Public Goods manufactures and markets unisex health, beauty, household, grocery, and vitamins and supplements. The company offers products, including hair and body products, dental care, menstrual care, essential oils, travel, gifts, cleaners, tree free paper, laundry, kitchen, bathroom, linens, candles, cereals and breakfast, beverages, pastas and sauces, baking, soups, canned goods, spices, condiments, oils and vinegars, snacks, and vitamins and supplements for women's health, men's health, heart, hair/skin/nails, immunity, stress, fitness, and protein powders. The company sells its products online. Public Goods was formerly known as Morgans. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in New York, New York.
Developer of telemedicine kit designed to monitor the male hormone optimization process. The company offers consulting services for anti-aging treatments and allows users to monitor their blood with the help of professional doctors through its FDA-approved testing system to book personalized treatment, enabling consumers to track their hormonal changes in order to get them treated in an affordable manner.
Accelerate3D Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in manufacturing 3D printers designed for producing plastic products and components. The company aims to enhance manufacturing efficiency by offering printers that operate ten times faster than the market standard. Accelerate3D provides on-demand manufacturing services, bridging the gap between high-cost custom manufacturing and low-cost high-volume production. Its in-house patented printers enable local micro-factories and small businesses to outsource their manufacturing needs, streamlining the production process and catering to diverse client requirements.
Axle AI, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing video search and management software, aimed at simplifying content management for various sectors, including corporate, sports, and education. Founded in 2012, the company offers browser-based solutions that allow content creators to easily search and manage their media files remotely. Its software employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance media tagging, searching, and collaboration, making these processes more accessible to mid-size organizations. Axle AI's offerings include a hardware/software bundle and a mobile cut editor that integrates with their core software. The company has established a significant presence, with over 600 sites utilizing its solutions, and has attracted investment from notable figures in the technology sector. The leadership team, including CEO Sam Bogoch, brings extensive experience in media management and product development, ensuring a responsive approach to customer needs through the use of modern web technologies and Agile methodologies.
SelfDecode is a personalized health report service that offers users detailed insights based on their genetic information. The platform interprets genetic data, lab results, and various health metrics to help individuals make informed wellness decisions. By analyzing genetics, blood tests, symptoms, and additional health data, SelfDecode predicts beneficial outcomes for lifestyle, dietary, and supplement changes. This approach aims to optimize health, prevent diseases, and empower users to adopt a proactive stance toward their well-being.
We use machine learning to accurately forecast electricity prices. Our customers, including a global renewable asset manager, use our software to improve revenue by millions of dollars per year.
Kanthaka is an app that connects people with on-demand personal trainers. We are combining advanced technology with the health and wellness industry to inspire human connection and help others achieve a healthier lifestyle.
Tost Beverages is an e-commerce company that sells dry non-alcoholic sparkling beverages. Its beverages are all-natural, low-calorie, and made of white tea, white cranberry, and ginger.
Uptown Network is a provider of hospitality solutions that specializes in restaurant management software and digital menu systems. Founded in 2011 and based in Naples, Florida, the company offers a range of products including kitchen sync, bar sync, and virtual wine lockers, as well as iPad menus that allow restaurants to update their offerings in real-time. This capability enables establishments to reflect changes in menu items, prices, and specials without the need for reprinting, enhancing operational efficiency. By improving menu management and food preparation tracking, Uptown Network's solutions aim to enhance the guest experience and streamline both front and back of house operations for bars and restaurants.
Limeloop, LLC operates a packaging and shipping platform designed to enhance the e-commerce experience for retailers. Founded in 2017 and based in Oakland, California, the company provides a comprehensive solution that includes visibility, security, and predictive analytics throughout the shipping process, from order placement to returns. Limeloop's platform also supports asset management, tracks environmental impact, and improves the post-purchase experience. Additionally, it enables e-commerce brands to implement reuse programs and allows shippers to monitor package locations, facilitating consumer feedback on deliveries. This combination of services aims to optimize logistics and foster sustainable practices in the shipping industry.
