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Retrocausal is a leading developer of intelligence augmentation systems aimed at enhancing the capabilities of assembly operators, plant managers, and industrial engineers. The company specializes in a retroactivity platform that utilizes advanced artificial intelligence, including an AI-enabled camera system that monitors operators during routine tasks. This technology provides real-time audible and visual alerts to identify mistakes, fostering improvements in skills training, task guidance, and performance analytics. By integrating generative AI through its Copilot software, Retrocausal empowers low-skilled labor to undertake more complex and skilled tasks, significantly increasing productivity, quality, and safety on the shop floor.

SysGit creates a setting for engineering collaboration that reduces conflict when analyzing, managing, or designing complex systems. The company created a workflow for inclusive digital engineering that makes it simple to integrate different data sets from various design systems and tools. Prewitt Ridge's product Verve is an engineering collaboration environment that eases friction in complex systems. Within the tools where they are created, Verve records and manages engineering requirements for large, complex datasets.

UpdateAI specializes in artificial intelligence solutions that enhance customer interactions for SaaS companies. The company has developed a platform that automatically captures and summarizes key information from customer calls, focusing on follow-ups and next steps. This technology empowers customer-facing teams to improve their efficiency by eliminating the need for manual note-taking, allowing them to concentrate on fostering relationships and driving business growth. By preventing churn and facilitating revenue growth, UpdateAI helps organizations build and maintain valuable institutional knowledge.

Humankind operates as a Conversational Commerce SaaS platform that enables brands and retailers to offer personalized, human-led selling experiences through SMS. This innovative approach represents a new sales channel that enhances shopper engagement and significantly boosts conversion rates, achieving increases between 500% and 1,500%, along with higher average order values. The platform utilizes advanced communication technology, including built-in AI and natural language processing, to manage numerous customer interactions efficiently. By providing hyper-personalized expert recommendations, Humankind allows businesses to deliver tailored shopping experiences akin to having a personal consultant, such as a stylist or dietician, accessible via text message. This model not only enhances customer satisfaction and loyalty but also allows brands to turn this service into a profitable channel without the need for free offerings.

Dyania Health is a company focused on enhancing clinical research through its proprietary Synapsis AI platform. The platform automates manual chart review, a traditionally inefficient and time-consuming process in healthcare, allowing clinicians to provide optimal care when it is most needed. Dyania's technology is utilized by large healthcare systems to streamline enterprise-wide clinical trial pre-screening, conduct automated chart reviews for observational studies, and facilitate complex registry reporting. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, the platform efficiently analyzes unstructured electronic medical record data to identify potential candidates for clinical drug trials, ultimately improving the productivity and efficiency of clinical research teams while ensuring more accurate and timely patient care.

GrayMatter Robotics is a company specializing in advanced robotics solutions tailored for high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments. The firm addresses complex surface treatment and finishing challenges faced by manufacturers through its innovative robotic systems and proprietary artificial intelligence technologies. These smart robotic cells are designed to assist human operators with tedious and ergonomically demanding tasks, enhancing efficiency and productivity. By integrating AI capabilities into its robots, GrayMatter Robotics enables clients to streamline complex operations, ultimately improving their operational effectiveness and addressing the unique needs of diverse manufacturing processes.

Datch Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an online voice-visual interface platform tailored for industrial environments. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, Datch enables frontline workers to enhance their operational efficiency through intuitive voice interactions. The platform allows users to capture and manage real-time data, facilitating tasks such as creating work orders, logging information, and troubleshooting equipment breakdowns. By integrating seamlessly with existing enterprise asset management systems, Datch leverages artificial intelligence and natural language processing to improve data accuracy and support informed decision-making across various sectors, including mining, energy, and manufacturing. The company's innovative approach addresses common business process constraints, ultimately streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity on the shop floor.

