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Rook Capital is a real estate marketplace based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2021. The company aims to enhance homeownership accessibility and address the challenges of home affordability. By connecting homeowners with investors, Rook Capital enables individuals to acquire homes while offering current homeowners affordable access to their equity. Its innovative platform simplifies the process of real estate investing, making it more convenient and accessible for a broader audience. Through these efforts, Rook Capital seeks to empower users to achieve homeownership and invest in real estate.

Pomp is a technology-driven marketplace and vertical SaaS solution focused on empowering estheticians and med spas within the skincare industry. Established in 2020 and based in Denver, Colorado, Pomp addresses the unique needs of estheticians, who have historically been underrepresented in the beauty sector. The company's platform enables these professionals to manage client relationships beyond the treatment room by providing access to clinical-grade skincare products, free consultations, and tools for creating personalized at-home routines. By facilitating a comprehensive approach to skincare, Pomp helps estheticians enhance customer loyalty and achieve optimal results for their clients.

Resurface Labs Inc. develops and offers a commercial database designed for the comprehensive logging of real usage data for online services and application programming interfaces (APIs). Founded in 2019 and based in Boulder, Colorado, the company provides flexible data pipelines that enable clients to log, search, and analyze API calls made by their users. This functionality allows clients to capture and retrieve user sessions, as well as detailed information such as GraphQL payloads, JSON and HTML content, cookies, and other customer-specific metrics. Resurface's products transform each user API call into a durable transaction, facilitating troubleshooting and remediation while generating rich data sets for clients' operational needs.

Halp, Inc. is a software company that specializes in conversational ticketing solutions for IT support teams, facilitating the assignment, prioritization, and resolution of requests through a message-based interface in Slack. Founded in 2017 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Halp aims to streamline workflows by enabling teams to create custom forms, automate repetitive tasks, and monitor overall performance. The platform is designed to enhance the efficiency of not only IT teams but also human resources, finance, and operations departments, ultimately contributing to improved employee satisfaction and productivity. As the first conversational platform dedicated to internal ticketing, Halp positions itself as an innovative solution for modern workplace needs.

Shotzr is a platform that delivers fresh, local, on-brand imagery to social media marketers. The service provides images that are recent and relevant to the target audience, enabling marketers to match creative with campaigns across channels. The company uses data-driven, machine learning-based image selection to automate photo curation for marketing moments, supporting campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, and other digital channels, and facilitating dynamic creative and optimized landing pages. Based in Denver, Colorado, Shotzr serves digital marketers seeking to improve engagement and performance by aligning imagery with audience targeting and context.

Sopris Health, Inc. is a Denver-based company that specializes in developing automated digital assistant software aimed at enhancing healthcare documentation. Founded in 2015, Sopris Health offers an innovative artificial intelligence medical scribe application that streamlines clinical operations by automatically generating visit notes for physicians during patient interactions. This chat-style interface allows healthcare providers to capture and document patient data efficiently, reducing the time and effort typically required for manual data entry. By minimizing the administrative burden associated with documentation, Sopris Health's technology enables physicians to focus more on patient care, ultimately improving clinical outcomes and reducing stress related to dictation.

Dapix Inc., established in 2018 and based in Westminster, Colorado, specializes in designing and developing decentralized public blockchain technology. The company's core product is the FIO Protocol, an inter-wallet operability protocol that enhances usability within the blockchain ecosystem. This protocol enables seamless cross-chain transactions, utilizing a single memorable wallet name compatible with any wallet or exchange. Dapix aims to facilitate easier token and coin movement while integrating cross-chain counterparty metadata. Founded by experienced tech professionals and backed by prominent venture capital firms and angel investors, Dapix seeks to revolutionize blockchain usability.

Left Hand Robotics, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing commercial-class smart robots designed for outdoor labor-intensive tasks. The firm offers the RT-1000 ROBOT, an autonomous workbot capable of performing various outdoor jobs such as mowing grass and clearing snow without human intervention. This robot can be equipped with attachments like the MOWER DECK for cutting large grassy areas and the SNOW BROOM for snow clearance. Additionally, the DEICER BOX can be added to manage slippery surfaces like sidewalks and bike paths. Incorporated in 2016 and headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, Left Hand Robotics is notable for its self-driving snow-clearing technology, which uses GPS for navigation and can be monitored remotely through an online management dashboard, allowing for efficient and effective outdoor maintenance solutions.

Founded in 2015, IronCore Labs specializes in designing and developing encryption software for modern cloud applications. Its products enable software developers and businesses to rapidly integrate data protection and application-layer encryption, ensuring privacy and compliance while accelerating time-to-market for advanced security features.

