Applicants of
Crimson Founders Demo Session at Investopia
in the United Arab Emirates
Crimson Founders is proud to present the remarkable lineup of startups that have applied to participate in the upcoming Demo Session at the Future 100 Forum, held as part of Investopia 2025 on February 26-27 in Abu Dhabi.
The applicant pool of 52 incredibly innovative companies showcases a diverse range of industries, with notable concentrations in key areas. Artificial Intelligence (AI) leads the representation, accounting for 52% of the applications, followed closely by SaaS (Software as a Service) at 40%. Other prominent industries include Healthcare (19%) and Biotechnology (15%). Analytics and Sustainability each comprise 13% of the pool, while Environmental, Hardware, and Life Sciences industries are represented by 12% each. Education, Financial Services, Internet of Things (IoT), Logistics and Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Research and Development (R&D) contribute 10% each. Climate, Food and Beverage, Hard Tech, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals round out the pool at 8% each. This diverse industry distribution underscores the breadth of innovation among applicants, offering exciting opportunities for collaboration and investment.

Amplified Industries, Inc.
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Analytics, SaaS (Software as a Service), Technology, Sustainability, Internet of Things (IoT), Energy, Environmental, Logistics and Supply Chain
Amplified Industries is dedicated to democratizing Industry 4.0 innovations by combining advanced signal processing and physics expertise with intuitive IoT hardware and software solutions. Starting in the legacy oil and gas sector, its initial products include a range of sensors designed to monitor facilities and wellheads, seamlessly connecting to its cloud platform. This enables operators to manage assets more efficiently and sustainably, at a cost significantly lower than traditional monitoring and control options.
Founders:
Sebastien Mannai, Charles-Henri Clerget, Eric Zhang, Louis Creteur
Affiliation:
MIT
Country:
United States
Applied AI Corporation
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The Applied AI Company (AAICO) specializes in automating backend administrative processes for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in highly regulated industries such as insurance, healthcare, and financial services. It leverages advanced AI technologies to enhance productivity, reduce operational costs, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Its AI-driven solutions process over 500 million documents, deliver services valued at over $10 million, and provide 24/7 coverage across time zones.
Founders:
Arya H. Bolurfrushan
Affiliation:
Harvard
Country:
United Arab Emirates
Avenir AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Analytics, Healthcare
Employee benefits are the second-largest expense for companies, accounting for one-third of total compensation. However, managing them is challenging due to the lack of a unified system to handle vast data from medical claims, HRIS, vendor metrics, and regulations. Benefits professionals are burdened with manual, time-consuming processes in disorganized spreadsheets, which delay decisions and increase costs. Avenir AI is redefining benefits management by leveraging AI agents to automate complex tasks—analyzing trends, forecasting costs, generating content, selecting vendors, and benchmarking strategies in real time. This empowers benefits professionals to make informed decisions quickly and efficiently.
Founders:
Maria Zou, Ariadne Dulchinos
Affiliation:
MIT
Country:
United States
Bolt Insight Limited
AdTech, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Marketing and Advertising, SaaS (Software as a Service), Technology
BoltChatAI is revolutionizing consumer engagement by replacing outdated surveys with AI-powered conversational research. Unlike traditional methods that take months, its platform delivers insights within 24 hours, combining qualitative depth with quantitative scalability. Its AI moderator conducts high-quality conversations with participants in their native languages, analyzing data and generating insightful, interactive reports in just hours. BoltChatAI sets a new standard for speed, depth, and efficiency in market research.
Founders:
Hakan Yurdakul, Kerem Turgay
Affiliation:
Harvard
Country:
United Kingdom
Boost.Money
Financial Services, Lending / Loan Management, SaaS (Software as a Service), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Analytics, Crypto / Blockchain
Boost.Money is an AI platform that accurately understands, correlates, and makes decisions based on consented financial data for lenders and financial institutions. It addresses the challenges of fragmented consumer-consented data and the limitations of existing AI models in handling financial datasets with precision. Boost.Money integrates data from various sources, including credit bureaus, banks, cards, taxes, investments, and more, offering a comprehensive solution to the broken credit scoring chain.
Founders:
Prashant Paliwal, Sumanta Das
Affiliation:
MIT
Country:
United States
CartaBio
Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Research and Development (R&D)
Cartabio is founded on the belief that in biology, genes function as syntax and cells as applications, meaning the optimal way to develop drugs is by addressing cell behavior rather than solely targeting genes. The conventional focus on "fixing genes" contributes to the 90% failure rate in drug discovery. It leverages proprietary single-cell spatial technology combined with generative AI to therapeutically rewire the intelligence of pathogenic immune cells.
Founders:
Rob Yang, Ralph Weissleder, Hongzhi Wen
Affiliation:
MIT
Country:
United States
Cashflowy.ai INC.
Finance, SaaS (Software as a Service), Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Cashflowy transforms a task every small business must tackle—but often dreads—into something faster, easier, more affordable, and even enjoyable. It is a 24/7 AI bookkeeper, invoicing assistant, tax professional, and financial expert. Specifically designed for solopreneurs—including coaches, consultants, freelancers, therapists, influencers, and practitioners—Cashflowy serves the largest and fastest-growing business segment with seamless financial management.
Founders:
Heidi DeCoux, Niraj Kumar
Affiliation:
MIT
Country:
United States
Cipher
Finance, Financial Services
Ever wonder how much money you're leaving on the table by not maximizing your credit card rewards? The average person carries 3-5 credit cards, each offering unique benefits—high cashback on gas, rewards on dining, groceries, or travel. But remembering which card to use for each purchase can be overwhelming, often leading to missed opportunities. Cipher is a smart digital wallet designed to maximize credit card rewards effortlessly. By integrating all cards into one virtual wallet, it intelligently selects the best card for every purchase, optimizing rewards in real time. No need to guess which card to use, as it does the work for you—unlike Apple Pay or Samsung Pay, it guarantees the maximum benefit every time. It’s time to unlock rewards, whether it’s a dream vacation, your next Peloton, or even investing in crypto. Cipher ensures the money you’d otherwise leave behind stays in your pocket.
Founders:
Ahmed Mady, Michael McAlpin, Jesse Honiberg
Affiliation:
MIT, Harvard
Country:
United States