At Company Ventures, we believe that innovation thrives when entrepreneurs from all backgrounds have access to the resources, networks, and capital necessary to scale their ventures. In partnership with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), we are excited to introduce the 2025 cohort of the Boost Founder Fellowship—a program designed to support early-stage, high-potential founders building venture-scalable tech startups.

The Boost Founder Fellowship is a four-month program that provides founders with mentorship, community spaces, and tailored programming to help them refine their business models and prepare for fundraising. This year’s cohort represents an exceptional group of entrepreneurs tackling critical challenges across fintech, healthcare, workforce and workplace solutions, and sustainability.

Meet the 2025 Boost Founder Fellowship Cohort

  • Alden (Catherine Wang and Rose Huang) – Alden is an AI-powered coordination agent that streamlines administrative tasks for home care businesses across phone, text, and email-based communications.
  • ANI (Emeka Kanu) – A B2B2C platform enhancing corporate community-building and employee engagement through cultural institution and experience access.
  • Break Sports Inc. (Trisha Goyal) –  The top online destination democratizing access to recreational sports by connecting casual players with group-based sport activities across underutilized properties.
  • Buildstock (Kathryn Thiele) – A B2B procurement marketplace revolutionizing the construction industry by connecting builders with suppliers for sustainable high-rise construction materials.
  • Coral (Samir Pendse and Nizar Dhamani) – A fintech platform helping HVAC and electrical contractors sell energy-efficient building upgrades by delivering instant rebates, tax credits, and green financing.
  • Gratis Intelligence (Ayan Roy) – An AI-powered platform transforming the $49B consumer sampling market by integrating with point-of-sale systems to drive more efficient and data-driven product sampling campaigns.
  • GreenPortfolio (Bonnie Gurry and Elizabeth Landau) – An SEC-registered investment advisor matching next-gen investors with financial advisors who prioritize climate-aligned strategies.
  • Homegrown (Sarah Donnelly Patel) – A data intelligence platform powering sustainable residential finance with actionable property insights that allow lenders to personalize loan offers, increase engagement, and drive portfolio growth.
  • Krida (Shivangi Khanna and Sophie Jewsbury) – AI agents that automate banks' commercial lending workflows, empowering loan officers by handling data processing and compliance.
  • Legislaide (Roger Lin) – An AI-powered platform streamlining the legislative process by automating research, drafting, and compliance for local government attorneys and staff.
  • Miora (Nini Fan and Yanjiao Zhou) – A biotech innovator developing AI-driven, non-invasive, microbiome-based diagnostics and personalized therapies to improve maternal health outcomes.
  • Odynn (John Taylor Garner and Anuj Patel) – An AI-driven embedded loyalty and fintech platform helping financial institutions and travel companies drive customer engagement and revenue.
  • Pinkmatter (Roma Vishwanath-Deutsch) – A bold consumer health brand creating the first dedicated, gut microbiome-based solution for the elimination of premenstrual disorders like PMS.
  • Prepare Prep (Mary Pryor and Jason Scoon) – An AI-powered SaaS platform connecting job seekers with workforce development programs, apprenticeships, and career training opportunities within the skilled trades ecosystem in New York State.
  • ThunderGraph (Echo Wu) – AI-powered software optimizing workflows for systems engineers, enabling faster and more efficient digital architecting for complex projects in the physical world of engineering.

Building an Inclusive and Thriving Tech Ecosystem

As the startup ecosystem evolves, creating pathways for first-time founders to access the funding and resources they need to succeed is essential. The Boost Founder Fellowship is committed to equipping these founders with the mentorship, capital connections, and strategic guidance they need to scale their companies.

Throughout the next four months, fellows will participate in expert-led workshops, investor introductions, and peer networking opportunities. We are incredibly excited for this year’s cohort and look forward to supporting them on their journey to growth and impact. 

For more information on the Boost Founder Fellowship and our broader initiatives, visit Company Ventures.