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Babylon Micro-Farms Inc. is a company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, founded in 2017, that specializes in indoor farming solutions for leafy greens, herbs, microgreens, and edible flowers. The company provides a smart, scalable indoor farm system designed to meet the unique needs of its clients. By leveraging remote management technology, Babylon is creating a comprehensive indoor farming platform aimed at establishing a distributed network of micro-farms across North America. The founders, Alexander Olesen and Graham Smith, initially developed a low-cost micro-farm while studying at the University of Virginia, with the goal of providing nutritious produce to food-insecure populations. Their vision focuses on making sustainable hydroponic farming accessible and efficient, automating the complexities of indoor agriculture to benefit a broader audience.

Regulr is a platform delivering hyper-personalized in-store experiences by leveraging customer data at the door in real-time. We're creating a 'Bring Your Own Data' model for consumers, so they can give retailers access to their preferences and digital data, on-demand, at locations of their choice. Our business service provides brick-and-mortar retail with actionable information in real-time on any Point-Of-Sale system or internet-connected device the moment a Regulr customer enters a store's doors. We deliver this real-time customer insight in the form of an automated push notification, displaying relevant information about an individual customer so any staff member or sales team can warmly greet them by name, with a smile, and tailor the experience to the customer's liking. We are striving to go a step further in privacy by enabling consumers to manage access to their data and opt-in to these types of experiences; creating a dynamic not possible before at a time where consumers are losing trust in the platforms and technologies they use daily. At the same time though, consumers are demanding more personalized experiences than ever before and are placing an even higher value on experiences in the real world which is why Regulr is well suited to deliver true omnichannel experiences for those that want it. Regulr plans to be the authentic and transparent channel for businesses and consumers to engage with each other on-demand.

Linebird is a technology company founded in 2018 and based in Richmond, VA, that develops automation solutions for utility companies. The firm specializes in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) designed to enhance the inspection and maintenance of power transmission infrastructure. By utilizing a patent-pending process, Linebird's unmanned systems can safely bring modified linemen's tools into contact with live transmission lines. This innovative approach aims to improve safety and reduce costs in utility operations, allowing clients to reinvest savings into grid enhancements. Ultimately, Linebird's technology contributes to more reliable electricity delivery and infrastructure improvements for utility providers.

Canopie offers a digital platform that addresses symptoms of maternal depression and anxiety. It aims to prevent and address maternal mental health disorders through customized, audio-based programs and automated coaching using clinically validated, recommended therapeutic techniques. Canopie works with cities, payers, health systems, and providers to deliver effective, low-cost care to moms that works for them and can be easily scaled - tackling the key treatment barriers of cost, scheduling, time, and stigma.

Lynk is a mobile connectivity company that allows to partner with mobile network operators to connect existing mobile phone customers to each other, anywhere on the planet. It aims to provide broadband connectivity directly to ordinary mobile phones. Lynk was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia.

OxiWear ear-wearable devices for continuous oxygen monitoring and emergency alerting to detect and prevent silent-hypoxia caused by pulmonary hypertension, high altitude & high cardio activities, and COVID-19. Oxiwear's patented, a novel ear-worn pulse oximeter is intended for use in clinical and consumer settings.

FarmRaiser, Inc. operates a fundraising platform that connects schools, religious organizations, and civic groups with farmers and artisanal food companies to promote healthy product sales for fundraising efforts. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, the company serves a diverse range of organizations across 47 states. FarmRaiser enables these groups to create custom e-commerce and crowdfunding sites, allowing them to select products from local suppliers and streamline their fundraising processes. By providing a full stack software solution and an integrated mobile app, FarmRaiser automates the fundraising cycle and addresses a significant segment of the $20 billion product fundraising market.

A B2B company offering their SaaS estate and legacy planning & optimization platform to financial institutions who may brand it and offer it in turn to their customers and employees.

BCMstrategy Inc. specializes in automated predictive analytics software that quantifies and analyzes geopolitical and public policy risks. Utilizing natural language processing, the company's platforms transform public policy language into structured data, providing users with objective and transparent insights. BCMstrategy offers a range of tools, including API development and Slack integration, along with analytical reports that deliver daily global momentum measurements and time-series data on public policy reactions. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, the company serves a diverse clientele, including risk managers, advocates, investors, journalists, and corporate strategy executives, enabling them to make informed decisions based on factual and publicly available information.

Fenris Digital develops a cloud-based platform tailored for property and casualty insurers, focusing on enhancing customer acquisition and optimizing workflows throughout the insurance lifecycle. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia, the company offers a suite of digital solutions, including an AI-based analytics engine and scoring that improve underwriting efficiency. Its TouchQuote platform serves as a white-labeled, mobile-first quoting solution, allowing clients to create personalized customer experiences. Fenris provides APIs that enable agencies, carriers, and financial services to integrate valuable insights and data into their operations, enhancing conversion rates and customer engagement. The platform covers a vast demographic, offering quality data enrichment for over 240 million consumers and 30 million businesses, and employs machine learning to refine predictive scores continuously. This approach not only streamlines the underwriting process but also maximizes marketing effectiveness by significantly improving completion and conversion rates.

