Seven Startups Taking on Problems Once Thought Unsolvable

AI that secures your payments. Surgical devices that save lives. Compliance tech that works at machine speed. Seven startups are entering Rev1 Ventures’ Customer to Capital accelerator with technologies poised to upend the status quo in healthcare, finance, and training. These founders are advancing solutions with the potential to redefine their industries. The future isn’t arriving someday—it’s being built right here in Columbus, right now.

The 14-week accelerator is designed for founders who have validated their market and are ready to build momentum by  winning early customers and becoming investment-ready. This Customer to Capital cohort shows what’s possible when innovation intersects determination.

Meet the Cohort

AISIRI Financial—Helping everyday people make confident financial plans through an AI-driven platform that organizes vital documents, delivers personalized guidance, and makes survivorship and legacy planning less overwhelming.

CygnusMed—Creator of the EndoSphinx, the first continuous-sealing hemostatic valve for endovascular procedures. It reduces blood loss, prevents clotting inside catheters, and supports continuous blood pressure monitoring—improving safety for both patients and providers.

Infuse Retrievable Stentgraft—A retrievable stentgraft that allows targeted delivery of medication, genetic material, or cells and then can be removed after treatment—offering new possibilities in patient care.

Pavaka Wound Care—Delivering a drug-free, electroceutical wound dressing proven to fight antimicrobial-resistant bacteria and biofilms in both chronic and acute wounds– addressing one of healthcare’s most urgent challenges.

Red Sparrow—Providing AI-powered compliance infrastructure for autonomous systems like drones and robotics, turning complex operational data into clear, regulator-ready reports.

Securely Group—Protecting consumers from online scams with a secure peer-to-peer payment platform built for trust in the digital economy.

Tactical Triage Technologies—Using advanced virtual reality to help military and civilian first responders train for high-pressure mass casualty scenarios, improving decision-making and saving lives when every second counts.

For Founders Ready for What’s Next

If you’ve validated your concept, the next big leap is building a company that can scale. That’s where the Customer to Capital accelerator comes in. 

Over 14 weeks, you’ll work alongside peers and mentors to:

  • Secure first customers
  • Strengthen your competitive edge
  • Develop financial and capital models for growth
  • Prepare and polish your investor pitch

This is a program for founders who aren’t just chasing an idea—they’re building a company that can win. If you’ve already proven that customers want what you’re creating, and you’re ready to move faster and smarter toward scale, we’d like to talk.

Fill out our Get Started form and let’s build something great together.