SCRA adds new member startups, awards funding

The South Carolina Research Authority has some new members. Clutch Intelligence, PostPixel, AmICompliant, Memberworks, Pathly, PSF R&D Labs and Vismerch were accepted as SCRA member companies.

All SCRA member companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s member benefits and startup resources, can apply for grant funding and have the potential to be considered for investment from SCRA’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc.

SCRA announced these new members April 14:

Clutch Intelligence also received a $25,000 startup grant. The West Columbia-based startup is an AI-powered voice control platform designed for gamers and streamers, enabling hands-free management of games, applications, streaming tools and system functions through natural language commands. It integrates with tools like OBS, Discord and Spotify to reduce disruptions, enhance immersion and transform the PC into a fully interactive, AI-driven environment.

New member PostPixel also received a cash award — a $15,000 micro grant. The Lexington-based AI-powered marketing automation platform is designed specifically for home service businesses, enabling users to generate, schedule and manage digital marketing from a single dashboard. By automating content creation, branding and lead generation, the platform helps businesses maintain a consistent online presence, save time and drive growth without the need for dedicated marketing resources.

AmICompliant is a Greenville-based startup designed to empower health care professionals to effortlessly manage, track and enhance their professional and regulatory standing within a secure and unified platform. The platform aids health care organizations and staffing agencies to quickly verify compliance and onboard new staff members in days as opposed to weeks and months.

Memberworks, based in Daniel Island, has developed an all-in-one membership management platform designed for complex nonprofits and community organizations, helping them manage members, programs, payments and communications in a single system. The platform focuses on enhancing engagement and operational efficiency through customizable tools, data insights and seamless user experiences for both staff and members.

New member company Pathly is a Lancaster-based company that has designed an AI-powered student guidance platform that helps high school students explore career paths, discover post-graduation options and build personalized roadmaps for their future. The platform combines assessments, real-time AI support and actionable planning tools to help students make informed decisions about college, trades, certifications and careers.

PSF R&D Labs is a Mount Pleasant-based company that develops spray foam system solutions designed to be fully compatible with a wide range of SPF rig equipment, regardless of make or model. Built by experienced applicators, their systems strive to balance affordability and performance to meet the needs of both independent operators and large-scale fleets.

Vismerch is a Charleston-based company that has developed a sales and CRM platform built specifically for consumer-packaged goods, helping teams manage retailers, distributors and field operations in one centralized system. It enables companies to track products, streamline communication and gain real-time visibility across their entire sales ecosystem to improve execution and drive growth.

“We welcome these new member companies and congratulate those that received funding,” SCRA Interim President and CEO Bill Kirkland said in the release.

SCRA was chartered in 1983 by the state to fuel South Carolina’s innovation economy through the impact of comprehensive services to technology-based startups, academia, and industry.