Pear Suite is a cloud-based healthcare platform that focuses on improving health outcomes by addressing the social determinants of health for older adults. The platform enables community health workers, healthcare staff, and volunteers to evaluate and respond to the social factors influencing health in a scalable and cost-effective manner. Utilizing smart scripts, logic modeling, and actionable dashboards, Pear Suite allows healthcare providers to gain a comprehensive understanding of individuals beyond their medical conditions. This holistic approach aims to enhance overall well-being while also reducing healthcare costs.
Provide tools for businesses and organizations to achieve carbon neutrality by connecting online buyers to local, high-quality renewable energy through their Sustainability-as-a-Service platform. Clean-tech startup creating a sustainability-as-a-service platform to make carbon offsets accessible for everyday activities.
TwentyEight is a women’s health platform focused on enhancing access to reproductive and sexual health services. Founded in 2018 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company offers online doctor evaluations for birth control prescriptions, alongside quick home delivery services and secure messaging with healthcare professionals. In addition to these services, TwentyEight provides sex education content that has been vetted by medical experts, enabling women to better understand their options in reproductive health. The platform aims to create a convenient and affordable solution for women seeking information and access to birth control and related healthcare services.
Syrg helps hourly workplaces make operations more efficient, compliant, and human. The company develops a management application platform for employers of hourly work who seek to transform and optimize their workforce. Syrg's technologies integrate with existing HR software with enterprise-grade security, allowing businesses to reduce cost, improve compliance, and increase engagement.
The Helper Bees, Inc. is a company that facilitates connections between seniors and local helpers for various home care services across the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, the platform allows seniors to view, select, and hire assistance for tasks such as light housekeeping, transportation, grocery shopping, and personal care, including specialized services for conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. In addition to its direct services, The Helper Bees collaborates with major insurance carriers to enhance the home care experience through digital solutions, machine learning, and analytics. This approach aims to improve the accessibility and quality of care for families, ensuring they have the necessary resources and support for their loved ones.
Slang use a proprietary ML-driven engine and offers an unprecedented variety of online specialized English courses for career development. Slang started at MIT as a research project on how to use AI and NLP to make learning a new language as efficient as possible. Their technology powers a highly adaptive e-learning platform that offers proficiency tests for career development in over a hundred fields like Sales, Finance, Logistics, Medicine, and Law. They already have the largest professional English offering in the world. Now, Slang is scaling up to release 1,000 more courses over the next three years.
SupplyShift Inc. is a Santa Cruz, California-based company that provides a cloud-based platform designed for supply chain management. Founded in 2012, SupplyShift enables businesses to enhance visibility and responsibility throughout their supply chains by collecting and analyzing comprehensive supplier information. The platform serves various industries, including technology, food and beverage, and retail, by offering tools for custom assessments, benchmarking, and supplier improvement. Buyers can evaluate supplier risk profiles and access data that encourages competition and transparency among suppliers, while suppliers benefit from dashboards that illustrate their performance relative to industry peers. Key features include the ability to gather multi-tier supply chain data, analyze it flexibly, and promote best practices for responsible sourcing. Overall, SupplyShift aims to transform supply chain data into actionable insights, helping clients achieve greater accountability and efficiency.
PadSplit is an affordable housing tech startup that provides a house-sharing service for the workforce. It offers a platform that aligns incentives among residents, property owners, and communities to make affordable housing possible for the private market. The company uses shared living to make housing more affordable for low-income, empowering them to build savings and transform their lives. Atticus LeBlanc established the company in Atlanta, Georgia in 2017.
Clinify Health works with independent physician practices who care for populations in underserved communities to achieve financial stability by optimizing decision-making at the point-of-care which results in these practices being able to enter in to, and succeed in, alternative payment arrangements.
