Lacework, Inc. is a provider of a cloud security platform that ensures comprehensive security and compliance across various cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and private clouds. Founded in 2014 and based in Mountain View, California, the company offers its flagship solution, Polygraph, which secures customer accounts, workloads, and data while detecting anomalies and delivering actionable insights for incident remediation. Lacework's platform automates critical security functions such as configuration assessment, behavior monitoring, threat detection, and incident investigation, offering continuous monitoring of all cloud components, including workloads, applications, and containers. This unified approach enables organizations to innovate rapidly while maintaining a secure and compliant cloud infrastructure.
Solugen, Inc. is a specialty chemicals manufacturer based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2016. The company utilizes industrial biotechnology and green chemistry to produce a range of eco-friendly industrial chemicals. Its product offerings include BioPeroxide, a carbon-negative hydrogen peroxide; BioChelate, a biodegradable chelant; ScavSol, a multivalent metal sequestrant for energy applications; ScaleSol, a scale control alternative to phosphonates; and CorrSol, designed for corrosion and fouling control. Solugen focuses on creating safe, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly solutions, serving various sectors such as agriculture, cleaning, energy, and water. The company employs a patented method that leverages bio-inspired reactions and plant materials as low-cost feedstocks, enabling it to produce innovative products that are competitively priced in the market.
Operator of a life sciences company intended to deliver vertically integrated and commercially viable advanced fermentation services. The company creates a strain of yeast using the same enzymes used by plants to tell the organism what to produce and then feeds the yeast sugar, which it converts into the desired molecules, enabling clients to enhance their bio-fermentation processes.
Lacework, Inc. is a provider of a cloud security platform that ensures comprehensive security and compliance across various cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and private clouds. Founded in 2014 and based in Mountain View, California, the company offers its flagship solution, Polygraph, which secures customer accounts, workloads, and data while detecting anomalies and delivering actionable insights for incident remediation. Lacework's platform automates critical security functions such as configuration assessment, behavior monitoring, threat detection, and incident investigation, offering continuous monitoring of all cloud components, including workloads, applications, and containers. This unified approach enables organizations to innovate rapidly while maintaining a secure and compliant cloud infrastructure.
Loadsmart, Inc. operates an online platform designed to streamline the logistics process for shippers and carriers. Founded in 2014 by Felipe Capella and Ricardo Salgado, the company is headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Chicago. The platform offers users the ability to obtain real-time, bookable rates, facilitating efficient interactions between shippers and carriers. It allows shippers to quickly move freight and helps carriers optimize their capacity by keeping trucks full. Loadsmart's service includes features for obtaining quotes, booking trucks, and tracking freight from pickup to delivery, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of the shipping process.
Manus Bio Inc. recreates plant processes in microorganisms to produce natural ingredients through fermentation. The company’s microbial platform converts sugar sources into ingredients with applications, such as flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, cosmetics, vitamins, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural chemicals. It merges metabolic engineering, protein engineering, and systems biology technologies to generate microbes that produce various plant-based ingredients. The company has a strategic partnership with BBGI Public Company Limited. Manus Bio Inc. was formerly known as Manus Biosynthesis, Inc. and changed its name to Manus Bio Inc. in June 2018. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It has manufacturing facilities in Cambridge, Massachusetts; and Augusta, Georgia.
Yumi is a company that focuses on providing science-based meal delivery services for young children, aiming to help parents understand their children's nutritional needs. The company produces fresh, nutrient-dense, and low-sugar baby food products that cater to various age groups, ensuring that children receive adequate nutrition during their critical early years. In addition to baby food, Yumi offers vitamins designed to support brain development, making it a comprehensive resource for parents seeking healthy options for their children’s diets. Through its convenient meal delivery program, Yumi stands out as a leading choice for those prioritizing nutrition in early childhood.
