Five to Nine offers a culture engagement solution aimed at enhancing workplace connectivity and inclusion. The company has developed an online employee engagement platform that focuses on the management and evaluation of both virtual and in-person internal programs. This platform integrates workflows and collects event analytics and feedback, allowing human resource teams to assess employee participation and sentiments effectively. By fostering communities of interest within organizations, Five to Nine helps promote a more inclusive workplace environment, enabling companies to improve the overall employee experience.
New Era ADR revolutionizes dispute resolution to achieve fair, fast, and amicable resolutions that save up to 90% in time and expenses. Disputes and litigation are a massive distraction and waste of money and time for the business. At least $200B is spent on litigation-related costs each year. New Era solves this. With their fully-digital platform and process, organizations and individuals get access to the most experienced arbitrators and mediators in the U.S.
Here Holdings, LLC is a food and beverage company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in producing cold press juices, dips, and spreads. The product lineup features a variety of juices made from ingredients such as pineapple, celery, apple, turmeric, and kale, among others. Additionally, the company offers a selection of dips, including black bean tomato, edamame pea sesame, and curry lentil. Here Holdings is committed to utilizing Midwest produce and emphasizes values such as trust, transparency, and community in its operations.
Bridge Money, Inc. is a financial technology company founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois. It has developed a mobile banking platform that offers a variety of services including account activation, mobile check deposits, and free access to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). The platform also features a secure debit card with no associated fees, and users benefit from the absence of overdraft charges. Bridge Money focuses on empowering users to enhance their financial well-being on a daily basis.
Path is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor that allows anyone to access automated crypto portfolios. After completing a suitability assessment, Path builds your portfolio and manages it for you. You can also buy, hold, and swap cryptos directly from the app. Regulated, safe, trusted. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Civis Analytics, Inc. is a data science software company that empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Civis offers a range of tools designed to enhance data analysis and audience engagement. Its Civis platform provides predictive analytics capabilities, facilitating end-to-end data science workflows. Key offerings include the Community Outreach and Engagement Hub, which assists government and nonprofit teams in effectively reaching and influencing their target audiences, and the Census Intelligence Center, a resource for supporting census efforts. Additionally, the company features tools such as the Audience Center for customer targeting, Creative Focus for message testing, and Civis Media Optimizer for optimizing TV advertising strategies. Civis Analytics also delivers consumer insights, market research, and data science consulting services, helping clients leverage data to gain a competitive edge in their operations.
Vouch, Inc. is a provider of insurance products and services specifically tailored for startups in the United States. The company offers a range of coverage options, including general liability, business property, directors and officers insurance, errors and omissions, cyber coverage, crime coverage, employment practices liability, hired and non-owned auto, and fiduciary liability. Vouch operates a tech-enabled platform that allows businesses to access multiple insurance carriers and receive instant quotes, facilitating customized coverage solutions. By leveraging technology and industry expertise, Vouch aims to help high-growth companies manage risk effectively as they scale. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Vouch operates as a subsidiary of SVB Financial Group.
Paro is a platform that connects businesses with freelance finance professionals, including bookkeepers, accountants, and analysts, offering remote, on-demand support. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Paro utilizes artificial intelligence to match companies with experts who can address various financial needs. Their services encompass month-end accounting, tax preparation, financial modeling, cash flow management, and strategic advisory, among others. By leveraging a community of highly vetted finance specialists, Paro aims to provide tailored solutions that help businesses navigate immediate challenges and drive growth. This approach combines industry expertise with advanced technology, allowing companies to efficiently access the finance and accounting support they require to manage and expand their operations.
Halo Investing is a financial technology startup that provides an independent multi-issuer platform focused on an investment product known as Structured Notes. Structured Notes are a pre-defined outcome investment product offering downside protection, previously only available to the ultra-high net worth. Halo is empowering and democratizing access to the product by building technology to analyze, purchase, and manage the full lifecycle of the product while building efficiencies for issuing banks.
Ocient is a developer of a data analytics platform designed to provide rapid analysis of massive datasets. The company's platform works on large datasets measured in tens of terabytes, petabytes, or exabytes with trillions or quadrillions of rows, as well as ingressing billions of rows per second, filtering, and computing aggregate results at rates of up to trillions of rows per second, allowing organizations to harness the power of large datasets at scale and velocity.
