MassChallenge

Genuino is a sports technology company based in Italy that specializes in transforming sports memorabilia into certified assets. The company’s innovative platform allows users to buy and sell game-worn apparel directly through a peer-to-peer system. Utilizing blockchain technology, Genuino has established a certification protocol that authenticates and certifies match-worn apparel, ensuring its legitimacy. This approach not only provides provenance and ownership evidence for each piece but also enhances trust between consumers and brands. Genuino supports its operations with proprietary web and mobile applications, complemented by Internet of Things (IoT) technology, which facilitates bidding on authenticated game-worn items. Through its focus on transparency and data integrity, Genuino aims to reshape the landscape of sports memorabilia.

A virtual marketplace expanding the frontiers of renewable energy. Power2Peer’s blockchain-secured app-based energy marketplace—P2PConnect—is about opening up entirely new market segments to the reach of renewable generation. For community members unable to pursue the long-term investment of a rooftop solar panel or wind farm installation, buying locally sourced clean energy is an easy and affordable way to buy into the sustainability movement. Corporate clients and small businesses alike will see immediate value and branding upside in offsetting their carbon footprints with energy that’s there even when the main grid goes down. Our equity crowdfunding campaign attracted over 150 investors, and we are now hard at work on the next phases of development for the P2PConnect marketplace.

Quiena Inversiones is a retail investor platform that empowers small and medium savers to access investment products that were previously out of reach. Utilizing advanced technology, Quiena enables customers to begin investing with a single click, regardless of their prior knowledge. The platform automatically manages investments tailored to each user's goals and needs, providing solutions for short-term cash management in local currency, options for converting balances to US dollars, and opportunities for long-term investments in global assets. By calculating optimal portfolios based on individual risk profiles and objectives, Quiena offers a seamless way to navigate local, international, and sector-specific risks while maximizing potential returns.

Seekewa is a digital community platform designed to facilitate 0% microloans to small farmers, enabling them to access financing directly from individuals and organizations. In exchange for these microloans, farmers offer discounts on their produce, fostering a direct connection between consumers and agricultural producers. The platform emphasizes the importance of trust and transparency by eliminating unnecessary intermediaries, thereby enhancing the farm-to-fork experience. Additionally, Seekewa provides technical and business support to smallholder farmers, helping them to effectively manage their agribusiness activities. Through its innovative approach, Seekewa aims to create a sustainable model that benefits both farmers and consumers by promoting shared value and community engagement.

Quatromoney offers a personalized college decision platform aimed at assisting students and families in understanding the financial implications of higher education. By providing a comprehensive overview of college finance options, Quatromoney helps users assess costs and monthly affordability in advance. This enables students to make informed financial decisions tailored to their budgets, ultimately empowering financial institutions and employers to support individuals in navigating the complexities of college financing. The company's turnkey solution is designed to help users evaluate the true return on investment of their educational choices.

Zogo is a mobile app that pays kids to learn financial literacy. They break down complicated financial concepts into more than 300 bite-sized modules that meet kids on their phones. These modules start with easy concepts like budgeting but grow more complex as teenagers advance through the app. Users start each module by learning five concepts before taking a five-question quiz. Kids earn points in the form of pineapples as they complete modules. They can redeem these points for rewards such as gift cards. Financial institutions partner with Zogo to co-brand the app and use it as a tool to engage, attract and learn about GenZ. They would distribute it to existing customers, complement teen checking accounts and leave behind after teaching at their partner schools. We're backed by Techstars and MetLife. We have won 2019 NACUSO Next Big Idea Competition in the credit union industry as well as the "Best of Show" at FinovateFall 2019. Zogo is built by a team of GenZ, and built for GenZ.

Zogo is a mobile app that pays kids to learn financial literacy. They break down complicated financial concepts into more than 300 bite-sized modules that meet kids on their phones. These modules start with easy concepts like budgeting but grow more complex as teenagers advance through the app. Users start each module by learning five concepts before taking a five-question quiz. Kids earn points in the form of pineapples as they complete modules. They can redeem these points for rewards such as gift cards. Financial institutions partner with Zogo to co-brand the app and use it as a tool to engage, attract and learn about GenZ. They would distribute it to existing customers, complement teen checking accounts and leave behind after teaching at their partner schools. We're backed by Techstars and MetLife. We have won 2019 NACUSO Next Big Idea Competition in the credit union industry as well as the "Best of Show" at FinovateFall 2019. Zogo is built by a team of GenZ, and built for GenZ.

