Avalon Ventures

Jnana Therapeutics Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2016 that operates a drug discovery platform centered on solute carrier (SLC) transporters. The company focuses on key disease pathways related to immunometabolism, lysosomal function, and mucosal defense, targeting areas such as immuno-oncology, inflammatory disorders, and neurological diseases. By leveraging its innovative approach, Jnana Therapeutics aims to discover and develop transformative medicines that address significant medical needs and improve patient outcomes.

Primer Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing advanced software that employs machine learning and natural language processing to analyze extensive datasets. The company's platform is designed to read and interpret documents in multiple languages, uncover insights, and generate automated reports that rival human analysis. By facilitating the understanding of vast amounts of text data, Primer assists governments and corporations in monitoring and making sense of global information. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Primer aims to bridge the intelligence gap for businesses and enhance their ability to respond to emerging trends in the world.

Fortis Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in immuno-oncology, with a focus on developing innovative antibody-drug conjugate therapies for late-stage multiple myeloma and prostate cancer. The company was established based on technology exclusively licensed from the University of California, San Francisco, and developed in the laboratory of Dr. Bin Liu. Fortis Therapeutics aims to enhance treatment options for patients suffering from advanced adenocarcinoma and neuroendocrine cancer, leveraging its proprietary platform to create targeted therapies that improve clinical outcomes in late-stage cancer treatment.

Janux Therapeutics develops immunotherapies that generate immune responses to prevent tumors and not affecting a patient’s healthy tissue. Janux technology targets all three stages of the anti-tumor immune response. Janux Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 2017 by David Campbell and is based in La Jolla, California.

Pando has created a new financial tool for people in high volatility careers. We connect individuals with similar expected earnings and provide tools for them to pool a fraction of their future income — delivering both risk mitigation and the ability to capture upside potential. Our client focus includes professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and MBA’s.

Figg is a card-linked marketing company. Our unique advertising platform enables brands of every size to market to consumers in a private marketplace of banks and publishers. Bank and publisher partners leverage our platform to provide advertiser-funded offers to their customers, driving sustainable loyalty. Today, Figg is the only card-linked platform company supporting both card-specific bank programs and a platform where consumers can enroll any card they choose. Powerful transaction data enables advertisers to reach specific consumer segments with unparalleled targeting and precise attribution of marketing spend.

AristaMD, Inc. is a digital health company based in La Jolla, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in enhancing the specialty referral process through its electronic consultation platform, which allows primary care providers to conduct eConsults with specialists. This platform includes clinical workup checklists and facilitates the secure transmission of patient clinical notes, history, lab results, and images, enabling collaborative care planning. By connecting primary care physicians with board-certified specialists, AristaMD aims to improve patient access to specialty care, reduce referral wait times, and minimize unnecessary in-person visits.

Orion Labs, Inc. is a voice communication and workflow platform designed for mobile teams, facilitating real-time, secure voice communication and data messaging across a range of connected devices and applications. The platform includes various features such as a Push to Talk app, a web-based command center, advanced location services, and AI workflows, enabling teams in industries like hospitality, transportation, manufacturing, and healthcare to collaborate effectively without losing focus. The company's solutions can integrate with traditional VoIP and Land Mobile Radio systems, enhancing their versatility. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, Orion Labs was previously known as OnBeep, Inc. and rebranded in 2015. It has established strategic alliances with organizations like ResponderXLabs and the FirstNet Association, and it sells its products primarily online to customers in the United States and Canada. Orion Labs has received multiple accolades, including recognition as an IDC Innovator and awards for its innovative technologies in voice and IoT solutions.

Simulmedia Inc. is a technology company that specializes in digital advertisement targeting for linear television. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in San Francisco, Simulmedia offers a data-driven predictive analytics platform called VAMOS, which empowers marketers, agencies, TV media owners, and distributors to execute targeted TV advertising campaigns. The company utilizes the largest anonymous TV viewing database to deliver a cross-channel advertising platform that combines the precision and agility of digital marketing with the extensive reach of traditional television. This innovative approach allows clients to optimize their marketing campaigns, view outcomes in near-real time, and make informed decisions based on comprehensive measurement and results.

Seva is a cloud-based information discovery and collaboration platform designed to enhance workplace efficiency and streamline access to vital information. Launched in mid-2018 and based in New York City, Seva integrates with various applications, including email, messaging, document management, and code management, providing users with a centralized source of truth for their work-related needs. The platform acts as a digital teammate, enabling knowledge workers to quickly find precise answers without the frustration of searching through multiple documents. By facilitating seamless access to essential information, Seva helps teams work smarter and faster, ultimately improving productivity in modern work environments.

Joy Life, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers a comprehensive wedding planning portal and application designed to assist users from engagement through to their honeymoon. Founded in 2014, Joy's platform provides tools for organizing wedding details, including customizable checklists, wedding websites, and mobile applications. Users can manage guest lists, send digital or printed invitations, track RSVPs, and link gift registries. The application also fosters interaction among wedding guests by allowing photo sharing and comments on a private timeline. Additionally, Joy offers features for sending custom notifications and messages, enabling a seamless planning experience for couples and their wedding parties.

Memrise Inc. is an online learning platform that specializes in language acquisition and offers a variety of courses spanning subjects such as arts, literature, mathematics, science, natural history, geography, and trivia. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, the company serves a global user base, particularly in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. Memrise features over 150 language courses across 25 languages, boasting more than 40 million registered users. The platform is accessible via iOS, Android, and web, providing all courses for free without advertisements. Additional features and learning modes are available through a subscription service called Memrise Pro. Since late 2016, the company has maintained profitability, reinforcing its position in the online education sector.

BotChain enables universal registration, identity validation, audit, and coordination of A.I. agents and autonomous software. The BotChain was created by the team at Talla. After more than two years of building intelligent, AI-driven bots for the enterprise, Talla began pursuing their idea for BotChain. The leadership team represents decades of experience in software development, Artificial Intelligence, startups, and innovation.

