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Founded in 2018, MemryX develops high-performance, low-power edge AI processing solutions. Its proprietary compute-at-memory technology and dataflow architecture enable efficient AI computations for industries such as transportation, IoT, and industrial applications.

Founded in 2016, Voxel51 specializes in computer vision and machine learning analytics for video and image understanding. The company enables AI builders to simplify workflows by transforming raw footage into actionable intelligence, facilitating exploration, visualization, curation, and testing of datasets alongside models to build production-ready visual AI systems.

BlastPoint is a developer of a predictive AI-powered platform that offers big data solutions to help companies optimize revenue growth and enhance customer engagement. By providing tools to discover, target, and engage humans within their data, BlastPoint enables businesses across various sectors—such as energy, financial services, automotive, and nonprofit organizations—to generate immediate insights into customer engagement challenges. The platform equips clients to identify trends and unlock critical information relevant to specific territories, ultimately empowering them to find, reach, and satisfy customers throughout their lifetime.

Verge Aero is a specialized company comprised of a talented team of engineers in fields such as electrical, computer, software, systems, and aerospace engineering. The company focuses on the design and deployment of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, specifically for the entertainment industry. Verge Aero has developed advanced drone performance software that allows for the simultaneous control of swarms of drones, enabling integration with existing entertainment systems. This technology facilitates captivating interactions between drones, audiences, and performers. The company's near-term applications include recurring drone performances, venue installations, touring productions, and various drone entertainment products, showcasing the potential for innovative aerial displays in entertainment contexts.

MobileForce Software provides cloud-based enterprise mobile applications and a no-code revenue operations platform for cloud CRMs and ERPs, serving Global 2000 companies across technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Its offerings include MobileForce SALES for sales automation, MobileForce Enterprise Platform to synthesize applications with enterprise systems, and MobileForce for Good, which integrates with secure mobility platforms; it also delivers MobileForce for Customers and MobileForce For Marketing to support marketing, promotions, events, and market research. In addition to its mobile cloud solutions, the company offers a no-code platform for quote-to-cash-to-service processes to streamline pricing, quoting, configuration, and servicing. Founded in 2005 and based in Sunnyvale, California, it was previously named Fonemine.

Pulsora is an enterprise software company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) management solutions, offering a SaaS platform that provides deep analytics and customizable frameworks to help businesses track and improve their ESG footprint.

Founded in 2018, MemryX develops high-performance, low-power edge AI processing solutions. Its proprietary compute-at-memory technology and dataflow architecture enable efficient AI computations for industries such as transportation, IoT, and industrial applications.

Traxen is a developer of a cloud-based intelligent cruise control system aimed at enhancing driving efficiency and safety. The platform is designed to optimize fuel consumption by adjusting driving styles based on various factors, including weather, traffic, and road conditions. By considering the hours of service and time of arrival requirements, Traxen's technology not only helps drivers achieve significant cost savings on fuel but also contributes to lower insurance and training expenses. The company's innovations support safer driving practices, promoting a smarter approach to transportation while contributing to energy conservation and overall safety on the roads.

Refraction AI, Inc. is an autonomous delivery robot company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and deploying robotic platforms that facilitate last-mile goods delivery in urban environments. Its flagship product, the REV-1, is designed to autonomously navigate through city streets using an array of cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors, allowing it to pick up goods from restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores and deliver them directly to customers' homes. Refraction AI's technology is engineered to operate in various climates and can be monitored and operated remotely, ensuring efficient and reliable service. By enhancing the delivery process, Refraction AI aims to meet the increasing demand for faster, safer, and more cost-effective delivery solutions.

Cobalt Labs, Inc. specializes in providing security solutions for bitcoin applications and modernizing penetration testing through its Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) platform. The company offers Cobalt Central, a secure inbox for managing bug reports and interacting with security researchers. Additionally, its CrowdCurity platform connects businesses with security experts via bug bounty programs. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Cobalt Labs also has offices in Berlin and Boston. By leveraging a global talent pool of certified freelancers, Cobalt's platform delivers actionable insights that help organizations identify, track, and resolve software vulnerabilities efficiently, resulting in quicker remediation times and improved return on investment for security testing.

Refraction AI, Inc. is an autonomous delivery robot company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and deploying robotic platforms that facilitate last-mile goods delivery in urban environments. Its flagship product, the REV-1, is designed to autonomously navigate through city streets using an array of cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors, allowing it to pick up goods from restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores and deliver them directly to customers' homes. Refraction AI's technology is engineered to operate in various climates and can be monitored and operated remotely, ensuring efficient and reliable service. By enhancing the delivery process, Refraction AI aims to meet the increasing demand for faster, safer, and more cost-effective delivery solutions.

Founded in 2016, Voxel51 specializes in computer vision and machine learning analytics for video and image understanding. The company enables AI builders to simplify workflows by transforming raw footage into actionable intelligence, facilitating exploration, visualization, curation, and testing of datasets alongside models to build production-ready visual AI systems.

