Goodr Inc. is a sustainable food surplus management platform that utilizes technology to mitigate food waste and address hunger. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers a real-time food rescue application that assists businesses in managing their edible food waste. Through its platform, Goodr enables businesses to donate surplus food to local nonprofit organizations while providing logistics, analytics, and security to ensure compliance with tax regulations. The software offers insights into food waste patterns, real-time donation tracking, and community impact reports, which help organizations quantify their contributions. Goodr’s blockchain-enabled platform also ensures an IRS audit-friendly record of donations, fostering a transparent process. By facilitating these donations, Goodr aims to create a triple-win scenario: enhancing the financial benefits for businesses through tax deductions, reducing greenhouse gas emissions from landfills, and alleviating hunger in communities.
Mahmee is a care management platform focused on enhancing maternal and child healthcare. The company aims to bridge critical gaps in maternal health by connecting patients with healthcare providers through a comprehensive system that integrates health records for mothers and infants. This platform identifies clinical risks and facilitates collaboration among maternity and infant care practitioners, ensuring that physicians and specialists can share care plans effectively. Founded on the principle that every woman deserves compassionate and respectful support during new motherhood, Mahmee strives to provide ongoing professional assistance to mothers, enabling them to thrive in their parenting journey while promoting the healthy development of their infants in the first year of life.
Civic Eagle, Inc. provides a software solution designed for advocates and policy teams to efficiently manage legislative processes. Founded in 2015 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company offers a platform called Enview that consolidates state and federal bills with team communications. This platform allows lobbyists, policy professionals, and government affairs teams to discover, analyze, and track legislative developments without manual effort. By automating the discovery and management of legislation, Civic Eagle enables policy advocates to concentrate on their campaigns, ultimately promoting improved democratic outcomes for communities.
Bounce Imaging, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of tactical throwable cameras equipped with multiple lenses and sensors, designed primarily for use by police and firefighters. The company's innovative products enable first responders to safely assess hazardous environments remotely, providing real-time video and sensor data while maintaining stability during movement. In addition to its camera systems, Bounce Imaging offers a variety of accessories, including pole attachments, tethers, car chargers, headsets, wrist straps, and magnetic mounts. The company also provides cloud-based services that encompass technical consulting, design and implementation support, and troubleshooting for imaging and processing hardware. Founded in 2012, Bounce Imaging is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.
Sēkr develops an app called The Vanlife App, which helps every road traveler find their way to free camping, resources, and outdoor community. The Vanlife App guides travelers to their next best adventure with the its social features that allow them to find and connect with other travelers nearby and detailed user reviews.
CurrentsFM is a set of tools that directly supports our grassroots music communities.
Roombus is redefining the concept of home by developing elegant, affordable smart homes that prioritize health, safety, and comfort. Utilizing human-centered design and precision engineering, the company builds modular homes equipped with fully integrated kitchen appliances and embedded IoT sensors for automation. These smart homes are designed to be resilient, featuring earthquake resistance, hurricane-proof structures, and fire resistance. Roombus's operating system, RoomOS, enhances the functionality of these homes and can also be applied to multifamily dwellings and hotels. By streamlining the home buying and rental process, Roombus addresses construction inefficiencies while promoting a sustainable lifestyle, ultimately creating happy living spaces for modern residents.
Operator of an online marketplace intended to sell lifestyle products designed by and for the Latinx community. The company's marketplace offers clothing, jewelry, art and collectibles, footwear, and cosmetics, enabling people to shop for a wide variety of products online.
Nickson Living, founded in 2016 and based in Dallas, Texas, specializes in custom apartment furnishing services aimed at renters. The company enables individuals to easily transform their new apartments into fully furnished homes with just one click. By offering a monthly rental service, Nickson Living provides a wide range of furnishings and decor, including kitchen and bathroom essentials, televisions, lighting systems, and appliances, along with concierge services. This approach allows renters to create a personalized living space that meets their needs and preferences before they move in, making the dream of a custom-designed home more accessible.
Dollaride offers a technology platform that connects people living in transit deserts to private ride-sharing networks called dollar vans. Its cashless platform offers operator business dashboard, fleet management system, automated fee collection, and territory expansion features, technical resources, web assistance for operators so that they can manage their fleets with transparency and legal compliance, insurance brokerage, scheduling, and dispatch services, enabling drivers to earn more and keep a track of their daily earnings from their phone and passengers to hail a van instantly and save time. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.
Roombus is redefining the concept of home by developing elegant, affordable smart homes that prioritize health, safety, and comfort. Utilizing human-centered design and precision engineering, the company builds modular homes equipped with fully integrated kitchen appliances and embedded IoT sensors for automation. These smart homes are designed to be resilient, featuring earthquake resistance, hurricane-proof structures, and fire resistance. Roombus's operating system, RoomOS, enhances the functionality of these homes and can also be applied to multifamily dwellings and hotels. By streamlining the home buying and rental process, Roombus addresses construction inefficiencies while promoting a sustainable lifestyle, ultimately creating happy living spaces for modern residents.
BookClub Inc. owns and operates BookClub.com, an author-led virtual book club. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is based in Alpine, Utah.
