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July 14, 2026
MaxHSA : Unlocking the Full Potential of Health Savings Accounts
For millions of Americans, a Health Savings Account (HSA) represents one of the most powerful financial tools available. Offering a unique combination of tax advantages and long-term investment potential, HSAs can help individuals save for both current healthcare expenses and retirement. Yet despite these benefits, many account holders never contribute enough to fully realize their HSA's value. MaxHSA, a portfolio company of Brown and White Ventures, is changing that. Now available nationwide, MaxHSA introduces the first gamified loyalty platform designed specifically to help consumers increase their HSA contributions without reducing their take-home pay. Founded by healthcare benefits veterans Sanders McConnell and Bill Stuart under parent company Benegames, Inc., MaxHSA combines financial education, rewards-based savings, and innovative technology to transform how people fund their healthcare future. "We've seen firsthand how HSAs can transform long-term financial wellbeing," said Sanders McConnell, MaxHSA Co-Founder and CEO. "MaxHSA gives people the knowledge and opportunity they need to fully unlock that potential." One of the biggest obstacles preventing people from maximizing their HSAs isn't a lack of interest—it's the perception that increasing contributions means sacrificing money from each paycheck. MaxHSA was built to solve that challenge. "We conducted extensive market research," explained Bill Stuart, MaxHSA Co-Founder and nationally recognized HSA expert. "Participants told us that they want to increase their HSA contributions without reducing their paychecks. We provide them with three new streams of income to fund their HSAs." Instead of relying solely on payroll deductions, MaxHSA allows members to generate HSA contributions through three innovative reward programs: Roundups, which automatically round everyday purchases like coffee, groceries, and fuel to the nearest dollar and contribute the difference toward an HSA. Cashback Rewards, which allow members to earn contributions while shopping with participating merchants. Referral Rewards, giving users another way to grow their HSA simply by introducing friends and family to the platform. These small, everyday actions accumulate over time, helping members steadily increase their healthcare savings without changing their spending habits. While HSAs offer significant financial advantages, many consumers remain confused about how they work or how to maximize them. MaxHSA addresses this challenge by pairing its rewards platform with clear, jargon-free education. Members receive practical guidance, personalized goal setting, and easy-to-understand resources that empower them to make smarter healthcare and financial decisions. By removing complexity and making savings engaging, MaxHSA helps users build confidence while creating healthier financial habits. The value of MaxHSA extends well beyond individual account holders. Employers, financial institutions, benefit advisors, and HSA administrators all benefit when employees actively engage with their accounts and contribute more consistently. To support these organizations, MaxHSA provides customizable training programs, educational resources, expert guidance, and actionable insights designed to improve HSA participation, increase deposits, and maximize utilization across their organizations. The result is a stronger HSA ecosystem that benefits employees, employers, and administrators alike. Healthcare costs continue to rise, making proactive financial planning more important than ever. MaxHSA represents a fresh approach to helping Americans prepare—not by asking them to contribute more from their paycheck, but by helping them create entirely new sources of HSA funding through everyday financial activity. By combining gamification, automation, financial education, and rewards into a single platform, MaxHSA transforms routine purchases into meaningful progress toward long-term health and retirement security. Whether you're opening your first HSA, looking to maximize your existing account, or helping employees take greater advantage of one of the most valuable workplace benefits available, MaxHSA offers a smarter, more engaging path forward. To learn more or create an account, visit www.maxhsa.com.us
RECENT NEWS

How Bounce Imaging Makes The Difference
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Frontliners, whether soldiers, police officers, firefighters, or others, enter dangerous, unknown spaces every day. Robots and drones, the obvious answer, fail in confined spaces. They have short battery lives, require training to operate, are difficult to carry, and often physically cannot fit through doorways or into tunnels. By the time one is deployed, the situation has changed. The result is that personnel go in blind. It can cost lives. Bounce Imaging's throwable camera solves this with a device that deploys in under two seconds with zero training. Its patented panoramic stitching technology is 1,000 times more efficient than conventional methods, meaning it runs on a long-lasting battery, does not overheat, and transmits stable video even while spinning through the air. The operator sees everything. Nobody has to guess. Brown and White Ventures announced this month Boucne Imagaing is one of its newest portfolio companies. Learn more at: https://bounceimaging.com
July 13, 2026

Counsel Stack Invited To '26 ILTACON in Nashville
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Founder Von Wooding will take Counsel Stack to the International Legal Technology Association in Nashville, TN August 23rd. Wooding's Pittsburgh-based startup will be one of two-dozen legal AI tech companies available to a giant concentration of technology decision-makers. Expected attendees include law firm tech leaders, including CIOs, CTOs and IT directors from small firms to G200 firms. "We're excited to be one of the few companies invited to participate," Wooding said. "It means firms and IT operators are taking notice of Counsel Stack." Legal operations managers, litigation support professionals and knowledge managers are among the operational experts attending ILTACON. In-house counsel and corporate tech managers represent corporate legal departments who will arrive ready to take the next step in Nashville. ILTACON is a prime environment for people who evaluate and deploy legal software. Firms like Counsel Stack don't just meet lawyers, they interact directly with the IT and operations leaders who lead implementation and control budgets. ILTA features a dedicated ILTA Startup Hub, offering emerging companies a highly affordable, designated space in the exhibit hall designed specifically for new disruptors to get noticed. It's where conference attendees will find Counsel Stack. Wooding appreciates the peer-driven interaction of ILTACON and believes it'll be a most efficient effort to grow Counsel Stack's partner base. "You won't find many places like it where you can validate your product-market fit. We'll hear pain points directly from those who practice law and those who lead the IT operations of firms," Wooding said. Counsel Stack is a portfolio company of Brown and White Ventures.
June 26, 2026

Students Sprint Into Summer Internship Program
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For the 10th semester, Brown and White Ventures hosted student interns to observe and participate in the fund's venture capital mission. Matthew Wilson, St. Bonaventure University, stopped by the fund's Fairport offices in June to visit with Neil Bommele and Jim Aroune. Wilson, a Brighton resident and junior finance major, joined Michael Sears, a 2026 St. Bonaventure graduate and MBA student, and Christian Smith, a sophomore sports marketing major at SBU, in the latest class of fund interns. Interns in this program participate in the fund's due diligence process, take part in fund and startup pitch calls and develop content for the fund's communication initiatives.
June 19, 2026
WHY BROWN AND WHITE VENTURES?
Integrity
Behaving honorably, even when no one is watching. We follow moral and ethical principles in all aspects of business and extend strong ethical practices in decision making, interacting with colleagues and serving customers or clients.
Insight
Being able to see or understand something clearly, often sensed using intuition. Understanding the company goals enables us to find solutions to even the most difficult tasks.
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Experience
Varied professional experiences makes a difference in venture capital. Our willingness to share that experience and see our companies through adds value to our portfolio.
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Investment Focus

Healthcare and Medical Startups
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Shaping the future of wellness​

Supporting Diversity in Entrepreneurship
Fostering diversity in entrepreneurship​

Tech and Energy Startups
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Driving progress towards sustainable solutions​

WNY, FLX, CNY and Upstate
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Generating growth in the University footprint.












