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Daisie is where people find their people, get inspired, and make real progress together. It's a new route into the creative world; through connections made organically and the natural development of skills. Our mission is to see Daisie creators grow in confidence, take up space in their chosen fields, and build lasting careers.

Spar Technology Corporation, founded in 2016 and based in West Hollywood, California, develops a gaming platform designed for health and fitness challenges. The platform facilitates engagement among users through various activities, including drawing, hiking, music, and singing, allowing members to compete and support each other in building new habits. In addition to its digital offerings, the company also sells merchandise such as t-shirts, hats, and enamel pins, further enhancing its community-oriented approach.

Medal, Inc. is a healthcare company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in the extraction, transportation, translation, and sharing of medical information. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on facilitating the review, coordination, referral, analysis, billing, and auditing of medical data to enhance efficiency in healthcare administration. As of July 2020, Medal operates as a subsidiary of CIOX Health, further strengthening its capabilities in the healthcare industry.

Primal Kitchen is a manufacturer of health-focused food products, specializing in condiments, sauces, and dressings. Founded in 2017 and based in Oxnard, California, the company aims to provide “better-for-you” kitchen staples that promote healthy eating. Primal Kitchen's product line includes dressings, marinades, oils, vinegars, sauces, ketchup, mustard, gravy, collagen peptides, supplements, and whey protein, with offerings catering to keto and vegan diets. The company primarily sells its products through franchising and online platforms, making it accessible for consumers seeking nutrient-dense food options to support their wellness goals. Since January 2019, Primal Kitchen has operated as a subsidiary of The Kraft Heinz Company.

Atreon Orthopedics is a medical device company focused on developing orthopedic products aimed at improving the healing process for sports medicine injuries, particularly tendon ruptures and tears. The company’s innovative devices feature a non-woven, microfiber matrix made from biodegradable polymer fibers that closely mimic the extracellular matrix found naturally in the body. This design not only accelerates the healing process but also enhances the quality of repair at the injury site, promoting better recovery outcomes for patients. By providing a supportive structure for tissue growth, Atreon Orthopedics aims to address the needs of individuals suffering from soft tissue injuries, facilitating a quicker return to physical activity.

Cognovi Labs LLC is a company that specializes in emotion analytics by integrating machine learning with behavioral psychology to assess public emotions and forecast consumer behavior. Founded in 2016 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company provides real-time analysis of social data, offering actionable insights to support decision-making for businesses, investment firms, creative agencies, and media organizations. One of its notable offerings is the Event Impact application available on the Bloomberg application portal, which allows subscribers to evaluate the potential impact of corporate events on consumer purchasing intent and future sales.

RenovoDerm LLC is a medical device company based in Columbus, Ohio, established in 2016. It specializes in the development of advanced wound care products designed to enhance tissue regeneration and promote faster healing while minimizing scar tissue formation. One of its notable innovations is the Phoenix Wound Matrix, a fibrous, electrospun graft made from resorbable synthetic scaffolds that create an optimal environment for tissue growth. These products harness the body's innate inflammatory response to facilitate progression to the proliferative phase of healing, ultimately aiding in the regeneration of functional skin. RenovoDerm aims to provide physicians with effective solutions that lead to rapid wound healing outcomes while reducing costs and the discomfort associated with traditional dressing changes.

Vascular Genesis LLC is a medical device company based in Columbus, Ohio, that specializes in developing synthetic scaffold products for vascular conduit replacement. Founded in 2016, the company offers innovative solutions such as the Vascular Genesis AV, a resorbable vascular access graft. Its products are designed to be cell-free and feature self-healing capabilities, which help reduce the risks of rejection, infection, and stenosis. With an initial funding of $2.5 million before its formation, Vascular Genesis aims to advance the field of vascular medicine through its cutting-edge technologies.

Wright Electric, Inc. is building technologies for large commercial airplanes. The company is currently developing their flagship Airplane, the Wright 1, which will be a 186-seat single aisle airliner with an 800 mile range. The company hopes to achieve entry to service for the Wright 1 by 2030 and is working with commercial airlines including easyJet and VivaAerobus. In addition to the newly announced U.S. DOE’s ARPA-E funding, the company is funded by Y Combinator, the Clean Energy Trust and venture funds.

