Alexandria, VA – Innovation took center stage last week as RIoT hosted its RAP XIX Investor Pitch Event at the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) office. The event brought together visionary founders, insightful investors, and industry leaders, all focused on one mission: fueling the next wave of technological breakthroughs.

From the moment the first pitch began, the energy in the room was electric. Six promising startups—EVAS, Wolfberry LLC, 3D Orthobiologic Solutions (3DOS), Nasoni, Phase II, and AnswerThis—stepped up to showcase their cutting-edge solutions, each tackling major industry challenges. Investors and attendees listened intently as founders detailed their journeys, market opportunities, and the impact their innovations could have on the world.

A Hub for Connection and Growth

Beyond the pitches, the event served as a powerful networking forum. Investors engaged in discussions with founders, exchanging insights and exploring potential partnerships. Conversations weren’t just about funding—they were about collaboration, strategic growth, and building an innovation ecosystem that thrives beyond a single event.

“Events like this aren’t just about pitching ideas; they’re about creating opportunities,” said Rachael Newberry, RIoT’s Program Director. “It’s about putting ambitious entrepreneurs in the same room with the people who can bring connections and resources to bear to scale their businesses.”

Startups on the Rise

Each participating startup demonstrated not just innovation, but real-world impact:

  • EVAS is transforming sales in high-touch industries like insurance, real estate, and automotive with a consultative platform that instantly converts hot leads into real-time, face-to-face video sales calls, redefining how relationships drive revenue.
  • Wolfberry LLC is pioneering the future of IoT by integrating blockchain-powered cybersecurity and machine-to-machine micro-payments, creating a more secure, autonomous, and connected world.
  • 3D Orthobiologic Solutions (3DOS) is revolutionizing healthcare through advanced materials science, 3D-printed bone grafts, and cell culture scaffolding for drug development.
  • Nasoni is redefining the smart home with an intelligent faucet that enhances accessibility and transforms the sink into a hub for health monitoring and wellness.
  • Phase II, a veteran-owned leader in government contracting, is advancing cybersecurity, biometric identity, and threat detection, ensuring the highest levels of security for mission-critical operations.
  • AnswerThis is supercharging research with a Multi-LLM AI tool that accelerates literature reviews, streamlining how researchers analyze and synthesize vast amounts of data.

The Future of Innovation Starts Here

As the event concluded, one thing was clear—this wasn’t just a pitch event. It was a catalyst for growth. The conversations and connections made in the room will continue to shape the trajectory of these startups, helping them secure the support, funding, and mentorship they need to scale.

For RIoT, this is the heart of our mission. We know innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. That’s why we are not just supporting entrepreneurs, but building entire ecosystems where technology, innovation, and investment thrive.

As these startups move forward, the question isn’t just who will invest? but rather, how will these innovations reshape industries, solve real-world problems, and drive the next era of technological advancement?

If yesterday was any indication, the future is looking bright.