Founders & Ventures

Batten Institute - Ventures - Profiles

Venture Profiles

Since its founding, the incubator program has assumed various forms with the consistent goal of providing multi-faceted support for entrepreneurs at the beginning stages of venture development.

2025 i.Lab Incubator Ventures

AdmissionsAcademy

 

AdmissionsAcademy, founded by Paul Clancy (Darden Class of 2026 + School of Medicine) is an online platform helping premedical and medical students reach the next step in their education.

Augvu

AugVu, founded by Justin Muhlhauser (MBA '25), is a platform for capturing your travels by pinning photos, videos, and captions to a digital map that can be shared with friends and family.
Instagram: @augvu

Cabell Jones

Cabell Jones, founded by Cabell Zakas (MBA '25), Cabell Jones merges university allegiance with modern storytelling‚ crafting high-end, one-of-a-kind jewelry that connects people to tradition and legacy through sophisticated, fashion-forward design.
Instagram: @cabelljones

Catch

Catch, founded by Lex Beyer (Col Class of 2026) and Thomas Van Pelt (Engineering Class of 2028), is a location-based multiplayer app that turns the classic game of tag into an ongoing, real-world challenge lasting multiple weeks.

Charleston Pickleball Club

 Charleston Pickleball Club, founded by Carrie Dajani (MBA '21), is a premier, community-driven pickleball hub designed to meet the surging demand for high quality courts and social experiences.

CPC's mission is to provide a dedicated, high-quality pickleball experience that prioritizes play, community, & accessibility. Through well-designed courts, structured programming, & social amenities, we aim to create a welcoming space where locals and visitors alike can enjoy the fastest-growing sport in America.
Cléry

Cléry, founded by Julien Simonin (McIntire '25) and Jacob Taylor (McIntire '25), is a natural skincare brand that utilizes antioxidant-rich ingredients, namely fruits.
Instagram & Tik Tok: @cleryskincare

Dwello

 Dwello, founded by Ramkrishna Sharma (SEAS Class of 2026) and Edvin Gusinac, is an all-in-one property management solution that streamlines operations and communications between tenants and landlords.

Hanebun

 Hanebun, founded by Chiebuka Onuoha (Col Class of 2028) and Achuthan Menon, leverages an AI-powered translation platform dedicated to manga (Japanese, Chinese, Korean) comic books. Hanebun streamlines the tedious translation and redrawing process to near-instantly mass translate and redraw comics panel to vernacular English. 

Hardshell

 Hardshell, founded by Andrew Schoka (Darden Class of 2026), is the model-agnostic security layer that protects AI systems with sensitive, proprietary, and mission-critical data from evolving threats.
LinkedIn: @hardshell-ai

Kurbsy

 Kurbsy, founded by Rashidah Lawson (EMBA '25), has a mission to make accessibility the standard--not the exception. We offer reliable and accessible transportation services to underserved and overlooked populations like the elderly and the disabled.
Instagram: @get_kurbsy

MetricMatters

MetricMatters, founded by Dahler Battle (MBA '25), provides any CEO full clarity and control of their business in 10 minutes or less.
LinkedIn: @MetricMatters

 

Mother&

Mother&, founded by Stephanie Massucco (EMBA '25), is a premium birth and postnatal retreat space.

[Ori]

 [Ori], founded by Christina Washington (Darden Class of 2026), is a non-alcoholic beverage and event brand that creates fun, faith-centered spaces for Christians to celebrate and connect without compromising their faith, health, or values. Our mission is to redefine what it means to party in a way that honors both faith and wellness.

Proco

 Proco, founded by Akshita Tiwari (SEAS Class of 2028), Aditya Sengar and Grace Jagga, is a mentorship-driven networking app that utilizes your existing connections to build a dependable network you can trust—crafted for your career guidance and professional development.
Instagram: @procothecompany
LinkedIn: @prococompany

Salmos AI

 Salmos AI, founded by Psalms Morales (Darden Class of 2026) and Layla Ranjbar (DS Class of 2029), is an AI-powered fashion tech platform that transforms images into 2D clothing patterns. Our tech eradicates all pre-production steps so that garment workers can make clothing on demand. We empower our  users by making personalized style accessible and ethical, one outfit at a time.