Notisphere, Inc. is a technology company based in Manhattan Beach, California, that specializes in facilitating electronic communication of medical product recalls between suppliers and healthcare providers. Founded in 2019, Notisphere has developed a platform that streamlines the management of healthcare supply recalls and disruptions. The platform enables two-way, real-time communication, allowing suppliers to send recall alerts directly to providers who are affected, thus minimizing unnecessary notifications. By monitoring recall notices from regulatory agencies and cross-referencing them with inventory data, Notisphere enhances operational efficiency for both suppliers and providers. This approach not only reduces the time needed to address recalls but also decreases the risk of patient exposure to recalled items, ultimately resulting in significant savings for all parties involved.

Retrocausal is a leading developer of intelligence augmentation systems aimed at enhancing the capabilities of assembly operators, plant managers, and industrial engineers. The company specializes in a retroactivity platform that utilizes advanced artificial intelligence, including an AI-enabled camera system that monitors operators during routine tasks. This technology provides real-time audible and visual alerts to identify mistakes, fostering improvements in skills training, task guidance, and performance analytics. By integrating generative AI through its Copilot software, Retrocausal empowers low-skilled labor to undertake more complex and skilled tasks, significantly increasing productivity, quality, and safety on the shop floor.

Valiot is an artificial intelligence company headquartered in Austin, Texas, specializing in software solutions that optimize manufacturing and supply chain operations. Founded in 2017, Valiot develops AI and IoT-enabled software that integrates seamlessly with various data sources and administrative systems. This technological enhancement transforms manufacturing processes, enabling companies to achieve smart, connected operations. Valiot's solutions help plant managers identify and resolve production bottlenecks efficiently without the need to dismantle existing infrastructure or equipment. Its clientele includes notable global corporations such as Heineken, John Deere, Metalsa, and Lamosa.

Epsilon3 develops advanced software technology aimed at modernizing spacecraft operations and complex engineering tasks. The company focuses on creating an industry-standard operational software platform that enhances efficiency and user experience throughout the entire lifecycle of space missions. Its solutions provide interactive, real-time synchronized procedures, detailed analytics, and comprehensive reporting tools, catering to the needs of satellite operators, space manufacturers, and integrators. By improving operational processes, Epsilon3 enables its users to save time and reduce costs, ultimately driving greater productivity in space missions and engineering activities.

SysGit creates a setting for engineering collaboration that reduces conflict when analyzing, managing, or designing complex systems. The company created a workflow for inclusive digital engineering that makes it simple to integrate different data sets from various design systems and tools. Prewitt Ridge's product Verve is an engineering collaboration environment that eases friction in complex systems. Within the tools where they are created, Verve records and manages engineering requirements for large, complex datasets.

First Resonance, Inc. is a manufacturing software company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018. The firm focuses on developing a factory operating system that enhances day-to-day operations for modern manufacturers. Its platform enables engineers to manage, execute, analyze, and share hardware tests, supporting the product development cycle from prototype to full-scale production. By providing tools to track parts and processes, First Resonance helps companies in various sectors, including aviation, energy, and automation, to streamline their manufacturing processes and quickly identify bottlenecks. The system ultimately facilitates rapid iterations and improved time-to-market outcomes, offering decision-makers immediate insights into their operations.

GrayMatter Robotics is a company specializing in advanced robotics solutions tailored for high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments. The firm addresses complex surface treatment and finishing challenges faced by manufacturers through its innovative robotic systems and proprietary artificial intelligence technologies. These smart robotic cells are designed to assist human operators with tedious and ergonomically demanding tasks, enhancing efficiency and productivity. By integrating AI capabilities into its robots, GrayMatter Robotics enables clients to streamline complex operations, ultimately improving their operational effectiveness and addressing the unique needs of diverse manufacturing processes.

Balto Software Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing sales software powered by artificial intelligence and real-time conversation analytics. Founded in 2017 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, Balto's platform is designed to enhance the performance of contact center agents by providing live guidance during phone calls. The software alerts agents to potential mistakes, offers industry-specific suggestions, and monitors conversation milestones to ensure representatives remain on track. Additionally, it helps agents handle objections, recognize customer signals, and balance communication effectively. Balto's solutions are utilized by various sectors, including sales, customer service, and compliance, and have been instrumental in guiding over 150 million calls and delivering more than 185 million real-time recommendations. This proactive approach not only improves agent performance but also enhances customer satisfaction and drives increased revenue for businesses. Balto is recognized for its effectiveness, holding a high rating on customer review platforms.

