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Sendbird is an omnichannel AI agent platform that enhances customer experience by initiating autonomous conversations for support and sales. It combines AI capabilities with robust communication APIs, serving over 4000 businesses worldwide, including DoorDash and Match Group. Sendbird facilitates over 7 billion monthly conversations, ensuring reliability, security, and compliance.

Lingvist Inc. is a language-learning platform based in Tallinn, Estonia, that harnesses artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and adaptive machine learning algorithms to enhance the efficiency of language acquisition. Founded in 2012, the company offers a subscription-based service accessible through web, iOS, and Android platforms, catering to users both in Estonia and globally. The platform is designed to improve vocabulary by using neural networks to evaluate the learner's existing knowledge and customize the learning experience according to individual needs. This approach allows users to develop their language skills more effectively, enabling better expression and understanding.

GeoSpock Limited, established in 2013 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with offices in Tokyo and Singapore, specializes in developing a unique, cloud-native database platform, GeoSpock DB. This platform is optimized for querying and analyzing large-scale, location-tagged data, enabling efficient data fusion and rapid, complex queries using SQL. It integrates seamlessly with popular business intelligence tools and data science environments, empowering users to unlock insights from diverse IoT data sources, from real-time fleet tracking to local service applications.

Adludio, established in 2012 and headquartered in London, specializes in interactive mobile advertising. The company creates, delivers, and optimizes advertising campaigns at scale, using AI-powered technology, data, and algorithms to design and optimize ad creatives. Adludio partners with international publishers and brands, including global giants like Nike, Microsoft, and Chanel, as well as direct-to-consumer challengers. With offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, and a remote workforce spanning 17 countries, Adludio fosters a start-up culture and has been recognized for its growth and innovation, such as winning 'Best Mobile Campaign' at The Drum APAC Awards in 2018 and being listed in The Sunday Times Tech Track 100 'Ones to Watch'.

Pronto Technology Limited, established in 2014 and headquartered in Chesham, United Kingdom, specializes in catering services through its proprietary application. The company is committed to delivering high-quality, healthy meals that are freshly cooked from scratch, emphasizing a positive impact on both the community and the environment. Pronto's platform enables users to order breakfast, lunch, or dinner from chefs by selecting their desired menu items via the app and tracking their orders in real-time.

Silverback AI is a technology company that empowers online retailers to enhance their competitiveness through automated sales decisions. Its platform provides predictive insights, enabling businesses to offer top-selling products at optimal prices, thereby boosting sales performance.

Unmade is a London-based company established in 2013, specializing in on-demand knitwear production. It designs and sells men's and women's knitwear, scarves, and jumpers through its London store and online platforms, both domestically and internationally. Unmade's innovative business model involves controlling industrial knitting machines to create unique garments each time, akin to 3D printing for clothing using high-quality, natural fibers. This technology allows customers to customize designs, remix artwork from prominent artists, and preview their creations on virtual models before production. Unmade's patent-pending technologies enable cost-effective, one-off production, challenging traditional mass production methods. The company aims to create a platform and marketplace for brands and designers to offer custom clothing, taking mass custom production of knitwear to an industrial scale.

Quantemplate is a cloud-based analytics platform for the insurance industry that enables users to ingest raw data, cleanse and harmonize it, and perform analysis using machine-learning powered tools. The platform supports data integration, cleansing, mapping and preparation, and includes capabilities for catastrophe modeling, pricing, bordereaux management, and performance analysis, helping insurers and reinsurers automate operations and derive actionable insights. By importing internal data sets and applying AI-driven models, it supports underwriting, reporting, and digital transformation across wholesale and reinsurance activities. Headquartered in London with offices in New York and Gibraltar, Quantemplate serves clients seeking more efficient data workflows and data-driven decision making.

Tapdaq is a London-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing a monetization platform for mobile developers. Their platform helps developers maximize revenue through unbiased ad mediation and retain valuable users via cross-promotion campaigns. Tapdaq offers features such as server-side functionalities, direct network deals, and actionable insights to improve yield and grow the customer base. The company is known for providing an efficient way of mediating premium demand partners, trusted by thousands of top publishers worldwide.

