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3CLogic Inc. develops cloud-based contact center solutions. Its platform enables to manage internal and external communication as well as customer engagements with interactive voice response (IVR) and multi-channel automatic call distribution (ACD) for call routing and a predictive dialer. It offers inbound, outbound, and blended solutions for finance, real estate, insurance, E-Commerce, healthcare, and education sectors. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Rockville, Maryland.

Machfu Inc. develops and maintains applications and infrastructure in industrial Internet of Things enabling data, analytics, and visualization on mobile tablets and computers. It offers MachFU, a smartphone for machines that helps industrial enterprises to communicate and connects industrial assets to legacy systems and cloud-based platforms. The company also provides Mach-IT that allows multiple pieces of equipment or hardware to communicate directly with an information processing system, such as a computer or backend system. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Rockville, Maryland.

RackTop was founded by intelligence community veterans who have been solving the most complex data and security problems for over two decades. Today, RackTop develops innovative software products that are revolutionizing the data storage industry by combining high-performance network attached storage with advanced security to solve the most difficult compliance and cyber security challenges facing the modern enterprise. RackTop’s products are unified under a single platform, offering reduced complexity, improved security, and significant cost savings over traditional solutions.

Huntress is an information technology company that provides threat detection and actionable cybersecurity intelligence. It empowers IT Departments and Managed Service Providers (MSP) to expand their capabilities and confidently address their customers’ most complex cybersecurity challenges. The company was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Maryland, United States.

TrackOFF, Inc. is a cybersecurity and privacy company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The company specializes in software solutions designed to safeguard users' identities and personal data online. Its primary products include TrackOFF Standard and TrackOFF Elite. TrackOFF Standard enables users to detect and halt tracking threats, conduct private searches, and erase browser history. TrackOFF Elite offers enhanced features suitable for use on public Wi-Fi networks, including location masking and virtual private network (VPN) data encryption. As of May 31, 2019, TrackOFF operates as a subsidiary of Avast Plc.

Machfu Inc. develops and maintains applications and infrastructure in industrial Internet of Things enabling data, analytics, and visualization on mobile tablets and computers. It offers MachFU, a smartphone for machines that helps industrial enterprises to communicate and connects industrial assets to legacy systems and cloud-based platforms. The company also provides Mach-IT that allows multiple pieces of equipment or hardware to communicate directly with an information processing system, such as a computer or backend system. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Rockville, Maryland.

Bright Greens, Inc. specializes in producing plant-based, frozen smoothies made from fruits and vegetables. The company offers a variety of flavors, including blueberry, mint green, peach and green, and pineapple. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, Bright Greens markets and sells its products through retail stores. The smoothies are designed to be convenient and require no blending, appealing to health-conscious consumers seeking easy, nutritious options.

Huntress is an information technology company that provides threat detection and actionable cybersecurity intelligence. It empowers IT Departments and Managed Service Providers (MSP) to expand their capabilities and confidently address their customers’ most complex cybersecurity challenges. The company was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Maryland, United States.

Cybrary Inc. is an online platform that specializes in information technology and cybersecurity training, catering to a diverse audience that includes beginners, experienced professionals, and families globally. Founded in 2015 and based in College Park, Maryland, the company offers a wide range of training courses covering areas such as systems and network administration, cybersecurity fundamentals, and advanced topics like ethical hacking and penetration testing. Cybrary provides various resources, including instructional lectures, interactive labs, exam study guides, and case studies. It also offers enterprise training solutions, security awareness programs, and tools for educators to incorporate cybersecurity into their curricula. The platform fosters collaboration with an elite community of instructors and industry experts, enabling companies to contribute courses and recruit talent. Additionally, Cybrary's "Teams" product allows organizations to manage employee training, complete with practical labs and skill assessments, making it a comprehensive resource for both individual learners and enterprises seeking to enhance their workforce's skills.

