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

Vivid Vision is a technology company that develops a virtual reality based therapy platform for vision disorders such as amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus. The core offering, the Vivid Vision software suite, provides interactive tests for eye dominance, suppression, angle of deviation, and contrast sensitivity, and allows clinicians to monitor and control a patient's experience from a touchscreen interface. The system measures eye muscle imbalance and delivers different images to each eye to assess binocular vision and treat amblyopia, enabling ophthalmologists to treat strabismus and convergence disorders effectively. The platform is designed for use in eye clinics, primarily in North America. The company was founded in 2014 in San Francisco and later renamed from Apollo VR to Vivid Vision in 2015.

Truepill is a B2B pharmacy fulfillment service headquartered in San Mateo, California. Founded in 2016 by Umar Afridi and Sid Viswanathan, the company provides a pharmacy API and medication fulfillment to customers across all 50 states from its own facilities. Truepill collaborates with direct-to-consumer brands, digital health companies, and various healthcare organizations to enhance the pharmacy experience. Its technology offers real-time visibility into patients, prescriptions, and order details, facilitating payment flexibility and delivery tracking. With a team of 150 employees, Truepill has attracted investment from several notable investors, including Initialized Capital and Y Combinator.

Tigera offers Calico, a unified network security and observability platform for Kubernetes clusters. Its open-source solution, Calico Open Source, is widely adopted, powering over 100 million containers across millions of nodes worldwide. Tigera's software provides secure application connectivity across public clouds and on-premises environments.

Intermix.io is a San Francisco-based company established in 2016, specializing in performance monitoring solutions for data teams. Its platform enables users to monitor critical data flows, conduct root cause analysis, and identify bottlenecks in their systems. By analyzing disk usage at various levels, such as node, database, schema, and table, Intermix.io's technology enhances query speeds and optimizes cluster resource utilization. The platform also predicts future storage needs based on data growth rates for individual tables, helping users to manage their data more effectively and minimize downtime. Through these capabilities, Intermix.io empowers data leaders to improve their data products and overall operational efficiency.

Cobalt Robotics, Inc. designs and manufactures indoor security robots that collaborate with human security personnel. These robots are capable of patrolling various environments, including warehouses, schools, offices, hospitals, data centers, and museums, while detecting intruders and identifying anomalies. Equipped with advanced mapping and sensing technologies, as well as features for human-robot interaction, Cobalt's robots enhance security measures by providing real-time monitoring and response capabilities. Founded in 2016 by Erik Schluntz and Travis Deyle, the company is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Chia Network Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a blockchain platform focused on creating a more sustainable and decentralized cryptocurrency. Incorporated in 2017, Chia Network utilizes a unique approach based on proofs of space and time, harnessing low-cost, unused storage space on hard drives to optimize cryptocurrency transactions. The company offers Chialisp, a smart transaction programming language that enhances the security and ease of use of its cryptocurrency. By employing proofs of work for blockchain verification, Chia Network aims to provide a more efficient and secure alternative for both individual miners and traditional financial institutions purchasing and deploying cryptocurrency.

Starsky Robotics, Inc. is an autonomous trucking company founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on developing technology to automate vehicles, specifically targeting the trucking industry, which is vital to the American economy, transporting 70% of all freight. Starsky Robotics aims to enhance safety on the roads by creating trucks that can operate autonomously on highways while allowing drivers to remotely control the vehicles during the first and last miles of delivery. This innovative approach not only seeks to improve road safety but also strives to provide drivers with more meaningful work opportunities closer to their homes, addressing the challenges faced by long-haul truck drivers who often spend extended periods away from their families.

Uplevel Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing an incident analysis and response platform designed to enhance security operations for enterprises. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company employs graph theory and machine learning to contextualize both incoming and historical security data, enabling organizations to predict future attacks based on past incidents. Uplevel Security's platform allows users to manage incidents, automate investigation workflows, and optimize security controls while integrating seamlessly with existing security infrastructure. By providing a system of record for security data and facilitating the extraction of meaningful insights from large volumes of cybersecurity information, Uplevel Security empowers security teams to improve their efficiency and effectiveness in protecting against threats.

DotDashPay buils a payment systems that allow consumers to seamlessly transact and enable merchants to analyze and control the entire payment experience.

Synthomics, Inc. specializes in oligonucleotide synthesis solutions, providing advanced RNA and DNA synthesizers that enhance the efficiency and quality of oligonucleotide production. Based in Menlo Park, California, the company develops products for diverse applications, including research, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. Their innovative synthesizer can accommodate up to 1,536 unique oligonucleotides simultaneously, significantly surpassing the industry standard of 96. This capability not only reduces reagent consumption but also lowers costs and improves turnaround times. Synthomics' flagship "Green Machine" further streamlines DNA synthesis, achieving cost reductions of 20 to 100 times while minimizing waste and enhancing overall quality. Their solutions support critical processes such as next generation sequencing, gene synthesis, gene editing, and PCR, making significant contributions to life sciences innovation.

Founded in 2017 by an ex-Coinbase engineer, dYdX is a leading decentralized exchange offering Perpetual, Margin, and Spot trading on Ethereum. It combines the security of a decentralized exchange with the speed and usability of a centralized one.

Keyo AI Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a biometric identification platform, focusing on a contactless palm scanning system that enables secure access and transactions without the need for physical cards or keys. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Keyo's innovative solution uses near-infrared light to map the vein structure of a user's palm, generating a unique encrypted key from approximately 5 million reference points. This system enhances convenience for users by allowing them to make payments, unlock doors, and confirm identities while prioritizing privacy and data security. Keyo's offerings also include a platform for renting houses that eliminates brokerage fees and targets small-to-medium-sized landlords, further showcasing its commitment to leveraging technology for enhanced user experiences.

