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BIOLASE, Inc. is a company that develops, manufactures, markets, and sells laser systems tailored for dental practitioners and their patients globally. The company specializes in minimally invasive dental procedures, utilizing its flagship Waterlase technology, which allows for effective treatment of both soft and hard tissues. BIOLASE’s product offerings include the Waterlase all-tissue dental laser systems, diode laser systems for various dental applications, and the EPIC Hygiene laser for managing periodontal conditions. Additionally, the company provides consumable products, accessories, and flexible fibers for its systems. Recently, BIOLASE has expanded its portfolio to include veterinary applications and has become the exclusive North American distributor of advanced 3D imaging systems and digital intraoral scanners. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Irvine, California, BIOLASE aims to enhance patient care and clinical outcomes through innovative laser technology and is exploring further opportunities in other medical fields.

Flash Valet, an Austin, TX-based developer of a cloud-based mobile management system for the valet parking industry. Led by Alex Broeker, chairman of the board, Flash Valet provides cloud-based software that streamlines operations for parking providers who have the opportunity to operate away from cash registers and paper tickets by channeling communications and payment through mobile phones. They can track vehicles in real time to control and boost their revenue, manage employee time and attendance (including payroll integration), accept credit cards at the curb and through mobile payments, etc.

Ziften Technologies, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in endpoint protection solutions. Founded in 2009, the company offers a cloud-delivered platform designed to safeguard enterprise endpoints, including laptops, desktops, servers, and cloud environments. Ziften's platform includes advanced antivirus, endpoint detection and response, and security posture analysis, enabling organizations to prevent cyber-attacks effectively. In addition to its protective measures, Ziften provides cyber risk assessments, managed detection and response services, and proactive threat hunting. Its clientele spans various sectors, including financial institutions, healthcare providers, energy companies, public sector institutions, and managed service providers, with operations extending to Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and the Middle East.

Zilliant, Inc. provides price optimization and price management software for manufacturing, distribution, high-tech, and industrial service companies. The company’s pricing software enables manufacturers and distributors to adopt an approach to price analysis, optimization, price list management, quoting, and negotiation. It offers Zilliant Precision Pricing Suite (ZPPS), an enterprise software that combines price segmentation and price optimization science with analytics and process automation software for price management; ZPPS Analytics, which provides segment-specific metrics and KPIs to deliver a view of pricing performance and uncover opportunities to improve; ZPPS Price Optimization that produces price and deal envelope recommendations for various price segment; and ZPPS Price List Manager, which administers price lists and policies, as well as other price instruments, such as discount and markup schedules. The company also provides ZPPS Deal Manager and Deal Manager for Agreements, and ZPPS Price Campaign Manager that provides inline analytics and KPIs for scoring deals against peer group benchmarks and enforces corporate price policies; and ZPPS Pricing Information Manager, which manages product mix and selection in various deals. In addition, Zilliant, Inc. offers deployment strategy and planning, and implementation methodology, as well as Zilliant education services for business and technical users. The company has a strategic alliance with Advanous. Zilliant, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

TabbedOut puts you in control of your tab at bars and restaurants. Say goodbye to end-of-night bar lines, and flagging down your server when you’re ready to settle the bill. Never leave your card at the bar again! TabbedOut is easier and more secure than handing over your credit card to a stranger. Open a tab, view the running total, and pay for it instantly (and securely) all from your phone. You can even split your tab among friends, post to Facebook or Twitter to let your friends know where you’re dining, send a positive or negative review of your experience, and get offers sent from your favorite venue straight to your phone. TabbedOut takes the hassle out of dining out for good. We are adding new locations every day, so check in often on the locations screen. Don’t see your favorite bar or restaurant on the list? Let us know! Tweet at or Facebook us at @tabbedout. For merchants: TabbedOut is the premier marketing and analytics platform built exclusively for the hospitality industry and powered by mobile payments. We allow our merchants real time insight into their customers through our proprietary software system that tracks spending habits, product preferences, customer feedback and loyalty rewards. Best of all, TabbedOut allows you, the merchant, to accept mobile payments integrated into your POS system. Finally, POS systems and mobile payments meet customer marketing and rewards in real time. That’s the power of TabbedOut! Free to download and no hidden fees.