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Tanium Inc. is a provider of security and management solutions designed for enterprises and government organizations to effectively manage and secure their computer assets. The company offers a comprehensive platform that enables real-time data collection and management of millions of endpoints, ensuring visibility and accuracy in monitoring endpoint security. Key offerings include the Tanium Endpoint Platform for endpoint control, Tanium Asset for inventory tracking, and Tanium Deploy for software installation and updates. Additional tools such as Tanium Patch and Tanium Performance assist in patch management and end-user experience management, respectively. Tanium also emphasizes cost reduction in management and infrastructure while enhancing operational efficiency. The company serves various industries, including banking and retail, and has established strategic partnerships with firms like PwC and Palo Alto Networks. Founded in 2007, Tanium is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, and has expanded its presence with offices in multiple locations worldwide.
Frore Systems is a operator of an engineering company intended to offer micro electromechanical systems.The company is currently operating in a Stealth mode.
BlockFi, Inc. is a financial services company focused on providing wealth management products for cryptocurrency investors. Established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, it offers a range of services including the BlockFi Interest Account, which allows clients to earn interest on their holdings of Bitcoin, Ether, and Gemini Dollar. The company also facilitates secured loans in U.S. dollars, backed by clients' cryptocurrency assets, thereby enhancing liquidity in the blockchain asset market. In addition to lending and interest-earning accounts, BlockFi provides a trading platform for exchanging various cryptocurrency pairs and offers services tailored for institutional clients. By holding clients' digital assets with a registered custodian, BlockFi aims to deliver transparency and efficiency in digital financial markets. The company's mission is to address the evolving needs of both individual and institutional investors in the cryptocurrency space.
Hydrow, Inc. manufactures virtual rowing machines for workouts at home. It offers Hydrow, a rower that enables people to feel the river with immersive experiences at home. The company sells its products online. Hydrow, Inc. was formerly known as Crew By True Rowing, Inc. and changed its name to Hydrow, Inc. in May 2019. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Wasabi Technologies, Inc. is a cloud storage provider that offers a fast and cost-effective platform for hybrid and multi-cloud media workflows. The company specializes in hot storage solutions compatible with Amazon S3, delivering average time-to-first-byte speeds of less than 15 milliseconds and ensuring data integrity with active checking. Wasabi's services support a variety of applications, including archiving, backup and recovery, content delivery, and data analytics, catering to sectors such as media and entertainment, education, healthcare, and law enforcement. The company provides a free trial capped at 1 TB of storage and offers flexible pricing options, ensuring that organizations can access secure and reliable data storage without complex pricing structures or unpredictable fees. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Wasabi was previously known as BlueArchive, Inc. before rebranding in 2017.
Civis Analytics, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in data science software designed to help organizations make informed, data-driven decisions. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including the Civis platform, which provides predictive analytics and end-to-end data science capabilities. Additional offerings include the Community Outreach and Engagement Hub, which assists government and nonprofit organizations in effectively reaching and influencing their target audiences; the Census Intelligence Center, a resource for census coordinators and related entities; and various tools for audience targeting, message testing, and media optimization. Civis Analytics also provides consulting services in consumer insights, market research, and data science to enhance organizations' strategic capabilities. Founded in 2013, Civis Analytics has established itself as a leader in analytics solutions for nonprofit, commercial, and government sectors.
Mythical Games Inc. is a gaming studio based in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2018, the company develops blockchain-based games for personal computers, mobile devices, and consoles. Its flagship product, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game that allows players to buy, trade, and sell their custom designs. Mythical Games also provides tools that enable content creators and brands to customize and retain ownership of game assets, fostering a new economy centered on digital ownership and verifiable scarcity. The studio aims to drive consumer adoption of distributed ledger technology through innovative gaming experiences, leveraging a team of experienced game and platform developers.
HYPR is a security technology company focused on providing passwordless authentication solutions. Backed by major investors such as Comcast, Samsung, and Mastercard, HYPR offers a cloud platform that combines the robust security of smart cards with the convenience of smartphones. This platform addresses the challenges of multi-factor authentication by enabling businesses to eliminate customer passwords and streamline login processes, enhancing user experience. Additionally, HYPR's biometric security technology decentralizes authentication, ensuring that personal credentials—such as biometrics, PINs, and passwords—are stored securely on user devices rather than in a centralized system. This approach reduces the risk of enterprise breaches while allowing clients to access information without traditional password barriers.
