ACA Showcase to Feature 11 Startups at 2026 Summit

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Eleven companies will be featured at the Angel Capital Association Innovation Funders Showcase during the 2026 ACA Summit, scheduled for April 21–23 in Westminster, Colorado, organizers said.

The companies were selected and sponsored by Keiretsu Forum-MST, which said the group was chosen through structured screening and investor-led due diligence. This marks the 13th consecutive year the organization has presented companies at the showcase.

The participating companies span healthcare, medical devices, artificial intelligence, and energy technology sectors.

Solaris Endovascular, led by CEO Randy Hubbell, is developing a drug-eluting stent platform targeting dialysis access and peripheral artery disease.

Wellvii, led by CEO Mark Khachaturian, offers a connected healthcare system designed to measure multiple vital signs from a single device.

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CORIT Medical, led by CEO Aaron Tutwiler, focuses on a single-use surgical device aimed at reducing nasal obstruction.

Sarcomatrix, led by CEO David Craig, is advancing therapies for muscle-wasting diseases, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

PatentVest, with COO Javier Chamorro, is developing an artificial intelligence-based platform for patent development.

Trace Orthopedics, led by CEO Adam Greenspan, is developing a minimally invasive method to repair tendon injuries.

Healionics, led by CEO Mike Connolly, is working on vascular access technologies for patients with kidney failure.

Actuated Medical, led by CEO Maureen L. Mulvihill, Ph.D., develops medical devices designed to improve access and delivery in complex procedures.

Quix Labs, led by CEO Zachary Starr, is developing a nicotine reduction platform for adult smokers and vapers.

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Pharma in Silica, led by CEO Francois Arcand, is working on a targeted chemotherapy delivery platform.

Variablegrid, led by CEO Dan Lafferty, is developing an energy management platform to support electric vehicle charging without infrastructure upgrades.

“The companies in this group reflect disciplined selection and a focus on execution,” said Howard Lubert, president of Keiretsu Forum-MST.

The showcase is designed to connect accredited investors, family offices, and venture capital participants with companies that have undergone screening and diligence, with opportunities for meetings and access to investment materials.

Keiretsu Forum-MST is part of the global Keiretsu Forum network, which connects investors with early-stage companies and supports investment evaluation and participation.

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