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Ditto is a technology company that provides innovative connectivity solutions for edge devices, primarily through its edge-native mobile database. This platform ensures consistent operations across diverse network conditions, enabling real-time data synchronization via peer-to-peer and mesh networking, which minimizes reliance on cloud services. Ditto's offerings are designed to enhance operational efficiency and reliability across various sectors, including point-of-sale systems, aviation, industrial operations, and restaurants. Additionally, Ditto has developed a software development kit that facilitates seamless synchronization of applications, enabling them to communicate directly with one another without requiring a server. This SDK adeptly manages the complexities of multiple network transport methods, such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, allowing developers to create applications that function effectively with or without internet connectivity.

Openly Inc. is a technology-enabled insurance provider that specializes in homeowners insurance, catering to customers through independent agents. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Chicago, the company leverages technology and industry expertise to deliver comprehensive insurance coverage. Openly's offerings include protection for the structure of the building, walls, roof, and attached fixtures. The company focuses on providing a simplified quoting process, aiming to enhance the overall insurance experience for its customers.

GrayMatter Robotics specializes in addressing complex surface treatment and finishing challenges encountered by manufacturers with high-mix, high-variability production needs. The company develops advanced robotics equipped with proprietary artificial intelligence, which are integrated into smart robotic cells. These systems are designed to assist human operators in performing tedious and ergonomically challenging tasks, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and productivity. By leveraging its innovative technologies, GrayMatter Robotics aims to streamline manufacturing processes, making them more effective and user-friendly for clients in various industries.

Boulder Care, Inc. is a telemedicine-based platform focused on treating opioid addiction through a combination of medication and peer support. Founded in 2017 and located in Portland, Oregon, the company provides comprehensive services that include patient support, medication management, and psychosocial services. By leveraging digital health technology, Boulder Care aims to improve access to effective treatment for individuals struggling with opioid use, enhancing the experience for both patients and their care teams. The organization serves a diverse clientele, including patients, providers, and various health organizations, contributing to the advancement of the behavioral health industry.

Openly Inc. is a technology-enabled insurance provider that specializes in homeowners insurance, catering to customers through independent agents. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Chicago, the company leverages technology and industry expertise to deliver comprehensive insurance coverage. Openly's offerings include protection for the structure of the building, walls, roof, and attached fixtures. The company focuses on providing a simplified quoting process, aiming to enhance the overall insurance experience for its customers.

AutoLeap is a provider of automotive software designed to assist auto repair shops in managing their operations efficiently. The company's SaaS-based platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools that allow users to organize their workflows, schedule jobs, manage technicians, conduct digital inspections, and invoice clients. This functionality enables auto shop owners to enhance customer engagement, optimize technician productivity, and ultimately drive revenue growth. By streamlining various aspects of auto shop management, AutoLeap aims to support repair shops in delivering reliable and effective services.

Openly Inc. is a technology-enabled insurance provider that specializes in homeowners insurance, catering to customers through independent agents. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Chicago, the company leverages technology and industry expertise to deliver comprehensive insurance coverage. Openly's offerings include protection for the structure of the building, walls, roof, and attached fixtures. The company focuses on providing a simplified quoting process, aiming to enhance the overall insurance experience for its customers.

Alto Solutions, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the management of self-directed individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The company offers various IRA products, including Alto IRA, which allows users to invest in alternative assets such as private equity, venture capital, real estate, loans, and cryptocurrency. Its Checkbook+ IRA provides customers with check-writing control, enhancing the management of real estate investments. Additionally, Alto CryptoIRA connects users directly to Coinbase for cryptocurrency trading. The platform features a user-friendly dashboard for managing accounts and investments, and assists investors in determining their eligibility for different types of investments while identifying financial trust companies for asset custody. Serving a diverse clientele that includes wealth managers, registered investment advisors, real estate owners, and entrepreneurs, Alto Solutions aims to democratize access to alternative asset investing. Founded in 2015 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company was previously known as Saltvest, Inc.

