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Stream Captain is a developer of a gaming platform designed to enhance the interaction between streamers and their viewers during live broadcasts. The platform enables streamers to host interactive games that viewers can participate in alongside them, primarily on streaming sites like Twitch. By fostering engagement through chat interactions, the platform keeps audiences captivated while allowing viewers to support their favorite streamers by purchasing or gifting in-game skins. This approach not only enhances the viewing experience but also encourages a sense of community and participation among users.

Abundant Robotics, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in automating orchard harvests, focusing primarily on apple harvesting. Founded in 2015 and based in Hayward, California, the company provides Harvest-as-a-Service solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce damage during the picking process. Abundant Robotics utilizes advanced robotic manipulation, sensing technology, and a computer vision and machine learning platform to ensure precise and careful harvesting. Their innovative vacuum-based picking system offers significant value to farmers by improving productivity while minimizing the risk of fruit damage.

Wave focuses on interactive virtual experiences with a mission to help artists make money at the intersection of gaming and entertainment. Wave’s technology enables musicians to create lifelike avatars of themselves that can “perform” their music on a virtual stage. Most of these virtual shows take place either on the company’s YouTube channel, but Wave’s apps let users tune in on gaming consoles, phones or even the Oculus Rift VR headset. While watching a Wave, viewers can log in to comment in a chat function and give live feedback to the avatar performers.

Airware is an enterprise drone analytics company that specializes in transforming aerial data into actionable business insights for various industries, including insurance, mining, construction, and aggregates. The company offers commercial drone services that focus on capturing accurate and repeatable data, which enhances decision-making and operational efficiency. By integrating aerial data with existing enterprise workflows, Airware enables organizations to digitize their operations and improve productivity, safety, and overall business impact. Through its innovative solutions, Airware empowers enterprises to harness the potential of drone technology, facilitating a seamless transition into the digital era.

Voodoo Manufacturing, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in 3D printing services. The company operates a robotic 3D printing factory, offering fast, affordable, and high-volume manufacturing solutions. Voodoo Manufacturing focuses on transforming ideas into tangible products by providing scalable 3D printing services that cater to designers, entrepreneurs, professionals, and engineers. Utilizing desktop 3D printers and a variety of materials, Voodoo Manufacturing facilitates the production of plastic parts and products, helping clients enhance their revenue and expand their customer base.

Upbeat is a cloud-based public relations service provider that connects companies with journalists and media outlets. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company leverages software and big data analysis to create effective media outreach campaigns. Upbeat offers a range of services, including customer dashboards, account management workflows, email campaign management, a journalist database, and media monitoring and analysis. The firm serves various industries, such as education, real estate, trucking, pharmaceuticals, and human resources. By combining the expertise of software engineers and PR professionals, Upbeat modernizes traditional public relations practices, facilitating the transformation of story ideas into compelling presentations while managing outreach efforts and tracking their progress through real-time analytics.

Winnie, Inc. operates an online childcare marketplace that helps parents find local daycares and preschools across the United States. The platform provides comprehensive information about childcare programs, including detailed descriptions, photos, tuition rates, licensing status, and availability. Parents can utilize Winnie to make informed decisions about their children's early education while also connecting with a community of other parents. For childcare providers, Winnie serves as a tool to fill open spots, manage waitlists, and access essential resources for running their businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Winnie aims to streamline the childcare search process and support both parents and providers effectively.

Wave focuses on interactive virtual experiences with a mission to help artists make money at the intersection of gaming and entertainment. Wave’s technology enables musicians to create lifelike avatars of themselves that can “perform” their music on a virtual stage. Most of these virtual shows take place either on the company’s YouTube channel, but Wave’s apps let users tune in on gaming consoles, phones or even the Oculus Rift VR headset. While watching a Wave, viewers can log in to comment in a chat function and give live feedback to the avatar performers.

Homie Technology Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in South Jordan, Utah, operates a peer-to-peer real estate marketplace. It connects buyers, builders, and sellers of homes directly, eliminating traditional intermediaries and reducing commission fees. Homie provides real-time data and insights to help users make informed decisions about offers and market conditions. The company also facilitates connections to relevant professionals, such as lenders and home inspectors, to support the entire home purchase or sale process. Currently, Homie serves customers in Las Vegas, Nevada; Phoenix, Arizona; and Utah.