Market Wagon, Inc. operates an online platform that connects farmers and food producers directly with consumers, facilitating the sale of a wide range of products including produce, eggs, cheese, meat, snacks, soups, baked goods, and ready-to-eat meals. Established in 2016 and based in Carmel, Indiana, the company serves several locations including Indianapolis, Lafayette, Evansville, and Kokomo, providing delivery services to homes and businesses. By offering comprehensive e-commerce solutions, inventory management, and logistics support, Market Wagon enables local food producers to focus on their farming while efficiently reaching customers in their communities.
Traxen is a developer of a cloud-based intelligent cruise control system aimed at enhancing driving efficiency and safety. The platform is designed to optimize fuel consumption by adjusting driving styles based on various factors, including weather, traffic, and road conditions. By considering the hours of service and time of arrival requirements, Traxen's technology not only helps drivers achieve significant cost savings on fuel but also contributes to lower insurance and training expenses. The company's innovations support safer driving practices, promoting a smarter approach to transportation while contributing to energy conservation and overall safety on the roads.
Candidly is a company focused on simplifying student debt repayment and refinancing for employers through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model. Founded by former Google employee, Candidly aims to assist organizations in providing effective benefits that help employees manage and reduce their student debt burdens. By offering innovative solutions, Candidly empowers companies to support their workforce in achieving financial well-being and securing a more stable future.
Borrowell Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in financial products and services for Canadians. The company operates an online marketplace-lending platform that connects borrowers with lenders, offering personal loans and credit cards. Borrowell also provides tools for consumers to check their credit scores, which can aid in securing personal loans, car loans, or mortgages. By leveraging technology and a community-focused approach, Borrowell aims to enhance the borrowing experience, offering users better rates and improved service.
PosiGen CT, LLC sells and leases solar power systems, solar hot water systems, and energy efficiency upgrade solutions for residential and commercial users in Louisiana, New York, Connecticut, and Florida. It offers solar panel systems for heating, cooling, and illuminating homes and offices. The company also provides solar energy; energy efficiency audit services; and assess and permit, panel installation, and inspection services. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Jefferson, Louisiana with additional offices in New York and Connecticut.
ConsejoSano offers multicultural engagement and navigation solutions for health plans, providers, states to help guide culturally diverse populations through the complexities of the health care system and drive improved performance, outcomes and satisfaction.
PadSplit is an affordable housing tech startup that provides a house-sharing service for the workforce. It offers a platform that aligns incentives among residents, property owners, and communities to make affordable housing possible for the private market. The company uses shared living to make housing more affordable for low-income, empowering them to build savings and transform their lives. Atticus LeBlanc established the company in Atlanta, Georgia in 2017.
CancerIQ’s technology enables hospitals to identify, evaluate and manage entire patient populations based on individual genetic risk factors. By analyzing family history, running predictive risk models and automating NCCN guidelines, CancerIQ empowers community-based providers with the genetic expertise to prevent cancer or catch it early. The platform has been rapidly adopted by some of the top health systems in the country and fully integrates with genetics laboratories, EHRs, and specialty software vendors to streamline workflow, guide clinician decision making, achieve cost savings, and – most importantly – improve patient outcomes. Learn more about how CancerIQ is scaling the use of genetic testing to predict, preempt and prevent disease at canceriq.com.
Afresh Technologies Inc. develops supply chain software that leverages artificial intelligence to reduce waste and enhance the freshness of perishable food items. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a platform designed to assist grocery stores and wholesalers in managing the complexities associated with fresh produce. This software tracks demand and manages orders by forecasting future needs based on the analysis of millions of data points. It provides features such as inventory optimization, procurement support, and markdown strategies, enabling clients to make data-driven decisions about the quantity of perishables to stock. By facilitating accurate item-level predictions and replenishment recommendations, Afresh helps businesses minimize waste, maintain product freshness, and improve overall profitability.
TimeDoc Health is a Chicago-based healthcare IT and nursing services company that develops solutions to help physicians navigate the changing reimbursement landscape in healthcare.
