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Persona specializes in identity verification solutions for businesses. It offers an automated suite of tools to verify customer identities globally, enhancing trust and security online while preventing fraud.

Flock Safety is a company that specializes in security solutions through the use of automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras. Its primary product, the ALPR camera system, is designed for use by neighborhoods, law enforcement agencies, and businesses to capture and analyze vehicle license plates. This technology aids in both preventing and solving crimes by providing actionable data to local authorities. Flock Safety's platform emphasizes community collaboration, integrating efforts from cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement to enhance public safety. The company's full-service, maintenance-free technology is trusted by various communities as a means to deter crime and promote a safer environment for residents. Additionally, the system proactively alerts police when stolen vehicles enter monitored areas, enabling faster response and community involvement in crime prevention.

Crusoe Energy Systems Inc., based in Denver, Colorado, develops innovative technology and solutions aimed at addressing operational, environmental, and regulatory challenges in the oil and gas sector. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in its Digital Flare Mitigation solution, which allows upstream operators without pipeline access to convert wasted natural gas into electricity for energy-intensive computing. This service not only helps oil and gas producers reduce routine flaring of natural gas but also assists them in achieving regulatory compliance and maintaining production levels amid increasing regulations and pipeline constraints. Crusoe Energy Systems is committed to creating solutions that benefit the environment, local communities, and energy producers alike.

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, develops, and deploys hardware and software to address national security challenges for the United States and its allies. It offers the Lattice Platform, an AI-based system that fuses real-time data from computer vision, machine learning, and mesh networking into a single autonomous operating picture; Sentry Tower, which integrates data across the electromagnetic spectrum; Ghost sUAS, an unmanned autonomous, man-portable drone capable of performing missions with limited human intervention; and Anvil sUAS, a precision kinetic intercept that autonomously navigates to counter potential drone threats with visual verification by a human operator. Founded in 2017, Anduril is based in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Orange County, California; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington.

Aven is a financial services company offering a product that combines a credit card with a home equity line of credit. The Aven HELOC Card lets users access funds secured by their home equity and pay for purchases like a traditional card, while aiming to deliver lower interest rates than standard credit cards. By leveraging home equity, it seeks to reduce borrowing costs and simplify cash management for its customers.

Rippling provides an integrated platform that combines HR, IT, payroll, and spend management to streamline the entire employee lifecycle. It automates onboarding, offboarding, payroll processing, benefits administration, and tax forms, and centralizes employee data and access management (devices, software, and email accounts) to reduce administrative work. The platform supports compliance monitoring, real-time financial visibility, and dynamic spend policies, enabling seamless IT provisioning, access control, and unified management. By removing manual tasks and enabling faster onboarding, Rippling helps companies save time, cut costs, and focus on growth.

Ramp offers a comprehensive financial operations platform designed for businesses seeking to streamline their financial tasks. The platform includes corporate cards, expense management, bill payments, and accounting integrations, assisting organizations in managing their finances efficiently.

Forward is a startup focused on transforming healthcare delivery by incorporating advanced technologies that have been underutilized in the industry, such as sensors, mobile applications, and artificial intelligence. Founded in January 2016 by former executives from Google and Uber, Forward operates primary care clinics that emphasize personalized patient care. Through its mobile application and natural language processing system, the company enhances healthcare services, offering features like body scanning, genetic screening, real-time blood testing, and home monitoring of vital signs. These innovations empower patients to take control of their health, promote transparency, and foster better collaboration with their primary care physicians. Backed by prominent investors and entrepreneurs, Forward aims to redefine the patient experience in healthcare.

Resilience integrates cybersecurity, cyber insurance, and cyber risk management for middle and large organizations. Founded by experts from the US military and intelligence communities, it offers risk quantification software, cybersecurity expertise, and A+ rated cyber insurance. Backed by leading technology investment firms, Resilience aims to enhance global cyber resilience.

Neuralink develops high-bandwidth brain-machine interfaces aimed at providing solutions for individuals with paralysis. Their primary goal is to create devices that enhance abilities and foster community inclusion.

