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Flintk12 Inc. is a technology company specializing in an AI-driven educational platform. It focuses on providing personalized learning experiences for students in kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) and empowering teachers. The platform enables educators to set tailored learning objectives, offer real-time AI-assisted feedback, and track student progress across multiple subjects. It also ensures data security and privacy, not using student chat data to train AI models. The platform supports multiple AI models, custom roles, and document/link uploads, aiming to enhance classroom engagement and streamline the assessment process.

Ross Digital develops a modular digital platform that offers comprehensive restaurant operating systems designed to enhance efficiency in the food and beverage industry. The platform enables restaurants to easily integrate, scale, and update their services, accommodating various existing setups. Notably, Ross Digital features mechanical baristas that can serve a wide range of beverages autonomously, eliminating the need for staff involvement. This innovative solution allows for customization and flexibility, helping restaurants address key operational challenges through automation and digitalization.

Ratio is a cafe and lounge that uses robotic technology to create coffee drinks and other beverages for customers.

Specialty coffee has become part of our daily routines in the most positive way. We now have access to what they want the most -- choices. In recent years, roasters have explored new ways to share coffees, making them more accessible and delicious without all the fuss. Enter specialty coffee-filled Nespresso® compatible capsules that open the palate to discovering new tastes and experiences.

InfiniteWorld is a provider of Web3 and Metaverse infrastructure designed to enhance brand engagement and monetization for creators and businesses. The company operates a carbon-negative NFT platform that facilitates interaction between brands and their audiences through both real-world and virtual products, events, and interactive experiences. Its software enables users to manage physical collectibles alongside digital NFTs, creating a comprehensive digital closet. Additionally, InfiniteWorld offers tools and features for brands to collaborate effectively within its marketplace, allowing them to design and launch highly interactive NFTs. This approach fosters community engagement while ensuring the authentication of digital identities.

Frameplay is a leading provider of in-game advertising services tailored for the video game industry. The company specializes in intrinsic advertising, allowing brands to seamlessly integrate advertisements within video game environments. Frameplay offers a transparent, self-serve platform that prioritizes a gamer-first experience, granting advertisers creative control over ad placements to ensure alignment with the game's vision. This approach not only enhances the gaming experience but also enables game developers to generate significant revenue while concentrating on game development. Additionally, Frameplay provides sophisticated data and analytics, facilitating effective connections between advertisers and gamers across the globe.

Forte is building economic technology for games that is secure, easy to use, and fully compliant. Its end-to-end blockchain platform enables the emergence of community economics, a system where the interests of game developers and players are aligned, leading to healthier, sustainable game communities. The team is composed of longtime industry members (Unity, ngmoco, Riot Games, Electronic Arts, Sony, and Rockstar Games, among others), and is currently working with over 25 acclaimed game developers from across the globe to reimagine the economics of games.

Revery is a company focused on transforming wellness through innovative gaming software aimed at improving mental health. Recognizing the growing prevalence of mental illness and the limited options for affordable care, particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Revery aims to make mental health support more accessible. The company has developed a mobile gaming application that leverages game thinking to provide users with engaging and effective wellness solutions. By prioritizing affordability and accessibility, Revery seeks to empower individuals to take charge of their mental and physical well-being, ensuring that everyone can pursue their fullest potential.

Specialty coffee has become part of our daily routines in the most positive way. We now have access to what they want the most -- choices. In recent years, roasters have explored new ways to share coffees, making them more accessible and delicious without all the fuss. Enter specialty coffee-filled Nespresso® compatible capsules that open the palate to discovering new tastes and experiences.

Loupedeck Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in Helsinki, Finland, designs and manufactures specialized editing consoles aimed at enhancing the user experience in photo, video, audio editing, and live streaming. The company’s products streamline workflows, making editing more intuitive and ergonomic for both professional and amateur users. By improving the connection between creative vision and execution, Loupedeck's consoles facilitate a more efficient and enjoyable editing process. The company markets its products through a global network of retailers and distributors, with a commitment to developing innovative solutions that enhance the editing and production experience across various software platforms.