Sweet is a company focused on helping consumers lower their phone bills while maintaining quality coverage. By analyzing wireless plans, Sweet identifies potential savings for users, with many customers saving an average of over $300 per year. The sign-up process is designed to be quick and straightforward, allowing users to save time by having Sweet handle communications with phone carriers on their behalf. The company prioritizes customer privacy and security, employing advanced encryption technology to protect personal information. Sweet partners with major wireless providers to ensure nationwide coverage and reliable service, drawing on the expertise of its founders who have backgrounds in well-known companies.

Mercury specializes in digital banking solutions tailored for startups and tech-focused businesses. It offers business checking and savings accounts, corporate credit cards, cash management tools, payment processing, expense tracking, and seamless integrations with accounting software. Mercury also provides API access for custom financial automation and caters to venture-backed companies with specialized banking services.

Cherry is a payment solutions company that offers fast and easy payment plans for medical practices. It helps medical providers treat more patients by offering the best ``buy now, pay later`` solution with high approvals, low cost, and a seamless experience. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

The Intangible Labs specializes in developing a value-driven metrics platform aimed at transforming the way organizations understand and create value. Through a unique mathematical model and associated practices, the company provides tools that assist organizations of various sizes and types in measuring and optimizing actions that generate value for their stakeholders. By offering a new perspective on value creation in the 21st century, The Intangible Labs seeks to empower organizations to enhance their impact and effectiveness.

May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and deploying autonomous vehicle technology to enhance public transportation systems. May Mobility operates a fleet of six-passenger electric shuttles that navigate through traffic using mapped and closed-loop routes. By analyzing city traffic and commuter patterns, the company identifies bottlenecks and optimizes transit routes for various communities. Its services aim to reduce human error in driving, lower pollution levels, and provide economic benefits to both communities and riders. Through its innovative approach, May Mobility seeks to create a safer, greener, and more efficient transportation environment.

BioAge Labs develops medicines to treat aging and age-related diseases using its proprietary BioAge platform, which combines systems biology and AI. Its pipeline includes BGE-117 for multiple aging-related conditions, BGE-175 for immune aging and respiratory infections, and azelaprag for obesity in the elderly.

Intabio, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2015 and based in Newark, California. It specializes in developing analytical solutions aimed at enhancing the efficiency of biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing. The company’s primary offering is the Blaze system, which includes a bench-top instrument, microfluidic chip, and reagent kit designed for the separation, quantitation, and molecular mass identity analysis of biotherapeutic proteins. Additionally, Intabio's microfluidic platform facilitates real-time characterization of intact protein isoforms, allowing for the identification of specific structural modifications. This technology enables biotherapeutic drug manufacturers to perform comprehensive analyses of antibody and protein biopharmaceuticals, resulting in significant improvements in throughput and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional methods.

The first FDA and CE registered comprehensive women’s health monitoring platform with 99% of accuracy in clinical trials. Mira tracks cycles, predicts ovulation, monitors fetal health, measures ovarian reserve and detects menopause at home, with expandability into chronic disease monitoring, using the hospital-leveled technology within a palm-sized device. The data automatically syncs to the Mira app. The AI learns personal health patterns. The telemedicine connects users with doctors.

Radiance Labs is an AI-driven messaging platform built for e-commerce brands and retailers.

Trusted, Inc. operates a digital employment platform specifically designed for nurses, streamlining the recruitment process for healthcare institutions. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides a fully automated online employment agency that connects nurses with flexible job opportunities tailored to their preferences and career goals. The platform digitizes and manages essential documents such as resumes, credentials, and certifications, allowing candidates to explore new opportunities efficiently. Additionally, Trusted's flagship staffing platform, Trusted Works, addresses the challenges hospitals face in filling shifts by enabling facilities to create an on-demand nursing workforce. It offers predictive insights and recommendations, helping hospitals adapt to fluctuations in demand while maintaining compliance. This innovative approach not only enhances the recruitment process but also fosters competition among a network of pre-onboarded talent suppliers, ensuring access to high-quality nursing professionals.

Minibar Delivery is a marketplace that specializes in the on-demand delivery of wine, spirits, beer, and mixers. The company connects consumers with local liquor stores, vineyards, and bartenders, allowing customers to access a wide selection of premium alcoholic beverages. With operations in over 30 cities, including major markets like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington D.C., Miami, and Dallas, Minibar Delivery offers a convenient shopping experience that enhances traditional alcohol procurement. By facilitating quick and easy access to a diverse range of products, Minibar Delivery meets the growing demand for efficient and personalized service in the beverage industry.

Kin Insurance, Inc. is a digital insurance agency that specializes in homeowners insurance and related products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in St. Petersburg, Florida, the company aims to enhance the convenience and affordability of insurance by operating directly with consumers, eliminating the need for external agents. Kin Insurance offers a variety of products, including homeowners, mobile home, condo, flood, and landlord insurance, among others. The company leverages extensive property data to ensure precise pricing and improve underwriting outcomes, providing personalized coverage options and efficient claims services through its technology-driven platform.

Datmo is a company that specializes in providing a workflow tool designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of data scientists. By enabling continuous delivery of data science, Datmo allows users to deploy, experiment, and optimize their work within familiar workflows, significantly reducing the time required to achieve results. Their platform facilitates the tracking and sharing of projects that utilize custom-developed algorithms rooted in machine learning, data science, and artificial intelligence. The team at Datmo consists of experienced professionals with backgrounds from prestigious institutions and companies, focused on fostering collaboration within the machine intelligence community.

