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Authentic Vision GmbH is a company specializing in anti-counterfeiting and authentication technologies aimed at safeguarding investments in product innovation, brand value, and reputation. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Salzburg, Austria, with an additional office in Saratoga, California, the company offers a unique solution that includes a patented label technology combining QR code features with holographic security aspects. Its flagship product, the CheckifReal application, allows users to visually distinguish between authentic and counterfeit labels. Additionally, Authentic Vision provides services for customer communication, client label management, and business intelligence. The company holds multiple patents and collaborates closely with universities and leading security printing firms to remain at the forefront of advancements in brand protection and consumer engagement solutions.

Aether Bio is a technology company that focuses on re-purposing enzymes to create new compounds using machine learning. By integrating machine learning with high-throughput robotic laboratories, Aether Bio engineers enzymes rapidly and enables massively parallelized experimentation. This innovative approach generates significantly larger datasets compared to competitors, allowing researchers to manufacture complex and novel products more efficiently and at a lower cost. The company's technology aims to provide healthcare institutions with sustainable and affordable chemicals and materials essential for their operations.

NativeWaves is a technology company that specializes in audio synchronization and streaming solutions aimed at enhancing live event viewing experiences. By collaborating with partners, the company identifies compelling content and develops tools that allow for personalized and synchronized delivery of multimedia content across multiple screens. NativeWaves' software effectively translates movies, sports events, and videos into various languages without causing interruptions or synchronization delays. Additionally, it provides real-time statistics and insights on alternate screens, enabling viewers to engage with their favorite events in preferred languages and formats. The company's commitment to delivering intuitive and user-friendly technology ensures that existing workflows remain unchanged while enhancing the overall experience for audiences worldwide.

Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage neuroscience company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focused on developing small-molecule therapeutics for neurodegenerative and neuro-ophthalmic disorders. Founded in 2007, the company aims to restore normal cellular damage responses by targeting toxic proteins that contribute to cognitive decline, particularly in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and dry age-related macular degeneration. Its lead product candidate, CT1812, is an orally administered drug designed to penetrate the blood-brain barrier and selectively bind to the S2R complex. Through its expertise in biological research and proprietary medicinal chemistry, Cognition Therapeutics is dedicated to creating innovative drug candidates that address significant unmet medical needs in the treatment of degenerative diseases.

Yumanity Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to transforming drug discovery for neurodegenerative diseases linked to protein misfolding. Founded in December 2014 by protein folding expert Susan Lindquist and biotech leader Tony Coles, Yumanity aims to develop innovative, disease-modifying therapies to address critical unmet medical needs in conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The company leverages proprietary platforms to identify potential therapeutic targets and has made progress in advancing a new chemical lead series specifically for Parkinson’s disease, while also exploring additional compounds for Alzheimer's disease and ALS.

Echo is a provider of am automated microscope intended for biological research and pathologies. The company's product provides features like inverted images, cell counting, phase contrast, brightfield and fluorescence, enabling customers to have accurate images at a lower cost.

Quince Therapeutics is a preclinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing precision therapeutics for debilitating and rare diseases. Its core technology is a bone-targeting drug platform designed to deliver small molecules, peptides, or large molecules directly to the site of bone fractures and diseases, promoting rapid healing with fewer off-target safety concerns compared to non-targeted therapeutics.

NeuroTherpia, Inc., established in 2015 by Drs. Mohamed Naguib and Joseph Foss, is focused on creating innovative therapies for diseases characterized by neuroinflammation. The company's primary compound, NTRX-07, has demonstrated the ability to reduce the activation of microglial cells in the brain, which in turn diminishes inflammation and subsequent injury to nearby nerve cells. This reduction in inflammation has potential applications in treating and preventing neuropathic pain associated with nerve injuries and chemotherapy, as well as in reversing effects related to Alzheimer's disease. Currently, NeuroTherpia is conducting preclinical safety studies and plans to initiate human trials for NTRX-07.

Alzeca Biosciences, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, specializes in developing novel magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents for early diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Its flagship product, ADx nanoparticle, targets amyloid plaques, currently undergoing Phase 1 human clinical trials. The company aims to address the growing global prevalence and economic burden of Alzheimer's disease, which affects millions worldwide and is projected to quadruple by 2050 without more effective diagnostic methods.

Apres Therapeutics is a biotechnology company. The company is based in Wilmington, Delaware.

Aether Bio is a technology company that focuses on re-purposing enzymes to create new compounds using machine learning. By integrating machine learning with high-throughput robotic laboratories, Aether Bio engineers enzymes rapidly and enables massively parallelized experimentation. This innovative approach generates significantly larger datasets compared to competitors, allowing researchers to manufacture complex and novel products more efficiently and at a lower cost. The company's technology aims to provide healthcare institutions with sustainable and affordable chemicals and materials essential for their operations.

