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Particula is a leading provider of analytics and quality assessment for digital assets, reducing due diligence times and mitigating operational risks for financial leaders. The platform offers advanced risk ratings and comprehensive analyses across technical, economic, environmental, and compliance dimensions. This ensures that investors gain instant security, enhanced market access, and clearer insights. With aggregated on- and off-chain data from diverse sources, Particula transforms investment strategies and streamlines operations.

Sirius Technologies is a sustainability management tool focused on assisting metals and mining companies with their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. Founded in 2022 and based in Amsterdam, the company utilizes its core feature, the Sustainability Twin™, to aggregate all relevant sustainability data into a single, accessible profile. The AI-driven platform provides quick responses to stakeholder inquiries and ensures compliance with regulations such as CBAM and CSRD by streamlining ESG data collection and management. Additionally, Sirius facilitates trend analysis and competitive benchmarking, thereby enhancing sustainability leadership among its clients. The platform also incorporates features like automated workflows and customized dashboards, which support clients in onboarding supplier data and achieving their sustainability objectives across the entire supply chain.

Kapu operates as a B2C Ecommerce start-up.

Tangible is a platform to facilitate the structuring, modeling, and management of asset-backed financial transactions.

IVM Markets Inc. is an innovative company specializing in AI-driven software solutions for structured products. The firm offers a cloud-based platform that assists fintech firms, brokers, wealth management companies, and banks in generating investment ideas and optimizing product offerings. By utilizing artificial intelligence, IVM Markets curates thematic stock lists tailored to client preferences, identifying optimal investment choices that balance potential returns with security. This approach enables clients to efficiently navigate thousands of options and execute trades with confidence. The platform not only enhances decision-making but also adapts to changing market conditions, helping clients maximize investment opportunities while minimizing risks.

Illuminem is a leading provider of sustainability and energy information, serving over 1.2 million readers worldwide. It aggregates and curates relevant news from 350+ sources, categorizing them into 70+ proprietary sections using proprietary algorithms and AI. The platform also features 'illuminem Voices', a platform for over 700 influential sustainability leaders to share their insights. Additionally, Illuminem has established the first ESG Global Alliance.

Sidekick is a wealth management firm that specializes in providing investment management services to the mass affluent customer segment. The company operates an investment platform that offers actively managed baskets of public equities and alternative investments, including stocks and cryptocurrency. In addition to investment options, Sidekick allows clients to borrow against their portfolios, enhancing their financial flexibility. The firm's investment team regularly updates customers on portfolio performance and shares educational content to help enhance their investment knowledge. By offering these services, Sidekick aims to democratize access to wealth-building products that were previously available primarily to high-net-worth individuals.

ZTLment provides fintech solutions aimed at enhancing cash flow and reducing costs for businesses and B2B platforms. Its enterprise-grade software is tailored for B2B SaaS companies, automating financial processes to improve liquidity and foster trust in transactions. By utilizing contract-enabled payment alternatives, ZTLment streamlines invoicing and accounting, ensuring compliance with European payments law. The platform facilitates instant and automatic transfers of money and value among buyers, sellers, and financiers, ultimately enhancing the user experience and supporting efficient business workflows.

Sirius Technologies is a sustainability management tool focused on assisting metals and mining companies with their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. Founded in 2022 and based in Amsterdam, the company utilizes its core feature, the Sustainability Twin™, to aggregate all relevant sustainability data into a single, accessible profile. The AI-driven platform provides quick responses to stakeholder inquiries and ensures compliance with regulations such as CBAM and CSRD by streamlining ESG data collection and management. Additionally, Sirius facilitates trend analysis and competitive benchmarking, thereby enhancing sustainability leadership among its clients. The platform also incorporates features like automated workflows and customized dashboards, which support clients in onboarding supplier data and achieving their sustainability objectives across the entire supply chain.

Hybr is a student-letting platform that connects students directly with landlords, catering to a diverse range of accommodation options suitable for various budgets. The platform aims to simplify the rental process for first-time renters by offering a marketplace that provides an alternative to traditional letting agents, enabling students to find houses, house shares, and other relevant services at competitive prices. By facilitating direct communication between students and landlords, Hybr enhances the rental experience and helps students secure affordable housing solutions tailored to their needs.

Trips provide content creators with the tools they need to achieve financial stability by protecting their intellectual property and converting their copyrights into valuable assets.

FINGREEN AI specializes in providing an AI-powered software-as-a-service solution focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data analytics and reporting for private assets. The company has developed a data intelligence technology that delivers transparent, customized modules designed to meet specific sustainability requirements. Utilizing explainable artificial intelligence, FINGREEN AI enables clients to access automated ESG analytics, data estimations, compliance alignment, and non-regulatory reporting, thereby enhancing their ability to manage and report on sustainability initiatives effectively.

Oditi fka PROSPECT 100 is building the digital space for co-creation, democratizing the creative industries

SNAFU Records AB is a music company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2018. The company specializes in utilizing algorithms to analyze data from major music platforms such as Spotify and YouTube. By scanning this data, SNAFU Records identifies artists and songs that exhibit significant potential and stand out in the competitive music landscape. This innovative approach allows the company to discover emerging talent and promote unique musical works effectively.

Qaptis is focused on addressing climate change challenges within the transportation industry by developing innovative energy technology. The company's primary solution involves capturing carbon dioxide emissions directly at the source from vehicle fleets. This technology allows for the storage of carbon dioxide in liquid form onboard the vehicles, enabling efficient recycling processes. By implementing Qaptis' solutions, clients can convert their carbon dioxide-emitting fleets into carbon dioxide-free operations, contributing to a greener future.