BenRevo develops digital platforms that simplify the purchase of large group health insurance. Founded in 2015, it connects insurers, brokers, and employers through an online marketplace, reducing errors, enhancing transparency, and automating processes worth $185 billion annually.

Skylight Healthcare Systems, Inc. specializes in providing interactive patient care system technology for hospitals and healthcare administrators. The company operates the ACCESS interactive patient system, a two-way digital communications platform that transforms hospital television sets into comprehensive information, communication, education, and entertainment networks. This system enables patients to access essential information about their hospital stay, request assistance from support departments, view on-demand health education, provide real-time feedback through surveys, and enjoy various entertainment options. Additionally, Skylight offers iCarePassport, a web-based patient care and outcomes system designed to enhance ongoing patient engagement by facilitating personalized communication throughout the continuum of care. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Skylight Healthcare Systems addresses the critical needs of patients in education, health literacy, and access to services, thereby improving the overall healthcare experience.

Airtable is a cloud-based software company that provides a no-code platform for creating and sharing relational databases and custom applications. The platform enables users to organize data, automate workflows, and build flexible templates for tasks such as project tracking, inventory management, and CRM, without coding. It supports collaboration across teams and can incorporate artificial intelligence features to streamline processes. Airtable serves organizations across various industries enabling teams to tailor software tools to their workflows without traditional development resources.

AdQuick, Inc. is a marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of outdoor advertising services. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company offers a self-service platform that enables users to select locations, plan data-driven campaigns, and measure advertising effectiveness. AdQuick's services encompass a diverse range of advertising formats, including billboards, bulletins, posters, wall scapes, benches, transit shelters, bus wraps, airports, and digital transits. The platform aggregates options from various vendors, allowing users to compare choices based on their specific requirements, while also providing media owners the tools to manage inventory and send proposals to clients.

Perceptive Automata, Inc. is a technology company specializing in machine learning and computer vision solutions aimed at predicting human behavior in the context of automated driving. Founded in 2014 and located in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company addresses the complex challenges associated with the safe deployment of highly automated and fully autonomous vehicles, particularly in urban settings. Its advanced AI inference models allow vehicles to anticipate the actions of pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers, enhancing safety and enabling smoother navigation in human-dominated environments. By integrating its software into autonomous driving systems, Perceptive Automata facilitates a more natural driving experience, which is crucial for the acceptance of autonomous vehicles and robotaxi services. The company's team comprises experts from prestigious institutions such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford, reflecting a strong foundation in neuroscience and artificial intelligence.

Eager Labs provides an online platform that supports talent engagement, assessment, and continuous improvement for growing organizations. The service offers performance measurement, professional development, learning and development, coaching, and leadership training. It delivers cohort‑based programs, interactive workshops, and management coaching that help employees and managers develop skills and collaborate more effectively. The platform tracks progress through assessments and regular check‑ins, enabling organizations to accelerate talent growth and align development with business goals. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Clay is a company that offers innovative tools designed to assist growth teams in identifying and connecting with their ideal customers. By integrating first-party, intent, and third-party data from over 100 sources, Clay's platform facilitates comprehensive customer research. This streamlined approach allows teams to enhance their workflows and effectively target their outreach efforts, ultimately driving business growth.

Lugg, Inc. is a logistics company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in store-to-home delivery services for purchased goods. Founded in 2014, Lugg provides a range of on-demand services, including relocation assistance for homes, donations, storage solutions, junk removal, and the pickup and delivery of used goods. The company aims to simplify the moving process by connecting users with local movers and trucks through its platform, allowing for easy transportation of large items such as furniture and other purchases. Lugg’s focus is on delivering efficient, convenient solutions for consumers looking to manage their moving and delivery needs.

Dolo, developed by Tea Time Labs, is a free location-based message board application designed to facilitate social interactions and help users discover local happenings. The app allows users to create posts that can be seen by others nearby, fostering spontaneous conversations and connections without relying on existing social networks. Dolo aims to enhance users' ability to engage with their immediate surroundings by providing a platform for sharing and reacting to information relevant to their location. Founded in November 2016 and based in San Francisco, Tea Time Labs is an early-stage company with a diverse founding team that has experience in technology and media, including roles at Apple and recognition in various fields.

Wunderkind, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based solutions for customer acquisition and behavioral marketing automation. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York City, with an additional office in London, Wunderkind offers a platform known as BounceX, which focuses on people-based marketing. This platform enables online publishers and retail website owners to engage visitors through targeted messaging and timely advertising, ultimately enhancing conversion rates and increasing revenue. Wunderkind's technology leverages real-time user behavior data, such as mouse movements and intent signals, to identify potential customers and deliver personalized experiences across various channels, including websites, email, and advertisements. The company's impressive client roster includes well-known brands like Uniqlo, Lufthansa, and CNN, and it is recognized for driving significant revenue growth for these businesses through its innovative marketing solutions.

Neighborly Corporation is a San Francisco-based company that operates an online community investment marketplace, allowing individual retail investors to access the municipal bond market. This platform funds essential public projects, such as schools, parks, and infrastructure, enabling citizens to invest directly in their communities. Neighborly connects issuers with a diverse range of investors, facilitating ongoing investor relations and surveillance. Founded in 2012, Neighborly aims to democratize access to public finance, thereby enhancing community engagement in civic projects. Additionally, Neighborly, Inc., formerly known as The Dwyer Group, provides a wide array of residential and commercial restoration and cleaning services through its extensive network of franchises. With a history dating back to 1970, the company has grown to encompass 21 service-based brands across several countries, offering essential services including plumbing, HVAC, and home maintenance. Neighborly is committed to supporting franchisees and enhancing the quality of life for homeowners through affordable service solutions.