Stripe develops APIs and tools for businesses to accept and manage online payments securely. It supports various international debit/credit cards, serving e-commerce platforms, SaaS companies, marketplaces, and non-profits globally.

Alloy Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. The company focuses on democratizing access to essential drug discovery platforms and services, primarily through its Alloy-Gx platform. This innovative platform features a royalty-free suite of immunocompetent transgenic mice that facilitate in vivo human antibody discovery. Alloy Therapeutics has developed humanized transgenic antibody discovery technology, which offers broad, non-exclusive access to drug discovery tools, allowing scientists to engage in their antibody projects more efficiently and effectively. The company's mission is to enhance the drug discovery process by providing accessible and advanced resources for researchers in the field.

Stord develops a cloud-based software platform for managing warehousing and distribution services. Its platform enables clients to oversee product flow across multiple warehouses on one dashboard, facilitating on-demand scaling and optimizing inventory and orders globally.

Flexport, established in 2013, is a San Francisco-based company specializing in global freight forwarding and customs brokerage services. It offers an online platform that simplifies and streamlines international trade for businesses. Flexport's services include customs clearance, freight transportation by ocean, air, and road, along with value-added services such as cargo insurance, warehousing, and trade finance. The company's user-friendly dashboard enables clients to understand, purchase, manage, and track these services in real-time, optimizing their supply chain and logistics operations.

Lattice is a People Success Platform that integrates various tools, workflows, and data to assist business leaders in fostering engaged, high-performing employees and cultivating positive company cultures. The platform encompasses continuous performance management, goal-setting, employee engagement, compensation management, career development, and people analytics, providing HR, People, and Operations teams with essential insights to enhance workplace environments and achieve significant business results. Lattice has received recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies and is celebrated as a top workplace, with a high employee satisfaction rate. Serving nearly 5,000 customers globally, including notable organizations like Slack, Asana, Solera Health, and Guild Education, Lattice aims to streamline performance management processes through real-time employee feedback and efficient performance review cycles, targeting medium-sized companies for goal management and achievement.

Sword Health specializes in digital health solutions for physical rehabilitation. It employs artificial intelligence to deliver personalized care globally, enabling patients to perform interactive exercises at home under remote physiotherapist supervision.

Founded in 2014, Density Inc. specializes in developing sensors and Sensor-as-a-Service that measure and manage human traffic through doors in real-time without compromising privacy. Its products include Density API for real-time foot traffic data access and Occupancy Analytics Platform for connected buildings. Applications span across various sectors such as corporate offices, schools, workplaces, and higher education.

Founded in 2016, Kavak is a Mexican online platform specializing in the e-commerce of used cars. It aims to formalize the pre-owned car industry by offering real-time market data and a wide catalog of certified vehicles at fair prices. The platform provides services such as home delivery, financing options, and guarantees, enabling users to buy and sell vehicles hassle-free.

Stord develops a cloud-based software platform for managing warehousing and distribution services. Its platform enables clients to oversee product flow across multiple warehouses on one dashboard, facilitating on-demand scaling and optimizing inventory and orders globally.

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, develops, and deploys hardware and software to address national security challenges for the United States and its allies. It offers the Lattice Platform, an AI-based system that fuses real-time data from computer vision, machine learning, and mesh networking into a single autonomous operating picture; Sentry Tower, which integrates data across the electromagnetic spectrum; Ghost sUAS, an unmanned autonomous, man-portable drone capable of performing missions with limited human intervention; and Anvil sUAS, a precision kinetic intercept that autonomously navigates to counter potential drone threats with visual verification by a human operator. Founded in 2017, Anduril is based in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Orange County, California; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington.

Faire is a two-sided marketplace connecting local retail stores with unique wholesale merchandise from brands and makers. It offers retailers tools for data insights, financial terms, and logistics support to compete with larger competitors. Faire's platform simplifies wholesale buying and selling processes, offering net 60 payment terms and free returns.

Workrise is a technology company that offers a platform to support the energy workforce by connecting businesses with qualified field workers and related vendors. The platform covers sourcing to payments, enabling vendor management, communication, collaboration, and resource sharing to streamline field operations in the energy industry and improve efficiency by facilitating access to a broader range of services.