ScentSatori

ScentSatori, founded by Stefan Calin (SEAS Class of 2026) and Alton Kirk, is a biotechnology startup specializing in providing wearable, controlled-release scent delivery systems and educating the public about the therapeutic applications of scent.
Instagram: @scentsatorilabs

SRGE

 SRGE, founded by Alex Zuffoletti (Col Class of 2025) and Jonas Reutzel (Col Class of 2026), addresses challenges franchise organizations face when developing entrepreneurial capabilities across their network. 

StorybookU

 StorybookU, founded by Jake Adler (Col '25), transforms your photo into a personalized cartoon storybook in minutes, making you the star of your own animated adventure.

StudyStay

 StudyStay, founded by Mahati Vedula (Col Class of 2027 and Ryan Nguyen (Col Class of 2027), is a secure and streamlined subleasing platform for students. We facilitate the process of finding and listing temporary leases on college campuses.
Linkedin: @studystayllc

T14 Advisors

 T14 Advisors, created by Darien Pierce (Law '25), is making law school admissions assistance affordable and redefining the experience for applicants and advisors through creation of the first-ever law school admissions assistance marketplace.

TableBuds

 TableBuds, founded by Sarah Doss (MBA '25) 
Instagram: @tastebuds_mobile_app

Viszn

 Viszn, founded by Pawlos Belay (Col Class of 2027), is an AI-powered social platform that helps students and young professionals find a community aligned with their values and vision, wherever they go.

WTD

 WTD founded by Ryan Girgash (Darden Class of 2026) and Lauren Girgash, is a digital platform reimagining the PreK and educator experience. Amid record-high educator turnover in the U.S., WTD offers educators a more effective alternative to traditional professional development. Through personalized content and community connection, WTD empowers educators to grow, collaborate, and thrive in their careers.

Previous Ventures

  • 2024 Ventures
    • Acceleration Backpacks, founded by Benjamin Joseph (Col Class of 2027)
    • Acute XR, founded by Dominik Kirchdorfer (MBA '24)
    • Ality Health, founded by Max Randolph and Julia Collins (MBA '24)
    • Amphibian AI, founded by Jack Deutsch (McIntire Class of 2026) and Ali Rizwan (Col Class of 2026)
    • Banyan Home, founded by Maxwell Godwin (Darden Class of 2025)
    • bool., founded by Sachin Muralidhar (Col '24)
    • College Reporting, founded by Jake Beyer (McIntire Class of 2025)
    • Dulia, founded by Anthony Oliverio (MBA '24)
    • Ethiopian Delights, founded by Beza Bisrat (MBA '24)
    • EZ-EAP, founded by Jacob Swisher (Edu '23, School of Nursing Class of 2025)
    • Fairway to Green, founded by Kelly Okun (Darden Class of 2025)
    • Grapevine, founded by Jing Yuan Tiger Zhang (Engr Class of 2026)
    • Hathr AI, founded by Sam Hart (MBA '24)
    • Junk Labz, founded by Zack Landsman (Engr '21), Elly Zarzyski (Engr '23) and Jack Morgan (Engr '23)
    • Lame Supplements, founded by Taylor Vest (MBA '24)
    • Métopi, founded by Miles Lanham (Engr Class of 2027)
    • Mingle Money, founded by Maximilian Martin (MBA '24) and Jo Martin
    • Moment, founded by Ayush Bhatia (Col '24) and Rohit Rajuladevi (Engr '24)
    • Nature Buff, founded by Max Velinsky (Col '22)
    • Noogs, founded by Ben Foote (Darden Class of 2025) and Paige Foote
    • Partnerships for Strategic Impact, founded by Maryfrances Porter (Ph.D. Clinical Psychology '05)
    • Recruiter, founded by Zane Alpher (Engr '21)
    • Savasan, founded by Sneha Atwal (MBA '24)
    • Sprowl, founded by Mukaii Mhaka (Col Class of 2026)
    • The Clearly Collective, founded by Liv Cleary (Arch '20)
    • Tipiti Foods, founded by Saule Kasen (MBA '20) and Laura Castellanos (MBA '20)
    • VuGru, Matt Rafferty (MBA '24), founded by Nick Rafferty and Colin Wilkie (MBA'24)
    • YellowRed, founded by Jonah Wilentz (Col Class of 2026), Krish Mehta (Engr Class of 2026) and Hadley McQuerrey (Col Class of 2026)
  • 2023 Ventures