Linebird is a technology company founded in 2018 and based in Richmond, VA, that develops automation solutions for utility companies. The firm specializes in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) designed to enhance the inspection and maintenance of power transmission infrastructure. By utilizing a patent-pending process, Linebird's unmanned systems can safely bring modified linemen's tools into contact with live transmission lines. This innovative approach aims to improve safety and reduce costs in utility operations, allowing clients to reinvest savings into grid enhancements. Ultimately, Linebird's technology contributes to more reliable electricity delivery and infrastructure improvements for utility providers.

RoundlyX is a digital asset wealth management platform that allows users to manage their portfolios through a single dashboard. The platform connects to various digital asset exchanges and offers features such as "Roundup Investing," which enables users to invest their spare change into Bitcoin. Additionally, RoundlyX provides curated content and aggregated services to help users make informed investment decisions. This comprehensive toolset simplifies the management of digital assets, catering to both novice and experienced investors.

Slate Bio is an immunotherapeutics development company that develops therapies that restore the body's natural immunological response in different diseases using bifunctional IL233 cytokine, thereby providing users with an independent synergistic pathway that has greater tissue selectivity and improved pharmacodynamics.

CySecure is developing solutions to eliminate passwords entirely – for users and at company servers, thus making it impossible for hackers to steal users’ personal data. The solution is extremely secure, using Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and digital identity verified cryptographically. It is changing the paradigm to zero trust – always verify, never trust.

Agrology is a developer of prediction agriculture technology that helps guide crop growers to apply the right amount of water, fertilizer, pesticides/fungicides, and bio-stimulants for the right area of their farms at the right time.

Fenris Digital develops a cloud-based platform tailored for property and casualty insurers, focusing on enhancing customer acquisition and optimizing workflows throughout the insurance lifecycle. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia, the company offers a suite of digital solutions, including an AI-based analytics engine and scoring that improve underwriting efficiency. Its TouchQuote platform serves as a white-labeled, mobile-first quoting solution, allowing clients to create personalized customer experiences. Fenris provides APIs that enable agencies, carriers, and financial services to integrate valuable insights and data into their operations, enhancing conversion rates and customer engagement. The platform covers a vast demographic, offering quality data enrichment for over 240 million consumers and 30 million businesses, and employs machine learning to refine predictive scores continuously. This approach not only streamlines the underwriting process but also maximizes marketing effectiveness by significantly improving completion and conversion rates.

RoundlyX is a digital asset wealth management platform that allows users to manage their portfolios through a single dashboard. The platform connects to various digital asset exchanges and offers features such as "Roundup Investing," which enables users to invest their spare change into Bitcoin. Additionally, RoundlyX provides curated content and aggregated services to help users make informed investment decisions. This comprehensive toolset simplifies the management of digital assets, catering to both novice and experienced investors.

Panaceutics Inc. engages in formulation, manufacturing, and distribution of medicines. The company offers technology to transform multiple pills into a single packet of easy-to-swallow fruit puree for macro nutrient needs. It serves to healthcare systems, integrated delivery partners, pharmaceutical companies, and nutritional product manufacturers. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

Curbside Kitchen, LLC is a platform that connects owners of commercial office and multi-family residential buildings with food truck vendors, enhancing the amenity options available to tenants. Founded in 2016 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company offers tools for scheduling food trucks, sharing menus with tenants, processing orders, and marketing customized food programs. Additionally, it incorporates feedback mechanisms to assess the performance of food trucks at various properties, ensuring a tailored dining experience. Curbside Kitchen aims to provide a full breakfast, lunch, or dinner service, making it easier for building owners to offer diverse culinary options to their residents and employees.

MetiStream offers solutions and expertise in implementing highly scalable real-time analytic and streaming solutions using innovative open source technologies. They help customers shorten the Time-to-Value issues seen in legacy and batch environments. Their customers look to us to help them kick start their big data journey; conquer the real-time data integration and ingestion challenges; and, most importantly, gain deeper insight into their business.

HyperQube is a “cyber range as a service” offering that enables enterprises to quickly and easily build an exact copy of any IT infrastructure. Their virtualized test environments can be built in minutes and just as easily modified, re-used and shared. With the ability to look to the future and explore infrastructures in a risk-free environment, engineers will save hours on labor, security officers will feel assured and executives will conserve thousands of dollars.

Babylon Micro-Farms Inc. is a company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, founded in 2017, that specializes in indoor farming solutions for leafy greens, herbs, microgreens, and edible flowers. The company provides a smart, scalable indoor farm system designed to meet the unique needs of its clients. By leveraging remote management technology, Babylon is creating a comprehensive indoor farming platform aimed at establishing a distributed network of micro-farms across North America. The founders, Alexander Olesen and Graham Smith, initially developed a low-cost micro-farm while studying at the University of Virginia, with the goal of providing nutritious produce to food-insecure populations. Their vision focuses on making sustainable hydroponic farming accessible and efficient, automating the complexities of indoor agriculture to benefit a broader audience.

Student Opportunity Center, Inc. operates a web-based platform designed to facilitate connections between universities and their students. The platform offers various products, including S.O.C. Connect, which links honors and undergraduate research offices with students; S.O.C. Enterprise, which connects students to experiential learning opportunities within their institution's network; and ScholarBridge, a resource that aids universities in connecting students with faculty involved in undergraduate research. Established in 2013 and based in Alexandria, Virginia, the company aims to centralize and manage experiential learning opportunities, ultimately preparing students for their careers and life after graduation.

