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IMPACT NFT is a unique SOCIAL-IMPACT driven NFT project, where collectors can access an IMMERSIVE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE, to fund+meet native artisans joining an international institutional alliance that preserves native art in rural South America. Gran Chaco Impact NFT, offers a platform where collectors collaborate with non-fungible token (NFT) artists and curators to support women artisans in the creation of digital art tokens using augmented and virtual reality, NFTs, and blockchain with the goal of preserving and promoting native communities' cultures.

VerSe Innovation is a local language technology company that develops a discovery platform to consume and socialize with media. Its platform facilitates the curation of content and tracks user preferences through its vertical search and recommendation tools that provide users with personalized content and notifications.

Handsome App is a professional networking platform specifically designed for beauty professionals, launched in 2018 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. The application allows beauty and barber professionals to create digital portfolios, engage with a community by posting questions and receiving answers, and discover career opportunities. Through its features, users can apply for jobs and enhance their industry credibility, making it a valuable tool for networking and career development in the beauty sector.

Giphy, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in the search, sharing, and discovery of animated graphics interchange formats (GIFs). Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, the company offers a comprehensive database of GIFs across various categories including emotions, food, animals, and pop culture. It enables users to easily browse and share these animated graphics through social media channels. Giphy also supports creative input by allowing users to upload their own GIFs and collaborates with brands to produce original content. The platform aims to evolve beyond its search engine roots into a vibrant community for GIF artists and enthusiasts, focusing on fostering creativity and engagement within the digital visual communication space. As of mid-2020, Giphy operates as a subsidiary of Instagram, which enhances its integration within social media ecosystems.

Nilus is a mission-driven company dedicated to combating malnutrition by leveraging technology to deliver affordable, nutritious food to low-income individuals. It achieves this through innovative strategies such as food rescue and inclusive design, aiming to create a sustainable value chain for underserved communities.

Peanut App Limited is a London-based company that has developed a social networking application designed to connect mothers with similar interests and children of comparable ages. Launched in 2016, the app provides a platform for women to create group chats and organize face-to-face meetings, fostering a sense of community and support among users. Peanut aims to offer a safe space for women to build friendships, share experiences, and learn from one another, making it a unique resource for mothers navigating similar life stages. The application is available for free on both iOS and Android devices.

tbh is a company that specializes in developing a mobile application that allows users to give and receive anonymous feedback among friends. The application enables users to pose questions and respond to them through open text fields, leveraging anonymity to create an environment where individuals can share their thoughts without fear of backlash. This feature aims to foster positive interactions and self-esteem, as users can receive affirming comments from their network in a judgment-free setting.

Xpresso Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016 by Luke Yamamoto and Jin Tanaka. The company has developed a messenger-based application designed to enhance user engagement by facilitating activity suggestions, enabling users to share their feelings, and allowing them to organize events with friends. In addition to its activity suggestion features, Xpresso provides online customer support tools that assist business owners in managing daily operations through group chat functionalities.

CrowdTangle develops a social media tracking and discovery platform that enables users to monitor public content across multiple platforms. The platform provides tools to follow, analyze, and report on broad trends in public posts, helping users understand how content spreads on social media and identify patterns in engagement and reach.

Founded in 2016, Healofy is an Indian social networking platform dedicated to supporting pregnant women and new mothers. It offers a range of services including live newsfeeds, free chats with medical professionals, activities for newborns, and baby name databases, aiming to provide a comprehensive community and resource hub for maternal health and childcare.

Eyegroove, Inc. is a company based in Santa Clara, California, that operates a music video creative community through its innovative mobile application. Founded in 2013, Eyegroove provides a platform that allows users to seamlessly create and share music videos by selecting streaming music, recording video, and incorporating interactive effects. The application is designed to streamline the video-making process, bringing together essential elements such as music, editing, and visual enhancements, thereby offering a unique social networking experience for music video enthusiasts.

Moves is a company focused on enhancing social interaction by connecting individuals to communities based on shared interests. The platform allows users to capture and share photos and videos, which are submitted to a community stream for evaluation. Community members can vote on submissions, determining which content remains in the stream, resulting in a curated collection that reflects the interests of its users. Additionally, Moves develops a pedometer application that integrates with iPhone devices, utilizing sensor and location data to track users' activities and travel routes. This combination of community engagement and activity tracking positions Moves as an innovative player in the social media landscape.

WhatsApp is a cross-platform mobile messaging app that enables users to exchange messages without paying for SMS. The service supports group chats and the sending of unlimited images, videos, and audio messages, using subscribers’ existing internet data plans. Available on major mobile platforms, WhatsApp focuses on simple, reliable communication for personal and small-group conversations worldwide.

Branch is a company that facilitates accelerated pay and digital wallet solutions for businesses, enabling them to empower their workers through efficient financial services. By streamlining payment processes, Branch helps organizations save money while providing employees with faster access to their earnings and complimentary digital banking services. The platform does not require pre-funding or upfront capital, making it an accessible option for various businesses looking to enhance their payroll systems. Additionally, Branch promotes a new brand of public discourse by inviting curated groups of knowledgeable individuals to engage in meaningful discussions on relevant issues, aiming to foster a more interactive and informed dialogue online.

Onavo, founded 2010, is the company behind Onavo Insights, the largest mobile intelligence service, and the developer of the award-winning Onavo mobile utility apps. Onavo Insights market intelligence data, powered by fully anonymized data from Onavo's apps, powers business decisions in companies in verticals diverse as finance, gaming, entertainment and social networking, and reports are cited regularly in the press as the primary barometer of the mobile app ecosystem.