Emulate, Inc. specializes in developing organs-on-chips technology that emulates human biology to better understand the effects of diseases, medications, and environmental factors on human health. The company offers organ-chips that replicate the functions of various organs, including the lung, intestine, liver, and skin, and can simulate both normal and disease states. Emulate’s platform aims to provide more accurate predictions of human responses compared to traditional experimental methods, such as cell cultures or animal testing. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms, consumer health and cosmetics companies, government agencies, and academic researchers. Founded in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Emulate was previously known as Emulate Living MicroDevices, Inc. It has shifted its focus towards advancing product innovation and safety across multiple sectors, including drug development and personalized medicine.
Notable Labs, Inc. develops and operates a platform that provides lab testing services for brain cancer patients. The company runs drug combination experiments on the tumor and gives a report back to the patient’s doctor. Notable Labs, Inc. was formerly known as StemCycle, Inc. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Foster City, California.
What3Words Limited offers a universal addressing solution that simplifies location communication by dividing the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, each identified by a unique three-word address. This innovative approach allows users to easily specify precise locations, such as delivery points, event venues, or emergency sites. The service is accessible through a free mobile app and an online map, and it can be integrated into other applications, platforms, or websites via a simple API. What3Words serves a wide range of industries, including delivery, emergency response, tourism, and national mapping, contributing to social and economic progress, particularly in developing regions. Founded in 2013, What3Words is headquartered in Baldock, United Kingdom.
Ellevest, Inc. is an investment management firm based in New York City, established in 2014, that focuses on providing tailored financial services specifically for women clients. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a top-down approach to manage diverse, client-focused portfolios across various global asset classes. Ellevest has developed a digital investment platform that incorporates a proprietary algorithm, taking into account factors such as women's salary peaks and financial goals to create customized investment plans. This approach aims to empower female investors by offering an engaging user experience and a thoughtful selection of investments, ensuring that their financial aspirations are prioritized and met effectively.
Rhone is a men's activewear brand designed to meet the diverse needs of modern men who seek both functionality and style in their clothing. The company focuses on providing high-quality apparel that seamlessly blends performance with aesthetics, catering to active lifestyles without compromising on comfort. Rhone's product line features innovative designs that incorporate advanced technologies, such as anti-stink and odor-fighting properties, along with custom fabrics that include silver thread for permanent antibacterial protection. This thoughtful approach allows customers to wear their apparel in various settings, from workouts to casual outings, ensuring they look and feel their best in any situation.
Shine is an award-winning self-care app and community for people with anxiety & depression. Our approach to wellness: It isn’t pricey, preachy, or privileged. We pride ourselves on being accessible, actionable, and non-shamey—we believe personal growth starts with accepting who you are today. Our members take care of their mental and emotional health daily with the freemium Shine app. It delivers a new motivational message and meditation each day, plus features a library of 500+ meditations to help them cope with specific feelings and situations. Our premium members also get real-time advice from other Shine members in our private Shine Squad digital community—it’s peer-to-peer support that reminds them they don’t have to go it alone. In just two years since launching, our app already has over 10,000 5-star reviews (1 in 3 call Shine “life-changing”), we were named one of the best self-care apps of 2018 by Apple, and we’ve seen that increased use of Shine is correlated with decreases in both anxiety and depression by up to 35%. Our team is awesome. Our community is incredible. Our movement is massive. And this is just the beginning.
Cognitiv helps companies with Big Data problems get beyond analysis to decisions using Deep Learning. They specialize in industry-specific Deep Neural Network products based on a first-of-its-kind, advanced, flexible Deep Learning platform. Their mission is to be at the center of Big Data decisions throughout the world, and they are tackling Advertising, Healthcare, and Industrial IoT to start. Cognitiv's Founders, Dr. Aaron Andalman, Marc Hudacsko, and Jeremy Fain have known each other since childhood and have deep experience in neural networks, engineering and business leadership.
Via Transportation Inc. develops innovative public mobility solutions that enhance on-demand and pre-scheduled transit services. Established in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company serves a diverse range of clients, including public transit agencies, cities, universities, corporations, school districts, and bus and rail operators globally. Via's technology transforms traditional public transit systems into dynamic, on-demand networks, enabling passengers to connect with others traveling in the same direction through its mobile app. This approach allows riders to share premium vehicles, optimizing transportation efficiency. The company's platform operates in both the United States and Europe, including a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans, and is utilized through various partnerships with public transportation agencies and private transit operators, integrating seamlessly with existing transit infrastructure.