    Boozy Frozen Treats

    College Simplified

    EMA

    E-Z Numb LLC

    Invest Capital AI

    MatDash

    ML Stem Prep

    New Sublease

    Pare

    Petrichor

    RedSide Custom Tools

    RoomMe

    Torpel

    UVA Stepmom


    Virtual Ventures

    Chaku

    Krity

    Le Breton Group LLC

    Nonstop Points

    PlayHenry

    Velocity Rating

  • 2022 Ventures

    Clarifi

    Earnestly

    JAS (Joie Avec Sans)

    LA FOI

    Spot Social Fitness

    Squabble State

    Tokei

    Trivia Trek

    Vibez Music

  • 2021 Ventures

    Cobouchy

    Coton

    Fantasy4

    Goose and Willow

    InColorStock

    Periop Green

    Piiq

    Redwood Learning

    Ultra EM

  • 2020 Ventures

    Arbitrage

    DoubleThink News

    PERC Coffee

    Piaz

    Pick-Me-Up

    Q-Rayt

    Qwerty

    RevArt

    Rise

    SergoMED

    ShadowDoc

    Shelf Life

    TACK

    Transfoam

    VisitAble

    Worm Works

  • 2019 Ventures

    BeatDiabetes

    BraveX

    CardBoard Live

    Division 1-On-1 Trainers

    Dr. Eva SkinCare

    Flexadyne

    Heartbeat

    Lotta

    MedLock

    MetaCTF

    My K-12 Advisor

    Northshea

    Pingus

    Riley

    Savvy Sage

    Solène's

    Trulli

    Tunari

    UBall

  • 2018 Ventures

    Art for The Heart

    DataClassroom

    EAT ME (Geedunk)

    HeatSight

    Infimum Technologies

    Kartini Chocolate

    Mindset Assessment Project Sports (MAP LLC)

    MIST

    Murray B.

    NeuroView (diagnostics)

    Pampered Teacher (Appreciation Station)

    PurPics LLC

    RecruitRef

    Shakti 

    Simili

    Simulated Aptitide

    Single Baked Sweets

    Soteria Kestrel (Soteria Transporters)

    Thicket

    Tsampa Tsnacks LLC 

    Viable Ventures

    Vicarious Ventures 

    Yogi

  • 2017 Ventures

    Babylon Micro-Farms

    Beanstalk

    Brandefy

    Caran

    Exemplum Studios

    FinClub

    Gaona Granola

    Honeysuckle Creamery

    LLEEL3A

    M.I.N.D Pharma

    Myriad Data

    NATURxA

    Neo

    PAKA

    InMEDBio

    Pivot LLC

    Rise 4 REAL Change

    Rohvi

    Stream Sense Medical

    TETNOVA

    The Kitchen Network

    Thrive Partners

    TuneCat

  • 2016 Ventures

    1787fp

    1Degree

    AgroSpheres

    Aquillous

    Caterwell

    Critical Flow

    Dovetail Digital Solutions

    Helme

    Holmes- McCall Biotechnologies (PET)

    Imbibe Solutions

    Janus.io

    Kombucha Biomaterials

    Local Nanny Network

    Melisseus

    MyPallay

    ReinventED Labs

    Respit Solutions

    Rhoback Activewear

    Scanoptix

    Seam LLC

    Seniors Connect

    The Mind Body Project

    Totem

    Venductivity

  • 2015 Ventures

    10 Thoughts

    Apprenticeship Connections

    Blue Boy

    Cassimir Club

    Clifton Lake Lodge

    Contraline

    DreamPower

    Fit Minds

    Fledgling

    HiComm LLC

    Modatrova

    Pure Hibi Hibiscus Tea

    RealFuel

    RelishMBA

    Revamp Labs

    RouteMine

    Sensibility Care

    Springbok, Inc.