Adludio, established in 2012 and headquartered in London, specializes in interactive mobile advertising. The company creates, delivers, and optimizes advertising campaigns at scale, using AI-powered technology, data, and algorithms to design and optimize ad creatives. Adludio partners with international publishers and brands, including global giants like Nike, Microsoft, and Chanel, as well as direct-to-consumer challengers. With offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, and a remote workforce spanning 17 countries, Adludio fosters a start-up culture and has been recognized for its growth and innovation, such as winning 'Best Mobile Campaign' at The Drum APAC Awards in 2018 and being listed in The Sunday Times Tech Track 100 'Ones to Watch'.

EyeQuant is a technology company specializing in predictive artificial intelligence that focuses on visual design optimization. Its platform simulates eye-tracking studies, providing users with rapid, data-driven insights into how individuals perceive and interact with design elements. By analyzing various factors such as layout, color choices, font size, spacing, and image selection, EyeQuant enables businesses to enhance their web and mobile designs effectively. The system can simulate a large-scale user study in under eight seconds, allowing for quick iterations and improvements to creative content. This capability helps organizations streamline their design processes and improve conversion rates, ensuring that their websites capture and maintain user attention effectively.

BrightMove Media Ltd. is a company that specializes in real-time and geo-targeted digital outdoor advertising solutions. It offers an innovative service called TaxiCast, which features dual-sided LED screens mounted on the roofs of licensed London black taxis. This service allows businesses to create, format, and send digital advertising campaigns that are tailored to reach specific audiences at set locations and times throughout London. Once a campaign is uploaded to the platform, it is downloaded to the TaxiCast system in each vehicle, ensuring the advertisements are relevant and location-appropriate. Founded in 2012 and based in London, BrightMove Media aims to enhance advertising effectiveness by delivering targeted messaging directly to consumers, thereby maximizing return on investment for its clients.

We Are Pop Up, established in 2012, operates a platform in the United Kingdom that facilitates short-term commercial property leasing. The company connects businesses and brands with commercial property owners and managers, enabling transactions for short-term leases. Its platform caters to various project types, including retail, art, design, dining, social, and technology, helping businesses find suitable commercial spaces for their needs. As of 2016, We Are Pop Up operates as a subsidiary of Brandspots.

Mitoo Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a mobile application aimed at enhancing the experience of players, leagues, clubs, and governing bodies in team sports. The platform serves as a comprehensive resource for managing sports-related activities, providing a social hub and management tools that facilitate organization and communication among recreational sports teams, players, and league organizers. By delivering valuable information and streamlined management capabilities, Mitoo aims to support the growing needs of the sports community.

LoopMe is a technology company that specializes in enhancing brand advertising through artificial intelligence. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in the UK, LoopMe was a pioneer in applying AI to brand advertising, developing its Intelligent Marketplace to address various industry challenges. The company's patented AI technology, PurchaseLoop, measures and optimizes consumer sentiment in real-time, creating a feedback loop that improves advertising effectiveness. LoopMe focuses on making mid-funnel metrics, such as awareness and purchase intent, more measurable and optimizable. The company offers solutions for audience targeting and measurement across mobile, programmatic, and connected TV platforms, enabling clients to leverage insights for better campaign performance. With a commitment to transforming the advertising landscape, LoopMe operates globally, with offices in major cities across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its organic growth has been significant, reflecting a strong market position and an innovative approach to brand advertising.

Ball Street offers strategic marketing services, including ideation, content creation, amplification, and influencer management for brands. It operates a fan engagement agency focused on football fans, fostering independent sports communities to drive organic engagement and long-term brand affinity.

Digital Surgery is a privately-held pioneer in surgical artificial intelligence (AI), data and analytics, and digital education and training.

iJudgeFights is a mobile scoring platform tailored for fans of mixed martial arts, enabling them to score fights live, round by round. Based in Shanghai, China, the company facilitates real-time interaction among users, allowing them to engage, debate, and compare their scores with other fans. The platform offers features to track upcoming fights, comment on matches, and connect with a community of MMA enthusiasts. By providing an easy-to-use interface, iJudgeFights ensures that fans remain engaged and do not miss any action, while also allowing them to build a network of like-minded individuals.