Kickup, Inc. develops and operates a collaboration platform that helps school districts to design, coordinate, and assess their professional learning activities. Its platform also give educational leaders an actionable picture of their program's effectiveness. The company serves superintendents, directors of PD, and district leaders. Kickup, Inc. was formerly known as Pedagology, LLC and changed its name to Kickup, Inc. in February 2015. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Plum.io, Inc. is a software as a service (SaaS) recruitment platform based in Waterloo, Canada, focused on matching job candidates with companies. Since its incorporation in 2012, the company has developed a range of tools that utilize artificial intelligence and principles from industrial and organizational psychology to enhance talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee development. Plum's platform measures various talents, including adaptability, innovation, and communication, and hosts a comprehensive database for quantifying human potential. This allows organizations to predict successful hires and make informed decisions regarding professional development and strategic workforce planning. Formerly known as Cream.HR, Inc., the company rebranded to Plum.io in August 2014, reflecting its commitment to helping companies hire, grow, and retain top talent.
Climb Credit, Inc. is a student lending platform founded in 2014 and based in New York City. The company specializes in providing educational loans to U.S. citizens and permanent residents, focusing on accessibility, affordability, and accountability in career development. Climb partners with a variety of educational institutions that offer programs aimed at enhancing graduates' earning potential, including fields such as cybersecurity, data science, culinary arts, and aviation. By identifying schools with a proven track record of improving student outcomes, Climb offers tailored financing options designed to meet the specific needs of individuals seeking to advance their careers, regardless of their credit history. This approach ensures that students have the resources necessary to pursue their career ambitions and successfully navigate an evolving job market.
ReUp Education, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that focuses on re-enrolling students who have left college, aiming to increase graduation rates and boost tuition revenue for educational institutions. Founded in 2015, ReUp employs data, technology, and personalized coaching to assist these students in overcoming various barriers to completion, such as financial challenges, work commitments, and lack of motivation. The company collaborates with universities and community colleges to identify and engage students who have discontinued their education, providing them with essential support services including goal-setting, financial management, and career preparation. By helping these individuals navigate their path back to graduation, ReUp Education addresses a significant issue in higher education, where millions of students drop out each year, leaving behind substantial debt and diminished career prospects.
PadSplit is an affordable housing tech startup that provides a house-sharing service for the workforce. It offers a platform that aligns incentives among residents, property owners, and communities to make affordable housing possible for the private market. The company uses shared living to make housing more affordable for low-income, empowering them to build savings and transform their lives. Atticus LeBlanc established the company in Atlanta, Georgia in 2017.
MyVillage is an early child development start-up building a childcare system that works for parents, care providers, and most importantly their children. It is doing this by establishing a high-quality, nationally standardized family home childcare network. The company providing outstanding education in nurturing homes for children ages 0-5. They reinventing home-based care, bringing families and educators together to provide outstanding education in nurturing homes. MyVillage was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, United States.
Candidly is a company focused on simplifying student debt repayment and refinancing for employers through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model. Founded by former Google employee, Candidly aims to assist organizations in providing effective benefits that help employees manage and reduce their student debt burdens. By offering innovative solutions, Candidly empowers companies to support their workforce in achieving financial well-being and securing a more stable future.
CancerIQ’s technology enables hospitals to identify, evaluate and manage entire patient populations based on individual genetic risk factors. By analyzing family history, running predictive risk models and automating NCCN guidelines, CancerIQ empowers community-based providers with the genetic expertise to prevent cancer or catch it early. The platform has been rapidly adopted by some of the top health systems in the country and fully integrates with genetics laboratories, EHRs, and specialty software vendors to streamline workflow, guide clinician decision making, achieve cost savings, and – most importantly – improve patient outcomes. Learn more about how CancerIQ is scaling the use of genetic testing to predict, preempt and prevent disease at canceriq.com.
Measurabl, Inc. develops a cloud-based software that collects data, creates investment-grade sustainability reports, and alerts clients to improvement opportunities. The company offers Measurabl, a software solution for helping companies to collect, report, and act upon non-financial data. Its solution enables clients to collect utility, waste, and travel data; create, export, and e-File investment-grade reports on demand; and benchmark performance and spot opportunities to improve. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in San Diego, California.