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

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Vivid Vision is a technology company that develops a virtual reality based therapy platform for vision disorders such as amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus. The core offering, the Vivid Vision software suite, provides interactive tests for eye dominance, suppression, angle of deviation, and contrast sensitivity, and allows clinicians to monitor and control a patient's experience from a touchscreen interface. The system measures eye muscle imbalance and delivers different images to each eye to assess binocular vision and treat amblyopia, enabling ophthalmologists to treat strabismus and convergence disorders effectively. The platform is designed for use in eye clinics, primarily in North America. The company was founded in 2014 in San Francisco and later renamed from Apollo VR to Vivid Vision in 2015.

MoneyMenttor is a developer of a cross-platform personal finance application focused on money management. The company's app provides users with personalized financial advice by analyzing consumer behaviors, savings capacities, and debt management through its proprietary Financial Scores Technology algorithm. Users can link their bank accounts to the platform, which automatically organizes and categorizes spending, providing a comprehensive view of their financial situation without manual data entry. MoneyMenttor emphasizes secure data protection, validated by VeriSign, ensuring that users' financial information is safe. The app aims to help users make informed financial decisions, save for future goals, and manage debt effectively.

Nav is a business financial management platform that provides entrepreneurs with free access to personal and business credit reports from major credit bureaus, including Experian, Dun & Bradstreet, Equifax, and TransUnion. The platform offers tools for monitoring finances and building business credit, along with a marketplace featuring over 100 financing products, such as loans and credit cards. By employing a lender-neutral approach, Nav helps business owners identify the most suitable financing options based on their specific needs and approval odds. Additionally, Nav's services are utilized by other business service providers to enhance their customer offerings, making it a valuable resource for managing operational funding requirements efficiently.

Revere Intelligence, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers a real-time monitoring and alerting platform designed to enhance business operations. Founded in 2016, Revere's platform enables organizations to streamline the connection between their data, teams, and processes by delivering timely notifications about critical issues and opportunities. The platform serves notable clients, including Google AdWords, Optimizely, Slack, and Microsoft, providing them with relevant intelligence to facilitate prompt responses to emerging business challenges. By focusing on event and performance monitoring, Revere Intelligence empowers business teams to act effectively based on the most current information available.

Aquant develops an AI-driven platform that maximizes equipment uptime by predicting faults, diagnosing service issues, and optimizing van stock. Serving industries such as life sciences, capital equipment, and food service, Aquant's solution aggregates real-time signals, identifies failures, and provides actionable insights to enhance operational efficiency.

Terminal49 specializes in automating container tracking and risk management. It offers real-time data via dashboard and APIs, helping logistics operators streamline workflows, save time, and reduce transportation costs.

Work Today is a job application platform designed to simplify the process of applying for jobs. It allows users to create a profile just once, eliminating the need to repeatedly fill out the same information for different applications. The platform is particularly beneficial for skilled construction laborers, enabling them to access job opportunities through text messages. By utilizing an automated application system, Work Today enhances the job search experience, making it more efficient and user-friendly.

Sapho, Inc., a subsidiary of Citrix Systems, Inc., is headquartered in San Bruno, California, and specializes in enhancing employee productivity through its enterprise workforce portal. Founded in 2014, the company leverages micro-apps to deliver personalized and relevant tasks and data to employees across various platforms, including devices, intranets, and messaging systems. These micro-apps, which are developed by IT using pre-built templates and a user-friendly drag-and-drop builder, facilitate proactive notifications about critical system data, necessary actions, and important changes that require attention. By streamlining access to actionable information, Sapho enables employees to work more efficiently and make informed decisions.

Osaro, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software aimed at automating manual picking and assembly tasks in distribution centers and manufacturing environments. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Osaro's solutions integrate advanced machine learning and vision-based technology to enhance the efficiency of robotic systems. The software is designed to automatically process complex, unstructured data, enabling machines to learn and adapt in real-time, thereby improving decision-making capabilities. By enhancing the intelligence and adaptability of machines, Osaro aims to increase industrial productivity while allowing human workers to concentrate on more complex tasks, ultimately contributing to a safer workplace and more resilient supply chains.

Founded in 2016, VoiceOps is a pioneering coaching enablement solution for call centers. It helps businesses enhance return on investment by improving coach effectiveness at scale. The platform drives lasting behavioral changes among representatives, leading to higher conversion rates, reduced attrition and ramp time, and improved customer experience across various industries such as financial services, consumer lending, insurance, education, travel, and hospitality.

Grabango is a technology company that specializes in checkout-free shopping solutions for the retail industry, focusing on grocery and convenience stores. Founded in 2016 and based in Berkeley, California, Grabango utilizes advanced computer vision and machine learning to enhance the shopping experience. Its system employs cameras and shelf sensors to track items as customers select them, automatically adding them to a virtual basket. Shoppers can then use a registered payment method through the Grabango app to complete their purchases without waiting in line. After leaving the store, customers receive a digital receipt on their phones. Grabango's technology is designed to retrofit existing retail spaces, allowing large-scale retailers to implement checkout-free shopping while ensuring high accuracy in real-world environments. The company prioritizes customer privacy by anonymizing data and does not use facial recognition technology.

RBC Signals LLC is a space communications provider based in Redmond, Washington, specializing in real-time communication technologies and services for satellite operators. Established in 2015, the company operates a global network of ground stations that includes both company-owned and partner-owned antennas. This network supports satellite operators in various orbits, including geostationary (GEO), low Earth orbit (LEO), and medium Earth orbit (MEO). RBC Signals enhances the delivery and processing of data from space to end users by leveraging a sharing economy model, which allows for affordability, flexibility, and low latency in service. Additionally, the company's platform aggregates unused capacity from existing ground stations, enabling operators to maximize their revenue potential while providing seamless access to satellite communications.