Lightform, Inc. is a computer vision and hardware company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing technology for projected augmented reality, offering sound-reactive projectors, projector kits, and creator products that transform spaces through projection mapping. Lightform's innovative hardware tools and desktop application enable users to create animated content for various scenes, control projectors wirelessly from laptops or phones, and seamlessly integrate real objects with projected light. The company also provides 3D scanning options that allow for the scanning of complex scenes, automatically fine-tuning alignment and enhancing the projection mapping workflow with AI-generated effects and filters.

Founded in 2015, Phase Four specializes in developing electric propulsion systems for small satellites. Its signature product is the Radio Frequency Thruster (RFT), which offers significant cost savings, reduced size, and propellant flexibility while maintaining high performance. The company's solutions enable clients to maneuver satellites into various orbits economically.

NativeWaves is a technology company that specializes in audio synchronization and streaming solutions aimed at enhancing live event viewing experiences. By collaborating with partners, the company identifies compelling content and develops tools that allow for personalized and synchronized delivery of multimedia content across multiple screens. NativeWaves' software effectively translates movies, sports events, and videos into various languages without causing interruptions or synchronization delays. Additionally, it provides real-time statistics and insights on alternate screens, enabling viewers to engage with their favorite events in preferred languages and formats. The company's commitment to delivering intuitive and user-friendly technology ensures that existing workflows remain unchanged while enhancing the overall experience for audiences worldwide.

Jawbone Health Hub, Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in health data analytics. The company collects consumer health data, employing machine learning and artificial intelligence to derive insights and help users detect lifestyle diseases early, thereby promoting healthier lives.

Kuprion Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in manufacturing and licensing nano copper inks and pastes. The company's flagship product, NSA-16, is a nano copper solder adhesive designed for assembly in printable and flexible electronics, cables, displays, touch screens, antennas, RFID tags, additive manufacturing, injection molding, and antimicrobial applications in healthcare. Kuprion serves diverse markets such as aerospace, automotive, printed electronics, consumer electronics, mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, and laser diodes. The company's revolutionary nanoCopper technology, originally researched at Lockheed Martin, offers superior electrical and thermal conductivity, enabling smaller, more powerful products. Since commercializing the technology in 2019, Kuprion has secured Fortune 100 customers, obtained over 20 patents, and established offices and manufacturing facilities in San Jose, California.

Virtual Power Systems, Inc., based in Milpitas, California, specializes in providing software-defined data centers. The company offers VPS ICE, a software suite that optimizes existing infrastructure to deliver power efficiently within data centers by making it a flexible resource. Additionally, Virtual Power Systems provides commercial off-the-shelf hardware that enables users to share power between racks, control power at IT nodes, and utilize various power sources. Their solutions include optimizing data center operations, managing power capacity, bursting power usage, peak shaving, and dynamic power management. The company was incorporated in 2012 and has developed a patent-pending technology for power system virtualization to create more flexible, mobile, scalable, and cost-effective data center architectures.

Phylagen is a data analytics company that leverages artificial intelligence to analyze the microbiome. It uses DNA sequencing and machine learning to derive insights from this vast, unseen world of microbes, benefiting customers across various industries.

Strateos specializes in automating chemistry, biology, and tissue analysis in closed-loop robotic labs, accelerating drug discovery programs for pharmaceutical partners. By combining advanced robotics, software for imaging and analytics, and remote cloud laboratories, Strateos enables more rapid and efficient discovery of new drug candidates. The company was formed through a merger of Transcriptic, which developed the first robotic cloud laboratory platform for life science research, and 3Scan, which specialized in automating tissue analysis. Strateos aims to express life science methods as data, enabling infrastructure virtualization and driving the next generation of discovery with significant time and cost efficiencies.

Wickr Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in mobile communication applications, offering military-grade encryption for text, images, audio, and video messages. Founded in 2011, Wickr provides users with secure communication channels through its platforms, including Wickr Me, which caters to individuals, small teams, and large enterprises. The application is designed to facilitate private messaging without leaving a trace, ensuring that only the intended recipient can decrypt the messages. Wickr's technology, which employs standard encryption algorithms, supports ephemeral messaging and media, making it suitable for a diverse clientele that includes journalists, government officials, medical professionals, and everyday users. With hundreds of thousands of downloads across over 113 countries, Wickr emphasizes user privacy and security, enabling anonymous communication while supporting the principles of free expression.

System1 Biosciences, Inc. is a San Francisco-based neurotherapeutics company established in 2017, specializing in drug discovery for complex neurological and psychiatric disorders, including epilepsy, autism, and schizophrenia. The company employs phenotypic screening, integrating cerebral organoid science, systems neuroscience, robotic automation, and advanced data analytics to uncover novel characterizations of diseases. This innovative approach allows System1 to identify "deep phenotypes," which are utilized to discover new therapeutic targets and drug treatments, addressing gaps in traditional discovery techniques that have struggled with these challenging conditions.