Regroup provides telemedicine solutions to eradicate mental healthcare shortages across the USA. The company's services protect the privacy of patients and the confidentiality of personal health information with the help of an end-to-end encryption thus improving access to mental health care, enabling patients to overcome geographic distances, restrictions on their mobility, transportation difficulties and the time and cost burdens associated with traveling to see a healthcare professional in person.
Glimpse12 captures everything you're doing to impact student outcomes and evaluates these activities in the context of student achievement. Traditionally, eROI is virtually impossible to track and manage. The company's approach maximizes district's education return on investment (eROI) by providing answers to critical questions essential to ensure your time and money are aligned with the unique needs of your students.
Kaizen Health is a healthcare mobility company that is improving access, quality, satisfaction and efficiency in health care by removing transportation as a barrier. Top healthcare delivery systems, payers, senior living, clinical trials and municipalities are utilizing Kaizen Health’s industry-leading technology and transportation network to address social determinants of health within and outside of health care to better promote health equity.
Fixer is headache-free home repair. Customers book a skilled, experienced Fixer for any kind of home maintenance issue - confirming the hourly rate, estimate, and date + time online in seconds. The Fixer team handles any number of tasks big or small, often in just one visit. Quick, easy, finished. Fixer is a public benefit corp committed to providing training, certification and sustainable career paths for men and women in home repair and building trades.
Measurabl, Inc. develops a cloud-based software that collects data, creates investment-grade sustainability reports, and alerts clients to improvement opportunities. The company offers Measurabl, a software solution for helping companies to collect, report, and act upon non-financial data. Its solution enables clients to collect utility, waste, and travel data; create, export, and e-File investment-grade reports on demand; and benchmark performance and spot opportunities to improve. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in San Diego, California.
BookNook is combining technology and educational expertise to open the doors of literacy for students. They are a social enterprise with dual bottom line and a particular focus on supporting children in traditionally disenfranchised communities. Their founding team comes almost entirely from schools, nonprofits, social-good technology, and government. They believe that the best programs are designed by educators who have their roots in the classroom. Both their instructional strategy and their curriculum come from experienced educators who have seen first hand what works best for students. Their approach is grounded in multiple rigorous studies and they have assembled a team of nationally recognized experts who are both practitioners and researchers. They believe in scaling what works for students that technology is a great way to put proven instructional best practices in the hands of more and more people.
Jail Education Solutions provides intuitive educational courses where inmates are rewarded for learning. With their unique tablet technology, we help unlock the potential of millions of incarcerated people. Edovo increases access to invaluable resources for individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
The Graide Network operates an online platform that connects middle and high school teachers with qualified teaching assistants to facilitate grading and provide detailed feedback on student assignments. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the platform enables teachers to post assignments, review and match with teaching assistants, and receive student grades and feedback. Additionally, it offers an administrator dashboard that supports schools and districts in implementing comprehensive writing plans, ensuring that teachers receive necessary support while students benefit from personalized feedback. The Graide Network's mission is to enhance the efficiency of teachers' time, allowing them to concentrate on the most impactful aspects of education while improving students' writing and critical thinking skills.
First Access is a financial technology company that offers a smart data platform for emerging market financial institutions. Micro and SME lenders have a clear path to a digital future. With an intuitive user experience for digitizing paper-based operations, institutions can collect rich data, monitor trends, and then automate processes while gaining more trust in the data. First Access has leveraged its credit scoring experience to allow incremental change without disrupting day-to-day operations. Financial institutions can grow more sophisticated with data, incorporating machine learning insights as it goes. The company's mission is to turn data into financial opportunity by helping lenders around the world digitize and automate access to credit with powerful, user-friendly technology. First Access was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in New York.
