At this year’s 757 TechNite Awards, the Startup to Watch category celebrated early-stage innovators that are not only pushing the limits of technology but also strengthening Hampton Roads’ growing startup community. Sponsored by REaKTOR, the award recognized five emerging companies that reflect the region’s creativity, grit, and forward momentum.
Attorney Live is closing the justice gap with its tele-law platform, offering fast, affordable access to licensed attorneys through a user-friendly mobile app. By blending technology and legal services, the company is making legal help more approachable and accessible to millions of Americans. Learn more about Attorney Live here.
Crunchy Hydration, a women-owned functional beverage brand, is redefining wellness with its “Self-Care in a Can” sparkling waters. With zero sugar, zero calories, and real functional benefits, Crunchy is quickly becoming a national name—on the shelves of Whole Foods, Kroger, Wegmans, and beyond. Learn more about Crunchy Hydration here.
Tidal Flight, this year’s Startup to Watch winner, is developing Polaris, a hybrid-electric amphibious aircraft designed to cut regional travel times in half by operating directly from waterways. With a clean-sheet composite design, plug-in hybrid powertrain, and dramatic reductions in cost, fuel burn, and noise, Tidal Flight represents the kind of bold, world-changing technology born right here in Hampton Roads. Learn more about Tidal Flight here.
VroomBrick is re-architecting the way homes are bought and sold. By replacing traditional real estate commissions with a simple 1% technology fee, the platform empowers buyers and sellers to manage their transactions with transparency, smart tools, and on-demand guidance. Learn more about VroomBrick here.
Where2Wheel (W2W) is unlocking legal, insured, and nearby off-road access for 4×4 enthusiasts through its two-sided marketplace connecting drivers with private landowners. The company’s model not only creates new recreation opportunities but also new income streams for property owners. Learn more about Where2Wheel here.
Each of these startups is charting its own course, but together they showcase why Hampton Roads is a region to watch — a place where ideas take flight.
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