Collective Health provides a cloud-based health benefits platform that unifies medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and related programs into a single administration experience, helping employers simplify benefits, guide employees in understanding and navigating care, and manage costs and outcomes. The platform offers integrated administration of all health plans through one portal, with live concierge support and digital tools to find and manage care, and connects employees with medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision providers. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Chicago and Lehi, it aims to reduce the administrative burden of delivering benefits while improving member experience and overall health outcomes.

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.

Founded in 2016, Kavak is a Mexican online platform specializing in the e-commerce of used cars. It aims to formalize the pre-owned car industry by offering real-time market data and a wide catalog of certified vehicles at fair prices. The platform provides services such as home delivery, financing options, and guarantees, enabling users to buy and sell vehicles hassle-free.

Lattice is a People Success Platform that integrates various tools, workflows, and data to assist business leaders in fostering engaged, high-performing employees and cultivating positive company cultures. The platform encompasses continuous performance management, goal-setting, employee engagement, compensation management, career development, and people analytics, providing HR, People, and Operations teams with essential insights to enhance workplace environments and achieve significant business results. Lattice has received recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies and is celebrated as a top workplace, with a high employee satisfaction rate. Serving nearly 5,000 customers globally, including notable organizations like Slack, Asana, Solera Health, and Guild Education, Lattice aims to streamline performance management processes through real-time employee feedback and efficient performance review cycles, targeting medium-sized companies for goal management and achievement.

Forward is a startup focused on transforming healthcare delivery by incorporating advanced technologies that have been underutilized in the industry, such as sensors, mobile applications, and artificial intelligence. Founded in January 2016 by former executives from Google and Uber, Forward operates primary care clinics that emphasize personalized patient care. Through its mobile application and natural language processing system, the company enhances healthcare services, offering features like body scanning, genetic screening, real-time blood testing, and home monitoring of vital signs. These innovations empower patients to take control of their health, promote transparency, and foster better collaboration with their primary care physicians. Backed by prominent investors and entrepreneurs, Forward aims to redefine the patient experience in healthcare.

Modern Health is a mental wellness platform designed for innovative companies to support the mental health of their employees. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services including therapy sessions, coaching, and self-guided courses, all accessible through a user-friendly app. Modern Health combines the WHO well-being assessment with self-service wellness kits and connects users with certified coaches and licensed therapists in 35 languages. By providing these resources, Modern Health aims to destigmatize mental health conversations and make services more accessible, ultimately improving employee well-being and productivity.

Ghost Autonomy is a technology company focused on making self-driving accessible to the consumer market. It develops an advanced autonomous driving software platform designed for automakers, leveraging innovative artificial intelligence breakthroughs to ensure safe and scalable highway autonomy. The company's platform includes AI-enabled software that encompasses perception systems, planning and decision-making algorithms, and vehicle control software. This comprehensive approach allows automakers and suppliers to integrate autonomous driving capabilities into their vehicles with minimal hardware modifications, facilitating a more affordable and efficient transition to self-driving technology.

Faire is a two-sided marketplace connecting local retail stores with unique wholesale merchandise from brands and makers. It offers retailers tools for data insights, financial terms, and logistics support to compete with larger competitors. Faire's platform simplifies wholesale buying and selling processes, offering net 60 payment terms and free returns.

Affirm is a financial technology company that offers consumer installment loans at the point of sale through its Buy with Affirm platform. Shoppers can select Affirm at checkout and pay for purchases in fixed monthly installments with real-time decisioning and upfront, transparent terms, avoiding hidden fees. The company provides a digital and mobile‑first platform that includes a point‑of‑sale payment solution for merchants and a consumer app, and it partners with thousands of merchants across categories such as home, travel, electronics, apparel, and beauty. Revenue comes from merchant networks and related services, including virtual card networks, with the majority of business generated in the United States, and ongoing activity in Canada and other regions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco with an additional office in Chicago, Affirm aims to offer an accessible alternative to traditional credit that improves budgeting and financial clarity for consumers.

