BOSTON— TiECON East 2025, the flagship conference organized by TiE Boston and co-hosted by TiE New York, has announced the finalists for its highly anticipated Emerging Company Showcase. The showcase will take place during the day-long conference on September 26, 2025, at the Sheraton Boston Hotel.
The showcase received over 80 applications from Seed to Series A-funded startups. After a rigorous evaluation by a panel of 13 venture capitalists and angel investors, 18 finalists have been selected across three focus tracks: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Life Sciences, and India-US Ventures.
“These companies are redefining what’s possible and shaping the future of innovation,” said Alok Prasad, Chairman of TiE Boston Angels, Board Member of TiE Boston, and Co-Chair of the 2025 Emerging Company Showcase. “Each finalist was handpicked by seasoned investors for their potential to disrupt industries and create impact.”
All finalists will pitch live from the main stage at TiECON East 2025. A distinguished panel of VCs will select one winner per track and name an overall showcase winner, who will receive the TiECON East 2025 Emerging Company Award along with over $100,000 in prizes sponsored by Sunoh.ai, GAI Insights, Carta, Avahi and UMass VDC.
Finalists by Category (Alphabetically Ordered)
AI Track Finalists
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CynLr Inc
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Mosaic
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Nearsite
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Optiwise.ai Inc
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Swirepay
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Verbal AI Technologies Inc
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WEVO.ai
Life Sciences Track Finalists
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HaystackAnalytics Pvt. Ltd.
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LymeAlert
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Maman Biomedical Inc.
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Nervoid
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Tympanogen
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VIBRAINT Inc.
India-US Track Finalists
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AlgoBulls
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Hyphen SCS
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Infiligence
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JetLearn
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Quantel AI
Why the Showcase Matters
The TiECON East 2025 Emerging Company Showcase is designed to provide high-potential startups with unparalleled exposure and resources:
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Exclusive Investor Access: Finalists will get direct access to TiE Angels, a respected network of early-stage investors.
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Live Pitch Opportunity: Each startup will pitch live to a room full of VCs, corporate leaders, and ecosystem enablers.
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Industry Recognition: Winners will receive awards and increased visibility through TiE’s media affiliates.
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Global Community Access: Finalists join TiE’s international network of entrepreneurs and investors.
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Exhibitor Platform: Participation includes a booth and conference ticket (covered under a $500 fee).
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, startups had to:
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Be Seed to Series A funded
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Have at least one customer (except biotech companies)
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Serve the U.S. market
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Be registered in any country globally
TiECON East is one of the largest and most influential startup conferences on the East Coast, attracting hundreds of entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders from around the world. The 2025 edition promises an exciting day of innovation, connection, and opportunity.
To learn more or apply for future showcases, visit the official TiECON East 2025 website.