Founded in 2018, MemryX develops high-performance, low-power edge AI processing solutions. Its proprietary compute-at-memory technology and dataflow architecture enable efficient AI computations for industries such as transportation, IoT, and industrial applications.

Refraction AI, Inc. is an autonomous delivery robot company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and deploying robotic platforms that facilitate last-mile goods delivery in urban environments. Its flagship product, the REV-1, is designed to autonomously navigate through city streets using an array of cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors, allowing it to pick up goods from restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores and deliver them directly to customers' homes. Refraction AI's technology is engineered to operate in various climates and can be monitored and operated remotely, ensuring efficient and reliable service. By enhancing the delivery process, Refraction AI aims to meet the increasing demand for faster, safer, and more cost-effective delivery solutions.

Traxen is a developer of a cloud-based intelligent cruise control system aimed at enhancing driving efficiency and safety. The platform is designed to optimize fuel consumption by adjusting driving styles based on various factors, including weather, traffic, and road conditions. By considering the hours of service and time of arrival requirements, Traxen's technology not only helps drivers achieve significant cost savings on fuel but also contributes to lower insurance and training expenses. The company's innovations support safer driving practices, promoting a smarter approach to transportation while contributing to energy conservation and overall safety on the roads.

Cobalt Labs, Inc. specializes in providing security solutions for bitcoin applications and modernizing penetration testing through its Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) platform. The company offers Cobalt Central, a secure inbox for managing bug reports and interacting with security researchers. Additionally, its CrowdCurity platform connects businesses with security experts via bug bounty programs. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Cobalt Labs also has offices in Berlin and Boston. By leveraging a global talent pool of certified freelancers, Cobalt's platform delivers actionable insights that help organizations identify, track, and resolve software vulnerabilities efficiently, resulting in quicker remediation times and improved return on investment for security testing.

Rachio is a Denver-based company that develops intelligent sprinkler controllers and related hardware and software to improve home water efficiency. Its offerings include WiFi-enabled controllers and the Iro device for remote watering and automated scheduling based on weather data, soil characteristics, sun exposure, and water budgets. The company provides cloud-based software and a mobile app that enable users to manage sprinkler systems from anywhere, helping conserve water and reduce irrigation costs.

Blue Medora Inc. is a software solutions provider based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializing in enhancing the visibility of cloud system management and application performance management. Founded in 2007, the company develops a range of product extensions for major platforms such as VMware vRealize Operations, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and IBM Tivoli Monitoring. Its offerings include management solutions that integrate with various databases and applications, such as Oracle, SAP HANA, Microsoft SQL Server, and NetApp Storage. Blue Medora's solutions facilitate the monitoring and troubleshooting of IT environments, providing analytics and capacity planning capabilities. The company also addresses limitations in traditional IT monitoring through its BindPlane service, which connects performance data across diverse sources. Blue Medora distributes its products through resellers and has established strategic partnerships with VMware, Oracle, and IBM to enhance its service offerings.

Founded in 2010, Aperia Technologies specializes in automatic tire inflation systems for commercial vehicles. Its flagship product, Halo Tire Inflator, is a ring-shaped device that uses wheel rotation to maintain optimal tire pressure, enhancing safety and efficiency while reducing fuel costs and emissions.

Blue Medora Inc. is a software solutions provider based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializing in enhancing the visibility of cloud system management and application performance management. Founded in 2007, the company develops a range of product extensions for major platforms such as VMware vRealize Operations, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and IBM Tivoli Monitoring. Its offerings include management solutions that integrate with various databases and applications, such as Oracle, SAP HANA, Microsoft SQL Server, and NetApp Storage. Blue Medora's solutions facilitate the monitoring and troubleshooting of IT environments, providing analytics and capacity planning capabilities. The company also addresses limitations in traditional IT monitoring through its BindPlane service, which connects performance data across diverse sources. Blue Medora distributes its products through resellers and has established strategic partnerships with VMware, Oracle, and IBM to enhance its service offerings.

Cobalt Labs, Inc. specializes in providing security solutions for bitcoin applications and modernizing penetration testing through its Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) platform. The company offers Cobalt Central, a secure inbox for managing bug reports and interacting with security researchers. Additionally, its CrowdCurity platform connects businesses with security experts via bug bounty programs. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Cobalt Labs also has offices in Berlin and Boston. By leveraging a global talent pool of certified freelancers, Cobalt's platform delivers actionable insights that help organizations identify, track, and resolve software vulnerabilities efficiently, resulting in quicker remediation times and improved return on investment for security testing.

Clinc is a software company that builds conversational AI platforms enabling enterprises to create advanced virtual assistants. Its technology uses natural language processing, machine learning, and deep neural networks to interpret user input—including tone, sentiment, intent, and contextual data—and delivers responses that reflect a composite of knowledge. The platform is applied across banking, automotive, gaming, and healthcare sectors, helping firms improve customer engagement and operational efficiency. Founded in 2015 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Clinc was originally known as Clarity Lab Inc.