AllClear ID, founded in 2004 by CEO Bo Holland, is an employee-owned small business focused on enhancing customer engagement through its patented CrossChannel™ Platform. This platform leverages mobile technology to streamline user experiences by eliminating passwords and integrating various customer-facing channels, including websites, in-store interactions, call centers, and kiosks. AllClear ID aims to provide a secure and efficient experience, significantly boosting customer engagement while reducing transaction fraud and identity theft. The company is also known for its identity protection products and high-quality service, having successfully supported major organizations like Anthem Blue Cross, Home Depot, and Sony in responding to significant data breaches. Additionally, AllClear ID manages employee and customer benefit plans for large enterprises, ensuring that healthcare providers can deliver optimal care while receiving appropriate reimbursements.

Zilliant, Inc. provides price optimization and price management software for manufacturing, distribution, high-tech, and industrial service companies. The company’s pricing software enables manufacturers and distributors to adopt an approach to price analysis, optimization, price list management, quoting, and negotiation. It offers Zilliant Precision Pricing Suite (ZPPS), an enterprise software that combines price segmentation and price optimization science with analytics and process automation software for price management; ZPPS Analytics, which provides segment-specific metrics and KPIs to deliver a view of pricing performance and uncover opportunities to improve; ZPPS Price Optimization that produces price and deal envelope recommendations for various price segment; and ZPPS Price List Manager, which administers price lists and policies, as well as other price instruments, such as discount and markup schedules. The company also provides ZPPS Deal Manager and Deal Manager for Agreements, and ZPPS Price Campaign Manager that provides inline analytics and KPIs for scoring deals against peer group benchmarks and enforces corporate price policies; and ZPPS Pricing Information Manager, which manages product mix and selection in various deals. In addition, Zilliant, Inc. offers deployment strategy and planning, and implementation methodology, as well as Zilliant education services for business and technical users. The company has a strategic alliance with Advanous. Zilliant, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

CipherMax, Inc. provides enterprise-class storage security solutions for securing information assets and achieving compliance with government regulations. The company offers CipherMax CM140T, a storage security system for tapes that provides line-speed encryption processing and centralized security administration solutions for legacy and LTO-4 drives. It also provides CipherMax CM180D, a compact storage security system to integrate high performance encryption with SAN access control and 16-ports connectivity for fabric-based protection of sensitive data on disks; CipherMax CM250, an enterprise storage security system to integrate into existing SANs with 64-ports connectivity; and CipherMax CM500, a system for securing disk-based stored data for enterprise data centers with high port count storage environments. In addition, it offers SANCruiser, a secure storage management software for the management of systems, SAN, and security functions in an enterprise storage environment; and KeyCruiser, a key lifecycle management system for the secure administration of data encryption keys. CipherMax, Inc. was formerly known as MaXXan Systems, Inc. and changed its name to CipherMax, Inc. in 2007. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in San Jose, California.

EKOS Corporation pioneered the development and the clinical application of ultrasound accelerated thrombolysis, introducing its first system for the treatment of vascular thrombosis in 2005. Today, interventional radiologists, cardiologists and vascular surgeons at leading institutions around the world use the EKOS EkoSonic Endovascular System to provide faster, safer and more complete dissolution of thrombus.

GENBAND US LLC is a global provider of real-time communications software solutions tailored for service providers, enterprises, independent software vendors, and developers. Established in 1999 and based in Frisco, Texas, the company offers a diverse range of products, including telephony application servers that support voice, video, instant messaging, and collaboration across various devices and networks. Its intelligent messaging solutions enable unified communication services, while IP gateway and session border controller products ensure secure and reliable connectivity for both fixed and mobile networks. GENBAND also specializes in cloud-enabled platforms, network functions virtualization, and media gateways that enhance communication efficiency and productivity. As a subsidiary of Sonus Networks, GENBAND continues to focus on transforming and improving communication networks worldwide.