Based in Annapolis, Maryland, Link Labs is a leading innovator in low­ power, wide-­area network technologies that power the Internet of Things (IoT). The company was founded in 2014 by a group of veteran engineers from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab, who had worked together on a variety of projects for the U.S. Department of Defense, telecommunications industry, and Intelligence Community. We believe that unique solutions built by solving hard technical problems can transform businesses of any scale, and through them the world we live in. We pursue answers to hard technical challenges without bias, innovating ourselves and leveraging the innovations of others. We further embrace the challenge of making these innovations easy to use and cost-effective, creating an ever-expanding set of possible applications and impact. Our flagship product offering, AirFinder makes locating and monitoring anything, anywhere easy, affordable, and impactful. AirFinder breaks the compromise between solution cost and performance. AirFinder achieves this through the seamless integration of breakthrough intelligent RFID and low-power IoT network technologies.

SocialToaster, Inc. offers an enterprise-level fan engagement platform designed to enhance brand messaging through social media. Founded in 2009 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, the company provides a custom web-based application that helps brands identify, recruit, and activate their most passionate supporters. This platform enables users to effectively manage and optimize their social media networks, facilitating connections with fans while promoting authentic engagement. By leveraging the influence of dedicated supporters, SocialToaster allows brands to extend their reach and deliver messages that resonate as genuine endorsements. Participants, or "super fans," are motivated to share content in exchange for exclusive updates and rewards, enhancing their involvement with the brand. The platform also features real-time reporting tools, allowing companies to assess the effectiveness of their social media campaigns and identify key influencers within their networks.

3CLogic Inc. develops cloud-based contact center solutions. Its platform enables to manage internal and external communication as well as customer engagements with interactive voice response (IVR) and multi-channel automatic call distribution (ACD) for call routing and a predictive dialer. It offers inbound, outbound, and blended solutions for finance, real estate, insurance, E-Commerce, healthcare, and education sectors. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Rockville, Maryland.

PathSensors Inc., a bioscience company headquartered in Baltimore Maryland, has developed and commercialized (CANARY) enabling the highly reliable identification of airborne and liquid-based pathogens. PathSensors currently offers three systems that provide more rapid and highly reliable identification of airborne, liquid, and surface-based pathogens. Government organizations and major companies use their systems for monitoring, detection, and identification in biosecurity, food processing, agriculture, and environmental testing. PathSensors has received funding from Blue Venture Investors, Empower Baltimore Management Corporation (EBMC), Chesapeake Emerging Opportunities Club, Virginia Active Angel Ntwork (VAAN) and the Maryland Department of Business and Economic and Development.

PathSensors Inc., a bioscience company headquartered in Baltimore Maryland, has developed and commercialized (CANARY) enabling the highly reliable identification of airborne and liquid-based pathogens. PathSensors currently offers three systems that provide more rapid and highly reliable identification of airborne, liquid, and surface-based pathogens. Government organizations and major companies use their systems for monitoring, detection, and identification in biosecurity, food processing, agriculture, and environmental testing. PathSensors has received funding from Blue Venture Investors, Empower Baltimore Management Corporation (EBMC), Chesapeake Emerging Opportunities Club, Virginia Active Angel Ntwork (VAAN) and the Maryland Department of Business and Economic and Development.

SocialToaster, Inc. offers an enterprise-level fan engagement platform designed to enhance brand messaging through social media. Founded in 2009 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, the company provides a custom web-based application that helps brands identify, recruit, and activate their most passionate supporters. This platform enables users to effectively manage and optimize their social media networks, facilitating connections with fans while promoting authentic engagement. By leveraging the influence of dedicated supporters, SocialToaster allows brands to extend their reach and deliver messages that resonate as genuine endorsements. Participants, or "super fans," are motivated to share content in exchange for exclusive updates and rewards, enhancing their involvement with the brand. The platform also features real-time reporting tools, allowing companies to assess the effectiveness of their social media campaigns and identify key influencers within their networks.

Sensics is a head-mounted panoramic virtual reality display company. The company offers an augmented reality solution that combines high-quality video feeds with computer-generated imagery motion trackers that track user's movements and change the images; and eye trackers that measure the point of gaze, which allows a computer to sense where the user is looking. It describes itself as a leader in professional-grade virtual reality displays, also known as head-mounted displays as well as in open-source virtual reality products. Sensics was established in 1999 and is based in Columbia, Maryland, United States.