Hello Alice (helloalice.com) helps businesses launch and grow. A free multi-channel platform, Hello Alice guides business owners by providing funding, networks, and services. Through supporting hundreds of thousands of companies a day in all 50 states and globally, Hello Alice is building the largest community of owners in the country, while tracking data and trends to increase the success rate for entrepreneurs. Our partners include enterprise business services, government agencies, and institutions looking to serve small- and medium-business owners to ensure increased revenues. Founded by Carolyn Rodz and Elizabeth Gore, we believe in business for all by providing access to all owners, including women, people of color, veterans, and every American with an entrepreneurial spirit.
The Mentor Method is a social enterprise that provides curated mentor matches, connecting the next generation of tech leaders with change-making mentors at the top of their game.
Their process focuses on people and value-fit first, to foster authentic, lasting connections. The result is stronger teams and inclusive workplace cultures.
They started The Mentor Method because they wanted to create a world where minorities and women in tech are viewed as assets, not a way to check a box.
Mixtroz, LLC is a technology company based in Birmingham, Alabama, that specializes in a software application designed to enhance virtual communication during various events, including networking functions, meetings, training sessions, orientations, and weddings. Founded in 2014 and originally known as Eleven9 LLC, Mixtroz addresses the challenge of homophily, where attendees struggle to connect at mixers. By implementing its platform in gatherings of 50 or more participants, Mixtroz facilitates better engagement and interaction among attendees while also collecting valuable data. This innovative approach aims to create a more dynamic environment for connections, making it easier for individuals to network effectively.
Goodr Inc. is a sustainable food surplus management platform that utilizes technology to mitigate food waste and address hunger. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers a real-time food rescue application that assists businesses in managing their edible food waste. Through its platform, Goodr enables businesses to donate surplus food to local nonprofit organizations while providing logistics, analytics, and security to ensure compliance with tax regulations. The software offers insights into food waste patterns, real-time donation tracking, and community impact reports, which help organizations quantify their contributions. Goodr’s blockchain-enabled platform also ensures an IRS audit-friendly record of donations, fostering a transparent process. By facilitating these donations, Goodr aims to create a triple-win scenario: enhancing the financial benefits for businesses through tax deductions, reducing greenhouse gas emissions from landfills, and alleviating hunger in communities.
[Guava](http://guavabank.com) is a digital bank designed for and by Black small business owners. We are tackling the racial wealth gap head-on by facilitating the development, growth and resilience of our small businesses, the backbone of our communities.
Diversified investments for a diverse world.
Discover local, home-based talent in your town and beyond on the West Tenth app. West Tenth is an all-in-one marketplace, connecting consumers with custom services and goods in their own community. Scroll through the storefronts in our digital Main Street to find incredible independent talent, organized by distance from you. West Tenth connects you with local makers and doers who love to collaborate with you to provide just what you need. When you’re transacting with small, home-based businesses, anything is possible! Need a custom-decorated birthday cake? A personal trainer who will come to your house? Design or marketing work for your business? West Tenth is the place to find all that and so much more.
Healthy Roots is a toy company that utilizes a doll, book and app to teach natural hair care to young girls of color. Our dolls come in different skin tones, facial features and hair textures to represent the diversity of the african diaspora. Our dolls hair can be styled in a variety of ways with the guidance of the Big Book of Hair. The big Book of Hair is an illustrated manual to natural hair care. Our app allows users to track their hair health and get curated content for their specific hair needs based on data they input. All three products culminate to the perfect teaching tool for children in a language they understand.
Sēkr develops an app called The Vanlife App, which helps every road traveler find their way to free camping, resources, and outdoor community. The Vanlife App guides travelers to their next best adventure with the its social features that allow them to find and connect with other travelers nearby and detailed user reviews.
Reflekt Me is an innovative enterprise solution focused on enhancing representation, diversity, and inclusion within eCommerce. The company provides a tool that enables eCommerce platforms to display images reflecting the diverse characteristics of shoppers, such as size, skin tone, and hair texture. By utilizing user-generated content and influencer marketing, Reflekt Me creates a more engaging shopping experience, allowing consumers to see relatable individuals using and discussing products. This dynamic approach not only fosters a sense of community among shoppers but also streamlines the purchasing process by integrating social media elements directly into eCommerce sites. With a team comprised of experts in sociology, multicultural insights, psychology, and technology, Reflekt Me aims to personalize user experiences across various industries, including fashion, beauty, and healthcare. Ultimately, the platform seeks to empower consumers to make informed choices that resonate with their unique identities, thereby enhancing customer loyalty and satisfaction.
Topknot is the online personal development platform for women. With a unique blend of independent exercises and peer group feedback, Topknot supports women on their journey to building the life they want. By teaching skills rooted in coaching and mindfulness, Topknot's intentional interaction model empowers women to address what’s top of mind today, while also equipping them for tomorrow’s challenges–providing the space for processing, perspective, and accountability that leads to meaningful change.
Sote, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a digital customs clearing and freight forwarding platform tailored for the logistics industry in Africa. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya, Sote aims to enhance trade across the continent by providing innovative solutions and services. The platform enables industrial cargo owners to manage freight clearing, track shipment status, access payment history, and estimate container arrival times through a centralized dashboard. As the first licensed provider of digital customs solutions in Africa, Sote focuses on increasing visibility and transparency for importers and exporters, ultimately contributing to the growth of the continent's GDP. The name "Sote," which means "all of us" in Swahili, reflects the company's commitment to fostering collective economic advancement.
