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HeartLab develops an AI-powered cardiology imaging platform that integrates the end-to-end imaging workflow. The company builds diagnostic tools that analyze echocardiograms and other cardiac imaging to help doctors diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease. Its tools automate repetitive measurements, enabling faster interpretation and improved efficiency for clinicians, with the goal of advancing cardiology care globally.

Grabango develops checkout-free technology for existing brick-and-mortar stores, combining cameras, shelf sensors, and computer vision to identify items as they are picked up, count them, and add purchases to a virtual basket. Shoppers pay with a registered method on their smartphone and leave the store without waiting in line, with a receipt sent to their phone after exit. The system retrofits stores from convenience to large grocers, does not use facial recognition, and keeps data anonymized to protect privacy. Grabango was founded in 2016 and is based in Berkeley, California.

Scale AI develops a platform that provides training and validation data for artificial intelligence applications. Its products include advanced annotation tools for images, videos, text, documents, and 3D sensor data, serving sectors such as autonomous vehicles, retail, conversational AI, robotics, AR/VR, and document processing.

HeartLab develops an AI-powered cardiology imaging platform that integrates the end-to-end imaging workflow. The company builds diagnostic tools that analyze echocardiograms and other cardiac imaging to help doctors diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease. Its tools automate repetitive measurements, enabling faster interpretation and improved efficiency for clinicians, with the goal of advancing cardiology care globally.

AI Foundation develops AI-based software solutions to detect malicious content online. Its flagship tool, Reality Defender, scans media for signs of alteration or artificial generation. The company also enables content creators to establish honest AI watermarks. Serving academia, businesses, and governments, AI Foundation has partnerships with notable entities like Marvel filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo, Google, Microsoft, Twitter, and universities. Founded in 2017, it is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Forma is building photorealistic avatars that are a dynamic and deeply personal form for people’s online identity. We believe that as our online lives grow in importance, people look for more authenticity and relatability - and for everybody on the planet there is nothing more familiar than an image of themselves. Through Forma’s computer vision and graphics technology, users can create a flexible visual identity from a single photo of themselves, instantly and photorealistically. ​Today they can try on any outfit whether just for fun or before buying on e-commerce, and soon they will be able star in a movie, video game, TV show, YouTube clip, billboard ad, VR/AR, etc. The company was founded in late 2017, early in the commercialization of the recent breakthroughs in deep learning. We’ve raised seed funding from top VCs and angels and are SF-based by the Caltrain station.

Scale AI develops a platform that provides training and validation data for artificial intelligence applications. Its products include advanced annotation tools for images, videos, text, documents, and 3D sensor data, serving sectors such as autonomous vehicles, retail, conversational AI, robotics, AR/VR, and document processing.

Grabango develops checkout-free technology for existing brick-and-mortar stores, combining cameras, shelf sensors, and computer vision to identify items as they are picked up, count them, and add purchases to a virtual basket. Shoppers pay with a registered method on their smartphone and leave the store without waiting in line, with a receipt sent to their phone after exit. The system retrofits stores from convenience to large grocers, does not use facial recognition, and keeps data anonymized to protect privacy. Grabango was founded in 2016 and is based in Berkeley, California.

Founded in 2016, Synapse Technology develops artificial intelligence-based software for automated threat detection at security checkpoints. Its flagship product, Syntech ONE™, uses proprietary deep learning and computer vision systems to identify weapons and other prohibited items on baggage X-Ray and CT scanners. The platform integrates with both new and existing checkpoint machines in airports, schools, offices, and other secure facilities worldwide.

AI Foundation develops AI-based software solutions to detect malicious content online. Its flagship tool, Reality Defender, scans media for signs of alteration or artificial generation. The company also enables content creators to establish honest AI watermarks. Serving academia, businesses, and governments, AI Foundation has partnerships with notable entities like Marvel filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo, Google, Microsoft, Twitter, and universities. Founded in 2017, it is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Naked Labs is a Silicon Valley-based startup focused on3D scanning, computer vision, and human-centered design. It uses infrared light to capture a 3D body model, which is visualized on the Naked app. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Morphin is a technology company that specializes in creating personalized GIFs and avatars for users. Its innovative image-mapping application allows individuals to generate custom three-dimensional avatars that can be utilized across various platforms, including virtual reality and augmented reality applications as well as video games. By focusing on user customization, Morphin enables clients to express themselves in unique ways through their digital representations, facilitating a more engaging and personalized experience in the virtual realm.

Shadow operates a community-led application that helps reunite lost pets, particularly dogs, with their owners in the United States. It partners with animal shelters and rescue organizations to gather and augment dog photos with images from social media, and it employs artificial intelligence to identify potential matches from nearby shelters or the web. A network of volunteers reviews shelter photographs and broadcasts missing posters through social media to broaden reach and increase recovery chances. The platform also enables owners to post a photo of a missing pet to the community, generating a personalized step-by-step action plan and alerts to mobilize neighbors in the search.