Synthego is a biotechnology company specializing in genome engineering. It offers integrated hardware, software, bioinformatics, chemistries, and molecular biology platforms to advance basic research and therapeutic development. Its products include engineered cells, CRISPR kits, and bioinformatics tools for gene knockout, target validation, and disease modeling. Synthego serves scientists globally, with sales through distributors in multiple countries and online.

Lattice is a People Success Platform that integrates various tools, workflows, and data to assist business leaders in fostering engaged, high-performing employees and cultivating positive company cultures. The platform encompasses continuous performance management, goal-setting, employee engagement, compensation management, career development, and people analytics, providing HR, People, and Operations teams with essential insights to enhance workplace environments and achieve significant business results. Lattice has received recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies and is celebrated as a top workplace, with a high employee satisfaction rate. Serving nearly 5,000 customers globally, including notable organizations like Slack, Asana, Solera Health, and Guild Education, Lattice aims to streamline performance management processes through real-time employee feedback and efficient performance review cycles, targeting medium-sized companies for goal management and achievement.

Figma develops and provides a collaborative interface design tool accessible via the browser. It caters to product teams, enabling them to create, test, and ship designs efficiently. Founded in 2012, Figma aims to make design accessible to all, serving clients such as Airbnb, Slack, and Microsoft.

Emulate is a biotechnology company that develops organ-on-a-chip human emulation technology to model how diseases, medicines, chemicals, and foods affect human health. Its platform includes lung, intestinal, liver, and skin organ chips that reproduce normal biology and disease states, enabling human-relevant insights beyond traditional cell culture or animal models. The company also provides drug development tools and instrumentation software to support research and development workflows for researchers across biotechnology, pharmaceutical, consumer health, cosmetics, chemical, food, and agrochemical sectors, as well as government agencies and academic institutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Emulate aims to accelerate understanding of human biology and improve human health outcomes.

Faire is a two-sided marketplace connecting local retail stores with unique wholesale merchandise from brands and makers. It offers retailers tools for data insights, financial terms, and logistics support to compete with larger competitors. Faire's platform simplifies wholesale buying and selling processes, offering net 60 payment terms and free returns.

Workrise is a technology company that offers a platform to support the energy workforce by connecting businesses with qualified field workers and related vendors. The platform covers sourcing to payments, enabling vendor management, communication, collaboration, and resource sharing to streamline field operations in the energy industry and improve efficiency by facilitating access to a broader range of services.

Founded in 2012, Blend Labs designs and develops digital lending platforms that streamline mortgage, consumer loan, and deposit account applications. Serving over 300 financial institutions, including Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank, the company processes billions in loans daily, helping millions of consumers access credit.

Collective Health provides a cloud-based health benefits platform that unifies medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and related programs into a single administration experience, helping employers simplify benefits, guide employees in understanding and navigating care, and manage costs and outcomes. The platform offers integrated administration of all health plans through one portal, with live concierge support and digital tools to find and manage care, and connects employees with medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision providers. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Chicago and Lehi, it aims to reduce the administrative burden of delivering benefits while improving member experience and overall health outcomes.

Affirm is a financial technology company that offers consumer installment loans at the point of sale through its Buy with Affirm platform. Shoppers can select Affirm at checkout and pay for purchases in fixed monthly installments with real-time decisioning and upfront, transparent terms, avoiding hidden fees. The company provides a digital and mobile‑first platform that includes a point‑of‑sale payment solution for merchants and a consumer app, and it partners with thousands of merchants across categories such as home, travel, electronics, apparel, and beauty. Revenue comes from merchant networks and related services, including virtual card networks, with the majority of business generated in the United States, and ongoing activity in Canada and other regions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco with an additional office in Chicago, Affirm aims to offer an accessible alternative to traditional credit that improves budgeting and financial clarity for consumers.

Flexport, established in 2013, is a San Francisco-based company specializing in global freight forwarding and customs brokerage services. It offers an online platform that simplifies and streamlines international trade for businesses. Flexport's services include customs clearance, freight transportation by ocean, air, and road, along with value-added services such as cargo insurance, warehousing, and trade finance. The company's user-friendly dashboard enables clients to understand, purchase, manage, and track these services in real-time, optimizing their supply chain and logistics operations.

