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ViralGains, Inc. is a video marketing platform that assists advertising agencies and brands in effectively reaching their target audiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company specializes in distributing and marketing viral video content to enhance consumer engagement. Its platform integrates video into various online destinations, including blogs, social games, and social news, utilizing influencers to amplify reach. Additionally, ViralGains leverages zero-party data through interactive ads and surveys, enabling brands to discover and nurture both new and returning customers. By measuring consumer interactions with video content, the platform allows marketers to connect with audiences through relevant brand stories in preferred contexts.

WindGap Medical is a biotech company that manufactures medical devices used to treat patients with severe allergies. The company develops auto-injectors that are filled with heat-stable epinephrine that enable physicians to inject it into a patient suffering from anaphylaxis due to an acute allergy attack. The company was established in 2011 and is headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts.

InfoBionic, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Lowell, Massachusetts, specializes in remote patient monitoring and cardiac diagnostic services through its cloud-based platform, MoMe™. The MoMe System is designed to enhance the detection of cardiac arrhythmias, allowing healthcare providers to access vital patient data anytime and anywhere. By replicating in-hospital telemetry data, the platform streams continuous electrocardiogram, respiration, and motion data to the cloud for real-time analysis. This innovation aims to improve clinical efficiency and patient care, enabling physicians to monitor and treat cardiac complications effectively.

Fetchnotes is a productivity application that provides quick note-taking and creates to-do lists. It provides a cloud-based note jotting and organizing system which allows user to capture, organize short notes like books to read, ideas, and shopping lists.

Kalion is an early stage industrial biotech company that will transform the traditional chemical industry by providing low-cost access to glucaric acid and S-3-hydroxybutyrolactone (3-HBL) using traditional, green, fermentation technology. Glucaric acid and 3-HBL were identified as “Top Value Added Chemicals from Biomass” and multi-billion dollar markets for use of the two chemicals are limited by cost and availability (2004 DOE report).

Avaxia Biologics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing oral antibody therapeutics. Founded in 2005, the company aims to address gastrointestinal diseases and other serious conditions through its proprietary antibody platform. Its product pipeline includes treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, radiation syndrome, oral mucositis, and metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity. Avaxia Biologics is also engaged in a strategic collaboration with Courtagen Life Sciences, Inc., enhancing its research and development efforts in creating gut-targeted therapeutics. As a clinical-stage organization, Avaxia Biologics is committed to improving patient outcomes by delivering innovative solutions for complex health challenges.

Covocative has created a web-based Sales Coaching platform that helps companies improve sales performance by getting the most out of their salespeople. Our software approach makes coaching more effective, more convenient, and more accessible than ever before. For the first time, sales managers and sales reps can use software tools to establish clear professional development objectives, develop action plans for improvement, and receive timely coaching tips - all through the convenience of the same connected devices they use every day. Our sales coaching solutions are a perfect fit for "Sales 2.0" enterprises having a large number of young reps who want coaching and development but who aren't getting it today. Our solutions can also connect distributed teams of enterprise sales professionals, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. The Covocative Sales Coaching platform uniquely combines the scalability of a cloud-based platform with the domain expertise of proven sales leaders. Our tools and libraries are fully customizable to align with an enterprise's existing sales process, structure, and strategic needs. Sales performance is people performance. Our software solutions ensure salespeople realize their full selling potential by making professional development convenient, effective, and affordable.

Respiratory Motion, Inc. is a medical device company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development and commercialization of respiratory monitoring devices. Founded in 2011, the company offers the ExSpiron, a point-of-care device designed to non-invasively measure critical respiratory parameters such as minute ventilation, tidal volume, and respiratory rate. With FDA clearance for its continuous monitoring systems, Respiratory Motion provides healthcare professionals with real-time data that enhances patient safety and helps in the early detection of respiratory collapse across various patient populations and clinical settings.

Fetchnotes is a productivity application that provides quick note-taking and creates to-do lists. It provides a cloud-based note jotting and organizing system which allows user to capture, organize short notes like books to read, ideas, and shopping lists.

LoopPay is a widely accepted mobile payment provider, empowering consumers to finally leave their physical wallets at home, today. LoopPay’s patented Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST) technology turns existing mag stripe readers into mobile contactless readers without any charge or cost to merchants or their payment processors, enabling secure mobile payments at more than 10 million locations in the U.S. Consumers can select from an array of devices that match their phones and fit their lifestyles, including the LoopPay Fob, ChargeCase, CardCase, and Card. In addition, all cards, including payment, gift, loyalty, reward and IDs, can be stored in one place via the LoopPay app, which offers utmost convenience and security, as all data is password and PIN-protected. LoopPay also encrypts and stores all card track data in secure memory within any device and is a Level One PCI Certified Payment Provider.

ShopAdvisor is a retail marketing platform that enhances digital shopping experiences for agencies, brands, retailers, and shopping malls, facilitating consumer engagement in brick-and-mortar locations. The platform utilizes a comprehensive intelligence system that catalogs millions of data points, including detailed information about shoppers, products, and locations. By applying advanced data analytics, ShopAdvisor delivers personalized shopping experiences tailored to individual consumers, guiding them from the initial discovery stage through to the in-store experience. This approach enables brands and retailers to effectively attract shoppers and foster customer loyalty.

Crowdly is an advocate marketing platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, that enables large consumer brands to connect with and activate their authentic advocates. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on enhancing word-of-mouth promotion and brand advocacy by allowing brands to build a community of engaged supporters. Through its platform, Crowdly provides insights into advocate behavior, helping companies strengthen their branding efforts and achieve a higher return on investment. The company operates within the realms of finance, social media, advertising, and marketing, offering a comprehensive solution for brands seeking to leverage the power of advocacy in their marketing strategies.