Zilliant, Inc. provides price optimization and price management software for manufacturing, distribution, high-tech, and industrial service companies. The company’s pricing software enables manufacturers and distributors to adopt an approach to price analysis, optimization, price list management, quoting, and negotiation. It offers Zilliant Precision Pricing Suite (ZPPS), an enterprise software that combines price segmentation and price optimization science with analytics and process automation software for price management; ZPPS Analytics, which provides segment-specific metrics and KPIs to deliver a view of pricing performance and uncover opportunities to improve; ZPPS Price Optimization that produces price and deal envelope recommendations for various price segment; and ZPPS Price List Manager, which administers price lists and policies, as well as other price instruments, such as discount and markup schedules. The company also provides ZPPS Deal Manager and Deal Manager for Agreements, and ZPPS Price Campaign Manager that provides inline analytics and KPIs for scoring deals against peer group benchmarks and enforces corporate price policies; and ZPPS Pricing Information Manager, which manages product mix and selection in various deals. In addition, Zilliant, Inc. offers deployment strategy and planning, and implementation methodology, as well as Zilliant education services for business and technical users. The company has a strategic alliance with Advanous. Zilliant, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

WholeSecurity was a software company specializing in behavior-based security and anti-phishing technologies. Founded in 2000 and based in Austin, Texas, the company developed solutions to protect personal computers from various forms of crimeware, including worms, Trojan horses, malicious spyware, and phishing attacks. WholeSecurity offered on-demand endpoint security for organizations, enabling protection through SSL VPN, Citrix, or web mail technologies. Additionally, it provided always-on endpoint security to safeguard against threats on local area networks and IPSEC VPNs. The company's offerings aimed to prevent, mitigate, and detect malicious threats, addressing issues such as eavesdropping and electronic theft.

Zilliant, Inc. provides price optimization and price management software for manufacturing, distribution, high-tech, and industrial service companies. The company’s pricing software enables manufacturers and distributors to adopt an approach to price analysis, optimization, price list management, quoting, and negotiation. It offers Zilliant Precision Pricing Suite (ZPPS), an enterprise software that combines price segmentation and price optimization science with analytics and process automation software for price management; ZPPS Analytics, which provides segment-specific metrics and KPIs to deliver a view of pricing performance and uncover opportunities to improve; ZPPS Price Optimization that produces price and deal envelope recommendations for various price segment; and ZPPS Price List Manager, which administers price lists and policies, as well as other price instruments, such as discount and markup schedules. The company also provides ZPPS Deal Manager and Deal Manager for Agreements, and ZPPS Price Campaign Manager that provides inline analytics and KPIs for scoring deals against peer group benchmarks and enforces corporate price policies; and ZPPS Pricing Information Manager, which manages product mix and selection in various deals. In addition, Zilliant, Inc. offers deployment strategy and planning, and implementation methodology, as well as Zilliant education services for business and technical users. The company has a strategic alliance with Advanous. Zilliant, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Zilliant, Inc. provides price optimization and price management software for manufacturing, distribution, high-tech, and industrial service companies. The company’s pricing software enables manufacturers and distributors to adopt an approach to price analysis, optimization, price list management, quoting, and negotiation. It offers Zilliant Precision Pricing Suite (ZPPS), an enterprise software that combines price segmentation and price optimization science with analytics and process automation software for price management; ZPPS Analytics, which provides segment-specific metrics and KPIs to deliver a view of pricing performance and uncover opportunities to improve; ZPPS Price Optimization that produces price and deal envelope recommendations for various price segment; and ZPPS Price List Manager, which administers price lists and policies, as well as other price instruments, such as discount and markup schedules. The company also provides ZPPS Deal Manager and Deal Manager for Agreements, and ZPPS Price Campaign Manager that provides inline analytics and KPIs for scoring deals against peer group benchmarks and enforces corporate price policies; and ZPPS Pricing Information Manager, which manages product mix and selection in various deals. In addition, Zilliant, Inc. offers deployment strategy and planning, and implementation methodology, as well as Zilliant education services for business and technical users. The company has a strategic alliance with Advanous. Zilliant, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

CipherMax, Inc. provides enterprise-class storage security solutions for securing information assets and achieving compliance with government regulations. The company offers CipherMax CM140T, a storage security system for tapes that provides line-speed encryption processing and centralized security administration solutions for legacy and LTO-4 drives. It also provides CipherMax CM180D, a compact storage security system to integrate high performance encryption with SAN access control and 16-ports connectivity for fabric-based protection of sensitive data on disks; CipherMax CM250, an enterprise storage security system to integrate into existing SANs with 64-ports connectivity; and CipherMax CM500, a system for securing disk-based stored data for enterprise data centers with high port count storage environments. In addition, it offers SANCruiser, a secure storage management software for the management of systems, SAN, and security functions in an enterprise storage environment; and KeyCruiser, a key lifecycle management system for the secure administration of data encryption keys. CipherMax, Inc. was formerly known as MaXXan Systems, Inc. and changed its name to CipherMax, Inc. in 2007. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in San Jose, California.