Asana, Inc. is a software company that specializes in work management and productivity solutions. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Asana offers a cloud-based platform that enables individuals and teams to organize, track, and manage their work efficiently. The platform allows users to create projects, assign tasks, set deadlines, and facilitate direct communication, thereby enhancing collaboration and engagement. Designed for various use cases, including project management and process oversight, Asana's tools provide real-time visibility into workflows and incorporate reporting and automation features. The company generates revenue through software subscriptions based on the number of users, making its services scalable and adaptable to different organizational needs.

Quid, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in New York and London. Founded in 2006, Quid develops a platform that enables users to search, analyze, and visualize collective intelligence derived from written language. Its software specializes in text-based data analysis, utilizing artificial intelligence and natural language processing to uncover insights from vast datasets, including patents, news articles, and blog posts. Quid's proprietary algorithms facilitate the identification of patterns and connections, allowing non-technical users in various sectors, such as marketing, consulting, technology, healthcare, and finance, to independently access and derive meaningful insights from high-value information. In January 2020, Quid merged with NetBase Solutions, forming a combined entity known as Netbase Quid.

Branch is a platform that serves as a linking and measurement partner for growth-focused teams, helping brands acquire users, retain customers, and drive conversions across digital channels. The company offers a cloud-based marketing optimization platform that supports cross-platform interactions and builds user-to-user referral programs. Its features include rewarded referrals, content sharing, deep views, download banners, and personalized onboarding, all designed to improve the customer experience and enable measurement and optimization of campaigns. Branch is trusted by brands such as Instacart, Western Union, NBCUniversal, Zocdoc and Sephora to acquire users, retain customers and drive more conversions. By linking attribution with referral-driven engagement, Branch helps brands evaluate program performance and optimize messaging and incentives to maximize conversions and lifetime value.

IfOnly operates as an online marketplace dedicated to offering unique experiences that serve both personal enrichment and charitable causes. It connects members with local experts and renowned figures such as athletes, artists, and entertainers, providing access to a carefully curated selection of extraordinary activities. This platform enables users to engage in memorable experiences while also contributing to meaningful causes around the globe. Through its offerings, IfOnly fosters shared interests and connections among its members, allowing them to enjoy exceptional moments every weekend. Additionally, luminaries can promote their talent and build their brands within a safe environment on the IfOnly marketplace, ensuring that their efforts support impactful initiatives.

Nubank is a prominent digital bank revolutionizing finance with its customer-centric approach. It provides a variety of services, including credit cards, personal loans, and digital payments, all accessible through a simple mobile app. Known for transparency, ease of use, and low fees, Nubank aims to empower users with innovative solutions for better financial management.

Collective Health provides a cloud-based health benefits platform that unifies medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and related programs into a single administration experience, helping employers simplify benefits, guide employees in understanding and navigating care, and manage costs and outcomes. The platform offers integrated administration of all health plans through one portal, with live concierge support and digital tools to find and manage care, and connects employees with medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision providers. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Chicago and Lehi, it aims to reduce the administrative burden of delivering benefits while improving member experience and overall health outcomes.

Asana, Inc. is a software company that specializes in work management and productivity solutions. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Asana offers a cloud-based platform that enables individuals and teams to organize, track, and manage their work efficiently. The platform allows users to create projects, assign tasks, set deadlines, and facilitate direct communication, thereby enhancing collaboration and engagement. Designed for various use cases, including project management and process oversight, Asana's tools provide real-time visibility into workflows and incorporate reporting and automation features. The company generates revenue through software subscriptions based on the number of users, making its services scalable and adaptable to different organizational needs.

Affirm is a financial technology company that offers consumer installment loans at the point of sale through its Buy with Affirm platform. Shoppers can select Affirm at checkout and pay for purchases in fixed monthly installments with real-time decisioning and upfront, transparent terms, avoiding hidden fees. The company provides a digital and mobile‑first platform that includes a point‑of‑sale payment solution for merchants and a consumer app, and it partners with thousands of merchants across categories such as home, travel, electronics, apparel, and beauty. Revenue comes from merchant networks and related services, including virtual card networks, with the majority of business generated in the United States, and ongoing activity in Canada and other regions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco with an additional office in Chicago, Affirm aims to offer an accessible alternative to traditional credit that improves budgeting and financial clarity for consumers.