Halp, Inc. is a software company that specializes in conversational ticketing solutions for IT support teams, facilitating the assignment, prioritization, and resolution of requests through a message-based interface in Slack. Founded in 2017 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Halp aims to streamline workflows by enabling teams to create custom forms, automate repetitive tasks, and monitor overall performance. The platform is designed to enhance the efficiency of not only IT teams but also human resources, finance, and operations departments, ultimately contributing to improved employee satisfaction and productivity. As the first conversational platform dedicated to internal ticketing, Halp positions itself as an innovative solution for modern workplace needs.

Teltoo uses P2P technologies to improve online video delivery. Teltoo works alongside its clients preferred CDN, turning video distribution into a reliable experience. It integrates into broadcasters' workflow and works on the browser's background without expecting its clients to install any plug-ins. Teltoo also offers an analytics dashboard that shows bandwidth savings and activity and is compatible with most video players. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado.

Stateless is a Boulder, Colorado‑based company that develops software‑defined interconnect solutions for private and hybrid cloud environments. Its platform, including the Luxon interconnect network, delivers virtualized network functions such as routing, security, and automation across multiple endpoints, including data centers, tenant sites, and hyperscale clouds. By enabling dynamic, multi‑tenant connectivity, Stateless allows service providers to scale network services efficiently and cost‑effectively.

SlamData, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a virtual data warehouse and data integration solution, enabling users to efficiently explore and curate data stored in cloud platforms such as S3, Azure, and Google Cloud. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, SlamData offers a software solution that enhances data integration and preparation, making complex data analytics-ready. The platform supports various business intelligence tools, including Tableau, Looker, and PowerBI, and features connectors to multiple databases, including MongoDB, MarkLogic, Couchbase, and Hadoop. Notably, SlamData employs an innovative “in-database” analytics approach, allowing data processing and analytics to occur in close proximity to the data itself.

Founded in 2015, IronCore Labs specializes in designing and developing encryption software for modern cloud applications. Its products enable software developers and businesses to rapidly integrate data protection and application-layer encryption, ensuring privacy and compliance while accelerating time-to-market for advanced security features.

Revaluate Inc. is a Boulder, Colorado-based company that specializes in providing an online platform for analyzing real estate properties prior to purchase. Founded in 2014, it offers ratings and reviews for homes, condos, and apartments, focusing on uncovering hidden issues such as safety violations, litigation records, and pest reports in urban areas like Manhattan and San Francisco. The company employs validated artificial intelligence to identify potential real estate and mortgage leads, specifically targeting individuals likely to move based on various life events. Revaluate's innovative approach has garnered recognition, including awards for its AI software and nominations as an Inman Innovator Award Finalist and a Swanepoel Top 20 Trendsetter. Through its services, Revaluate aims to enhance marketing efficiency and improve return on investment for its clients by enabling them to effectively target potential movers.

Cloud Elements provides a cloud-to-cloud API integration platform that helps developers connect and manage data across multiple cloud applications and services. The platform includes hubs for data domains such as customers, documents, messaging, help desk, marketing, and finance; reusable elements that connect specific cloud endpoints; and an API integration layer for building, integrating, monitoring, and maintaining third-party cloud services and applications. It supports end-to-end functions such as data transformations, API provisioning, usage monitoring, events, and notifications to track and troubleshoot integrations, enabling connections between apps in CRM and marketing automation ecosystems. The company also offers consulting services, including design assessments, design workshops, application development, and API development. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cloud Elements serves startups, SaaS vendors, and enterprise departments worldwide.

Kindara, Inc. is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in developing a fertility awareness application for iPhone and Android devices. The Kindara Fertility Trackr application aids women in understanding their menstrual cycles, facilitating faster conception or natural pregnancy avoidance. Additionally, Kindara offers Wink, an oral fertility thermometer that tracks basal body temperature and syncs automatically with the application for enhanced tracking accuracy. Founded in 2012, the company is committed to empowering women with the knowledge and tools necessary to take control of their reproductive health and achieve their fertility objectives. Kindara operates as a subsidiary of Prima-Temp, Inc.

SlamData, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a virtual data warehouse and data integration solution, enabling users to efficiently explore and curate data stored in cloud platforms such as S3, Azure, and Google Cloud. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, SlamData offers a software solution that enhances data integration and preparation, making complex data analytics-ready. The platform supports various business intelligence tools, including Tableau, Looker, and PowerBI, and features connectors to multiple databases, including MongoDB, MarkLogic, Couchbase, and Hadoop. Notably, SlamData employs an innovative “in-database” analytics approach, allowing data processing and analytics to occur in close proximity to the data itself.