AssetWatch is a wireless power technology company that specializes in converting radio frequency (RF) energy into direct current (DC) power for electronic devices. Founded in 2014 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company has developed a flexible and efficient technology that captures usable power from various ISM radio bands, including signals from Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LTE. Its innovative solutions are designed to support low-power wireless sensors and address the limitations of battery life in modern electronic devices, particularly within the expanding Internet of Things (IoT) sector. By providing state-of-the-art wireless power solutions, AssetWatch aims to enhance user experiences, eliminate maintenance issues, and improve the overall functionality of contemporary products. The company's team consists of skilled electrical engineers and experienced business leaders committed to advancing wireless power technology in the marketplace.

Mezmo, formerly known as LogDNA, Inc., is a cloud-based log management company based in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2013, Mezmo offers a centralized log management solution that allows engineering and DevOps teams to collect, aggregate, and analyze system and application logs in real-time. The platform supports various deployment options, enabling users to ingest and view log data from diverse environments, including AWS, Docker, and Heroku, with minimal onboarding time. Mezmo's solution is adaptable for self-hosted, cloud, and multi-cloud infrastructures, facilitating seamless log transmission via Syslog, code libraries, or agents.

Wonder is a gaming company focused on creating an all-in-one gaming platform for Android mobile devices. The platform enables users to play, stream, and share games seamlessly across various devices, thereby enhancing the overall gaming experience. In addition to its software solutions, Wonder is also involved in developing VR-ready gaming hardware. Currently, the company operates in stealth mode, suggesting that it is in the early stages of development and may be working on innovative features or products.

eLum Technologies, Inc. is a medical device company established in 2015 and headquartered in Fremont, California. The company focuses on innovative solutions for endovascular diseases, specializing in devices that enhance stroke therapy. These devices aim to create an optimal environment for tissue regeneration by facilitating cell migration and the repopulation of endothelial cells. By promoting tissue growth and healing, eLum Technologies enables healthcare professionals to effectively address conditions such as brain aneurysms, ultimately aiming to close the aneurysm neck using the body's native tissue.

AssetWatch is a wireless power technology company that specializes in converting radio frequency (RF) energy into direct current (DC) power for electronic devices. Founded in 2014 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company has developed a flexible and efficient technology that captures usable power from various ISM radio bands, including signals from Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LTE. Its innovative solutions are designed to support low-power wireless sensors and address the limitations of battery life in modern electronic devices, particularly within the expanding Internet of Things (IoT) sector. By providing state-of-the-art wireless power solutions, AssetWatch aims to enhance user experiences, eliminate maintenance issues, and improve the overall functionality of contemporary products. The company's team consists of skilled electrical engineers and experienced business leaders committed to advancing wireless power technology in the marketplace.

Carta is a transfer agent for private companies that enables seed-stage to pre-IPO companies to manage equity electronically with the participation of their shareholders, employees, auditors, and legal counsel. It digitizes paper stock certificates along with stock options, warrants, and derivatives to create a real-time image of who owns what at a startup. Carta receives funding from a group of investors, including Draper VC, Expansion VC, k9 Ventures, Elefund, Subtraction Capital, Scott Banister, XG Ventures, Kima Ventures, Andy Palmer, and Structure Capital. It was founded by Manu Kumar and Henry Ward in 2012 as eShares, Carta is based in Mountain View, California.

EquityNet, LLC operates a web-based crowdfunding platform designed to assist entrepreneurs in developing and sharing customized business plans with investors and supporters. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the platform allows entrepreneurs to create detailed business profiles and engage with a network of approved investors, including angel groups and business incubators. It provides tools for business plan optimization, fundraising campaign management, and investor engagement, facilitating over $300 million in capital raised by entrepreneurs across North America. The platform also features analytical tools that assess privately-held businesses, estimating valuations, risks, and investment returns while validating business projections. This comprehensive approach supports not only entrepreneurs but also investors and members of the entrepreneurial community in making informed financial decisions.

Twined, Inc. operates an e-commerce marketplace focused on providing unbiased product reviews and recommendations. Founded in 2013 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company assists consumers in discovering trustworthy reviews from knowledgeable individuals, referred to as Tastemakers. The platform covers a diverse range of products, including kitchen and baby items, art supplies, and more. Twined negotiates competitive prices with vendors, allowing users to access discounts by participating in group purchases. By linking the lowest prices from various brands and retailers, Twined aims to simplify the shopping experience and empower users to make informed decisions.