gBETA Wyoming Celebrates Milestone 10th Cohort of Local Entrepreneurs
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Five more Wyoming startups have been selected for gener8tor’s national gBETA startup accelerator. This group of five represents the 10th cohort of Wyoming-based companies selected for the program, for a total of 50 Wyoming startups accelerated since gBETA Wyoming launched in 2020.
The following five Wyoming startups were chosen from a competitive pool of nearly 40 applicants: Point Blank Tech; Wyonics; UW Nano; EstateScribe; and Pixelpay. More details about the companies are below.
gBETA Wyoming is a free, virtual and statewide seven-week accelerator program offered through national venture capital firm gener8tor. It is designed for early-stage Wyoming companies looking to grow, meet mentors and pitch investors. Startup founders receive intensive one-on-one coaching and access to gener8tor's national network of mentors, customers, corporate partners and investors. The cohort also receives continuous support as alumni of the program.
Since launching in 2020, gBETA Wyoming alumni companies have hailed from 14 Wyoming communities, created 195+ jobs, and raised $20.4M in follow-on funding after completing the accelerator, bringing in $28 to Wyoming for every $1 invested by the gBETA Wyoming program sponsor, Microsoft.
“At Microsoft, we’re committed to fueling innovation, expanding access to technology and empowering entrepreneurs in Wyoming,” said Mike Egan, General Manager of Microsoft TechSpark. “gBETA Wyoming is turning that vision into reality by driving momentum, sparking economic growth and helping build a stronger, tech-enabled future for the state.”
This year, The Business Studio @ Laramie County Community College also joined as a valuable supporting partner on the gBETA program.
At the end of the gBETA program, startup founders will pitch their companies to mentors, investors, community partners and the public at a free showcase event from 4-6 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the Laramie County Community College Flex Tech Building in Cheyenne.
At the showcase, alongside the gBETA pitches, attendees will also celebrate the accomplishments of gener8tor Skills Wyoming graduates. This statewide, workforce-focused initiative — also supported by Microsoft — helps job seekers gain in-demand training and career certifications. By supporting entrepreneurs and upskilling workers in tandem, gener8tor and Microsoft are driving economic mobility and innovation across Wyoming.
Startup companies and founders interested in learning more about gBETA’s programming and resources or applying to a future program can visit the gener8tor gBETA website or reach out to Baylie Evans at baylie@gener8tor.com. Those interested in meeting the current cohort companies as mentors or investors are encouraged to connect as well.
Introducing the gBETA Wyoming Fall 2025 Cohort
Pixelpay (Cheyenne) modernizes payments for coin operated machines. Pixelpay’s patented technology empowers machine owners, operators and users to seamlessly make and receive digital payments and manage revenue in real time. Pixelpay has active pilot partners in arcades across Colorado and Wyoming and is preparing to launch its full beta network.
Hannah Michaud - pixelpay-team@pixelpay-app.com
Wyonics (Laramie) researchers have developed and patented instrumentation to better analyze microparticles such as microplastics and nuclear materials. The instrument will be used by government and university labs, high-tech manufacturers and pharmaceutical producers to do new, innovative things with very tiny materials. Wyonics was awarded a U.S. patent and received $1.8M from the U.S. Department of Energy and the State of Wyoming to develop a commercial prototype, which is now ready to go to market.
Kristin Di Bona - krdibona@wyonics.com
UW Nano’s (Laramie) patented membrane works 12 times better than market-standard membranes for desalination – removing salt from water. Water treatment companies involved in treating drinking water can simply replace the current membranes they are using with UW Nano’s new technology for improved efficiency and less energy use; no new facility or processes needed. UW Nano has patented this technology and is in the top 50 for the X Prize Water Scarcity contest.
John Hoberg - hoberg@uwyo.edu
EstateScribe (Jackson) makes estate planning easier and faster for estate-planning attorneys. Using an AI-native tool, EstateScribe transforms client intake data into dynamic, legally accurate documents in minutes rather than hours. EstateScribe is launching pilot testing with five firms, and recently signed a co-marketing agreement with 8AM, a client management software company with over 2,000 estate planners on the platform.
Tyler Bass - tyler.bass@estatescribe.io
Point Blank Tech (Cody) designs and manufactures the E-Pod, a patented electronically adjustable shooting rest system that gives shooters fast target acquisition and precise, repeatable stability at extreme ranges. The E-Pod is initially targeted for extreme long-range (ELR) competitive shooters, and future markets will include hunters, law enforcement and military. Point Blank Tech has earned $70K in grants from the Wyoming Business Council and Impact 307, and partnered with Accu-Tac, a leading U.S. bipod manufacturer, to bring the E-Pod to market.
Branden Christensen - admin@pointblank-tech.com
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About gener8tor
gener8tor is a global venture firm and accelerator network that supports startups, workers, employers, artists and musicians across race, place and gender. gener8tor partners with companies, governments, universities and nonprofits to operate accelerator programs and conferences in more than 45 communities across 25 states and territories and three countries. Fast Company named gener8tor one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021 and 2022. The International Trade Council recognized gener8tor as the Global Venture Capital Firm of the Year in 2022.
About gBETA
gBETA is a non-equity accelerator that facilitates the growth of early-stage companies through a network-driven program. This accelerator supports five startups per cohort and requires no fees for startups and takes no equity. Since launching in 2015, gBETA accelerator alumni have raised $940M+ in capital and created 6,300+ jobs across the U.S. and internationally.