Ripcord is a robotic digitization company that develops platforms and software to convert physical documents into digital, searchable data and streamlined workflows. Its Canopy solution uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to capture, enrich, and organize content, enabling enterprises to simplify processes and improve accuracy. The company combines sensors, automation, and vision-guided robots to create a digital twin of information, perform document scanning and recognition, and accelerate data capture, organization, and retrieval. This supports faster, higher-quality processing and moves organizations toward paperless document management and more efficient operations. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Ripcord was founded in 2014.

Humi provides cloud-based human resources software that automates payroll, benefits, and other HR processes for businesses. The platform supports recruiting and onboarding, time-off tracking, scheduling, payroll management, benefits administration, and performance monitoring and reporting, helping organizations modernize and streamline HR operations.

Whale is a video Q&A app and community that connects users with influencers, experts, and celebrities. Whale lets users post questions and enter into a one-to-one video conversation with an influencer or expert who can offer up the perfect answer. Those videos answers are then recorded and added to a library of existing content, letting users search through previously asked questions and answers. With Whale, users pay a fee to have their questions answered by a person of their choosing. The payment helps filter out social media noise and ensures that users have a real question worth their time.

Ledger Investing Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects investors with insurance carriers, facilitating the purchase of securities linked to various classes of insurance risk. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the company enhances risk transparency and standardization in the creation of Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS). By leveraging advanced data infrastructure and analytics, Ledger Investing streamlines transactions and provides asset managers, pension funds, hedge funds, family offices, and other institutions with opportunities to earn returns through insurance investments. The platform combines financial engineering and software development, enabling investors to engage with a growing asset class that is uncorrelated to traditional investments like equities and fixed income, while also allowing insurers to access lower-cost capital through securitization.

Glow is an innovative insurance company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. It focuses on transforming the insurance landscape to provide comprehensive protection for individuals in their work and personal lives. Glow has developed a unique insurance support platform that integrates workers' compensation and health insurance, ensuring coverage for a range of needs, including medical procedures, disability, and death events. This approach enables small businesses to secure appropriate insurance coverage at a lower cost, not only at the time of purchase but continuously throughout the year. By prioritizing holistic coverage, Glow aims to enhance the overall insurance experience for its clients.

Jobox lets pros focus on their job by taking the overhead of managing the finances of a home services business. JOBOX is a SaaS-based marketplace infrastructure provider that connects businesses with vetted home service professionals. The company's artificial intelligence-based infrastructure provides home service professionals with a free toolbox to help them launch their enterprises, while also assisting major organizations in matching work they have with a bank of professionals based on factors such as skill type and location.

Siren Care, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in wearable health technology for diabetic health tracking. The company has developed an innovative product, the Siren diabetic socks, which continuously monitor foot temperature—an early indicator of potential injuries that can lead to ulcers. This smart sock system allows for real-time tracking and sends temperature data to healthcare providers, enabling them to detect early signs of inflammation and other complications in at-risk patients. By engaging with healthcare providers and payers, Siren Care aims to improve the management of chronic diseases, particularly diabetes, and enhance patient outcomes through its comprehensive Siren Diabetic Foot Program.

Expo is a developer of restaurant performance management software that supports operators and staff within the hospitality industry. The company, formerly known as Pared, provides tools that enhance team performance by leveraging real-time data and insights. Its software aids restaurants in efficiently hiring trained staff through instant data analysis and tailored solutions, ultimately enabling businesses to improve customer service and enhance the overall hospitality experience. By focusing on optimization, Expo empowers management and teams to streamline operations and achieve better results in a competitive market.

Drop is a consumer rewards platform that uses machine learning to match shoppers with over 400 partner brands, enabling them to earn points, discounts, and cashback on purchases. The service encourages repeat shopping by offering instant rewards and personalized offers. Headquartered in Toronto, Drop serves more than 4 million members across North America and the UK, aiming to improve everyday consumer experiences through its personalized commerce platform.

Able Lending, based in Austin, Texas, is a small business lender offering term loans, growth loans, and debt refinancing options. Its unique "Able Start" loan product enables businesses to access funding with support from friends, family, and fans, resulting in lower interest rates and significant savings. Able Lending aims to provide more than just loans, connecting entrepreneurs with additional capital, community resources, and expert advice to facilitate growth.

Founded in 2013, Welkin Health develops software that guides healthcare teams through patient management workflows. Its platform ensures patients receive care at the right time by configuring care programs into actionable tasks for health workers. Welkin's software facilitates communication between providers, health plans, and patients via phone, text, video, and email.

LeoLabs Inc., established in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in providing high-resolution data on objects in low Earth orbit through its phased-array radars. The company offers foundational mapping data and services, including rapid orbit determination, early operational support, and ongoing conjunction awareness, to mitigate collision risks for commercial satellite operators, government agencies, and satellite management services. Its innovative platform, LeoLabs Collision Avoidance, automates and modernizes satellite operations, serving as a basis for new generations of space situational awareness (SSA) and traffic safety services.

SlamData, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a virtual data warehouse and data integration solution, enabling users to efficiently explore and curate data stored in cloud platforms such as S3, Azure, and Google Cloud. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, SlamData offers a software solution that enhances data integration and preparation, making complex data analytics-ready. The platform supports various business intelligence tools, including Tableau, Looker, and PowerBI, and features connectors to multiple databases, including MongoDB, MarkLogic, Couchbase, and Hadoop. Notably, SlamData employs an innovative “in-database” analytics approach, allowing data processing and analytics to occur in close proximity to the data itself.