Synthorx, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in La Jolla, California, that specializes in developing innovative protein therapeutics through synthetic biology. The company focuses on creating novel cytokine Synthorin programs aimed at treating cancer and autoimmune disorders. Its lead candidate, THOR-707, is a modified version of recombinant human IL-2 being tested for various solid tumors, both as a monotherapy and in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors. Additionally, Synthorx is developing Synthorins for other indications, including IL-10 for immuno-oncology and IL-15 as an immunoregulatory cytokine. The company leverages proprietary engineered organisms to produce these advanced proteins with high fidelity, enhancing their efficacy, safety, and convenience for patients. Founded in 2014 with technology licensed from The Scripps Research Institute, Synthorx has attracted investment from various venture capital firms and operates as a subsidiary of Sanofi.

Averon US, Inc. specializes in mobile identity verification technology, focusing on its Direct Autonomous Authentication (DAA) standard. This innovative approach allows smartphone users to securely interact with a variety of services, such as banking, e-commerce, and smart locks, without the need for dedicated applications or software installations. By utilizing real-time mobile network signaling and SIM/eSIM chips, Averon provides seamless authentication that requires no user involvement, ensuring both privacy and security. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company is committed to enhancing online identity verification while eliminating reliance on personally identifiable information. Supported by 35 patents, Averon's technology is adopted by leading firms in various sectors, including transportation and digital currency, creating a streamlined and secure user experience.

Pando has created a new financial tool for people in high volatility careers. We connect individuals with similar expected earnings and provide tools for them to pool a fraction of their future income — delivering both risk mitigation and the ability to capture upside potential. Our client focus includes professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and MBA’s.

Jnana Therapeutics Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2016 that operates a drug discovery platform centered on solute carrier (SLC) transporters. The company focuses on key disease pathways related to immunometabolism, lysosomal function, and mucosal defense, targeting areas such as immuno-oncology, inflammatory disorders, and neurological diseases. By leveraging its innovative approach, Jnana Therapeutics aims to discover and develop transformative medicines that address significant medical needs and improve patient outcomes.

ScoreStream, Inc. is a communication platform that specializes in sharing information about sporting events. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Diego, California, ScoreStream provides a mobile application for both iOS and Android devices, as well as a website, enabling fans to connect and share local sports content with their family and friends. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies in the media and entertainment sectors. ScoreStream was originally known as Crowdscores, Inc. and focuses on crowdsourcing local sports information, making it accessible to consumers and media organizations alike.

Averon US, Inc. specializes in mobile identity verification technology, focusing on its Direct Autonomous Authentication (DAA) standard. This innovative approach allows smartphone users to securely interact with a variety of services, such as banking, e-commerce, and smart locks, without the need for dedicated applications or software installations. By utilizing real-time mobile network signaling and SIM/eSIM chips, Averon provides seamless authentication that requires no user involvement, ensuring both privacy and security. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company is committed to enhancing online identity verification while eliminating reliance on personally identifiable information. Supported by 35 patents, Averon's technology is adopted by leading firms in various sectors, including transportation and digital currency, creating a streamlined and secure user experience.

Talla, Inc. is an AI and automation platform that specializes in transforming customer support operations for businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, Talla enhances customer satisfaction and boosts the productivity of support representatives by automating support workflows. The platform allows users to self-serve accurate answers to their inquiries while continuously learning and improving through machine learning. Talla also integrates seamlessly with various tools used by support teams, differentiating itself from other providers in the market.

NanoNets is machine learning API for developers which requires 1/10th of data and no machine learning expertise to train a model. Upload the data, wait for a few minutes and get a model you can query over their easy to use cloud API. Often companies do not have enough data to train a machine learning model on their own using state of the art algorithms as well as don't have enough data scientists to work on those problems. NanoNets solves both these problems for companies.

Smyte Inc. provides Software-as-a-Service solution offering trust and safety as a service for websites and mobile apps. Its solutions blends manual heuristics, machine learning, and proprietary reputation data to help trust and safety and risk teams proactively stop spam, fraud, bots, phishing, harassment, and account takeover. The company serves enterprises, marketplaces, and social networks. Smyte Inc. was formerly known as Authbox, Inc. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California. As of June 30, 2018, Smyte Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Twitter, Inc.

Piper Networks powers a new train and worker tracking solution that can finally meet the real-time location awareness requirements of sophisticated transportation systems and their challenging environments. Our suite of proprietary proximity solutions utilize technology like Ultra-Wideband (UWB) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to offer better performance than other RTLS by providing greater granularity and accuracy to within 10cm,reduced signal latency, added security, and minimal multi path interference. In addition, Piper’s reliable wireless data communication and systems integration experience makes our solution ideal for performing in restrictive locations and congested RF environments like underground subway tunnels.

Fortis Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in immuno-oncology, with a focus on developing innovative antibody-drug conjugate therapies for late-stage multiple myeloma and prostate cancer. The company was established based on technology exclusively licensed from the University of California, San Francisco, and developed in the laboratory of Dr. Bin Liu. Fortis Therapeutics aims to enhance treatment options for patients suffering from advanced adenocarcinoma and neuroendocrine cancer, leveraging its proprietary platform to create targeted therapies that improve clinical outcomes in late-stage cancer treatment.

Avelas BioSciences, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company that focuses on developing technologies that advance care for cancer surgery and therapeutic intervention. It develops AVB-620, an intravenously administered in vivo fluorescent protease-activatable peptide that detects, marks, and diagnoses cancer. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in La Jolla, California.

AristaMD, Inc. is a digital health company based in La Jolla, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in enhancing the specialty referral process through its electronic consultation platform, which allows primary care providers to conduct eConsults with specialists. This platform includes clinical workup checklists and facilitates the secure transmission of patient clinical notes, history, lab results, and images, enabling collaborative care planning. By connecting primary care physicians with board-certified specialists, AristaMD aims to improve patient access to specialty care, reduce referral wait times, and minimize unnecessary in-person visits.