Blinkfire Analytics, Inc. is a social media analytics company that assists professional sports franchises and brands in measuring their social media return on investment. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional location in Valencia, Spain, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and computer vision to analyze multimedia resources, including text, images, and videos. Its platform delivers insights into content performance, fan engagement, and sponsorship analytics across various media platforms. By providing tools for inventory valuation and visual analytics, Blinkfire Analytics enables rights holders, players, agents, and brands to enhance their engagement with fans and sponsors.
Freshly, Inc. provides freshly prepared meals online. The company’s meals menu includes entrees and breakfasts with dairy products, eggs, pork, tree nuts, chicken, beef, turkey, fish, soy, and shellfish. It offers monthly and weekly subscriptions. Freshly, Inc. was formerly known as F3 Foods of Arizona, Inc. and changed its name to Freshly, Inc. in December 2014. Freshly, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is based in New York, New York. As of October 30, 2020, Freshly, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Nestlé USA, Inc.
Rubicon Global Holdings LLC is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based waste and recycling solutions for businesses, governments, and nonprofits. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Rubicon operates a digital marketplace and offers a suite of software-as-a-service products aimed at enhancing waste management and recycling efforts. The company provides various recycling programs, including services for cardboard, plastic, paper, metal, glass, electronics, and organics, as well as single stream recycling solutions. One of its notable offerings is RUBICONSmartCity, which assists municipal governments in optimizing waste and recycling operations while transforming their fleets into data collection centers to improve quality of life and government services through data analytics. Rubicon serves a global customer base and maintains core teams in several U.S. cities, including New York and San Francisco. The company is committed to driving environmental innovation and helping its partners achieve sustainability goals by finding economic value in waste streams.
ZH Healthcare, Inc. specializes in Health IT-as-a-Service (HITaaS) solutions designed for medical providers in the United States and abroad. The company develops a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that allows healthcare service providers to create and implement their health IT solutions using a variety of cloud-based tools and modules. Its flagship product, BlueEHS, is an electronic health records and practice management software that includes features such as integrated ePrescription, laboratory and clearinghouse interfaces, and a comprehensive patient portal. Additionally, ZH Healthcare offers MyDocsPortal.com, an independent patient portal that enables patients and authorized medical professionals to access and share medical records easily. The company also provides medical billing services. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, ZH Healthcare has an additional office in Kochi, India.
Rachio, Inc. is a Denver-based company that specializes in intelligent sprinkler controllers aimed at enhancing water efficiency for residential landscapes. Founded in 2013, Rachio offers a WiFi-enabled device that allows users to remotely manage their sprinkler systems via a smartphone application. The system automatically adjusts watering schedules based on various factors, including local weather conditions, soil characteristics, and individual water budgets. By leveraging cloud-based technology, Rachio enables users to control their outdoor irrigation from anywhere, ultimately helping them save both water and money.
OnTheGo Platforms, Inc. provides gesture-recognition software for smartglasses and other mobile devices. It offers BrainWave, an Ari-powered app that allows users to control music players; Ari, which uses proprietary computer vision software to turn any Android device with a camera into a virtual touch interface; and Ari SDK, which integrates into applications allowing users to control an array of devices and applications with natural hand gestures. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. As of 2015, OnTheGo Platforms, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Atheer, Inc.
Headquartered in Omaha, NE with a globally structured management - at the heart of this diverse firm lies simplicity and creativity, with fundamental values creating a business philosophy second to none. The firm's BuyNow mobile-commerce application, for iPhone and Droid, enables Retailers to sell their products/services, represented as keywords, in real-time using SMS text messaging
Genome Compiler Corporation offers a software platform tailored for genetic engineers and synthetic biologists, facilitating DNA design, visualization, data management, and collaborative efforts. The platform includes tools for designing and debugging biological code, along with repositories for plasmids and parts, and connections to DNA synthesis providers. By integrating lab automation services, Genome Compiler enables users to efficiently create combinatorial designs for their projects. Incorporated in 2011 and based in Los Altos, California, Genome Compiler operates as a subsidiary of Twist Bioscience Corporation. Its solutions support professionals in biotechnology, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals, aiming to streamline the development of innovative, bio-based products.
