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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2025 ~ VetsinTech, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting U.S. military veterans and spouses through tech-based programs and opportunities, has announced the semi-finalists for its 2025 Startup Pitch competition. This annual event, now in its fifth year, recognizes and accelerates early-stage startups founded by veterans and military spouses.
The competition, proudly hosted by VetsinTech and sponsored by J.P. Morgan, allows founders to present their ideas to a panel of esteemed business and finance experts. Five finalists will advance to the final round of the competition, where they will compete live for cash prizes at the VetsinTech event on August 12, 2025 at the San Francisco office of a16z. The winners will be announced during the in-person pitch event.
The five semi-finalists are all military veteran or spouse-owned startups with innovative ideas that have already gained traction in their respective industries. Deepinvent.AI is an AI-driven invention engine that helps companies protect their intellectual property by accelerating the patent development process. Backed by a $500,000 investment from Antler, this platform has potential to revolutionize innovation across critical industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, and automotive.
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Entropy Robotics is another semi-finalist offering specialized robotics solutions designed for small robots and autonomous systems. With strategic partnerships already in place, this NDAA-compliant company focuses on applications in crop yield prediction and industrial automation.
Quivly AI is a B2B platform that provides intelligent agents for post-sales teams to enhance customer success and retention. With top-tier enterprise clients like Redis and Upflex already on board, this company has demonstrated strong market validation in the competitive AI agent space.
WorkUp is an AI-powered hiring marketplace that has achieved over $500,000 in sales while serving both B2B and B2C markets. Its platform streamlines talent acquisition through intelligent matching and automated recruitment processes, with strong traction among leading universities like USC and UCLA.
Lastly, Yuzi Care is an AI-powered postpartum care platform that has generated $150,000 in revenue through its scalable dual-sided marketplace model. This platform connects new mothers with specialized care providers, leveraging artificial intelligence to personalize support during the critical postpartum period.
Katherine Webster, Founder and CEO of VetsinTech, expressed her excitement for the competition and the impact veteran founders are making in the tech industry. "Veterans and military spouses continue to prove they're not just ready to lead in tech – they're already building the future," she said. "This competition gives us a front-row seat to the bold ideas and real-world impact veteran founders are making. We're proud to support their journey through our pitch competition and broader entrepreneurship programs."
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A panel of expert judges will evaluate each startup based on innovation, product-market fit, potential for impact, and alignment with VetsinTech's mission. The winners will receive cash prizes of $25,000 for first place, $10,000 for second place, and $5,000 for third place.
Rhett Jeppson, Executive Director of J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking, highlighted the unique skills that military experience brings to the startup ecosystem. "Military experience develops exceptional leaders who bring discipline, strategic thinking and resilience to the startup ecosystem," he said. "This year's extraordinary finalists demonstrate that Veteran founders aren't just participating in the innovation economy, they're also actively working to solve some of society's biggest challenges."
VetsinTech has been empowering veteran entrepreneurs through various programs such as startup bootcamps, mentorships, hackathons and venture-focused training programs for over a decade. The annual pitch competition is just one part of their commitment to accelerating veteran entrepreneurship and innovation in the tech sector.
The competition, proudly hosted by VetsinTech and sponsored by J.P. Morgan, allows founders to present their ideas to a panel of esteemed business and finance experts. Five finalists will advance to the final round of the competition, where they will compete live for cash prizes at the VetsinTech event on August 12, 2025 at the San Francisco office of a16z. The winners will be announced during the in-person pitch event.
The five semi-finalists are all military veteran or spouse-owned startups with innovative ideas that have already gained traction in their respective industries. Deepinvent.AI is an AI-driven invention engine that helps companies protect their intellectual property by accelerating the patent development process. Backed by a $500,000 investment from Antler, this platform has potential to revolutionize innovation across critical industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, and automotive.
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Entropy Robotics is another semi-finalist offering specialized robotics solutions designed for small robots and autonomous systems. With strategic partnerships already in place, this NDAA-compliant company focuses on applications in crop yield prediction and industrial automation.
Quivly AI is a B2B platform that provides intelligent agents for post-sales teams to enhance customer success and retention. With top-tier enterprise clients like Redis and Upflex already on board, this company has demonstrated strong market validation in the competitive AI agent space.
WorkUp is an AI-powered hiring marketplace that has achieved over $500,000 in sales while serving both B2B and B2C markets. Its platform streamlines talent acquisition through intelligent matching and automated recruitment processes, with strong traction among leading universities like USC and UCLA.
Lastly, Yuzi Care is an AI-powered postpartum care platform that has generated $150,000 in revenue through its scalable dual-sided marketplace model. This platform connects new mothers with specialized care providers, leveraging artificial intelligence to personalize support during the critical postpartum period.
Katherine Webster, Founder and CEO of VetsinTech, expressed her excitement for the competition and the impact veteran founders are making in the tech industry. "Veterans and military spouses continue to prove they're not just ready to lead in tech – they're already building the future," she said. "This competition gives us a front-row seat to the bold ideas and real-world impact veteran founders are making. We're proud to support their journey through our pitch competition and broader entrepreneurship programs."
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A panel of expert judges will evaluate each startup based on innovation, product-market fit, potential for impact, and alignment with VetsinTech's mission. The winners will receive cash prizes of $25,000 for first place, $10,000 for second place, and $5,000 for third place.
Rhett Jeppson, Executive Director of J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking, highlighted the unique skills that military experience brings to the startup ecosystem. "Military experience develops exceptional leaders who bring discipline, strategic thinking and resilience to the startup ecosystem," he said. "This year's extraordinary finalists demonstrate that Veteran founders aren't just participating in the innovation economy, they're also actively working to solve some of society's biggest challenges."
VetsinTech has been empowering veteran entrepreneurs through various programs such as startup bootcamps, mentorships, hackathons and venture-focused training programs for over a decade. The annual pitch competition is just one part of their commitment to accelerating veteran entrepreneurship and innovation in the tech sector.
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