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MoldCo is a company focused on helping individuals improve their health by addressing mold-related issues. It operates an online retail platform that offers a range of household and health products designed to purify environments from harmful substances such as mold, mycotoxins, actinobacteria, endotoxins, dust, dander, pollen, smoke, bacteria, and viruses. By providing these products, MoldCo aims to enable customers to reduce the risk of mold-related illnesses and create healthier living spaces.

Somite.ai is a venture-backed company aiming to become the OpenAI of stem cell biology, developing AI foundation models to produce human tissue for cell therapies at scale for diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and muscular dystrophies. Somite's AI platform, AlphaStem, fuels a virtuous cycle: It enables new cell therapies, generating massive data that further improve the platform, empowering even faster therapy creation with broader applications. The company's pipeline includes the promising SMT-M01 program for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and the SMT-B01 program for metabolic disorders. Incorporated in Oct. 2023, Somite.ai has raised over $10m to date.

Portal is a cell engineering platform firm that enables next generation cell engineering and cell analytics in research and clinical settings.

Aperture Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on the development of novel therapies for age-related neurodegenerative diseases. Utilizing a unique drug discovery platform, the company aims to harness the genetic diversity of patients to identify new disease pathways and drug targets. With operations based in a lab incubator, Aperture Therapeutics is in the pre-clinical stage, actively applying insights from neuroscience and immunology to advance its research. The company's approach emphasizes the importance of genetic diversity in the discovery process, aiming to lead to more effective treatments for neurodegeneration and neuroimmunology conditions.

Wayfinder Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, WA, focused on developing orally available small molecule drugs that target RNA to address key disease areas such as oncology and neurodegenerative disorders. Established in 2021, the company employs a proprietary platform that integrates advanced screening technologies and computational methods to efficiently discover potent and selective RNA-targeting molecules. By leveraging high-throughput screening combined with machine learning and unique datasets, Wayfinder aims to enable the development of drugs for traditionally inaccessible targets, thus addressing significant unmet medical needs in genetic diseases, cancer, and other conditions.

Integrated Biosciences focuses on developing innovative therapeutics aimed at combating age-related diseases. Founded on research from prestigious institutions such as Harvard, MIT, and UCSB, the company has made significant strides in the field, including the first AI-driven discovery of anti-aging drug candidates and the introduction of a novel structural class of antibiotics in six decades. By leveraging synthetic biology and machine learning, Integrated Biosciences seeks to control cellular stress responses, facilitating advancements in cellular rejuvenation and empowering medical professionals with next-generation treatment options.

Harmony is a biotechnology startup that creates human breast milk protein-based infant nutrition designed to help human babies thrive. It is the world’s first dairy-free, allergen-free and environmentally friendly infant nutrition. Harmony Baby Nutrition was established in 2018 and is based in Boston, MA.

AQUA Cultured Foods specializes in producing innovative, fungi-based food products that serve as fermentation-enabled alternatives to traditional seafood. The company focuses on creating plant-based seafood that replicates the taste, texture, and freshness of fish, including tuna, scallops, squid, and shellfish, while being entirely fish-free. By meticulously controlling the growing environment, AQUA ensures that its products are consistently high-quality and sustainable. This approach allows consumers to enjoy delicious and healthy seafood options without contributing to the depletion of ocean resources, catering to the growing demand for environmentally friendly food alternatives.

PulseMedica, based in Edmonton, is a medical device startup focused on creating an innovative platform for non-invasive, automated image-guided laser treatments aimed at addressing vitreoretinal diseases. Utilizing advanced imaging technology, real-time tracking, and femtosecond laser technology, PulseMedica is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, branch retinal vein occlusion, and glaucoma. The company aims to establish itself as a leader in the safe and effective screening and treatment of eye floaters, with the aspiration of setting a global standard for treating vitreoretinal diseases. By integrating machine learning with cutting-edge imaging, PulseMedica seeks to offer patients improved treatment options and help mitigate disease progression.

Gameboard is a technology company focused on revolutionizing tabletop gaming with its innovative board game console. This device features a 16” x 16” screen equipped with patented SenseScreen Touch technology, allowing players to use their own dice, cards, and miniatures while facilitating gameplay both in-person and online. By merging physical, digital, and augmented reality elements, Gameboard aims to enhance social interactions through gaming, enabling users to enjoy a wide variety of tabletop games without the need for specific game items. Through this platform, Gameboard seeks to foster meaningful connections among players, whether they are gathered together or participating from remote locations.

Wave Life is a new kind of mental health platform that makes emotional wellbeing an achievable part of everyday life. The app's mental health coach and toolkit empower users to live each day with intention. Mental health coaching helps to build self-awareness, discover values, and cope with stress.