KinergyCare, LLC, a technology-enabled health care services company, provides community-based care coaching and coordination services to care providers. The company facilitates care through a combination of health workers, as well as MyKinergy platform that helps guide and manage the process. It delivers chronic care management services for health systems and physician practices. The company is based in McLean, Virginia.

Buddy Technology, Inc. provides insurance brokerage services. It offers health and accidental insurance plans to customers who are involved in risky outdoor activities. The company also operates an online platform to provide the insurance plans and interact with customers. Buddy Technology, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Richmond, Virginia.

HyperQube is a “cyber range as a service” offering that enables enterprises to quickly and easily build an exact copy of any IT infrastructure. Their virtualized test environments can be built in minutes and just as easily modified, re-used and shared. With the ability to look to the future and explore infrastructures in a risk-free environment, engineers will save hours on labor, security officers will feel assured and executives will conserve thousands of dollars.

Tympanogen, Inc. is a medical device company based in Richmond, Virginia, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing innovative solutions for ear, nose, and throat care, focusing on enhancing treatment outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. The company's flagship product, Perf-Fix, is a gel patch designed for nonsurgical repair of eardrum perforations, offering an alternative to traditional tympanoplasty procedures. By utilizing advanced materials and technology, Tympanogen aims to streamline the treatment process for otolaryngologists and their patients, simplifying surgical methods and improving overall healthcare efficiency.

ARTGlass-US is an information technology company that specializes in the fields of cultural heritage informatics, augmented reality, technology, and smartglasses. The company aims to develop wearable AR that is geared to its particular needs. ARTGlass-US was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Virginia, United States.

Embody, Inc. is a regenerative medicine company based in Norfolk, Virginia, established in 2014. The company specializes in the development and commercialization of implantable medical devices aimed at soft tissue restoration and regeneration. Embody focuses on creating innovative biomaterials for challenging orthopedic procedures, particularly in tendon and ligament repair, catering to the needs of warfighters, athletes, and the general public. Their product offerings include collagen-based microfiber implants designed for critical applications such as Achilles and rotator cuff repairs. Utilizing advanced technologies like microfluidic biofabrication and electrospinning, Embody aims to replicate the biological and biomechanical properties of native tissue, thereby enhancing the healing process and restoring pre-injury performance for patients suffering from sports-related injuries.

Student Opportunity Center, Inc. operates a web-based platform designed to facilitate connections between universities and their students. The platform offers various products, including S.O.C. Connect, which links honors and undergraduate research offices with students; S.O.C. Enterprise, which connects students to experiential learning opportunities within their institution's network; and ScholarBridge, a resource that aids universities in connecting students with faculty involved in undergraduate research. Established in 2013 and based in Alexandria, Virginia, the company aims to centralize and manage experiential learning opportunities, ultimately preparing students for their careers and life after graduation.

FarmRaiser, Inc. operates a fundraising platform that connects schools, religious organizations, and civic groups with farmers and artisanal food companies to promote healthy product sales for fundraising efforts. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, the company serves a diverse range of organizations across 47 states. FarmRaiser enables these groups to create custom e-commerce and crowdfunding sites, allowing them to select products from local suppliers and streamline their fundraising processes. By providing a full stack software solution and an integrated mobile app, FarmRaiser automates the fundraising cycle and addresses a significant segment of the $20 billion product fundraising market.

Advanced Aircraft Company operates as an aeronautical engineering and aircraft manufacturing company. The company manufactures vertical takeoff landing (VTOL), unmanned aerial systems (UAS), targeting commercial, and military markets. The company's products include Hercules, greased lightning paradigm shift, and greased lightning transition. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Hampton, Virginia.

PFP is an agile (cloud-based or on-premise) platform that uses dynamic power behavior analysis to detect dangerous implant-based attacks in hardware, firmware, and configuration. PFP constantly monitors the power behavior of devices/IoT in data centers, critical infrastructure, and more; then, data is sent to the cloud where PFP detects malicious actors; dashboards display continuous monitoring and/or are alerted. Remediation occurs with or without human interaction. PFP then has continuous monitoring 24/7 which authenticates, detects, and remediates.

4stay is an online marketplace connecting students with property managers near your campus. They currently have dozens of open rooms looking for students. Their rooms are affordable, their process is easy to use and their platform allows students to know exactly what each room looks like and what amenities they have so that nothing is a surprise!

Contraline, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, focused on developing innovative male birth control solutions. The company has created Echo-V, an ultrasound-visible polymer solution that is injected into the vas deferens, forming a semi-permeable hydrogel device that blocks sperm while allowing bodily fluids to pass through. This product is part of a non-surgical procedure known as Vasintomy. Contraline's first product, Adam, utilizes a proprietary injectable hydrogel platform and is designed for a minimally invasive outpatient procedure. Adam is non-hormonal, intended to provide effective contraception for several years, and can be easily reversed. Established in 2015, Contraline aims to advance reproductive health through its unique approaches to male contraception.

INF Care is a developer of an innovative healthcare platform designed to transform the 55+ healthcare market. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to enhance workflows and analytics, facilitating proactive care for low-income seniors. By connecting the physical and digital realms, it enables care organizations to deliver value-based services to older adults in their homes. The solution includes a data-gathering engine that assesses the low-tech literacy of users, identifies areas of concern, and tracks important metrics to keep clients engaged in their care plans. This approach not only connects individuals with appropriate care at the right time but also reduces costs by utilizing data-driven decision-making. INF Care's technology aims to bridge gaps in the healthcare system, ensuring that older adults receive timely and effective support.

