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Hawaii’s Virtual Investment Readiness and Business Scaling Program

preX ALUMNI

Meet the companies from past preX cohorts

Waimea Herb Company

Waimea Herb Company is a family business providing locally grown, harvested, and handmade Hawaiian herbal teas.

Violet and Jack LLC

Violet and Jack creates plant-based comfort foods that make a vegan diet more relatable, convenient and satisfying.

Uncle's Ice Cream

We make Hawaii's iconic ultru-indulgent ice cream treats with the flavors of the islands.

Mu'umu'u Heaven

Mu'umu'u Heaven is an earth loving, fun loving, ocean loving lifestyle brand on Oahu, HAWAII.

Kū-A-Kanaka LLC

Kū-A-Kanaka LLC is a Native Hawaiian social enterprise providing quality products and services to revitalize Hawaiian language, culture and traditions.

Iwahai

Iwahai allows users to record 30 seconds of audio on a map to save memories, share moment's with friends, or make recommendations.

Wooden Wave

Wooden Wave is husband and wife art team that specializes in murals and creative services.

The ArtScope™

The ArtScope™ is a curated platform of fine art that enables frictionless buying in the primary art market.

Vintage Vinegars

Husband and wife team set out to create a product that would improve the health of both individuals and island economy.

Punahele Provisions, PBC

Punahele Provisions, PBC is Hawaii's baby food made from all-natural ingredients and superfoods grown by Hawaii farmers.

Maui SweetnSpicy

Maui SweetnSpicy creates delicious flavors to support healthy lifestyles thru the daily use of our cacao based spices.

Traveling Plum

Traveling Plum uses locally grown fruit to make Mui or Crackseed candies. The candies are all natural, all local, with no added perservatives.

Dan-o’s Döner

Dan-o’s Döner is developing healthy wholesale food products at an affordable price

Groupd

Groupd helps singles connect in comfortable, low-pressure small group settings.

Ala! Regenerative Travel

ALA! Regenerative Travel aims to create jobs in the cultural heritage and volun-tourism markets while providing new tours that are measurably better for the environment, host culture, and resident community.

Koko Kai Foods LLC

The only plant based, dairy alternative cultured Coconut Made in Hawaii.

Hello World Games

“Hello World” is the most fun, efficient, and effective way to become conversationally fluent in a foreign language.

Pop Culture Artisan Pops

Refreshing, creative, artisanal pops hand crafted in Hawaii.

Sugarcane Dane

Tropical syrups sustainably made to help bartenders, bakers, baristas, and beverage enthusiasts perform their craft in flavorful, playful, and innovative ways.

Aila Niu Hawaii

Aila Niu Hawai'i helps keep your skin healthy and strong by producing hand crafted premium skin care products made with our 100% Hawaiian Coconut Oil.

Ai.Fish

Ai.Fish is a leading artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision consultancy company based on Oahu with directly relevant expertise and experience in fisheries, coral and benthic analysis driven AI/ML solutions in the Pacific Region.

Greenshoot

Greenshoot is developing a public registry to help survivors recover from a natural disaster faster by connecting them with potential donors.

Kamuela Gourmet

Kamuela Gourmet produces small batch, crunchy, gourmet granola and muesli with standard, seasonal and limited edition flavors.

Kupuna Care Pair

Kupuna Care Pair is an online marketplace that enables families to connect to suitable elderly care facilities quickly and efficiently.

Circul8 Hawai'i

Circul8 Hawai’i is reducing waste by eliminating disposables through a reuse service that collects, sanitizes, and returns containers to businesses.

Vespucci Collective

Zero-emissions bioenergy through industrial hemp agriculture.

Moana Water

Moana Water offers a sustainable and eco-friendly bottled water solution focused on eliminating plastic in Hawaii and beyond.

'Ōlena Teahouse

'Ōlena Teahouse provides fresh natural farmed drinks & snacks from our farms, from our soil to your soul, everyone needs 'ōlena in their lives!

ʻAi Share

‘Ai Share connects Hawai’i’s surplus of food to Hawai’i’s demand for food through an innovative, user-friendly online platform.

StudyDuck

StudyDuck - your personal learning pal! StudyDuck helps reduce the friction of learning on your own.

GameDevHQ

On-demand coding bootcamp helping individuals get a career in tech through 1:1 mentorship, accountability, and support.

Cloud Nalu

Software development group and brokerage/exchange platform offering "Bitcoin as a Service" for people, businesses and institutions who want to integrate with Bitcoin.

Equipt Health

Help for obstructive sleep apnea, prescribed online and delivered to your door.

ILI Hawaiian Scrub

Organic Coffee and Salt Scrubs handcrafted in Kauai.

Education Incubator

Hawaiʻi-based and Hawaiʻi-focused non-profit specializing in Innovation With Aloha, helping to support learners and organizations to harness creativity, purpose, joy and passion in service of a better world for all.

Work It Out

Hawaiian owned active lifestyle store curated for Hawai’i living.

Manaolana Ranch for Youth and Their Families

Faith-based nonprofit offering free youth programs for families on Oahu.

OceanHead Solar & Electric

Women owned electrical contracting company specializing in solar PV, EV charging, and energy efficiency.

EcoNexus

First ever exchange traded fund comprised entirely of public benefit corporations worldwide, allowing investors to place their money at the nexus of sustainability, fair labor, and economic well-being.

