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Developer of a robotics technology designed to address the outdoor labor shortage. The company's technology is used in lawn, turf, and grounds maintenance services, enabling clients to maintain the outdoor environment by using AI models to deploy human and robot crews.

Rejuvenation Technologies Inc. develops nucleoside-modified telomerase reverse transcriptase messenger ribonucleic acid to extend telomeres for human health extension. It offers cell therapies, which includes tissue engineering, tissue and cell transplants, skin grafts, immunotherapy, and regeneration medicine. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Mountain View, California.

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.

Turion Space is a company focused on addressing the growing issue of orbital debris and enhancing satellite operations. It develops a spacecraft equipped with vision sensors and robotic arms that can rendezvous with existing satellites and large debris objects. This spacecraft is designed to monitor and track space objects, capturing essential data about the operational environment. Using its onboard propulsion system, Turion's spacecraft can either deorbit debris or adjust the orbits of satellites, thereby promoting sustainable practices in Earth's orbital space. By offering these services, Turion Space aims to facilitate the maintenance of Earth orbits in light of the increasing accumulation of space debris.

Talus Bio is a biotechnology startup specializing in drug discovery, particularly in the field of oncology. The company has developed a data-enabled platform that integrates cell processing with high-sensitivity quantitative proteomics and machine learning analytics. This innovative approach allows for the study of gene regulatory proteins within living cells, facilitating targeted small molecule drug development. By focusing on the mechanisms of gene regulation, Talus Bio aims to enhance drug development processes for clients in the healthcare sector, ultimately advancing therapies for cancer treatment.

Catena Biosciences is a biotechnology startup emerging from research at UC Berkeley, focused on developing innovative treatments for autoimmune disorders. The company has created an advanced protein coupling technology that allows for the rapid and selective fusion of proteins using natural amino acids, specifically tyrosine and cysteine. This method enhances the ability of researchers to design novel therapeutics not only for autoimmune disorders but also for oncology and vaccine development. By leveraging this unique platform, Catena Biosciences aims to transform the landscape of treatment options for these challenging medical conditions.

EKTO VR, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing innovative mobility solutions for virtual reality (VR) environments. The company's flagship product, Traverse, is a motorized wearable device designed to enhance locomotion in VR by simulating the sensation of walking. It features wearable robotic boots equipped with rotating plates that adjust to the user's walking direction and wheels that assist in leg movement. This technology allows users to remain stationary while engaging in immersive VR experiences, thereby reducing the risk of motion sickness commonly associated with VR gaming. EKTO VR aims to create a more engaging and comfortable experience for users in virtual environments.

Barnstorm Agtech is a robotic swarm-farming company that specializes in automating agricultural operations. Co-founded by Parker Wells, a fourth-generation farmer from Saskatchewan, and Mitchell London, an experienced entrepreneur, the company offers an open platform for the precision deployment of farming technology. By focusing on autonomous tractors and aerial drones, Barnstorm Agtech aims to enhance the efficiency of farming practices, allowing farmers to optimize their operations with advanced equipment. The company's innovative approach to agriculture seeks to transform traditional farming methods through the integration of robotics and automation.

Honeycomb Credit, Inc. owns and operates an electronic platform where business owners can seek to borrow money from investors, and where investors can offer loans to businesses. The company, through its funding portal, lets small businesses borrow money from their own customers in a community. It allows debt crowdfunding between lenders and borrowers. Honeycomb Credit, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Locomation, Inc. is a technology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in developing advanced trucking solutions through artificial intelligence and driver augmentation. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on enhancing safety and efficiency in the trucking industry with its innovative platform. Locomation's technology utilizes relay convoying, where a human-driven lead truck is followed by an autonomous truck, allowing for improved operational efficiency and cost reduction for trucking companies. The platform aims to eliminate truck-involved accidents and is applicable to various sectors, including commercial and defense transportation.

Underground Cellar is an innovative online wine marketplace for discovering and buying premium wine. Every day it features a winery, region, or varietal in a themed offering and randomly rewards consumers with free bottle swap-outs to rare and private-stash bottles from prestigious wineries. The company, which is located in San Francisco, CA, allows its users to purchase wine from its winery partners, and members can accumulate, store up to 500 bottles, and ship their purchases, in perfect conditions in a state-of-the-art wine cellar in California wine country.

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Gridwise, Inc. develops and operates a peer-to-peer driver intelligence mobile application for rideshare drivers. The company's software solution enables drivers to receive events and end time updates, real-time alerts, airport demand data, and maintain driver taskbar. Its application also enables to get alerts about traffic, weather, events letting out, and other nearby opportunities; calculate tax deductions and prepare detailed tax reports; automatically track mileage; and get real-time passenger data. Gridwise, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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