Strata Oncology, Inc. is a precision oncology company focused on enhancing cancer care by facilitating access to precision medicine clinical trials and expediting drug approval processes. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company develops a comprehensive precision oncology platform that supports routine testing and efficient use of molecular data. Strata's offerings include The Strata Trial, a genomic testing program for systematic precision oncology implementation, and StrataNGS, a targeted assay for sequencing DNA and RNA from biopsies. Additionally, StrataPOINT integrates electronic medical record histories with molecular profiling to ensure eligible patients are tested and considered for trial enrollment. The company features a portfolio of pharma-sponsored therapeutic protocols, known as Strata Partnered Trials, aligned to specific biomarkers. Strata also operates The Strata Lab, a cancer sequencing facility, and maintains the Strata Precision Oncology Network, a collaborative entity aimed at promoting precision medicine initiatives. Formerly known as Strata Oncology Research, Inc., the company rebranded in 2016 and has been incorporated since 2015.

Clinc is a software company that builds conversational AI platforms enabling enterprises to create advanced virtual assistants. Its technology uses natural language processing, machine learning, and deep neural networks to interpret user input—including tone, sentiment, intent, and contextual data—and delivers responses that reflect a composite of knowledge. The platform is applied across banking, automotive, gaming, and healthcare sectors, helping firms improve customer engagement and operational efficiency. Founded in 2015 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Clinc was originally known as Clarity Lab Inc.

Rachio is a Denver-based company that develops intelligent sprinkler controllers and related hardware and software to improve home water efficiency. Its offerings include WiFi-enabled controllers and the Iro device for remote watering and automated scheduling based on weather data, soil characteristics, sun exposure, and water budgets. The company provides cloud-based software and a mobile app that enable users to manage sprinkler systems from anywhere, helping conserve water and reduce irrigation costs.

Akadeum Life Sciences develops bioseparation products that facilitate the removal of target cells from biological samples using microscopic micro-bubbles. Its products enable medical practitioners to efficiently perform downstream testing and analysis.

Blue Medora Inc. is a software solutions provider based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializing in enhancing the visibility of cloud system management and application performance management. Founded in 2007, the company develops a range of product extensions for major platforms such as VMware vRealize Operations, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and IBM Tivoli Monitoring. Its offerings include management solutions that integrate with various databases and applications, such as Oracle, SAP HANA, Microsoft SQL Server, and NetApp Storage. Blue Medora's solutions facilitate the monitoring and troubleshooting of IT environments, providing analytics and capacity planning capabilities. The company also addresses limitations in traditional IT monitoring through its BindPlane service, which connects performance data across diverse sources. Blue Medora distributes its products through resellers and has established strategic partnerships with VMware, Oracle, and IBM to enhance its service offerings.

Automatic's mission is to empower drivers with knowledge about themselves and their cars so they can be safer and drive smarter. Automatic believes that drivers should not have to buy a new car to have a better driving experience, and that the phone in their pocket can bring the future of driving to today's automobiles. Automatic is based in San Francisco, California, but its team comes from every corner of the world. The team obsesses about creating beautiful and well-engineered products that make a real difference in people's lives. Its members are big on ideas, low on ego, and love working together.

Sight Machine is a manufacturing analytics company that provides a data platform and AI-driven analytics for discrete and process manufacturing. The platform enables real-time visibility and actionable insights for every machine, line, and plant through a Plant Digital Twin and supports multi-factory IoT data ingestion via edge and cloud components, along with a Manufacturing Data Platform and vertical solutions for industries such as paper, packaging, and chemicals. It integrates data from historians, RDBMS, MES, ERP, inspection and quality equipment, PLC endpoints, and spreadsheets. Serving Global 500 manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, electronics, food and beverage, industrials, oil and gas, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals, Sight Machine was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Ann Arbor, Tokyo, and Taichung. The company uses AI and machine learning to continuously analyze assets, data sources, and processes from machine to enterprise to improve profitability, productivity, and sustainability.

Akadeum Life Sciences develops bioseparation products that facilitate the removal of target cells from biological samples using microscopic micro-bubbles. Its products enable medical practitioners to efficiently perform downstream testing and analysis.

MobileForce Software provides cloud-based enterprise mobile applications and a no-code revenue operations platform for cloud CRMs and ERPs, serving Global 2000 companies across technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Its offerings include MobileForce SALES for sales automation, MobileForce Enterprise Platform to synthesize applications with enterprise systems, and MobileForce for Good, which integrates with secure mobility platforms; it also delivers MobileForce for Customers and MobileForce For Marketing to support marketing, promotions, events, and market research. In addition to its mobile cloud solutions, the company offers a no-code platform for quote-to-cash-to-service processes to streamline pricing, quoting, configuration, and servicing. Founded in 2005 and based in Sunnyvale, California, it was previously named Fonemine.