The remote-first company that's headquartered in D.C. connects new graduates with employers, mentors and associations for hiring.

The NYC company is opening a location in D.C. in Eckington later this fall. The Brooklyn Boulders gym uses touch-sensitive technology to track a climber's progress up the wall.

The pair released their first product last week, which helps students determine which college is the right pick for them: "It's our way of putting our money where our mouth is," said Edmit cofounder and COO Sabrina Manville.

Plus, BigBear.ai and NextNav were both taken public via SPAC deals this month, and SAIC acquired Arlington's Halfaker.

UrbanStems cofounders Ajay Kori and Jeff Sheely started Allay Lamp to bring relief from a green light device into the darkness for people struggling with migraines.

The company announced Thursday that it landed a $32 million Series B round, led by Tiger Global Management. "We are chasing our own growth," said CEO Jeremiah Lowin.

With "Your Next Big Idea," Sanders is providing a guide to innovation. The founder looked to make it actionable for readers.

The inaugural Startup Boost cohort included five DC companies in the pre-accelerator stage. When selecting applicants, codirectors Steven Rodriguez and Stephen Beauchamp said they looked for startups solving meaningful problems.

The data intelligence company reached a $1.01 billion valuation following the completion of a $60 million Series B round led by Advance Venture Partners.

Less than a month after announcing the first space in Tysons, Virginia, the company has a new location for its Hospitality Living offerings. This time, it's in DC's West End neighborhood.