Spora Health, Inc. is a telemedicine provider based in San Francisco, California, established in 2019. The company focuses on creating health solutions that acknowledge the lived experiences of patients. It offers treatments across various medical areas, including allergies, cold and flu, infections, digestive issues, musculoskeletal problems, reproductive health, and skin conditions. Spora Health employs machine learning technology to assess patient risk profiles and identify chronic conditions such as pre-diabetes, hypertension, and emphysema. The platform facilitates communication between patients and a care team comprised of doctors, nurse practitioners, and nutritionists, allowing individuals to receive effective healthcare advice conveniently.
Edlyft is an educational support platform founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to assisting college students and adult learners in computer science courses. The company connects users with inclusive mentors and provides online group tutoring, facilitating a collaborative learning environment. Edlyft's offerings include tools for navigating complex subjects, as well as access to internship preparation resources and study aids. By pairing students with experienced mentors, Edlyft aims to enhance their understanding of course material and improve their academic performance in computer science.
SUMA, LLC is a financial wellness company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019. The company focuses on promoting financial inclusion within the Latino community by providing a comprehensive platform that combines digital media, financial technology, and virtual experiences. SUMA aims to educate and empower individuals by offering culturally relevant content and tools that simplify complex topics such as investment and debt management. Its mission is to help Latinos navigate financial challenges, enhance their economic knowledge, and build sustainable wealth, ultimately positioning itself as a trusted resource for fostering financial well-being and prosperity.
The Juggernaut is a digital media publication that documents the unstoppable rise of South Asians and South Asia. It was founded in 2018.
Operator of an online retail platform intended to improve the beauty shopping experience, and support a new generation of beauty brands. The company's platform provides a curated selection of beauty products including skin care, hair care, candles, and more, enabling customers to purchase safe, convenient, effective, and tech-forward products that keep them glowing.
Localeur, Inc. operates an online platform that connects travelers with local insiders who provide authentic recommendations for dining, entertainment, and activities in their cities. Founded in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, Localeur has built a community that spans over 180 cities worldwide, distinguishing itself from traditional review sites by emphasizing genuine local insights rather than generic tourist advice. The platform is accessible to users on both iOS and Android devices, making it easy for travelers to discover unique experiences tailored to local favorites. Localeur has also collaborated with prominent brands to enhance its offerings and promote local experiences.
Kiira Health is an advanced AI care coordinator and women's health clinic for young women. Kiira is connecting users to trusted health experts including primary care providers, ObGyn's, nurse practitioners, mental health experts and more via phone, chat, and video. Kiira is available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Greo, Inc. is a company that has developed a mobile video application focused on facilitating conversations about current events, culture, and world issues. Launched in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, Greo allows users to create and share short videos to express their opinions and engage with a community that values dialogue and exchange of ideas. The platform encourages users to discuss topics that matter to them, fostering understanding and empathy through video interactions.
Partake Foods, Inc. is a food company that specializes in producing allergy-friendly cookies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company offers a range of products that are nut-free, gluten-free, vegan, and free from the top 12 allergens, catering to families seeking safe and tasty snack options. The product lineup includes various flavors such as sprouted grain chocolate chip, double chocolate chip, sweet potato millet, carrot oat, and birthday cake mini cookies. Partake Foods sells its products online, allowing customers to enjoy healthy snacks conveniently.
CloudNine AI is a technology company that specializes in code-free, AI-driven data management solutions for healthcare enterprises. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, CloudNine addresses interoperability challenges between electronic medical records (EMR) and electronic health records (EHR) systems, allowing users to manage data without the need for complex coding or queries. The platform employs advanced algorithms to enhance data quality, track fraud, and secure sensitive information from various data sources, all while ensuring compliance with data privacy and governance standards. By enabling non-technical users to leverage predictive analytics, CloudNine streamlines data management processes, saving significant time and resources for healthcare organizations.
Developer of an on-demand jewelry production platform intended to offer full customization and fast turnarounds. The company offers instant quotes, no minimums, and pay-as-you-go production, enabling jewelry creators to launch or scale their brand on their terms with unlimited possibilities and personalized roadmaps.
Alerje, Inc. is a Detroit-based company that develops an innovative epinephrine auto-injector designed to fit into a smartphone case, enhancing accessibility for individuals with food allergies. The device is complemented by a mobile application that alerts a user’s CareCircle, which includes emergency services, family, friends, caregivers, and medical professionals, providing crucial location and health information during emergencies. Founded in 2015, Alerje focuses on improving the quality of life for those affected by food allergies by integrating emergency medicine with digital health solutions. The platform aims to foster better dietary decisions among families, allergists, insurers, and pharmaceutical companies through improved patient adherence and real-time communication.
Trim-It is a mobile barbershop application that facilitates the booking of doorstep salon services. The app allows users to schedule haircuts from a fleet of on-demand mobile barbershops, providing a convenient solution for those seeking quality grooming services without the need to travel. Trim-It also offers a subscription model, which allows customers to save time and enjoy regular haircuts at their convenience. By combining technology with personal grooming, Trim-It aims to enhance the overall experience of getting a haircut.
