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Founded in Palo Alto, California in 2021 by Scott Kriz and Erik Gustavson, SGNL.AI specializes in dynamic access management for modern workforces. Its platform ensures secure access to sensitive data by intelligently managing permissions based on user attributes.

System Two Security provides an AI-driven platform that assists detection engineering teams in processing threat intelligence, creating new detections, and managing detection libraries. The system enables users to draft and refine detections based on threat intelligence and coverage gaps.

Fixify Ltd develops Fixify, a SaaS-based field service scheduling solution for small and medium businesses. It offers order management, planning, scheduling, monitoring features, and mobile app integration with Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics.

Cyberhaven is a cybersecurity company that revolutionizes enterprise security by providing real-time visibility into the behavior of business-critical data. Its Data Behavior Analytics (DaBA) solution enables organizations to protect sensitive documents against cyber-attacks and insider leaks across endpoints, servers, applications, on-premise, and cloud environments. Cyberhaven simplifies security infrastructure by combining a focus on business workflows with technology that acts as an 'X-ray machine' for cyber threats.

Founded in Palo Alto, California in 2021 by Scott Kriz and Erik Gustavson, SGNL.AI specializes in dynamic access management for modern workforces. Its platform ensures secure access to sensitive data by intelligently managing permissions based on user attributes.

BrightGo develops advanced technology solutions for the janitorial industry, which employs millions in the United States and faces challenges such as time theft and maintaining service quality. The company creates an integrated janitorial operating system that enhances workforce management through modern tools for time and attendance, scheduling, inspections, and job costing. By streamlining operations, BrightGo enables business owners to effectively manage crucial aspects like payroll, scheduling, and employee communication, ultimately helping businesses navigate financial pressures and improve overall efficiency.

Fixify Ltd develops Fixify, a SaaS-based field service scheduling solution for small and medium businesses. It offers order management, planning, scheduling, monitoring features, and mobile app integration with Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics.

Founded in Palo Alto, California in 2021 by Scott Kriz and Erik Gustavson, SGNL.AI specializes in dynamic access management for modern workforces. Its platform ensures secure access to sensitive data by intelligently managing permissions based on user attributes.

Sync Computing Corp., established in 2019 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in manufacturing Optimization Processing Units (OPUs). These units are designed to tackle combinatorial optimization problems across various sectors such as telecom, pharma, finance, logistics, and machine learning-dependent industries. Sync Computing's OPU is essentially an algorithm in hardware form, enabling organizations to efficiently solve complex optimization challenges.

Cyberhaven is a cybersecurity company that revolutionizes enterprise security by providing real-time visibility into the behavior of business-critical data. Its Data Behavior Analytics (DaBA) solution enables organizations to protect sensitive documents against cyber-attacks and insider leaks across endpoints, servers, applications, on-premise, and cloud environments. Cyberhaven simplifies security infrastructure by combining a focus on business workflows with technology that acts as an 'X-ray machine' for cyber threats.

Rafay Systems develops a platform that enables companies to deploy performance-sensitive workloads closer to end users. Their flagship solution, Programmable Edge, allows businesses to run custom logic at the Internet edge. The company's products facilitate the creation, deployment, operation, monitoring, upgrading, and retirement of Kubernetes clusters across diverse regions, clouds, and environments. Rafay Systems' solutions are utilized in multi-region, multi-cloud, and hybrid app deployments, powering rapid-launch test automation for development and quality assurance, delivering consistent customer experiences, operating SaaS applications in customer environments, reducing DevOps complexity through lifecycle automation, enabling IoT and CX apps in retail settings, modernizing factory operations with IoT and CX apps, and supporting app deployments in 5G/MEC environments. Founded in 2017 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Rafay Systems serves notable clients such as Verizon, MoneyGram, and Guardant Health.

Aserto offers a modern authorization platform designed specifically for SaaS application developers. It enables them to implement enterprise-ready permissions and role-based access control (RBAC) efficiently, satisfying complex business requirements securely.

Alation is a Redwood City, California-based provider of enterprise data intelligence platforms. Its flagship platform combines AI-driven data search and discovery with data governance, data stewardship, analytics, and digital transformation capabilities, along with privacy, risk, and compliance solutions. The platform supports metadata management and collaboration by linking data sources, usage, and lineage to guide self-service analytics and governance. By integrating machine learning with human insight, Alation helps organizations find the right data, understand its provenance, and govern its use, enabling faster, evidence-based decision making across teams.

Elevate Security, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in human risk management through its web-based platform designed to enhance organizational security. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Quebec, Canada, the company focuses on shifting employee behavior in response to security threats to prevent breaches. Its platform identifies users who are most likely to engage in high-risk activities, such as causing ransomware attacks or data loss, and provides an interactive learning experience to help them understand the implications of their actions. By continuously tracking security behaviors and measuring changes over time, Elevate Security enables organizations to tailor security controls effectively and minimize the risk of incidents, thereby supporting enterprise growth initiatives.