ThinkCERCA is an award-winning education technology company that focuses on developing critical thinking skills through argumentative writing for students in grades 4-12. Its personalized literacy platform is utilized by educators in all 50 states and 130 countries, making it a significant player in global education. The company has established partnerships with notable educational leaders, including Follett Corporation, and has received recognition from prominent publications such as The Atlantic and EdSurge. ThinkCERCA was a finalist for the 2016 SIAA CODiE Awards in multiple categories and has been highlighted by Common Sense's Graphite as one of the leading tools in educational technology. The company also received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2013, underscoring its commitment to enhancing literacy education.
Regroup provides telemedicine solutions to eradicate mental healthcare shortages across the USA. The company's services protect the privacy of patients and the confidentiality of personal health information with the help of an end-to-end encryption thus improving access to mental health care, enabling patients to overcome geographic distances, restrictions on their mobility, transportation difficulties and the time and cost burdens associated with traveling to see a healthcare professional in person.
BookNook is combining technology and educational expertise to open the doors of literacy for students. They are a social enterprise with dual bottom line and a particular focus on supporting children in traditionally disenfranchised communities. Their founding team comes almost entirely from schools, nonprofits, social-good technology, and government. They believe that the best programs are designed by educators who have their roots in the classroom. Both their instructional strategy and their curriculum come from experienced educators who have seen first hand what works best for students. Their approach is grounded in multiple rigorous studies and they have assembled a team of nationally recognized experts who are both practitioners and researchers. They believe in scaling what works for students that technology is a great way to put proven instructional best practices in the hands of more and more people.
Measurabl, Inc. develops a cloud-based software that collects data, creates investment-grade sustainability reports, and alerts clients to improvement opportunities. The company offers Measurabl, a software solution for helping companies to collect, report, and act upon non-financial data. Its solution enables clients to collect utility, waste, and travel data; create, export, and e-File investment-grade reports on demand; and benchmark performance and spot opportunities to improve. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in San Diego, California.
Full Harvest Technologies, Inc. operates a business-to-business platform that connects large farms with food companies, facilitating the sale of surplus and imperfect produce. Established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company addresses the significant issue of food waste in the United States, where approximately 20 billion pounds of produce are discarded annually due to strict retailer standards regarding appearance. By creating a marketplace for this unutilized yet perfectly edible produce, Full Harvest aims to provide farmers with an additional revenue stream while helping food businesses reduce costs. The platform utilizes proprietary technology and an innovative supply chain model to enhance sustainability in the food system, ultimately benefiting both producers and consumers by minimizing waste and promoting the availability of affordable, healthy food options.
CoInspect is a technology startup whose mission is to protect our food and our planet. We build technology to ensure food safety and sustainability from farm to fork. Our IoT-based 24/7 temperature monitoring sensors and mobile checklist app eliminate food waste, improve safety and reduce refrigeration emissions, protecting millions worldwide. We’re deployed across 5,000+ restaurants, retailers and manufacturers with leading brands including Starbucks, McDonalds, TGI Fridays, Chick-fil-A, and 7-Eleven. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs from Harvard and Columbia, we’re a mission-driven team passionate about making the world better and safer. We are based in San Francisco and supported by renowned venture capitalists including D.E. Shaw and Social Capital.
Moving Analytics. is a tele-health company dedicated to helping people thrive after heart disease. Our flagship product is Movn a virtual cardiac rehabilitation program that leverages evidence based guidelines, behavioral science, remote monitoring and personalized coaching to help patients recover to full health after a cardiac event. Movn is currently used by the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Highmark Health Plan, Kaiser Permanente Northwest and many more health systems across the US.
ConsejoSano offers multicultural engagement and navigation solutions for health plans, providers, states to help guide culturally diverse populations through the complexities of the health care system and drive improved performance, outcomes and satisfaction.
Kaizen Health is a healthcare mobility company that is improving access, quality, satisfaction and efficiency in health care by removing transportation as a barrier. Top healthcare delivery systems, payers, senior living, clinical trials and municipalities are utilizing Kaizen Health’s industry-leading technology and transportation network to address social determinants of health within and outside of health care to better promote health equity.
