4 Birmingham startups making tech moves + headlines right now

Birmingham’s tech and startup ecosystem is constantly evolving. From expanding corporate housing networks to securing AI integrations, local companies are making some major moves right now.

Whether they are landing fresh partnerships or launching from scratch, here are a few Birmingham startups that have made some buzz recently.

Landing expands corporate team with strategic new hires

• What they do: A flexible-stay apartment network providing corporate housing solutions.
• The news: Landing is expanding its corporate housing network and bringing on new leadership to help, the company said in a recent press release. In April, Landing announced a slate of new executive hires to support this next phase of growth, including a new chief financial officer and an executive vice president of strategic accounts.

Dash Solutions collaborates with Regions Bank for new digital payment tool

• What they do: A fintech infrastructure company, formerly known as Prepaid Technologies.
• The news: Dash Solutions is teaming up with another Birmingham powerhouse. Last month, the startup announced a collaboration with Regions Bank. Together, they are launching a treasury management tool designed to help corporate clients seamlessly transition from traditional paper checks to real-time digital payouts.

Nyad secures $1.3 million to protect water infrastructure with AI

• What they do: A software startup building AI-powered tools for the wastewater management industry.
• The news: Operating out of Innovation Depot, Nyad is tackling a major workforce shortage in the wastewater industry. In March, the startup announced it successfully closed a $1.3 million pre-seed funding round, Hyepotamus reported. The capital will help the company expand its platform, which acts as a critical decision support tool for plant operators.

Prismm introduces digital vault for essential life documents

• What they do: A digital vault designed to simplify the transfer of wealth and information after a loved one passes.
• The news: Navigating essential life documents and generational wealth information can be a difficult process, but Prismm is looking to change that. The platform officially launched in mid-2025 to help users securely manage, store and transfer these vital documents.
  • A few months ago, CEO Martha Underwood was among the seven Birmingham women leaders who were honored by a special MAX Transit bus unveiled by the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) in celebration of Women’s History Month.

Innovation Depot kicks off Voltage Cohort 12 with new startups

Birmingham’s incubator programs are actively fostering the next generation of local tech. In April 2026, Innovation Depot officially kicked off its Voltage Cohort 12, welcoming a new group of early-stage startups that are actively preparing to launch their minimum viable products in the coming months.

The cohort consists of:

• Anthony Dirmeyer
• Brandon Cleveland
• Brandon Weaver
• Chris Townsley
• Daleesha Cadore
• Esteban Cabassa
• Felicia Sodeen
• Gaurav Rathi
• Gregory Goetcheus
• Jenna Farris
• Jhana Plump
• Jonathan Mitchell
• Kerrick Jordan
• Laura Lee Stjernstrom
• Malika Freeman
• Matthew Furnas
• Parker Hawkins
• Reis Gordon
• Taylor Trepagnier
• Yesh Logabiraman

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