Synthorx, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in La Jolla, California, that specializes in developing innovative protein therapeutics through synthetic biology. The company focuses on creating novel cytokine Synthorin programs aimed at treating cancer and autoimmune disorders. Its lead candidate, THOR-707, is a modified version of recombinant human IL-2 being tested for various solid tumors, both as a monotherapy and in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors. Additionally, Synthorx is developing Synthorins for other indications, including IL-10 for immuno-oncology and IL-15 as an immunoregulatory cytokine. The company leverages proprietary engineered organisms to produce these advanced proteins with high fidelity, enhancing their efficacy, safety, and convenience for patients. Founded in 2014 with technology licensed from The Scripps Research Institute, Synthorx has attracted investment from various venture capital firms and operates as a subsidiary of Sanofi.

Node, recently acquired by SugarCRM, fuels Sugar's time-aware CX platform to help businesses by automatically forecasting expected outcomes and highlighting previously unforeseen challenges and opportunities. Extending Sugar’s time-aware CX platform, Node’s AI technology adds the most coveted element of time—the future. The combined solution offers wide-ranging capabilities for sales, marketing, and service teams. Node enables users of business applications to see into the future. Powered by Artificial Intuition™ technology, Node is the first turnkey AI-as-a-service platform focused on powering predictable business outcomes, which enterprises can use to quickly and seamlessly build advanced AI into both customer-facing and internal applications without investing years and millions of dollars on risky AI experiments. Applications powered by Node can deliver predictions that enable users to make smarter connections and decisions about how to engage with customers, employees, investors, and partners. Node was founded by Google's youngest employee, Falon Fatemi, and it's renowned technology team includes the Godfather of Search, Louis Monier who created Alta Vista, and Michael Radovancevich former CTO of Taleo and OpenX. Node is backed by Mark Cuban, NEA, Avalon Ventures, and JetBlue Technology Ventures.

Orion Labs, Inc. is a voice communication and workflow platform designed for mobile teams, facilitating real-time, secure voice communication and data messaging across a range of connected devices and applications. The platform includes various features such as a Push to Talk app, a web-based command center, advanced location services, and AI workflows, enabling teams in industries like hospitality, transportation, manufacturing, and healthcare to collaborate effectively without losing focus. The company's solutions can integrate with traditional VoIP and Land Mobile Radio systems, enhancing their versatility. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, Orion Labs was previously known as OnBeep, Inc. and rebranded in 2015. It has established strategic alliances with organizations like ResponderXLabs and the FirstNet Association, and it sells its products primarily online to customers in the United States and Canada. Orion Labs has received multiple accolades, including recognition as an IDC Innovator and awards for its innovative technologies in voice and IoT solutions.

Overlap is a New York-based company that develops an artificial intelligence virtual personal assistant designed to streamline the scheduling of meetings via email. By simply carbon copying Overlap in an email conversation, users can eliminate the tedious back-and-forth typically involved in arranging meetings. The assistant interprets the email exchanges, identifies available time slots in the user's calendar, and proposes clickable options for meeting times. This functionality allows users to quickly approve a guest's proposed time or make adjustments as needed, significantly simplifying the scheduling process.

Enlibrium is developing novel drugs based on metformin to treat a range of different cancers by reducing cancer energy consumption and reestablishing energy balance. Given their high growth rate and energy requirements, cancers are particularly sensitive to agents that reduce their energy production. Enlibrium was founded based on technology exclusively licensed from UCLA and developed in laboratories headed by Michael Jung, Ph.D. and Richard Pietras, M.D., Ph.D. Enlibrium's investors are Avalon Ventures, TPG Biotech, Correlation Ventures and Osage University Partners.

Skycatch, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in aerial data capture and analytics, primarily for the construction and mining industries. The company designs and produces the Evolution3 drone, which enables real-time data capture and 3D rendering. Skycatch also offers a proprietary app called Commander for drone operation, along with Dashboard software that analyzes collected data and facilitates team collaboration. Their platform combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to provide clients with high-precision data quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2013, Skycatch focuses on indexing and extracting critical information from the physical world, helping enterprises visualize their environments with accuracy and ease.

Empyr, Inc. operates an online to offline advertisement platform that enables publishers and advertisers to track online advertisements leading to offline purchases in real-time. Founded in 2011 and based in San Diego, California, the company specializes in card-linked offers that help retain customers. By leveraging trusted data insights, Empyr provides a diverse portfolio of advertiser-funded offers, allowing advertisers to create tailored promotions aimed at fostering long-term customer loyalty. The platform enhances the connection between advertisers and consumers through everyday purchases, redefining engagement in the advertising space.

MOGL is a restaurant rewards application dedicated to combating hunger in the United States. Members can earn 10% cash-back at thousands of participating restaurants by using a linked credit or debit card for their payments. Shortly after making a purchase, members receive an alert that allows them to donate a portion or the entirety of their cash-back to a local food bank. The app features a Hunger Tracker, enabling users to monitor the impact of their donations in their communities and engage in friendly competition with friends to see who can contribute the most meals. Founded in 2010, MOGL is headquartered in Solana Beach, California.

AeroFS is an enterprise file sync and share solution. It changes the way creative agencies, consultants, freelancers, and work teams collaborate with their co-workers and clients. The company’s flagship collaboration platform, Amium, makes sharing information and ideas more intuitive and efficient, and dramatically improves and simplifies collaboration with users outside the organization. The service, which stores files in a private cloud-like platform, stores data on the devices designated by the client. AeroFS desktop and server software can run entirely behind a firewall, including authentication. Their vision is to redefine the current view of the ‘cloud’ with better controls, privacy and scalability, whether for administrators, end-users or anyone else.

Ankasa Regenerative Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing strategies to improve tissue healing by exploiting the potential of stem cell reactivation. The company is developing proprietary formulations of a potent WNT stem cell activator with the potential to accelerate tissue healing in a broad range of degenerative conditions affecting bone, cartilage, skin, muscle, vasculature, and the central nervous system. Its proprietary approach has demonstrated superiority for bone reformation over existing standards of care in various preclinical models. Ankasa Regenerative Therapeutics was established in 2014 and is headquartered in La Jolla, California.

Indix has built a Products Platform that delivers product information and commerce-ready services for a fraction of the cost of alternatives. Indix combines AI with the largest collection of product data available: price, availability, and seller information, along with code-based identifiers and attributes. Businesses use the Indix Platform to improve the size and quality of their digital product catalog and develop innovative ways to buy and sell products.

