The Momentum Report: Startup Breakthroughs from Our Community (Issue No. 02)
- Stephanie Roulic
- 3 days ago
- 5 min read
The New England startup community isn’t slowing down—it’s surging with innovation. From fresh product launches and new rounds of funding to major research breakthroughs and sustainability wins, founders across the region are pushing boundaries and redefining what’s possible.
At Startup Boston, we’re here to celebrate those milestones—the big and the small—that showcase the brilliance of our ecosystem.
The startups featured below were spotlighted during the Opening Party at Startup Boston Week 2025, sponsored by HPE and NVIDIA, giving attendees an exclusive look at some of the most exciting companies driving progress in our region. Representing everything from biotech and AI to fintech, edtech, and climatetech, these founders are tackling complex problems with creativity, courage, and purpose.
Got a milestone of your own to share? We’d love to feature it in our next issue of The Momentum Report. Just fill out this quick form to submit your news.
9 Startup Milestones to Celebrate in the Boston Startup Scene
BookShift
Location: Boston, MA
Submitted by: Sophia Tang, Founder
Milestone:
BookShift is working on bridging the gap between knowing and doing, through AI-powered personal coach. We've launched MVP, and are now iterating based on user feedback. The company was accepted into AWS Startups program and Google Startups program. We are also going to Web Summit 2025 in Lisbon to showcase.
About Bookshift:
BookShift is an AI-first coaching platform redefining how people learn by turning passive knowledge consumption into active personal progress. The company focuses on building around its users, offering intelligent, AI-driven tools designed to solve real learning challenges. BookShift continuously invites feedback to enhance and personalize each user’s learning journey.
Project Insulin
Location: Cambridge, MA
Submitted by: Eric Moyal, Executive Director
Milestone:
Project Insulin hired its Chief Scientific Officer Allison Ortigosa. With Allison on board we are ready to start drug development on our generic insulin!
About Project Insulin:
Project Insulin is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing, manufacturing, and distributing a generic long-acting insulin at cost. By producing its own insulin, the organization aims to dramatically reduce prices and offer an affordable alternative for individuals who are uninsured or burdened by high copays. Its mission is to ensure that life-saving insulin is accessible to everyone who needs it, regardless of financial barriers.
MediSimplify
Location: Cambridge, MA
Submitted by: Risa Komatsu, Founder & CEO
Milestone:
We've launched a paid pilot with a primary care clinic to use MediSimplify to make patient-provider communication more efficient, effective, and personalized!
About MediSimplify:
MediSimplify instantly creates clear, easy-to-understand communications for your patients — from education handouts and lab result explanations to patient portal message replies. Designed to save clinicians time, MediSimplify drafts personalized, plain-language materials so providers can focus less on writing and more on caring for their patients.
RISE Robotics
Location: Somerville, MA
Submitted by: Hiten Sonpal, CEO
Milestone:
RISE Robotics' Reg CF fundraise hit $3.2M and is now the #1 Reg CF campaign in Massachusetts history!
About RISE Robotics:
RISE® is the leader in high-performance, cost-effective electric linear actuation solutions, empowering machine designers to adopt high-efficiency, fuel-saving alternatives that rival traditional hydraulic cylinders. Engineered for medium- and heavy-duty applications, the Beltdraulic™ system delivers measurable fuel and emissions reductions, boosts productivity, and extends the lifespan of machinery.
Lyv Health
Location: Boston, MA
Submitted by: Andrea Corleto, Founder & CEO
Milestone:
We just launched! After being in beta this summer, we've now launched the first women's longevity platform - with services across diagnostics, personalized protocols and clinician support.
About Lyv Health:
Lyv Health is a longevity concierge for women, combining AI and real diagnostic data to deliver truly personalized care. By focusing on prevention and optimization, Lyv Health is redefining women’s health and working to close the healthspan gap—helping women live longer, healthier, and more vibrant lives.
The Nest Ally
Location: Boston, MA
Submitted by: Nat Thitiphak, Founder
Milestone:
We completed multiple virtual apartment tours that led to four successful placements and opened our pre-launch crowdfunding to scale.
About The Nest Ally:
The Nest Ally is a relocation support service designed to help international students, young professionals, and newcomers transition smoothly into life in Boston. With a personalized approach to housing searches, roommate matching, and local orientation, The Nest Ally removes the stress of moving so clients can focus on starting their next chapter with confidence. Founded by a former international student who experienced the challenges of relocating firsthand, The Nest Ally now helps others feel at home before they even arrive.
Identity Plus, Inc.
Location: Concord, NH
Submitted by: Geoff Gilton, Cofounder
Milestone:
Identity Plus became awardable in the Tradewinds Marketplace. The Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace is the premier offering of Tradewinds, the Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) suite of tools and services designed to accelerate the procurement and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML), data, and analytics capabilities.
About Identity Plus, Inc.:
Identity Plus is redefining how internet-based services are accessed—shifting from the traditional “Connect Then Authenticate” model to an “Authenticate To Connect” approach. By allowing only legitimate subscribers to connect, Identity Plus keeps all unauthorized entities outside the network, dramatically reducing the attack surface and preventing impersonation or exploitation of code vulnerabilities. This innovative model significantly decreases fraud and lowers the cost of protecting services, business partners, and customers from cyber threats.
Archie Labs
Location: Miami, FL / Boston, MA
Submitted by: Matteo Constantine, Solutions Engineer
Milestone:
On September 3rd, 2025, we officially launch Archie Labs, our Agentic AI and Expert-Led Software Design and Development services. We combine our AI Product Architect, Archie, with our team of human experts to create production-grade software applications.
About Archie Labs:
Archie Labs combines human expertise with AI agents to transform every stage of software development—from product management and design to architecture and engineering. Its fully orchestrated AI-driven workflow enables businesses to build faster, smarter, and more cost-effectively than ever before. Whether developing a SaaS platform, internal system, or AI-first application, Archie Labs’ human-AI collaboration brings ideas to life with unprecedented speed and precision.
Atmosphere
Location: Boston, MA
Submitted by: Kurt Marcinkiewicz, CEO
Milestone:
Launched the Atmosphere app in Boston.
About Atmosphere:
Atmosphere is a social discovery platform that helps people find bars and restaurants that match their vibe. By blending crowdsourced “vibe” tags, community itineraries, and an AI-powered concierge, the Atmosphere app transforms scattered reviews and group-chat recommendations into a real-time map of what’s trending. Launching in Boston and expanding city by city, Atmosphere is redefining how Gen Z and Millennial diners discover, plan, and share experiences—because it’s not about stars, it’s about the vibe.
Submit Your Startup Milestone
Innovation across New England is accelerating—and these milestones are just a glimpse of the incredible progress happening every week. From biotech breakthroughs and AI advancements to climate solutions and student-led success stories, founders across the region are turning bold ideas into real impact.
We’ll keep shining a spotlight on the wins that define our community—because every launch, funding round, and milestone adds fuel to the momentum powering New England’s startup ecosystem.
Got a milestone to share? We’d love to feature it in an upcoming issue of The Momentum Report. Submit your news by filling out this quick form.