Nanotronics Imaging, Inc. is a high-tech company specializing in the manufacture of optical microscopes and advanced imaging solutions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with additional offices in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and Hollister, California, the company develops a platform that integrates artificial intelligence, automation, and sophisticated imaging technology for industrial inspection. This platform automates the inspection of advanced technologies, including semiconductors, microchips, and medical devices. Key products include nSpec, an automated optical inspection system designed for analyzing transparent and semi-transparent wafers, and nSpec 3D, which provides surface topographies and quantitative roughness measurements. In addition to microscopy systems, Nanotronics Imaging offers hardware prototyping, production services, and a variety of related equipment, catering to industries such as aerospace, automotive, and materials science.

Founded in 2008, ResearchGate operates an online professional networking platform for scientists worldwide. It facilitates the sharing of research findings, collaboration among peers, job searches within academia, and access to statistical data on citations.

Nubank is a prominent digital bank revolutionizing finance with its customer-centric approach. It provides a variety of services, including credit cards, personal loans, and digital payments, all accessible through a simple mobile app. Known for transparency, ease of use, and low fees, Nubank aims to empower users with innovative solutions for better financial management.

Founded in 2012, Compass is a real estate technology company that provides an online platform for buying, renting, and selling properties. Its end-to-end platform supports the entire transaction workflow by pairing industry talent with technology to create intelligent and seamless experiences. Compass operates across multiple regions in the United States.

Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, Wish is an e-commerce platform that offers a wide range of affordable goods to consumers globally. The platform utilizes big data, machine learning, and search technologies to deliver a visually engaging and personalized shopping experience. Wish connects customers with a vast network of direct suppliers, enabling access to quality products through a mobile-friendly interface. It features a diverse product selection, including clothing, accessories, gaming equipment, cosmetics, and mobile covers. By 2018, Wish had attracted over 80 million monthly active users and collaborated with more than one million merchants, selling nearly one billion products each year. The company primarily generates revenue from Europe, while also maintaining a presence in North America, South America, and other regions.

Affirm is a financial technology company that offers consumer installment loans at the point of sale through its Buy with Affirm platform. Shoppers can select Affirm at checkout and pay for purchases in fixed monthly installments with real-time decisioning and upfront, transparent terms, avoiding hidden fees. The company provides a digital and mobile‑first platform that includes a point‑of‑sale payment solution for merchants and a consumer app, and it partners with thousands of merchants across categories such as home, travel, electronics, apparel, and beauty. Revenue comes from merchant networks and related services, including virtual card networks, with the majority of business generated in the United States, and ongoing activity in Canada and other regions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco with an additional office in Chicago, Affirm aims to offer an accessible alternative to traditional credit that improves budgeting and financial clarity for consumers.

Knewton, Inc. is a developer of an online adaptive learning engine based in New York, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, Singapore, and Dubai. Established in 2008, Knewton's platform personalizes education by providing students with tailored study recommendations, equipping teachers with analytics to enhance student support, and offering publishers insights to create more effective digital educational products. The company's adaptive learning solutions cater to higher education students across various subjects, including mathematics, economics, reading and writing, biology, and engineering. Knewton's technology is utilized by educational institutions and companies globally, and it has been recognized as a leader in the education technology sector, receiving accolades for its innovative approach to personalized learning.

Stemcentrx is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies aimed at curing cancer and improving patient survival rates. Founded in 2008 by Brian Slingerland and Scott J. Dylla, the company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California. Stemcentrx specializes in creating disease-specific treatments that target cancer stem cells, the cells responsible for initiating and sustaining tumor growth. This approach allows healthcare providers to more effectively address the root causes of cancer, enhancing the potential for successful outcomes for patients. In 2016, Stemcentrx became a subsidiary of AbbVie, further expanding its resources and capabilities in the fight against cancer.

