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Helium Health focuses on transforming healthcare in Africa by providing a comprehensive suite of software tools for hospitals and clinics. The company develops an electronic health record platform that simplifies patient record management and hospital operations. Its services include digitizing medical records, managing appointments and prescriptions, and facilitating medical billing through a user-friendly interface accessible from any device. Additionally, Helium Health offers customizable forms, trend monitoring, alert triggers, and report generation, enabling healthcare providers to enhance their practice efficiency and improve patient care. By leveraging technology, Helium Health aims to establish the largest healthcare data exchange in Africa, contributing to a modern and affordable healthcare system.

Kenzie Academy, Inc. operates as a software engineering apprenticeship school dedicated to addressing the shortage of tech talent in the United States. Founded in 2017 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the academy offers a range of educational programs, including coding bootcamps and online courses, designed to provide students with essential training, mentorship, and hands-on experience. Programs vary in length from six months to two years, culminating in a paid apprenticeship opportunity. Kenzie Academy emphasizes job placement as a primary goal, assisting graduates in securing positions either within its consulting arm or at various technology firms. The academy's leadership and instructors are experienced professionals committed to supporting students throughout their educational journey.

EBY, LLC is a New York-based company that specializes in women's underwear and lingerie, offering a range of products in various shapes and sizes through an online retail platform. Founded in 2017, EBY operates on a membership model that includes a subscription service for regular delivery of its intimate apparel. The company distinguishes itself by promoting underwear as a tool for empowerment, committing 10% of its net sales to the Seven Bar Foundation to support women in overcoming poverty through microfinance loans. These loans, which can range from $80 to $7,000, enable women to start or expand their businesses, fostering self-sufficiency and breaking the cycle of poverty. EBY's innovative approach not only enhances the shopping experience with patented technology that prevents sliding and riding but also aims to create lasting social impact through its commitment to empowering women.

Bridge International Academies is an operator of scholastic academy services used to provide education to underprivileged children. Its services provide lessons based on national curricula, develop in-depth teacher training and programs, and use cutting-edge wireless technology that enables underprivileged children to get the right education, free of cost, for a brighter future.

Werk is the first and only people analytics software that helps companies improve their flexibility performance through data. Through a proprietary assessment methodology and analytics dashboard, Werk delivers the insights companies need to understand current flexibility baseline and gaps, the highest ROI flex investments to close those gaps, and the impact of flexibility on their most important business metrics. Learn more at Werk.co

Werk is the first and only people analytics software that helps companies improve their flexibility performance through data. Through a proprietary assessment methodology and analytics dashboard, Werk delivers the insights companies need to understand current flexibility baseline and gaps, the highest ROI flex investments to close those gaps, and the impact of flexibility on their most important business metrics. Learn more at Werk.co

Clark is business software for your tutoring business. Clark works with individual tutors to large scale tutoring agencies, providing services that allow educators to tutor more and spend less time on administration. Their mission to to scale the rapidly growing mom-and-pop tutoring businesses industry in the U.S., putting more revenue in educators’ pockets and more educational hours into the market.

Cue helps users track their health at the molecular level, revealing the interplay of activity, food, and sleep. Consumers can track five key health and lifestyle indicators: inflammation, vitamin D, fertility, influenza, and testosterone in just minutes, at home. The Cue sends the data via Bluetooth 4.0 to the user's smartphone, where the free Cue app reveals the interplay of activity, food, and sleep shaping the user at a molecular level.

Backed by capital from Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and QED, OpenInvest was founded in 2015 with a core focus on helping advisors unlock the true impact of their clients’ investments. On June 29, 2021, J.P. Morgan announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OpenInvest. OpenInvest will retain its own brand and be integrated into J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank and Wealth Management client offerings

Nowsta is an all-in-one software for hourly and event-based workforces, providing scheduling, time tracking, and fintech solutions. It helps employers become better managers by giving them the tools they need to seamlessly manage their hourly workforce. The company is building a platform that leverages advancements in machine learning and payments technology to reimagine the way companies communicate with, and pay their hourly wage employees. Nowsta was established in 2015 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Nowsta

Clark is business software for your tutoring business. Clark works with individual tutors to large scale tutoring agencies, providing services that allow educators to tutor more and spend less time on administration. Their mission to to scale the rapidly growing mom-and-pop tutoring businesses industry in the U.S., putting more revenue in educators’ pockets and more educational hours into the market.

