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Mellows is a producer of cannabis-infused marshmallows intended to offer safe and unique confectionery alternatives for adults. Its low-dose and handcrafted marshmallows are medicated using coconut oil infused with solventless hash, enabling customers to enjoy sweets without worrying about dosage and portion splitting. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

GALY Inc. is a biotechnology company established in 2019 in the United States that specializes in producing lab-grown cotton using advanced biomaterial technology. By leveraging synthetic biology, GALY creates cellular cotton, which is then transformed into yarns for the textile industry. This innovative approach allows the company to offer sustainable alternatives to traditional cotton production, contributing to more environmentally friendly practices within the textile sector.

Licensed software-enabled cannabis distributor

Vantage Point is a company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in developing employee training programs for various industries, including technology, consumer goods, and education. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes virtual reality (VR) technology to create immersive training experiences focused on topics such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and workplace anti-sexual harassment. By leveraging VR, Vantage Point aims to foster empathy and enhance soft skills among employees, ultimately enabling individuals to reach their full potential. The company's platform is designed to serve a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to startups, positioning itself as a leader in the field of immersive enterprise training. Vantage Point is notable for its female-led leadership, which includes experienced professionals from prominent technology firms.

Mission Barns, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Berkeley, California, specializes in producing cell-cultured meat from animal cells. The company cultivates animal cells in a nutrient-rich environment, allowing for the sustainable growth of meat while minimizing the negative impacts associated with traditional animal farming. By leveraging advancements in biotechnology and food science, Mission Barns aims to provide juicy and savory meat products in a more efficient and environmentally friendly manner. The company's approach is designed to contribute to a more sensible food system, addressing the growing demand for sustainable food solutions.

Cue Health Inc. is a San Diego-based healthcare technology company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of medical diagnostic products designed for easy use in various settings, including clinics, schools, and senior living facilities. The company offers the Cue Health Monitoring System, a connected diagnostic platform that allows healthcare professionals to access essential health information through self-serve tests, providing results directly to mobile devices. Additionally, Cue Health provides test cartridges and a consumer software application that features a personalized health dashboard, storing test results and enabling connections to on-demand telemedicine and prescription services. The platform also supports healthcare professionals in managing patient test histories and facilitating follow-up consultations, including telemedicine options. Founded in 2010, Cue Health aims to empower individuals with the ability to track key health indicators, such as inflammation, vitamin D levels, fertility, influenza, and testosterone, at the molecular level from the comfort of their homes.

Finless Foods Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, focused on producing sustainable seafood alternatives through cellular agriculture technologies. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in growing marine-animal cells to create seafood products, including bluefin tuna. Finless Foods aims to provide a healthier and environmentally friendly alternative to traditionally caught and farmed seafood, offering consumers a cost-effective option that does not compromise on taste or dietary preferences. The company's mission is to develop and mass manufacture innovative marine animal food products that promote sustainability and accessibility in the seafood market.

Forever Labs, Inc. is a biomedical research company that cryogenically freeze the stem cells, allowing them to use those cells to fight their age-related diseases in the future. The company is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

ZBiotics Company develops a genetically engineered probiotic drink. It offers ZBiotics, a drink that produces an enzyme that breaks down acetaldehyde, an unwanted byproduct of alcohol that accumulates in gut when alcohol is consumed. The company sells its products online. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

California Dreamin is a food and beverage start up that manufactures all natural cannabis infused sodas for a light social high. It is simply made of fruit juice, cannabis, and carbonation. It was on their first date that the founders, Amy and Peter discovered their mutual love for starting companies. Amy and Peter knew then wanted to start something, but weren't sure what. With a little reseach, it became clear that the cannabis market was on it's way to becoming huge while only catering to your typical pothead.

Wild Earth is a technology startup based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2017. The company focuses on developing high-protein pet foods that prioritize health, environmental sustainability, and humane sourcing compared to traditional pet food products. By leveraging scientific advancements, Wild Earth aims to reinvent pet nutrition and create cleaner, more nutritious options for pet owners and their animals.

Cannaly streamlines the way cannabis brands and dispensaries work together. Enabling easy discovery and purchase of wholesale products.

OccamzRazor is a San Francisco based AI-neuroscience startup that is focused on finding disease modifying treatments for Parkinson's Disease (PD) and other complex diseases. To cure a complex and multifactorial disease like PD, we need to go beyond targeting just a single gene or a single disease mechanism. OccamzRazor consumes and analyzes unstructured and structured biomedical datasets (e.g., published literature, preclinical and clinical trial results), and constructs an exhaustive knowledge graph representing all known information about PD. This graph is used to drive downstream therapeutic insight, augment decision making in biomedical research, and generate strategic therapeutics development.

Vitagene, Inc. is a health technology company that uses genomic science and advanced technology to create a DNA-based personalization platform for healthcare. It offers customized supplements directly to patients based on their individual needs for nutrition, sleep, exercise, and supplementation. The company's algorithm analyzes extensive patient data, including genetics, blood work, and lifestyle, to generate personalized supplement regimens. Vitagene also manufactures DNA health test kits and provides health and ancestry reports that outline dietary, supplement, and exercise recommendations. Additionally, the company produces at-home COVID-19 saliva test kits. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Vitagene aims to empower individuals with tailored health solutions through big data and machine learning.