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Metropolis is an AI and computer vision start-up built to modernize parking and empower the future of mobility. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Metropolis is an AI and computer vision start-up built to modernize parking and empower the future of mobility. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Edufii, Inc. operates a cloud-based coaching platform and skill development network designed to enhance performance for athletes and coaches. Its primary product, TrainingSpaces, enables users to capture and share techniques, drills, and recaps using videos, photos, audio, and text across various training environments, including courses, courts, fields, and gyms. The platform also supports the integration of feedback from various training aids and technologies. Edufii's clientele includes golf professionals, fitness trainers, mental coaches, baseball and soccer coaches, as well as physical therapists. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California.

Iosil Energy Corporation specializes in the production and marketing of high-purity polysilicon, a critical raw material for solar cells. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Groveport, Ohio, the company has established research and development facilities at the National Institute for Nanotechnology in Edmonton, Alberta. Iosil Energy utilizes innovative technology to purify silicon from waste material generated by wafer sawing operations, known as "kerf." This process not only enhances the purity of the polysilicon produced but also reduces energy consumption and equipment requirements, allowing for a more cost-effective solution for clients in the solar industry.

Zadspace Inc., a Norwalk, Connecticut is a software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based platform that enables retailers to deliver targeted advertisements on 4” x 6” color labels affixed to packages shipped to consumers, has closed a $3.2m Series B venture financing round.

Glycos Biotechnologies, Inc. is a Houston-based company specializing in food science and biotechnology. Founded in 2007, it focuses on developing personalized nutritional foods aimed at addressing dietary deficiencies associated with various health conditions. Its product offerings include Monomega, a pre-digested form of essential omega-3 fatty acids for cell growth; Monomega-V, which enhances the delivery of essential fatty acids along with vitamins; and Peptide Plus, a plant-based protein hydrolysate tailored for individual gut functions. In addition to its nutritional products, Glycos Biotechnologies collaborates with partners in the fuels and chemicals sectors to facilitate the production of high-value products from non-food feedstocks, helping to enhance profitability and reduce carbon footprints. The company works with ethanol and biodiesel businesses, as well as biorefinery operators, to provide integrated solutions for alternative chemicals and fuels production.

Zadspace Inc., a Norwalk, Connecticut is a software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based platform that enables retailers to deliver targeted advertisements on 4” x 6” color labels affixed to packages shipped to consumers, has closed a $3.2m Series B venture financing round.

BOOM! Entertainment, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based publishing company specializing in comic books and graphic novels for a diverse audience. Established in 2005 by Ross Richie, the company operates through four primary imprints: BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia. Each imprint produces a range of original and licensed works, including popular titles such as Lumberjanes, The Woods, Giant Days, Klaus, and Mouse Guard, as well as adaptations of well-known franchises like WWE and Power Rangers. BOOM! Entertainment has garnered critical acclaim for its storytelling and creativity, and it has established partnerships for film and television adaptations, further expanding its presence in the entertainment industry.

Prolacta Bioscience Inc. specializes in developing and producing human milk-based nutritional products tailored for premature and critically ill infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Duarte, California, the company offers a range of products including human milk fortifiers, caloric fortifiers, standardized human milk, and ready-to-feed formulas. Prolacta is notable for being the first company to provide a human milk fortifier made entirely from human milk, known as Prolact+ H2MF. The company operates a pharmaceutical-grade processing facility that employs patented methods to ensure the quality and safety of its products, which address the immunological and nutritional needs of vulnerable infants. Prolacta Bioscience is committed to enhancing the quality of life for critically ill infants through innovative research and specialized formulations.

Sensitech® is a world leader in supply chain visibility. Their innovative monitoring products and services help to maintain the quality, integrity and security of their customers' valuable products at every step in their journey, all around the world. For more than 25 years, leading companies in the food, pharmaceutical, industrial, consumer goods, and other industries have relied on Sensitech to help protect their products—and their bottom lines.