Emerging Ventures

Forcen develops and manufactures force-sensing film for various industries, including surgical robotics, industrial robotics, and aerospace. Its film can be integrated into parts or assemblies of devices in these sectors, providing real-time force feedback. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Modelwise is a Munich-based industrial tech company specializing in AI-driven automation for safety engineering. Their software solutions streamline safety analysis processes, significantly reducing the time engineers spend on these tasks while enhancing the quality of their analyses. By integrating seamlessly into existing workflows and toolchains, Modelwise's platform helps prevent design flaws that could pose risks to humans and the environment. This enables clients to receive immediate feedback on the safety of their system designs, ultimately facilitating the creation of better products.

Qase is a B2B SaaS platform that helps law firms and legal organizations manage referrals, appointments, and client intake. The platform enables secure messaging and file sharing, automates fee collection, and streamlines referral networks across connected firms, allowing clients to connect with their lawyers quickly and securely.

Happy Cabbage Analytics, Inc. is a data analytics and insights company dedicated to the cannabis industry. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, it offers an integrated platform known as Polaris, which combines analytics, pricing, and marketing functionalities. The platform enables businesses to analyze dispensary data in order to gain insights into customer preferences and behaviors. This capability allows clients to create tailored marketing campaigns and enhance customer communications, fostering loyalty and improving operational efficiency. Happy Cabbage Analytics positions itself as a bridge between data and actionable strategies, empowering clients to promote their products effectively in a competitive market.

Binarly is a global company focused on firmware and software supply chain security, established in 2021 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company offers the Binarly Transparency Platform, an AI-powered solution designed for device manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, independent software vendors, and product security teams. This platform enables users to identify both known and unknown vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and potential signs of malicious code within their firmware. By employing advanced machine learning and code analysis techniques, Binarly's platform provides in-depth introspection of firmware to detect threats that may arise below the operating system. The company’s validated remediation playbooks assist clients in significantly reducing the cost and time associated with addressing security exposures, ultimately aiming to protect businesses, critical infrastructure, and consumers globally.

Acquicent was a financial technology company that established a trading marketplace focused on fractional ownership of museum-grade collectible assets. The company specialized in allowing investors to purchase shares in valuable items, including vintage cars and fine art. By facilitating the fractionalization of these treasure assets, Acquicent aimed to provide liquidity to asset owners, such as museums and institutions, while enabling them to maintain possession, control, and majority ownership of their collections. Despite its innovative approach to investing in high-value collectibles, Acquicent ceased operations in December 2024.

Wyvern operates space satellites equipped with hyperspectral sensors, capturing high-resolution imagery across multiple spectral bands. This enables diverse applications such as agriculture monitoring, forestry management, environmental assessment, and geospatial intelligence.

Zippity LLC is an onsite service experience platform specializing in the automotive industry, offering convenient car maintenance and repair services at home or in the workplace. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Zippity provides a digital operating system tailored for the mobile automotive sector. The company's services include quick deploy side enclosure, vehicle lifting, oil change procedures, and real-time repairs for various needs such as tires, brakes, and detailing. Customers can easily schedule appointments through an online platform, allowing mechanics to arrive at their chosen location, thus reducing the hassles associated with car ownership and enhancing the overall customer experience. Zippity aims to streamline automotive care through innovative and accessible service solutions.

Otis AI is a digital marketing platform for startups and small businesses that enables planning, launching, and optimizing data-driven campaigns across major social and search channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Google, TikTok, and YouTube. It connects users' existing platforms and uses customer and transaction data to automate marketing activities such as retargeting, online-to-offline attribution, creative optimization, and performance optimization. The platform is designed for ease of use, requiring no special training, and allows campaigns to be created and launched in minutes with messaging tailored to specific business goals and audiences. Otis AI complements its technology with dedicated support to assist users. The platform emphasizes measurable results, aiming to improve return on ad spend and overall ad effectiveness through a data-driven approach that targets the right customers at the right time. It enables cross-channel campaigns and real-time analytics to assess reach and impact.

Omnitron Sensors specializes in developing semiconductor process platforms that enhance performance, reliability, and reduce costs for applications such as autonomous navigation, augmented reality, and AI workflows. Its MEMS-based technology enables high-volume industries to achieve more efficient production and advanced functionality.

Allstar is a company that focuses on empowering gamers to become creators of short-form video content through innovative tools and infrastructure. Its platform allows users to easily capture, personalize, and share their most significant gaming and esports moments as high-quality videos. By democratizing gaming content, Allstar enables gamers to produce professional-quality clips, facilitating the discovery and sharing of their favorite gaming experiences across various platforms and devices. Through its technology, Allstar aims to enhance the gaming community's engagement and creativity by providing accessible content creation solutions.

EventHub provides a platform for virtual expos, sponsorship marketplace, and event management for organizers. The platform helps manage exhibitor applications, payments, paperwork, logistics, and communications through a streamlined dashboard, including batch updates and messaging. It also offers a virtual venue to stream content and host exhibitor booths, enabling clients to build a live event community and optimize sponsorship revenue. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company focuses on simplifying sponsor relations and event operations for organizers.

Trubify operates a unique music streaming platform accessible via iOS, Android, and web. It connects artists directly with superfans, offering intimate live performances and recorded content. Trubify stands out by providing modular revenue streams with higher payouts than traditional platforms, enabling musicians to earn a sustainable income from their craft.

Insured Nomads provides comprehensive insurance solutions tailored for modern companies with global operations, remote workers, or distributed teams. Their platform offers health, medical, safety, security, and wellbeing coverage, powered by AI/ML and GPS technology. They serve clients worldwide through numerous customer service points, operating as a lean and agile enterprise with strategic partners globally.

Butlr Technologies Inc. is a technology company based in Burlingame, California, that specializes in wireless sensor devices designed to collect and transmit real-time data. The company's innovative technology utilizes body heat to detect occupancy, headcount, body posture, and activity, offering accurate spatial insights for various industries, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, and sustainable building management. By analyzing location and duration data, Butlr helps optimize retail space layout and enhances understanding of consumer behavior and preferences. Incorporated in 2019, Butlr is focused on providing efficient solutions that improve operational effectiveness and customer experiences.