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Impulse Space is an in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, specializing in providing access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) through a fleet of innovative transportation vehicles. The company’s flight-proven Mira vehicle employs a non-toxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system, facilitating services such as orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry from LEO to Geostationary Orbit (GEO). Additionally, the high-energy Helios vehicle, powered by the Deneb engine, enables deliveries to a range of orbits including Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary destinations. Impulse Space is committed to offering economical and efficient in-space transportation solutions, leveraging a team with a history of delivering reliable rockets to ensure rapid and dependable service for its customers.

ZBiotics Company, founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development of genetically engineered probiotics. The company's flagship product, ZBiotics, is a probiotic drink specifically designed to produce an enzyme that breaks down acetaldehyde, a byproduct of alcohol consumption that can lead to unpleasant aftereffects. By bioengineering probiotic bacteria, ZBiotics aims to address various challenges associated with everyday substances, including alcohol and dairy. The company's innovative approach to synthetic biology positions it as a pioneer in the nutraceutical space, enabling users to mitigate the negative impacts of drinking through its unique probiotic formulation. ZBiotics products are sold directly to consumers online.

Transfr is a developer of an apprenticeship platform that utilizes virtual reality to create immersive training simulations. The company's technology features a dialogue system that facilitates interaction between trainees and a virtual coach, allowing learners to progress at their own pace. This innovative approach combines learning sciences with data from simulations to provide tailored coaching experiences that enhance skill retention and accelerate mastery. By focusing on in-demand industry skills, Transfr enables students to gain the confidence needed for job interviews and prepares them for long-term success in the workforce.

Butter Payments is a software development firm focused on addressing the issue of involuntary churn in the subscription industry, which results in significant revenue losses for companies due to failed payments. Founded in 2020 by Vijay Menon, Butter employs machine learning technology to assist leading subscription businesses, such as Fabletics, The Athletic, and Savage x Fenty, in recovering lost revenue, optimizing payment authorization rates, and enhancing customer lifetime value. The company aims to transform the subscription payment landscape by providing solutions that mitigate the financial impact of payment failures, thereby supporting businesses in maximizing their growth potential.

Transfr is a developer of an apprenticeship platform that utilizes virtual reality to create immersive training simulations. The company's technology features a dialogue system that facilitates interaction between trainees and a virtual coach, allowing learners to progress at their own pace. This innovative approach combines learning sciences with data from simulations to provide tailored coaching experiences that enhance skill retention and accelerate mastery. By focusing on in-demand industry skills, Transfr enables students to gain the confidence needed for job interviews and prepares them for long-term success in the workforce.

PowerX is a developer of an energy management system focused on optimizing heating systems and reducing costs associated with water heating. The system can be integrated with existing water heaters, allowing it to learn users' preferences for water temperature and heat only the necessary amount of water. This approach not only helps customers save on their water heating bills but also contributes to a reduction in carbon emissions. Additionally, PowerX intelligently purchases surplus electricity at the lowest prices, further enhancing its energy efficiency and cost-saving capabilities.

PowerX is a developer of an energy management system focused on optimizing heating systems and reducing costs associated with water heating. The system can be integrated with existing water heaters, allowing it to learn users' preferences for water temperature and heat only the necessary amount of water. This approach not only helps customers save on their water heating bills but also contributes to a reduction in carbon emissions. Additionally, PowerX intelligently purchases surplus electricity at the lowest prices, further enhancing its energy efficiency and cost-saving capabilities.