Threadsy is an innovative online integrated communication platform that allows users to streamline their communication by combining email and social network messages into a single inbox. By aggregating communications from various platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and instant messaging services, Threadsy creates a unified experience that enhances user interaction. It not only consolidates messages but also provides valuable context about contacts, facilitating more meaningful connections. The platform is accessible via web browsers at no cost, making it easy for users to integrate their existing accounts and manage their communications efficiently.

Face.com is a developer of facial recognition software that specializes in enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of identifying faces in photographs uploaded through web and mobile applications. The company’s primary offerings include the Photo Finder application, which assists users in locating untagged photos of themselves and their friends on social networks, and the Photo Tagger, which simplifies the process of bulk-tagging friends in photo albums. Headquartered in Tel Aviv and New York, Face.com leverages its proprietary facial recognition technologies to improve the user experience in photo sharing and organization.

Karma is a mobile gifting service founded by Lee Linden and Ben Lewis, designed for users to send gifts to friends conveniently via iOS and Android applications. The platform focuses on social gifting, enabling users to discover and share gifts within their social circles. By combining intelligent features with a user-friendly interface, Karma stands out among various social gifting apps on the market. The service aims to enhance the experience of gift-giving by offering a seamless option for users to express their appreciation and strengthen connections with friends.

Glancee is a mobile application available on iPhone, Android, and Facebook that facilitates the discovery of nearby individuals with shared friends and interests. By leveraging data from Facebook to identify common acquaintances and utilizing Wikipedia to align users based on relevant interests, Glancee enables users to connect with others in their vicinity without the need for check-ins. The app enhances social interactions by notifying users through push notifications when they encounter potential matches who align closely with their interests, making it an engaging tool for social discovery. Glancee is distinct from traditional social networks and dating services, focusing instead on revealing the hidden connections among individuals encountered in everyday settings such as bars, campuses, and grocery stores.

Friend.ly is a social Q&A platform designed to facilitate self-expression in a fun and meaningful way. It allows users to engage with a community by answering a variety of site-generated questions that are personally relevant to them. Upon logging in, users can explore questions, respond to others, and provide compliments on answers, fostering a positive environment for sharing thoughts and experiences. The platform aims to help individuals create a more accurate online profile while encouraging deeper connections with friends and acquaintances. Through its engaging approach, Friend.ly serves as a tool for users to better understand themselves and the people around them.

WhoGlue is a developer of social networking software tailored for membership organizations, such as college alumni networks. The company's technology enables groups to privately connect within a larger network, facilitating interactions and relationships among members. This innovative approach allows for subnetwork functions, such as the integration of Facebook Groups content throughout the broader Facebook platform, all while maintaining user privacy. Established in 2001, WhoGlue has also filed a patent for a system designed to manage personal relationship information, further distinguishing its offerings in the social networking landscape.

Beluga is a technology company that provides a mobile application and web service designed to facilitate instant group messaging and content sharing among users. The platform enables groups of friends to maintain communication and stay connected easily. In March 2011, the company was acquired by Facebook, expanding its reach and integration within social networking services.

Zenbe is a developer of mobile and web applications that focuses on enabling users to share contextually-specific information with selected groups. Founded in 2007, the company has created several applications, including Zenbe Lists, which allows users to share task lists across devices, and Shareflow, a real-time collaboration tool designed to simplify group communication by minimizing lengthy email exchanges. Other notable apps include Blacktop, an iPhone application for organizing social check-ins into shareable trips, and Phizviz, which visualizes Facebook check-ins over time. Zenbe initially gained attention for its innovative webmail suite, Zenbe Mail, although it was discontinued in 2010 following a partial acquisition by Facebook.

Hot Potato is a technology company that specializes in enhancing the experience of live events through real-time social collaboration. It provides a platform where friends and fans can connect, share their perspectives, and enjoy each other's contributions during events. The company focuses on creating tools that make participating in events more engaging and fun by facilitating interactions among groups who share an interest in the same experiences as they unfold.

ShareGrove is a provider of an online conversations platform that facilitates rich and dynamic private discussions among users. By allowing individuals to select friends from Facebook and other social networks, ShareGrove enables real-time and asynchronous engagement through a unified web interface. The platform enhances user interactions with integrated web search capabilities from major sources, alongside inline media presentations, thereby enriching the conversational experience. Additionally, ShareGrove generates revenue through affiliate programs linked to its media-rich content.

Divvyshot is a photo-sharing service designed to facilitate the sharing of high-resolution images among groups of friends and family members. By allowing users to easily upload and share their photographs, Divvyshot enhances the experience of capturing and preserving personal memories. The company participated in the Winter 2009 session of Y Combinator, which has helped to promote its innovative approach to photo sharing.

Octazen Solutions is a developer of contact importing software that facilitates the process of inviting contacts from various online services. The company's primary offering includes tools that allow website users to seamlessly import their contacts and extend invitations to them, enhancing user engagement and promoting viral sharing. By streamlining the contact invitation process, Octazen Solutions helps businesses leverage their users' networks, thereby driving growth and increasing connectivity within their platforms.

FriendFeed is a feed aggregator that consolidates updates from various social media platforms, blogs, and microblogging sites, enabling users to stay informed about their friends' activities in one location. Launched in October 2007 and based in Mountain View, California, FriendFeed allows users to create a personalized news feed that includes shared content such as news articles, photos, videos, and links. This service facilitates discovery and discussion among friends, streamlining the process of keeping up with multiple online interactions. In August 2009, FriendFeed was acquired by Facebook, further expanding its reach and integrating its features into a larger social networking ecosystem.