Developer of digital multi-platform content designed to bring greater inclusion and diversity to the film and television industry. The company's platform engages in developing and producing premium-quality scripted and unscripted content for motion picture, television, streaming, and podcast, offering premium-quality, multiple film, TV, and digital content, enabling creators to get access to the film industry and finances.
The Tenth Magazine is dedicated to researching, restoring, presenting, and preserving the global aesthetics of the queer African diaspora. It publishes a bi-annual print magazine that holds narratives about black LGBTQ bodies and how we navigate and contribute to its respective global spaces. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Ilerasoft, Inc. is a software company based in Houston, Texas, that specializes in providing innovative solutions for hospitals. Founded in 2016, Ilerasoft has developed a platform that connects and extracts data from various hospital systems, including real-time location services, purchasing, and asset management. The company's key offering, the Efficiency Score, evaluates medical equipment based on utilization and various factors unique to each hospital and its patient population. This scoring system helps hospital managers make informed purchasing and operational decisions. Additionally, Ilerasoft's technology centralizes medical equipment data, facilitates alerts for FDA and manufacturer recalls, and promotes the sharing of equipment across health system facilities, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and safety in healthcare environments.
Afrocenchix is a natural hair care company founded by Rachael Corson and Joycelyn Mate, specializing in products for afro and curly hair. The brand is known for its high-quality, ethical offerings that utilize natural and organic ingredients, ensuring that the hair care experience is both effective and environmentally friendly. Afrocenchix's product range is notable for being the first of its kind available in Whole Foods Market UK and is also sold in various independent health stores across the UK, as well as in cities like Paris, New York, and Melbourne. The company emphasizes simplicity in hair care while maintaining cruelty-free practices and sourcing raw materials ethically.
Adventurely helps you meet other travelers when you travel solo & find local activity partners when you're in your home city. Make a wishlist of activities to do curated from cities around the world, & get matched with activity partners to join you IRL.
Vitae London specializes in manufacturing distribution and selling of classic watches. It offers a web-based platform that allows people to purchase their products online. The company was founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
Dressmate curates the best women-led, independent, & sustainable designers. They believe in the joy that comes from getting ready, pieces that make you light up every time you stand in front of a mirror, & letting personal style serve as a space to play. Basics and essentials are important, so are the items in your closet that feel unique & irreplaceable.
Whose Your Landlord is a multipurpose platform that empowers and informs the rental community. We use the information provided by our renters to extend feedback to landlords, improve the tenants' experience, and reduce turnover. On WYL renters post landlord reviews, receive community-centered insights, and are given access to quality listings.
Developer of animation software intended to reduce the production pipeline for animation by a margin. The company's software leverages advanced, patent voice recognition, and motion capture technology and gives content creators the ability to track human movement within their home or studio, enabling animators to create the speech of multiple 2D and 3D animated characters.
Tambua Tech, Inc. develops T-Sense, a non-invasive and radiation free lung imaging and lung function testing device that uses sound to take a picture of the lungs. Its product line includes T-Lab, a software solution used with the T-Sense device for interpreting multiple lung sound signals and generating a representation of the lungs. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California with additional locations in Cape Town, South Africa; and Nairobi, Kenya.
Naturalicious, LLC manufactures natural hair care products for women. Its products include shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, and hair serum. Naturalicious, LLC distributes its through stores and online retail. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Canton, Michigan.
Foodstand, Inc. operates an online portal which allows users to build healthy eating habits by participating in community challenges for healthy eating. The company also provides a mobile application for the same. Foodstand, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in New York, New York. As of March 31, 2019, Foodstand, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of DIET ID.
Wash·LB is a logistics and service platform that allows users to BOOK a car wash where they park… while they work at a Wash·LB service location. The Wash·LB app transforms the washing and detailing process from an inconvenient chore of the day to an easily requested service. Wash·LB allows customers to park at a registered service location, do a mobile/online booking and have their car is washed where they parked it. Wash·LB has employs pre-screened and trained washers, has a $1 million Causality and Liability insurance policy and a sophisticated technology platform that simplifies the customer and washer experience.
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Lorals is a consumer goods company that specializes in sexual wellness, condoms, and women's health. It features silky latex panties that provide comfort and pleasure during oral sex its designed for protection against STD transmission while being sexy enough for a photo spread in Playboy.
Haute Hijab, Inc. is a prominent American brand founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in the design and manufacture of hijabs and accessories for women. The company aims to empower hijab-wearing women by offering stylish and innovative products that cater to both everyday wear and special occasions. Haute Hijab operates through its online platform, focusing on superior service and craftsmanship. By celebrating the diverse needs of Muslim women, the brand strives to create a sense of comfort and confidence, making it a leader in the intersection of fashion, technology, and retail within the hijab market.
Float, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based financial service company that focuses on providing mobile-first credit solutions for young consumers. The company offers an innovative platform that allows thin-file consumers to access an affordable line of credit directly from their smartphones, without the need for a traditional FICO score. By utilizing a non-FICO based underwriting process, Float makes personalized credit decisions in seconds and delivers micro-credit lines that can be used alongside existing debit cards. This approach enables emerging credit consumers to demonstrate their creditworthiness through a friendly and efficient experience, ultimately helping them to build and manage their credit proactively.