Tray.io, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a cloud-based API integration platform designed for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in London, the company offers the Tray Platform, which empowers citizen automators within organizations to streamline complex processes and integrate their entire cloud stack. This platform connects to any software with an API, including both REST and SOAP-based APIs, and can process CSV files for applications with limited API support. Tray.io features a visual workflow builder that allows users to create automations without the need for coding, making it accessible for a broader range of users. In addition to its software offerings, the company provides guidance, training, support, and consulting services to help organizations maximize their automation efforts.

Shopological is an online retail platform that specializes in aggregating sales and promotional updates from over 1,400 fashion and beauty retailers, catering to both men and women. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, the company operates a website and mobile app that provides users with personalized email notifications about sales and promotions from their favorite brands, ensuring users have priority access to these offers. The platform also highlights the latest trends in fashion and lifestyle, enhancing the shopping experience for its members. Shopological has received notable accolades, including The IBM People's Choice Award in 2014 and The RBS EnterprisingU Award in 2012.

GetLikeMinds produces recruitment referral solutions to help companies manage their employee referral programs. It also provides real-time analytic and metric reporting for companies to offer the data they need to make the recruitment decisions. GetLikeMinds offers solutions for startups, agencies, businesses, elites, and enterprises. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Shhmooze is the people discovery app for professionals. Shhmooze shows professionals who they know – and helps them discover who they need to know – at conferences and meetups. Every year, 500 million professionals attend over 10 million events to network with their peers. But networking is tough, tiring work which often ends in frustration. Shhmooze changes that. Powered by a smart discovery engine, Shhmooze helps professionals pinpoint and meet the people they need to know. Quick, discreet and relevant – Shhmooze will change how you meet people forever.

Flitto Inc. is a South Korean language data company that offers a wide range of translation services through its online platform and mobile application. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seoul, Flitto connects requesters with translators, facilitating translations across text, voice, image, and video formats. The platform supports approximately 25 languages, including Korean, English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Arabic, catering to a global user base of over 10 million individuals in 173 countries. In addition to its crowdsourced translation services, Flitto has expanded its offerings to include professional translation, AI-driven translation, video subtitle translation, and crowdsourced proofreading. The company has also established branches in China and Japan and collaborates with major enterprises such as Microsoft, Tencent, and Samsung to provide language data services and corporate translation solutions. Flitto aims to bridge linguistic barriers and enhance communication across cultures.

Blink Booking is a mobile application designed to assist travelers in Europe with last-minute hotel reservations. Founded in 2011 and based in Madrid, Spain, the platform features a daily selection of four hotels, allowing users to secure accommodations quickly and affordably. By offering exclusive deals, Blink Booking aims to streamline the booking process for those seeking spontaneous travel options.

Blis Media Limited specializes in location data technology solutions tailored for agencies, trading desks, and enterprises. The company provides tools such as Blis Activation, which analyzes and verifies location data, and Blis Attribution, which measures campaign performance and return on investment. Its offerings enable brands to target and deliver digital advertising to consumers based on their proximity to specific locations, behavioral history, and contextual data. Blis also features a self-serve location-powered demand-side platform (DSP) that allows trading desks to manage cross-device campaigns effectively. With a comprehensive suite of location analytics and insights, Blis helps businesses understand customer behavior, enhancing consumer engagement and driving sales. Founded in 2003 and based in London, the company operates globally with a presence across Europe, the US, Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific, serving major clients across various industries.

Tadaa is a mobile application developer focused on photo editing services. The company's flagship application provides users with professional-grade photo editing tools, allowing them to sharpen and style their images. In addition to editing capabilities, Tadaa's platform facilitates real-time sharing of photos to various social networks, enabling users to quickly connect and share their edited images with friends and family.