Leap2 is a social search platform that delivers relevant previews for web, images, videos, news, local listings, and more. Leap2 was founded in 2011 and is based in Kansas City, Kansas.
Pathful Technology Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that provides a web analytics platform designed to capture and analyze every visitor interaction on websites. This technology offers marketing professionals insights into visitor behavior and the performance of their conversion funnels, enabling them to compare their results against competitors. The platform eliminates the typical complexities associated with analytics and conversion optimization, requiring no setup or extensive data analysis. Additionally, Pathful also develops a college and career readiness system aimed at students and educators. This system includes assessments, graduation plans, and access to industry professionals, facilitating career planning and success for students. As of 2016, Pathful operates as a subsidiary of Mobify Research and Development, Inc.
Quaddra Software Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in file management software designed for corporate and petabyte-scale environments. The company develops advanced file analytics technology that enhances the management of file and object data. Quaddra's software features an extensible architecture built on high-performance, open-source database technologies. It provides three main functions: scanning, which analyzes both metadata and file contents; searching, which identifies files and groups with similar characteristics; and acting, which enables users to notify, tag, copy, move, or delete files as needed.
U Grok It is the missing piece to the exploding world of the Internet of Things. Our passive technology that uniquely identifies objects is a key component to digitizing and connecting the physical world. Based on standard UHF RFID U Grok It provides the easy to use way to identify, locate, track and inventory just about anything using your smartphone. U Grok It is a complete solution built on our proprietary reader that attaches to any iOS and Android device via the audio port and including vertical applications, a could-based backend that provides recurring revenues and a robust and open software development kit that allows developers tin integrate the features of RFID into their apps. U Grok It makes RFID affordable and accessible.
Drync Wine has been the top downloaded mobile app for wine in the world. Drync has received accolades from the New York Times, Mashable, Macworld, and others. Today, Drync manages 600,000 bottles of virtual wine for 300,000 affluent wine enthusiasts and has served over 2 million wine searches.
Rabbl, Inc. is a social booking platform based in San Francisco that facilitates live music events through a unique crowdfunding approach. The company's website allows bands to create campaigns, known as "rabbls," where they can gauge fan interest by asking if a particular concert should take place in a specific city during a designated time. Fans can reserve tickets, providing a clear indication of demand. If the ticket reservations meet the set goal, Rabbl temporarily holds the ticket revenue until the concert is confirmed as taking place. The platform efficiently connects artists, promoters, venues, and bookers to facilitate the booking process, thereby reducing risk and enhancing tour planning. Established in 2012, Rabbl enables artists to engage with their audience while ensuring that concerts are driven by actual fan demand.
Uvize, Inc. is an education technology and publishing company based in Boulder, Colorado, established in 2011. The company specializes in providing online tools for academic advising, which include personalized assessments and study plans tailored to enhance academic skills. Uvize also offers educational content focused on collegiate orientation, planning, and time management, along with resources specifically designed to assist veterans in transitioning from military to academic life. Additionally, Uvize operates a blog that offers practical advice for students aiming to succeed in their college education. The company has developed a platform that supports organizations in launching and managing mentoring programs, catering to universities, veterans' organizations, and entrepreneur networks. This platform features tools for custom branding, automated setup, analytics, and cross-platform access, facilitating impactful mentor-mentee relationships and optimizing team potential. Uvize operates as a subsidiary of SonderMind LLC.
Prompt.ly is a mobile-first platform designed to support solopreneurs in managing scheduling, promotion, and payment activities. Catering to a diverse range of independent service providers, such as chiropractors, tutors, photographers, and personal trainers, it enables them to market their availability effectively to both existing clients and their networks through social promotion. This approach not only simplifies the scheduling process but also offers clients discounts for referrals, enhancing customer engagement. By equipping solopreneurs with essential tools to operate their businesses on-the-go, Prompt.ly addresses the needs of a growing sector that contributes significantly to the economy, providing a modern solution for the challenges faced by independent service providers.