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Brella is a networking platform for events, conferences and livestreams that helps professionals discover and connect with high-value contacts. The platform relies on a matchmaking algorithm, often AI-powered, to guide attendees to relevant people, opportunities, and conversations at the right time and place. Based in Jyväskylä, Finland, Brella aims to simplify networking and enable attendees to build meaningful business relationships during live events, conferences, and streams, facilitating face-to-face interactions and timely connections.

Raise Commercial Real Estate, formerly known as HelloOffice, Inc., is a commercial real estate brokerage firm based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley. Established in 2015, the company specializes in assisting startups and high-growth companies in finding suitable office spaces. Raise Commercial Real Estate offers a comprehensive range of services, including planning (financial analysis, legal, zoning, and site selection), buildout (workplace strategy, project management, and architecture), and operations (move coordination, furniture, office management, and lease administration). The company also provides document management and commute analysis services. By combining experienced brokers with user-friendly software, Raise Commercial Real Estate aims to streamline the process of securing commercial real estate for its clients.

Crexi is a commercial real estate marketplace and data platform that serves buyers, tenants, brokers, and owners by providing a centralized online marketplace, listing details, deal management software, analytics, and exposure to commercial properties. Since its launch in 2015, it has grown into a large, active marketplace with millions of users and more than 500,000 listings representing over $1 trillion in property value. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Crexi enables streamlined property searches, structured listings, and end-to-end transaction workflows to help users transact and close deals more efficiently.

Joymode, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in renting leisure equipment for short-term use. Founded in 2015, Joymode provides a diverse range of rental items including tents, sleeping pads, stoves, and headlamps, allowing users to reserve these products conveniently through its mobile applications. The company operates from a creatively designed warehouse that features various recreational activities, reflecting its focus on fun and enjoyment. Joymode aims to enhance outdoor experiences by offering high-quality equipment without the need for long-term ownership.

Founded in 2014 by Charles Gorra, Rebag is a prominent player in the luxury resale market, specializing in pre-owned designer handbags. The company offers an e-commerce platform and physical retail locations in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Florida, alongside select Bloomingdale's stores. Rebag's innovative services include the launch of Consignment in 2023 and the unique membership program Rebag⁺ in 2024, positioning it as a transparent and flexible resale platform. Utilizing proprietary technology and extensive data analytics, Rebag enables customers to receive instant payment for their designer items, a first in the industry. Additionally, Rebag caters to professional resellers through its Rebag for Business initiative, which provides tailored wholesale solutions. Recognized for its innovation, the company has received accolades from Fast Company and has been featured in notable publications such as The New York Times and Vogue.

Crexi is a commercial real estate marketplace and data platform that serves buyers, tenants, brokers, and owners by providing a centralized online marketplace, listing details, deal management software, analytics, and exposure to commercial properties. Since its launch in 2015, it has grown into a large, active marketplace with millions of users and more than 500,000 listings representing over $1 trillion in property value. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Crexi enables streamlined property searches, structured listings, and end-to-end transaction workflows to help users transact and close deals more efficiently.

Crexi is a commercial real estate marketplace and data platform that serves buyers, tenants, brokers, and owners by providing a centralized online marketplace, listing details, deal management software, analytics, and exposure to commercial properties. Since its launch in 2015, it has grown into a large, active marketplace with millions of users and more than 500,000 listings representing over $1 trillion in property value. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Crexi enables streamlined property searches, structured listings, and end-to-end transaction workflows to help users transact and close deals more efficiently.

Founded in 2014 by Charles Gorra, Rebag is a prominent player in the luxury resale market, specializing in pre-owned designer handbags. The company offers an e-commerce platform and physical retail locations in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Florida, alongside select Bloomingdale's stores. Rebag's innovative services include the launch of Consignment in 2023 and the unique membership program Rebag⁺ in 2024, positioning it as a transparent and flexible resale platform. Utilizing proprietary technology and extensive data analytics, Rebag enables customers to receive instant payment for their designer items, a first in the industry. Additionally, Rebag caters to professional resellers through its Rebag for Business initiative, which provides tailored wholesale solutions. Recognized for its innovation, the company has received accolades from Fast Company and has been featured in notable publications such as The New York Times and Vogue.

Paddle8, Inc. is an online auction house specializing in fine art and collectibles, established in 2010 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles. The company offers monthly themed auctions and benefit auctions, focusing on items priced between $1,000 and $100,000, all vetted by expert specialists. Paddle8 aims to enhance the collecting experience by merging the trust and expertise of a traditional auction house with innovative technology and efficient operational solutions. It facilitates individual collectors in selling their works easily through its mobile app, which provides complimentary auction estimates. Paddle8 collaborates with over 350 non-profit organizations globally to host benefit auctions, helping these organizations achieve their fundraising goals. With a registered user base of nearly 800,000, Paddle8 ranks among the top auction houses outside of China, positioning itself as a significant player in the art and luxury collectibles market. The company became a subsidiary of Auctionata AG in 2016, further strengthening its presence in the online auction sector.

Paddle8, Inc. is an online auction house specializing in fine art and collectibles, established in 2010 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles. The company offers monthly themed auctions and benefit auctions, focusing on items priced between $1,000 and $100,000, all vetted by expert specialists. Paddle8 aims to enhance the collecting experience by merging the trust and expertise of a traditional auction house with innovative technology and efficient operational solutions. It facilitates individual collectors in selling their works easily through its mobile app, which provides complimentary auction estimates. Paddle8 collaborates with over 350 non-profit organizations globally to host benefit auctions, helping these organizations achieve their fundraising goals. With a registered user base of nearly 800,000, Paddle8 ranks among the top auction houses outside of China, positioning itself as a significant player in the art and luxury collectibles market. The company became a subsidiary of Auctionata AG in 2016, further strengthening its presence in the online auction sector.