Lavaloha

Growers and makers of 100% single-origin Hawaiian chocolate.

Andaya Real Estate School

Real estate continuing education school providing real estate licensees in Hawaii with the required continuing education hours to keep their license.

Hi Wetsuits

Locally manufactured custom wetsuits for freedive, spearfish, and surf enthusiasts.

SOL VAE

Innovative, responsibly-made hybrid bras that support active women on land and water.

Wakeful State

Video production company and a digital design studio that is stepping into the metaverse.

Orig Entertainment

Multimedia conglomerate that creates viral videos, TV shows, full length films, and NFTs for the Asian-American Pacific Islander Market (AAPI).

Kā Uhi Hawai'i

Cultural education and consulting group that provides live and online experiences for participants to connect to their genealogical traditions and values to help them navigate their life journey.

Patina Powder Coat by Maui Powder Works

New twist to achieving a realistic patina copper effect on metal in a non-traditional way.

The Happy Bento LLC

A healthy school lunch and home-delivered meal delivery service on Oahu.

Oliver’s Original Coconut Lemonade

Uniquely refreshing lemonades and mixers that taste like paid vacation.

Surf Soap Company LLC

Surf Soap handmakes vegan, plastic free, ocean safe hair & skincare for all ocean lovers.

Aloha Sweet Remedies LLC

100% locally made elderberry syrup, cold pressed juices, immunity elixirs and vegan treats.

Aloha Bites

Aloha Bites cupcakes and preserves are made with local ingredients and plant based food coloring. Sharing aloha one bite at a time.

Healthy Baby Hawaii

Healthy Baby Hawaii gives parents more time in their day by providing fresh, locally made food for their keiki.

Shaka Shoots LLC

Shaka Shoots is the U.S.'s largest platform that makes booking a local professional photographer quick, easy, & affordable. Spend Less. Smile More.®

Maxint, Inc.

Maxint is a money management platform that helps you gain insight into the purchasing power of your monies sitting in zero interest accounts.

Alohiʻena

Alohiʻena offers all natural bath and body products to bring our your inner radiance.

Barefoot Chocolatini

One stop shop for all things Hawai'i cacao and chocolate - Tours, Tastings, Treasures for Special Occasions, Celebrations and Everyday Magic.

Kapena School of Music

Inspiring the growth and the leadership of the youth in Hawai’i, and ensuring the well-being of our community through creative expression.

Tails of Hawaii

A balanced experience for your pet when travel, work, or other obligations keep you apart.

Momento

Momento is a software product that helps people process their grief and honor the legacy of a loved one who has died.

KoaWood Ranch

Vertically-integrated conservation forestry, logging, milling finished goods manufacturing and retailing company established to support our reforestation work on the ranch.

OHIA TECHNOLOGY

Strategic consulting and project management services for cloud software development, process improvement, automation and training for non-profits and small to medium businesses.

Ignite Fitness Clothing LLC

Clothing line to encourage the community to take action and while also sharing the love of God. Where passion and purpose meets drive and determination!

Jinan Banna LLC

Nutrition consulting company run by a registered dietitian offering nutrition coaching to busy working women seeking to lose weight, as well as nutrition writing and presentation services.

Seitan Sisters

The Seitan Sisters offer vegan fried "chicken" as a more delicious and eco friendly alternative for both vegan and non-vegan customers.

Mona Hawaii

Ceramic refillable candles handmade on Hawaii Island.

Kō ʻEwa

Kō ʻEwa is a collective space for kaiāulu to build a network of knowledge, connection, and innovation.

ElleLiveAction LLC

ElleLiveAction is an Empowerment Self-Defense business based on the island of Maui teaching holistic violence prevention strategies through game-based & scenario-based learning.

Oceantroller LLC

Hands-on snorkeling and freediving programs increasing your comfort and confidence for your underwater adventures.

Meet The Team & Learn More

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Info Session

VIRTUAL INFO SESSION

Monday | April 4, 2022 | 12pm - 1pm HST

JOIN THE preX OHANA & APPLY TODAY

The Application Process

Round 1: The process begins with a quick Round 1 Application (~10 minutes to complete). Our team will respond to you within a week of submission.
(ROUND 1 APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY, 11/21/2021).

Round 2: If you're selected to move on, you will receive an invitation to the Round 2 Application to provide additional information about your venture.

Round 3: The final step of the process, you may be invited to an interview to personally connect with the preX team.

Acceptance is on a rolling basis, and spots can fill up quickly. Apply as early as possible to increase your chances of securing a seat in the preX program.

Tue, 11/16

Virtual Info Session

Sun, 11/21

Round 1 Application Deadline

Mon, 12/13

Cohort Start Date

Sun, 1/16

Cohort End Date

JOIN THE preX OHANA & APPLY TODAY

The Application Process

Round 1: The process begins with a quick Round 1 Application (~10 minutes to complete). Our team will respond to you within a week of submission.

Round 2: If you're selected to move on, you will receive an invitation to the Round 2 Application to provide additional information about your venture.

Round 3: The final step of the process, you may be invited to an interview to personally connect with the preX team.

Acceptance is on a rolling basis, and spots can fill up quickly. Apply as early as possible to increase your chances of securing a seat in the preX program.

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