Pronoun, Inc., formerly known as Vook, Inc., is a professional publishing platform that enables authors to create and distribute digital books while maintaining control over their creative and financial rights. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, the company offers tools for tracking sales across various retailers, editing metadata and files, and accessing data-driven marketing insights. By leveraging technology and data, Pronoun aims to streamline the publishing process, allowing authors to publish more efficiently and market their work effectively. In June 2015, Vook, Inc. rebranded to Pronoun, Inc., and as of May 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Macmillan Limited.

Calporta is developing selective small molecule agonists of TRPML1 (transient receptor potential cation channel, mucolipin subfamily, member 1) for the treatment of Niemann-Pick C Disease (NPC) and other lysosomal storage diseases. Mutations that cause NPC lead to impaired intracellular lipid trafficking and lead to lysosomal accumulation of cholesterol and biolipds. TRPML1 is an ion channel in the lysosome and a key regulator of lysosomal trafficking processes. Impaired TRPML1 function has been implicated in multiple pathological conditions, including NPC. Agonists of TRPML1 restore calcium efflux and normalize lysosomal trafficking and function. In addition to NPC and other lysosomal storage diseases, agonists of TRPML1 may have broad potential in other diseases such as muscular dystrophy and various taopathies such as Alzheimer's disease. Calporta's approach is based on research from the lab of Haoxing Xu, Ph.D., at the University of Michigan.

Develops therapeutic antibodies targeting soluble E-cadherin.

BookBub is a rapidly growing startup launched by serial entrepreneurs and run by a team gathered from the publishing and tech industries. Every day millions of readers use our service to discover great books, and thousands of leading publishers and authors work with us to drive sales and find new fans. Connecting readers with great deals on ebooks is just the beginning for BookBub. The rise of digital publishing is altering the way books are found, purchased, and read. We’re expanding our team to help address the challenges and opportunities of the publishing industry while continuing to help readers find books and authors they’ll love.

Tapad is a global marketing technology company providing a comprehensive suite of identity-based marketing solutions. By leveraging the company’s proprietary and privacy-safe Tapad Graph. Their groundbreaking, proprietary technology assimilates billions of data points to find the human relationship between smartphones, desktops, laptops, tablets, connected TVs, and game consoles. The result: an unprecedented understanding of consumer behavior across related screens and the ability to reach the right people on the right device at the right time. With Tapad, publishers and advertisers can deepen consumer engagement with a more fluid experience while increasing campaign cost-effectiveness. The company is reinventing personalization for the modern marketer through its identity-driven solutions. The Tapad Graph combines the company’s proprietary Device Graph with behavioral signals so marketers can finally see their customers as unique individuals, and ultimately, deliver personalization at scale.

Cardeas Pharma is developing a novel antibiotic formulation of two drugs with synergistic activity against all relevant, highly resistant Gram-negative bacilli, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii, and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. In addition, this antibiotic formulation has activity on biofilms. The combination also has activity against Gram-positive pathogens including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This formulation is administered using a single-patient use, vibrating-plate nebulizer that is compatible with all ventilators. The nebulizer creates small, uniform aerosol droplets that deliver drug to the small airways and alveoli. Integration of this novel antibiotic formulation and device has the potential to achieve significant clinical outcomes relative to current standard therapy.

ScoreStream, Inc. is a communication platform that specializes in sharing information about sporting events. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Diego, California, ScoreStream provides a mobile application for both iOS and Android devices, as well as a website, enabling fans to connect and share local sports content with their family and friends. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies in the media and entertainment sectors. ScoreStream was originally known as Crowdscores, Inc. and focuses on crowdsourcing local sports information, making it accessible to consumers and media organizations alike.

Nanigans is a Boston-based company that offers advertising automation software designed for in-house performance marketing teams. Its Software-as-a-Service platform includes features such as programmatic media buying, predictive revenue optimization, and real-time business intelligence. The software enables businesses to identify and remarket to their most valuable customers across various social and mobile channels. In addition to its headquarters in Boston, Nanigans has offices in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, London, Sydney, and Singapore, reflecting its global presence in the advertising technology sector.

Primer Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing advanced software that employs machine learning and natural language processing to analyze extensive datasets. The company's platform is designed to read and interpret documents in multiple languages, uncover insights, and generate automated reports that rival human analysis. By facilitating the understanding of vast amounts of text data, Primer assists governments and corporations in monitoring and making sense of global information. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Primer aims to bridge the intelligence gap for businesses and enhance their ability to respond to emerging trends in the world.

StackRox helps enterprises secure their containers and Kubernetes environments at scale. StackRox delivers a Kubernetes-native container security platform that enables security and DevOps teams to enforce their security and compliance policies across the entire container life cycle, from build to deploy to runtime. The StackRox Kubernetes Security Platform integrates with existing DevOps and security tools, enabling teams to quickly operationalize container and Kubernetes security. StackRox customers span cloud-native companies, Global 2000 enterprises, and government agencies. StackRox is privately held and headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Primer Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing advanced software that employs machine learning and natural language processing to analyze extensive datasets. The company's platform is designed to read and interpret documents in multiple languages, uncover insights, and generate automated reports that rival human analysis. By facilitating the understanding of vast amounts of text data, Primer assists governments and corporations in monitoring and making sense of global information. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Primer aims to bridge the intelligence gap for businesses and enhance their ability to respond to emerging trends in the world.

For enterprises that are automating their infrastructure, Conjur provides software to identify, authorize, and audit all service and user identities that enables velocity with compliance. With Conjur, customers identify, authorize, and audit every cloud, VM, container, service, job, and user. Conjur addresses critical operational, compliance, and security challenges enterprises face when using a public or hybrid clouds, containers with microservices, and highly automated software delivery processes. By securing infrastructure with Conjur, organizations protect, monitor in real-time, and audit access to critical and sensitive IT systems. In addition to actively enforcing security policy and reducing vulnerability points, Conjur provides detailed activity reports for compliance and security audits. With the cost and frequency of security breaches on the rise, Conjur provides a critical piece of infrastructure to adopt modern IT and maintain compliance. Conjur customers include Discovery Communications, AOL, Cisco (OpenDNS), Puppet Labs, Ability Networks, and Kyruus. Conjur is seed funded by Avalon Partners, Amplify Partners, and Andy Palmer.