Shippabo is an online platform based in California that specializes in simplifying freight shipping operations for its users. The platform offers a range of services, including freight forwarding, customs documentation, and trucking and drayage solutions. It facilitates online bookings and custom bond purchases while providing real-time notifications and comprehensive shipment management tools. Founded by Calvin Lo, Nina Luu, Wes Chien, and Sam Luu, Shippabo aims to enhance the efficiency of the supply chain process by giving importers easy access to essential shipping resources and enabling them to track their shipments effectively.

SquadStack is a tech-driven contact center that revolutionizes customer support and telesales by integrating AI agents with human expertise. Our solutions enhance customer experience, boost conversions, and reduce costs for leading consumer brands. Key offerings include a Humanoid AI Agent trained on over 90 million minutes of human interactions, providing accurate, consistent, and personalized conversations. Additionally, SquadStack offers a fully managed network of vetted telecallers, AI-powered quality audits, and omnichannel outreach with intelligent lead management. We work with leading businesses across various industries: Axis Bank, Kotak, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Digital, PhonePe, Delhivery, Birla Opus, Redbus, Eureka Forbes, Amity University, etc.

AKUA LLC is a technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, specializing in environmental monitoring and tracking solutions for intermodal cargo containers. Founded in 2016, AKUA offers a subscription-based IoT platform that enables cargo owners to achieve real-time visibility and actionable insights regarding their shipments. The company's services include secure gateway devices, remote sensors for monitoring environmental conditions, and cloud-based analytics, all designed to optimize transportation without requiring new equipment purchases. AKUA's solutions integrate advanced tracking technology with tamper-resistant security features, ensuring the integrity and safety of goods in transit. As a subsidiary of Cyber Point International, LLC, AKUA serves clients both in the United States and internationally.

Prodigy Software Inc. operates an online checkout platform designed to enhance the car buying experience by integrating seamlessly with dealership infrastructure and financial institutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Prodigy provides auto dealers with a modern, streamlined digital sales solution that improves efficiency and customer satisfaction. The platform allows customers to complete parts of the purchasing process online or in-store, ensuring real-time synchronization of information to eliminate redundant data entry. By connecting car buyers with dealers, as well as lenders and credit bureaus, Prodigy aims to facilitate increased car sales and operational efficiency for dealers.

Hiro is a core entity within the Stacks Ecosystem, a collection of independent entities, developers, and community members working to create a user-owned internet on bitcoin. They provide developers with the tools they need to innovate and build on bitcoin in previously unimaginable ways.

Missionmark, Inc. is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, incorporated in 2015. It specializes in creating an operating system designed specifically for government contractors, allowing them to efficiently find, bid on, and manage work in a competitive market. With over 504,000 active federal contractors vying for a substantial number of service contracts, Missionmark leverages modern software and big data to streamline processes traditionally reliant on paper and outdated networking methods. The company's software includes features such as audit automation and workflow management, which facilitate the handling of complex audit tasks, cross-referencing, and review processes. This enables government contractors to enhance their operational efficiency and promote public accountability through improved access to essential tools and data.

Zippia, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates an online platform offering career information and tools for professionals across various industries. Founded in 2015, Zippia provides a comprehensive Career Map, which visually outlines career paths, salary expectations, necessary skills for hiring and promotions, job tenure, and the companies that are actively hiring. The platform is designed to empower users by providing access to a wide range of career options and insights derived from real-world experiences. It utilizes machine learning and data analytics to match individuals with suitable job openings, ensuring that both job seekers and recruiters have access to personalized and intelligent resources. Zippia’s mission is to enable individuals to make informed career decisions, facilitating better employment outcomes for users.

Teachable Inc. is an online education platform that enables users to create and sell courses efficiently. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, Teachable allows educators, authors, and content creators to build customized course websites where they can manage branding, pricing, and student data seamlessly. The platform supports a variety of content formats, including text, images, audio, and video, and offers features such as school branding, custom domains, and multi-language support. Users can also access tools for quizzes, discussion forums, student feedback, and marketing integrations, all designed to enhance the learning experience. Teachable's intuitive interface makes it accessible for individuals without technical expertise, facilitating the creation of payment-ready courses within minutes. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including creators, YouTubers, and enterprise educators, and has gained traction with nearly half a million students enrolled in various courses. In October 2015, the company rebranded from its original name, Fedora Inc., and operates as a subsidiary of Launch Pad Tecnologia e Serviços S.A.

Fig Publishing, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in designing and developing gaming software. Founded in 2015, Fig operates an online crowdfunding and publishing platform that enables non-accredited investors to financially support video game development. The platform combines rewards-based community funding with investment opportunities, fostering a collaborative environment for both developers and players. By facilitating direct engagement between creators and their audience, Fig aims to create a more balanced and sustainable approach to game development. The company functions as a subsidiary of OpenDeal Portal LLC.

Adarza BioSystems is an early-stage medical diagnostics company based in St. Louis, Missouri, that specializes in developing a rapid and label-free biological assay platform for clinical and point-of-care samples. Founded in 2008, the company utilizes its innovative arrayed imaging reflectometry technology to enable the simultaneous detection of hundreds of analytes from a single drop of fluid. This platform allows healthcare professionals to conduct sophisticated tests in a matter of minutes, ensuring high sensitivity and specificity in the detection of multiplexed proteins. Adarza BioSystems aims to enhance diagnostic capabilities, improving patient outcomes through quicker and more accurate testing.

Flirtey Technology Pty Ltd specializes in drone delivery services, focusing on urgent medical supplies, retail items, and food delivery across the United States. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, the company aims to enhance lifestyles by providing instant delivery solutions. Flirtey has achieved significant milestones in the drone delivery industry, being the first to conduct an FAA-approved drone delivery, the first to perform a fully autonomous delivery to a home, and the first to launch a commercial drone delivery service.