Grabango develops checkout-free technology for existing brick-and-mortar stores, combining cameras, shelf sensors, and computer vision to identify items as they are picked up, count them, and add purchases to a virtual basket. Shoppers pay with a registered method on their smartphone and leave the store without waiting in line, with a receipt sent to their phone after exit. The system retrofits stores from convenience to large grocers, does not use facial recognition, and keeps data anonymized to protect privacy. Grabango was founded in 2016 and is based in Berkeley, California.

Planet Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company specializing in Earth imaging and analytics. Founded by former NASA employees in 2010, Planet operates the largest fleet of compact, high-capability satellites designed to image the entire planet daily. This extensive satellite coverage provides customers with unprecedented access to geospatial insights, enabling them to make informed decisions based on real-time data. Planet's offerings include a diverse range of satellite imagery and analytical solutions, all accessible through an online platform equipped with tools for data analysis. With additional offices in Germany and Canada, the company serves a global network of customers and partners across more than 100 countries, delivering market-leading geospatial imagery for businesses, governments, researchers, and journalists. Planet's mission is to make visible and actionable the changes occurring on Earth, providing crucial information to understand the physical world.

Vicarious is an artificial intelligence company that utilizes the principles of neuro and cognitive science to create general intelligence for robots. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Dileep George and D. Scott Phoenix, Vicarious develops technology that mimics the functions of the human brain, aiming to achieve human-level intelligence in areas such as vision, language, and motor control. The company's algorithmic architecture focuses on visual perception challenges, including recognition, segmentation, and scene parsing. This innovative approach enables robot manufacturers to design robots that exhibit advanced intelligence and enhanced task efficiency, positioning Vicarious as a leader in the advancement of intelligent robotic systems.

Planet Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company specializing in Earth imaging and analytics. Founded by former NASA employees in 2010, Planet operates the largest fleet of compact, high-capability satellites designed to image the entire planet daily. This extensive satellite coverage provides customers with unprecedented access to geospatial insights, enabling them to make informed decisions based on real-time data. Planet's offerings include a diverse range of satellite imagery and analytical solutions, all accessible through an online platform equipped with tools for data analysis. With additional offices in Germany and Canada, the company serves a global network of customers and partners across more than 100 countries, delivering market-leading geospatial imagery for businesses, governments, researchers, and journalists. Planet's mission is to make visible and actionable the changes occurring on Earth, providing crucial information to understand the physical world.

Vicarious is an artificial intelligence company that utilizes the principles of neuro and cognitive science to create general intelligence for robots. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Dileep George and D. Scott Phoenix, Vicarious develops technology that mimics the functions of the human brain, aiming to achieve human-level intelligence in areas such as vision, language, and motor control. The company's algorithmic architecture focuses on visual perception challenges, including recognition, segmentation, and scene parsing. This innovative approach enables robot manufacturers to design robots that exhibit advanced intelligence and enhanced task efficiency, positioning Vicarious as a leader in the advancement of intelligent robotic systems.

Vicarious is an artificial intelligence company that utilizes the principles of neuro and cognitive science to create general intelligence for robots. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Dileep George and D. Scott Phoenix, Vicarious develops technology that mimics the functions of the human brain, aiming to achieve human-level intelligence in areas such as vision, language, and motor control. The company's algorithmic architecture focuses on visual perception challenges, including recognition, segmentation, and scene parsing. This innovative approach enables robot manufacturers to design robots that exhibit advanced intelligence and enhanced task efficiency, positioning Vicarious as a leader in the advancement of intelligent robotic systems.

Figure Eight Inc. is a developer of a human-in-the-loop machine learning platform that specializes in generating customized training data from various data types, including text, images, audio, and video. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides machine learning-assisted annotation solutions that cater to a wide array of applications such as autonomous vehicles, natural language processing, computer vision, and intelligent chatbots. The platform supports diverse industries, including automotive, healthcare, retail, and technology, and has produced over 10 billion training data labels to enhance real-world AI applications. By automating data annotation processes, Figure Eight enables data science teams to improve outcomes in sentiment analysis, search relevance, and data classification.

HeartLab develops an AI-powered cardiology imaging platform that integrates the end-to-end imaging workflow. The company builds diagnostic tools that analyze echocardiograms and other cardiac imaging to help doctors diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease. Its tools automate repetitive measurements, enabling faster interpretation and improved efficiency for clinicians, with the goal of advancing cardiology care globally.

HeartLab develops an AI-powered cardiology imaging platform that integrates the end-to-end imaging workflow. The company builds diagnostic tools that analyze echocardiograms and other cardiac imaging to help doctors diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease. Its tools automate repetitive measurements, enabling faster interpretation and improved efficiency for clinicians, with the goal of advancing cardiology care globally.