Redbooth is an online task and project management platform designed to facilitate team collaboration through features such as task management, discussions, file sharing, and HD video conferencing. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the platform serves a diverse range of sectors including marketing, finance, education, and legal services, with over 400,000 organizations utilizing its services, including notable companies like AT&T and Harvard University. Redbooth offers project management templates tailored for various industries and integrates with popular tools such as Slack, Outlook, and Dropbox. The platform is accessible via mobile and desktop applications, enhancing productivity for remote teams and project managers alike. Originally established as Teambox Technologies S.L., the company rebranded to Redbooth in January 2014.

MOGL is a restaurant rewards application dedicated to combating hunger in the United States. Members can earn 10% cash-back at thousands of participating restaurants by using a linked credit or debit card for their payments. Shortly after making a purchase, members receive an alert that allows them to donate a portion or the entirety of their cash-back to a local food bank. The app features a Hunger Tracker, enabling users to monitor the impact of their donations in their communities and engage in friendly competition with friends to see who can contribute the most meals. Founded in 2010, MOGL is headquartered in Solana Beach, California.

Empyr, Inc. operates an online to offline advertisement platform that enables publishers and advertisers to track online advertisements leading to offline purchases in real-time. Founded in 2011 and based in San Diego, California, the company specializes in card-linked offers that help retain customers. By leveraging trusted data insights, Empyr provides a diverse portfolio of advertiser-funded offers, allowing advertisers to create tailored promotions aimed at fostering long-term customer loyalty. The platform enhances the connection between advertisers and consumers through everyday purchases, redefining engagement in the advertising space.

StackIQ develops a multi-server management system for clusters and clouds. Its software suite automates the deployment, provisioning, and management of Big Infrastructure. It allows customers to integrate nearly any application with the StackIQ software stack. StackIQ was founded by Greg Bruno, Mason Katz, and Tim McIntire in October 2006.

Kinvey is the first Backend as a Service that makes it ridiculously easy for developers and enterprises to set up and operate a cloud backend for their mobile, tablet, and web apps. Its service lets app developers spend 100% of their time on their mobile applications. They don't have to worry about connecting to various cloud services or enterprise backend systems, setting up servers for their backend, or maintaining and scaling them. With Kinvey, developers just model their cloud backend needs and we auto-generate all the APIs they would need to access their data from any mobile, web, or computing platform. Developers then grab their APIs and connect to them directly or through native iOS, Android, JavaScript, etc., libraries that we provide. Kinvey is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Silarus Therapeutics is developing therapeutics targeting erythroferrone for the treatment of iron deficiency and iron overload disorders. Erythroferrone is a recently-discovered hormone that regulates the iron supply for red blood cell production. Iron deficiency, also known as anemia, is a condition in which blood does not contain the normal amount of red blood cells or lacks the proper amount of hemoglobin. This, in turn, lowers the amount of oxygen-rich blood in circulation, causing shortness of breath, dizziness or headaches.

Thyritope Biosciences is developing therapeutics that target thyroid stimulating auto-antibodies, which are the causative drivers of Graves' hyperthyroidism and Graves' orbitopathy. Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder caused by antibodies that over-stimulate the thyroid, causing excessive thyroid hormone production. The same antibodies stimulate the tissue around the eyes, resulting in an increase of orbital fat and extra-ocular muscle volume which causes the bulging of the eyes characteristic of Graves' orbitopathy.

Sidecar Technologies, founded in San Francisco in 2011, operates a business-to-business delivery transportation network designed to provide a convenient and affordable solution for riders. The company emphasizes safety, employing pre-vetted drivers and incorporating features such as background checks, rating systems for both drivers and riders, and GPS tracking. It allows drivers the flexibility to offer rides on their own schedule, supporting a community-driven approach to transportation. Currently, Sidecar operates in ten cities and has facilitated over half a million rides.

Avelas BioSciences, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company that focuses on developing technologies that advance care for cancer surgery and therapeutic intervention. It develops AVB-620, an intravenously administered in vivo fluorescent protease-activatable peptide that detects, marks, and diagnoses cancer. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in La Jolla, California.

ScoreStream, Inc. is a communication platform that specializes in sharing information about sporting events. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Diego, California, ScoreStream provides a mobile application for both iOS and Android devices, as well as a website, enabling fans to connect and share local sports content with their family and friends. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies in the media and entertainment sectors. ScoreStream was originally known as Crowdscores, Inc. and focuses on crowdsourcing local sports information, making it accessible to consumers and media organizations alike.

Tapad is a global marketing technology company providing a comprehensive suite of identity-based marketing solutions. By leveraging the company’s proprietary and privacy-safe Tapad Graph. Their groundbreaking, proprietary technology assimilates billions of data points to find the human relationship between smartphones, desktops, laptops, tablets, connected TVs, and game consoles. The result: an unprecedented understanding of consumer behavior across related screens and the ability to reach the right people on the right device at the right time. With Tapad, publishers and advertisers can deepen consumer engagement with a more fluid experience while increasing campaign cost-effectiveness. The company is reinventing personalization for the modern marketer through its identity-driven solutions. The Tapad Graph combines the company’s proprietary Device Graph with behavioral signals so marketers can finally see their customers as unique individuals, and ultimately, deliver personalization at scale.

Skycatch, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in aerial data capture and analytics, primarily for the construction and mining industries. The company designs and produces the Evolution3 drone, which enables real-time data capture and 3D rendering. Skycatch also offers a proprietary app called Commander for drone operation, along with Dashboard software that analyzes collected data and facilitates team collaboration. Their platform combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to provide clients with high-precision data quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2013, Skycatch focuses on indexing and extracting critical information from the physical world, helping enterprises visualize their environments with accuracy and ease.