Atmosic Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company that designs ultra-low power wireless technologies to dramatically extend battery life or enable battery-free IoT devices by harvesting ambient energy such as light, radio frequency, thermal, and kinetic sources. Its solutions power devices in wearables, remotes, beacons, sensors, and asset trackers, helping designers and manufacturers reduce maintenance costs for connected IoT deployments across personal, home, auto, healthcare, industrial, and enterprise settings. The ATM2, ATM3, ATM33, and ATM34 series support multiple IoT applications. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Campbell, California.

Yumanity Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to transforming drug discovery for neurodegenerative diseases linked to protein misfolding. Founded in December 2014 by protein folding expert Susan Lindquist and biotech leader Tony Coles, Yumanity aims to develop innovative, disease-modifying therapies to address critical unmet medical needs in conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The company leverages proprietary platforms to identify potential therapeutic targets and has made progress in advancing a new chemical lead series specifically for Parkinson’s disease, while also exploring additional compounds for Alzheimer's disease and ALS.

Paradromics, Inc. is a company focused on developing advanced brain-machine interfaces aimed at transmitting data between the brain and external devices. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, Paradromics manufactures implantable systems that facilitate neural data decoding, converting intricate neural recordings into data streams suitable for various neural prostheses. The company's technology is designed to enhance data transmission rates, providing high-volume, bidirectional data streaming capabilities. This innovation aims to assist individuals with neurodegenerative diseases and other neurological conditions by compensating for the loss of biological connectivity. In addition to its core products, Paradromics also develops applications to support its technology solutions.

Envisagenics is a Huntington, New York-based company that develops a predictive analytics and bioinformatics platform to accelerate RNA therapeutics discovery. The cloud-based SpliceCore platform analyzes RNA sequencing data with artificial intelligence to identify splicing errors linked to disease, predict drug targets, and guide the design of RNA-based therapies. By translating transcriptomic insights into actionable targets, Envisagenics aims to reduce the time, cost, and risk of pharmaceutical development and to support partnerships with biopharma organizations. The firm focuses on uncovering RNA splicing alterations and translating them into therapeutic candidates, enabling researchers to validate targets and biomarkers more efficiently. The company originated as a spinout from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and emphasizes the use of AI and machine learning to simplify complex biomedical data for therapeutic discovery.

Lightform, Inc. is a computer vision and hardware company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing technology for projected augmented reality, offering sound-reactive projectors, projector kits, and creator products that transform spaces through projection mapping. Lightform's innovative hardware tools and desktop application enable users to create animated content for various scenes, control projectors wirelessly from laptops or phones, and seamlessly integrate real objects with projected light. The company also provides 3D scanning options that allow for the scanning of complex scenes, automatically fine-tuning alignment and enhancing the projection mapping workflow with AI-generated effects and filters.

Stellar Labs, Inc., incorporated in 2014 and based in Burlingame, California, operates within the technology sector, focusing on the private aviation industry. The company has developed an advanced commercial operations system that integrates an all-digital distribution network, aiming to transform and enhance business aviation. Stellar Labs offers a suite of cloud-based applications designed to cater to a range of operational needs, from simple single-aircraft management to complex operations involving large fleets and multiple bases. This innovative approach positions Stellar Labs as a key player in revolutionizing the efficiency and effectiveness of private aviation services.

Founded in 2009, Mixed Dimensions specializes in developing software solutions that bridge the digital and physical worlds. The company offers services such as Makeprintable, a cloud-based platform for optimizing 3D CAD files; 3D Collectible, a service combining printing technology with market printers; and Gameprint, a platform enabling users to capture and print 3D gameplay moments.

Atomwise, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in deep learning artificial intelligence technology for small molecule drug discovery. Based in San Francisco and founded in 2012, the company has developed AtomNet, a pioneering AI platform that facilitates virtual screening of molecules by predicting the binding of small molecules to proteins through a statistical analysis of experimental affinity measurements and protein structures. Atomwise is focused on addressing over 600 unique disease targets and has established collaborations with over 250 partners, including prominent pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms. By leveraging its advanced technology, Atomwise aims to revolutionize the drug discovery process and advance a pipeline of small-molecule drug candidates into preclinical studies. The company was previously known as Chematria, Inc. and rebranded to Atomwise, Inc. in 2015.

Founded in 2015, Phase Four specializes in developing electric propulsion systems for small satellites. Its signature product is the Radio Frequency Thruster (RFT), which offers significant cost savings, reduced size, and propellant flexibility while maintaining high performance. The company's solutions enable clients to maneuver satellites into various orbits economically.

Hyperfine is a pioneering medical device company that developed Swoop®, the world's first FDA-cleared point-of-care MRI system. Designed to enhance patient access to critical care, Swoop produces high-quality images rapidly and at a lower cost than conventional MRIs, enabling clinicians to diagnose and treat patients swiftly in various clinical settings.

Niantic is a developer of augmented reality games that promote outdoor activity and social interaction. The company creates products that encourage movement and exploration, fostering face-to-face engagement among users. Niantic is best known for its popular games, including Ingress and Pokémon GO, which utilize its augmented reality platform to enhance mobile gaming experiences. This platform integrates features such as shared state, communication, security, and mapping, allowing users to interact within virtual environments that are seamlessly connected to the real world. Through its innovative approach, Niantic aims to enrich gaming by blending digital experiences with physical exploration.

