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Five top emerging companies to compete Aug. 22 for opportunity to pitch Silicon Valley investment firms this fall
MADISON – Today the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced the five finalists competing in the 10th annual Pressure Chamber startup initiative, which returns to the Majestic Theatre on Aug. 22 during Forward Fest, Wisconsin’s largest technology and entrepreneurship festival.
At Pressure Chamber, emerging companies will pitch in front of national investors and a live audience. The winning company receives the coveted “golden suitcase,” representing a reserved spot in the Chamber’s exclusive Greater Madison startup meetings with top Silicon Valley investment firms this fall.
The 2023 Pressure Chamber finalists are:
- AyrFlo Innovation Labs (Madison) – Developing a non-invasive, real-time respiration monitoring system for clinical decision makers in post-surgical settings to predict and prevent adverse breathing events by providing comprehensive and objective monitoring of ventilation health.
- Child Health Imprints (Madison) – iNICU, Child Health Imprints’ data solution platform, places cutting-edge data science capabilities in the hands of NICU care teams with the objective of making early diagnoses of critical diseases and improving overall quality of neonatal care.
- RadUnity (Madison) – Addresses the problem of inconsistency in medical imaging by centralizing the management of image creation before radiologists or AI solutions interpret or process the images.
- SPEAK.STUDIO (Brooklyn) – A magical end-to-end podcasting platform and groundbreaking tech and content tool that enables everyone to capture, organize and monetize their voice through an AI-driven blockchain engine.
- Yam Education (Madison) – An EdTech platform that provides access to U.S.-licensed community college associate degrees, diplomas and certificates to African learners.
“In its 10-year history, some of Greater Madison’s most promising and innovative emerging companies have participated in Pressure Chamber,” said Chamber President Zach Brandon. “We are excited to welcome another compelling group of finalists to the Pressure Chamber stage as we continue to strengthen connectivity with key investment hubs and amplify our region’s economic momentum.”
Past Pressure Chamber winners have credited the initiative for helping their company close successful funding rounds. Additionally, Pressure Chamber has been recognized by both the International Economic Development Council and Steve Case’s Rise of the Rest Summit as an entrepreneurship and economic development best practice. Collectively, participating Pressure Chamber companies have gone on to raise more than half a billion dollars from investors.
To register for Pressure Chamber, visit madisonbiz.com/pressure-chamber.
Pressure Chamber is presented by the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce and Michael Best, with support from the State of Wisconsin Investment Board, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation and UW-Madison Office of Business Engagement, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, WVV Capital, American Family Ventures, Baird Capital, 4490 Ventures, HealthX Ventures, Rock River Capital Partners, JP Cullen, AirDeck, Fetch Rewards, and KennedyC.
Pressure Chamber finalists are available for interviews upon request.
For more information about Forward Fest, visit forwardfest.org.
About the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce:
The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business with more than 1,200 organizations – ranging from one-person shops to corporations with more than 10,000 employees – working to bring the Greater Madison area to its full potential. The Greater Madison region is a leader in innovation. From cutting-edge technologies to distinctive retail shops to inventive services and products, our members vary greatly but are united by the region’s entrepreneurial spirit. More information can be found at madisonbiz.com.