DivvyCloud Corporation specializes in software solutions that enable enterprise customers to automate security, compliance, and governance in cloud and container environments. Founded in 2012 and based in Arlington, Virginia, the company focuses on protecting organizations from misconfigurations, policy violations, threats, and identity and access management risks. DivvyCloud's automated, real-time remediation capabilities help clients maintain continuous security and compliance, allowing them to fully leverage the advantages of cloud technology. The company's diverse clientele spans various sectors, including media and entertainment, financial services, public services, digital industries, health and life sciences, managed service providers, software and internet companies, as well as retail and consumer goods. In 2020, DivvyCloud became a subsidiary of Rapid7 LLC.

PockitShip, Inc. develops an online application that provides on-demand pickup and delivery services for heavy goods. It offers transportation services for furniture, appliances, sporting goods, heavy equipment, electronics, and other products. The company also allows clients to track their shipment. PockitShip, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Falls Church, Virginia.

TypeZero is leveraging more than 10 years of clinical trials, research, and innovation to develop the inControl Diabetes Management Platform to improve and simplify the lives of people with diabetes.

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Riff Digital changes the way its users’ promote music. It helps its users post promotional clips of songs in social media. Individuals can choose the part of the song that they want people to hear. Then they can choose pre-made visualizers from its library. Individuals can incorporate their own album arts. Afterwards individuals can share them through social media applications. Riff Digital is a U.S.-based company that was founded in 2014 by Drew Meeks.

e-Kare Inc. is a spin-off enterprise from the Children's National Health System, a premier pediatric health provider in Washington, DC. Founded by pediatric surgeons and engineers who brought novel technologies outside of the research lab to execute a vision, e-Kare is dedicated to improving lives through innovation.

ThreatQuotient is a threat intelligence platform (TIP) that centrally manages and correlates unlimited external sources with all internal security and analytics solutions for contextual, operationalized intelligence in a single pane of glass. ThreatQ is also the first TIP to provide Indicator Nurturing, which goes beyond enrichment to help customers tailor indicators of compromise (IOCs) more specifically to their infrastructure. Headquartered in Northern Virginia, ThreatQuotient was founded in 2013 by two former security operations analysts to provide organizations the ability to correlate with confidence.

Senseware, Inc. develops a facility monitoring and controls platform for the commercial and industrial building market. Its platform wirelessly monitors performance across various mechanical, electrical, environmental, and plumbing systems to help building managers and energy consultants run their facilities more cost-effectively. The company’s platform includes hardware and software that enable a range of applications from energy management, equipment-level asset management, HVAC control solutions, gas and water management, auditing, critical facilities management, facility maintenance and optimization, and workspace optimization. Senseware, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Fairfax, Virginia.

BiJoTi offers Security Performance Monitoring. BiJoTi provides next generation security event correlation, vulnerability detection and case management. This makes compliance and security an informed, continuous process. BiJoTi's Security Performance Monitoring automates making healthy and effective cybersecurity decisions.

Urgent.ly’s Roadside is a digital roadside assistance platform that features a roadside assistance industry to the benefit of global brands, roadside assistance professionals, and consumers. Its solution delivers the quickest, safest, and most innovative roadside assistance service, products and technology by combining location-based services, real-time data, AI, and machine-to-machine communication.

BioTherapeutics Inc. (BTI) is a pre-clinical stage company developing novel small-molecule drugs to treat inflammation associated with autoimmune related disorders and type 2 diabetes (T2D)

Blue Triangle provides digital teams with a connected view of their marketing, web performance, and third-party tag analytics while constantly monitoring website code for security vulnerabilities. With Blue Triangle, teams can track the experience of every web and mobile app visitor in real time and identify specific web performance, third-party tag, and purchase path issues measurably impacting revenue. This data empowers teams to improve and secure their digital experiences along the most critical areas of the customer journey. Blue Triangle is trusted by Fortune 500 companies including The Home Depot, Marriott, and Carnival Cruise Line, and was named a Gartner "Cool Vendor"​ in 2017. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

nvite is an innovative platform focused on enhancing the experience of planning, attending, and engaging in social events. It offers an interactive online event ticketing and registration system that simplifies the organization of events for both organizers and attendees. By combining user-friendly tools with socially intuitive features, nvite aims to increase engagement before, during, and after events. This approach not only benefits event organizers by streamlining the management process but also enriches attendees' experiences, fostering a more dynamic and interactive event atmosphere.

PhosImmune is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapeutic cancer vaccines. PhosImmune controls a library of unique, aberrantly phosphorylated tumor antigens (PTAs) that are directly implicated in metastasis, meeting a pressing need for high quality tumor antigens for use in new and more effective cancer vaccines.

CargoSense provides data driven logistics to the healthcare industry utilizing a disruptive business model. The company provides a solution that serves as the "black box" for logistics shipments for highly sensitive goods such as pharmaceuticals, food and machinery. The company combines a data and analytics SaaS (Software as a Service), iOS-based Apps and the latest Bluetooth sensors delivered as a managed service to its customers. The company uses data and analytics to give insight into everything customer's shipments experience. This goes beyond temperature monitoring and excursions to total visibility of how transportation providers are treating goods. Customers gain compliance with government regulation, lower shipping costs and a reduction in product loss.

