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CANbridge Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of healthcare products in China and North Asia, particularly for oncology and rare diseases. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Beijing, with additional offices in Shanghai, Cambridge, Taipei, and Hong Kong, the company partners with Western biopharmaceutical firms to bring clinical-stage pharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostic products to the region. CANbridge specializes in therapies for serious medical conditions that are either unavailable or inadequately addressed in North Asia. Its key product, CAN008, is a glycosylated CD95-Fc fusion protein aimed at treating glioblastoma multiforme, while the company also has a diverse pipeline of biologics and small molecules targeting conditions such as Hunter Syndrome, hemophilia A, and various rare metabolic disorders. Through licensing and exclusive commercialization agreements, CANbridge seeks to enhance healthcare solutions for underserved patient populations in the region.

Allergy Amulet Inc. is a Madison, Wisconsin-based company that specializes in the manufacture and sale of consumer food allergen sensors. Founded in 2016, the company has developed the Allergy Amulet, which is recognized as the world's smallest and fastest sensor for detecting common allergenic ingredients in food. This innovative device caters to a wide audience, including families, individuals, children, and businesses, allowing users to test food for allergens in seconds. Its sleek and portable design enables users to carry it conveniently on a keychain, necklace, or wristband, promoting safety and peace of mind for those affected by food allergies. With food allergies impacting approximately 32 million Americans and hundreds of millions globally, Allergy Amulet aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with food allergies or intolerances.

Duco is an online marketplace that features direct messaging, single point of billing, and project management dashboard. The company focuses on policy, global affairs, international affairs, consulting, SaaS, global, and international. The company was founded in 2016 and headquartered in California, United States.

PlanIT Impact is a cloud-based software-as-a-service platform designed to enhance the building design process by providing architects, designers, engineers, developers, and planners with essential insights into return on investment and total cost of ownership. Utilizing AI-driven technology, the platform delivers cost-benefit analysis that maximizes energy efficiency, stormwater management, and water savings. This accessibility to sustainable design tools empowers professionals in the construction and property management sectors to minimize the environmental impact of their projects while optimizing financial performance. By integrating seamlessly with existing workflows, PlanIT Impact supports users in achieving their sustainability objectives without the fear of incurring unnecessary expenses during the early stages of design.

KrakenFlex is a technology company specializing in real-time distributed energy resource management and distribution network monitoring. It offers a cloud-based energy system management platform designed to aggregate and manage various renewable energy assets. By employing advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence, KrakenFlex enables utilities, traders, generators, and network operators to optimize and monetize extensive portfolios of diversified energy assets. This capability allows clients to seize new opportunities while promoting the adoption of renewable technologies, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and efficient power network.

Valor Performance, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in leadership and performance coaching. Established in 2017, it has developed a comprehensive digital platform designed to enhance the mental game and mindset of professionals, particularly managers and executives. The platform offers tailored programs, performance coaching, and research-based exercises aimed at fostering peak performance. Additionally, Valor Performance provides progress metrics and a community focused on continuous improvement, ensuring a premium coaching experience that remains scalable. The company is dedicated to bridging the professional training gap through its innovative solutions.

Pearachute is a monthly membership service designed to help families engage in meaningful activities with their children. By connecting parents with a variety of kids' classes and activity centers, such as swimming, music, and sports, Pearachute offers flexibility in scheduling and diverse options tailored to family needs. This platform enables parents to easily discover and book classes that align with their routines, fostering exploration and enjoyment for children in a convenient manner.

Trinity Mobile Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in New Haven, Connecticut, specializing in the development of a software-defined networking (SDN) platform tailored for smartphones and other mobile devices. The company's flagship product, TrinitySDN, facilitates the integration of cellular, Wi-Fi, and mesh connections, enabling enhanced data speed and network bandwidth. By utilizing its innovative platform, network operators can manage and monitor diverse network types, optimize traffic, and implement seamless handoffs between different connections. Trinity Mobile Networks also focuses on improving the performance of wireless mesh networks, providing users with affordable connectivity and reducing dependence on costly cellular services. The company’s solutions include real-time diagnostics, secure virtual sub-networks, and enhanced quality of service, all designed to operate efficiently within the constraints of mobile devices. Established in 2014, Trinity Mobile Networks aims to revolutionize the way mobile connectivity is experienced by leveraging advanced networking technologies.

Vantage Robotics, LLC, founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Leandro, California, specializes in the development and manufacturing of camera drones. The company's flagship product, Snap, is a flying camera designed to capture high-quality photos and videos with advanced smart tracking capabilities. Vantage Robotics has distinguished itself in the competitive $7 billion camera drone market by addressing key challenges related to ease of use. Snap has achieved significant pre-sales and received a notable FAA waiver for commercial use near people, positioning it uniquely within the industry. The company has garnered interest from major players, including Apple and Amazon, and has strategic backing from prominent investors in the drone sector. Using innovative gimbal control techniques and precise motors, their drones offer enhanced durability and functionality tailored for commercial and government applications.