BookBub is a rapidly growing startup launched by serial entrepreneurs and run by a team gathered from the publishing and tech industries. Every day millions of readers use our service to discover great books, and thousands of leading publishers and authors work with us to drive sales and find new fans. Connecting readers with great deals on ebooks is just the beginning for BookBub. The rise of digital publishing is altering the way books are found, purchased, and read. We’re expanding our team to help address the challenges and opportunities of the publishing industry while continuing to help readers find books and authors they’ll love.

Otonomy, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing therapeutics for ear-related diseases and disorders. The company offers OTIPRIO, a ciprofloxacin otic suspension used during tympanostomy tube placement surgery in pediatric patients. Otonomy is advancing several product candidates, including OTIVIDEX, a sustained-release formulation of dexamethasone currently in Phase III trials for Ménière's disease, and OTO-313, which targets tinnitus and is in Phase I/II trials. Additionally, OTO-413 aims to treat cochlear synaptopathy and related hearing difficulties, while OTO-510 seeks to prevent hearing loss from cisplatin treatment. Another candidate, OTO-6XX, focuses on hair cell regeneration for severe hearing loss. Founded in 2008, Otonomy collaborates with various institutions and companies to enhance its research and development efforts in localized drug delivery for otologic disorders.

Synthorx, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in La Jolla, California, that specializes in developing innovative protein therapeutics through synthetic biology. The company focuses on creating novel cytokine Synthorin programs aimed at treating cancer and autoimmune disorders. Its lead candidate, THOR-707, is a modified version of recombinant human IL-2 being tested for various solid tumors, both as a monotherapy and in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors. Additionally, Synthorx is developing Synthorins for other indications, including IL-10 for immuno-oncology and IL-15 as an immunoregulatory cytokine. The company leverages proprietary engineered organisms to produce these advanced proteins with high fidelity, enhancing their efficacy, safety, and convenience for patients. Founded in 2014 with technology licensed from The Scripps Research Institute, Synthorx has attracted investment from various venture capital firms and operates as a subsidiary of Sanofi.

Indix has built a Products Platform that delivers product information and commerce-ready services for a fraction of the cost of alternatives. Indix combines AI with the largest collection of product data available: price, availability, and seller information, along with code-based identifiers and attributes. Businesses use the Indix Platform to improve the size and quality of their digital product catalog and develop innovative ways to buy and sell products.

Sidecar Technologies, founded in San Francisco in 2011, operates a business-to-business delivery transportation network designed to provide a convenient and affordable solution for riders. The company emphasizes safety, employing pre-vetted drivers and incorporating features such as background checks, rating systems for both drivers and riders, and GPS tracking. It allows drivers the flexibility to offer rides on their own schedule, supporting a community-driven approach to transportation. Currently, Sidecar operates in ten cities and has facilitated over half a million rides.

MOGL is a restaurant rewards application dedicated to combating hunger in the United States. Members can earn 10% cash-back at thousands of participating restaurants by using a linked credit or debit card for their payments. Shortly after making a purchase, members receive an alert that allows them to donate a portion or the entirety of their cash-back to a local food bank. The app features a Hunger Tracker, enabling users to monitor the impact of their donations in their communities and engage in friendly competition with friends to see who can contribute the most meals. Founded in 2010, MOGL is headquartered in Solana Beach, California.

Empyr, Inc. operates an online to offline advertisement platform that enables publishers and advertisers to track online advertisements leading to offline purchases in real-time. Founded in 2011 and based in San Diego, California, the company specializes in card-linked offers that help retain customers. By leveraging trusted data insights, Empyr provides a diverse portfolio of advertiser-funded offers, allowing advertisers to create tailored promotions aimed at fostering long-term customer loyalty. The platform enhances the connection between advertisers and consumers through everyday purchases, redefining engagement in the advertising space.

Quippi Corporation operates as an international shopping card company. It offers gift cards that are sold in the United States and are accepted at retailers in Mexico. The company’s gift card enables its user’s friends or families in a foreign country to spend it at its retail partners. It sells its products through its Website, retail stores, and a network of sales associates. Quippi Corporation was incorporated in 2012 and is based in La Jolla, California. As of October 6, 2015, Quippi Corporation operates as a subsidiary of EMIDA Technologies, Inc.

Chartio is on a mission to democratize data so that everyone has the freedom to explore, transform, and visualize their data. Chartio has built a simple, yet intuitive cloud-based data exploration solution that makes it easy to connect all of your data to create powerful dashboards, without any SQL knowledge. With a drag and drop user interface and powerful data pipeline, Chartio helps businesses intuitively query, analyze and track key metrics in real-time to quickly identify trends, patterns, and outliers. Chartio was co-founded by Dave Fowler and Daniel Levine in June 2010 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Avelas BioSciences, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company that focuses on developing technologies that advance care for cancer surgery and therapeutic intervention. It develops AVB-620, an intravenously administered in vivo fluorescent protease-activatable peptide that detects, marks, and diagnoses cancer. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in La Jolla, California.

Simulmedia Inc. is a technology company that specializes in digital advertisement targeting for linear television. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in San Francisco, Simulmedia offers a data-driven predictive analytics platform called VAMOS, which empowers marketers, agencies, TV media owners, and distributors to execute targeted TV advertising campaigns. The company utilizes the largest anonymous TV viewing database to deliver a cross-channel advertising platform that combines the precision and agility of digital marketing with the extensive reach of traditional television. This innovative approach allows clients to optimize their marketing campaigns, view outcomes in near-real time, and make informed decisions based on comprehensive measurement and results.

Sitari Pharmaceuticals is a operator of a biotechnology company intended to develop treatments for multiple disease indications with an initial focus in celiac disease.

Redbooth is an online task and project management platform designed to facilitate team collaboration through features such as task management, discussions, file sharing, and HD video conferencing. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the platform serves a diverse range of sectors including marketing, finance, education, and legal services, with over 400,000 organizations utilizing its services, including notable companies like AT&T and Harvard University. Redbooth offers project management templates tailored for various industries and integrates with popular tools such as Slack, Outlook, and Dropbox. The platform is accessible via mobile and desktop applications, enhancing productivity for remote teams and project managers alike. Originally established as Teambox Technologies S.L., the company rebranded to Redbooth in January 2014.