Klimb is Latin America’s invoice discount marketplace. Through their platform they help companies obtain liquidity from their accounts receivable in a fast, secure and convenient way, while allowing investors to invest in commercial debt.

Fondeo Directo is a platform that connects businesses that provides invoices of investor payment.

Proud Pour the organic wine selection also includes craft cider, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc, syrah, and rosé. 22 environmental NGOs that safeguard bees, soil, wild oysters, sea turtles, and coral reefs are supported by their wines and ciders.

Reboot Rx is a nonprofit health tech startup dedicated to fast-tracking the development of affordable cancer treatments using repurposed generic drugs, AI technology, and innovative funding models.

FanFund makes culture accessible to communities everywhere by de-risking live shows for artists and venues. It integrates fan engagement, crowdfunding technologies with advanced data analysis to provide artists and venues with vertical and geographic-specific predictive models for de-risking live performances. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

The GO PYT platform is a hybrid and innovative model used to finance higher education costs. They use the traditional financing model with technology to secure funding for college in an disruptive way. The platform uses a strategic secured financing concept with a credit risk profile to extend credit to parents and students in a cost effective and low risk concept.

Crowdacure is a donation-based crowdfunding platform for life-saving, but hard to fund medical research. Researchers and active public members collaborate to unlock and drive progress. They at Crowdacure are passionate about people. They believe that lack of progress in medicine is a tragedy and it needs a plan to challenge the fundamentals. The present system has generated very little progress. It will take centuries to tackle the problem, unless they bring a major change.

CauseMatch gives nonprofits wings. Our platform leverages the excitement and empowering opportunity of matching grants to inspire a higher frequency of donors and larger gift sizes. CauseMatch’s platform “gamifies” the donor experience, allowing users to emotionally connect with the unique opportunity to have their gifts’ impact amplified thanks to matching funds. And our creative and coaching team ensure that each campaign is executed in an effective way that inspires generosity and mobilizes your support base.

Tech-driven collaborative platform for diversified investments in premium professionally managed funds, currently inaccessible to about 90% of potential investors globally.

Hive is a crowdsourcing platform for biomedical PhDs ​

FONDIFY is a crowdfunding company focused on supporting entrepreneurial and social projects in Latin America. It provides a platform for entrepreneurs, artists, and philanthropists to connect with supporters who are passionate about their visions. By addressing the challenges of limited access to traditional funding sources like banks and government entities, FONDIFY enables creative startups and artists to raise the necessary funds for their initiatives. The company aims to inspire and foster a vibrant culture in the region by empowering individuals to pursue their dreams, ultimately contributing to the development of a prosperous society.

Konoz has 300+ teachers who create amazing (and free!) video courses, sharing their passions in subjects from Aerospace & History to Yoga & Zumba. With new teachers daily, this network will go beyond Khan Academy to #teach1billion. Teachers and students connect in a social learning platform with custom profiles, crowdfunding, messaging, and notifications. Explore their curated educational content & advanced recommendation systems which will evolve into a machine-learning driven personalized Digital Aristotle.

Nest Funding helps people own their home and the new way to buy a home without a deposit. They help renters buy their own home, through part rent, part buy homes. They do this by connecting property investors and residents, creating jointly-owned properties. The resident gets their foot on the property ladder in an affordable way, buying from just 1% share. They can buy more, or all of the property at any time. The property investor gets the same returns as buy to let. Plus a competitive advantage over buy to let because the resident is taking care of the property.

They have developed a chocolate bar the wins every blind tasting test - and this is what they offer. They have launched with a crowd funding campaign in Israel that broke records, and now officially opening their factory.

Briq.mx is a crowdfunding platform dedicated to financing real estate construction projects in Mexico. It enables users to invest in carefully evaluated real estate opportunities through its online interface. The platform facilitates capital raising for real estate projects, allowing developers to present their initiatives to potential investors. An investment committee reviews and selects projects, ensuring that users can confidently build their real estate portfolios. By providing access to a range of investment opportunities, Briq.mx aims to democratize real estate investment and make it more accessible to a broader audience.

