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Neura, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing software development kits and artificial intelligence tools aimed at enhancing the performance of mobile applications and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with a research and development center in Herzliya, Israel, Neura's platform establishes logical connections between users' devices and their environments, enabling it to predict user needs and make relevant suggestions. The company's offerings cater to various sectors, including health and wellness, retail and e-commerce, food delivery, media and entertainment, transportation and mobility, travel and hospitality, finance and insurance, lifestyle and dating, and gaming. Neura's AI-driven insights facilitate improved customer engagement and retention for leading mobile brands through advanced campaign segmentation and triggering.

Embolx Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in manufacturing innovative catheter-based devices for cancer therapy. The company's flagship product is Sniper, a drug delivery balloon microcatheter that enables precise tracking, controlled drug delivery, efficient tumor fill, and reduced non-target flow. Embolx's technology, based on Low Pressure Embolization (LPE), aims to improve localized cancer treatment by minimizing off-target effects.

Arkin Net Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a software-defined networking operations platform designed to simplify the management of software-defined data centers (SDDC) for enterprises. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Pune, India, Arkin's platform facilitates comprehensive visibility and analysis across both virtual and physical infrastructure. It enables organizations to enhance security, optimize resource utilization, and improve overall performance while fostering collaboration among IT teams. The platform is recognized for its user-friendly interface, akin to a Google Search experience, and includes features for planning, operating, visualizing, analyzing, and troubleshooting complex data center environments. Arkin has gained traction in the industry, supported by notable investors and experts in virtualization and big data. As of 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc.

Ciel Medical is a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2012. The company focuses on developing innovative medical devices aimed at improving patient care in critical settings. Ciel Medical's primary product addresses ventilator-associated pneumonia, a significant complication for patients on mechanical ventilation. In addition to this, the company is engaged in creating technology to enhance the treatment of kidney stones and developing devices designed to improve the protection of patients in intensive care units. Through these initiatives, Ciel Medical aims to contribute to better health outcomes in challenging medical environments.

Knightscope, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in developing autonomous robots for physical security. Founded in 2013, Knightscope combines self-driving technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence to create Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs) designed to predict and prevent crime. The company offers various models, including the K1 stationary robot, the K3 indoor robot, and the K5 outdoor robot, with a K7 multi-terrain version currently under development. Knightscope's solutions provide a real-time presence, collecting environmental data and highlighting anomalies through its proprietary user interface. Its services cater to diverse sectors, including law enforcement, healthcare, retail, and corporate campuses, and it operates the Knightscope Security Operations Center, which allows clients to access real-time data and utilize emergency communication devices for enhanced security management.

PredictionIO is a developer-focused company that specializes in an open-source machine learning server designed to facilitate the creation of predictive features for software applications. By providing a comprehensive machine learning platform, PredictionIO enables developers and data engineers to easily integrate functionalities such as personalization, recommendations, and content discovery into their web and mobile applications. The platform allows for the seamless addition of predictive features through a straightforward set of APIs, enabling developers to implement capabilities similar to those used by major companies like Amazon for product recommendations and Flipboard for news suggestions, all with minimal coding effort.