Otonomy, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing therapeutics for ear-related diseases and disorders. The company offers OTIPRIO, a ciprofloxacin otic suspension used during tympanostomy tube placement surgery in pediatric patients. Otonomy is advancing several product candidates, including OTIVIDEX, a sustained-release formulation of dexamethasone currently in Phase III trials for Ménière's disease, and OTO-313, which targets tinnitus and is in Phase I/II trials. Additionally, OTO-413 aims to treat cochlear synaptopathy and related hearing difficulties, while OTO-510 seeks to prevent hearing loss from cisplatin treatment. Another candidate, OTO-6XX, focuses on hair cell regeneration for severe hearing loss. Founded in 2008, Otonomy collaborates with various institutions and companies to enhance its research and development efforts in localized drug delivery for otologic disorders.

For enterprises that are automating their infrastructure, Conjur provides software to identify, authorize, and audit all service and user identities that enables velocity with compliance. With Conjur, customers identify, authorize, and audit every cloud, VM, container, service, job, and user. Conjur addresses critical operational, compliance, and security challenges enterprises face when using a public or hybrid clouds, containers with microservices, and highly automated software delivery processes. By securing infrastructure with Conjur, organizations protect, monitor in real-time, and audit access to critical and sensitive IT systems. In addition to actively enforcing security policy and reducing vulnerability points, Conjur provides detailed activity reports for compliance and security audits. With the cost and frequency of security breaches on the rise, Conjur provides a critical piece of infrastructure to adopt modern IT and maintain compliance. Conjur customers include Discovery Communications, AOL, Cisco (OpenDNS), Puppet Labs, Ability Networks, and Kyruus. Conjur is seed funded by Avalon Partners, Amplify Partners, and Andy Palmer.

The Happy Cloud network lets you play games on demand, much like video on demand for your cable TV--no more waiting for long downloads! Our patent-pending technology pre-installs and pre-packages the game on the network, bypassing the need for installation on the user's end. Our cloud computing-based technology does not use server-side rendering and video streaming, so there is no lag--the game plays the same as it would if you had installed it from a disc. Happy Cloud is true on-demand digital distribution for video games.

Nanigans is a Boston-based company that offers advertising automation software designed for in-house performance marketing teams. Its Software-as-a-Service platform includes features such as programmatic media buying, predictive revenue optimization, and real-time business intelligence. The software enables businesses to identify and remarket to their most valuable customers across various social and mobile channels. In addition to its headquarters in Boston, Nanigans has offices in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, London, Sydney, and Singapore, reflecting its global presence in the advertising technology sector.

Indix has built a Products Platform that delivers product information and commerce-ready services for a fraction of the cost of alternatives. Indix combines AI with the largest collection of product data available: price, availability, and seller information, along with code-based identifiers and attributes. Businesses use the Indix Platform to improve the size and quality of their digital product catalog and develop innovative ways to buy and sell products.

Proximal Data is the leading provider of server-side caching solutions specifically designed for virtualized environments. Proximal Data's AutoCache software can dramatically increase virtual machine density by eliminating I/O bottlenecks with adaptive I/O caching. When coupled with PCIe flash cards or SSDs from their partners, Proximal Data's fast virtual cache significantly improves the efficiency and performance of virtualized servers without disrupting IT operations or processes.

Tapad is a global marketing technology company providing a comprehensive suite of identity-based marketing solutions. By leveraging the company’s proprietary and privacy-safe Tapad Graph. Their groundbreaking, proprietary technology assimilates billions of data points to find the human relationship between smartphones, desktops, laptops, tablets, connected TVs, and game consoles. The result: an unprecedented understanding of consumer behavior across related screens and the ability to reach the right people on the right device at the right time. With Tapad, publishers and advertisers can deepen consumer engagement with a more fluid experience while increasing campaign cost-effectiveness. The company is reinventing personalization for the modern marketer through its identity-driven solutions. The Tapad Graph combines the company’s proprietary Device Graph with behavioral signals so marketers can finally see their customers as unique individuals, and ultimately, deliver personalization at scale.

Simulmedia Inc. is a technology company that specializes in digital advertisement targeting for linear television. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in San Francisco, Simulmedia offers a data-driven predictive analytics platform called VAMOS, which empowers marketers, agencies, TV media owners, and distributors to execute targeted TV advertising campaigns. The company utilizes the largest anonymous TV viewing database to deliver a cross-channel advertising platform that combines the precision and agility of digital marketing with the extensive reach of traditional television. This innovative approach allows clients to optimize their marketing campaigns, view outcomes in near-real time, and make informed decisions based on comprehensive measurement and results.

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Cheezburger, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that operates a network of social humor websites, including I Can Has Cheezburger, FAIL Blog, Know Your Meme, and Memebase. Founded in 2007 by Ben Huh and Eric Nakagawa, the platform allows users to view, create, and remix humorous content, including memes, images, videos, and news. Cheezburger also provides advertising services to monetize its digital humor network. In addition to its online presence, the company has published several books related to its content themes. Cheezburger, Inc. is a subsidiary of Literally Media.

Avelas BioSciences, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company that focuses on developing technologies that advance care for cancer surgery and therapeutic intervention. It develops AVB-620, an intravenously administered in vivo fluorescent protease-activatable peptide that detects, marks, and diagnoses cancer. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in La Jolla, California.

Kaltura Inc. offers a comprehensive video platform tailored for a diverse range of clients, including enterprises, media companies, educational institutions, and service providers. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, the company specializes in providing live, real-time, and on-demand video solutions through its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offerings. Kaltura's platform is characterized by its flexibility and modularity, built upon numerous open APIs that facilitate video ingestion, transcoding, metadata management, and analytics. Its solutions encompass various applications, such as corporate training, video marketing, and educational services, allowing organizations to integrate video seamlessly into their workflows. Additionally, Kaltura supports deployment options that include self-hosted, cloud-based, and on-premise solutions, catering to a global clientele across industries like media, education, financial services, and telecommunications. By leveraging its technology, Kaltura aims to transform how organizations communicate, collaborate, and engage with their audiences through video.