Livestock Wealth is a crowdfarmingTM company that allows people to invest in livestock and earn from sale of the offspring.Their unique CrowdFarmingTM concept allows individuals to share the facilities of a commercial livestock farm while our experts look after their cows on a day to day basis. Cows have been a source of pride and a store of wealth in Africa for centuries. The wealth in cows is based on something real – beef. The company enables anyone to be an organic beef farmer.

UpEffect is a crowdfunding platform that focuses on supporting companies committed to social and environmental improvement. The platform has successfully launched a variety of products, including solar cookstoves, ethical fashion items, clean drinking water systems, and eco-friendly bags. With a 100% success rate in funding campaigns, UpEffect has raised over £100,000 to facilitate product launches across ten countries. The company provides hands-on support to ensure that social enterprises are positioned for success, believing that impactful entrepreneurs deserve the opportunity to transform their ideas into viable ventures. By vetting campaigns and offering incubator-like guidance, UpEffect empowers entrepreneurs with the necessary resources, including access to capital and customer networks, to launch responsible businesses that contribute positively to society and the planet.

Collectable is a leading fractional investment platform focused on sports collectibles, allowing investors of various income levels to invest in high-end items similarly to stock investments. The platform facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of equity interests in rare and historically significant collectibles. By enhancing access, liquidity, and transparency, Collectable aims to elevate the collectibles asset class and democratize investment opportunities in this market. The company is recognized for its innovative initiatives, including continuous trading and retained ownership, and has gained attention from major media outlets such as Bloomberg, CNN, and Forbes.

Donative is a new way to give money to charity that critically enables you to see the difference your donation makes. Their platform allows you to see concise updates about the inspirational work being done by the charities of your choice, and to follow progress around the causes you care about. It also puts control into your hands, enabling you to manage your regular giving in one place and to control how charities you support are able to contact you. We're building a vibrant community of compassionate and caring people who are determined to make the world a better place.

PayBox is a virtual bank account for groups, teams and communities who wish to collect, manage and spend money collectively. PayBox was designed for millennials and generation Y after understanding the lack of proper tools to handle the complexity and diversity of group payments. During 2015, PayBox has been elected as the MOST promising FinTech startup in ISRAEL and secured a seed investment from the Bank Poalim, the largest bank in Israel.

PayBox is a virtual bank account for groups, teams and communities who wish to collect, manage and spend money collectively. PayBox was designed for millennials and generation Y after understanding the lack of proper tools to handle the complexity and diversity of group payments. During 2015, PayBox has been elected as the MOST promising FinTech startup in ISRAEL and secured a seed investment from the Bank Poalim, the largest bank in Israel.

Greenvolved harnesses the momentum and potential of three powerful trends, Social media, crowdfunding and environmental awareness .

Arcbazar is the first-of-its-kind crowdsourcing platform for architectural design services. At arcbazar, anyone can initiate a design competition. Remodeling jobs, additions, retail, office spaces, landscape, or any other architectural project. The client describes the project, uploads images and basic info. He sets the award, the timeline, and ranks all entries. Arcbazar distributes the awards, and hands the project to the client. We offer designers new opportunities to unlock their design potential, and give clients easy access to multiple high-end design solutions at a lower cost.

[Spill](http://www.spillnow.com) is a confidential network for sharing life advice. People "spill" their guts confidentially at SpillNow.com and get advice from other people who have been through similar situations. Advice-givers share wisdom, empathy, and support while they earn points toward becoming the next Dear Abby, Dan Savage, or Ann Landers. Popular among college students--particularly females--Spill has expanded to 150 colleges in the US and 13 countries worldwide. The site recently added groups for high school students, adults, military veterans, and entrepreneurs. A [TechStars](http://www.techstars.com) 2011 company and the [2012 winner of the Global Social Venture Competition](http://www.gsvc.org/finals-conference/2012_winning_teams/), Spill crowd-sources peer support in an effort to bring empathy to the masses.