Candid Wholesale is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and payment processes for wholesale businesses. The company develops order and inventory management software that offers digital solutions tailored to the needs of wholesale operations. Its tools address gaps in existing software by providing features for inventory management, order processing, sourcing, data management, and invoicing. This comprehensive approach enables brands, showrooms, and retailers to enhance their business decision-making and improve relationships with their customers.

Unstruk Data was started on the premise that expert domain knowledge is being lost at an alarming rate, as employees leave and projects end. For companies that manage and track real-world assets, as the volume of their acquired spatial and unstructured data rises, the amount of hidden or "dark" data increases even more rapidly. Unstruk offers a full-stack knowledge platform which leverages no-code machine learning and a user-friendly spatial data analytics interface. With the Unstruk Data Portal, geo-enabled businesses can catalog, correlate and search their video, audio, 3D point clouds, shape files, orthographic images, PDFs, emails (and more) - to make data-driven decisions more easily and without coding required. Data can be further enriched and correlated via external integrations with ESRI ArcGIS, satellite imagery providers, databases and other API-based services.

Epsilon3 develops advanced software technology aimed at modernizing spacecraft operations and complex engineering tasks. The company focuses on creating an industry-standard operational software platform that enhances efficiency and user experience throughout the entire lifecycle of space missions. Its solutions provide interactive, real-time synchronized procedures, detailed analytics, and comprehensive reporting tools, catering to the needs of satellite operators, space manufacturers, and integrators. By improving operational processes, Epsilon3 enables its users to save time and reduce costs, ultimately driving greater productivity in space missions and engineering activities.

Abstract is a SaaS (Software as a Service) company in the Gov and Legal Tech sectors. Our product Abstract AI, has two tiers: Abstract California and Abstract Enterprise. Abstract AI is a project management & intelligence platform for understanding the impact of government policies on business and communities, as well as a tool to help improve those policies. Abstract leverages AI models, and proprietary data processing tech, to uncover risk & opportunity that current & changing government policy poses for an organizations product, assets, investments, labor-force, manufacturing, etc…

First Resonance, Inc. is a manufacturing software company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018. The firm focuses on developing a factory operating system that enhances day-to-day operations for modern manufacturers. Its platform enables engineers to manage, execute, analyze, and share hardware tests, supporting the product development cycle from prototype to full-scale production. By providing tools to track parts and processes, First Resonance helps companies in various sectors, including aviation, energy, and automation, to streamline their manufacturing processes and quickly identify bottlenecks. The system ultimately facilitates rapid iterations and improved time-to-market outcomes, offering decision-makers immediate insights into their operations.

TrackStreet, Inc. is a software company that specializes in price monitoring and brand protection solutions for online retailers. Founded in 2015 and based in Las Vegas, Nevada, TrackStreet offers a Software-as-a-Service platform designed to help brands safeguard their pricing policies and enhance their multi-channel revenue. The platform utilizes advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation, to identify and address violations of branding guidelines across the internet. Its comprehensive suite of services includes market visibility, compliance monitoring, brand protection, and analytics for e-commerce platforms, thereby providing clients with actionable insights to strengthen customer relationships and drive sales. TrackStreet positions itself as a strategic partner to brands, enabling them to maintain control over their online presence and optimize their business performance.

Datch Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an online voice-visual interface platform tailored for industrial environments. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, Datch enables frontline workers to enhance their operational efficiency through intuitive voice interactions. The platform allows users to capture and manage real-time data, facilitating tasks such as creating work orders, logging information, and troubleshooting equipment breakdowns. By integrating seamlessly with existing enterprise asset management systems, Datch leverages artificial intelligence and natural language processing to improve data accuracy and support informed decision-making across various sectors, including mining, energy, and manufacturing. The company's innovative approach addresses common business process constraints, ultimately streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity on the shop floor.

