PHL Inno has just released its 10 Greater Philadelphia Startups to Watch in 2024 list, highlighting local startups that came through a turbulent year and are stronger because of it, writes Ryan Mulligan.
Seven are headquartered in Philadelphia.
Baleena, founded by three University of Pennsylvania alums, has a filtration device designed to capture microplastics and microfibers that are shed during the wash cycle of clothes and linens.
BlueWhale Bio has a technology platform designed to address and overcome bottlenecks in the cell and gene therapy manufacturing process.
Carbon Reform is on a mission to democratize access to carbon capture technology.
Fashionkind is an eco-conscious apparel brand founded by Nina Farran and actress Sophia Bush.
Philomina Kane, CEO of KIN Apparel, appeared on Shark Tank last year and is looking to keep the momentum going into 2024.
Founded in 2020, Penn spinout, Treeswift, uses drones and robotics to capture extensive data on forests.
Verismo Therapeutics is focused on immunotherapy candidates that target a variety of cancers and has developed a novel KIR-CAR platform technology.
Read more about the startups that are on the scene to make a positive impact in a range of industries and sectors in Philadelphia at PHL Inno.
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Sophia Bush is an environmental justice advocate and co-founded eco-conscious apparel brand, Fashionkind.