TeamDom is a media company founded in 2016 and based in West Hollywood, California, that specializes in creating and distributing content tailored to the teen entertainment market. The company focuses on building powerful brands, stories, and celebrities, and it supports influencers in developing their personal brands and generating revenue. By incubating talent and producing viral content both online and offline, TeamDom aims to engage and entertain teens with their preferred forms of media. Through its innovative platform, TeamDom is dedicated to being a leader in the evolving landscape of teen entertainment and media.

1.5 billion people worldwide live with chronic pain, and the best option they have are drugs like Vicodin that have terrible side effects and make people feel sick. ENSO has developed the first opioid-free, wearable device clinically proven to solve pain better than Vicodin. It works by delivering a patented electrical stimulation treatment that relaxes the muscles and calms the nerves wherever it is applied, and it's all controlled via an app on your smartphone. Enso is being used to solve chronic and acute pain at over 100 medical centers in the US such as Stanford, Harvard and Cedars-Sinai. The device is covered by the VA Hospitals and workers compensation insurance plans and is expected to be covered by major commercial insurance plans by 2021.

TrueComp is a company that specializes in providing actuarial software and valuation solutions along with benefit consulting services. Founded in 2014 and based in Torrance, California, TrueComp aims to assist governments in addressing unfunded pension, other post-employment benefits (OPEB), and debt challenges. Its offerings include a financial forecasting platform that visualizes costs and liabilities, enabling users to analyze complex actuarial data effectively. The software facilitates clear communication of actuarial assumptions to decision-makers, allowing them to comprehend and evaluate their financial obligations. TrueComp's mission is to simplify the understanding of these intricate issues, providing actionable insights for informed decision-making.

Elemental Machines, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in providing a smart lab platform designed to enhance laboratory operations in science-based industries. The company's innovative technology continuously monitors equipment and environmental variables, delivering data-driven insights that foster improved research, development, and manufacturing outcomes. By utilizing intelligent sensors, the platform visualizes the entire testing environment and issues alerts for any anomalous results, thereby ensuring experimental reproducibility. This capability allows clients to refine and accelerate their work across all phases of product innovation, ultimately leading to greater clarity, transparency, and consistency in laboratory processes.

Founded in California in 2016, Wonderschool supports experienced educators to start licensed infant and toddler programs or preschools from their homes. The company provides assistance with licensing, program setup, marketing, and offers a software platform for managing students, parents, and operations. It also features a marketplace for parents to search programs, schedule visits, enroll children, and make payments.

Stacks is a mobile communications company based in Melbourne, Australia, specializing in branded contact sharing solutions. The company provides business cards designed for iPhone users running iOS 7 and utilizing AirDrop technology. Stacks allows users to organize received business cards into stacks based on various categories such as company, profession, or event. Additionally, any updates made to these cards automatically sync with the user's contacts, ensuring that information remains current and accessible. Through its innovative approach, Stacks enhances the way individuals manage and share their professional connections.

Descomplica is an online education platform based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, founded in 2011. The company specializes in providing students with access to a wide range of educational resources, including pre-recorded and live classes across various subjects, particularly focusing on mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Descomplica aims to facilitate college entrance exam preparation by offering affordable and high-quality educational materials, enabling students to learn at their own pace. The platform also features online monitoring to enhance the learning experience, making it accessible for a diverse group of learners seeking to achieve their academic goals.

Trustify, Inc. operates an on-demand technology platform that connects clients with licensed private investigators across the United States. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company provides a range of services, including real-time observation, digital monitoring, background checks, and social media analysis. Trustify facilitates various investigative needs, such as locating witnesses, serving legal papers, asset recovery, and evidence collection for law enforcement. Additionally, it offers specialized support for insurance-related investigations, covering areas like workers' compensation, scene investigations, and liability assessments. By leveraging its network of professionals, Trustify aims to make truth, trust, and safety accessible to a broader audience.

Intellimize, Inc. specializes in website personalization and conversion rate optimization, leveraging machine learning to enhance marketing effectiveness. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company automates the process of optimizing websites to improve customer acquisition and drive revenue growth. Intellimize's platform personalizes the user experience for each visitor in real-time across both mobile and desktop devices, allowing marketers to deliver tailored content without the complexities of traditional A/B testing or rules-based personalization. This approach enables companies to achieve higher conversion rates and increased revenue with less effort, making Intellimize a preferred choice for leading organizations seeking to optimize their online presence.

Ouster, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in the development of high-resolution digital lidar sensors and software products. Founded in 2015, Ouster's innovative approach integrates an all-semiconductor design to enhance 3D sensing capabilities, making it applicable across various industries, including autonomous vehicles, robotics, industrial automation, mapping, and smart infrastructure. The company's product offerings consist of multi-beam lidar sensors suitable for long, mid, and short-range applications, which are distributed globally. Ouster targets a wide range of markets, leveraging its technology to support advancements in smart cities, defense, and virtual reality/augmented reality. With a strong presence in the Americas, as well as operational reach in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, Ouster is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for lidar solutions across diverse sectors.

Rappi is a consumer technology company that operates an on-demand delivery platform in Latin America. The platform connects consumers with local merchants and independent couriers to order and deliver items ranging from prepared foods and groceries to clothing, pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other goods. Through its logistics capabilities, Rappi enables users to shop for a wide array of products and have them delivered to any location, often within hours, leveraging its network of independent contractors to fulfill orders across multiple categories.

Tenfold enhances customer interactions by integrating real-time customer data into conversations via its intelligent desktop agent. This enables businesses to improve customer engagement across voice channels, leveraging the power of voice and intelligence of CRM.

