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Tampa Bay Wave names 15 startups to 2025 Tech|X Accelerator Cohort

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Tampa Bay Wave has announced the 15 startups selected for its 2025 Tech|X Accelerator, a program aimed at supporting high-growth technology companies across industries such as healthcare, fintech, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Powered by the Nielsen Foundation, the Tech|X Accelerator is known for its zero-equity model and extensive mentorship and support services. This year’s cohort includes founders from major tech companies and prestigious institutions, reflecting a wide range of expertise and experience.

Tampa Bay Wave President and Founder Linda Olson said the program continues to fuel economic growth by helping innovative startups scale. Since its founding, Wave has supported more than 600 startups that have raised over $1.1 billion and created more than 6,000 jobs.

Meet the 2025 Tech|X Accelerator Cohort:

  • Actualization AI (Tampa, FL) – AI security tools for chatbots and language models.
  • Allies (New York, NY) – Maternal health platform connecting users with experts.
  • Beagle Labs (New York, NY) – AI-powered insurance claims management.
  • Care Hero (Boston, MA) – On-demand home care and companionship.
  • Depth AI (St. Petersburg, FL) – AI solutions for spatial computing and imaging.
  • Emisha Innovations (Tacoma, WA) – Custom CRM and IT solutions.
  • GenomAI (Danville, CA) – AI-driven genomic data analysis.
  • Learn Collaborate (Danville, CA) – Digital literacy and immersive learning platform.
  • LITIG8 (Austin, TX) – Legal tech platform for litigation and class actions.
  • Mappa (San Francisco, CA) – AI-driven talent sourcing for startups.
  • ModoScript (Miami, FL) – Remote healthcare analytics platform.
  • Movestax (Miami, FL) – Tools for cloud deployment and automation.
  • RISKRATOR (Miami Beach, FL) – AI-powered financial risk assessment tools.
  • ROOK (Miami, FL) – Universal API for health data from wearables.
  • Tukki (Miami, FL) – Digital tools to simplify the U.S. immigration process.

“These companies are pushing boundaries and addressing urgent challenges,” said Dr. Richard Munassi, managing director of the accelerator. “They’re led by a diverse group of founders with backgrounds in Fortune 100 companies, academia and successful startups.”

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