Table + Teaspoon is making it easier to entertain at home, while disrupting America's $15 billion tabletop and $10 billion event rental and planning industries. Entertaining in your home should be effortless, chic, and convenient. Whether you’re planning a dinner party, client event, bridal shower, holidays with your family, or just a night in with the girls, T&T has you covered. The best part is that you don’t have to buy or wash anything. Instead, you rent the table. If you’ve never thrown a party and have no idea where to begin, or simply want to add the latest design to your already polished aesthetic, T&T makes elegant entertaining easy. Martha Stewart, Elle Decor, Washington Post, Forbes, Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, Modern Luxury, CA Home + Design, DuJour, Domino, BRIDES, SF Chronicle Style Section, HuffPo, House Beautiful, and Today Show approved. The online service gives you the ability to select one of six exclusive packages, all containing an oversized luxury textile runner, dual-sided napkins, dinner plate, salad plate, gold, rose gold or silver flatware, stemless wine glass, water glass, menu card, place card, paper straw, taper candles, and candlesticks. Input your guest count and party date, then the order is delivered to your doorstep. After the party, repack dirty dishware and linens in the box the settings arrived in, and return to T&T for cleaning via a pre-paid FedEx label. Now shipping nationwide.
The Difference Experience Co. is a United States-based company that offers an innovative on-demand therapy service through the Alexa voice platform, making mental health support more accessible and convenient. By integrating technology with psychological services, the company aims to provide affordable and anonymous therapy options tailored to individual needs. Users can connect with licensed therapists in real-time via phone, utilizing a modern approach that combines artificial intelligence with traditional therapeutic practices. Additionally, The Difference Experience Co. features mental strength podcasts, further supporting users in their journey toward improved mental well-being. Their mission focuses on creating a healthier and happier world by ensuring that individuals have access to the right support at the right time.
Loomia specializes in developing innovative electronic circuit layers that can be integrated into everyday fabrics, such as clothing and automotive interiors. By creating a soft circuit system, Loomia enables functionalities like heating, lighting, and sensing, which standard printed circuit boards cannot provide in soft goods. Their technology, developed over three years in collaboration with Stanford's SNSF lab, features a patented design that allows for seamless attachment to various materials through methods like heat bonding or sewing. This technology empowers textile manufacturers to produce connected products for diverse applications, including medical apparel, outdoor gear, and automotive seating, enhancing the functionality and versatility of soft goods.
Bippy is a paper manufacturing company that offers an eco-friendly toilet paper. It specializes in the fields of manufacturing, distribution, retail, and wholesale. The company was founded in 2019.
The Riveter is a membership workspace and community platform for women and allies. They provide daily programming to cultivate skills, from Podcasting 101 to angel investment pitch clinics. Moreover, they also give their members space to focus on wellness, including movement studios with daily classes, meditation rooms, and a full program of relevant conversations and workshops.
Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.
Optimal is an award-winning, venture-backed energy solutions provider. We lower electricity bills by 70% using high efficiency energy tech with ML-enabled monitoring solutions. Our executives have developed over 30 utility and commercial solar projects, developed over 10 patentable technologies, launched over $60M in new products, and managed over $1B in assets. Our mission is to improve the quality of life across the world through the efficient use of and increased access to solar resources.
Optimal is an award-winning, venture-backed energy solutions provider. We lower electricity bills by 70% using high efficiency energy tech with ML-enabled monitoring solutions. Our executives have developed over 30 utility and commercial solar projects, developed over 10 patentable technologies, launched over $60M in new products, and managed over $1B in assets. Our mission is to improve the quality of life across the world through the efficient use of and increased access to solar resources.
Uncharted Play Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2011 that focuses on developing innovative energy-generating products. The company specializes in consumer-oriented solutions that harness kinetic energy, offering products such as an energy-harnessing soccer ball and a portable battery charging jump rope. Additionally, Uncharted Play provides educational packs and accessories, aiming to enhance energy access through its technology, which is designed for motion-based and off-grid renewable energy applications. The company sells its products online and is committed to democratizing energy access worldwide through its proprietary technology. With a team experienced in product development from leading firms, Uncharted Play is positioned to make significant contributions to the field of renewable energy.
Win-Win is a gamified giving platform that combines charitable donations with fantasy sports tournaments hosted by NFL and NBA athletes. Founded in 2016 by former NFL linebacker Mike T. Brown and based in Oakland, California, Win-Win allows fans to participate in tournaments that feature causes selected by the athletes. Participants make voluntary, tax-deductible donations to these causes as they engage in the tournaments, creating a fun and interactive way to support charitable initiatives. The platform enhances the experience of sports fans by integrating ticketing applications that enable them to buy tickets for fantasy sports while simultaneously raising funds for charitable trusts, fostering a culture of giving in the sports community.
Civic Eagle, Inc. provides a software solution designed for advocates and policy teams to efficiently manage legislative processes. Founded in 2015 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company offers a platform called Enview that consolidates state and federal bills with team communications. This platform allows lobbyists, policy professionals, and government affairs teams to discover, analyze, and track legislative developments without manual effort. By automating the discovery and management of legislation, Civic Eagle enables policy advocates to concentrate on their campaigns, ultimately promoting improved democratic outcomes for communities.