    Stock Life

    Telehealth Management LLC

    The Front Porch

    VotersChoice

    Wildrock

  • 2014 Ventures

    A Better Boxed Wine

    Anthea

    Code School

    DreamPower

    Elegant Solutions

    Escape Estates

    Fluency Language S/W

    Foodio

    GigDog

    Good Bones Paint

    HeresMyStory.com

    HiComm

    K2 Dental Arts

    KiraKira

    LAMARCA

    LoveThatFit

    MapLab

    MoBell Muscle

    NewsPeppermint

    ProVazo

    RealMy

    Relish

    Sana Study

    Springbok

    The Port

    Virginia Vinehopper

  • 2013 Ventures

    AdapDif

    Branch Basics

    CoverPlay Audio

    Elegant Solutions

    Foodio

    Frogmen Logistics

    GigDog

    Hungry Flats

    InSof

    Leftover Luxuries

    Mad Hatter Foods

    NewsMuze

    Nouri

    Nuduro

    Open Form Foundation

    Performance Diagnostics

    PhoodE

    ProVazo

    Sana Study

    Smorgus

    Tom Tom Founders Festival

    Valto Grill

    Wolfie’s Way

    XMT Solutions

    YOLOCAL

  • 2012 Ventures

    501 Auctions

    Aislert

    Bridal Brokerage

    Chatter Sports, LLC

    Cheeky Fly Fishing, LLC

    CoverPlay, LLC

    Deal Stage

    Footprint Free

    GigDog

    Job Simple

    Larkin Group

    Legends Live Media

    Leslor

    Mobilize Art

    Mobile Motions

    One2One

    Pandia Capital

    Pentricity




     

  • 2011 Ventures

    Abt Labs

    Buy Time, LLC

    DealStage

    Groundswell/Pop Up Yoga

    MakeRacket

    NOMUDA

    Stylher

    Synk Monkey

    TeeGee

    The Third Space

    Travel Gems

    Whinot

  • 2010 Ventures

    Dobro Media

    Green Powered Technology

    Whinot

    LendStreet.com

    NOMUDA

    Digiraatis

    Rivanna Medical

    Socratic News Inc.

    SRRN Games

    The Third Space

    Phone Tab

    Physician eCommerce

    DoubleYum

    Voyage Advisors

    Growers Grow

    IntroWed.com

    KaioTea.com

    Yebofund

  • 2009 Ventures

    Bennett Capital, LLC

    Empower the Athlete

    Forgetful Gentleman

    Grey Energy Management

    Growers Grow

    Hope Chest & Trousseau

    Husk Power Systems

    Kedoodle

    Meadowcreek Investment

    Peachtree & Wilshire Productions

    Rivanna Ventures

  • 2008 Ventures

    Bath By Me

    Bennett Capital, LLC

    HemoShear

    Modafy

    NewGolfWeb LLC

    SJC Coaching & Consulting

    Upscale Mexican Taqueria

    UpStream

  • 2007 Ventures

    Bath By Me

    Gratitude

    Hotelicopter

    Nutegrity

    OpSmart

    tannia.com

  • 2006 Ventures

    Career Next Steps

    Control Alt Design

    Foothills

    HemoSonics

    Kids-a-Go-Go

    Language Works

    OpSmart

    PocketMed

    Think Tank

    Transborder

    Vikaza

  • 2005 Ventures

    Career Next Steps

    EyeChem

    Goha Learning

    HemoSonics

    OpSmart

    Unique Power Solutions

    VibeAgent 

  • 2004 Ventures

    Global Cell Solutions

    Luman Technologies

    Savings Express  

    Targeson

    The Fly

  • 2003 Ventures

    Home Guardian

    Hypogen

    Intelliject, Inc.

    Off Campus Partners

    PluroGen

    Kid Capital

    Semester on Safari

    Variant Analytics

  • 2002 Ventures

    Avir LLC

    CaseNEX

    Cottler Technologies

    Diffusion

    DVTI

    Healthguardia

    Hypogen

    Inductive Logic

    offCampusPartners.com

    Parque

    Real/Tech Analytics

    WWPort LLC

  • 2001 Ventures

    Abiskar

    Avir LLC

    babEbook

    Callscribe.com

    CaseNEX

    Diffusion

    Inductive Logic

    Manabi

    OffGrounds.com

    OmniPres

    Setagon

    VAX

  • 2000 Ventures

    2SeeMe.com

    Avir LLC

    babEbook

    BeatStreet.net

    e4dex

    Essential Analysis

    MyBank

    New Moon Golf

    Reemba

    Setagon

    Teraparts

    Vetergy.com