The Momentum Report: Startup Breakthroughs from Our Community (Issue No. 03)
- Stephanie Roulic
- Nov 3
- 5 min read
If there’s one thing I love about Boston’s startup scene, it’s that there’s always something moving. Someone’s launching. Someone’s raising. Someone’s taking a bold swing at a problem that actually matters.
That energy - that constant forward motion - is what inspired The Momentum Report. It’s our way of celebrating the founders, builders and dreamers across New England who keep the gears of innovation turning.
This issue highlights 10 incredible startups that were first featured during Startup Boston Week 2025’s Opening Party, sponsored by HPE and NVIDIA - giving our community a sneak peek at the breakthroughs and bold ideas shaping the next wave of growth in our region.
If you’ve hit a milestone of your own - whether it’s a new patent, product launch, funding round, or partnership - we’d love to help you share it.
Submit your news here to be featured in the next issue of The Momentum Report.
10 Startup Milestones to Celebrate in the Boston Startup Scene
Grandeliga, LLC
Location: Boston, MA
Submitted by: Jhoel Oviedo, General Manager
Milestone:
Four years ago, we founded our fintech advisory firm, initially taking on projects part-time. In 2025, we made the bold leap to full-time operations, empowering companies to expand into North America, launch innovative fintech products, and optimize sales strategies. We're thrilled to announce that we've also evolved into a comprehensive fintech and payments solutions provider. Alongside our expert advisory services, we now deliver cutting-edge fintech and payment solutions, helping businesses thrive in a dynamic financial landscape.
About Grandeliga, LLC:
Grandeliga, LLC is a Boston-based fintech consulting firm that helps businesses navigate the complexities of financial technology and payment systems. With over 17 years of combined experience in banking, payments, and fintech, the team transforms innovative ideas into scalable, high-impact solutions. Dedicated to growth and partnership, Grandeliga empowers clients to thrive in an ever-evolving financial landscape.
Innovative Wellness Systems Inc.
Location: Dover, MA
Submitted by: Ted Finn, Founder & Chairman
Milestone:
Completed a R&D project and human factor study on the WellSole Smart Insole with the Center for Human Health & Performance at UMass Amherst.
About Innovative Wellness Systems Inc.:
Innovative Wellness Systems (IWS) is a digital health and data analytics company focused on optimizing human movement, health, and performance. With over 30 years of combined experience in footwear, technology, and medicine, the team is pioneering smart footwear solutions that connect movement data to clinical insights. By integrating wearable technology into the mobile health ecosystem, IWS empowers clinicians and individuals to make smarter, data-driven decisions for better health outcomes.
NutreChat
Location: Seville, Spain
Submitted by: Lucas Provenzano, CMO
Milestone:
We did what MyFitnessPal couldn’t in 15 years: truly interactive, personalized, accurate, and effortless meal tracking.
About NutreChat:
NutreChat is an AI-powered nutrition assistant that delivers personalized, real-time guidance directly through WhatsApp. By analyzing photos, videos, or voice messages, it provides instant nutritional insights and tailored recommendations that adapt to each user’s lifestyle and goals. Through intuitive, conversational interactions, NutreChat makes healthy eating simple, accessible, and seamlessly integrated into everyday life.
outwrite.ai
Location: Quincy, MA
Submitted by: Eric Buckley, Cofounder
Milestone:
Hey, amazing Boston geniuses!! We launched on 8/15, and outwrite.ai has already onboarded 200+ users and has 4 paying customers in our first couple of weeks.
About outwrite.ai:
outwrite.ai is an AI content platform designed to help brands and creators get cited by AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude. It generates optimized blog posts, LinkedIn updates, and Reddit content - complete with distribution guidance to maximize visibility and authority. Unlike standard AI tools, outwrite.ai structures content for AI citations using Q&A formatting, semantic markup, and entity optimization, helping users become trusted sources in their industries.
Auracée
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Submitted by: Dawn Thompson, CEO & Founder
Milestone:
We’re thrilled to announce that Auracée has successfully obtained its provisional patent in 2025, marking a significant step forward in our mission to innovate in the FemTech and MedTech space. This achievement solidifies our commitment to advancing women’s health through cutting-edge solutions.