Heaven's Door is a producer of handcrafted American whiskies, focusing on premium aged double-barreled whiskey, straight bourbon whiskey, and straight rye whiskey. The company emphasizes a blend of art and craft in its products, offering consumers a refined whiskey experience. Through its dedication to quality and craftsmanship, Heaven's Door aims to provide a premium taste that appeals to whiskey enthusiasts.
Civis Analytics, Inc. is a data science software company that empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Civis offers a range of tools designed to enhance data analysis and audience engagement. Its Civis platform provides predictive analytics capabilities, facilitating end-to-end data science workflows. Key offerings include the Community Outreach and Engagement Hub, which assists government and nonprofit teams in effectively reaching and influencing their target audiences, and the Census Intelligence Center, a resource for supporting census efforts. Additionally, the company features tools such as the Audience Center for customer targeting, Creative Focus for message testing, and Civis Media Optimizer for optimizing TV advertising strategies. Civis Analytics also delivers consumer insights, market research, and data science consulting services, helping clients leverage data to gain a competitive edge in their operations.
Rise Gardens is a smart indoor hydroponic gardening system, complete with everything consumers need to grow their own food at home, anytime of the year. Their system is modular, allowing for different amounts of production. It also allows consumers to grow a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Their motivation lies in facilitating a stronger connection between people and the food they consume, achieved by enhancing the ease and pleasure of growing their own food.
Forager Group, Inc., based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in cross-border freight brokerage and logistics services primarily for the automotive and aerospace industries. Founded in 2018, the company offers a range of truckload services, including standard, expedited, and cross-border options. Forager leverages advanced technology and extensive industry experience to address the challenges faced by cross-border shippers, providing modern transportation solutions that enhance service quality. Additionally, the company features a user-friendly web-based transportation management platform designed to streamline operations and facilitate the shipping process between the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Arrive Mobility Inc. operates a transactional platform that connects drivers, fleets, and connected vehicles with parking solutions across North America. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a marketplace where users can find, book, and pay for parking in advance, enhancing the parking experience by providing access to a diverse inventory of spaces. The platform enables customers to compare prices, locations, and amenities, and includes features for daily, monthly, and event parking, making it easier for users to make informed decisions. Arrive serves a broad range of clients, including car manufacturers, navigation companies, sports and entertainment venues, and smart cities. Originally known as ParkWhiz, Inc., the company rebranded to Arrive Mobility Inc. in September 2019, reflecting its expanded focus on smart parking solutions and integrated mobility services.
Raise is a digital payment platform that allows consumers to purchase discounted gift cards and earn savings on transactions across various retailers. The platform allows users to buy and sell gift cards, facilitating a marketplace where individuals can exchange unwanted gift cards for cash or other cards. Raise also offers a rewards program that enables customers to earn points on purchases, which can be redeemed for future savings. By partnering with numerous brands, Raise enhances consumer choice and accessibility to various products and services while promoting cost-effective shopping solutions.
Vouch, Inc. is a provider of insurance products and services specifically tailored for startups in the United States. The company offers a range of coverage options, including general liability, business property, directors and officers insurance, errors and omissions, cyber coverage, crime coverage, employment practices liability, hired and non-owned auto, and fiduciary liability. Vouch operates a tech-enabled platform that allows businesses to access multiple insurance carriers and receive instant quotes, facilitating customized coverage solutions. By leveraging technology and industry expertise, Vouch aims to help high-growth companies manage risk effectively as they scale. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Vouch operates as a subsidiary of SVB Financial Group.
Vouch, Inc. is a provider of insurance products and services specifically tailored for startups in the United States. The company offers a range of coverage options, including general liability, business property, directors and officers insurance, errors and omissions, cyber coverage, crime coverage, employment practices liability, hired and non-owned auto, and fiduciary liability. Vouch operates a tech-enabled platform that allows businesses to access multiple insurance carriers and receive instant quotes, facilitating customized coverage solutions. By leveraging technology and industry expertise, Vouch aims to help high-growth companies manage risk effectively as they scale. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Vouch operates as a subsidiary of SVB Financial Group.