Sawyer is a marketplace designed to connect children, parents, and providers of enriching activities. The platform simplifies the process of finding and booking educational experiences for children of all ages, offering a variety of options such as yoga, dance, and craft classes. By providing technology solutions that streamline online registration and booking, Sawyer empowers small business owners, non-profits, and educational institutions to enhance their operations and impact. Additionally, it offers parents tools to manage their children's activities, helping them navigate early childhood development and discover local opportunities for learning and adventure. Sawyer aims to transform perceptions of education, emphasizing the importance of fostering discovery and joy in learning rather than solely focusing on academic performance.

Affinity is a relationship intelligence platform built to expand and evolve the traditional CRM. Affinity instantly surfaces all of your team's data and shows you who is best suited to make the crucial introductions you need to close your next big deal. Using AI and natural language processing, Affinity helps your team curate and grow its network by unlocking introductions to decision makers and auto-populating your pipeline to increase deal flow. -- Leverage your network: Map out your team's relationship graph to most effectively source the next big deal -- VCs, level up your portfolio: Ally with your portfolio companies and discover how you can introduce them to key prospects and help them raise their next round -- Startups, get the intro: Map out your team's relationship graph. Discover the entire rolodex of prospects your investors and advisors are connected to and unearth valuable introductions -- Reduce complexity: Get rid of spreadsheets for contact management and receive instant updates related to your pipeline as your team works -- Effectively manage pipeline: Keep track of meetings, manage follow-ups, and receive instant updates related to your pipeline as your team works It's time to adopt a CRM that makes your job easier and maximizes your team and investor's most valuable asset - their networks. Affinity has raised $13.5MM led by 8VC (Joe Lonsdale: Palantir, Addepar, OpenGov), Sway Ventures, Pear Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital & Western Technology Investment.

Morning Consult is a global decision intelligence company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The company specializes in providing leaders with insights derived from its proprietary high-frequency data combined with applied artificial intelligence. This approach helps organizations understand public opinion and predict future behaviors, enabling more informed decision-making. Morning Consult's platform is designed to support modern leaders in navigating complex environments by delivering timely and relevant information.

Developer of robotic dishwasher designed for commercial kitchens. The company's artificial intelligence-powered solution automates dish rooms, turning messy bus tubs into clean, stacked dishes.

Ergatta, Inc. is a company based in Brooklyn, New York, that develops and sells a digital rowing machine designed to enhance the home fitness experience. Founded in 2018, Ergatta combines technology and design to create a competitive, personalized full-body workout through an engaging game-based interface. The company's mission is to make regular fitness routines more accessible and enjoyable for a broader audience, providing a stimulating alternative to traditional exercise methods. Ergatta's products are available for purchase online, emphasizing convenience and motivation to encourage users to challenge themselves continuously.

Curology, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in prescription skincare products tailored for acne and anti-aging. Established in 2014, Curology offers a range of treatments targeting issues such as acne, clogged pores, dark spots, skin firmness, texture, and wrinkles. The company distinguishes itself by providing personalized skincare solutions delivered directly to customers' homes, making professional skincare more accessible and affordable. Through virtual consultations with licensed dermatology providers, Curology creates custom formulas that have been shown in clinical trials to be significantly more effective than over-the-counter alternatives. The platform also fosters community engagement, allowing users to connect and share their skincare journeys. Founded by a mother-son team of dermatologists, Curology aims to democratize access to effective skincare treatments for a broader audience.

Fi is a company that specializes in manufacturing GPS-enabled dog collars and accessories, founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company develops smart dog collars that allow pet owners to track their dogs' locations in real time. Utilizing GPS and LTE-M technology, these collars not only provide location tracking but also monitor the physical activity of dogs by measuring their steps. Owners can set daily, weekly, and monthly fitness goals for their pets, making it easier to keep them healthy and active. Fi sells its products primarily through online retail channels.