Wayport operates WiFi hotpots for partners since 1998 with key investors Seven Rosen Funds, New Enterprise Associates, Millennium Technology Ventures and Scale Venture Partners.

BetweenMarkets Inc. specializes in providing dynamic trading management solutions aimed at optimizing value chains for businesses in the high technology, retail, and automotive sectors. The company offers a comprehensive end-to-end services platform known as Data Quality Firewall, which enables clients to manage data quality throughout the entire lifecycle of electronic business-to-business processes. By enhancing vendor compliance and minimizing vendor deductions, BetweenMarkets helps improve trading partner transactions. The company also provides a range of services, including modeling, data and process analysis, trading partner education, and business impact quantification, all designed to support organizations in achieving greater efficiency and effectiveness in their trading operations.

MaXXan Systems is the first company to create next-generation networking infrastructure technologies specifically to meet the needs of businesses deploying large-scale storage networks. Businesses at the enterprise level are faced with extreme data growth rates and spiraling costs for managing data. MaXXan products will bring more scalability, reliability and intelligence to storage networks while reducing the cost of management, deployment and ownership of those networks.

CipherMax, Inc. provides enterprise-class storage security solutions for securing information assets and achieving compliance with government regulations. The company offers CipherMax CM140T, a storage security system for tapes that provides line-speed encryption processing and centralized security administration solutions for legacy and LTO-4 drives. It also provides CipherMax CM180D, a compact storage security system to integrate high performance encryption with SAN access control and 16-ports connectivity for fabric-based protection of sensitive data on disks; CipherMax CM250, an enterprise storage security system to integrate into existing SANs with 64-ports connectivity; and CipherMax CM500, a system for securing disk-based stored data for enterprise data centers with high port count storage environments. In addition, it offers SANCruiser, a secure storage management software for the management of systems, SAN, and security functions in an enterprise storage environment; and KeyCruiser, a key lifecycle management system for the secure administration of data encryption keys. CipherMax, Inc. was formerly known as MaXXan Systems, Inc. and changed its name to CipherMax, Inc. in 2007. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in San Jose, California.

GENBAND US LLC is a global provider of real-time communications software solutions tailored for service providers, enterprises, independent software vendors, and developers. Established in 1999 and based in Frisco, Texas, the company offers a diverse range of products, including telephony application servers that support voice, video, instant messaging, and collaboration across various devices and networks. Its intelligent messaging solutions enable unified communication services, while IP gateway and session border controller products ensure secure and reliable connectivity for both fixed and mobile networks. GENBAND also specializes in cloud-enabled platforms, network functions virtualization, and media gateways that enhance communication efficiency and productivity. As a subsidiary of Sonus Networks, GENBAND continues to focus on transforming and improving communication networks worldwide.

TelOptica was funded in 1999 by communications network experts in optical, next-generation network design engineering and in operations research and algorithm development. The TelOptica team today includes highly regarded technologists with experience from established telco giants such as MCI and Sprint, international original equipment manufacturers such as Alcatel / DSC, Nortel, and IBM, and management consulting firms including McKinsey and Associates and Carreker Corporation. TelOptica is a well-funded, fast growing, privately held, optical communications technology company. TelOptica incorporated in Texas , received initial funding and support from the Startech business incubator of Richardson, Texas, and closed on its second round of funding from Trellis Partners, Austin Ventures, Centerpoint Ventures, SSM Ventures of Austin, and SG Cowen in June 2001.

Cova is a provider of point-of-sale (POS) solutions specifically designed for the cannabis industry. The company focuses on helping retailers streamline compliance, lower operational costs, and boost revenue through features such as automated compliance, inventory management, a mobile reporting dashboard, and an express checkout application. Cova aims to create a user-friendly POS system that integrates seamlessly with a comprehensive tech ecosystem, offering retailers access to essential tools for managing their businesses effectively.

