ProxiGroup delivers innovative cloud software solutions for effective and inexpensive deployment and management of Internet of Things (IoT) asset tracking systems exploiting live and actionable big data analytics.
eRated (http://erated.co) creates a single identity for e-commerce sites, allowing online buyers and sellers to utilize their already existing reputation everywhere they go. By using a universal identity, sellers are able to operate in more marketplaces, reach more customers and increase their conversion rates and sales as they no longer need to re-build their reputation (ratings, reviews and comments) in each site. eRated uses a widget displayed in partner sites that aggregates and summarizes the sellers ratings and feedback earned across various marketplace, increasing user trust. The founders are all veterans of elite Israeli army tech units and alumni of the Zell Entrepreneurship Program (Israel's most prominent student accelerator program).
Zzish Limited is an educational technology company based in Guildford, United Kingdom, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing a mobile backend-as-a-service platform tailored for educational application developers. The platform includes a teacher dashboard that allows educators to monitor student progress and identify learning gaps, as well as tools such as Quizalize, a formative assessment application for creating interactive quizzes, and Revision Buddies, which aids students in exam preparation through self-assessment resources. Zzish's solutions are utilized by over 60,000 teachers across more than 100 countries, including significant adoption in the United States. The company focuses on improving classroom experiences by providing a data-driven technology that enhances the effectiveness of educational apps, making them more accessible and impactful for teachers and students alike. Zzish has received multiple awards and recognitions, underscoring its commitment to transforming learning through innovative technology.
Carv is the first wearable dedicated to skiing that speaks to you as you ski - it’s your digital ski coach. Built in consultation with Olympians, Carv gives you access to the feedback and knowledge that only elite skiers have had access to so far. With an extremely thin smart insert, Carv measures your motion and pressure distribution and relays feedback through your earphones in real-time. Carv connects wirelessly to your smartphone to give simple, actionable feedback to casual skiers and detailed metrics and analysis for advanced and professional skiers. Carv lets you train, compete and challenge people with its detailed metrics and helps you improve your skiing with technique analysis.
Mellow is a sous-vide machine that takes orders through your smartphone and keeps food cold until it’s the exact time to start cooking.
Because it's controlled through your phone, and it can keep your food at refrigerator temperatures, Mellow fits into your day seamlessly. No matter what's going on, you'll have amazing food ready to go.
Kamila Dmowska Inc. operates an online apparel platform that specializes in offering luxury and basic clothing for women, along with accessories. The company focuses on bringing designer styles from the runway to consumers at affordable prices by designing, manufacturing, and selling a collection of high-end basic dresses. The dresses are characterized by clean, streamlined, and modern silhouettes typical of luxury brands, while maintaining lower costs due to reduced overhead. Production takes place in New York's Garment District, ensuring quality craftsmanship. By testing products before they are made available online, Kamila Dmowska Inc. aims to provide women with elegant apparel at accessible prices.
WICASTR Limited, based in London and founded in 2013, operates a cloud-based digital content delivery platform that specializes in the deployment of Edge Clouds. This innovative platform enables local and real-time application processing, reducing reliance on distant cloud resources. WICASTR offers a powerful Edge Gateway, which integrates server, Wi-Fi, storage, and routing functionalities, allowing for the establishment of intelligent networks that connect smart devices, objects, and sensors. The platform is designed to deliver low-latency, secure content distribution and manage edge-based applications efficiently. Targeting various sectors such as telecommunications, transportation, retail, and emerging markets, WICASTR provides value-added services that enhance mobile engagement and facilitate the creation of wireless networks, ensuring effective interaction and data exchange in real-time environments.
Quantemplate is a technology company that specializes in developing a machine learning data transformation and analytics platform specifically for the insurance industry. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in New York and Gibraltar, Quantemplate's platform enables business users to cleanse and harmonize raw data sources using advanced machine learning tools. The platform facilitates various functions such as data integration, mapping, and performance analysis, ultimately allowing users to automate operational processes. By leveraging this technology, leading insurance businesses can enhance their competitive advantage, reduce costs, and support digital transformation initiatives. Quantemplate has been recognized as a notable player in the industry, having been named a European FinTech Top50 company and a Global InsurTech Top21.
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Blast Lab is an R&D laboratory focused on developing advanced sensor and beacon technologies for the Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) communications. The company creates both hardware and software solutions that facilitate the connectivity and analysis of data in the cloud. Among its notable projects is IndoorNavi, a beacon-based indoor navigation platform designed to provide location and navigation services in environments where GPS is ineffective. This platform establishes an open infrastructure within buildings, allowing for precise positioning of users and objects. Blast Lab's innovations also encompass mobile application development, wearables, cloud computing, and augmented reality, enabling clients to leverage wireless technologies effectively.
