Startup accelerator gener8tor kicked off their Winter 2015 class that will be held for the next 12 weeks in Madison. gener8tor recruits, mentors and trains entrepreneurs leading high-tech business ventures from around the world. Since June 2012, the 28 startup graduates from gener8tor’s previous five accelerator programs have gone on to raise nearly $35 million in financing and created over 250 jobs.
“The Madison 2015 program brings our most diverse mix of companies ranging in geography from Wisconsin to Florida in industries ranging from healthcare to wine,†said Troy Vosseller, co-founder of gener8tor. “We’re excited for these five great companies to join the Madison and gener8tor startup communities.â€
Out of over 400 applications, the following 5 companies were chosen for this class:
GrocerKey – An e-commerce platform that helps grocery stores build an online store and implement profitable pick up and delivery systems.
Bright Cellars – A subscription wine experience that matches members with personalized monthly selections using an algorithm created by its MIT-grad co-founders.
Carson Life – A health and beauty products company focused on the Hispanic market.
Passage – Helps specialty events take control of their ticketing & payments both online and at the door.
AltusMedical Group – A healthcare software-as-a-service company focused on achieving better patient outcomes through continuing medical education.
More information on gener8tor’s newest class is available here.