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Voxello, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing communication devices aimed at improving the interaction capabilities of disabled hospitalized patients. The company's flagship product, known as noddle, is a communication device that integrates with ventilators and utilizes Bluetooth technology to connect with other devices. Voxello's innovative approach includes patented technology that detects subtle gestures, allowing patients to access nurse call systems and utilize a proprietary chat application. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Coralville, Iowa, Voxello aims to create universally adaptable assistive technology devices, including a range of input devices such as microphones and switches, to enhance communication for patients in hospitals and long-term care settings.

Youbetme is a consumer technology platform that facilitates peer-to-peer social betting, allowing users to place bets with friends on a variety of events. The service aims to enhance the social experience of betting, making it accessible to sports enthusiasts, college students, and young professionals looking for a fun way to engage in friendly wagers. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, featuring tools for tracking bets through a text message system, enabling users to bet from any location. Youbetme has received $1,225,000 in seed funding to support its marketing launch and ongoing development. The company was co-founded by Jason Neubauer and Justin Jarman, with a team that includes experienced professionals from the tech and gaming industries. The native iOS app is available for download, positioning Youbetme as a modern solution for social betting among friends.

Buzz360 LLC is a Minneapolis-based company that specializes in developing a software-as-a-service marketing automation platform designed for small businesses. Founded in 2011, Buzz360 provides tools that help entrepreneurs automate their marketing efforts, enabling them to attract new customers and foster repeat business. The platform features automated social media postings, customer reviews, and search engine optimization. It allows clients to send stay-in-touch emails, post to Facebook, and generate social referrals and feedback. Buzz360 also offers a white-label community platform, allowing media firms, marketing agents, and associations to create branded marketing solutions for small businesses. Its design supports multi-tenant capabilities, enabling partners to reach large sectors of the small business market effectively. By streamlining marketing processes, Buzz360 empowers small business owners to focus on their passions and enhance profitability.

EmboMedics, Inc. is a medical company focused on the development and commercialization of embolization materials, both drug-loaded and unloaded, for various medical conditions. The company offers products for treating uterine fibroid embolization, trauma, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and trans-arterial chemoembolization. In particular, its trans-arterial chemoembolization technique involves coating small particles with chemotherapy drugs, allowing for targeted blockage of blood supply to tumors while simultaneously delivering chemotherapy agents. Founded in 2012, EmboMedics is headquartered in Minnesota.