Paladin is a legal technology company founded in 2015 and based in New York, USA. The firm has developed a platform that connects attorneys with vetted pro bono opportunities, allowing legal professionals to engage in cases that align with their passions. By streamlining the process of creating, distributing, and managing pro bono matters, Paladin enables law firms, bar associations, and corporations to enhance their service delivery to low-income individuals. Additionally, the platform facilitates the tracking of lawyers' contributions and captures impact data, highlighting the positive effects of their efforts. Through its services, Paladin aims to enhance pro bono participation and support the legal community in addressing access to justice.
SHYFT Power Solutions, Inc. specializes in developing an integrated hardware and software platform that allows users to monitor and manage distributed energy resources (DERs). The company's primary product, Shyft, is a hybrid smart meter and transfer switch that facilitates energy management through Internet of Things (IoT) technology, streamlining the transition between the grid and backup power sources. SHYFT's software application enhances this capability by enabling real-time monitoring and control from mobile devices. The company targets markets facing challenges with energy resiliency, such as Nigeria, by promoting decentralized power systems that bypass traditional infrastructure. Founded in 2007 and based in San Francisco, California, SHYFT Power Solutions aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs for various stakeholders, including real estate developers and solar providers.
Jewelbots is a company that creates customizable bracelets designed to engage teenage girls in engineering and coding. These technology-enabled accessories allow users to program personal alerts and communicate with friends through lights and vibrations. By combining fashion with technology, Jewelbots aims to empower young girls to explore their interests in engineering and coding. The ability to customize both the jewelry and its functions enables users to express their unique personalities and strengthen friendships, making the learning process both enjoyable and relevant. Through this innovative approach, Jewelbots seeks to inspire the next generation of female engineers and coders.
Siempo envisions a world where technology supports humans being, which is why they are on a mission to help people build better relationship with technology. Siempo is currently creating digital wellness software to help people and teams be more present and focused.
Please Assist Me, Inc. is a home management company based in Nashville, Tennessee, with additional operations in Washington, D.C. Established in 2018, the company partners with apartment complexes to enhance the living experience for residents. Its services encompass a range of household needs, including grocery delivery, dry cleaning, laundry, alterations, shoe care, mail and package management, and other special requests. By offering an integrated system that connects residents to a personal assistant team, Please Assist Me enables users to efficiently manage their household tasks, regardless of their location.
Thurst is a dating app for queer people of all genders that aims to create an inclusive, affirming space for the queer community to connect.
Sunhouse is building the future of music making through artificial intelligence. With smart systems that listen and respond to a musician’s touch and software designed to make this advanced tech accessible, they are opening up new creative possibilities in live performance, studio recording and composition. Sensory Percussion is their first product, and represents a new frontier in electronic drumming. It allows drummers the ability to control electronic sounds like samples, synths, and effects in new and powerful ways. Sensory Percussion is used by some of the best musicians on stages and in studios all over the world.
ShearShare, Inc., also known as HAIRbnb, is a technology company that operates a mobile platform connecting salon and barbershop owners with licensed cosmetologists and barbers seeking to rent unused suites and booths on demand. Founded in 2015 and based in McKinney, Texas, ShearShare provides a marketplace that allows beauty professionals—including hairstylists, makeup artists, and nail technicians—to access short-term working spaces in over 550 cities across 11 countries. By enabling salon owners to efficiently utilize their excess space, the platform offers a flexible solution for independent stylists to book workspaces based on their schedule and budget. Additionally, ShearShare offers advertising services through its application, further supporting the beauty industry.
HabitAware, Inc. is a company that develops and sells wearable devices aimed at helping individuals manage subconscious behaviors such as hair pulling, nail biting, skin picking, and thumb sucking. Its flagship product, Liv, is a smart awareness bracelet equipped with motion sensors that alerts users when they engage in these habits. The accompanying Liv application provides training to help users recognize their problematic behaviors, track their progress, identify triggers, and offers strategies for replacing these habits with healthier alternatives. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, HabitAware focuses on supporting both children and adults in gaining control over their compulsive behaviors. The company sells its products online, making its resources accessible to a wide audience.
Gal-dem is a media company founded in 2015, headquartered in London and Bristol, that focuses on social commentary, arts and culture, and fashion. It aims to address inequality and misrepresentation within the media industry by providing a platform for women and non-binary individuals to express their perspectives. The company seeks to broaden its audience by inviting engagement from people of diverse shapes, sizes, sexes, and ethnic backgrounds, striving to ensure that their voices are an integral part of discussions often dominated by a narrow viewpoint. Through its work, Gal-dem contributes to a more inclusive media landscape.
Novoron Bioscience, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing innovative treatments for various central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, glaucoma, and Alzheimer's disease. Established in 2013, the company has made significant scientific advancements in the field of biologic therapeutics, particularly targeting Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptors (LDLRs) to facilitate the repair of neurological damage. Novoron is advancing a pipeline of pre-clinical therapies aimed at enhancing recovery from CNS-related conditions, thereby improving the quality of life for affected patients. As a member of the JLABS innovation community, the company continues to explore novel therapeutic approaches to address these complex medical challenges.
Solstice Energy Solutions uses IoT and software to enable, connect, and intelligently manage the shared-economy of distributed energy resources in emerging markets. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
nēdl is an innovative application that transforms audio into searchable text, allowing users to find live broadcasts through keyword searches. This platform caters to a range of audio creators, including podcasters, individual broadcasters, and marketers, by providing tools for creating, distributing, and monetizing live audio content. Utilizing patented artificial intelligence technology, nēdl enables users to easily launch their own live call-in radio shows, which are transcribed and made searchable in real time. The company operates on a business-to-business subscription model, enhancing the visibility and monetization opportunities for live audio creators while democratizing access to information and facilitating the discovery of audio content.
