Cynthia Crutchfield

CEO

59 past transactions

AquaOrganix

Pre Seed Round in 2024
AquaOrganix specializes in waste management services for the agricultural sector. It converts organic waste into regenerative fertilizers, bio-stimulants, and nutrient systems within 24 hours, enhancing crop growth and quality while eliminating synthetic inputs. This process not only boosts agricultural productivity but also reduces environmental impact and improves soil health. AquaOrganix caters to farmers of all scales, promoting a greener, waste-free future in agriculture.

SemanticGuard

Grant in 2023
SemanticGuard specializes in cybersecurity solutions designed to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats targeting software applications. The company has established itself as a leader in software assurance and embedded security, exceeding U.S. government standards through innovative application development processes aligned with Zero Trust principles. SemanticGuard's GUARDx solution provides a unique security layer that addresses the needs of various sectors, including Aerospace, Critical Infrastructure, Healthcare, and Financial services, protecting them from malicious actors aiming to compromise sensitive data. The platform offers real-time application-specific protection, detection, and response capabilities for mission-critical software, enhancing clients' effectiveness and decision-making in the face of cyber challenges. Military applications of SemanticGuard's technology include safeguarding government facilities, advanced aircraft, missile systems, combat vehicles, and satellite systems.

IERUS Technologies

Grant in 2023
IERUS Technologies is a technology firm recruiting and retains workforce of highly skilled engineers,scientists and mathematicians.

Xplosion Technology

Grant in 2023
A Personal Coaching Assistant, Xplosion is a 4D Motion Baseball Training system that is Providing a range of sensors that you can put on the Body and Sporting Equipment.

Research In Flight

Grant in 2023
Research In Flight specializes in developing and providing advanced aerodynamic and hydrodynamic analysis tools tailored for aerospace engineering applications. Their key product, a surface vorticity flow solver, empowers users to create optimized designs for various vehicle types, from subsonic to transonic, by importing geometries from any commercial CAD/CAE software. This streamlines the process, reducing user input and enhancing the generation of high-fidelity surface meshes.

Quadrus

Grant in 2023
Quadrus provides advanced manufacturing, internal research, development, products, and training services.

Outpost Technologies

Grant in 2023
Outpost Technologies is a manufacturer of space-rated hardware focused on enhancing weapons systems analysis and testing capabilities. The company provides engineering solutions, including metal-based optical components and custom design, to meet the needs of government entities and industries. By collaborating with customers to define requirements and create precise plans, Outpost Technologies delivers comprehensive solutions for complex challenges, thereby advancing technological boundaries in its field.

CFD Research

Grant in 2023
CFD Research is a technology company that specializes in engineering simulations and innovative design solutions across various industries, including aerospace, biomedical, and defense. The company develops advanced software and test evaluation tools for systems engineering, focusing on cyber and data sciences. Their capabilities encompass the entire development process, from initial concept ideation and design to analysis, prototype fabrication, testing, and evaluation. CFD Research's software facilitates coupled multiscale, multiphysics simulations, enabling the analysis of fluid, thermal, chemical, biological, electrical, and mechanical phenomena for real-world applications.

J-Tech Digital

Grant in 2023
J-Tech Digital is a consumer electronic accessory superstore that offers the finest selection of electronics, photo and camera, office, and computer products from the leading manufacturers around world. J-Tech is committed to customer satisfaction and has reps available around the clock 24/7 for your convenience. In the case that you are not happy with your product, J-Tech has a dedicated team of trained professionals that will help you either with trouble shooting a product or possibly returning the product. At J-Tech their overall goal is to ensure that your purchasing experience goes as smooth as possible and they will do everything in their power to make that happen.

Archarithms

Grant in 2023
Arcarithm provides Artificial Intelligence-based solutions for commercial and defense markets.

Zeus Research and Technology

Grant in 2023
Zeus Research and Technology is a woman-owned small business founded by two former government employees, specialize in the design, development and integration of navigation systems.