Wefunder is a San Francisco-based crowd-investing platform founded in 2011 that facilitates capital raising for startups by connecting them with a diverse pool of investors. The platform allows unaccredited investors to purchase equity in early-stage private companies, making it accessible for individuals to invest in disruptive businesses with contributions as small as one hundred dollars. Wefunder serves a wide range of industries, including technology, food and beverages, hardware, software, entertainment, retail, energy, financial services, consumer services, business services, and infrastructure. Through its online services, Wefunder aims to support the growth and development of emerging companies by democratizing investment opportunities.
Bee Mortgage App, Inc. is a Jacksonville, Florida-based company that has developed a mobile application designed to streamline the mortgage process using blockchain technology. The app, known as Bee, assists home buyers in assessing their mortgage eligibility and estimating monthly payments. Additionally, it provides real estate agents with insights into their clients' home buying budgets through an income analysis feature. Founded in 2019, Bee Mortgage App, Inc. aims to make homeownership more accessible and affordable by utilizing innovative technology, including a patent-pending income calculator.
InnaMed is developing a comprehensive care management platform.
Our team is developing an at-home blood testing device and remote monitoring software that enable patients to easily communicate quantitative and qualitative health assessments from home. The collected data feeds into algorithms that detect deterioration early and guide treatment decisions, improving outcomes and reducing costs. We are focusing on chronic conditions starting with heart failure, kidney failure and post-transplant care.
EnergyX is a clean technology company founded in 2018 and based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It specializes in optimizing the lithium extraction process to support the transition to sustainable energy. The company develops innovative technologies for lithium extraction and solid-state batteries, addressing all facets of the battery supply chain. By focusing on brine lithium extraction and refinement, EnergyX aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of lithium production, ultimately reducing costs for its clients. Through its advancements in solid-state battery technology, EnergyX contributes to the broader adoption of renewable energy solutions.
Lora DiCarlo is a company that specializes in developing micro-robotic sexual stimulators designed to provide women with a hands-free blended sensation. Utilizing biomimicry, the company translates the characteristics of human anatomy, such as the mouth, tongue, and fingers, into advanced microrobotic mechanisms. One of its flagship products, Osé, is designed to adapt to each woman's unique physiology, facilitating a personalized experience that aims to make achieving blended orgasms more accessible. By combining innovative technology with an understanding of human intimacy, Lora DiCarlo seeks to enhance personal pleasure in a way that mimics the sensations of a human partner.
AlphaFlow, Inc. operates an online investment platform focused on real estate assets, providing tech-driven investment management services. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in New York, the company offers professionally managed portfolios of real estate loans to institutional investors and accredited individuals. AlphaFlow collaborates with residential real estate lenders nationwide, employing a comprehensive underwriting process that evaluates over 50 factors. The firm specializes in diversifying investments by distributing client portfolios across 75 to 100 loans in more than 15 states, thereby creating optimized portfolios. By automating best practices in investment management, such as diversification and institutional-quality data analytics, AlphaFlow enables investors to access real estate opportunities without the high fees and minimum requirements typical of traditional investing. This approach promotes a more accessible and intelligent way for investors to engage in real estate.
Kanda Products and Services Ltd operates a financial platform that supports tradespeople by providing tools for quoting, invoicing, and financing. The company enables tradespeople to offer financing options to their customers, facilitating the conversion of leads and ensuring timely payments. Kanda's software includes an estimating tool that allows contractors to send detailed estimates while offering escrow financing for clients who may struggle to pay upfront. This approach not only enhances the competitiveness of tradespeople but also makes it more affordable for homeowners to engage in necessary work on their properties. Founded in 2018 and based in Redditch, United Kingdom, Kanda was previously known as Trade Smart (Holdings) Limited before rebranding in April 2018.