Orro is a manufacturer based in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, specializing in advanced smart lighting systems for homes. The company produces innovative light switches that integrate with popular smart home platforms such as Alexa, Google Home, and Nest. Orro's lighting solutions are designed to be responsive and adaptive, detecting occupancy and adjusting light levels based on natural lighting patterns and user preferences. This technology enhances the living experience while also contributing to energy savings and potentially increasing property values. Orro aims to provide a comprehensive smart living environment that enhances automation and efficiency for homeowners and renters alike.

Rappi is a consumer technology company that operates an on-demand delivery platform in Latin America. The platform connects consumers with local merchants and independent couriers to order and deliver items ranging from prepared foods and groceries to clothing, pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other goods. Through its logistics capabilities, Rappi enables users to shop for a wide array of products and have them delivered to any location, often within hours, leveraging its network of independent contractors to fulfill orders across multiple categories.

Medisas, Inc., based in the United States, is a company dedicated to improving hospital operations through innovative software solutions. Their cloud-based service facilitates seamless information transfer between doctors during shift changes, ensuring continuity of care. The company's team consists of experienced clinicians, engineers, and designers who are committed to reinventing hospital software. Medisas' record-keeping software focuses on key aspects such as shift change, patient transfer, and discharge, allowing healthcare organizations to maintain organization and enhance the quality of care provided.

Clara Health operates a software platform that facilitates participation in clinical trials for patients. Its technology enables users to discover and connect with relevant trials, streamlining the process from protocol design to site selection and adherence monitoring. The platform is designed to be patient-centric, allowing individuals to filter through available trials based on their specific needs and circumstances.

Petal Card, Inc. is a credit card company focused on providing financial access to individuals without traditional credit histories, such as students and immigrants. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company utilizes machine learning to analyze users' digital financial records, allowing for cash flow underwriting as an alternative to conventional credit scoring. This innovative approach enables Petal to offer higher credit limits and lower rates compared to competing credit cards. The company's flagship product, the Petal Visa, is designed to promote responsible spending and credit-building, accompanied by a user-friendly digital application for managing payments. Petal aims to make credit more honest, simple, and accessible, fostering a financial environment that encourages users to succeed.

Lawtrades, Inc. is an innovative online platform based in New York that connects businesses with independent legal professionals. By providing a highly selective network of attorneys, paralegals, compliance experts, and legal operations specialists, Lawtrades empowers legal professionals to monetize their skills while assisting companies in building diverse legal teams. The platform features an invite-only talent pool, which includes a significant representation of women, ensuring a broad range of expertise in areas such as commercial contracts, privacy, corporate law, intellectual property, securities, and regulatory compliance. Through insights gained from over 1,000 engagements and the use of customized tools, Lawtrades facilitates seamless collaboration between clients and vetted freelance attorneys, enabling businesses to hire legal talent for specific projects at guaranteed fixed prices while minimizing administrative overhead.

Hippo Insurance Services is a home insurance provider that aims to redefine homeowner protection through a comprehensive approach. The company utilizes real-time data and smart home technology to create an integrated home protection platform designed to alleviate the concerns associated with homeownership. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Austin and Dallas, Hippo offers its insurance products to over 80 percent of U.S. homeowners across 37 states. The company covers a wide range of assets, including electronics, home offices, and appliances, while also providing unique coverage options for water backup and service lines. Hippo operates through various segments, with the majority of its revenue generated from its Insurance-as-a-Service platform, which supports third-party managing general agents. As a licensed property casualty insurance agent, Hippo collaborates with multiple insurance companies to underwrite its products.

Lyte is a technology platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that facilitates the buying, selling, and exchanging of tickets for live events. The platform empowers event owners by providing them with tools to manage their ticketing processes effectively, helping to reduce fraud and decrease no-show rates. This approach not only ensures fair pricing for fans but also enhances the overall experience for venues and event organizers, allowing them to maintain full attendance and maximize savings.

AiFi Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based software for cashier-free retail environments. Founded in 2016, AiFi's platform utilizes advanced computer vision and sensor networks to track shoppers as they navigate stores, manage their carts, and process transactions seamlessly. The technology is designed to be adaptable to a variety of store formats and can support operations in spaces up to 10,000 square feet without the need for shelf sensors. This flexibility allows retailers to implement autonomous shopping solutions that enhance customer experiences while providing valuable insights into inventory management and consumer behavior. AiFi partners with numerous global retailers, including ALDI South Group and Carrefour, to create customized shopping experiences that facilitate reliable, contactless operations. The company has established itself as a leader in the autonomous retail space, being recognized for having the highest number of computer vision-powered autonomous stores worldwide.

Phil, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in improving patient access to essential medications through its innovative prescription management software. The company operates a specialty Rx distribution platform that automates medication refills according to prescription schedules, acting as an intermediary between patients, prescribers, manufacturers, and pharmacists. Phil also offers complimentary home delivery services for medications. Its technology-driven approach aims to remove barriers to medication access, ensuring seamless therapy initiation and adherence. By providing end-to-end visibility into the prescription life cycle, Phil helps maximize reimbursement for brands while enhancing patient outcomes and provider experiences.

Zinc Platform, Inc. develops innovative software that streamlines the mortgage origination process by digitizing homeowners insurance procurement. The company creates technology that integrates seamlessly with modern mortgage lenders' core systems, enabling borrowers to easily obtain the required homeowners insurance for closing their mortgages. Zinc transforms a traditionally lengthy and complicated process into a quick and user-friendly experience, reducing it from a week to just five minutes. By providing access to leading insurance carriers, Zinc enhances the efficiency of the mortgage closing process while ensuring compliance with underwriting requirements for lenders. Based in New York City, Zinc is driven by a team of dedicated technologists and business strategists committed to simplifying the home buying journey.