Five innovative startups are joining the spring 2025 class of founders selected to take part in the Bronze Valley Investment Accelerator (BVIA). Each company will receive a $100,000 investment as part of an intensive 12-week program designed to help them accelerate growth, access capital, and build relationships in Birmingham’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Each of the founders has relocated to Birmingham for the program.
The new cohort includes:
Aleoop, a revenue intelligence platform that converts sales feedback into actionable product insights for B2B tech teams.
BalanceAI, an EnergyTech company optimizing energy use in multifamily housing with AI-powered control of building systems.
Feedcoyote, a global freelance collaboration platform with more than 105,000 current users.
NYAD, an AI platform automating manual troubleshooting in industrial wastewater treatment.
Transition, an AI agent for trade and career schools that automates student enrollment, support, and job placement.
The BVIA is powered by gener8tor, a nationally ranked accelerator and investment platform that has an extensive presence in Birmingham. Haley Medved Kendrick, senior managing director at gener8tor, said all five companies are prime candidates for additional investment and continued growth.
“From climate tech to AI-driven education, this cohort brings market-ready solutions and impressive early traction,” Kendrick said. “Each founder brings deep domain expertise and a clear path to scale. We’re excited to help them sharpen their strategies, secure major deals and raise the capital needed to grow.”
The investment accelerator is a component of the Bronze Valley VentureLab, a partnership between Bronze Valley and gener8tor that supports high-growth, innovative companies. The program received more than 450 applications for the spring 2025 cohort, which Kendrick said highlights its national reach and appeal.
In addition to capital, founders in the spring 2025 accelerator cohort will receive one-to-one coaching, access to more than $1 million in perks, and connections to more than 100 mentors and investors through the gener8tor network. The program culminates with a Founder Showcase and Investor Swarm in June.
“We’re investing in founders building high-upside, scalable businesses,” said Neill S. Wright, president and CEO of Bronze Valley. “This cohort demonstrates the kind of commercial potential and execution ability that drives real venture returns. Through BVIA, we are unlocking opportunities others have overlooked – and proving that great companies can come from anywhere.”
BVIA is focused on supporting under-resourced entrepreneurs. The accelerator is made possible by partnerships with Innovate Alabama, Alabama Power, Regions, First Horizon, BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama, Spire, Pinnacle Bank, and PNC Bank.
Courtesy of Alabama News Center
