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Academia.edu is a platform for academics to share research papers. It aims to accelerate the world's research. Academics use Academia.edu to share their research, monitor deep analytics around the impact of their research, and track the research of academics they follow. Over 132 million academics have signed up to Academia.edu, adding 25 million papers. Academia.edu attracts over 52 million unique visitors a month. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Vitruvian specializes in the development of advanced fitness equipment that provides a comprehensive full-body workout. The company utilizes intelligent strength algorithms to dynamically adjust physical resistance in real-time, allowing for workouts that are customized to individual strength levels. This innovative approach optimizes muscle development and enhances fitness results more efficiently. In addition to smart fitness hardware, Vitruvian offers a range of weight racks, personal training sessions, and gym classes, all designed to deliver an enhanced training experience endorsed by elite athletes.

Expensify, Inc. is a cloud-based expense management service founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in London and Australia. The platform caters to a wide range of users, including individuals, non-profits, small businesses, and corporations, enabling them to streamline the process of managing expenses. Users can create expense reports by importing expenses and receipts from credit cards or mobile devices, and the patented SmartScan technology allows for automatic receipt scanning and expense matching. Reimbursement options include ACH Direct Deposit and integration with payroll solutions. Expensify's features also encompass expense tracking, invoicing, bill payments, and travel booking, making it a comprehensive financial management tool for various business sizes. The company has established a strategic partnership with TripActions to enhance its service offerings.

GO1 provides a platform that allows companies to upscale their workforce with on-demand training and a dynamic content-driven platform for companies that are Open to Learn. The funding follows an integration with Microsoft Teams, which enables organizations using Teams to learn directly within their workplace ecosystem. Individuals can now find, consume, share, and discuss learning resources from its library of online learning resources.

Vurbl Media, Inc. operates a streaming audio platform that focuses on user-generated and various other audio types across 40 categories. Founded in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, Vurbl provides a creator-first platform that allows content creators to upload their audio creations, grow their audience, and monetize their work. The platform aims to transform the distribution and consumption of audio-centric information on the web, enabling users to access a diverse range of audio content easily.

Vurbl Media, Inc. operates a streaming audio platform that focuses on user-generated and various other audio types across 40 categories. Founded in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, Vurbl provides a creator-first platform that allows content creators to upload their audio creations, grow their audience, and monetize their work. The platform aims to transform the distribution and consumption of audio-centric information on the web, enabling users to access a diverse range of audio content easily.

Vurbl Media, Inc. operates a streaming audio platform that focuses on user-generated and various other audio types across 40 categories. Founded in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, Vurbl provides a creator-first platform that allows content creators to upload their audio creations, grow their audience, and monetize their work. The platform aims to transform the distribution and consumption of audio-centric information on the web, enabling users to access a diverse range of audio content easily.

Chatterize builds conversational chatbots that help young Chinese kids speak English with confidence.

Practera closes the skills gap between University and Workplace by enabling experiential learning at massive scale. Employers are constantly demanding graduates with more work-ready skills, but Universities struggle to deliver high quality work integrated learning to large numbers of students. Practera helps Universities and corporates deliver excellent experiential programs, cost effectively, at scales of hundreds to thousands of students. Our business model is supported by proprietary technology which we have developed specifically for work integrated learning. Work integrated learning is a rapidly growing $50bn industry within the $1.5T global higher education market. There is opportunity for disruption because existing solutions, such as internships, have high overheads and are hard to scale for both Corporate and University participants. We believe that our smart technology, combined with the right business model, can also help change the economics and outcomes of work integrated learning, creating dramatic growth opportunities for the industry. We are leveraging the same technology capabilities and trends that are driving the adoption of MOOCs, learning analytics and adaptive learning.

OpusXenta specializes in cemetery management software that helps businesses in the death care industry manage their operations effectively amidst evolving market demands. The company's solutions include a visual map of grave locations, comprehensive tracking of deceased and related records to ensure compliance, and automated workflows that streamline processes. Additionally, the software provides maintenance scheduling and analytical insights, enabling cemetery operators to enhance customer experiences, minimize sales friction, and drive revenue growth. By offering these critical tools, OpusXenta allows clients to concentrate on their strategic goals rather than the operational systems that support them.

Practera closes the skills gap between University and Workplace by enabling experiential learning at massive scale. Employers are constantly demanding graduates with more work-ready skills, but Universities struggle to deliver high quality work integrated learning to large numbers of students. Practera helps Universities and corporates deliver excellent experiential programs, cost effectively, at scales of hundreds to thousands of students. Our business model is supported by proprietary technology which we have developed specifically for work integrated learning. Work integrated learning is a rapidly growing $50bn industry within the $1.5T global higher education market. There is opportunity for disruption because existing solutions, such as internships, have high overheads and are hard to scale for both Corporate and University participants. We believe that our smart technology, combined with the right business model, can also help change the economics and outcomes of work integrated learning, creating dramatic growth opportunities for the industry. We are leveraging the same technology capabilities and trends that are driving the adoption of MOOCs, learning analytics and adaptive learning.