Alveolus Bio

Grant in 2023
Alveolus Bio is a company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics for various lung diseases. Led by a team of scientists, physicians, and innovators, Alveolus Bio focuses on creating FDA-approved treatments that specifically target lung conditions. Their clinical pipeline includes live biotherapeutics in the preclinical phase aimed at addressing Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH). The company's approach integrates respiratory medicine, microbiome science, and drug delivery modalities to provide effective treatments for chronic lung diseases.

Summit Information Solutions

Grant in 2023
Summit Information Solutions expertise in IT strategy & management consulting, IT infrastructure consulting, cybersecurity & IT governance.

EngeniusMicro

Grant in 2023
EngeniusMicro LLC, established in Atlanta, Georgia in 2007, specializes in micro-systems engineering, focusing on the design, development, fabrication, modeling, and testing of micro sensors and actuators. The company offers a range of products including passive ceramic-based sensors for measuring strain, temperature, pressure, and heat flux; nano-enhanced sensors like portable chemical detectors; and wireless connectivity technologies for harsh environment sensors. Additionally, EngeniusMicro provides embedded systems solutions encompassing analog/digital circuit design, PCB manufacturing, FPGA/microprocessor systems, wireless integration, software development for Android/iPhone, desktop PC GUI development, and web-based applications. The company also offers modeling and simulation services such as 3D mechanical design, MEMS design, multi-physics finite element analysis, circuit analysis, mechanical thermal analysis, and micro-fluidic modeling. EngeniusMicro's expertise lies in developing wireless microsensors for IoT connected devices and systems, along with MEMS sensors, microfabrication, electronic packaging, and wireless communication technologies.

Analytical AI

Grant in 2023
Analytical AI specializes in the development of artificial intelligence products aimed at enhancing security in financial transactions and checkpoint environments. The company offers advanced threat detection software that identifies potential fraud by leveraging deep learning techniques. This software is designed to adapt and learn from new, previously undiscovered threats, improving its detection capabilities over time. By filtering out irrelevant data, Analytical AI's solutions provide users with a clear, actionable overview, ultimately leading to a direct return on investment. The focus on self-learning technology positions the company as a key player in the evolving landscape of security and fraud prevention.

Fagan Consulting

Grant in 2023
Fagan Consulting offers contract oversight, system testing & auditing, toll policy, and business rule development services.

Auditocity

Seed Round in 2023
Auditocity is a B2B enterprise offering a subscription-based SaaS platform for human resource compliance auditing. It assists businesses by conducting custom audits across 15 HR competencies, providing actionable insights and improvement plans. The platform aims to simplify HR compliance, helping businesses avoid penalties and maintain ethical standards. It also caters to HR service providers lacking in-house compliance auditing capabilities.

MRIMath

Grant in 2023
MRIMath is a company focused on advancing medical imaging technology to improve cancer diagnosis, treatment response, and prognosis. It offers innovative solutions that enhance tumor identification and monitor treatment efficacy for oncologists and surgeons. By leveraging artificial intelligence, MRIMath provides a reliable and cost-effective human-AI interface that empowers healthcare professionals to detect brain tumor growth and optimize patient outcomes. In addition to its core offerings in medical imaging, MRIMath also delivers hospital care, medical device services, and general healthcare services, along with AI consulting and software solutions designed to streamline medical processes.

NeXolve

Grant in 2023
NeXolve manufactures and designs aerospace products and polymer materials for electronics, display, and aerospace applications. They provide solar sails, sun shields, deployable systems, colorless polyimides, white polyimides, and copper-clad laminates. They are a material and hardware provider to commercial and government customers.

Adjuvax

Grant in 2023
Adjuvax specialises in the discovery and development of vaccination adjuvants.

Cleaned and Green

Grant in 2023
Cleaned and Green is a functional firm that converts poultry litter into fertilizer.

Archarithms

Grant in 2023
Arcarithm provides Artificial Intelligence-based solutions for commercial and defense markets.

Sync Energy AI

Grant in 2023
Sync Energy AI is an Energy-Tech startup focused on assisting electric utilities in enhancing their operational efficiency, particularly in preparation for and response to natural disasters. The company has developed two proprietary artificial intelligence technologies that are integral to its software solutions. These AI-driven tools feature a no-code interface, allowing field crews and planners to utilize advanced analytics effectively. By implementing these technologies, electric utilities can minimize customer downtime and gain insights into potential disaster impacts before they occur. Sync Energy AI's offerings are delivered through Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) models, providing real value to its clients.

