IMPACT.
Since the launch in 2019 of 434 (originally, Catalyst), we have been lucky to work with nearly 60 startups led by over 105 founders. These teams have gone on to collectively create or retain over 280 jobs, raise greater than $100,000,000 in capital and grants, and connect with over 2500 students via our 434 Fellows program, UVA courses, and other opportunities.
2026 Cohort
Amphibian connects directly to your organization's data sources and constructs a centralized knowledge base that captures the full context of your business.
Archibald is a motion engineering company delivering efficient, high-speed precision motion for the robotics, manufacturing and aerospace industries.
Lytix provides a better foundation for federal cash-flow modeling. From raw inputs to auditable results all in one flow.
2025 Cohort
Bloomtrakâ„¢ is developing solutions that drive operational efficiencies, leading to better oversight, decision-making, and financial results in Senior Living.
Chiefly simplifies resident scheduling with intelligent automation, real-time compliance tracking, and effortless collaboration for chiefs, coordinators, and directors
Hardshell is redefining AI security, protecting sensitive datasets before they ever reach the model layer.
KYD surfaces transparent, data-driven signals that help developers tell authentic stories of skill and impact - and help companies recognize genuine talent, reduce noise, and build teams grounded in credibility.
Close Tax Credits Without the Chaos. Conservation tax credit deals are messy. Land Credit makes them simple.
Fast, Accurate, Personalized medication insights powered by AI. MedSafely is improving medication safety and patient care.
Novacards is leveraging machine learning to AI generate flashcards and other learning tools.
Roversa is a versatile, multilingual, easy to implement robotics platform with comprehensive curricular support for K-12 educators
2024 Cohort
Aedify is an educational technology platform with a mission to re-imagine learning through game-based, interactive curriculum.
Teams can streamline their procurement process—SOWs, PWSs, SOOs, evaluation—through the Contest AI tools.
Scale Materials is producing next generation polymer products for industry— improving efficiency, sustainability, and operational capabilities.
Side Nerd has developed SMS-enabled tools for users to track real time, critical information in natural language, while also providing secure access to that data for decision-making.
WattBuild provides user-friendly software tools and guides aiding consumers in understanding and choosing the right energy solutions for their needs.
2023 Cohort
Brokerbotics has built the first, really simple automation platform for income-generating, net-credit option strategies. Designed for you, not for analysts and mathematicians.
FinTech for Truckers. CargoLabs has developed a platform to provide daily embedded excess freight insurance for SMB long-haul trucking.
From property setup, booking inquiries, and guest comms to work-order management, the AI platform developed by Cortado manages every touchpoint in the property & guest management journey.
The team at Synersia developed a revolutionary pain-relieving one-step cream that dries into a protective, self-sealing layer over wounds, delivering numbing and healing agents for fast and effective relief.Â
The UTrain team has developed a free all-in-one business management solution for basketball trainers everywhere.
Vistaly has created a visual decision-making platform that connects all aspects of your product. From strategy, to discovery, to delivery.
2020/2021 Cohort
HAVA Inc. has created a cost effective process to rapidly apply a new material, metal organic frameworks (MOFs), to fabrics, making it possible for the fabric to filter particulate and viral matter, be antibacterial, reduce odor, and become colorimetric sensors.
Family-focused & donor-centric, In Memory Of was an online donation platform for honoring loved ones through memorial contributions.
Liquet Medical is a medical device company specializing in catheter-based localized drug delivery systems. Their first product is an innovative catheter to treat Pulmonary Embolism, a disease with a significant need for improvement in patient outcomes and physician ease-of-use.
MedLock developed a hardware/software hybrid system that tracks and summarizes patient pillconsumption data for pharmacists and physicians, enabling early intervention incases of opioid misuse or diversion.
PS Fertility's novel discovery of PS factor and its role in fertilization takes fertility testing to a level beyond sperm counting and motility measurement.
As a medical device startup focused on improving ergonomics of medical devices, SergoMED strives to empower physicians and enhance patient care. Currently, SergoMED is focused on developing and commercializing its pilot product in the gastroenterology specialty that improves endoscope ergonomics.
Vincipia provides a fully integrated management solution and eCommerce platform enabling beverage brands you to grow their business faster and work easier.
Vuetech's AI-powered monitoring system helps caregivers and nurses in hospital and care facilities prevent falls from happening, improving healthcare by saving lives and money.
2019/2020 Cohort
BEATDiabetes catalyzes behavioral change, improves health, and lowers costs in populations with Type 2 diabetes through the use of clinically proven mobile technology solutions, with a special focus on underserved populations that face barriers to care.
The Valor platform utilizes state-of-the-art technology to modernize movement assessments. With accurate data and advanced algorithms, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and strength and conditioning specialists can accurately assess injury risk, track progress, and tailor training for optimal results.
Cardboard Live creates multi-platform interactive live stream experiences for esports and hobby games. The experiences revolutionize live streaming with integrated ecommerce and AI-powered game analysis.
Data Classroom provides teachers the opportunity to integrate next generation data-skills seamlessly within the learning experiences they are already creating.
Icarus Medical has introduced a new class of knee brace technology. Stay active. Stay fit. Stay mobile.
Lytos Technologies makes bio-based solutions to enable sustainable and safe food production. The company utilizes proteins that replace traditional chemical biopesticides used from the field to the final product, reducing environmental impact and risks to human health.
Metallum3D Inc. is a web based, on-demand, metal 3D printing service that utilizes low cost, high performance 3D printing equipment with our patent pending materials and microwave sintering process to provide our customers with affordable access to metal 3D printing
Northshea is an all-natural and sustainable shea butter based cosmetic line that functions to relieve dry skin while alleviating poverty.
Scanoptix is an intelligent medical diagnostic device and platform that automates and augments in-exam medical imaging by doctors, enhancing quality, efficiency, and billing.
Slay is the most affordable and flexible beauty membership ever. A ClassPass for beauty, consumers seamlessly book appointments at salons. Contact: Kelly Bonilla.