Allergy Amulet Inc. is a Madison, Wisconsin-based company that specializes in the manufacture and sale of consumer food allergen sensors. Founded in 2016, the company has developed the Allergy Amulet, which is recognized as the world's smallest and fastest sensor for detecting common allergenic ingredients in food. This innovative device caters to a wide audience, including families, individuals, children, and businesses, allowing users to test food for allergens in seconds. Its sleek and portable design enables users to carry it conveniently on a keychain, necklace, or wristband, promoting safety and peace of mind for those affected by food allergies. With food allergies impacting approximately 32 million Americans and hundreds of millions globally, Allergy Amulet aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with food allergies or intolerances.

Wellinks, Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, specializes in wearable health technology for orthotics and prosthetics. The company develops a smart strap for scoliosis braces, tracking wear duration and tightness, and providing real-time data to patients, parents, and doctors. This information enables better-informed treatment decisions, enhances patient motivation, and facilitates remote patient monitoring between clinical visits.

Ancera, Inc. is a company based in Branford, Connecticut, that specializes in developing and manufacturing pathogen detection equipment designed for the rapid sorting, separation, and concentration of cells from fluid samples. Established in 2011, Ancera focuses on creating practical and cost-effective diagnostics products that enhance the quality of service for end-users. Its flagship PIPER platform enables near real-time detection and quantification of microbial threats throughout the food production process, from farm to consumer. This innovative device performs cell sorting, concentration, and detection of clinically significant samples in under ten minutes, achieving high sensitivity and specificity without the need for sample preparation. Ancera's integrated solutions facilitate label-free sorting, microscopy, enumeration, and recovery of cells directly from complex food sources, helping to monitor and assess microbial data for improved operational and food security outcomes in the food industry.

Pearachute is a monthly membership service designed to help families engage in meaningful activities with their children. By connecting parents with a variety of kids' classes and activity centers, such as swimming, music, and sports, Pearachute offers flexibility in scheduling and diverse options tailored to family needs. This platform enables parents to easily discover and book classes that align with their routines, fostering exploration and enjoyment for children in a convenient manner.

WorkAmerica is a Washington, D.C.-based company that focuses on developing and implementing tailored workforce retraining programs, specifically designed for the skilled trades. The company operates an online recruitment platform that connects employers in sectors such as trucking, hospitality, and manufacturing with trained and credentialed talent. By collaborating with community colleges, vocational schools, and credentialing agencies, WorkAmerica aims to address the evolving demands of the workforce while facilitating the employment of graduates from credentialed training programs. As traditional roles in skilled trades grow more sophisticated, WorkAmerica addresses the recruitment challenges and market opportunities highlighted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The company operates as a subsidiary of Climb.Jobs, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing talent pipelines for employers nationwide.

Thunder is a technology company that focuses on streamlining the advertising process through its Creative Management Platform. This platform enables advertisers to efficiently create, scale, and manage ad creatives across multiple devices and formats, including display, video, and native ads. By reducing creative friction, Thunder allows brands, media companies, and agencies to produce advertisements more rapidly and effectively. The platform features a user-friendly interface that caters to a range of users, from general marketers to advanced designers, providing tools for testing and targeting creatives to specific audiences across various channels. Thunder serves over 100 notable clients, including InterContinental Hotels Group, Time Warner Cable, Charter Communications, and Hearst, enhancing their advertising capabilities and reach.

lettrs is a social messaging app that enables users to share signed, translated, and networked mobile-to-mobile letters. It was launched by Drew Bartkiewicz and Araceli Bartkiewicz in Brooklyn, New York.

Eli Nutrition, Inc. is a company specializing in the development of antacid products. Founded in 2013 and based in New Haven, Connecticut, the company offers Tummyzen, a zinc-based over-the-counter antacid pill designed to provide relief from heartburn.

Ufora, Inc. is a data science platform that specializes in data analytics, quantitative modeling, and numerical computing applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a cutting-edge environment for data scientists to address complex problems in statistics, machine learning, and predictive analytics. Ufora's platform is designed to operate at modern scales, enabling users to seamlessly access substantial computational resources across multiple machines. It empowers data scientists to explore, discover, and deploy datasets while allowing them to work in familiar programming environments without the need for specialized parallel programming frameworks. Through its adaptable and automatic management of computations, Ufora enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of data analysis and modeling efforts.