Noyo facilitates modern insurance through API-based data exchange. Founded by experts in benefits, insurance, and API technology, it's the first company to digitally transform the benefits industry infrastructure. Noyo enables instant access to crucial benefits data across platforms, unlocking new possibilities for benefits design and delivery.

Cyberhaven is a cybersecurity company that revolutionizes enterprise security by providing real-time visibility into the behavior of business-critical data. Its Data Behavior Analytics (DaBA) solution enables organizations to protect sensitive documents against cyber-attacks and insider leaks across endpoints, servers, applications, on-premise, and cloud environments. Cyberhaven simplifies security infrastructure by combining a focus on business workflows with technology that acts as an 'X-ray machine' for cyber threats.

Rafay Systems develops a platform that enables companies to deploy performance-sensitive workloads closer to end users. Their flagship solution, Programmable Edge, allows businesses to run custom logic at the Internet edge. The company's products facilitate the creation, deployment, operation, monitoring, upgrading, and retirement of Kubernetes clusters across diverse regions, clouds, and environments. Rafay Systems' solutions are utilized in multi-region, multi-cloud, and hybrid app deployments, powering rapid-launch test automation for development and quality assurance, delivering consistent customer experiences, operating SaaS applications in customer environments, reducing DevOps complexity through lifecycle automation, enabling IoT and CX apps in retail settings, modernizing factory operations with IoT and CX apps, and supporting app deployments in 5G/MEC environments. Founded in 2017 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Rafay Systems serves notable clients such as Verizon, MoneyGram, and Guardant Health.

Skedulo provides enterprise-level workforce management solutions. Its platform enables intelligent scheduling, dispatching, and tracking of mobile resources, integrating seamlessly with systems like Salesforce and ServiceNow. Founded in 2013, Skedulo operates globally with offices across North America, Australia, Asia, and the UK.

Elevate Security, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in human risk management through its web-based platform designed to enhance organizational security. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Quebec, Canada, the company focuses on shifting employee behavior in response to security threats to prevent breaches. Its platform identifies users who are most likely to engage in high-risk activities, such as causing ransomware attacks or data loss, and provides an interactive learning experience to help them understand the implications of their actions. By continuously tracking security behaviors and measuring changes over time, Elevate Security enables organizations to tailor security controls effectively and minimize the risk of incidents, thereby supporting enterprise growth initiatives.

Alation is a Redwood City, California-based provider of enterprise data intelligence platforms. Its flagship platform combines AI-driven data search and discovery with data governance, data stewardship, analytics, and digital transformation capabilities, along with privacy, risk, and compliance solutions. The platform supports metadata management and collaboration by linking data sources, usage, and lineage to guide self-service analytics and governance. By integrating machine learning with human insight, Alation helps organizations find the right data, understand its provenance, and govern its use, enabling faster, evidence-based decision making across teams.

Founded in 2008, Auterion develops software platforms for drones, empowering enterprise and government operations. Its flagship product is an open-source operating system that runs on drones, providing built-in functionality and insights through a web-based platform. The company works with industry leaders like General Electric Aviation and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Rafay Systems develops a platform that enables companies to deploy performance-sensitive workloads closer to end users. Their flagship solution, Programmable Edge, allows businesses to run custom logic at the Internet edge. The company's products facilitate the creation, deployment, operation, monitoring, upgrading, and retirement of Kubernetes clusters across diverse regions, clouds, and environments. Rafay Systems' solutions are utilized in multi-region, multi-cloud, and hybrid app deployments, powering rapid-launch test automation for development and quality assurance, delivering consistent customer experiences, operating SaaS applications in customer environments, reducing DevOps complexity through lifecycle automation, enabling IoT and CX apps in retail settings, modernizing factory operations with IoT and CX apps, and supporting app deployments in 5G/MEC environments. Founded in 2017 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Rafay Systems serves notable clients such as Verizon, MoneyGram, and Guardant Health.

Alation is a Redwood City, California-based provider of enterprise data intelligence platforms. Its flagship platform combines AI-driven data search and discovery with data governance, data stewardship, analytics, and digital transformation capabilities, along with privacy, risk, and compliance solutions. The platform supports metadata management and collaboration by linking data sources, usage, and lineage to guide self-service analytics and governance. By integrating machine learning with human insight, Alation helps organizations find the right data, understand its provenance, and govern its use, enabling faster, evidence-based decision making across teams.

Elevate Security, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in human risk management through its web-based platform designed to enhance organizational security. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Quebec, Canada, the company focuses on shifting employee behavior in response to security threats to prevent breaches. Its platform identifies users who are most likely to engage in high-risk activities, such as causing ransomware attacks or data loss, and provides an interactive learning experience to help them understand the implications of their actions. By continuously tracking security behaviors and measuring changes over time, Elevate Security enables organizations to tailor security controls effectively and minimize the risk of incidents, thereby supporting enterprise growth initiatives.