Openly Inc. is a technology-enabled insurance provider that specializes in homeowners insurance, catering to customers through independent agents. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Chicago, the company leverages technology and industry expertise to deliver comprehensive insurance coverage. Openly's offerings include protection for the structure of the building, walls, roof, and attached fixtures. The company focuses on providing a simplified quoting process, aiming to enhance the overall insurance experience for its customers.

Ginger is a telemental health provider delivering evidence-based behavioral health coaching, therapy, and psychiatry from a smartphone. Ginger's on-demand system brings together behavioral health coaches, therapists, and psychiatrists, who work as a team to deliver personalized care, right through your smartphone. The app provides members with access to the support they need within seconds, 24/7, 365 days a year. Millions of people have access to Ginger through leading employers, health plans, and its network of partners.

DemandStar Corporation operates a platform that links local and national suppliers with government procurement officers, facilitating connections in the realm of public contracts. The company's primary offering is DemandStar, an online marketplace that enables businesses and government entities to post and secure electronic bids for government contracts. This platform serves as a vital resource for fostering partnerships between suppliers and government agencies in the United States. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, DemandStar aims to empower state and local governments by providing them with access to a community of qualified suppliers, enhancing their ability to serve the public effectively. The marketplace is designed to be user-friendly and is offered at no cost to government partners.

Morning Consult is a global decision intelligence company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The company specializes in providing leaders with insights derived from its proprietary high-frequency data combined with applied artificial intelligence. This approach helps organizations understand public opinion and predict future behaviors, enabling more informed decision-making. Morning Consult's platform is designed to support modern leaders in navigating complex environments by delivering timely and relevant information.

Curology, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in prescription skincare products tailored for acne and anti-aging. Established in 2014, Curology offers a range of treatments targeting issues such as acne, clogged pores, dark spots, skin firmness, texture, and wrinkles. The company distinguishes itself by providing personalized skincare solutions delivered directly to customers' homes, making professional skincare more accessible and affordable. Through virtual consultations with licensed dermatology providers, Curology creates custom formulas that have been shown in clinical trials to be significantly more effective than over-the-counter alternatives. The platform also fosters community engagement, allowing users to connect and share their skincare journeys. Founded by a mother-son team of dermatologists, Curology aims to democratize access to effective skincare treatments for a broader audience.

Brandable, Inc. is a consumer packaged goods company founded in 2017 and based in Beverly Hills, California. It specializes in brand building services, including influencer acquisition and brand management, primarily in the toys, wellness, and food and drink sectors. Brandable creates, manufactures, and sells modern consumer-focused brands, emerging as a key supplier for major retailers in North America, including Walmart and Target. The company is recognized for its innovative approach to launching new consumer product brands, leveraging influencer-driven, omni-channel demand creation techniques. Through its diverse product offerings, which include items in feminine hygiene, Brandable aims to establish relevant and impactful brands in the market.

Modsy is a home design service founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The company utilizes advanced 3D graphics and computer vision technology to create virtual interior environments, allowing customers to visualize furniture and décor in their own spaces before making purchases. Modsy caters to new homeowners, renters, and remodelers by offering personalized design guidance and plans tailored to individual preferences. Its platform not only showcases inspirational designs but also provides practical recommendations for room layouts and furnishings. Additionally, Modsy features a shoppable marketplace where customers can directly purchase the items featured in their designs, streamlining the home renovation process and reducing uncertainty for users.

Sawyer is a marketplace designed to connect children, parents, and providers of enriching activities. The platform simplifies the process of finding and booking educational experiences for children of all ages, offering a variety of options such as yoga, dance, and craft classes. By providing technology solutions that streamline online registration and booking, Sawyer empowers small business owners, non-profits, and educational institutions to enhance their operations and impact. Additionally, it offers parents tools to manage their children's activities, helping them navigate early childhood development and discover local opportunities for learning and adventure. Sawyer aims to transform perceptions of education, emphasizing the importance of fostering discovery and joy in learning rather than solely focusing on academic performance.