ReUp Education, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that focuses on re-enrolling students who have left college, aiming to increase graduation rates and boost tuition revenue for educational institutions. Founded in 2015, ReUp employs data, technology, and personalized coaching to assist these students in overcoming various barriers to completion, such as financial challenges, work commitments, and lack of motivation. The company collaborates with universities and community colleges to identify and engage students who have discontinued their education, providing them with essential support services including goal-setting, financial management, and career preparation. By helping these individuals navigate their path back to graduation, ReUp Education addresses a significant issue in higher education, where millions of students drop out each year, leaving behind substantial debt and diminished career prospects.
Pangea Money Transfer is an award-winning mobile-centric money transfer platform that allows on-the-go users to send money from the U.S. to 15 countries across Latin America and Asia in less than 30 seconds -- all for a low flat fee. Receivers can collect the cash at thousands of retail locations or have it directly deposited into any bank account or onto a debit card. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Workit Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in digital treatment for substance use disorders. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Workit Health offers an online platform that combines interactive therapeutic content with professional counseling services. The platform provides evidence-based treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders, including medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine. Users can access therapeutic recovery curriculums, video consultations with clinicians, online recovery groups, and virtual drug testing from the privacy of their homes. Workit Health serves a diverse range of clients, including employers, schools, hospitals, clinics, and recovery support communities, with additional locations in California, New Jersey, Alaska, and Washington.
Viridis Learning, Inc. is an education technology company focused on enhancing workforce education for the middle-skill workforce. The company operates a platform that trains, certifies, and connects middle-skill employees with employers. Through its human capital technology solution, Viridis offers individuals training programs that lead to industry-recognized credentials and job placement opportunities. The platform addresses skill deficiencies by aligning local employer needs with the capabilities of the workforce. Courses offered include Residential Concrete Specialization, Energy Management and Controls, and Advanced Residential Construction Supervisor, among others. By utilizing data analytics, Viridis Learning enables educational institutions to better track student performance and outcomes, thereby improving employment placement rates for graduates. The company is located in New York, New York.
Luna Lights consists of an ultra-thin pressure sensor that detects when a user gets out of bed and immediately turns on small, wireless lights around the home. When the user returns to his or her bed, the sensor turns the lights off automatically. Additionally, a software component collects data regarding the frequency and duration that an adult is out of bed at night. Our system sends a text notification to a caregiver if an older adult is out of bed for an unreasonable amount of time. It also allows caregivers to identify trends in nighttime trips and see which individuals are most at risk for falling.
Regroup provides telemedicine solutions to eradicate mental healthcare shortages across the USA. The company's services protect the privacy of patients and the confidentiality of personal health information with the help of an end-to-end encryption thus improving access to mental health care, enabling patients to overcome geographic distances, restrictions on their mobility, transportation difficulties and the time and cost burdens associated with traveling to see a healthcare professional in person.
ClassroomIQ is a fast, online grading tool for teachers. Grade hundreds of questions in minutes. Use your existing assignment formats. Instant analysis for immediate feedback. Works on any web connected device.
Jail Education Solutions provides intuitive educational courses where inmates are rewarded for learning. With their unique tablet technology, we help unlock the potential of millions of incarcerated people. Edovo increases access to invaluable resources for individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
Develop Link develops healthcare based platform which provides users with information on where there are needs and specific information on the types of treatments offered by different providers from public hospitals to small church groups. The company is based in New York, New York.
Fletch is a privacy focused technology that can take attendance without anyone lifting a finger.