ReLogic Research

Grant in 2023
ReLogic Research is a manufacturing firm that develops advanced technology and application for the aerospace and defense industry. The company provides depot support, automation, additive manufacturing, hypersonic technology development, and optical metrology services. ReLogic Research engages in helping defense, military, aviation, and weapons development industries.

Tricorder Array Technologies

Grant in 2023
Tricorder Array Technologies builds tools and systems for collecting and interpreting sensor data to prevent and treat animal care issues.

Analytical AI

Grant in 2023
Analytical AI specializes in the development of artificial intelligence products aimed at enhancing security in financial transactions and checkpoint environments. The company offers advanced threat detection software that identifies potential fraud by leveraging deep learning techniques. This software is designed to adapt and learn from new, previously undiscovered threats, improving its detection capabilities over time. By filtering out irrelevant data, Analytical AI's solutions provide users with a clear, actionable overview, ultimately leading to a direct return on investment. The focus on self-learning technology positions the company as a key player in the evolving landscape of security and fraud prevention.

RippleWorx

Grant in 2023
RippleWorx is a developer of a people analytics platform that aids organizations in understanding and enhancing their workforce dynamics. The platform provides insights into employee sentiment, enabling companies to implement targeted strategies for motivation and development. By utilizing in-app feedback analytics, RippleWorx empowers businesses to identify performance opportunities and drive personalized interventions that foster growth. Additionally, the software offers robust capabilities for tracking skills related to specific roles and groups, analyzing historical data to uncover trends, and creating custom dashboards. It also incorporates features for scheduling, communication, and organizational assessment, all of which help clients optimize meetings and enhance team performance.

Tango Tango

Grant in 2023
Tango Tango is a provider of advanced radio communication services focused on enhancing the capabilities of First Responders across the United States. The company leverages innovative technology to integrate existing two-way radio networks with the Internet, allowing users to utilize smartphones and other devices for improved communication. Tango Tango's platform enables encrypted push-to-talk voice, GPS tracking, emergency alerts, and multimedia messaging, all while maintaining secure access for team members. This solution effectively removes distance limitations inherent in traditional radio systems and facilitates seamless communication among various public safety entities, including law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency services. By offering these capabilities at a fraction of the cost of conventional radio systems, Tango Tango aims to support First Responders in efficiently managing and resolving critical situations.

AVNIK Defense Solutions

Grant in 2023
AVNIK Defense Solutions is a woman-owned small business based in Huntsville, Alabama, specializing in programmatic, technical, and logistics management services for the defense industry. The company focuses on research and development in areas such as fatigue life management, aircraft predictive maintenance, and logistics analytics. AVNIK provides support for enterprise product lifecycle management and engages in engineering and research projects tailored to client needs. Additionally, the company offers appraisals, market analysis reports, and maintenance facilities for turbine-powered business aircraft and rotorcraft. AVNIK operates on a contract basis to serve its customers effectively.

GeneCapture

Grant in 2023
GeneCapture, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in the development of rapid diagnostic devices for detecting and identifying infections within an hour. Founded in 2009 and based in Huntsville, Alabama, GeneCapture employs innovative RNA-based technology to facilitate on-site infection detection, making it suitable for various settings, including hospitals, airports, and even battlefields. The company's diagnostic devices utilize direct RNA hybridization and optical sensing to screen for pathogens in blood, urine, and wounds, providing medical professionals with crucial information for real-time decision-making. By enabling rapid results and antibiotic sensitivity testing, GeneCapture's solutions aim to enhance urgent care capabilities and improve responses to infectious disease outbreaks.

Avilution

Grant in 2023
Avilution is a computer software company based in Huntsville, Alabama, founded in 2010. The company specializes in developing technologies for both manned and unmanned aircraft. Avilution's primary product, the eXtensible Flight System (XFS), modernizes outdated avionics systems by offering a suite of current software applications. XFS is composed of safety-critical microservices that allow aircraft manufacturers and integrators to design and build contemporary flight decks efficiently.