Groupize, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing solutions for hotel chains and properties to streamline the management of group requests and bookings. The company offers a customizable white label platform that enables planners to search for and book group accommodations online while accessing real-time pricing and inventory. Their services include a lead management application for processing group leads, a lead distribution portal for sharing information among hotel chains, and a group management page that assists organizers in planning their trips. Additionally, Groupize features social tools for effective communication and a content portal for property administrators to update information directly. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with a technology office in Boston, Groupize emphasizes data security and seamless integration with travel and expense tracking systems to enhance the experience for both planners and attendees.

Respiratory Motion, Inc. is a medical device company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development and commercialization of respiratory monitoring devices. Founded in 2011, the company offers the ExSpiron, a point-of-care device designed to non-invasively measure critical respiratory parameters such as minute ventilation, tidal volume, and respiratory rate. With FDA clearance for its continuous monitoring systems, Respiratory Motion provides healthcare professionals with real-time data that enhances patient safety and helps in the early detection of respiratory collapse across various patient populations and clinical settings.

Tap 'n Tap, Inc. is an Android software solutions provider based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established in 2008. The company specializes in helping manufacturers, operators, and retailers enhance and monetize Android devices, including smartphones and tablets. Its primary offering, Lockscreen Offers, displays full-screen mobile advertisements on the lock screens of Android devices, enabling users to engage with digital media and access special promotions from various brands. This innovative advertising solution has demonstrated significantly higher click-through rates compared to traditional mobile banners, providing premium advertisers with brand-safe inventory for impactful marketing campaigns. In addition to its advertising services, Tap 'n Tap offers a range of solutions that include custom user interface development, integration and certification, and ongoing support and maintenance, ultimately assisting device manufacturers in delivering optimized products more efficiently and increasing their profit margins.

Avaxia Biologics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing oral antibody therapeutics. Founded in 2005, the company aims to address gastrointestinal diseases and other serious conditions through its proprietary antibody platform. Its product pipeline includes treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, radiation syndrome, oral mucositis, and metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity. Avaxia Biologics is also engaged in a strategic collaboration with Courtagen Life Sciences, Inc., enhancing its research and development efforts in creating gut-targeted therapeutics. As a clinical-stage organization, Avaxia Biologics is committed to improving patient outcomes by delivering innovative solutions for complex health challenges.

Raven360 empowers enterprises of all sizes to control intellectual property and other valuable content as it is shared externally.

InfoBionic, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Lowell, Massachusetts, specializes in remote patient monitoring and cardiac diagnostic services through its cloud-based platform, MoMe™. The MoMe System is designed to enhance the detection of cardiac arrhythmias, allowing healthcare providers to access vital patient data anytime and anywhere. By replicating in-hospital telemetry data, the platform streams continuous electrocardiogram, respiration, and motion data to the cloud for real-time analysis. This innovation aims to improve clinical efficiency and patient care, enabling physicians to monitor and treat cardiac complications effectively.

Covocative has created a web-based Sales Coaching platform that helps companies improve sales performance by getting the most out of their salespeople. Our software approach makes coaching more effective, more convenient, and more accessible than ever before. For the first time, sales managers and sales reps can use software tools to establish clear professional development objectives, develop action plans for improvement, and receive timely coaching tips - all through the convenience of the same connected devices they use every day. Our sales coaching solutions are a perfect fit for "Sales 2.0" enterprises having a large number of young reps who want coaching and development but who aren't getting it today. Our solutions can also connect distributed teams of enterprise sales professionals, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. The Covocative Sales Coaching platform uniquely combines the scalability of a cloud-based platform with the domain expertise of proven sales leaders. Our tools and libraries are fully customizable to align with an enterprise's existing sales process, structure, and strategic needs. Sales performance is people performance. Our software solutions ensure salespeople realize their full selling potential by making professional development convenient, effective, and affordable.

Respiratory Motion, Inc. is a medical device company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development and commercialization of respiratory monitoring devices. Founded in 2011, the company offers the ExSpiron, a point-of-care device designed to non-invasively measure critical respiratory parameters such as minute ventilation, tidal volume, and respiratory rate. With FDA clearance for its continuous monitoring systems, Respiratory Motion provides healthcare professionals with real-time data that enhances patient safety and helps in the early detection of respiratory collapse across various patient populations and clinical settings.

Avaxia Biologics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing oral antibody therapeutics. Founded in 2005, the company aims to address gastrointestinal diseases and other serious conditions through its proprietary antibody platform. Its product pipeline includes treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, radiation syndrome, oral mucositis, and metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity. Avaxia Biologics is also engaged in a strategic collaboration with Courtagen Life Sciences, Inc., enhancing its research and development efforts in creating gut-targeted therapeutics. As a clinical-stage organization, Avaxia Biologics is committed to improving patient outcomes by delivering innovative solutions for complex health challenges.

Respiratory Motion, Inc. is a medical device company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development and commercialization of respiratory monitoring devices. Founded in 2011, the company offers the ExSpiron, a point-of-care device designed to non-invasively measure critical respiratory parameters such as minute ventilation, tidal volume, and respiratory rate. With FDA clearance for its continuous monitoring systems, Respiratory Motion provides healthcare professionals with real-time data that enhances patient safety and helps in the early detection of respiratory collapse across various patient populations and clinical settings.