Akash Systems is focused on developing and supplying the next generation of small satellites (CubeSats), satellite transmitters, and the RF Power Amplifiers. The company uses new composite material, gallium nitride (GaN)-on-Diamond, invented by Akash cofounder Ejeckam, for their products. GaN-on-Diamond provides a cooler state of operation which improves energy efficiency and reduces a system's size, weight, and operating costs. Akash Systems was founded in 2016 by Felix Ejeckam and Ty Mitchell and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
Healthy Roots is a toy company that utilizes a doll, book and app to teach natural hair care to young girls of color. Our dolls come in different skin tones, facial features and hair textures to represent the diversity of the african diaspora. Our dolls hair can be styled in a variety of ways with the guidance of the Big Book of Hair. The big Book of Hair is an illustrated manual to natural hair care. Our app allows users to track their hair health and get curated content for their specific hair needs based on data they input. All three products culminate to the perfect teaching tool for children in a language they understand.
Lacquerbar is an urban modern nail salon and online beauty brand that focuses on empowering nail technicians through education and career development. The company offers both online and offline beauty school programs designed to create a supportive community and facilitate meaningful discussions within the industry. By providing resources such as podcasts, Lacquerbar aims to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to build successful careers in the nail sector.
Carrot Fertility, Inc. provides comprehensive fertility benefits services to employers, supporting employees throughout their fertility healthcare journey globally. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a range of services, including egg freezing, in vitro fertilization, adoption, donor, and gestational carrier services. Additionally, it features Carrot Rx, which facilitates a premium pharmacy experience for fertility medications, and Carrot Pregnancy, providing virtual access to experts and on-demand content. Carrot Card is a flexible benefits debit card that allows employees to pay for their care. By partnering with modern companies, Carrot Fertility enables organizations to customize fertility benefits that deliver financial, medical, and emotional support to employees seeking to become parents. The company also has offices in major cities around the world, including Chicago, New York, Dublin, Geneva, Tokyo, and Seoul.
CapWay, Inc. is a neo-bank based in Atlanta, Georgia, that offers a range of virtual consumer banking products and services aimed at financially underserved populations, including the unbanked and underbanked. Founded in 2016, the company provides mobile banking solutions, debit cards, savings accounts, bill payment services, and deposits through a user-friendly digital application. In addition to these banking services, CapWay emphasizes financial literacy by offering educational content to its account holders. The company also provides micro-lending services, aiming to empower individuals with the tools and resources necessary for achieving financial health and building generational wealth.
Avisare is a universal supplier management portal connecting large corporations with small and mid-sized businesses for pre-vetting and RFP opportunities. We offer suppliers a centralized database to keep their company information updated, and provide the most robust platform to make sourcing a turnkey process.
Flora operates within the technology sector, focusing on health and wellness specifically for individuals aged 16 to 25. Based in Los Angeles, California, the company aims to make mindfulness enjoyable and accessible. Flora offers tools for users to manage their daily wellness through participation in challenges designed to promote personal growth and community engagement. Users can connect with like-minded individuals, fostering a supportive environment for wellness journeys. Additionally, Flora incorporates a rewards system, allowing users to earn coins for their participation, which can be exchanged for various prizes and incentives.
The Door Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops software designed to connect investors with startup founders, particularly those from underrepresented groups such as women, LGBTQ individuals, Latinx, Black, Native Americans, and veterans. The platform not only facilitates funding opportunities for these entrepreneurs but also assists technology companies in recruiting top talent from diverse backgrounds. By promoting diversity in investment and talent acquisition, The Door aims to enhance productivity and financial performance within the technology sector.
The Door Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops software designed to connect investors with startup founders, particularly those from underrepresented groups such as women, LGBTQ individuals, Latinx, Black, Native Americans, and veterans. The platform not only facilitates funding opportunities for these entrepreneurs but also assists technology companies in recruiting top talent from diverse backgrounds. By promoting diversity in investment and talent acquisition, The Door aims to enhance productivity and financial performance within the technology sector.
Hostfully helps vacation rentals companies earn more revenue and deliver a 5-star guest experience.
The property management software platform distributes listings to Airbnb, HomeAway, Booking.com, and TripAdvisor, and also automates operations including payments (Stripe) and accounting (Quickbooks). Hostfully's market-leading digital guidebook platform gives travelers local recommendations and essential property information. These help managers of 10,000 properties in 80 countries around the world make vacation rental travel smoother and more delightful.
Zyrobotics LLC is an assistive technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2013 as a spin-off from Georgia Tech VentureLab. The company develops educational and accessible play applications aimed at children, focusing on areas within science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. Zyrobotics' product line includes innovative technologies such as OctoPlus and OctoMinus, which are switch-accessible math apps designed to create an interactive gaming environment. These applications reinforce common core math skills while also enhancing fine motor skills and visual perception. Zyrobotics combines education with therapeutic elements to support children of all abilities in achieving important developmental milestones.
Thesis Couture is a global fashion footwear company that focuses on reinventing the stiletto. The company uses structural engineering principles, advanced material science, and a keen focus on human factors in creating internal architecture of its products.