Yumanity Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to transforming drug discovery for neurodegenerative diseases linked to protein misfolding. Founded in December 2014 by protein folding expert Susan Lindquist and biotech leader Tony Coles, Yumanity aims to develop innovative, disease-modifying therapies to address critical unmet medical needs in conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The company leverages proprietary platforms to identify potential therapeutic targets and has made progress in advancing a new chemical lead series specifically for Parkinson’s disease, while also exploring additional compounds for Alzheimer's disease and ALS.

Athira Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for brain disorders. Its lead product candidate, ATH-1017, aims to treat neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's by restoring neuronal health.

Modsy is a home design company that leverages advanced 3D graphics and computer vision technology to offer personalized interior design solutions. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company enables customers, including new homeowners, remodelers, and renters, to visualize inspirational designs and decor within their own spaces before making any changes. Modsy's software allows users to see how furniture and decor will look in their homes, providing tailored room layouts and recommendations. It also features a shoppable marketplace, allowing customers to purchase items directly from their design plans, thereby simplifying the home design process and eliminating guesswork for both home renovators and interior designers.

Stellar Labs, Inc., incorporated in 2014 and based in Burlingame, California, operates within the technology sector, focusing on the private aviation industry. The company has developed an advanced commercial operations system that integrates an all-digital distribution network, aiming to transform and enhance business aviation. Stellar Labs offers a suite of cloud-based applications designed to cater to a range of operational needs, from simple single-aircraft management to complex operations involving large fleets and multiple bases. This innovative approach positions Stellar Labs as a key player in revolutionizing the efficiency and effectiveness of private aviation services.

SoundThinking, formerly known as ShotSpotter, is a public safety technology company focused on enhancing community safety through innovative solutions and strategic advisory services for law enforcement and civic leadership. The company's flagship SafetySmart platform integrates several key tools, including ShotSpotter, an acoustic gunshot detection system; CrimeTracer, a comprehensive law enforcement search engine; CaseBuilder, an investigation management system; and ResourceRouter, software designed to optimize the deployment of patrol and anti-violence resources. By combining these technologies, SoundThinking aims to provide transformative solutions that improve public safety and support effective law enforcement practices.

Vium, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. It specializes in developing digital biomarkers aimed at enhancing preclinical research and animal welfare. The company is fully accredited by AAALAC International and has received significant commendation for its commitment to the principles of humane animal research. Vium's digital platform, known as Digital Vivarium and Vium Cloud, utilizes advanced technologies such as computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to non-invasively collect physiological metrics and behaviors. This innovative approach enables researchers and drug developers to gain improved insights into disease progression, thereby facilitating better decision-making regarding which compounds should progress to clinical trials. Its clientele includes a diverse array of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and academic institutions, as well as novel therapeutic laboratories, all seeking more sensitive and accurate data for replicable studies.

Modsy is a home design company that leverages advanced 3D graphics and computer vision technology to offer personalized interior design solutions. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company enables customers, including new homeowners, remodelers, and renters, to visualize inspirational designs and decor within their own spaces before making any changes. Modsy's software allows users to see how furniture and decor will look in their homes, providing tailored room layouts and recommendations. It also features a shoppable marketplace, allowing customers to purchase items directly from their design plans, thereby simplifying the home design process and eliminating guesswork for both home renovators and interior designers.

Virtual Power Systems, Inc., based in Milpitas, California, specializes in providing software-defined data centers. The company offers VPS ICE, a software suite that optimizes existing infrastructure to deliver power efficiently within data centers by making it a flexible resource. Additionally, Virtual Power Systems provides commercial off-the-shelf hardware that enables users to share power between racks, control power at IT nodes, and utilize various power sources. Their solutions include optimizing data center operations, managing power capacity, bursting power usage, peak shaving, and dynamic power management. The company was incorporated in 2012 and has developed a patent-pending technology for power system virtualization to create more flexible, mobile, scalable, and cost-effective data center architectures.

Akros Silicon Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of power management integrated circuits (ICs) aimed at facilitating remote, network-based energy management. Founded in 2005 and based in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Shanghai, the company utilizes precision analog and mixed-signal CMOS technologies to create system-level solutions. Its product offerings include isolated DC-DC system-on-chip solutions, power-over-Ethernet powered device controllers, digital isolators, and intelligent energy management ICs. These solutions are designed to support a variety of applications, including Ethernet switches, routers, solar microinverters, VoIP phones, wireless LAN access points, and various industrial and medical equipment. Akros Silicon's innovative technology, such as its GreenEdge digital isolation, enhances the integration and efficiency of power systems, contributing to global green power management initiatives.