Lyft is a transportation company that operates a mobile application designed to connect drivers with passengers seeking rides. Founded in 2013, it has become the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the United States and Canada. The Lyft app allows users to request various types of rides, including private, shared, and luxury options, while also facilitating payment. In addition to ride-sharing, Lyft has expanded its services to include bike and scooter-sharing, promoting multimodal transportation solutions. The company primarily focuses on serving college, university, and corporate communities, and it enables riders to schedule rides up to seven days in advance.

Sweetgreen is an American fast-casual restaurant chain that serves simple, seasonal, healthy salads, and grain bowls made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning. Founded in 2007, the company is based in Washington, District of Columbia.

Andela is a company that specializes in recruiting and managing software developers, primarily from emerging markets, and providing them with the necessary training and mentorship to succeed in the global tech landscape. Founded in 2014 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, Andela operates a significant marketplace for skilled digital talent, leveraging an AI-powered platform known as Andela Talent Cloud. This platform enhances the efficiency of matching companies with qualified developers, allowing clients to hire talent quickly and cost-effectively. Andela supports companies in various aspects of hiring, including compliance and payroll, while offering a diverse talent pool skilled in advanced technologies such as application development, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. With a presence in over 135 countries, Andela connects businesses with vetted remote engineers, helping them scale their teams and meet project demands effectively. Notable clients include GitHub, Mastercard Foundry, and Mindshare.

Paladin creates an easy way for lawyers to find cases they’re passionate about and to capture impact data for the benefit of all. It helps legal teams sign up for pro bono opportunities, enables coordinators to track the lawyers’ work, and which captures some of the stories and impact that the lawyers are making through their efforts. Paladin was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, USA.

Sustain LLC specializes in manufacturing natural sexual wellness products focused on women's reproductive and sexual health. Established in 2013 and based in New York, the company offers a range of items including condoms, tampons, pads, lubricants, period cups, period underwear, liners, and wipes. Sustain distinguishes itself by using organic and fair trade materials in its products, aiming to provide healthier and vagina-friendly alternatives to traditional offerings. In addition to its product line, Sustain fosters an environment where women can discuss topics related to sex and periods openly and without stigma. In 2019, Sustain LLC became a subsidiary of Grove Collaborative, Inc., further expanding its reach in the wellness market. The company sells its products online, emphasizing both personal health and environmental sustainability.

Shared-X is an impact investment company based in Santiago de Surco, Peru, focused on sustainable agriculture in Latin America. Founded in 2015, it cultivates high-value crops such as pineapples, bananas, coffee, and cacao on its own farms while collaborating with local smallholder farmers. By sharing advanced farming techniques and access to global markets, Shared-X helps improve the yields and sales prices for these farmers, thereby contributing to their economic stability. The company's approach not only enhances productivity but also promotes sustainable and regenerative cultivation practices, ultimately aiming to lift thousands of farmers out of poverty and create a positive impact on the agricultural ecosystem.

Charity Miles, Inc., established in 2011 and based in New York, has developed a mobile application that transforms physical activity into charitable donations. The app allows users to select a charity to support while they engage in various forms of exercise, such as walking, running, or biking. By utilizing the phone's GPS, Charity Miles tracks the user's movement and converts the distance traveled into monetary contributions for the chosen charity. This innovative approach not only promotes personal health and fitness but also fosters a sense of community among users who are socially conscious and motivated to contribute to worthy causes through their everyday activities.

Lyft is a transportation company that operates a mobile application designed to connect drivers with passengers seeking rides. Founded in 2013, it has become the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the United States and Canada. The Lyft app allows users to request various types of rides, including private, shared, and luxury options, while also facilitating payment. In addition to ride-sharing, Lyft has expanded its services to include bike and scooter-sharing, promoting multimodal transportation solutions. The company primarily focuses on serving college, university, and corporate communities, and it enables riders to schedule rides up to seven days in advance.