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VitalFlo Inc. is a digital health company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, established in 2017. It specializes in manufacturing handheld spirometers for asthmatic patients, allowing them to monitor their lung health and medication use. In addition to the spirometers, VitalFlo develops software that connects patients with chronic respiratory conditions to their healthcare providers. The company's remote monitoring system tracks lung function and environmental factors that may trigger asthma attacks, providing actionable insights to clinical teams. This innovative approach aims to reduce emergency room visits by offering timely recommendations to patients, thereby redefining asthma management and enhancing overall care.

Molecula is a technology company that specializes in data virtualization software, enabling secure access to large and fragmented datasets. With a focus on empowering modern workforces through artificial intelligence, the company’s solutions facilitate the mass parallelization of complex queries to efficiently handle extensive and unbounded datasets. Molecula's platform leverages bitmap technology to enhance performance and simplicity while supporting real-time information processing. This capability allows organizations to perform time-based sharding to capture streaming data and conduct segmentation based on historical data or specific time ranges. Founded in 1993 and based in Herndon, Virginia, Molecula also offers AI-powered automated data services and machine learning applications designed to assist in decision-making and optimize operations with fresh data.

FeatureBase, operating as Molecula Research Laboratories, LLC, specializes in providing advanced solutions for researchers, particularly in the fields of protein function studies and gene expression. The company utilizes proprietary RNA interference technology to deliver antisense oligonucleotides and offers a range of products, including neuropeptides marketed under the brand Princeton Peptides, as well as transfection reagents such as Maxfect and Genfect. Additionally, Molecula has developed the Inducer, an innovative substitute for IPTG that enhances soluble protein production. With its Cloud Data Access platform, Molecula simplifies and accelerates access to big data, enabling users to create highly efficient data representations without the need for pre-aggregation or data movement. Founded in 1993 and based in Herndon, Virginia, the company continues to advance research capabilities in the life sciences.

One Model Inc. is a company that specializes in data management and people analytics, primarily serving the human resources sector. The company's flagship platform, One Model, integrates workforce data from various sources, utilizing predictive modeling and analytics to transform and normalize this data for effective analysis. One Model also offers One AI, a tool that provides HR professionals with easy access to insights derived from people analytics data. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in London and Brisbane, One Model is recognized for pioneering people data orchestration and delivering innovative visualizations. Its People Data Cloud™ platform simplifies the processes of data extraction, cleansing, and reporting, enabling organizations to make informed talent decisions while ensuring data security and privacy. The platform is trusted by HR teams and data professionals alike for its accuracy and reduced technical burden.