Senseware, Inc. develops a facility monitoring and controls platform for the commercial and industrial building market. Its platform wirelessly monitors performance across various mechanical, electrical, environmental, and plumbing systems to help building managers and energy consultants run their facilities more cost-effectively. The company’s platform includes hardware and software that enable a range of applications from energy management, equipment-level asset management, HVAC control solutions, gas and water management, auditing, critical facilities management, facility maintenance and optimization, and workspace optimization. Senseware, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Fairfax, Virginia.

Triblio, Inc. develops account-based marketing (ABM) software aimed at enhancing content marketing strategies. Founded in 2013 and based in Reston, Virginia, the company offers a suite of tools for orchestrating marketing efforts, managing audiences, and analyzing account interactions. Its software facilitates the customization of messaging and content for different account segments, allowing marketers to align marketing and sales initiatives effectively. Triblio's solutions help identify purchase intent, enhance engagement with potential customers, and streamline workflows for content sharing across various channels. The company became a subsidiary of IDG Communications, Inc. in 2020, further expanding its capabilities in the marketing technology space.

Urgent.ly’s Roadside is a digital roadside assistance platform that features a roadside assistance industry to the benefit of global brands, roadside assistance professionals, and consumers. Its solution delivers the quickest, safest, and most innovative roadside assistance service, products and technology by combining location-based services, real-time data, AI, and machine-to-machine communication.

Maternity Neighborhood, Inc. is a mission-driven company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, that specializes in developing digital tools aimed at enhancing relationship-based maternity care. Founded in 2010, the company offers a versatile portfolio of electronic health record (EHR) solutions designed to facilitate shared decision-making between women and their healthcare providers. These tools are customizable to accommodate the specific needs of providers, patients, and care navigators, ultimately aiming to improve outcomes in maternity care by transforming the healthcare delivery experience for both providers and patients.

Fitnet delivers a personal fitness experience to mobile combining biometric sensors, fitness coaching, and online workout buddies. Its unique technological approach converts a mobile webcam into a biometric sensor capable of scoring an individual while they work out with a human trainer. The Fitnet application is used in over 190 countries and its clients have collectively burned over 10 million calories since the launch on January 1, 2014.

Neoantigenics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of therapeutic and diagnostic products for oncology. The company specializes in neoantigens, which are unique proteins expressed in various urogenital tract cancers, including ovarian, uterine, bladder, and renal cancers, as well as certain solid tumors like aggressive pancreatic cancer and head-and-neck cancers. Founded in 2012, Neoantigenics is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia. The company's innovations aim to enhance the detection and treatment of these cancers, contributing to advancements in personalized medicine.

RioGin is an early stage biotechnology company, based in Charlottesville VA, born from a collaboration between Geysen Enterprises and SRI International. RioGin is dedicated to improving the pharmacokinetic properties of peptide drugs without negatively impacting their pharmacodynamic properties. Using their proprietary platform technology, RioGin is advancing patient quality of life through convenient dosing and reduced side effects resulting in better compliance. For their pharma partners RioGin extends patent life, protecting and expanding existing franchises and enables more efficacious drug therapies. They believe with RioGin's platform technology peptide drugs will be able to fully reach their potential and gain their true place in the everyday therapeutic arsenal.

Encore Alert is a social media analytics platform designed to assist marketers by providing timely alerts and actionable recommendations based on social data opportunities. The tool enables digital marketers to respond effectively to relevant social media activities, enhancing their engagement strategies. It is utilized daily by mid-market brands, including NASA, WeddingWire, Georgetown University, and the Consumer Electronics Association. Encore Alert focuses on helping enterprise brands and advertisers collect, curate, and amplify customer-generated marketing content. The company is currently in the process of raising a seed round of funding from notable investors in the tech and marketing sectors.

DivvyCloud Corporation specializes in software solutions that enable enterprise customers to automate security, compliance, and governance in cloud and container environments. Founded in 2012 and based in Arlington, Virginia, the company focuses on protecting organizations from misconfigurations, policy violations, threats, and identity and access management risks. DivvyCloud's automated, real-time remediation capabilities help clients maintain continuous security and compliance, allowing them to fully leverage the advantages of cloud technology. The company's diverse clientele spans various sectors, including media and entertainment, financial services, public services, digital industries, health and life sciences, managed service providers, software and internet companies, as well as retail and consumer goods. In 2020, DivvyCloud became a subsidiary of Rapid7 LLC.

loop88 is the influence of advertising and data platform. Looking at influence through the lens of the social, audience, and contextual data, loop88 is currently the leading marketing platform for Pinterest. loop88 works with brands by pairing them with targeted influencers and reaching over 90% of Pinterest users. Brands like P&G, The Home Depot, Ghirardelli, Verizon, and more work with them to create and execute custom content campaigns to accomplish their marketing goals.

PerformYard enables organizations to focus on getting the best out of their most important asset - people. We want employees to be engaged and valued by providing tools for employees, managers and executives to interact. We believe that when individuals achieve their goals the organization will outperform. PerformYard transforms employee engagement and corporate performance by offering an intuitive and lightweight means to enable performance visibility. We measure success through social feedback, status reporting, goal tracking and perfomance reviews.

PierceMatrix (formerly PierceGTI) is a security product company that reduces your risk chain exposure. It shares information on known threats, learns about new threats and provides reports, dashboards and targeted recommendations to help you secure your network. Pierce uses artificial intelligence developed for the US military and a unique distributed architecture to optimize your security processes so you spend less time researching security problems and more time fixing security problems! Pierce uses the information gathered from thousands of client networks and industry data sources to detect botnets, attackers, compromised machines, and corporate IP reputation. The Pierce dashboard and reports provide you with up-to-the minute security intelligence on your risk chain.

