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Raptor Maps, Inc. is a software company that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for the solar industry. Founded in 2015 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company develops software that transforms drone and asset data into detailed analytics and reports for solar companies. By leveraging multi-spectral imaging and cloud computing, Raptor Maps provides comprehensive data coverage and insights that help identify and address anomalies affecting energy production. The company offers a range of services including aerial thermal inspections, shading analysis, and construction monitoring, catering to portfolio owners, asset managers, operations and maintenance providers, engineering, procurement, and construction contractors, and independent engineers. By facilitating the adoption of drone technology, Raptor Maps enables solar companies to enhance performance, reduce costs, and standardize evaluations across their photovoltaic assets.

FloodFlash Limited is a tech-enabled flood insurance company based in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2016, it offers instant-settlement flood insurance triggered by IoT flood sensors. When water levels exceed a predetermined depth, customers receive a pre-agreed settlement without exclusions. The company utilizes an algorithm to create personalized and competitively priced flood insurance policies, catering to high-risk locations globally. FloodFlash has raised £2.1 million in seed investment to support its innovative approach to flood insurance.

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.

Raptor Maps, Inc. is a software company that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for the solar industry. Founded in 2015 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company develops software that transforms drone and asset data into detailed analytics and reports for solar companies. By leveraging multi-spectral imaging and cloud computing, Raptor Maps provides comprehensive data coverage and insights that help identify and address anomalies affecting energy production. The company offers a range of services including aerial thermal inspections, shading analysis, and construction monitoring, catering to portfolio owners, asset managers, operations and maintenance providers, engineering, procurement, and construction contractors, and independent engineers. By facilitating the adoption of drone technology, Raptor Maps enables solar companies to enhance performance, reduce costs, and standardize evaluations across their photovoltaic assets.