BibliU is a digital educational service designed to enhance the learning experience for university students. It provides access to a vast library of textbooks and monographs, allowing students to search for relevant materials easily. The platform also facilitates interaction among students and professors, promoting collaborative learning and engagement. By streamlining access to educational content, BibliU aims to make the learning process more efficient and effective.

In an increasingly fast changing world where 60% of young people are training for jobs that will no longer exist in 20 years , our mission is to help students confidently answer the difficult question, “What on earth do I do with my life when I finish school, and how do I get there?” Art of Smart Education helps students: (1) Excel at school through world class tutoring & mentoring so they have options for tertiary study (2) Develop critical career and leadership skills demanded by employers so they are prepared for work (3) Roadtest careers through work experience so they can make informed decisions about their future Based on 8 years of research we’ve conducted with Australia’s top students, we've built a reputation for our holistic approach to helping students develop strong academic foundations and critical life skills. We are proud to have helped over 3,000 students in NSW and Victoria on average achieve mark improvements of 19.41% and helped students successfully transition from school to rewarding and challenging further studies and careers. Along the way, we’ve been featured on the ABC and SBS and in the Sun Herald, Daily Telegraph and Perth Times. We’ve also won or been named a finalist in 10 Business Awards for Excellence in Education, Service and Innovation.

Afiniti, Inc. is a multinational company specializing in artificial intelligence solutions that enhance customer-employee interactions by identifying and predicting patterns of human behavior. Its primary offering, enterprise behavioral pairing (EBP), utilizes advanced analytics to match customers with employees in a way that improves the quality of interactions and increases profitability for businesses. Afiniti serves a diverse range of industries, including telecommunications, insurance, financial services, healthcare, and hospitality, operating in 18 countries and generating significant economic value for clients. The company holds over 200 patents and has established strategic alliances, including one with McKinsey & Company. Founded in 2006 and based in Washington, D.C., Afiniti has expanded its presence globally with offices in major cities across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

OpusXenta specializes in cemetery management software that helps businesses in the death care industry manage their operations effectively amidst evolving market demands. The company's solutions include a visual map of grave locations, comprehensive tracking of deceased and related records to ensure compliance, and automated workflows that streamline processes. Additionally, the software provides maintenance scheduling and analytical insights, enabling cemetery operators to enhance customer experiences, minimize sales friction, and drive revenue growth. By offering these critical tools, OpusXenta allows clients to concentrate on their strategic goals rather than the operational systems that support them.

Afiniti, Inc. is a multinational company specializing in artificial intelligence solutions that enhance customer-employee interactions by identifying and predicting patterns of human behavior. Its primary offering, enterprise behavioral pairing (EBP), utilizes advanced analytics to match customers with employees in a way that improves the quality of interactions and increases profitability for businesses. Afiniti serves a diverse range of industries, including telecommunications, insurance, financial services, healthcare, and hospitality, operating in 18 countries and generating significant economic value for clients. The company holds over 200 patents and has established strategic alliances, including one with McKinsey & Company. Founded in 2006 and based in Washington, D.C., Afiniti has expanded its presence globally with offices in major cities across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Mumba is a developer of an employee engagement platform designed to enhance productivity and engagement within large, dispersed workforces. The platform integrates various IT systems into a single application, providing a consistent user interface that is accessible from any device. By consolidating key business functions and incorporating advanced communication and well-being tools, Mumba aims to simplify work processes and improve the overall experience for employees. This approach enables organizations to foster a more engaged and productive workforce, ultimately facilitating a better work-life balance for their employees.

Lumitron Technologies, based in Irvine, California, specializes in the development of advanced X-ray systems that enhance imaging and therapeutic capabilities. Founded in 2013, the company commercializes a novel X-ray technique initially developed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. This technology utilizes a high-energy laser light source, known as Laser-Compton, which offers the power of a large synchrotron in a compact device akin to a modern CT scanner, at a significantly lower cost. Lumitron's systems aim to replace traditional X-ray and CT scanners in medical settings, providing detailed identification of tumors while minimizing radiation exposure. The company's innovations enable ultrahigh-fidelity imaging, ultra-low dose radiography, and hyper-precision radiotherapy, supporting healthcare providers in performing advanced imaging and targeted therapies in existing clinical environments.