Storyblaster, Inc. is a software company based in Studio City, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing a comprehensive platform for managing social media engagement and marketing. The platform enables users to interact with content through features such as commenting, retweeting, and liking posts, while also offering tools for ad buying, content strategy, and promotion. Storyblaster's solutions are designed to enhance customer engagement by providing brands with the necessary resources to connect authentically with their target audiences, ultimately driving increased sales and engagement. The company focuses on integrating various aspects of social media and marketing into a single, user-friendly interface.

Vocalytics is a conversational intelligence to real-time alerts for health, safety, and security. They discovered microphones embedded within CCTV systems are rarely used while previously launching and scaling a behavioral insights startup leveraging security camera footage and AI computer vision magic.

Dyania Health is a company focused on enhancing clinical research through its proprietary Synapsis AI platform. The platform automates manual chart review, a traditionally inefficient and time-consuming process in healthcare, allowing clinicians to provide optimal care when it is most needed. Dyania's technology is utilized by large healthcare systems to streamline enterprise-wide clinical trial pre-screening, conduct automated chart reviews for observational studies, and facilitate complex registry reporting. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, the platform efficiently analyzes unstructured electronic medical record data to identify potential candidates for clinical drug trials, ultimately improving the productivity and efficiency of clinical research teams while ensuring more accurate and timely patient care.

Abett is a developer of SaaS-based enterprise software focused on enhancing the management of healthcare data and costs. The company aims to provide transparency, competition, and accountability within the healthcare system, enabling self-insured employers to gain better access to and control over their data. By simplifying, automating, and securing the transfer of HR and healthcare information, Abett's software assists businesses in tracking and reducing their healthcare expenditures. This functionality allows organizations to operate more efficiently while maintaining strategic focus by facilitating the seamless transfer of critical files.

Balto Software Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing sales software powered by artificial intelligence and real-time conversation analytics. Founded in 2017 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, Balto's platform is designed to enhance the performance of contact center agents by providing live guidance during phone calls. The software alerts agents to potential mistakes, offers industry-specific suggestions, and monitors conversation milestones to ensure representatives remain on track. Additionally, it helps agents handle objections, recognize customer signals, and balance communication effectively. Balto's solutions are utilized by various sectors, including sales, customer service, and compliance, and have been instrumental in guiding over 150 million calls and delivering more than 185 million real-time recommendations. This proactive approach not only improves agent performance but also enhances customer satisfaction and drives increased revenue for businesses. Balto is recognized for its effectiveness, holding a high rating on customer review platforms.

VeriSIM Life, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2017. It specializes in developing disease-specific biosimulation models that utilize artificial intelligence to predict the clinical outcomes of new drugs prior to clinical trials. The company offers a range of tailored solutions designed for pre-clinical and clinical programs, all centered around its validated BIOiSIM platform, which accommodates small molecules, large molecules, and viruses. By replacing traditional animal testing with sophisticated software simulations, VeriSIM Life aims to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of drug development, ultimately contributing to increased human life expectancy and the personalization of healthcare treatments.

SoundCommerce is a data platform based in Seattle, Washington, co-founded in 2018 by Eric Best and Jared Stiff. The company focuses on providing consumer brands with advanced technology that enhances decision-making across various operational areas, including merchandising, supply chain, fulfillment, delivery, and customer service. Its platform leverages data science and a digital-native approach to help brands track real-time operational events, profitability, and customer lifetime value. By enabling brands to answer critical questions related to cross-channel and direct-to-consumer strategies, SoundCommerce aims to improve shopper experiences and drive profitable growth from the initial interaction to final delivery.

First Resonance, Inc. is a manufacturing software company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018. The firm focuses on developing a factory operating system that enhances day-to-day operations for modern manufacturers. Its platform enables engineers to manage, execute, analyze, and share hardware tests, supporting the product development cycle from prototype to full-scale production. By providing tools to track parts and processes, First Resonance helps companies in various sectors, including aviation, energy, and automation, to streamline their manufacturing processes and quickly identify bottlenecks. The system ultimately facilitates rapid iterations and improved time-to-market outcomes, offering decision-makers immediate insights into their operations.

Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. is a technology company that develops online tools and platforms to provide geospatial information for the aerospace and defense industries. With its suite of platforms, including Slingshot Earth, Slingshot Orbital, Slingshot Edge, and Slingshot Imagery, the company integrates data streams from various sources, such as satellites, drones, and ground-based sensors, to deliver critical insights that enhance decision-making for its clients. Operating from its headquarters in El Segundo, California, and an additional office in Austin, Texas, Slingshot Aerospace serves a diverse range of sectors, including energy, aerospace, insurance, military, government, engineering services, and emergency management. The company's mission is to empower both government and commercial space organizations by providing simulation and analytics solutions that improve mission success and ensure safe, reliable operations in complex environments.

SPIDR Tech, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in data-driven policing applications tailored for law enforcement agencies. Established in 2015 and located in Manhattan Beach, California, SPIDR Tech provides tools that enable law enforcement to leverage various data types, including intelligence, patrol metrics, and officer productivity insights, for improved operational efficiency. Its platform features a mobile application that allows officers to capture and link photos and videos to specific locations, people, and reports, in addition to incorporating data on traffic incidents, weather, and events to enhance traffic enforcement. SPIDR Tech's solutions also focus on community engagement, offering automated messaging capabilities to improve communication with victims and the public, thereby fostering community-police relationships while achieving significant cost savings and enhancing public perception of law enforcement.

Thankful, Inc. is a company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven platform aimed at enhancing online customer service. The platform is designed to deflect repetitive customer queries, thereby allowing customer care agents to focus on more complex issues. Key features of Thankful's software include automated question and answer responses, ticket routing, e-commerce actions, and advanced script management. By effectively managing and resolving large volumes of inquiries across various written channels, Thankful enhances customer satisfaction while also reducing operational costs for its clients in the e-commerce sector.

Storyblaster, Inc. is a software company based in Studio City, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing a comprehensive platform for managing social media engagement and marketing. The platform enables users to interact with content through features such as commenting, retweeting, and liking posts, while also offering tools for ad buying, content strategy, and promotion. Storyblaster's solutions are designed to enhance customer engagement by providing brands with the necessary resources to connect authentically with their target audiences, ultimately driving increased sales and engagement. The company focuses on integrating various aspects of social media and marketing into a single, user-friendly interface.

Till is a financial services company founded in 2017 and based in Alexandria, Virginia. It specializes in providing a financial platform tailored for the residential real estate rental industry. The platform is designed to optimize landlord revenue while promoting financial stability for residents through cash-based incentives and short-term rental loans. By offering alternatives that help tenants manage their rent payments and navigate unexpected financial challenges, Till empowers residents to enhance their financial well-being and stay current on their obligations. This dual focus on landlord efficiency and resident support positions Till as a key player in the rental market.

Elementary Robotics, Inc. is a Pasadena, California-based company that specializes in the manufacture of robots designed to assist humans in various industrial applications. Founded in 2017, Elementary Robotics focuses on automating quality assurance and traceability processes within AI-assisted manufacturing. Their robots are utilized to monitor and track the stages of assembly along production lines, serving diverse sectors such as electronics, automotive, medical, consumer packaged goods, and logistics. The company combines hardware and software to create a robust platform that leverages machine learning and computer vision, enabling intelligent automation of workflows. By providing easy-to-use software and deep learning AI, Elementary Robotics aims to enhance efficiency and productivity in repetitive tasks across various industries.

WhiteFox Defense Technologies, Inc. is a counter-drone airspace defense company focused on developing solutions to manage drones in sensitive airspace globally. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, the company offers a range of products including DroneFox, a software designed for automatic detection and mitigation of drone threats, and Scorpion, a technology that identifies and neutralizes drone threats for mobile units. Additionally, WhiteFox provides WISDM, a system that ensures trust and authentication of drones for various UTM systems, available as both a physical attachment and a software protocol. The company's clientele spans critical infrastructure protection, homeland security, public safety, and defense sectors, reflecting its commitment to enhancing airspace security.