NuCurrent is a developer of high-efficiency antennas for wireless power applications. Compliant across Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP), Wireless Power Consortium (Qi) and Power Matters Alliance (PMA) standards, NuCurrent works closely with electronic device OEMs and integrators to custom-design, rapid-prototype and integrate the optimal antenna for a broad range of applications. NuCurrent’s patented designs, structures, and manufacturing techniques mitigate typical high-frequency effects, offering higher efficiency, smaller sizes, higher durability, and lower cost with wireless power application development. It was founded in 2009 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Fast Radius, Inc. is a leading cloud manufacturing and digital supply chain company. The Cloud Manufacturing Platform™ from Fast Radius is a first-of-its-kind solution that integrates design, production, and fulfillment operations through a common digital infrastructure to make manufacturing easier, more accessible, and more sustainable. Founded in 2017, Fast Radius, Inc. is headquartered in Chicago with offices in Atlanta, Louisville, and Singapore and micro-factories in Chicago and at the UPS Worldport facility in Louisville, KY.
PartySlate is a marketplace that inspires people planning all types of events and connects them with the leading event professionals, vendors, and venues across the country and the world. People planning all types of events — from weddings and holiday parties to birthday parties and galas — come to PartySlate to find new and unique party ideas, discover the best local vendors and venues, and build their event teams. Event professionals, venues, and vendors use PartySlate to grow their businesses, connect with industry peers, and reach more clients. Companies can share photos and videos from all types of events, get recognized for their work with our unique crediting system, and use their content-rich profiles as portfolio-sharing tools. Since its founding in 2016, over 25,000 of the world’s top venues, planners and vendors have uploaded over 2,000,000 photos of real weddings, corporate events and celebrations to the platform.
Vouch, Inc. is a provider of insurance products and services specifically tailored for startups in the United States. The company offers a range of coverage options, including general liability, business property, directors and officers insurance, errors and omissions, cyber coverage, crime coverage, employment practices liability, hired and non-owned auto, and fiduciary liability. Vouch operates a tech-enabled platform that allows businesses to access multiple insurance carriers and receive instant quotes, facilitating customized coverage solutions. By leveraging technology and industry expertise, Vouch aims to help high-growth companies manage risk effectively as they scale. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Vouch operates as a subsidiary of SVB Financial Group.
Arrive Mobility Inc. operates a transactional platform that connects drivers, fleets, and connected vehicles with parking solutions across North America. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a marketplace where users can find, book, and pay for parking in advance, enhancing the parking experience by providing access to a diverse inventory of spaces. The platform enables customers to compare prices, locations, and amenities, and includes features for daily, monthly, and event parking, making it easier for users to make informed decisions. Arrive serves a broad range of clients, including car manufacturers, navigation companies, sports and entertainment venues, and smart cities. Originally known as ParkWhiz, Inc., the company rebranded to Arrive Mobility Inc. in September 2019, reflecting its expanded focus on smart parking solutions and integrated mobility services.
Azumo front light is here to light the way to the new era of high efficiency, durable displays that don’t fight the environment but work in tandem with it. The time has come for all of us to reflect on what displays can do for devices.
Xaptum, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2013 that focuses on enhancing the security and management of Internet of Things (IoT) deployments. The company offers a messaging platform that facilitates the authentication, authorization, and auto-configuration of IoT devices over a single TCP connection. By providing a multi-tenant, network-as-a-service solution, Xaptum enables enterprises to connect their IoT devices to a secure, logical middle-mile network, effectively keeping them and their data shielded from the public Internet. This approach addresses key challenges in provisioning and managing IoT devices by implementing zero-touch identity and key management, thus allowing enterprises to scale their deployments securely. Xaptum's architecture is designed to simplify the complexities of IoT security, providing visibility, control, and flexibility for organizations looking to adopt and expand IoT technologies.
PartySlate is a marketplace that inspires people planning all types of events and connects them with the leading event professionals, vendors, and venues across the country and the world. People planning all types of events — from weddings and holiday parties to birthday parties and galas — come to PartySlate to find new and unique party ideas, discover the best local vendors and venues, and build their event teams. Event professionals, venues, and vendors use PartySlate to grow their businesses, connect with industry peers, and reach more clients. Companies can share photos and videos from all types of events, get recognized for their work with our unique crediting system, and use their content-rich profiles as portfolio-sharing tools. Since its founding in 2016, over 25,000 of the world’s top venues, planners and vendors have uploaded over 2,000,000 photos of real weddings, corporate events and celebrations to the platform.