ADR Software, LLC specializes in automated workforce monitoring and daily reporting services tailored for the construction industry, as well as for commercial, government, and non-profit economic development sectors. Its primary offering, Workforce Monitor, is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to facilitate real-time workforce decision-making. This service aids in generating accurate project workforce documentation, fulfilling contractual security requirements, enhancing safety awareness, and mitigating financial risks for general contractors, project managers, owners, and subcontractors. Founded in 2009, ADR Software is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with an additional office located in San Antonio, Texas.

Territory Foods is a chef-prepared meal delivery service that creates nutritionist-approved menus tailored to support various dietary preferences and regional market tastes. Its fresh, healthy, ready-to-eat meals are designed by in-house culinary professionals and nutrition experts, prepared by a dedicated team of chefs, and powered by a proprietary algorithm that informs personalized menu variety at scale. Its boredom-proof rotating menus feature a wide variety of freshly-made artisan meals per week that are responsibly sourced, always free of refined sugars, and made without ingredients that contain gluten and dairy. Menus can be customized to meet dietary templates such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, and Keto, taking the guesswork out of navigating and committing to healthy eating. Territory Foods launched in 2011 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

SL8Z is a recruiting marketplace where recruiters compete to present the most qualified candidates to employers via a curated crowdsourced platform. The company provides an online recruiting service where employers seamlessly engage a global community of handpicked, independent recruiters to source, present and place qualified candidates for professional and executive level positions. SL8Z provides qualified, experienced recruiters a new way to place more of the candidates they already recruit.

Fitnet delivers a personal fitness experience to mobile combining biometric sensors, fitness coaching, and online workout buddies. Its unique technological approach converts a mobile webcam into a biometric sensor capable of scoring an individual while they work out with a human trainer. The Fitnet application is used in over 190 countries and its clients have collectively burned over 10 million calories since the launch on January 1, 2014.

The company intends to use the funds to pursue further development of its delivery system.

Speek Inc. offers web-based conference calling solutions that simplify the process of setting up and joining calls. Founded in 2006 and based in Dulles, Virginia, the company provides users with a personal link to facilitate conference calls without the need for dial-ins, PINs, or downloads. Participants can easily initiate or join calls by clicking the provided link, which can be shared via email, calendar invites, instant messages, or text messages. Speek also allows users to see who has joined the call, manage speakers, and share files during the conversation. As of June 2015, Speek operates as a subsidiary of Jive Communications, Inc., having raised a total of $2.6 million in funding, including $1.1 million in a recent bridge round.

WealthForge Holdings, Inc. operates a technology platform designed for the private capital markets, focusing on facilitating investments in alternative securities. Based in Richmond, Virginia, the company provides solutions that simplify the investment process while ensuring regulatory compliance. Its Altigo platform connects issuers with registered intermediaries, such as broker-dealers and investment advisors, enabling them to present vetted investment opportunities effectively. WealthForge's offerings include features for investment processing, compliance reviews, subscription automation, and reporting. Additionally, the company provides brokerage services, document preparation, investor relations, placement agent work, and escrow services. Founded in 2009, WealthForge aims to create a seamless experience for investors and sponsors in the alternative investment landscape.

Key Cybersecurity, Inc. specializes in digital forensics solutions aimed at monitoring and reporting abusive behavior related to file downloading and sharing. The company's primary product, CyberMerlin, is a sophisticated hash algorithm and vision technology forensics tool designed to proactively identify illicit files and the activities of malicious users across commercial, federal, and educational networks. This innovative solution addresses both known and unknown files that existing security measures may overlook. CyberMerlin automatically monitors network activity, provides alerts, and generates comprehensive forensics reports to assist investigators and law enforcement agencies. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Dumfries, Virginia, Key Cybersecurity is dedicated to enhancing the cybersecurity landscape with its advanced monitoring and reporting capabilities.

CirrusWorks, Inc. is a company that develops and installs bandwidth management solutions, catering primarily to the education, hospitality, and public sectors. The firm offers the CirrusWorks Governor, a device designed to manage web traffic during periods of peak congestion. Additionally, CirrusWorks provides operational, financial, and customer management software tailored for childcare, community learning, and education industries. Their cloud-based platform assists childcare facilities, school districts, and community education centers in tracking children's daily activities and managing multi-site operations effectively. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, CirrusWorks has formed strategic partnerships with various organizations to enhance its service offerings. In November 2020, the company was acquired by VirtuLocity Networks, Inc.

LendPro, LLC, established in 2011 and based in Charlottesville, Virginia, specializes in technology-driven retail consumer finance solutions. The company offers a cloud-based lending platform called Open-to-Buy, which allows consumers to securely apply for retail financing programs at participating merchants, both online and in-store. Through this platform, consumers can access a variety of financing options tailored to diverse credit profiles, simplifying the application process and enhancing accessibility for both individual and business customers. By integrating with multiple consumer finance lenders, LendPro aims to provide a seamless experience for users seeking retail finance solutions.

