Pressure Chamber

When: August 19, 2025, 3-4:30 p.m. (Live Pitches), 4:30-6 p.m. (Happy Hour/Networking)
Where: The Sylvee, 25 S. Livingston St., Madison, WI 53703

Pressure Chamber returns for its 12th year as emerging companies again compete for the coveted “golden suitcase,” as well as a reserved spot in the Chamber’s exclusive Greater Madison startup meetings with top Silicon Valley investment firms this fall.

Participating companies will pitch in front of a panel of national investors and a live audience, with the winning company chosen based on a combination of judges scoring and audience votes.

The 2025 Pressure Chamber finalists are:

Atrility is transforming cardiac care with AI-driven arrhythmia diagnostics and prediction using the highest quality cardiac waveform data available, accessed through a patented device in use at hospitals nationwide. This equips clinicians with the critical information they need to quickly identify and act on dangerous arrhythmias, helping improve clinical outcomes, shorten length of stay and reduce cost of care.
Maxwave is pioneering long-range wireless power beaming — delivering energy without wires using focused electromagnetic waves. This technology enables efficient, safe and scalable power transfer for autonomous systems, disaster recovery, remote operations and smart cities.
redelevenlabs uses AI to crack down on AI-driven impersonation and defamation. This revolutionary new tool helps individuals and agencies detect and remove deepfake or harmful content quickly and affordably without expensive legal teams.
Reliable Residence connects healthcare professionals with furnished monthly housing. Founded by a physician who experienced the housing struggle firsthand, Reliable Residence makes it easy for nurses and doctors to find safe, reliable places to stay — so they can focus on caring for our community.
Strudel uses AI to automate complex technical support by analyzing production data and code, cutting resolution time by 65% and saving engineering teams 20% of their time for product development. The Madison-based startup addresses a $264 billion problem affecting B2B SaaS companies whose engineers spend 30-50% of their time on customer support instead of building products.

Event Details:

Chamber Members and Forward Fest pass holders: Free
Non-members: $30

NOTE: In fairness to all the participating companies, the doors will close and entry will be denied once the first company takes the stage.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor:

Supporting Sponsors:

Reception Sponsor:

Registration Sponsor:

Voting Sponsor:

Student Sponsor:

Community Sponsors:
JP Cullen
The Gialamas Company, Inc.

Investor Sponsors:
4490 Ventures
Baird Capital
Idea Fund
Mastercraft Ventures
Rock River Capital Partners

Venue Sponsor:
FPC Live

For additional questions, contact:

Kevin Little
Vice President
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce
(608) 443-1949
kevin@madisonbiz.com