Lupii specializes in producing plant-based food products, focusing on the nutritional benefits of the Lupini bean. The company offers a range of snack bars crafted from beans, nuts, seeds, dates, and dried fruits, available in various flavors including almond butter cinnamon raisin, peanut butter cacao nib, and tahini lemon cranberry. These products are designed to cater to consumers seeking vegan, gluten-free, and health-conscious dietary options.
Mezli operates a network of fully autonomous shipping-container restaurants, referred to as "auto-kitchens," that specialize in modern Mediterranean cuisine at affordable prices. Founded by three individuals during their time at Stanford, Mezli aims to address the challenge of accessing healthy, convenient meals without the high costs typically associated with takeout. The company's robotic systems are designed to efficiently handle ingredients, allowing for the preparation and packaging of meals tailored to customer preferences. This innovative approach enables Mezli to provide quality food options for takeout and delivery, making healthy eating accessible to a broader audience.
Worklete reduces musculoskeletal injuries in transportation, shipping and logistics companies by 53% on average, saving them millions of dollars a year in injury-related costs. Its mobile-ready platform builds safe habits over time, strengthening safety culture while improving operational efficiency. Founded in 2015, Worklete’s customers include Nestlé Waters, Penske Logistics, and Hub Group Trucking. Worklete is headquartered in San Francisco and has secured $8M in funding from Trinity Ventures, Launch Capital, RiverPark Ventures, and Kapor Capital. To learn more, visit http://worklete.com/.
Nada is a fintech and investment platform focused on enhancing accessibility to homeownership and real estate wealth. The company enables homeowners to unlock their home equity, providing them with immediate liquidity without incurring additional debt or monthly payments. This approach allows homeowners and homebuyers to save money on real estate transactions while offering investors direct access to the home equity market. By simplifying the process of homeownership, Nada aims to make it more rewarding and accessible for a broader audience.
Miso is a technology company that operates an online-to-offline platform primarily focused on delivering on-demand home services in South Korea. Through its mobile applications for iOS and Android, Miso offers a variety of services, including home cleaning, moving, installation, repair, flooring, and interior design. The platform connects users with verified service providers, ensuring quality through a rating system and convenient payment options. Miso aims to enhance the home service experience by providing reliable, hotel-like cleaning and other household services, thereby addressing the growing demand for quality and convenience in the home services market.
Great talent is global, but for most companies, hiring is still local. They take the friction out of the remote hiring experience, enabling companies to simplify their hiring process and find previously untapped developers. They want to empower talent around the world to land great opportunities.
Talla, Inc. is an AI and automation platform that specializes in transforming customer support operations for businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, Talla enhances customer satisfaction and boosts the productivity of support representatives by automating support workflows. The platform allows users to self-serve accurate answers to their inquiries while continuously learning and improving through machine learning. Talla also integrates seamlessly with various tools used by support teams, differentiating itself from other providers in the market.
We're building a brand new supermarket. We work with award-winning producers to make our own brand of supermarket products and ship them straight to our customers.
Season Three is a direct-to-consumer apparel brand based in New York that specializes in designing innovative footwear, particularly all-weather hiking boots. The company focuses on creating products that blend functionality and style, ensuring that their boots are not only capable of withstanding harsh conditions but also fashionable enough for everyday wear. By utilizing advanced technology, Season Three offers boots that are waterproof, water-repellent, breathable, comfortable, and durable, catering to the diverse lifestyle needs of consumers. The brand's emphasis on versatility and performance positions it uniquely in the competitive footwear market.
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Miso Robotics, Inc. develops and manufactures artificial intelligence-driven robots that assist chefs in the restaurant and prepared food industries. Founded in 2016 and based in Pasadena, California, the company focuses on enhancing kitchen operations by automating tasks such as food preparation, grilling, frying, and final assembly. One of its notable products is Flippy, a robotic arm designed for grilling burgers. Flippy can grab unwrapped burger patties, position them on a grill, monitor cooking times and temperatures, and notify human cooks when to add toppings like cheese. Miso Robotics aims to improve consistency and efficiency in commercial kitchens, ultimately enhancing the dining experience while reducing operational costs.