Skill Scout, Inc. provides recruiting services for companies. The company offers social recruiting services by creating a media that features company, jobs, and culture in short videos, photo assets, articles, and other formats; building a campaign that shares company story across various social media platforms; and launching the social campaign to attract and drive applicants to company page to see the job video and apply. It also provides tools for hands-on interviews to screen and recommend candidates. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Infiniteach is dedicated to autism innovation through technology and training. It is a digital learning platform for one in 68 children diagnosed with autism. Its first product, Skill Champ, makes it easy for parents and teachers to create customized lessons that are rooted in evidence-based autism interventions. Infiniteach was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Hooray Learning provides interactive portals that engage, educate, and empower young learners and their guides. The company’s portals enable students, educators, and trusted adults to collaborate on creative skill-building across key academic disciplines. Its portals enable students to build the life-changing skill of writing; educators to provide writing instruction in an easy-to-use format that meets academic objectives, encourages collaboration, and spurs creativity; and parents to help their children to become authors. Hooray Learning was formerly known as StoryPort, Inc. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
MSwift is a mobile application that provides all the benefits of a bank without all the hassle and fees. They offer savings solutions and intelligent suggestions on how to improve financial well-being.
Guard Llama develops and offers a GPS based wireless handheld remote for students. The company provides a personal security system that utilizes a wireless keychain remote to alert authorities in the event of an emergency. Its product includes a remote that activates a mobile application on user's smart phone that immediately sends his or her GPS location and personal profile to local police. Guard Llama was formerly known as EduProtect. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Totus Power, Inc. specializes in developing modular battery packs to enhance educational access in low-cost schools across India and other developing nations. The company's flagship product, Jupiter6, utilizes technology from electric vehicles and repurposes lithium-ion batteries to provide reliable power for classroom equipment. This portable power pack is designed to support various devices, including computers, tablets, projectors, and hotspot connectivity, all while being safe, non-toxic, and requiring no maintenance. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Totus Power aims to address the challenge of inadequate electricity supply in schools, thereby facilitating technology-based learning in underserved regions.
Sokowatch revolutionizes access to essential goods and services by connecting small shops to the digital economy. Through individual agents equipped with proprietary mobile data-collection tools, Sokowatch increases sales and market coverage for companies in emerging markets. It enables informal retailers to order products at any time via SMS or mobile app, and receive free same-day delivery to their store. This makes it easier for shopkeepers to source goods and helps manufacturers ensure that their products are consistently available to consumers. Sokowatch evaluates retailers to provide them with access to credit and other financial services typically not available to informal businesses. Sokowatch's systems track real-time sales and orders across thousands of stores. Access to market trends and purchasing habits enables manufacturers to tailor their marketing strategies and allows Sokowatch to offer personalized promotions and business insights to individual retailers.
HabitNu focuses on preventing and managing chronic diseases, particularly type 2 diabetes and hypertension, through a combination of technology and social support. Its Diabetes Prevention Program Platform facilitates easy phone-based tracking and monitoring of essential health indicators, while also utilizing a patient's personal support network to encourage positive behavioral changes. By employing predictive analysis, goal-setting, and personalized nudges, HabitNu aims to foster healthier habits and improve health outcomes. This innovative approach allows healthcare providers to enhance the effectiveness of one-on-one disease management and enables health plans and self-insured employers to reduce costs associated with chronic disease care.
Youtopia is a student engagement platform that provides instant access to plug-and-play gamification tools that incentivize students to become more involved in their classes, schools, and communities.
Meal Sharing LLC operates an online platform that connects travelers with locals for home-cooked meals, fostering community and cultural exchange. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the service allows users to share culinary experiences, promoting healthier lifestyles through the enjoyment of home-prepared food. This social-networking site facilitates interactions between individuals, enriching their travel experiences and creating opportunities for meaningful connections over shared meals.
Civic ArtWorks, LLC is a Chicago-based company that offers an online platform dedicated to community planning and design. Founded in 2006, the platform enables citizens to propose and provide feedback on civic projects throughout the entire planning process. By equipping individuals with the necessary tools, Civic ArtWorks empowers communities to actively participate in shaping the development of their neighborhoods.