Keyssa, Inc., established in 2009 and headquartered in Campbell, California, specializes in developing and manufacturing contactless connectors and wireless semiconductors. Utilizing millimeter-wave technology, the company's flagship product, Kiss Connectivity, enables secure, instantaneous, and high-speed data transfer between devices in close proximity. This tiny, solid-state system eliminates the need for traditional metal connectors, cables, and wireless networks, offering a protocol-agnostic, EHF transmission solution. Keyssa's products cater to a wide range of industries, including mobile phones, displays, automotive, robotic surgery, factory automation, and data centers. The company aims to simplify and enhance device-to-device data flow, freeing product designers and consumers from conventional connectivity constraints.

Eargo, Inc. is a consumer-focused medical device company specializing in the design and sale of hearing aids for individuals with hearing loss in the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Eargo offers innovative, rechargeable hearing aids that can be controlled via smartphone, enhancing user convenience. The company provides online hearing screenings and virtual support, eliminating the need for in-person consultations. By adopting a direct-to-consumer model, Eargo aims to make hearing aids more accessible and reduce the social stigma often associated with them. Its user-centric approach addresses the common challenges of traditional hearing aid adoption, including cost and accessibility, thereby improving the quality of life for those with hearing difficulties.

Wickr Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in mobile communication applications, offering military-grade encryption for text, images, audio, and video messages. Founded in 2011, Wickr provides users with secure communication channels through its platforms, including Wickr Me, which caters to individuals, small teams, and large enterprises. The application is designed to facilitate private messaging without leaving a trace, ensuring that only the intended recipient can decrypt the messages. Wickr's technology, which employs standard encryption algorithms, supports ephemeral messaging and media, making it suitable for a diverse clientele that includes journalists, government officials, medical professionals, and everyday users. With hundreds of thousands of downloads across over 113 countries, Wickr emphasizes user privacy and security, enabling anonymous communication while supporting the principles of free expression.

CytoVale is a medical technology company based in San Francisco that develops biomarkers derived from the mechanical properties of single cells. The company uses microfluidics to route and probe cells, enabling the measurement of multiple biophysical indicators at once. Its technology aims to advance early detection of immune-mediated diseases and sepsis through the analysis of cell mechanics and machine learning. By translating biophysical signals into diagnostic information, CytoVale seeks to improve diagnostic accuracy, support timely treatment decisions, and reduce healthcare costs.

SoundThinking, formerly known as ShotSpotter, is a public safety technology company focused on enhancing community safety through innovative solutions and strategic advisory services for law enforcement and civic leadership. The company's flagship SafetySmart platform integrates several key tools, including ShotSpotter, an acoustic gunshot detection system; CrimeTracer, a comprehensive law enforcement search engine; CaseBuilder, an investigation management system; and ResourceRouter, software designed to optimize the deployment of patrol and anti-violence resources. By combining these technologies, SoundThinking aims to provide transformative solutions that improve public safety and support effective law enforcement practices.

Akros Silicon Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of power management integrated circuits (ICs) aimed at facilitating remote, network-based energy management. Founded in 2005 and based in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Shanghai, the company utilizes precision analog and mixed-signal CMOS technologies to create system-level solutions. Its product offerings include isolated DC-DC system-on-chip solutions, power-over-Ethernet powered device controllers, digital isolators, and intelligent energy management ICs. These solutions are designed to support a variety of applications, including Ethernet switches, routers, solar microinverters, VoIP phones, wireless LAN access points, and various industrial and medical equipment. Akros Silicon's innovative technology, such as its GreenEdge digital isolation, enhances the integration and efficiency of power systems, contributing to global green power management initiatives.

SoundThinking, formerly known as ShotSpotter, is a public safety technology company focused on enhancing community safety through innovative solutions and strategic advisory services for law enforcement and civic leadership. The company's flagship SafetySmart platform integrates several key tools, including ShotSpotter, an acoustic gunshot detection system; CrimeTracer, a comprehensive law enforcement search engine; CaseBuilder, an investigation management system; and ResourceRouter, software designed to optimize the deployment of patrol and anti-violence resources. By combining these technologies, SoundThinking aims to provide transformative solutions that improve public safety and support effective law enforcement practices.

DigiLens is a Sunnyvale, California-based developer of holographic waveguide display technology and photopolymer optical platforms for extended reality (XR). The company offers waveguide displays, light engines, and development kits to help OEMs design XR-enabled devices for automotive, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and defense applications. Its patented optical platform and a low-cost contact-copy manufacturing process support compact, high-fidelity XR modules, including augmented reality and heads-up display solutions. DigiLens focuses on enabling OEM partners to create customized XR experiences by combining materials, software tools, and display architectures that extend the field of view and reduce device size and weight.

Satmetrix Systems, Inc. specializes in customer experience management (CEM) by providing cloud-based software and consulting services to organizations globally. As a co-developer of the Net Promoter system, Satmetrix offers the Satmetrix NPX platform, which aids companies in enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. The firm focuses on utilizing the Net Promoter Score, a widely recognized metric for assessing customer loyalty, to help businesses improve their performance and retain customers. In addition to its software solutions, Satmetrix provides consulting services that encompass design, strategy, analytics, and implementation, drawing from extensive experience in over 1,000 deployments across various languages. Founded in 1997 and based in San Mateo, California, Satmetrix operates as a subsidiary of NICE Ltd and serves a diverse clientele in the United States, Australia, Europe, and India.