Coinomo is a blockchain firm that operates an investment platform designed for seasoned cryptocurrency investors. The platform offers a range of curated investment products, including cryptocurrency pairs and various yield products, allowing users to engage with decentralized finance (DeFi) offerings more efficiently. Coinomo provides a custodial wallet that simplifies the investment process, enabling users to invest or trade with minimal manual steps. This streamlined approach allows investors to earn passive income on their crypto deposits by selecting from diverse DeFi investment plans tailored to their individual risk preferences.

The Nurturing Co. Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of sustainable bamboo toilet paper products, marketed under the brand BAMBOOLOO. The company aims to promote a no-plastic waste future by providing eco-friendly alternatives for daily essential products. Its offerings are available through various distributors and online platforms in Singapore and New Zealand, catering to a diverse clientele that includes hotels, retailers, and other outlets. Through its initiatives, The Nurturing Co. strives to inspire individuals to adopt more sustainable practices in their everyday lives.

With a mission to foster creative interactions between anyone, anywhere, Dive creates a richer experience for all. People can create, join or schedule audio-rooms for live discussions on specific topics; invite speakers and collaborate on ideas; one doesn't need to talk, you can just listen.

Ratio is a cafe and lounge that uses robotic technology to create coffee drinks and other beverages for customers.

1Up Ventures is an investment firm founded in 2019 and located in Kirkland, Washington. The company specializes in investing in game developers and focuses on opportunities within the gaming and technology sectors. With a commitment to supporting innovation in these industries, 1Up Ventures aims to foster the growth of emerging companies that contribute to the evolving landscape of gaming.

Play Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in Singapore. The company specializes in investing globally in startups within the gaming and gaming services sectors, focusing on pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. Play Ventures emphasizes opportunities in free-to-play and web3 gaming, aiming to support innovative companies that shape the future of the gaming industry. Through its strategic investments, Play Ventures seeks to nurture a diverse portfolio of gaming-related ventures.

Partipost is a crowd influencer marketing and commerce platform that connects brands with influencers, leveraging data insights from in-app polls and user behaviors. The platform enables brands to organize influencer marketing campaigns across various tiers, including everyday individuals and social media personalities. By utilizing a data-centric approach, Partipost matches brands to influencers based on brand affinity, facilitating authentic word-of-mouth marketing. This system not only allows brands to access a broad network of influencers but also empowers individuals to earn by promoting companies within their communities.

Celsius Holdings, Inc., established in 2004 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, specializes in the development, marketing, and distribution of functional fitness beverages. The company offers a range of calorie-burning energy drinks under the Celsius brand, targeting consumers focused on fitness, weight loss, and active lifestyles. Its product portfolio includes various flavors of carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, as well as dietary supplements. Celsius distributes its products through a network of direct-store delivery distributors and retailers, including supermarkets, convenience stores, and gyms, both domestically and internationally.

PencilNews is a media organization focused on delivering accurate information about early-stage startups in China, addressing the widespread skepticism surrounding media integrity in the region. Founded by Fang Wang, PencilNews aims to combat unethical practices in journalism by ensuring its content is free from advertisements, paid articles, and speculative reporting. All articles are produced by in-house reporters who conduct direct interviews with startup founders, often using voice recordings to verify authenticity. This commitment to truth has made PencilNews a favored source among venture capitalists seeking insights into emerging companies across diverse sectors, including agriculture, entertainment, education, and technology. Supported by notable investors such as SoftBank and Bertelsmann, PencilNews has successfully established itself as a trusted platform, helping startups gain valuable market exposure and understanding of customer needs.

Triple-A is a digital currency payment institution that facilitates transactions in both traditional and digital currencies without the associated volatility. The company provides a comprehensive payment platform offering end-to-end services, including crypto payments, payouts, and remittances, which can be seamlessly integrated into existing business operations through API and no-code solutions. Licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and recognized by regulatory bodies in the EU and the United States, Triple-A maintains high standards of security and compliance. With a client base of over 20,000 businesses, it simplifies the process of accepting payments in various currencies, enabling companies to expand their customer reach and enhance growth opportunities.