Polaris

Grant in 2023
Polaris provides research and development, builds prototypes, and integrates and tests optical systems for custom and technically challenging applications for military, commercial, and scientific entities. They offer daylight detail in the dark and visibility in low-contrast conditions with real-time image processing. Their sensors capture, measure, display, and enhance images, which can be colored to display critical data.

Botts Innovative Research

Grant in 2023
Botts Innovative Research specializes in the design and application of open standards for sensor systems within the intelligence.

SemanticGuard

Grant in 2023
SemanticGuard specializes in cybersecurity solutions designed to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats targeting software applications. The company has established itself as a leader in software assurance and embedded security, exceeding U.S. government standards through innovative application development processes aligned with Zero Trust principles. SemanticGuard's GUARDx solution provides a unique security layer that addresses the needs of various sectors, including Aerospace, Critical Infrastructure, Healthcare, and Financial services, protecting them from malicious actors aiming to compromise sensitive data. The platform offers real-time application-specific protection, detection, and response capabilities for mission-critical software, enhancing clients' effectiveness and decision-making in the face of cyber challenges. Military applications of SemanticGuard's technology include safeguarding government facilities, advanced aircraft, missile systems, combat vehicles, and satellite systems.

SSS Optical Technologies

Grant in 2023
SSS Optical Technologies specializes in the development and manufacture of advanced photonic instruments and materials. The company focuses on creating innovative products, including ammonia sensors for pulsed LED illuminators, photonic security nano ink, and light-driven actuators. Its technologies are targeted at various sectors such as agriculture, biomedical, defense, and research. With a strong emphasis on reliability and cost-effectiveness, SSS Optical Technologies holds numerous patents and provisional patent applications that support its commitment to delivering durable and precise solutions for its clients.

Sure Med Compliance

Grant in 2022
Sure Med Compliance is a company that specializes in developing digital health platforms aimed at improving safety and compliance in the prescription of controlled substances. By offering healthcare insights and electronically reported patient outcomes, the company provides clinical and medicolegal insights that help healthcare professionals make informed prescribing decisions. This approach not only assists in managing pain effectively but also addresses concerns related to dependence and addiction. Through its innovative solutions, Sure Med Compliance enables both patients and providers to mitigate risks associated with pain management, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes while ensuring safer healthcare practices.

Reliant Glycosciences

Grant in 2022
Reliant Glycosciences is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing diagnostic and prognostic tools specifically for patients with IgA nephropathy. The company focuses on creating assays that identify biomarkers associated with this condition, which possess diagnostic and prognostic value. By characterizing disease-specific biomarkers, Reliant Glycosciences aims to facilitate the development and testing of innovative, targeted therapies for IgA nephropathy. This approach not only supports the advancement of transformative treatments but also enhances the overall understanding of the disease, ultimately benefiting patients affected by this condition.

Accelerate Wind

Grant in 2022
Accelerate Wind specializes in providing wind energy generation solutions tailored for commercial and industrial sectors. The company has developed a patent-pending powertrain concept that significantly reduces the cost of wind turbine power electronics by utilizing intermediate energy storage in a small flywheel. This innovative system is designed to capture increased wind flows at the edges of commercial building rooftops, making it a cost-effective solution for industries looking to harness rooftop wind energy efficiently.

AI Metrics

Grant in 2022
AI Metrics, LLC is an innovative company based in Birmingham, Alabama, focused on developing artificial intelligence and imaging solutions to enhance workflows and reporting in clinical practices and trials. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in imaging software that supports radiologists by improving measurement accuracy and reporting efficiency. Its technology enables the tracking of non-target lesions and image findings, thereby facilitating better patient care and advanced research through data-driven insights. AI Metrics aims to empower radiologists by providing them with tools that enhance their clinical value and efficiency in the patient care continuum.

AVNIK Defense Solutions

Grant in 2022
AVNIK Defense Solutions is a woman-owned small business based in Huntsville, Alabama, specializing in programmatic, technical, and logistics management services for the defense industry. The company focuses on research and development in areas such as fatigue life management, aircraft predictive maintenance, and logistics analytics. AVNIK provides support for enterprise product lifecycle management and engages in engineering and research projects tailored to client needs. Additionally, the company offers appraisals, market analysis reports, and maintenance facilities for turbine-powered business aircraft and rotorcraft. AVNIK operates on a contract basis to serve its customers effectively.