Lingvist Inc. is a language-learning software company based in Tallinn, Estonia, established in 2012. It offers an online platform and mobile application that utilize statistical analysis and adaptive machine learning algorithms to enhance the language-learning experience. Designed to facilitate language acquisition in approximately 200 hours, Lingvist's platform employs a smart algorithm that monitors user progress and mistakes, adjusting lessons in real-time to align with individual learning patterns. The service aims to improve vocabulary and comprehension by assessing users' existing language knowledge and customizing courses to address their specific learning needs. Lingvist is accessible through iOS and Android devices, making it available to a global audience.
Birdback Limited is a London-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in card-linking technology, providing a REST application programming interface for developers to create applications that integrate with payment transactions. Its platform connects various digital marketing efforts, such as loyalty schemes, cashback offers, coupons, and digital receipts, directly to consumers' payment cards. This allows advertisers and publishers to effectively drive and track in-store transactions, enhancing the connection between digital marketing and offline sales. Birdback's technology leverages existing payment infrastructure for straightforward integration, and it has established partnerships with organizations like Zanox Group and Quidco, enabling its services to be utilized by retailers worldwide.
BrightMove Media Ltd. specializes in real-time, geo-targeted digital outdoor advertising solutions. The company operates TaxiCast, a service that utilizes dual-sided LED screens mounted on licensed London black taxis to broadcast targeted advertisements. Clients can create and manage digital promotional campaigns through a platform that formats and tests messages before they are displayed. The system enables dynamic advertising by polling vehicles to confirm their location and the relevance of the advertisements based on time and place. This targeted approach allows businesses to effectively reach Londoners during specific times of the day, thereby enhancing advertising efficiency and return on investment. Founded in 2012, BrightMove Media is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
1Mind Inc. operates a social discovery platform designed to connect individuals with shared interests and traits. Founded in 2011 and based in Hampton, New Hampshire, the company allows users to find friends in their local communities, schools, or workplaces. The platform includes various engaging games that enable users to express their preferences and interests. Through a unique matching algorithm, 1Mind compares users' choices and provides a ranked list of potential friends based on similarities, such as "Bob is 94% like you." This ranking is dynamic, as it evolves with user participation and the influx of new members. Recently, 1Mind merged with Statsocial, enhancing its capabilities in connecting users who resonate with one another.
Moni is a mobile money transfer platform based in Toronto that facilitates seamless fund transfers from users' bank accounts to recipients. Founded in 2013 by Fernando Saturno and Laurence Aderemi, the app allows users to select their recipient and the transfer amount, entering their bank details either manually or by scanning their debit card. Users can send money directly to a recipient's bank account or to their mobile phone, allowing the recipient to choose the bank account for deposit. The platform employs encryption for security and provides users with text notifications when the recipient accepts the transfer, as well as tracking the transfer's progress through the app and SMS updates. Moni aims to simplify international money transfers, enhancing the overall user experience.
The world has moved beyond text.
That simple understanding is at the heart of what we’re doing at Clarify (formerly OP3Nvoice).
Ever since the invention of the Gutenberg press human knowledge has been preserved and communicated in text. The digital explosion has changed this.
Now video and audio technologies enable the capture and storage of information in quantities that are mind-boggling. Just think of the huge volume of phone calls or conference videos that are recorded every day.
As of June 15, 2015, Filmaster Sp. z o.o. was acquired by Free Stream Media Corp. Filmaster Sp. z o.o., an enterprise software company, provides cloud-based recommendation technologies and solutions for cable providers, VODs, IPTV platforms, and cinema chains in Europe. Its technology analyzes viewer preferences, group-trends, and inter-user comparisons to predict the possible movies, shows, and content that a viewer would want to watch. The company’s technology uses a hybrid of algorithm types to create personalized recommendations on the users Websites, applications, and membership newsletters. Filmaster Sp. z o.o. was founded in 2010 and is based in Warsaw, Poland.
Playground Energy Ltd., founded in 2012 and based in Sofia, Bulgaria, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative outdoor playground equipment. The company focuses on harnessing the energy generated by children at play, converting it into electricity that powers interactive features of the playground. By integrating energy generation into traditional play structures such as swings, slides, and climbers, Playground Energy aims to enhance the outdoor play experience while promoting educational and functional aspects of play. The company's mission is to make outdoor games more engaging and motivating for children without compromising their enjoyment.