Skedulo provides enterprise-level workforce management solutions. Its platform enables intelligent scheduling, dispatching, and tracking of mobile resources, integrating seamlessly with systems like Salesforce and ServiceNow. Founded in 2013, Skedulo operates globally with offices across North America, Australia, Asia, and the UK.

AppOrbit, Inc. develops an application lifecycle management platform designed to enhance both legacy and modern applications. The platform enables users to create application blueprints that consist of application containers, data containers, and configurable policies, facilitating the on-demand creation of application versions. This approach enhances agility for development, testing, and operations teams while decoupling data from the underlying infrastructure, thus making applications portable and composable. Founded in 2014 and based in San Jose, California, AppOrbit's solution allows enterprises to automate the modeling, delivery, and management of enterprise software across any modern infrastructure within minutes. By leveraging this platform, organizations can accelerate their digital transformation efforts, reduce IT costs, eliminate vendor lock-in, and support continuous delivery models such as DevOps, all without the need to rewrite code.

Alation is a Redwood City, California-based provider of enterprise data intelligence platforms. Its flagship platform combines AI-driven data search and discovery with data governance, data stewardship, analytics, and digital transformation capabilities, along with privacy, risk, and compliance solutions. The platform supports metadata management and collaboration by linking data sources, usage, and lineage to guide self-service analytics and governance. By integrating machine learning with human insight, Alation helps organizations find the right data, understand its provenance, and govern its use, enabling faster, evidence-based decision making across teams.

NovoEd, Inc. is a software company that provides a collaborative online learning platform aimed at enhancing experiential learning and driving business performance. Founded in 2012 in San Francisco, NovoEd's platform enables organizations to design and deliver educational experiences that foster collaboration, mentorship, and purposeful practice among participants. The company offers a range of professional services, including instructional design, course construction, and learning analytics, tailored to meet the diverse needs of clients across various sectors such as healthcare, technology, and education. NovoEd's solutions encompass leadership development, digital transformation, employee onboarding, and diversity and inclusion training, facilitating the development of essential skills for employees, executives, and students. With a focus on connecting learners, mentors, and leaders, NovoEd aims to unlock collective knowledge and achieve measurable outcomes for organizations worldwide.

3scale is a developer of application programming interface (API) management technology that facilitates the secure and effective distribution, control, and monetization of APIs. The platform offers various features, including access control, security measures, policy management, traffic monitoring, analytics, and billing tools, enabling companies to manage their APIs efficiently for both internal and external users. With a focus on performance and customer control, 3scale supports over 700 customer APIs, allowing organizations to distribute data and services across multiple devices and applications. Its clientele includes a diverse range of entities, from Fortune 500 companies to startups. The company operates offices in San Francisco, USA, and Barcelona, Spain, and is recognized for its contributions to the API Strategy & Practice Conference and APIs.io, the first open-source API search engine.

Alation is a Redwood City, California-based provider of enterprise data intelligence platforms. Its flagship platform combines AI-driven data search and discovery with data governance, data stewardship, analytics, and digital transformation capabilities, along with privacy, risk, and compliance solutions. The platform supports metadata management and collaboration by linking data sources, usage, and lineage to guide self-service analytics and governance. By integrating machine learning with human insight, Alation helps organizations find the right data, understand its provenance, and govern its use, enabling faster, evidence-based decision making across teams.

NovoEd, Inc. is a software company that provides a collaborative online learning platform aimed at enhancing experiential learning and driving business performance. Founded in 2012 in San Francisco, NovoEd's platform enables organizations to design and deliver educational experiences that foster collaboration, mentorship, and purposeful practice among participants. The company offers a range of professional services, including instructional design, course construction, and learning analytics, tailored to meet the diverse needs of clients across various sectors such as healthcare, technology, and education. NovoEd's solutions encompass leadership development, digital transformation, employee onboarding, and diversity and inclusion training, facilitating the development of essential skills for employees, executives, and students. With a focus on connecting learners, mentors, and leaders, NovoEd aims to unlock collective knowledge and achieve measurable outcomes for organizations worldwide.

Inflection LLC is a technology company specializing in family history and people search services. Founded in 2006 and based in Redwood City, California, Inflection operates a website that aggregates various public records, including birth records, obituaries, census data, and immigration lists, making this information accessible to users through its brands. Additionally, the company offers a people search engine that compiles contact information and social networking profiles while prioritizing user privacy. Inflection is also known for GoodHire, its pre-employment screening service designed for small to medium-sized businesses, which helps over 75,000 companies make informed hiring decisions. The company has additional locations in Omaha, Nebraska, and Kiev and Lviv, Ukraine.