Shipsi, Inc. is a logistics solutions provider specializing in instant and same-day delivery services for e-commerce retailers. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and focuses on empowering retailers to seamlessly integrate an “instant shipping” option into their checkout processes. By utilizing existing delivery networks and infrastructure, Shipsi enables customers to receive their orders within hours while providing live tracking updates to both retailers and consumers. This approach enhances the shopping experience by allowing online retailers to expedite product delivery and improve customer satisfaction.

Balto Software Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing sales software powered by artificial intelligence and real-time conversation analytics. Founded in 2017 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, Balto's platform is designed to enhance the performance of contact center agents by providing live guidance during phone calls. The software alerts agents to potential mistakes, offers industry-specific suggestions, and monitors conversation milestones to ensure representatives remain on track. Additionally, it helps agents handle objections, recognize customer signals, and balance communication effectively. Balto's solutions are utilized by various sectors, including sales, customer service, and compliance, and have been instrumental in guiding over 150 million calls and delivering more than 185 million real-time recommendations. This proactive approach not only improves agent performance but also enhances customer satisfaction and drives increased revenue for businesses. Balto is recognized for its effectiveness, holding a high rating on customer review platforms.

Placer.ai is a technology company that specializes in location analytics, offering a platform designed to provide real-time insights into consumer behavior and foot traffic patterns. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, the company utilizes anonymized location data from various sources to empower professionals in sectors such as retail, commercial real estate, hospitality, and economic development. Its platform enables users to collect and analyze data, conduct competitor analysis, and create dashboards that visualize trends and insights. This functionality allows businesses to make informed decisions regarding site selection, marketing strategies, and the optimization of store performance.

SPIDR Tech, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in data-driven policing applications tailored for law enforcement agencies. Established in 2015 and located in Manhattan Beach, California, SPIDR Tech provides tools that enable law enforcement to leverage various data types, including intelligence, patrol metrics, and officer productivity insights, for improved operational efficiency. Its platform features a mobile application that allows officers to capture and link photos and videos to specific locations, people, and reports, in addition to incorporating data on traffic incidents, weather, and events to enhance traffic enforcement. SPIDR Tech's solutions also focus on community engagement, offering automated messaging capabilities to improve communication with victims and the public, thereby fostering community-police relationships while achieving significant cost savings and enhancing public perception of law enforcement.

Sightline Maps provides cloud storage and browser-based viewing for LiDAR data.

VeriSIM Life, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2017. It specializes in developing disease-specific biosimulation models that utilize artificial intelligence to predict the clinical outcomes of new drugs prior to clinical trials. The company offers a range of tailored solutions designed for pre-clinical and clinical programs, all centered around its validated BIOiSIM platform, which accommodates small molecules, large molecules, and viruses. By replacing traditional animal testing with sophisticated software simulations, VeriSIM Life aims to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of drug development, ultimately contributing to increased human life expectancy and the personalization of healthcare treatments.

Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. is a technology company that develops online tools and platforms to provide geospatial information for the aerospace and defense industries. With its suite of platforms, including Slingshot Earth, Slingshot Orbital, Slingshot Edge, and Slingshot Imagery, the company integrates data streams from various sources, such as satellites, drones, and ground-based sensors, to deliver critical insights that enhance decision-making for its clients. Operating from its headquarters in El Segundo, California, and an additional office in Austin, Texas, Slingshot Aerospace serves a diverse range of sectors, including energy, aerospace, insurance, military, government, engineering services, and emergency management. The company's mission is to empower both government and commercial space organizations by providing simulation and analytics solutions that improve mission success and ensure safe, reliable operations in complex environments.

TrackStreet, Inc. is a software company that specializes in price monitoring and brand protection solutions for online retailers. Founded in 2015 and based in Las Vegas, Nevada, TrackStreet offers a Software-as-a-Service platform designed to help brands safeguard their pricing policies and enhance their multi-channel revenue. The platform utilizes advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation, to identify and address violations of branding guidelines across the internet. Its comprehensive suite of services includes market visibility, compliance monitoring, brand protection, and analytics for e-commerce platforms, thereby providing clients with actionable insights to strengthen customer relationships and drive sales. TrackStreet positions itself as a strategic partner to brands, enabling them to maintain control over their online presence and optimize their business performance.