Einsite develops a technology platform aimed at enhancing productivity, efficiency, and safety in the mining and construction industries. The platform utilizes real-time data collected from cameras and sensors, along with advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence algorithms. By integrating these technologies, Einsite delivers actionable insights to executives, managers, and machine operators, enabling them to make informed decisions that improve operational efficiency at industrial sites.

Envelop VR, Inc. develops virtual reality software designed for Windows, facilitating immersive work, creation, and play experiences. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, the company targets both consumers and businesses across various sectors, including healthcare, automotive, industrial design, travel, aerospace, engineering, architecture, military, media, and real estate. Envelop VR aims to transform traditional workspaces by providing a virtual environment that enhances productivity through advanced 3D interaction, moving beyond conventional 2D screens. The company was founded by Bob Berry, a serial entrepreneur with a background in virtual reality, and Jon Mavor, a technology expert with extensive experience in video game rendering.

Noteworth is a healthcare technology company based in Hoboken, New Jersey, established in 2015. It specializes in a patient data capture and delivery platform that connects healthcare organizations with patient-generated health data. The platform integrates seamlessly with over 400 FDA-approved clinical devices and existing electronic medical records, ensuring that clinicians receive actionable, clinically relevant information. Noteworth's solutions aim to enhance patient engagement by facilitating the collection of vital statistics, providing educational resources regarding diagnoses, and enabling communication between patients and healthcare providers through telemedicine or chat. By improving care coordination and delivering a differentiated experience for patients, Noteworth seeks to enhance the quality of care while reducing costly readmissions and overall healthcare utilization.

Final, Inc. is a startup based in Oakland, California, founded in 2014, that focuses on enhancing consumer security in financial transactions. The company offers a physical credit card and a mobile application designed to protect users from fraud, theft, and account breaches. Its application enables users to generate multiple credit card numbers, which can be assigned to specific merchants or used as disposable one-time numbers for single purchases. This flexibility allows users to monitor their spending habits while minimizing the risk of financial fraud and the complications of card cancellations. Final is recognized for its innovative approach to payment services and has gained backing from investors, having participated in Y Combinator in 2015. As of early 2018, Final operates as a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Trusted Labs, Inc., established in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, operates a platform that connects parents with qualified, vetted, and trained child care providers in the same city. The company facilitates on-demand childcare services, enabling parents to access experienced providers whenever they need them. As of 2018, Trusted Labs operates as a subsidiary of Care.com, Inc.

Mashgin Inc. specializes in manufacturing intelligent kiosks that facilitate self-checkout at various retail environments, including cafés, convenience stores, and specialty shops. Founded in 2013 and based in Mountain View, California, the company utilizes advanced computer vision and deep learning technologies to streamline the checkout process. Its kiosks can recognize and process multiple items simultaneously, allowing customers to scan products based on their visual features such as color, shape, and size. This innovative system can be deployed quickly and at a lower cost compared to other self-checkout solutions. Currently, Mashgin's technology is in use at hundreds of locations, serving tens of thousands of customers daily.

Yoshirt Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in custom apparel. The platform allows users to design and create personalized clothing, particularly t-shirts, using a variety of tools such as photos, stickers, and fonts. By enabling customers to design and print garments directly from mobile devices, Yoshirt offers a user-friendly experience that supports the purchase of single units, thus streamlining the supply chain for custom clothing.

Final, Inc. is a startup based in Oakland, California, founded in 2014, that focuses on enhancing consumer security in financial transactions. The company offers a physical credit card and a mobile application designed to protect users from fraud, theft, and account breaches. Its application enables users to generate multiple credit card numbers, which can be assigned to specific merchants or used as disposable one-time numbers for single purchases. This flexibility allows users to monitor their spending habits while minimizing the risk of financial fraud and the complications of card cancellations. Final is recognized for its innovative approach to payment services and has gained backing from investors, having participated in Y Combinator in 2015. As of early 2018, Final operates as a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Didatuan is a Chinese company that offers a website focused on flash boutique services and group sale. The website has been ranked 4th among all of China's Groupon websites. The website developers won the “Top 100 Chinese Internet Firms” award in 2010, and the “Most Popular Groupon Website” in 2011. Didatuan also won “Chinese Top 50 most valuable e-commerce company”, and “Chinese S-service website in the e-commerce industry” in 2011. Didatuan was founded in July 2010 by Zhongjie Song and his team. Its services have expanded across 18 cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Wuhan, Chengdu, Xi’an, Tianjin, Qingdao, Zhengzhou, and Jinan.