VetCloud Ltd is a cloud-based veterinary practice management and client communication platform based in West Kirby, United Kingdom. Founded in 2012, the company offers a comprehensive solution that allows veterinarians to manage patient records, appointments, and communications effectively. Its platform features a patient timeline for easy access to medical histories, as well as tools for managing notes, invoices, lab results, and reminders. Additionally, VetCloud provides a calendar and scheduling system that facilitates time management and online bookings. The platform enhances client communication through automated email and SMS notifications for appointments and treatments. VetCloud also supports various animal professionals, including physiotherapists, and offers online training and customer support services. Catering to practices of all sizes and specialties, VetCloud aims to improve operational efficiency and enhance the overall veterinary care experience.
Osper Limited is a London-based company that provides a prepaid debit card and a mobile application designed for young people to help them manage their finances responsibly. The service enables children, aged 8 and above, to spend and save their pocket money while allowing parents to monitor and control their children's financial activities. The mobile app features separate logins for both children and parents, enabling parents to set allowances, oversee spending, and load emergency funds. All funds are securely managed by a regulated European bank. Launched in 2012 by Alick Varma, Osper aims to instill good financial habits in children by providing a safe and user-friendly platform for financial management. The company has attracted investment from various sources, including notable venture capital firms.
Magnific operates an online platform specializing in content creation and viral marketing. Drawing from a diverse pool of over 750 writers, the company produces unique original content tailored for various audiences. Magnific not only generates this content but also employs strategies to enhance its visibility and engagement, achieving substantial traffic with millions of page views on its managed sites. In addition to its content writing services, Magnific offers social media marketing solutions to corporate clients, helping them effectively connect with their target audiences. The company continuously explores innovative monetization strategies for its content, positioning itself as a key player in the digital marketing landscape.
The Backscratchers enables companies, freelancers and entrepreneurs within the creative industries to connect, share their resources and make their projects happen. Just as Kickstarter is transforming funding for the creative sector, they are addressing the other side of the creative equation: people and resources. The creative industries, which ranges from Games and Music through to Advertising, Design and the Performing Arts, commonly faces two problems: a lack of access to the resources people need to start their projects or businesses, and fragmented networks, isolated by discipline or location. For example, a web designer might not know the web developers they need and having a network in Los Angeles is not necessarily what you need when you are putting on a conference in London. With The Backscratchers, users can find and connect with creative professionals across disciplines and locations, working via resource exchange or payment and building their reputation within the sector. The platform bridges the gap that currently exists between professional networks and creative portfolio websites. The Backscratchers is currently in private beta, working with a core group of influencers from brands such as Secret Cinema, Rough Trade Records, Warner Brothers Television and Wired Magazine, as well as top universities like Royal College of Art, Central St. Martins, Ravensbourne and more.
Pubble is a web platform that specializes in creating live question-and-answer communities, offering a range of solutions tailored to various needs. Its services include an “Ask Me Anything” plugin, community-supported FAQ pages, and live event Q&A features. Pubble's platform is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing websites, blogs, Facebook pages, and mobile applications. By utilizing Pubble, clients can effectively build, manage, and analyze their audience engagement, gaining valuable insights into visitor interactions. This capability allows organizations to enhance customer engagement and foster a more interactive community experience.
Appvetica is a software development lab specializing in mobile apps. We’re a team of four people based in Warsaw, Poland, with a huge passion for building the next big app… Among others we built: instagram client Instageo, gesture-based tex editor Tyype, AppMotion Controller, qr codes reader for Mac QRSight.
Tray.io, Inc. operates a cloud-based API integration platform tailored for enterprises, facilitating automation across various organizational processes. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an office in London, the company offers the Tray Platform, which empowers citizen automators to streamline complex workflows without the need for coding. This platform connects to a wide range of software applications via REST-based and SOAP-based APIs and can also process CSV files for tools with limited API capabilities. Additionally, Tray.io provides guidance, support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience and effectiveness. By enabling seamless integration within the cloud stack, Tray.io aims to simplify automation for organizations of all sizes.
Blottr is a people powered news service that enables anyone to capture, report and collaborate on news as it happens around them, from mobile to web instantly. Having many people contribute to the same story is a powerful way of reporting and consuming news.