Affinity is a relationship intelligence platform built to expand and evolve the traditional CRM. Affinity instantly surfaces all of your team's data and shows you who is best suited to make the crucial introductions you need to close your next big deal. Using AI and natural language processing, Affinity helps your team curate and grow its network by unlocking introductions to decision makers and auto-populating your pipeline to increase deal flow. -- Leverage your network: Map out your team's relationship graph to most effectively source the next big deal -- VCs, level up your portfolio: Ally with your portfolio companies and discover how you can introduce them to key prospects and help them raise their next round -- Startups, get the intro: Map out your team's relationship graph. Discover the entire rolodex of prospects your investors and advisors are connected to and unearth valuable introductions -- Reduce complexity: Get rid of spreadsheets for contact management and receive instant updates related to your pipeline as your team works -- Effectively manage pipeline: Keep track of meetings, manage follow-ups, and receive instant updates related to your pipeline as your team works It's time to adopt a CRM that makes your job easier and maximizes your team and investor's most valuable asset - their networks. Affinity has raised $13.5MM led by 8VC (Joe Lonsdale: Palantir, Addepar, OpenGov), Sway Ventures, Pear Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital & Western Technology Investment.

Bellhops, Inc. is a moving services company based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, founded in 2013. It specializes in providing truck, trailer, storage unit, and mobile storage container loading and unloading services, along with heavy lifting assistance. The company employs a technology-driven model that connects athletic students with individuals and businesses requiring moving help, facilitating both local and long-distance moves in 55 cities across the United States. By offering an online platform for booking services, Bellhop aims to enhance the customer experience, providing a transparent review system and a personal dashboard for users to manage their moving process. The company focuses on delivering cost-effective solutions while addressing the needs of small and medium-scale moves.

Clippings Limited operates an online marketplace that facilitates the purchase of furniture and lighting directly from makers. Established in 2013 and based in London, the platform offers access to over a million products from 850 high-end design brands, including notable names such as Vitra, Knoll International, and Flos. Clippings serves a diverse customer base, including thousands of interior designers who rely on the platform for product discovery and specification, as well as individual consumers seeking stylish pieces for their homes. In addition to product sourcing, the company enhances the procurement process by providing design consultations, consolidated delivery, and on-site installation services, ensuring a comprehensive and user-friendly experience for its customers.

PebblePost, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a digital-to-direct mail marketing platform. Established in 2014, PebblePost specializes in transforming online consumer behavior into targeted direct mail campaigns. By leveraging online interest and intent data, the company sends personalized direct mail that aims to activate purchasing decisions and enhance conversion rates. PebblePost is known for its innovation in Programmatic Direct Mail, which utilizes advanced targeting and algorithmic optimization techniques. The platform integrates various marketing functions, including segmentation, campaign management, production, analytics, and optimization, allowing brands to effectively engage consumers through tailored media impressions delivered to their homes.

Modsy is a home design service founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The company utilizes advanced 3D graphics and computer vision technology to create virtual interior environments, allowing customers to visualize furniture and décor in their own spaces before making purchases. Modsy caters to new homeowners, renters, and remodelers by offering personalized design guidance and plans tailored to individual preferences. Its platform not only showcases inspirational designs but also provides practical recommendations for room layouts and furnishings. Additionally, Modsy features a shoppable marketplace where customers can directly purchase the items featured in their designs, streamlining the home renovation process and reducing uncertainty for users.

UrbanSitter, Inc. is a childcare marketplace that connects parents with babysitters and nannies through shared connections. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the company operates in major cities including New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston, Denver, and San Diego. UrbanSitter offers an app and website that simplifies the process of finding, booking, and paying for trusted care across various needs, including child care, senior care, pet sitting, and household services. By leveraging a parent's personal network, UrbanSitter helps families find caregivers recommended by friends, co-workers, and local parents, ensuring a level of trust and reliability. The platform is particularly useful for last-minute childcare needs, boasting average response times of under three minutes. By addressing the challenges of securing reliable care, UrbanSitter provides families with essential support in their daily lives.

