IMMEDIATE RELEASE | December 15, 2025
Contact: Sarah Fulton sarah.fulton@delaware.gov
WILMINGTON — Members of the Delaware economic development and entrepreneurship landscape, including Senator Darius Brown, supported the Bronze Valley Inaugural Investment Accelerator Cohort during a showcase last week.
“Delaware has long been at the forefront of innovation — from chemicals to credit cards, the First State has served as a hub for economic development and growth for a number of rising industries. During my time as a lawmaker, I have dedicated my career to lifting up the small businesses and entrepreneurs that fuel our state’s innovation landscape,” said Senator Brown, founder of Opportunity LIVES Here. “I’m proud to partner with Bronze Valley, an organization dedicated to uplifting under-resourced entrepreneurs with access to capital solutions that catalyze their innovation and impact. Opportunity for leaders in the technology and financial sectors lives here in Delaware.”
Early stage venture firm Bronze Valley, in partnership with global venture firm and startup accelerator gener8tor, announced five startups selected for the Fall 2025 Bronze Valley Investment Accelerator Delaware. The accelerator focuses on supporting high-growth companies positioned for significant market impact, with founders tackling challenges at the intersection of AI-enhanced design, medical imaging, food processing innovation, beauty industry technology, and automotive retail.
The Bronze Valley Investment Accelerator is an intensive program in which each company receives a $100,000 investment, strategic coaching, and access to a national network of industry experts, customers, corporate partners, and investors. Notably, all five companies have relocated their operations to Delaware, showcasing the State’s growing capacity to attract and scale world-class startups.
“We are ecstatic to celebrate the inaugural cohort of the Bronze Valley Investment Accelerator Delaware with five standout companies,” said Neill S. Wright, CEO of Bronze Valley. “When we entered this market in late 2022, we learned that it would be more prudent for us to lead with programming to prepare local startups for institutional capital investment. We are now deploying capital here in a robust manner through direct investment and our investment accelerator. I am not aware of another similar equity-based accelerator offering in the market. As such, we will continue to embrace the opportunity to deliver catalytic venture capital solutions to the ecosystem in the State.”
“This cohort represents the caliber of innovation emerging from regional ecosystems,” said Darren Stephenson, Managing Director of Bronze Valley Investment Accelerator Delaware. “These founders have built companies with real market validation—from securing enterprise partnerships to converting thousands of users. Our $100,000 investment and high-touch support will help them accelerate from traction to scale, and we’re proud to showcase Delaware’s growing position as a hub for transformative technology companies.”
“Working with this cohort has been an inspiring experience,” said Claudius Taylor, Program Manager of Bronze Valley Investment Accelerator Delaware. “Each founder brings a distinct vision and a deep commitment to innovation. What stands out most is how they’re applying advanced technology to solve real-world challenges—from healthcare and food systems to beauty and automotive.”
The five companies participating in this prestigious cohort include:
- Ideate revolutionizes design workflows by delivering an AI-enhanced workspace that optimizes operational/productional design tasks, empowering teams to unleash bold, innovative concepts with unmatched efficiency. By leveraging advanced generative AI and language models, Ideate automates complex and repetitive design processes, enabling creators to focus on high-impact work while maintaining the precision and quality of their craft. The platform integrates with industry standard design tools and improves existing workflows, offering customizable solutions for studios, agencies, and in house teams. With intuitive features tailored to designers’ needs, Ideate transforms chaotic project pipelines into streamlined, collaborative experiences. A waitlist of over 4,900 designers, 20 active pilots, and a first paying customer secured for June 2025 demonstrate Ideate’s explosive demand and market traction.
CEO & Founder: Rahmi Halaby | rahmi@ideatebetter.com | ideatebetter.com | Wilmington, DE
- PONS pioneers AI-enhanced ultrasound imaging that overcomes the limitations of limited visibility into early-stage tissue characteristics such as shape and surrounding tissues. As healthcare shifts toward being highly decentralized and proactive, PONS addresses the critical challenge of achieving high-resolution images in the early stages of diseases such as breast cancer and liver disease—making ultrasound accessible to the mass market. Harnessing cutting-edge AI algorithms, PONS delivers real-time, high-accuracy imaging that empowers clinicians to identify health issues faster and with greater confidence in everyday clinical settings. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing medical systems, offering scalable
solutions for clinics of all sizes while simplifying complex diagnostic workflows to deliver better patient outcomes and reduce operational costs. Recognized for transforming early-stage disease monitoring, PONS has established project partnerships with Mayo Clinic, Roche, and Bayer while analyzing over 2.5M medical images from 1,400+ patients.
CEO & Founder: Soner Haci | soner@ponstech.co | ponstech.co | Wilmington, DE
- Tylmen Tech redefines food processing efficiency with advanced imaging technology that maximizes yields and boosts profitability for meat processors. By leveraging AI-driven analytics, Tylmen Tech provides real-time insights into production processes, enabling processors to optimize operations and reduce waste. The platform targets high-volume industries like poultry, offering scalable tools that integrate with existing systems to deliver immediate value. With a focus on precision and sustainability, Tylmen Tech empowers processors to achieve higher margins while meeting growing market demands. Two pending national processor contracts and a focus on Delaware’s poultry industry—processing over 200M chickens annually—highlight Tylmen Tech’s powerful market traction.
CEO & Founder: Lloyd Andrew Yates, MBA | lloyd@tylmen.com | tylmen.com | Wilmington, DE
- LiQUiD empowers hairstylists and salons with an AI-powered profit system built to maximize revenue and simplify decisions.By combining real-time analytics with personalized recommendations, LiQUiD turns complex data into clear, actionable moves that protect margins, boost efficiency, and strengthen client loyalty.Designed for scalability, it supports both independent stylists and salon owners, fostering financial success across the $60B beauty industry. Unlike booking apps or generic dashboards, LiQUiD eliminates guesswork instead of adding more work delivering intuitive software that uncovers hidden profit opportunities and ensures every service is profitable.With 300 stylists converted into paying users in just 72
hours and a 13,000-stylist community already engaged, LiQUiD has proven demand and electrifying traction in the $60B salon market.
Founder & CEO: Chrystal Graves | Chrystal@liquidhairinstitute.com | getliquid.ai | Wilmington, DE
- Pacer revolutionizes automotive retail with a SaaS platform that automates used car sourcing and sales, enabling dealerships to compete with giants like Carvana and CarMax. By harnessing AI-driven insights and seamless integrations, Pacer streamlines inventory management, pricing, and sales processes, delivering faster turnarounds and higher margins.The platform’s robust analytics empower dealerships to make data-driven decisions, while its user-friendly interface ensures accessibility for teams of all sizes. Pacer’s scalable solution positions dealerships to thrive in a competitive market. A $200M pipeline with enterprise leaders, coupled with $100K+ in revenue, showcases Pacer’s commanding traction in the $50B dealership software market.
CEO & Founder: Yousif Memon | yousif@pacer.co | pacer.co | Wilmington, DE
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