Zilliant, Inc. provides price optimization and price management software for manufacturing, distribution, high-tech, and industrial service companies. The company’s pricing software enables manufacturers and distributors to adopt an approach to price analysis, optimization, price list management, quoting, and negotiation. It offers Zilliant Precision Pricing Suite (ZPPS), an enterprise software that combines price segmentation and price optimization science with analytics and process automation software for price management; ZPPS Analytics, which provides segment-specific metrics and KPIs to deliver a view of pricing performance and uncover opportunities to improve; ZPPS Price Optimization that produces price and deal envelope recommendations for various price segment; and ZPPS Price List Manager, which administers price lists and policies, as well as other price instruments, such as discount and markup schedules. The company also provides ZPPS Deal Manager and Deal Manager for Agreements, and ZPPS Price Campaign Manager that provides inline analytics and KPIs for scoring deals against peer group benchmarks and enforces corporate price policies; and ZPPS Pricing Information Manager, which manages product mix and selection in various deals. In addition, Zilliant, Inc. offers deployment strategy and planning, and implementation methodology, as well as Zilliant education services for business and technical users. The company has a strategic alliance with Advanous. Zilliant, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

GENBAND US LLC is a global provider of real-time communications software solutions tailored for service providers, enterprises, independent software vendors, and developers. Established in 1999 and based in Frisco, Texas, the company offers a diverse range of products, including telephony application servers that support voice, video, instant messaging, and collaboration across various devices and networks. Its intelligent messaging solutions enable unified communication services, while IP gateway and session border controller products ensure secure and reliable connectivity for both fixed and mobile networks. GENBAND also specializes in cloud-enabled platforms, network functions virtualization, and media gateways that enhance communication efficiency and productivity. As a subsidiary of Sonus Networks, GENBAND continues to focus on transforming and improving communication networks worldwide.

Extreme Devices is a manufacturer of semiconductor electronic components.

Cova is a provider of point-of-sale (POS) solutions specifically designed for the cannabis industry. The company focuses on helping retailers streamline compliance, lower operational costs, and boost revenue through features such as automated compliance, inventory management, a mobile reporting dashboard, and an express checkout application. Cova aims to create a user-friendly POS system that integrates seamlessly with a comprehensive tech ecosystem, offering retailers access to essential tools for managing their businesses effectively.

GENBAND US LLC is a global provider of real-time communications software solutions tailored for service providers, enterprises, independent software vendors, and developers. Established in 1999 and based in Frisco, Texas, the company offers a diverse range of products, including telephony application servers that support voice, video, instant messaging, and collaboration across various devices and networks. Its intelligent messaging solutions enable unified communication services, while IP gateway and session border controller products ensure secure and reliable connectivity for both fixed and mobile networks. GENBAND also specializes in cloud-enabled platforms, network functions virtualization, and media gateways that enhance communication efficiency and productivity. As a subsidiary of Sonus Networks, GENBAND continues to focus on transforming and improving communication networks worldwide.

GENBAND US LLC is a global provider of real-time communications software solutions tailored for service providers, enterprises, independent software vendors, and developers. Established in 1999 and based in Frisco, Texas, the company offers a diverse range of products, including telephony application servers that support voice, video, instant messaging, and collaboration across various devices and networks. Its intelligent messaging solutions enable unified communication services, while IP gateway and session border controller products ensure secure and reliable connectivity for both fixed and mobile networks. GENBAND also specializes in cloud-enabled platforms, network functions virtualization, and media gateways that enhance communication efficiency and productivity. As a subsidiary of Sonus Networks, GENBAND continues to focus on transforming and improving communication networks worldwide.

Cova is a provider of point-of-sale (POS) solutions specifically designed for the cannabis industry. The company focuses on helping retailers streamline compliance, lower operational costs, and boost revenue through features such as automated compliance, inventory management, a mobile reporting dashboard, and an express checkout application. Cova aims to create a user-friendly POS system that integrates seamlessly with a comprehensive tech ecosystem, offering retailers access to essential tools for managing their businesses effectively.