Naaya is a developer of a game-based interactive platform aimed at children in grades K-5. The platform focuses on teaching global studies, digital citizenship, and essential 21st-century skills through immersive and engaging experiences. By integrating social learning and interactive entertainment, Naaya connects schools, teachers, children, and parents, fostering collaboration in education. The company emphasizes providing a safe, secure, and legally compliant service that empowers educators and families to enhance children's learning experiences. Naaya has garnered trust and support from various sectors within the education, non-profit, and digital industries, reflecting its commitment to creating a positive impact in children's education.

Speek Inc. offers web-based conference calling solutions that simplify the process of setting up and joining calls. Founded in 2006 and based in Dulles, Virginia, the company provides users with a personal link to facilitate conference calls without the need for dial-ins, PINs, or downloads. Participants can easily initiate or join calls by clicking the provided link, which can be shared via email, calendar invites, instant messages, or text messages. Speek also allows users to see who has joined the call, manage speakers, and share files during the conversation. As of June 2015, Speek operates as a subsidiary of Jive Communications, Inc., having raised a total of $2.6 million in funding, including $1.1 million in a recent bridge round.

Mobile System 7 is an enterprise security company led by former Intelligence Community professionals. Mobile System 7's product, Interlock, protects enterprise data from unauthorized access and malicious attacks. Most enterprise security solutions rely on securing the endpoint. In contrast, Interlock monitors and protects what's truly important to the enterprise - access to data and services. Interlock combines the power of analytics and real time access controls to protect enterprise data.

Cont3nt.com operates as a real-time marketplace for entrepreneurial media and visual journalism. The company’s Web-based tool allows freelancers and citizen journalists to connect with publishers to sell and distribute their content, such as photos and videos in real-time globally. Its platform also enables media distributors to upload multimedia content, determine licensing and pricing, and sell to publishers. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Dulles, Virginia.

Lewis and Clark Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a pharmaceutical development company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, founded in 2011. The company specializes in the design, synthesis, and development of adenosine-based pharmaceutical compounds targeting various diseases, including autoimmune disorders and solid tumors. Its services encompass contract chemical synthesis, nonclinical dose formulation, plasma concentration analysis, assay development, toxicology, and consulting. The firm aims to develop therapies for a wide array of medical conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, diabetic nephropathy, sickle-cell disease, immune system disorders, and others. Lewis and Clark Pharmaceuticals operates as a subsidiary of Inspyr Therapeutics, Inc.

Speek Inc. offers web-based conference calling solutions that simplify the process of setting up and joining calls. Founded in 2006 and based in Dulles, Virginia, the company provides users with a personal link to facilitate conference calls without the need for dial-ins, PINs, or downloads. Participants can easily initiate or join calls by clicking the provided link, which can be shared via email, calendar invites, instant messages, or text messages. Speek also allows users to see who has joined the call, manage speakers, and share files during the conversation. As of June 2015, Speek operates as a subsidiary of Jive Communications, Inc., having raised a total of $2.6 million in funding, including $1.1 million in a recent bridge round.

ArmorText provides secure text messaging for mobile enterprises to boost collaboration, ensure security, and help meet compliance standards. It enables regulated industries to maximize the potential of cloud computing and storage for collaboration by eliminating the possibility of data-mining, bulk-hacks, invoicing scams and third-party access that bypasses a customer’s legal counsel via subpoenas.

Ignite Synoptos Solutions, Inc., a media monitoring and intelligence company, provides news and social insights. It serves Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies, congressional committees, and for-and non-for-profit organizations. Ignite Synoptos Solutions, Inc. was formerly known as Synoptos Inc. As a result of the acquisition of Synoptos Inc. by Ignite Technologies, Inc., its name was changed. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia. As of March 8, 2019, Ignite Synoptos Solutions, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Ignite Technologies, Inc.

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The mission of ID.me is to make the world a more trusted place by enabling transparent interactions between people and organizations. ID.me is a digital identity network that empowers consumers to prove their identity via a digital medium in contexts where it would benefit the consumer to be known. For relying parties, ID.me provides a single API endpoint through which partners can verify the identity of users attempting to access a website or to unlock an exclusive benefit. The United States Department of Commerce selected ID.me as one of the top five identity companies in America in 2013 and awarded the company a $2.8M grant to participate in the President's National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC). ID.me was a Finalist for Wall Street Journal Startup of the Year in 2013. Entrepreneur Magazine selected ID.me as one of 100 Brilliant Companies for 2014 in their June 2014 edition. Key customers include SeaWorld, Overstock.com, Under Armour, Dell, Sears Holding Corporation, and 129 additional retailers and brands.

Heyo, Inc. specializes in providing tools for businesses to create mobile-optimized marketing campaigns across various platforms, including social media and web. Founded in 2010 and based in Blacksburg, Virginia, the company offers a range of products such as customizable templates, promotions, and drag-and-drop builders to facilitate the creation of Facebook contests, sweepstakes, and landing pages. By enabling businesses to design engaging Facebook fan pages and campaigns, Heyo helps enhance customer interaction and drive traffic, leads, and sales. With a focus on mobile accessibility, Heyo also offers solutions that allow businesses to communicate messages directly to customers' mobile devices. As of 2016, Heyo operates as a subsidiary of Votigo, Inc.