Trialtus Bioscience

Grant in 2022
TriAltus Bioscience, LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Birmingham, Alabama, specializes in developing innovative protein purification technology aimed at enhancing the efficiency of protein-based research for life scientists. The company’s proprietary CL-7 technology utilizes an affinity tag system that simplifies the protein purification process to a single step, allowing researchers to obtain high-purity proteins more easily and affordably. This advancement not only streamlines laboratory workflows but also contributes to the overall effectiveness of scientific research in the field of life sciences.

NeXolve

Grant in 2022
NeXolve manufactures and designs aerospace products and polymer materials for electronics, display, and aerospace applications. They provide solar sails, sun shields, deployable systems, colorless polyimides, white polyimides, and copper-clad laminates. They are a material and hardware provider to commercial and government customers.

GeneCapture

Grant in 2022
GeneCapture, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in the development of rapid diagnostic devices for detecting and identifying infections within an hour. Founded in 2009 and based in Huntsville, Alabama, GeneCapture employs innovative RNA-based technology to facilitate on-site infection detection, making it suitable for various settings, including hospitals, airports, and even battlefields. The company's diagnostic devices utilize direct RNA hybridization and optical sensing to screen for pathogens in blood, urine, and wounds, providing medical professionals with crucial information for real-time decision-making. By enabling rapid results and antibiotic sensitivity testing, GeneCapture's solutions aim to enhance urgent care capabilities and improve responses to infectious disease outbreaks.

TruSpin Nanomaterial Innovation

Grant in 2022
TruSpin Nanomaterial Innovation specializes in advanced materials production technologies, focusing on the creation of nanofibers with complex compositions that traditional manufacturing methods struggle to achieve. Utilizing an innovative alternating current electrospinning process, TruSpin is capable of mass-producing unique nanofibers at an affordable cost. Currently, the company applies these nanofibers as additives in battery chemistry, significantly enhancing energy density. This novel approach positions TruSpin as a leader in the development of next-generation materials for energy storage applications.

Ossillate

Grant in 2022
Ossillate is a security testing platform focused on open-source software, founded in 2020 and based in Auburn, AL. The company provides a solution that enables developers to assess and manage cybersecurity and operational risks associated with open-source dependencies in their software supply chain. By offering tools for vetting third-party code, Ossillate helps developers adopt secure and reliable open-source components, ultimately facilitating the creation of safer digital products and services.

Streamline Automation

Grant in 2022
Streamline Automation’s facilities support the research and development interests of our diverse staff of scientists, engineers, and technicians.

Trac9

Grant in 2022
Trac9 Informatics combines gold-standard clinical assessments with proprietary data analytics to provide insights and predictive outcomes that enhance clinical efficacy.

FreEnt Technologies

Grant in 2022
FreEnt Technologies working on a hit-detection system that will be used during the flight of an aircraft, spacecraft, missile, or satellite and will send data back in real time, allowing for flight path correction to protect the vehicle.

CFD Research

Grant in 2022
CFD Research is a technology company that specializes in engineering simulations and innovative design solutions across various industries, including aerospace, biomedical, and defense. The company develops advanced software and test evaluation tools for systems engineering, focusing on cyber and data sciences. Their capabilities encompass the entire development process, from initial concept ideation and design to analysis, prototype fabrication, testing, and evaluation. CFD Research's software facilitates coupled multiscale, multiphysics simulations, enabling the analysis of fluid, thermal, chemical, biological, electrical, and mechanical phenomena for real-world applications.

Serina Therapeutics

Grant in 2022
Serina Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Huntsville, Alabama, focused on developing novel therapeutics for neurological diseases, cancer, pain, and metabolic disorders. Founded in 2006, the company utilizes its proprietary polymer technology, specifically polyoxazoline (POZ), to create new drug candidates. This technology allows for the attachment of small molecules, proteins, peptides, and DNA to the polymers, resulting in enhanced pharmacokinetic profiles that can improve safety and efficacy compared to the parent compounds. Serina's pipeline includes drug candidates aimed at treating conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, refractory epilepsy, post-operative pain, and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. The company's innovative POZ platform is designed to provide precise control over drug loading and release rates, addressing the limitations of traditional biocompatible polymers.