Thesis Couture’s team includes professionals and luminaries across fashion, technology, and anatomy to create new standards in women’s high heels. The design and materials used in its products improve load distribution across the foot, impact shock, and kinematics.
Thesis Couture was founded in 2013 by Dolly Singh and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Wildfang Co. is a fashion and lifestyle company based in Portland, Oregon, that specializes in manufacturing and retailing women's apparel inspired by menswear. Established in 2011, the company provides a diverse range of products, including tops like button-ups and sweaters, bottoms such as jeans and shorts, and an assortment of accessories, including bags and jewelry. Wildfang also features a selection of footwear, encompassing boots, flats, and heels. The company is committed to offering gender-neutral clothing that allows women to explore both masculine and feminine styles. It operates an online marketplace, providing a centralized platform for customers to access its unique offerings. Wildfang gained recognition with the support of brand ambassadors like actress Kate Moennig, musician Hannah Blilie, and soccer player Megan Rapinoe.
Mahmee is a care management platform focused on enhancing maternal and child healthcare. The company aims to bridge critical gaps in maternal health by connecting patients with healthcare providers through a comprehensive system that integrates health records for mothers and infants. This platform identifies clinical risks and facilitates collaboration among maternity and infant care practitioners, ensuring that physicians and specialists can share care plans effectively. Founded on the principle that every woman deserves compassionate and respectful support during new motherhood, Mahmee strives to provide ongoing professional assistance to mothers, enabling them to thrive in their parenting journey while promoting the healthy development of their infants in the first year of life.
Swivel is a mobile application designed to assist black women in locating the ideal hairdresser. The platform enables users to discover and book stylists based on their unique hair types and desired styles, addressing a specific need for personalized hair care solutions. By providing a tailored resource for finding the right salon or stylist, Swivel empowers women of color to meet their hair care requirements more effectively.
Proday is a subscription personal training fitness app that allows you to workout alongside professional athletes any time, any where. We use world class fitness tracking and training methods and our famous athletes keep subscribers entertained and motivated. We combine strength, cardio and flexibility workouts from a diverse group of athletes.
It's By U offers a subscription service that provides do-it-yourself arrangement kits featuring farm-fresh flowers. Each kit includes professional-quality tools, artisan-made vases, and a streaming video lesson to guide customers in creating beautiful floral arrangements. The company aims to reduce flower waste by sourcing directly from farms and promoting sustainable practices. Additionally, It's By U contributes a portion of its sales to Random Acts of Flowers, a charity dedicated to repurposing flowers for distribution to patients in hospitals and nursing homes. This combination of creativity, education, and charitable support sets It's By U apart in the floral industry.
Dark Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a new programming language designed to facilitate the creation of distributed applications. Founded in 2017, Dark's offering includes an integrated editor, compiler, and platform-as-a-service (PaaS), allowing engineers to utilize high-level programming primitives in their development processes. The company's holistic approach aims to streamline the programming experience by combining essential tools into a cohesive solution for application development.
On Second Thought Inc. is a technology company that has developed an application enabling users to undo and edit messages before they reach the recipient's phone. Founded in 2014, the company is based in Washington, D.C. Its application, available for iOS devices, facilitates sending and receiving SMS and MMS messages, group messaging, and automatic synchronization of contacts and conversations. The patented technology allows users to delay or recall messages and peer-to-peer payments, giving them the ability to correct inaccuracies or reverse transactions before they are finalized. This functionality enhances user control over communication and financial interactions, addressing common issues associated with sending unintended messages or payments.
CEEK VR Inc. specializes in creating premium social virtual and augmented reality experiences, primarily through its CEEK platform, which offers streaming for virtual events. Founded in 2015 and based in Miami Beach, Florida, CEEK aims to simulate the communal atmosphere of attending live concerts, classes, and sporting events, enabling users to enjoy exclusive experiences with friends from anywhere. The platform features a variety of VR content, both original and professionally licensed, accessible on any VR headset. Additionally, CEEK has introduced a Smart VR Token, allowing participants to engage in immersive experiences and access a tokenized rewards exchange within exclusive virtual venues. Through its innovative approach, CEEK connects artists, athletes, and event creators directly with their audiences, enhancing fan engagement and creating sustainable experiences.
Workfrom, Inc. is a company that operates a web platform and mobile application dedicated to helping individuals find suitable workspaces while traveling. Founded in 2014 and based in Portland, Oregon, the platform allows users to discover various environments, such as coffee shops, cafes, and coworking spaces, that meet their specific needs, including access to WiFi, power outlets, and low noise levels. In addition to providing a directory of work-friendly locations, the platform fosters a community where users can share their experiences and connect with others who work remotely. This enables individuals to find not only productive spaces but also a sense of camaraderie with like-minded professionals.
CurlMix Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in haircare products tailored for individuals with curly hair. The company offers a subscription box service that delivers five to seven all-natural ingredients each month, allowing customers to create their own customized hair products using provided instructions. Additionally, CurlMix sells a range of products, including flaxseed gel, moisturizers, regrowth serums, and hair and body butter, both online and in retail stores. Focused on empowering consumers who prefer toxic-free ingredients, CurlMix aims to provide effective solutions for maintaining moisturized, defined, and frizz-free curls.