VanGogh Imaging, Inc. specializes in developing three-dimensional (3D) computer vision technology for portable and mobile applications. Based in McLean, Virginia, the company focuses on embedded software that significantly enhances user experiences across various platforms, including smartphones and tablets. Its flagship product, Vincent, enables mobile devices to scan real-world objects and scenes, creating 3D models for use in augmented reality and various commercial sectors. The technology finds applications in medical, manufacturing, security, entertainment, and gaming industries, providing tailored solutions for accurately measuring, recording, and recognizing shapes. Recent advancements in cameras, projectors, and algorithms have reduced the complexity and cost of implementing 3D computer vision, allowing more industries to leverage these capabilities effectively.

Aquanta Inc. specializes in developing and commercializing smart water heater controllers designed for residential and small commercial storage-style water heaters. Based in Tysons, Virginia, the company offers its products online and aims to address energy inefficiencies in water heating systems. The Aquanta smart water heater controller, which can be retrofitted to existing units, utilizes an enthalpy sensor to monitor energy usage, enabling users to optimize their hot water consumption and reduce costs. By integrating with the growing network of connected devices and the utility smart grid, Aquanta enhances energy management through features such as leak detection and behavioral efficiency management. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Sunnovations LLC, Aquanta is positioned to play a significant role in improving energy efficiency within the water heating ecosystem.

Brazen Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in chat-based recruiting software and virtual event solutions. Founded in 2007 and based in Arlington, Virginia, Brazen offers a range of services including live chat, scheduled chat, chat events, and AI-powered chatbots. Its platform facilitates engaging online events, enabling organizations to connect with potential talent in a dynamic manner. The company also provides tools for career sites and job requisitions, enhancing the recruitment process for employers. Brazen's mission centers on helping professionals achieve their career objectives by leveraging advanced technology and providing resources that foster networking and skill development. Over the years, Brazen has maintained its focus on creating impactful connections between job seekers, employers, and educational institutions.

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Xdynia is a startup pharmaceutical company based in Charlottesville, Virginia. The firm's compounds are based on the work of Tim Macdonald former Chairman of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Virginia. The company has assembled the world's experts in Cav3.2 and neuropathic pain. Founded in early 2012, Xdynia's seed investors include Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology (CIT).

Breakthrough accounting technology that eases how firms apply SFAS 5, SFAS 114 & related disclosure requirements in the allowance for credit loss. ARCSysTM was born from a vision of Michael Umscheid's while speaking at a seminar in 2009 for financial institution executives. Discussing the exposure document released by FASB concerning Disclosures about Credit Quality and the Allowance for Credit Losses, Mike listened to attendee questions and realized that many financial institutions would struggle with the new requirements. Mike believes luck is where preparation meets opportunity and after several discussions, founded ARCSysTM along with IT expert, Dean Rodil. With a combined 45 years of experience between them, Mike and Dean bring a wealth of accounting preparation and IT management knowledge. The core team also includes software and applications developer Steven Ballagh, former accountant and auditor Dale Fago and UI/UX and web technologies expert Charles Cooper. So where does the name ARCSysTM come from? Accounting, Reporting and Calculation Systems - pulled right from what the system does. We like numbers. We know IT. We provide Innovative Solutions in a Regulated World.

WireTough Cylinders, LLC, established in 2010 and located in Bristol, Virginia, specializes in the design and manufacture of high-pressure cylinders for the storage of compressed natural gas (CNG), hydrogen, and helium. The company offers a range of cylinders with pressure ratings from 200 to 875 Bar (3,000 to 13,000 psi), utilizing innovative production technology that features lightweight steel liners reinforced with high-strength steel wire. This unique construction not only enhances impact strength but also reduces weight, thereby improving safety and fuel efficiency for vehicles using these cylinders. Additionally, the cylinders are sealed with a special epoxy and covered with a protective mesh to ensure durability and reliability in various applications.

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SphynKx Therapeutics LLC is a privately held biotechnology company based in Charlottesville, VA. At SphynKx, they strive to discover and develop novel therapies for the treatment of diseases such as cancer and fibrosis.

SpydrSafe Mobile Security has designed the first-of-its-kind Mobile Application Security platform that controls how mobile apps access, use and share corporate data on smartphones and tablets. It is the only solution that provides enterprise IT uniform and fine-grained policy control over ANY mobile app, whether pre-loaded, downloaded from commercial app stores, or developed in-house. SpydrSafe was founded in 2011 by seasoned enterprise security professionals and engineers from McAfee/Intel with more than 16 years of combined experience in mobile security. SpydrSafe is headquartered outside of Washington, DC.

Distil, Inc. develops and provides cloud security software designed to protect websites from malicious bots and automated attacks. The company's solutions effectively block a wide range of threats, including web scraping, competitive data mining, form spam, click fraud, and account takeovers, ensuring that legitimate users are not affected. Distil's offerings include Bot Defense for API, which safeguards API servers that support public-facing websites and mobile applications, and the Distil Analyst Managed Service, which incorporates human intelligence into bot mitigation efforts. Serving enterprise customers globally, Distil aims to make the web more secure by enabling users to automatically block 99.9% of malicious traffic. Founded in 2011 and based in Arlington, Virginia, Distil Networks, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Imperva, Inc. since 2019.

Ringio is an information technology company that specializes in providing software solutions for small businesses. It offers a CRM-friendly phone system designed to enhance customer interactions through real-time communications. Ringio's services include software development, cloud call center capabilities, and click-to-call functionality, all aimed at enabling small businesses to foster meaningful relationships with their customers. The company is committed to developing user-friendly tools that empower businesses to treat each customer as an individual, thereby enhancing customer service and satisfaction.