About Auracée:
Auracée is a FemTech and MedTech company dedicated to transforming post-hysterectomy recovery through innovative, patient-centered medical technology. Founded by a post-hysterectomy patient, the company designs accessible, ergonomic devices that relieve pelvic floor pain while supporting physical comfort, sexual wellness, and emotional healing. Auracée’s mission is to empower women to regain confidence and quality of life, because recovery isn’t just about healing, it’s about thriving.
Teksi
Location: Boston
Submitted by: Paul Adu, Founder
Milestone:
Teksi launched its free portfolio website builder and AI-powered job-matching platform for engineering students, reaching 2,000+ users.
About Teksi:
Teksi is an AI-powered job readiness platform built to connect engineering students and professionals with the right opportunities. It matches candidates to roles that fit their skills, provides tools to prepare for technical interviews, and helps employers discover top engineering talent. By streamlining the job search and hiring process, Teksi creates a smarter, more efficient bridge between talent and opportunity.
Gritte
Location: Boston, MA
Submitted by: Jennifer Ejeh, Founder
Milestone:
Gritte’s Reddit community has grew to 14,000 members, ranking among the top self-improvement communities on the platform, highlighting our mission to help people build resilience through healthy habits.
About Gritte:
Gritte is a global self-improvement community designed to help people build sustainable habits and boost motivation. Focused on real-life well-being, Gritte provides tools and guidance that support steady, confident growth at any stage of the journey. By empowering individuals to stay grounded and consistent, Gritte makes personal development accessible and achievable for everyone.
GreenTico Travel
Location: Boston / Costa Rica
Submitted by: Mauro Ramirez Azofeifa, CEO
Milestone:
GreenTico Travel was selected for Babson College’s 2025 Summer Venture Program, a 10‑week accelerator empowering student‑led ventures through mentorship, co‑working and showcase opportunities
About GreenTico Travel:
GreenTico is a third-generation family business dedicated to promoting sustainable rural tourism that connects Costa Rica’s local communities with travelers from around the world. The company designs customized travel experiences for educators and students, fostering meaningful cultural exchange and responsible exploration. By partnering with locally rooted, eco-conscious organizations, GreenTico ensures every trip supports the sustainable development of rural Costa Rica while delivering authentic, impactful, and unforgettable experiences.
Irnerius
Location: Westwood, MA
Submitted by: Christopher Grillo, Co-Founder and CEO
Milestone:
Irnerius launched to the public at the beginning of September. We are a student-centric ed tech company built to help students and parents make more informed decisions about college and financial aid using aggregated data from disparate sources.
About Irnerius:
Irnerius is an AI-powered platform that helps students and parents make smarter, data-driven decisions about college. By aggregating and analyzing extensive financial and academic data, Irnerius simplifies the complex process of comparing schools, costs and outcomes. Its mission is to empower families to move beyond guesswork and emotion - using real data to make informed, confident choices about higher education.
ZIOS3
Location: Cambridge, MA
Submitted by: Eileen Hing, Founder & CEO
Milestone:
We were granted another cyber patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office!
About ZIOS3:
ZIOS3 is a cybersecurity and justice platform designed to support survivors of harassment and assault through secure documentation and expert guidance. Using patented cybersecurity and blockchain technology, ZIOS3 ensures sensitive information is protected with the same rigor applied to high-security data systems. Its mission is to empower survivors with trusted tools to document, validate and pursue justice - bringing technology’s power to where it’s needed most: protecting people.
Submit Your Startup Milestone
Innovation never stands still and neither does New England’s startup community. Every week, founders, builders, and innovators across our region are turning bold ideas into real-world impact, fueling the growth of one of the most dynamic ecosystems in the country.
The Momentum Report exists to celebrate that energy, the launches, the breakthroughs, the small wins that lead to big change. Because every step forward strengthens the collective momentum of our community.
Got a milestone worth celebrating? We’d love to feature it in our next issue. Submit your news here.