ShelfFlip.com operates as an online platform that enables users to sell used books and electronics. It automatically adds seller’s products from Gmail order confirmations, Amazon purchases, and Goodreads books; creates a list of every online purchase; scans Re-Commerce sites to show the best price for seller’s products; and enables users to sell products to their friends. ShelfFlip.com is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Zero Percent is an online food donation marketplace that helps businesses move surplus, edible food to nearby soup kitchens and shelters, reducing both hunger and waste.
Smart Gardener, Inc. operates a website that assists users in creating and managing their own vegetable gardens. The platform provides a personalized vegetable garden planner that helps users schedule essential gardening activities, from preparation to harvesting. It sends weekly email reminders for tasks such as planting, caring for, and picking vegetables. Additionally, Smart Gardener offers plant recommendations tailored to users' regional conditions based on historical temperature data and growing conditions. The platform also includes a garden journal feature, enabling users to track their gardening activities and share their experiences. Smart Gardener is based in Healdsburg, California, and aims to simplify the process of growing fresh produce for individuals and community gardeners alike.
Pangea Money Transfer is an award-winning mobile-centric money transfer platform that allows on-the-go users to send money from the U.S. to 15 countries across Latin America and Asia in less than 30 seconds -- all for a low flat fee. Receivers can collect the cash at thousands of retail locations or have it directly deposited into any bank account or onto a debit card. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
ThinkCERCA is an award-winning education technology company that focuses on developing critical thinking skills through argumentative writing for students in grades 4-12. Its personalized literacy platform is utilized by educators in all 50 states and 130 countries, making it a significant player in global education. The company has established partnerships with notable educational leaders, including Follett Corporation, and has received recognition from prominent publications such as The Atlantic and EdSurge. ThinkCERCA was a finalist for the 2016 SIAA CODiE Awards in multiple categories and has been highlighted by Common Sense's Graphite as one of the leading tools in educational technology. The company also received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2013, underscoring its commitment to enhancing literacy education.
Effortless Energy Inc. specializes in providing energy-saving services for residential properties. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company employs a unique approach by sending energy experts to evaluate homes for cost-effective energy upgrades. These upgrades are installed at no upfront cost to homeowners, with the company covering the expenses and subsequently verifying the energy savings achieved. Effortless Energy acts as a facilitator among homeowners, energy auditors, contractors, grant programs, and financiers, utilizing technology and an innovative financing model to streamline the process. By making home energy efficiency accessible and attractive, the company ensures that both homeowners and Effortless Energy benefit from the energy savings generated.
LUA enables Kenyans to create energy through their everyday movements. More than 85 percent of Kenyans suffer from Light Poverty, a crippling condition that adversely affects their quality of life—from education to health to economic instability. LUA’s first product, Taapoa, is a portable device that uses motion to generate power and electricity, and easily attaches to bicycles, motorbikes, livestock, and boats.
Piece & Co. is a marketplace that links retail brands with artisans in the developing world, facilitating the creation of unique, story-driven products. Established in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company identifies artisan groups and employs technology solutions to help brands design custom products, manage production orders, and ensure timely delivery. Through its collaborations, Piece & Co. aims to provide sustainable livelihoods to underserved populations while offering socially impactful products to its brand partners. Formerly known as Collaborative Group, Piece & Co. emphasizes the importance of social responsibility in its business model.
Azadi gives women in rural India an alternate women-led retail channel to access essential female healthcare and lifestyle products which are specifically designed to meet their affordability, quality and design needs. Along with leveraging trusted relationships between women, Azadi uses traditional media tools such as wall paintings, loudspeaker vans and street plays to effectively integrate itself within the community and position itself as the rural woman's chosen retail solution.
Raise5 opens up new fundraising channels for charities through an easy-to-use online platform. We empower supporters to offer goods and services to the general public in exchange for a contribution to their favorite charity. Raise5 combines consumption and donation to get people excited about giving back.
Portapure makes clean water available to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Portapure invents, designs, and manufactures affordable water filtration products for the developing world. Portapure enables households to provide clean water for their families and sustain clean water micro businesses for their communities.