Retina AI, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Santa Monica, California, specializes in harnessing artificial intelligence to organize, monitor, and provide actionable insights from client data. The company employs advanced algorithms to analyze existing data, enabling businesses to identify their highest-value customers. By delivering targeted insights, Retina AI helps clients effectively reach and engage similar customer profiles, enhancing their marketing strategies and overall business performance.

SPIDR Tech, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in data-driven policing applications tailored for law enforcement agencies. Established in 2015 and located in Manhattan Beach, California, SPIDR Tech provides tools that enable law enforcement to leverage various data types, including intelligence, patrol metrics, and officer productivity insights, for improved operational efficiency. Its platform features a mobile application that allows officers to capture and link photos and videos to specific locations, people, and reports, in addition to incorporating data on traffic incidents, weather, and events to enhance traffic enforcement. SPIDR Tech's solutions also focus on community engagement, offering automated messaging capabilities to improve communication with victims and the public, thereby fostering community-police relationships while achieving significant cost savings and enhancing public perception of law enforcement.

WhiteFox Defense Technologies, Inc. is a counter-drone airspace defense company focused on developing solutions to manage drones in sensitive airspace globally. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, the company offers a range of products including DroneFox, a software designed for automatic detection and mitigation of drone threats, and Scorpion, a technology that identifies and neutralizes drone threats for mobile units. Additionally, WhiteFox provides WISDM, a system that ensures trust and authentication of drones for various UTM systems, available as both a physical attachment and a software protocol. The company's clientele spans critical infrastructure protection, homeland security, public safety, and defense sectors, reflecting its commitment to enhancing airspace security.

WhereTo is an artificial intelligence-driven travel platform that focuses on corporate travel bookings and planning. Established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive travel management tool that integrates an AI-powered online booking engine with support from a travel agency team. By allowing users to input specific meeting locations or business names, WhereTo's proprietary algorithms take into account real-time commute conditions to provide optimal recommendations for flights, hotels, and cars. This approach enables corporations to customize algorithms to align with their business goals, ultimately leading to an average savings of 30% on travel expenditures. As a subsidiary of Flight Centre Travel Group Limited, WhereTo has garnered partnerships with Fortune 100 companies and recognition from notable publications for its innovative solutions in corporate travel.

GlacierGrid is a venture-backed company specializing in energy usage optimization for businesses, aiming to enhance energy savings, operational efficiency, and sustainability. The company employs advanced IoT technology to facilitate real-time monitoring and analytics of energy consumption and equipment performance. By utilizing wireless temperature and humidity sensors, GlacierGrid ensures accurate data collection, minimizing the risks associated with data inaccuracies and inventory waste. This approach enables clients to efficiently track their energy usage and make informed decisions about maintenance and operational improvements, ultimately supporting their goals of reducing carbon footprints.

Placer.ai is a technology company that specializes in location analytics, offering a platform designed to provide real-time insights into consumer behavior and foot traffic patterns. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, the company utilizes anonymized location data from various sources to empower professionals in sectors such as retail, commercial real estate, hospitality, and economic development. Its platform enables users to collect and analyze data, conduct competitor analysis, and create dashboards that visualize trends and insights. This functionality allows businesses to make informed decisions regarding site selection, marketing strategies, and the optimization of store performance.

Pie is a company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the development of a 360 video application for iPhone users. The app allows individuals to easily create and share 360 videos and GIFs, either using a 360 camera or without one. Its user-friendly interface enables quick production and instant sharing of immersive content with friends and followers, catering to the growing demand for interactive and engaging media.

Kuona is a technology company based in Monterrey, Mexico, that specializes in developing an AI-driven mobile application and platform designed to assist consumer brands and retailers. The company's solutions enable users to search for consumer products and receive personalized in-store deals based on their profiles and preferences. Additionally, Kuona's platform automatically optimizes trade promotions, pricing strategies, and inventory management. By tracking competitor pricing and providing real-time updates on price changes and promotional information from grocery retailers, Kuona helps its clients maximize profits and enhance market share through efficient pricing and inventory strategies.