Sawyer is a marketplace designed to connect children, parents, and providers of enriching activities. The platform simplifies the process of finding and booking educational experiences for children of all ages, offering a variety of options such as yoga, dance, and craft classes. By providing technology solutions that streamline online registration and booking, Sawyer empowers small business owners, non-profits, and educational institutions to enhance their operations and impact. Additionally, it offers parents tools to manage their children's activities, helping them navigate early childhood development and discover local opportunities for learning and adventure. Sawyer aims to transform perceptions of education, emphasizing the importance of fostering discovery and joy in learning rather than solely focusing on academic performance.

HyTrust is a developer of cloud security software focused on automating compliance and enforcing security policies across both private and public cloud environments. Founded by experts in enterprise infrastructure and security, the company addresses the critical security challenges associated with virtualization and cloud adoption. HyTrust's solutions provide a centralized point of control for managing access, policy management, and security configurations within virtual infrastructures. This includes bridging traffic between corporate and management virtual local area networks of hypervisors, along with monitoring and logging communication for enhanced data protection. By enabling organizations to securely expand virtualization to mission-critical applications, HyTrust plays a vital role in mitigating risks of data breaches and catastrophic data center failures. The company has garnered support from leading investors in the next-generation data center space, ensuring a robust foundation for its innovative security solutions.

Curology, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in prescription skincare products tailored for acne and anti-aging. Established in 2014, Curology offers a range of treatments targeting issues such as acne, clogged pores, dark spots, skin firmness, texture, and wrinkles. The company distinguishes itself by providing personalized skincare solutions delivered directly to customers' homes, making professional skincare more accessible and affordable. Through virtual consultations with licensed dermatology providers, Curology creates custom formulas that have been shown in clinical trials to be significantly more effective than over-the-counter alternatives. The platform also fosters community engagement, allowing users to connect and share their skincare journeys. Founded by a mother-son team of dermatologists, Curology aims to democratize access to effective skincare treatments for a broader audience.

Mediamorph, Inc. develops a cloud-based content value management platform designed to enhance business performance within the entertainment ecosystem. This platform enables users to analyze digital sales data, facilitating the flow of content value from providers to distributors and ultimately to consumers. Mediamorph's offerings include tools for content revenue management, cost amortization, and payments, as well as contract management that operationalizes content rights. Additionally, the platform supports avails management, distribution, asset order management, and content performance tracking, providing comprehensive analytics on content value. The company serves a diverse clientele, including operators, digital retailers, studios, and broadcasters. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York City, Mediamorph has expanded its presence with offices in Los Angeles, London, and Amsterdam. It operates as a subsidiary of Whip Networks, Inc. since 2019.

Nativo, Inc. is an advertising technology company that develops a platform designed to facilitate native advertising for publishers and brand advertisers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, with additional offices in major cities including London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Chicago, Nativo enables publishers to seamlessly manage content-based native ad placements across their media properties. The platform supports advertisers and agencies in planning, buying, and managing campaigns, while also providing tools for delivery, optimization, measurement, and analytics. Nativo’s technology allows for the automation and scaling of native ads, enhancing the engagement of brand content and expanding revenue opportunities for media companies. Over 300 brands and 350 publishers utilize Nativo’s platform, which is designed to improve the advertising experience by integrating high-quality content in a non-disruptive manner.

EVRYTHNG is a platform that connects consumer products to the Internet, facilitating the management of real-time data throughout the product lifecycle. Founded in 2011 and based in London, the company enables consumer product manufacturers to oversee billions of intelligent identities for their products in the cloud. This connectivity allows brands to provide digital services directly to users, enhance supply chain management with real-time insights, and integrate smart products into a wider ecosystem of applications and services. By leveraging its platform, EVRYTHNG helps companies optimize product performance and engagement with consumers.