2023 Render Competition Winners

We are excited to announce the winners of the fourth annual Render Competition. On September 21st, the 8 winning startups pitched their companies to the Louisville startup community. The competition aims to make funding more accessible to local early-stage startups in the Greater Louisville region and to attract new entrepreneurs to the area who will be positioned to grow and scale locally. Each of the 8 startups has been awarded an investment of $100,000, plus a broad package of benefits and support valued at over $1 million, to help them grow.

More than 200 applicants from all over the globe applied to this year’s competition. The group was narrowed down based on analysis from our pool of 30-plus experienced judges, including Akhil Suresh Nair (Xena Intelligence), Kelli Jones (Sixty8 Capital), and Carley D. (social impact professional), to name just a few.

2023 Render Competition Winners

Affinna, A digital ticket office that combines ticket on-sale and resale, providing the only solution that addresses ticket scalping.

Feedcoyote, An AI-powered collaboration network platform where freelancers collaborate on multiple projects and make more money faster, together.

Besti Co., A synchronizable period care solution with curated subscription boxes containing everything needed for that time of the month: organic feminine hygiene products, trial-size self-care products, and artisan snacks. Shipments are set to the user’s cycle.

Soundspace, Connects creative spaces around the country through a flat-fee membership network. Its SaaS platform manages all aspects of operations for creative spaces like recording studios, including booking, payments, inventory, memberships, and financials.

Seamly, A B2B SaaS solution that brings inclusive sizing to fashion to increase sales, reduce returns, and increase profits. Seamly enables shorter, easier product development and expedites access to the growing inclusive and digital fashion markets, and is interoperable with most existing systems.

AuraSense, A telemedicine company using AI and unique digital touch technology to screen for neurological and cardiovascular disorders remotely, aiming to transform brain health and make top-notch care accessible for all.

Value Buddy, Revolutionizing the way business valuations are done by leveraging AI to filter comparable company data, benchmark financial health, educate business owners on their financials, and synthesize strategic guidance.

Kyndly, On a mission to make health insurance accessible to everyone. Its Kynd Choice product provides interactive health plan enrollment and decision support for individuals, while Kynd Choice for Business provides an alternative to group health insurance for small companies.