Mezu is a mobile payment app that gives you a private and secure way to give and get money without sharing your personal information. Just like cash, with Mezu, you can conveniently pay, tip, earn and donate safely and for free. Because Mezu believes that what you do with your money is your business. Mezu is now available on iOS and Android in the United States. Sign up and learn more: https://www.mezu.com.
LYLA offers a unique solution for employee engagement and patient satisfaction by providing a comprehensive service that addresses personal business needs. Through an onsite concierge service and a mobile application, LYLA enables employees to manage their errands and other tasks efficiently. This approach allows employees to focus on their work, ultimately enhancing their productivity and providing them with valuable free time. With a network of vendors, LYLA delivers customizable services that ease the burden of daily responsibilities, contributing to improved employee welfare and satisfaction.
Ocient is a developer of a data analytics platform designed to provide rapid analysis of massive datasets. The company's platform works on large datasets measured in tens of terabytes, petabytes, or exabytes with trillions or quadrillions of rows, as well as ingressing billions of rows per second, filtering, and computing aggregate results at rates of up to trillions of rows per second, allowing organizations to harness the power of large datasets at scale and velocity.
Innoblative is developing Sira™, a Saline-assisted Intraoperative Radiofrequency Ablation device that uses bipolar current to intraoperatively create a controlled zone of ablation. Sira’s unique design and saline microinfusion system allow it to have unparalleled contact with target tissue and to be powered with existing electrosurgical generators already installed in the operating room. This device represents an exciting new option for intraoperative ablation of soft tissue which surgeons can easily adopt.
Exicure is Formerly Known as AuraSense Therapeuticsis. Exicure is developing a new class of immunomodulatory and gene silencing drugs against validated targets. Our 3-dimensional, spherical nucleic acid (SNA™) architecture unlocks the potential of nucleic acid therapeutics in multiple organs. Our lead programs address diseases from inflammatory disorders to oncology. SNA constructs overcome one of the most difficult obstacles to nucleic acid therapeutics: safe and effective delivery into cells and tissues. SNA constructs exhibit unparalleled transfection efficiency into numerous cell and tissue types including the skin without carriers or transfection agents. Moreover, SNAs can be used as potent immunotherapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer or infectious disease.
Heaven's Door is a producer of handcrafted American whiskies, focusing on premium aged double-barreled whiskey, straight bourbon whiskey, and straight rye whiskey. The company emphasizes a blend of art and craft in its products, offering consumers a refined whiskey experience. Through its dedication to quality and craftsmanship, Heaven's Door aims to provide a premium taste that appeals to whiskey enthusiasts.
Kapow connects companies with venues to book unique client events online in real-time. Their curated marketplace offers a more efficient way for companies to book events designed to acquire, engage and retain clients. Their suite of online tools cover events from start to finish at no additional cost. Venues fill their space during non-peak hours and drive corporate business while companies focus on building relationships with clients and measuring event success.
Logistyx Technologies helps businesses reduce shipping costs by 40 percent by getting smarter about what label goes on each parcel. Its edge computing model combines the power and collaboration capabilities of the cloud with the speed and agility of onsite tools and technology to ensure seamless support of the world’s largest and most sophisticated warehouse operations, as well as small businesses relying on manual fulfillment processes.
NuCurrent is a developer of high-efficiency antennas for wireless power applications. Compliant across Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP), Wireless Power Consortium (Qi) and Power Matters Alliance (PMA) standards, NuCurrent works closely with electronic device OEMs and integrators to custom-design, rapid-prototype and integrate the optimal antenna for a broad range of applications. NuCurrent’s patented designs, structures, and manufacturing techniques mitigate typical high-frequency effects, offering higher efficiency, smaller sizes, higher durability, and lower cost with wireless power application development. It was founded in 2009 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Innoblative is developing Sira™, a Saline-assisted Intraoperative Radiofrequency Ablation device that uses bipolar current to intraoperatively create a controlled zone of ablation. Sira’s unique design and saline microinfusion system allow it to have unparalleled contact with target tissue and to be powered with existing electrosurgical generators already installed in the operating room. This device represents an exciting new option for intraoperative ablation of soft tissue which surgeons can easily adopt.