SoundThinking, formerly known as ShotSpotter, is a public safety technology company focused on enhancing community safety through innovative solutions and strategic advisory services for law enforcement and civic leadership. The company's flagship SafetySmart platform integrates several key tools, including ShotSpotter, an acoustic gunshot detection system; CrimeTracer, a comprehensive law enforcement search engine; CaseBuilder, an investigation management system; and ResourceRouter, software designed to optimize the deployment of patrol and anti-violence resources. By combining these technologies, SoundThinking aims to provide transformative solutions that improve public safety and support effective law enforcement practices.

Capella specializes in wavelength selective switch (WSS) technology, primarily for applications in reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADM) and optical cross connects (OXC). The company's advanced intelligent subsystems are designed to enhance wavelength management, offering dynamic and remote reconfigurability. Capella's products integrate optical channel monitoring, which is crucial for the performance and efficiency of next-generation ROADM systems. By focusing on these technologies, Capella positions itself as a leader in the optical networking industry, providing essential solutions that streamline operations for its users.

Ubicom is a privately held company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of communications and media processor (CMP) and software platforms. The company focuses on addressing the specific needs of real-time interactive applications and multimedia content delivery within the digital home environment. Ubicom offers optimized system-level solutions tailored for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across a diverse range of products, including wireless routers, access points, VoIP gateways, and streaming media devices. Their innovative multithreaded processor design and real-time operating system, combined with application-level solutions, aim to deliver a high-quality user experience characterized by exceptional ease of use.

Radiance, based in Sunnyvale, CA and founded in 2000, had investors such as Sutter Hill Ventures, Vanguard Ventures, Levensohn Venture Partners, ChevronTexaco Venture Equities and Net Partners, though this sale seems to be more of a fire sale. The company had raised at least $26 million and possibly more over the years. Radiance’s technology helps moves digital video files for the advertising and enterprise sectors. Its product development market has merged with the CMC’s engineering and integrated technology unit.

SoundThinking, formerly known as ShotSpotter, is a public safety technology company focused on enhancing community safety through innovative solutions and strategic advisory services for law enforcement and civic leadership. The company's flagship SafetySmart platform integrates several key tools, including ShotSpotter, an acoustic gunshot detection system; CrimeTracer, a comprehensive law enforcement search engine; CaseBuilder, an investigation management system; and ResourceRouter, software designed to optimize the deployment of patrol and anti-violence resources. By combining these technologies, SoundThinking aims to provide transformative solutions that improve public safety and support effective law enforcement practices.

Capella specializes in wavelength selective switch (WSS) technology, primarily for applications in reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADM) and optical cross connects (OXC). The company's advanced intelligent subsystems are designed to enhance wavelength management, offering dynamic and remote reconfigurability. Capella's products integrate optical channel monitoring, which is crucial for the performance and efficiency of next-generation ROADM systems. By focusing on these technologies, Capella positions itself as a leader in the optical networking industry, providing essential solutions that streamline operations for its users.

RAPT Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing orally delivered small-molecule therapies for oncology and inflammatory diseases. It uses a proprietary discovery and development engine to create highly selective compounds that modulate immune responses. The company's lead oncology candidate, FLX475, targets the C-C motif chemokine receptor 4 and is in a Phase 1/2 program as monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab. The lead inflammation candidate, RPT193, is designed to selectively inhibit migration of type 2 T helper cells into inflamed tissues. Additional targets such as general control nonderepressible 2 and hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 are in discovery. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in South San Francisco, the company aims to address unmet medical needs in cancer and inflammatory diseases.

Levanta, Inc. was a company that specialized in Linux management and data virtualization solutions, catering to both private and government organizations. Founded in 1998 as Linuxcare, Inc. and rebranded in 2004, Levanta provided a range of services including systems management, provisioning of Linux operating systems and application stacks, and management of servers, diskless blades, and virtual machines. The company also focused on tracking changes within Linux systems and recovering malfunctioning systems. Its solutions were utilized across various sectors, including financial services, entertainment, government, gaming, retail, and telecommunications. Levanta was headquartered in San Mateo, California, but ceased operations on April 1, 2008.

SoundThinking, formerly known as ShotSpotter, is a public safety technology company focused on enhancing community safety through innovative solutions and strategic advisory services for law enforcement and civic leadership. The company's flagship SafetySmart platform integrates several key tools, including ShotSpotter, an acoustic gunshot detection system; CrimeTracer, a comprehensive law enforcement search engine; CaseBuilder, an investigation management system; and ResourceRouter, software designed to optimize the deployment of patrol and anti-violence resources. By combining these technologies, SoundThinking aims to provide transformative solutions that improve public safety and support effective law enforcement practices.