Knightscope, Inc. specializes in developing autonomous robots designed for physical security across various sectors in the United States. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers solutions that create an autonomous physical presence, enabling real-time data collection from the environment and alerting users to anomalies. Its technology integrates self-driving capabilities, robotics, and artificial intelligence to enhance security measures. Knightscope's product lineup includes the K1 stationary robot, the K3 indoor model, and the K5 outdoor unit, with a K7 multi-terrain version currently in development. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including law enforcement, healthcare, retail, and corporate campuses, focusing on crime prediction and prevention.
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TerraCycle, Inc. is a company that specializes in upcycling and recycling non-recyclable waste materials, such as used yogurt cups, drink pouches, chip bags, and toothbrushes. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Trenton, New Jersey, TerraCycle transforms this waste into a diverse range of consumer products. Their offerings include bags, gardening supplies, cleaning solutions, fertilizers, office supplies, outdoor products, gifts, and school items. The company produces tote bags, specialty cleaners, worm compost fertilizers, bird feeders, lunch boxes, and various other products. TerraCycle sells its items through online retailers and direct sales, both in the United States and internationally. With additional offices in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia, TerraCycle is committed to reducing waste and promoting sustainability on a global scale.
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Orangewood Labs Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of customized furniture. Utilizing advanced robotic technology, Orangewood Labs produces high-quality, aesthetically pleasing furniture on demand, enabling scalability to meet diverse customer needs. The company's innovative approach combines automation with personalized design, allowing for a unique blend of efficiency and customization in the furniture industry.
Monogram Orthopaedics
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Robotics 3D Printing of Joints for Mechanical Efficiency in Orthopedic Surgery
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Operator of a legal marketplace intended to assist consumers in connecting with local independent attorneys. The company's platform matches attorneys who provide a-la-carte legal services at fixed rates with clients, enabling users to get access to an attorney when needed.
OurHealthMate is a health and wellness company that provides a web-based platform for hospitals and clinics. Its platform allows its clients to manage their interactions with patients and monitor health conditions. It also features an online payment for health-checkups. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.
3TEN8 develops a cloud SaaS-based platform that helps mobile operators to understand and optimize their wireless networks and subscriber's experience. They creating cognitive operations technology (AIOps) for closed-loop, self-healing, and self-operating networks in 4G, 5G, and beyond. Its software provides insights and analytics for mobile carriers. The company 's self-learning artificial intelligence technology predicts outages and network degradations and delivers self-healing actionable insights focused on preventing customer impact. Amr Salem, Naresh Guntupalli, and Elica Rahdar founded 3TEN8 on August 15, 2014. It has its headquarters in Santa Clara in California.
Qunomedical is a digital health platform designed to connect patients with high-quality, affordable healthcare options worldwide. The platform facilitates easy access to information about various medical treatments, allowing users to search for desired procedures and explore hospitals and clinics by country. Qunomedical aims to empower patients by providing comprehensive details about treatments, doctors, hospitals, pricing, and locations, thereby addressing the common challenges of lengthy waiting times and limited treatment information. Recognizing that each patient has unique medical and emotional needs, Qunomedical seeks to offer personalized care support throughout the healthcare journey, providing a trusted partner for patients navigating their healthcare choices.
The Riveter is a membership workspace and community platform for women and allies. They provide daily programming to cultivate skills, from Podcasting 101 to angel investment pitch clinics. Moreover, they also give their members space to focus on wellness, including movement studios with daily classes, meditation rooms, and a full program of relevant conversations and workshops.
Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.
OurHealthMate is a health and wellness company that provides a web-based platform for hospitals and clinics. Its platform allows its clients to manage their interactions with patients and monitor health conditions. It also features an online payment for health-checkups. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.