Polaris

Grant in 2022
Polaris provides research and development, builds prototypes, and integrates and tests optical systems for custom and technically challenging applications for military, commercial, and scientific entities. They offer daylight detail in the dark and visibility in low-contrast conditions with real-time image processing. Their sensors capture, measure, display, and enhance images, which can be colored to display critical data.

MRIMath

Grant in 2022
MRIMath is a company focused on advancing medical imaging technology to improve cancer diagnosis, treatment response, and prognosis. It offers innovative solutions that enhance tumor identification and monitor treatment efficacy for oncologists and surgeons. By leveraging artificial intelligence, MRIMath provides a reliable and cost-effective human-AI interface that empowers healthcare professionals to detect brain tumor growth and optimize patient outcomes. In addition to its core offerings in medical imaging, MRIMath also delivers hospital care, medical device services, and general healthcare services, along with AI consulting and software solutions designed to streamline medical processes.

Zeus Research and Technology

Grant in 2022
Zeus Research and Technology is a woman-owned small business founded by two former government employees, specialize in the design, development and integration of navigation systems.

Nanoxort

Grant in 2022
Nanoxort, founded in 2018 and based in Auburn, Alabama, specializes in diffusive magnetic fractionation technology, which allows for precise control over the properties of magnetic nanomaterials. The company's innovative approach includes the development of a contrast agent designed for injection into patients undergoing MRI scans. This agent enhances image resolution while minimizing the toxic effects associated with traditional contrast materials, particularly for patients with compromised kidney function. By reducing gadolinium exposure, Nanoxort aims to improve safety for individuals requiring multiple MRI procedures, thereby addressing a critical need in the healthcare industry for safer imaging options.

SunFire Biotechnologies

Grant in 2022
SunFire Biotechnologies is a contract research organization formed by a group with extensive experience in pneumococcal vaccine evaluations. SunFire offers testing for antibodies against the pneumococcal serotypes found in existing and developing pneumococcal vaccines, as well as for immunoassays for other bacterial species (such as GBS and Shigella).

EH Group

Grant in 2022
EH Group is a project development company. They offer engineering support and project management for aircraft design and build, rapid prototyping, systems integration, flight clearance, and system operating clearance services. They provide aviation projects that have spanned systems for fighter aircraft, refuelling tankers, and commercial derivative platforms.

EngeniusMicro

Grant in 2022
EngeniusMicro LLC, established in Atlanta, Georgia in 2007, specializes in micro-systems engineering, focusing on the design, development, fabrication, modeling, and testing of micro sensors and actuators. The company offers a range of products including passive ceramic-based sensors for measuring strain, temperature, pressure, and heat flux; nano-enhanced sensors like portable chemical detectors; and wireless connectivity technologies for harsh environment sensors. Additionally, EngeniusMicro provides embedded systems solutions encompassing analog/digital circuit design, PCB manufacturing, FPGA/microprocessor systems, wireless integration, software development for Android/iPhone, desktop PC GUI development, and web-based applications. The company also offers modeling and simulation services such as 3D mechanical design, MEMS design, multi-physics finite element analysis, circuit analysis, mechanical thermal analysis, and micro-fluidic modeling. EngeniusMicro's expertise lies in developing wireless microsensors for IoT connected devices and systems, along with MEMS sensors, microfabrication, electronic packaging, and wireless communication technologies.

525 Solutions

Grant in 2022
525 Solutions develops medical products and biopolymers for the medical & pharmaceutical industry, together with R&D.

CerFlux

Grant in 2022
CerFlux specializes in personalized medicine technology designed to match cancer treatments with individual tumors. The company's tests aim to identify effective and efficient cancer treatments tailored to each patient, helping to separate optimal from ineffective options. By doing so, CerFlux seeks to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients while reducing the time, pain, and cost associated with cancer treatment.
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