Pingup provides direct, convenient access to the real-time scheduling availability of local businesses nationwide, anytime, anywhere - putting the power of action into the hands of the mobile consumer. With its mobile API, Pingup enables directories and local listings providers to quickly and seamlessly bring the power of "book it now" to mobile consumers everywhere. With more than 30,000 properties across 200 business categories on the Pingup platform, the company continues to add thousands of new businesses to its network each month. The company is headquartered in Boston’s Innovation District and backed by Avalon Ventures.

Proximal Data is the leading provider of server-side caching solutions specifically designed for virtualized environments. Proximal Data's AutoCache software can dramatically increase virtual machine density by eliminating I/O bottlenecks with adaptive I/O caching. When coupled with PCIe flash cards or SSDs from their partners, Proximal Data's fast virtual cache significantly improves the efficiency and performance of virtualized servers without disrupting IT operations or processes.

Selectable Media Inc. specializes in video advertising solutions that connect brands with consumers through engaging content interactions. The company's offerings include the Selectable Value Exchange, which allows audiences to access content and services by engaging with brand advertising, and Selectable Sponsored Stories, which syndicate branded video content in relevant environments. For publishers, Selectable Media provides tools like Content-Unlock and Value Exchange, enabling them to monetize their content effectively by allowing consumers to unlock digital experiences through advertising engagement. The company's partnerships span various sectors, including newspapers, magazines, gaming, and Wi-Fi providers at venues like airports and restaurants. By collaborating with content providers across different devices, Selectable Media enhances the advertising experience while facilitating audience engagement with brands. Founded in 2005 and based in New York, Selectable Media was previously known as Nabbr.com Corp. and rebranded in 2007.

Shelby.tv is the best way to discover and enjoy web video. Now available in the App Store, the Shelby.tv app delivers you a personalized channel of videos from sources like YouTube, Vimeo, Hulu, Blip, and DailyMotion, as well as video shared by your friends on Twitter, Tumblr, and Facebook. Over time, Shelby.tv gets smart about what you like and don’t like and improves recommendations to give you that perfect daily dose of video entertainment.

Backup technology provider for cloud-based data, offering archiving, search and restore solutions for online services

Kinvey is the first Backend as a Service that makes it ridiculously easy for developers and enterprises to set up and operate a cloud backend for their mobile, tablet, and web apps. Its service lets app developers spend 100% of their time on their mobile applications. They don't have to worry about connecting to various cloud services or enterprise backend systems, setting up servers for their backend, or maintaining and scaling them. With Kinvey, developers just model their cloud backend needs and we auto-generate all the APIs they would need to access their data from any mobile, web, or computing platform. Developers then grab their APIs and connect to them directly or through native iOS, Android, JavaScript, etc., libraries that we provide. Kinvey is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Byliner works directly with the world's best writers to deliver their stories to readers. Hailed by Fast Company as “One of the 10 Most Innovative Media Companies in the World,” we publish original fiction and nonfiction e-shorts by top authors such as Amy Tan, Margaret Atwood, Jon Krakauer, Nick Hornby, Sebastian Junger, and more. These e-shorts are written to be read in two hours or less, and can be purchased individually through major digital bookstores. The entire Byliner Originals library is also available online to Byliner subscribers, who get access to premium content from Byliner's by-invitation community of writers--including thousands of rarely-seen and exclusive stories from bestselling authors.

Cardeas Pharma is developing a novel antibiotic formulation of two drugs with synergistic activity against all relevant, highly resistant Gram-negative bacilli, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii, and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. In addition, this antibiotic formulation has activity on biofilms. The combination also has activity against Gram-positive pathogens including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This formulation is administered using a single-patient use, vibrating-plate nebulizer that is compatible with all ventilators. The nebulizer creates small, uniform aerosol droplets that deliver drug to the small airways and alveoli. Integration of this novel antibiotic formulation and device has the potential to achieve significant clinical outcomes relative to current standard therapy.

Awarepoint Corporation provides a cloud-based real-time locating system that delivers to track locations. The company offers analytical tools to transform real-time location data into operational intelligence; and managed services that include analysis, configuration, installation, validation, and training. It also provides a Temperature Monitoring System that enables medical facilities to maintain compliance to CDC Vaccines for Children program guidelines and ensure that vaccines are monitored within the recommended temperature range. The company serves clients in healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and other industries. Awarepoint Corporation was formerly known as NeverLost Networks, Inc. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in San Diego, California.

Simulmedia Inc. is a technology company that specializes in digital advertisement targeting for linear television. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in San Francisco, Simulmedia offers a data-driven predictive analytics platform called VAMOS, which empowers marketers, agencies, TV media owners, and distributors to execute targeted TV advertising campaigns. The company utilizes the largest anonymous TV viewing database to deliver a cross-channel advertising platform that combines the precision and agility of digital marketing with the extensive reach of traditional television. This innovative approach allows clients to optimize their marketing campaigns, view outcomes in near-real time, and make informed decisions based on comprehensive measurement and results.

Memrise Inc. is an online learning platform that specializes in language acquisition and offers a variety of courses spanning subjects such as arts, literature, mathematics, science, natural history, geography, and trivia. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, the company serves a global user base, particularly in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. Memrise features over 150 language courses across 25 languages, boasting more than 40 million registered users. The platform is accessible via iOS, Android, and web, providing all courses for free without advertisements. Additional features and learning modes are available through a subscription service called Memrise Pro. Since late 2016, the company has maintained profitability, reinforcing its position in the online education sector.

Empyr, Inc. operates an online to offline advertisement platform that enables publishers and advertisers to track online advertisements leading to offline purchases in real-time. Founded in 2011 and based in San Diego, California, the company specializes in card-linked offers that help retain customers. By leveraging trusted data insights, Empyr provides a diverse portfolio of advertiser-funded offers, allowing advertisers to create tailored promotions aimed at fostering long-term customer loyalty. The platform enhances the connection between advertisers and consumers through everyday purchases, redefining engagement in the advertising space.