Founded in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2007, ConcealFab designs, engineers, and produces radio frequency transparent shelters and enclosures. It specializes in pre-fabricated polyvinyl chloride (PVC) concealment solutions for federal contractors and commercial wireless carriers, aiming to protect and conceal sensitive communication equipment while blending into the environment.

SlamData, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a virtual data warehouse and data integration solution, enabling users to efficiently explore and curate data stored in cloud platforms such as S3, Azure, and Google Cloud. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, SlamData offers a software solution that enhances data integration and preparation, making complex data analytics-ready. The platform supports various business intelligence tools, including Tableau, Looker, and PowerBI, and features connectors to multiple databases, including MongoDB, MarkLogic, Couchbase, and Hadoop. Notably, SlamData employs an innovative “in-database” analytics approach, allowing data processing and analytics to occur in close proximity to the data itself.

FuseSport, Inc. is a Colorado Springs-based company that specializes in cloud-based software solutions tailored for sports events and federations. Founded in 2012, it provides a range of online tools designed to assist organizations in managing large-scale sporting events. The company's offerings encompass various aspects of sports event management, including registration, accreditation, marketing, accounts, competition management, and results publishing. Through its innovative solutions, FuseSport aims to streamline the complexities involved in organizing and executing successful sports events.

Founded in 2012, Pax8 is a leading cloud commerce marketplace that aggregates and delivers cloud services from various vendors through its unified platform, Pax8 Command Console. This platform simplifies quoting, ordering, provisioning, support, and billing for multiple cloud services, enabling businesses to streamline operations and scale offerings.

Open Road Snacks is a Centennial, Colorado based producer of gluten-free, gourmet snacks, known for high-quality, all-natural products such as hot air popped popcorn, Poplets, and Diego’s Chips. The company distributes its products through travel and convenience stores, snack retailers, natural food grocers, supermarkets, and online across the United States. With a history spanning more than 30 years, the brand originated as Rocky Mountain Popcorn and rebranded to Open Road Snacks in 2013. It emphasizes sustainability by using 100% wind-powered energy in its factory and shipping in locally made, recycled cardboard compliant with the Sustainable Forest Initiative, including a recyclable alternative to holiday tins called the NottaTin. Open Road Snacks also supports charitable causes that promote healthy lifestyles and a clean environment. The company focuses on making nutritious, craft-style snacks that are convenient for everyday consumption, while pursuing responsible operations and community engagement.

Wanamaker Corporation specializes in developing an event management application tailored for junior golf tournaments, providing live scoring and leaderboard features for participants' families and friends. Incorporated in 2012 and based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the company offers tools for creating, managing, and promoting various golf outings, charity events, and tournaments through an accessible web interface. This application assists users in managing rosters, volunteers, sponsors, teams, pairings, rounds, and leaderboards, all while allowing for custom branding and sponsorship opportunities. The solution leverages the increasing prevalence of smartphone technology, enabling effective communication and event scheduling through electronic invitations and real-time updates, ultimately streamlining the event management process for golf clubs, professionals, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Altia, Inc. specializes in user interface design software and services tailored for embedded systems. Founded in 1991 and based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the company provides a suite of tools to enhance the development of graphical user interfaces. Its offerings include Altia Design, which allows users to create and simulate interface models; DeepScreen, a graphics code generator that converts models into deployable code; PhotoProto, a Photoshop add-on for creating interactive prototypes from graphics; and FlowProto, a Visio add-on that transforms flowcharts into interactive prototypes. In addition to its software solutions, Altia offers engineering services to support customer projects, enabling manufacturers to develop high-quality user interfaces efficiently. These tools are designed to facilitate the entire process from concept to final code, ultimately improving productivity and product quality for various industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial applications.

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Grant Dental Technology Corporation designs, develops, and produces the Proximerge dental implant and associated surgical and restorative instruments. GDTC is commited to innovative, quality products and superior customer service to surgeons, general dentists, hygienists, and laboratories. GDTC also enjoys close collaborations with world renowned dental schools and is closely aligned with top clinicians, scientists, engineers, and industry leaders. It is their intent to become the implant company of choice for dental professionals everywhere.

Schultz's Gourmet is an online retailer specializing in condiments, including hot sauces, seasonings, and snacks. The company originated from family recipes that gained popularity during local high school cookouts in Monument, Colorado, where they were first introduced to the community. After several years of informal sharing, the founders decided to transition from informal gatherings to a dedicated retail platform. Schultz's Gourmet focuses on providing a diverse range of products that emphasize consistent quality and flavor, allowing consumers to enhance their culinary experiences with healthy food ingredients.