Inteliclinic is an engineering studio focused on artificial intelligence technologies and biological signal processing systems. The company is best known for its flagship product, Neuroon, a groundbreaking wearable sleep mask that utilizes advanced brain wave and pulse measurement technology to analyze and enhance sleep quality. Based in Warsaw and San Francisco, Inteliclinic has gained recognition as an international startup and has participated in prestigious accelerators, including the Sky Deck program at the University of California Berkeley. The company has received numerous accolades for its innovation, such as winning the LeWeb contest in Paris in 2013 and being named the best sleep startup by HealthXL in 2015. Additionally, Inteliclinic was recognized as the Best Health Startup by the Plug and Play accelerator program, receiving a $25,000 award. The Neuroon device was also featured in the Lufthansa FlyingLab, allowing passengers to experience its benefits firsthand.
InventCore specializes in interactive video development, providing a comprehensive range of services that encompass screenplay preparation, interaction design, video filming, and postproduction. The company's proprietary technology, Deligic, launched in 2012, facilitates the creation, testing, and publishing of interactive videos directly within web browsers. This platform enables users to personalize videos in real time, enhancing viewer engagement and encouraging action. Additionally, InventCore offers software development services that include player customizations, multimedia solutions, and the creation of web applications, ensuring that clients can effectively deliver and manage their interactive content across both web and mobile platforms.
Manubia was founded in 2010 by Marek Małachowski , Bożena Małachowska and Konrad Latkowski . They started their business by creating a sales monitoring system on Allegro. Having achieved significant success, they began to design the PricePanorama system . In 2012 the company invested HardGamma Ventures, which took up 25% of the company's valuation of PLN 2.4m. In 2014 they launched PricePanorama and implemented this solution for their first customers.
BusyFlow is a workspace that integrates cloud-based productivity and collaboration apps and makes them work together. In contrast to others who only provide one-way integrations (like an RSS feed), BusyFlow allows users to see the whole status of all their projects and synchronize their tools. E.g. users are able choose a Dropbox file, start a discussion about it on Yammer wall and then create a Pivotal Tracker story in just one click, from a single interface.
Hassle is a free to the consumer, destination web site that puts together buyers and sellers of home based services such as cleaners, tutors, personal trainers, and driving instructors. It enables the consumer to search for a vetted provider, read ratings and reviews, and instantly book and pay for a service. They have started with domestic cleaners, providing real time order fulfilment for busy customers across London.
Knodium lets students study together online using an open collaboration platform. Students and instructors can come together in groups based on courses, projects, or even common interests. Rich content creation is possible with simple, well-designed tooling and allows for real time interaction between members. Users can ask questions and share knowledge, resources, and information with each other. Over time Knodium becomes a knowledge base for students. Knodium is doing for education what Yammer did for enterprise. It is free for students and instructors. Institutions can pay to claim their networks giving them a greater degree of control and access to analytical insights.
SHOWROOM Sp. z o.o. is an online retail platform based in Warsaw, Poland, specializing in the sale of clothing and fashion accessories. Founded in 2012, the company curates a selection of independent fashion brands and designers from the Central and Eastern European region, ensuring that each product meets quality standards set by its experienced team. The product range includes summer wear, shoes, bags, jewelry, underwear, and cosmetics for men, women, and children. As of March 2019, SHOWROOM operates as a subsidiary of Miinto ApS, enhancing its reach and capabilities in the fashion retail sector.
Peerby B.V. is a Dutch startup founded in 2012, based in Amsterdam, that operates Peerby Go, a peer-to-peer sharing platform. This service allows users to rent and borrow items from neighbors, facilitating resource sharing within local communities. The platform can be accessed online, through mobile devices, or via social media, enabling users to easily connect and exchange goods. Initially launched in Amsterdam, Peerby is actively expanding its reach to other areas, promoting sustainable consumption and fostering community engagement.
Fly With Monkey is a special place where extraordinary games and applications for the biggest mobile platforms are being developed. Because of new programing solutions, it has never been easier to quickly develop software that can run in Android, iOS, Windows8, and Facebook at the same time.
Siine is a start-up company based in London and Barcelona that focuses on enhancing digital interfaces, particularly through its innovative icon-based keyboard. This personalized keyboard allows users to edit and customize their messaging experience, making communication more engaging and reflective of individual expression. Siine aims to transform the conventional keyboard interface, enhancing its functionality and user-friendliness to bring enjoyment back to everyday messaging. The team comprises experts and enthusiasts with diverse backgrounds in academia, programming, and design, working together to redefine how users interact with digital communication tools. For more information, visit www.Siine.com.
MacoScope is a software company focused on developing applications for Apple OS X and iOS platforms. The company creates tailored products for desktop, iPhone, and iPad, catering to the specific needs of its clients. By specializing in these operating systems, MacoScope aims to deliver effective and user-friendly applications that enhance the functionality of Apple devices.