Capella specializes in wavelength selective switch (WSS) technology, primarily for applications in reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADM) and optical cross connects (OXC). The company's advanced intelligent subsystems are designed to enhance wavelength management, offering dynamic and remote reconfigurability. Capella's products integrate optical channel monitoring, which is crucial for the performance and efficiency of next-generation ROADM systems. By focusing on these technologies, Capella positions itself as a leader in the optical networking industry, providing essential solutions that streamline operations for its users.

Akros Silicon Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of power management integrated circuits (ICs) aimed at facilitating remote, network-based energy management. Founded in 2005 and based in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Shanghai, the company utilizes precision analog and mixed-signal CMOS technologies to create system-level solutions. Its product offerings include isolated DC-DC system-on-chip solutions, power-over-Ethernet powered device controllers, digital isolators, and intelligent energy management ICs. These solutions are designed to support a variety of applications, including Ethernet switches, routers, solar microinverters, VoIP phones, wireless LAN access points, and various industrial and medical equipment. Akros Silicon's innovative technology, such as its GreenEdge digital isolation, enhances the integration and efficiency of power systems, contributing to global green power management initiatives.

Veraz Networks, Inc. specializes in voice infrastructure solutions for wireline and wireless service providers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products that include bandwidth optimization tools, such as the I-Gate 4000 family of media gateways and session bandwidth optimizers, as well as digital circuit multiplication equipment. Its switching products feature the ControlSwitch product family, network-adaptive border controllers, and session border controllers, all designed to facilitate the transport, conversion, and management of voice and data traffic over both time-division multiplexing and IP networks. In addition to its core products, Veraz Networks provides hardware and software maintenance, support, installation, training, and other professional services. The company markets its offerings through a direct sales force and various indirect sales channels, enabling the delivery of converged voice-data services across packet-based networks.

KnowNow specializes in providing live information management solutions, primarily through RSS services, to large enterprises. The company's offerings are tailored to enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability for organizations globally. By leveraging real-time information, KnowNow aims to improve decision-making processes and streamline operations, thereby helping businesses to optimize their performance in an increasingly data-driven environment.

Reconnex specializes in providing organizations with comprehensive visibility into and protection over critical content across all ports and connection types through its appliance-based solutions. The company's technology safeguards all information assets regardless of storage, security measures, or communication methods, without requiring prior knowledge of what needs protection. This approach ensures that even unknown or unforeseen data is secured against both known and emerging threats. Reconnex serves over one million users, with notable clients including WebEx Communications, The George Washington University, SIRVA, and Maimonides Medical Center.

Ubicom is a privately held company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of communications and media processor (CMP) and software platforms. The company focuses on addressing the specific needs of real-time interactive applications and multimedia content delivery within the digital home environment. Ubicom offers optimized system-level solutions tailored for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across a diverse range of products, including wireless routers, access points, VoIP gateways, and streaming media devices. Their innovative multithreaded processor design and real-time operating system, combined with application-level solutions, aim to deliver a high-quality user experience characterized by exceptional ease of use.

RAPT Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing orally delivered small-molecule therapies for oncology and inflammatory diseases. It uses a proprietary discovery and development engine to create highly selective compounds that modulate immune responses. The company's lead oncology candidate, FLX475, targets the C-C motif chemokine receptor 4 and is in a Phase 1/2 program as monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab. The lead inflammation candidate, RPT193, is designed to selectively inhibit migration of type 2 T helper cells into inflamed tissues. Additional targets such as general control nonderepressible 2 and hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 are in discovery. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in South San Francisco, the company aims to address unmet medical needs in cancer and inflammatory diseases.

BigFix, Inc., established in 1997 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, specializes in providing an IT security and operations platform. This platform enables real-time visibility and control of globally distributed desktop, mobile, and server computers. The company's primary offerings include the BigFix Platform for messaging and management, BigFix AntiThreat for endpoint security, BigFix IT Policy Enforcement for setting and enforcing security policies, and BigFix Systems Management for automating IT operations tasks. Additionally, they provide customizable management content through BigFix Policy Content Modules, along with products support, consumer edition support, and professional services. Their client base comprises companies, government agencies, and public sector institutions.

As of June 11, 2007, Caymas Systems, Inc. was acquired by Citrix Systems, Inc. Caymas Systems, Inc. offers identity-driven access gateways for international enterprise networks. The company's identity-driven access gateways deliver universal access, identity-based access control, integrated application security, federated policy enforcement, and radical price/performance solutions. Its appliances provides a single platform for SSL VPN remote access and internal access control, endpoint security, and behavioral and data monitoring with centralized policy management. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Petaluma, California.

BroadLogic Network Technologies, Inc. specializes in designing and supplying video-processing mixed signal semiconductors for broadband network operators. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company provides essential technologies that enable services such as video-on-demand, digital video, voice, and high-speed data for consumers. Its flagship product, TeraPIX, is a multi-channel video processor that decodes digital video streams, facilitating both analog and digital service tiers. This technology allows cable-ready devices, including televisions and DVRs, to access a variety of programs. Additionally, BroadLogic develops Wideband Receivers for new subscriber devices and collaborates with key industry partners, enhancing its offerings for system operators and manufacturers. The company also maintains a development center in Beijing, China.

