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ASENSEI provides everything a technology company needs to add motion capture (3D Computer Vision and Connected Apparel) and activity-specific understanding and coaching to their product or service. (APP)AREL AND (APP)ERTURE We provide sensors harnesses and firmware to apparel companies, and 3D computer vision to apps and fitness products, that are interoperable. ASENSEI.AI SDK We provide a cross-platform software development kit to third party developers so that they can easily add motion capture powered experiences to their products and apps. TECHNIQUE LIBRARY An ever-growing library of exercises and associated coaching cues, progressions and regressions that further reduce a partner’s time to market. COACHING BLUEPRINTS Deliver high-value use-cases out of the box, with prefabricated solution accelerators. (APP)AREL Bring real-time motion capture to your platform via ASENSEI connected apparel. (APP)ERTURE Bring real-time motion capture to your platform via ASENSEI 3D computer vision using an ordinary RGB camera. REAL-TIME COACHING Never miss a movement. Count reps and motivate practice. Identify common movement flaws and cue your customers with real-time corrections. INSTRUCTIONAL LEARNING Onboard new customers through instructional teaching of your platform's common movements. MOVEMENT SCREEN The smarter way to warm up. Identify imbalance, tightness, asymmetry. Warm up intelligently, adjust programming or recommend cross-modality training. TRAINING JOURNAL Provide post-workout feedback, coaching notes, skill practice suggestions and progress tracking. DOJO Train asensei to recognize and understand posture and movement.

Ocient Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in analytical software solutions for database management. Founded in 2018, Ocient has developed a data analytics platform capable of rapidly analyzing massive datasets, ranging from tens of terabytes to exabytes, which can contain trillions or quadrillions of rows. The platform is designed to efficiently ingest billions of rows per second while filtering and computing aggregate results at speeds of up to trillions of rows per second. This capability allows organizations to effectively leverage large datasets, enabling them to gain insights at scale and with high velocity.

Gearflow is a company focused on streamlining the parts ordering process for heavy equipment fleets. It offers a platform that simplifies access to parts suppliers, enhances communication, and provides robust reporting capabilities. Designed for small to midsize construction contractors, the platform serves as an outsourced parts and tool manager, allowing equipment and parts sellers to list their inventories nationally and create unique storefronts. Users can manage all aspects of the sales process through a single dashboard, which facilitates nationwide sales, package tracking, and overall process management, thereby improving efficiency and accessibility in the construction industry.

Stemloop is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cell-free biosensing products that enhance chemical and molecular testing processes. By utilizing genetically encoded sensing and response mechanisms, Stemloop creates accessible and actionable biosensors that are faster, cheaper, and easier to use than traditional laboratory tests. The company's mission is to address unmet needs in chemical sensing and detection, enabling medical professionals to deliver accurate and timely test results at reduced costs. Through its novel technology, Stemloop aims to unlock the potential of biology to respond effectively to various global challenges.

Lakeside Discovery is an innovative drug discovery collaboration leveraging Northwestern’s most promising biomedical research and Deerfield’s strategic expertise to develop life-changing medicines.

Trim is a financial health company that empowers customers across the United States to improve their financial lives. Trim's mission is to make Americans financially healthy at scale. Our customers benefit from automated savings, decreased bills and bank fees negotiated by Trim, canceled subscriptions, and spending analysis and recommendations. We've saved our users more than $60M and we’re continuing to grow and add features to improve financial health. Our team has previous experience at organizations like Cisco, Eventbrite, Goldman Sachs, Google, LearnVest, Patreon, Rackspace, and Stripe. Trim is backed by venture investors including Ashton Kutcher (Sound Ventures), OCA Ventures, Eniac Ventures, Version One Ventures, and Core Innovation Capital. Come work with us to create the future of personal finance.

Solovis, Inc. offers a comprehensive investment management platform designed for institutional investors, including foundations, endowments, pensions, OCIOs, and family offices. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, the company specializes in multi-asset class portfolio management, reporting, and analytics. Its cloud-based solutions enable clients to collect and aggregate investment data, analyze portfolio performance, and model future outcomes. The platform facilitates real-time reporting and detailed analysis, providing actionable insights that enhance decision-making processes. By allowing for integration across various portfolios and investment structures, Solovis empowers investors to manage their assets effectively while ensuring transparency and optimizing risk management strategies. As of March 2020, Solovis operates as a subsidiary of eVestment Alliance, LLC.

Aptinyx Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing innovative therapies for challenging disorders of the brain and nervous system. Aptinyx has a proven platform for discovering proprietary compounds that work through a novel mechanism: modulation of the NMDA receptor to enhance pathways involved with nerve cell communication. This mechanism has applicability across a number of CNS disorders. Our goal is to rapidly advance our most promising drug candidates into clinical development for indications with high unmet medical need.

Solovis, Inc. offers a comprehensive investment management platform designed for institutional investors, including foundations, endowments, pensions, OCIOs, and family offices. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, the company specializes in multi-asset class portfolio management, reporting, and analytics. Its cloud-based solutions enable clients to collect and aggregate investment data, analyze portfolio performance, and model future outcomes. The platform facilitates real-time reporting and detailed analysis, providing actionable insights that enhance decision-making processes. By allowing for integration across various portfolios and investment structures, Solovis empowers investors to manage their assets effectively while ensuring transparency and optimizing risk management strategies. As of March 2020, Solovis operates as a subsidiary of eVestment Alliance, LLC.

Tanvas, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on developing Surface Haptics products that enhance touch interactions on screens. Founded in 2011, Tanvas creates innovative touchscreen technology that utilizes electrostatic fields to generate variable friction on glass surfaces. This allows users to feel textures and sensations that correspond to visual content, transforming the way people interact with digital displays. By integrating their TanvasTouch technology into various touch-enabled products, the company caters to diverse industries, including automotive, retail, consumer electronics, and applications for the visually impaired. Tanvas aims to redefine the tactile experience, providing a richer and more immersive interaction with digital environments.

Narrative Science Inc. specializes in creating natural language generation (NLG) systems that convert data into easily understandable narratives. The company offers two primary products: Quill, an automated narrative generation platform that transforms data into insightful reports, and Lexio, which integrates with various data sources to provide actionable insights for users with limited analytical skills. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Narrative Science enables businesses to communicate complex data in a clear and engaging manner, enhancing decision-making and storytelling capabilities. The company's solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including financial services, government, marketing, sports, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Narrative Science aims to improve how organizations interpret and present their data.

Naurex Inc. is a clinical-stage company based in Evanston, Illinois, focused on developing innovative therapies for depression and other central nervous system disorders. The firm is pioneering a new mechanism for modulating the N-methyl-D-aspartic acid receptor (NMDAR), which distinguishes its approach from existing treatments. Researchers at Naurex have developed a new class of drugs known as glycine-site functional partial agonists (GFPAs), designed to safely modulate the NMDAR. The company's drug development pipeline includes its first-generation molecule, GLYX-13, and a second-generation series, NRX-1050, along with additional compounds derived from its platform of novel NMDAR modulators. Naurex aims to address significant unmet needs in psychiatry and neurology through these advancements.