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Mission Box SL operates an online sales platform where users can buy, collect, and send their order from one point to another within a city. It enables users to buy products from the associated shops and local businesses to sell its products online through its portal. The company operates in Spain and Mexico City. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Granada, Spain.

Jüsto is an online delivery-only grocery store chain that offers a wide range of fruits, vegetables, meat products, beauty products, and house supplies that can be delivered at every consumers' doorstep. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Mexico City.

Enuu AG, based in Biel, Switzerland, provides a free sharing service for light electric vehicles (LEVs), primarily aimed at facilitating last-mile transportation. The company has developed an app that allows users to locate available vehicles within designated service zones and unlock them for use. In addition to its vehicle-sharing services, Enuu also features an innovative advertising platform that integrates with its operations, enhancing the overall user experience while promoting local businesses.

Forward is a startup focused on transforming healthcare delivery by incorporating advanced technologies that have been underutilized in the industry, such as sensors, mobile applications, and artificial intelligence. Founded in January 2016 by former executives from Google and Uber, Forward operates primary care clinics that emphasize personalized patient care. Through its mobile application and natural language processing system, the company enhances healthcare services, offering features like body scanning, genetic screening, real-time blood testing, and home monitoring of vital signs. These innovations empower patients to take control of their health, promote transparency, and foster better collaboration with their primary care physicians. Backed by prominent investors and entrepreneurs, Forward aims to redefine the patient experience in healthcare.

Synthesia Ltd. develops artificial intelligence driven video production platform to create high-end videos. The company’s video synthesis platform allows to create high-end videos for many applications, including personalized advertising, corporate communications, and e-learning. Its platform synchronizes the lip movements in a video to a new dialogue track, which enables video content to be translated into foreign languages, widening distribution channels. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Verse is the payments technology platform that takes the friction out of storing, spending and sharing money. The mobile app allows you to share payments easily, instantly and with no hidden fees and also allows you to choose whether your transactions are private or public so that you can have fun while keeping track of your financial activities. Verse is available for both Android and iOS-based phones and transactions are completed in less than two business days. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

Ample, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in electric battery stations and battery swap solutions for electric vehicles. Founded in 2014, Ample employs autonomous robotics and smart-battery technology to address the energy delivery challenges associated with electric transportation. The company's innovative platform provides a rapid and economical charging solution, allowing electric vehicles to receive a full charge in just minutes. By making battery swapping widely accessible, Ample aims to facilitate the adoption of electric cars, supporting the vision of making electric vehicles available to a broader audience.

Visla Labs Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform tailored for the radiology and healthcare sectors. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on enhancing medical diagnostics through advanced AI technologies, aiming to improve the efficiency and accuracy of radiological assessments.

Jawbone Health Hub, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in health data analytics. Founded in 2017, it focuses on collecting consumer health data and utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence to generate insights. The primary goal of Jawbone Health is to help users identify lifestyle diseases early and provide guidance towards healthier living. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to empower individuals to take control of their health by leveraging data-driven insights.

Shujinko Inc. develops compliance and information technology audit software solutions. It offers automated evidence collection engine for cloud compliance, security compliance at cloud, and automate audit preparation. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Hickies Inc. specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of innovative elastic lacing systems that replace traditional shoelaces, allowing sneakers to function as slip-ons. Founded in 2011 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company offers a range of products designed for various types of footwear, including running, golf, tennis, and fitness shoes. Hickies' laces are made from a flexible thermoplastic elastomer, providing adaptive fit and tension control while ensuring comfort and stability. Customers benefit from a customizable solution that eliminates the need to tie or untie shoes, enhancing the convenience of everyday footwear. The company's products are available through both retail stores and online channels.

Pixowl Inc. is a mobile game development company based in San Francisco, California, with additional development studios in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Founded in 2011, Pixowl focuses on creating engaging games for casual gamers, children, and families. The company offers games under several brands, including The Sandbox, Greedy Grub, and Doodle Grub. One of its most notable titles, "The Sandbox," allows players to create and share their own pixelated worlds and was recognized by Apple as one of the Best Games of 2012. Pixowl emphasizes player-centric world-building experiences and incorporates comic book art into its games, enabling a unique integration of storytelling and interactive gameplay. As of 2018, Pixowl operates as a subsidiary of Animoca Brands Corporation Limited.

CookUnity is a personalized meal subscription platform that connects independent chefs with food enthusiasts. Founded in 2015 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company allows customers to select from a diverse menu of fully prepared dishes. These meals are crafted by talented chefs using sustainably-sourced ingredients and seasonal produce. The platform caters to busy individuals seeking healthy dining options, offering a rotating selection of chef-special cuisines that change weekly based on availability. By delivering meals directly to customers' doorsteps, CookUnity aims to provide an accessible and enjoyable at-home dining experience.

WaveSense is commercializing technology developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory that has proven to be a successful in a military context. After years of development, MIT’s ultra-wide band radar was first deployed in Afghanistan in 2013. The technology allowed military vehicles to stay on previously-mapped routes by matching radar measurements with maps of subterranean geology.

Reclamador S.L. is an online platform based in Madrid and Barcelona, Spain, that facilitates the process of filing claims for various issues, primarily focusing on the airline and banking sectors. Founded in 2012, the platform allows users to claim compensation for flight delays, cancellations, overbooking, and baggage problems, as well as issues related to banking products and services. Additionally, Reclamador offers support for claims involving accidents, labor disputes, and consumer rights. The company operates on a success fee model, charging customers only when their claims are successfully managed and compensation is obtained from the respective companies. Reclamador's services are currently available throughout Spain, providing a streamlined approach to consumer complaints in multiple sectors.

WaveSense is commercializing technology developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory that has proven to be a successful in a military context. After years of development, MIT’s ultra-wide band radar was first deployed in Afghanistan in 2013. The technology allowed military vehicles to stay on previously-mapped routes by matching radar measurements with maps of subterranean geology.

AdMobilize LLC is a big data company based in Miami, Florida, that specializes in providing real-time metrics and intelligence for outdoor and indoor advertising, as well as other sectors like vending machines. The company offers a suite of products, including AdPlatform, AdBeacon, and AdDashboard, which enable advertisers to identify and engage their target audiences while gathering in-depth analytics on advertisement viewership. Innovative features such as Pay-Per-Look and Pay-Per-Face allow advertisers to accurately measure campaign impressions in real-time within physical environments. AdMobilize's technology integrates seamlessly with existing hardware and software, delivering advanced computer vision solutions tailored to customer needs. The company also has a strategic partnership with Verizon and operates offices in London, Bogota, and Sao Paulo, supporting its mission to connect the physical world with the online grid.