Radiance Technologies specializes in the managed delivery of digital packages, focusing on the distribution and management of large digital video files. The company's flagship product, the TrueDelivery System, utilizes patent-pending digital logistics technology to enhance digital delivery over IP networks. This innovative approach allows for efficient handling of digital assets, making it easier for clients to manage and distribute their digital content effectively.

Ubicom is a privately held company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of communications and media processor (CMP) and software platforms. The company focuses on addressing the specific needs of real-time interactive applications and multimedia content delivery within the digital home environment. Ubicom offers optimized system-level solutions tailored for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across a diverse range of products, including wireless routers, access points, VoIP gateways, and streaming media devices. Their innovative multithreaded processor design and real-time operating system, combined with application-level solutions, aim to deliver a high-quality user experience characterized by exceptional ease of use.

Informative, established in 1999, is a marketing company based in South San Francisco, California. It specializes in providing online tools to help businesses understand their customers' priorities and build brand communities. Additionally, Informative offers marketing analytics services, including survey creation, community management, blog hosting, and customer profiling. Its clients span various industries such as advertising agencies, consumer products, media, financial services, pharmaceuticals, software, and electronics.

Veraz Networks, Inc. specializes in voice infrastructure solutions for wireline and wireless service providers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products that include bandwidth optimization tools, such as the I-Gate 4000 family of media gateways and session bandwidth optimizers, as well as digital circuit multiplication equipment. Its switching products feature the ControlSwitch product family, network-adaptive border controllers, and session border controllers, all designed to facilitate the transport, conversion, and management of voice and data traffic over both time-division multiplexing and IP networks. In addition to its core products, Veraz Networks provides hardware and software maintenance, support, installation, training, and other professional services. The company markets its offerings through a direct sales force and various indirect sales channels, enabling the delivery of converged voice-data services across packet-based networks.

BigFix, Inc., established in 1997 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, specializes in providing an IT security and operations platform. This platform enables real-time visibility and control of globally distributed desktop, mobile, and server computers. The company's primary offerings include the BigFix Platform for messaging and management, BigFix AntiThreat for endpoint security, BigFix IT Policy Enforcement for setting and enforcing security policies, and BigFix Systems Management for automating IT operations tasks. Additionally, they provide customizable management content through BigFix Policy Content Modules, along with products support, consumer edition support, and professional services. Their client base comprises companies, government agencies, and public sector institutions.

RAPT Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing orally delivered small-molecule therapies for oncology and inflammatory diseases. It uses a proprietary discovery and development engine to create highly selective compounds that modulate immune responses. The company's lead oncology candidate, FLX475, targets the C-C motif chemokine receptor 4 and is in a Phase 1/2 program as monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab. The lead inflammation candidate, RPT193, is designed to selectively inhibit migration of type 2 T helper cells into inflamed tissues. Additional targets such as general control nonderepressible 2 and hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 are in discovery. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in South San Francisco, the company aims to address unmet medical needs in cancer and inflammatory diseases.

Covigo is a software company that specializes in developing multi-channel application platforms designed to facilitate the rapid and cost-effective deployment of mobile, web, and portal applications. Their products focus on enhancing operational efficiency and improving user experience for both enterprises and operators. The Covigo Mobility Suite for Enterprises allows organizations to create offline and online applications for various devices, enabling users to work without constant network connectivity while providing timely alerts based on business events. For telecommunications operators, the Covigo Mobility Suite optimizes service rollout, significantly reducing time and costs, and supports the integration of third-party applications. Additionally, Covigo's Portal Enhancement Suite enables companies to build and deploy personalized portal applications quickly, offering a comprehensive view of business processes to employees, customers, and partners. With a focus on usability and adaptability, Covigo's solutions address the evolving needs of businesses in a dynamic digital landscape.

NexVerse Networks supplies generation softswitch solutions based on the ipVerse ControlSwitch platform. The company was founded in October 2001 and is based in San Jose, California.

Velosel Corporation specializes in collaborative product information management software designed for retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. Its flagship product, Velosel5, enables effective internal product information management and synchronization with trading partners across the enterprise value chain. The company also offers implementation, support, and training services to ensure optimal use of its software. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Princeton, New Jersey, Velosel aims to enhance the connection between suppliers and buyers, streamlining electronic sales channels, including corporate e-procurement systems and e-marketplaces, while facilitating catalog and order management.

Vertical Networks is a distributor of IP-PBX software and communications solutions for branch offices and stores, delivers customizable solutions to several industries, including financial services, healthcare, publishing, and retail.

Vertical Networks is a distributor of IP-PBX software and communications solutions for branch offices and stores, delivers customizable solutions to several industries, including financial services, healthcare, publishing, and retail.

SingleSourceIT provides internet-based IT supply chain services.

Atheros Communications is a semiconductors company specializing in radio frequency, mixed signal, and digital semiconductor design services.