Zocdoc is a technology company based in New York that operates an online platform designed to enhance the healthcare experience for millions of patients monthly. Founded in 2007, Zocdoc allows users to search for and book appointments with various healthcare providers, including chiropractors, dentists, dermatologists, eye doctors, gynecologists, primary care doctors, and psychiatrists. The platform offers additional features such as doctor reviews, appointment reminders, preventive check-up notifications, and online paperwork services. Zocdoc aims to provide an accessible, seamless, and simple experience for patients seeking healthcare services, with appointments typically occurring within 24 to 72 hours of booking.

Radius Intelligence Inc. is a software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2008. It specializes in providing business intelligence solutions that enable organizations to gather and analyze small business data from the web. By utilizing an extensive B2B data ecosystem, Radius helps companies discover, research, and manage their sales prospects effectively. Its platform allows businesses to find leads based on specific criteria, monitor them for instant insights, and manage lead lists through editing and annotations. Additionally, Radius provides access to contact information for business owners and facilitates the synchronization of leads with customer relationship management (CRM) systems. The company, formerly known as Fwix, Inc., rebranded to Radius Intelligence in April 2012 and currently operates as a subsidiary of Kabbage, Inc.

Founded in 2002, SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Its notable projects include Falcon Heavy, Dragon, Starship, and human spaceflight initiatives.

Avant, LLC is a financial technology company that operates an online marketplace lending platform, providing consumers access to personal loans for purposes such as debt consolidation, medical expenses, and family vacations. Founded in 2012, Avant utilizes big data and machine-learning algorithms to streamline credit options and offer a tailored approach to lending. The company partners with banks and financial institutions to facilitate loan processing and verification, ensuring compliance with credit policies while minimizing fraud and risk. Additionally, Avant operates an institutional marketplace that allows investors to purchase loans generated through its technology. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Avant also maintains offices in Los Angeles, California, and London, United Kingdom, serving customers both domestically and internationally.

Founded in 2007, Credit Karma is a personal finance company dedicated to helping individuals make informed decisions about their money. With over 100 million members, it offers free credit scores and reports, personalized financial recommendations, and tools for managing various aspects of credit and financial health.

Stemcentrx is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies aimed at curing cancer and improving patient survival rates. Founded in 2008 by Brian Slingerland and Scott J. Dylla, the company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California. Stemcentrx specializes in creating disease-specific treatments that target cancer stem cells, the cells responsible for initiating and sustaining tumor growth. This approach allows healthcare providers to more effectively address the root causes of cancer, enhancing the potential for successful outcomes for patients. In 2016, Stemcentrx became a subsidiary of AbbVie, further expanding its resources and capabilities in the fight against cancer.

Lyft is a transportation company that designs, markets, and operates a mobile application that connects riders with drivers for private and shared rides, with in-app payment and the ability to schedule trips in advance. The platform has expanded to multimodal options, including bike- and scooter-sharing, to provide integrated transportation options. Founded in 2013 and publicly listed in 2019, Lyft is the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the United States and Canada, serving diverse user segments including college, university, and corporate communities.

Founded in 2006, OnDeck is a technology-driven financial platform specializing in loan financing for small and medium-sized businesses. It uses proprietary software to assess business performance, enabling responsible expansion of credit access beyond traditional personal credit score evaluations.

Knewton, Inc. is a developer of an online adaptive learning engine based in New York, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, Singapore, and Dubai. Established in 2008, Knewton's platform personalizes education by providing students with tailored study recommendations, equipping teachers with analytics to enhance student support, and offering publishers insights to create more effective digital educational products. The company's adaptive learning solutions cater to higher education students across various subjects, including mathematics, economics, reading and writing, biology, and engineering. Knewton's technology is utilized by educational institutions and companies globally, and it has been recognized as a leader in the education technology sector, receiving accolades for its innovative approach to personalized learning.

Palantir Technologies develops data fusion, integration, and analytics software for public institutions, commercial enterprises, and non-profit organizations worldwide. The company offers Gotham, a platform that integrates, manages, secures, and analyzes enterprise data, and Metropolis, a platform that integrates, enriches, models, and analyzes quantitative data for commercial use. Palantir's software supports activities such as anti-fraud, crisis response, cyber security, defense, disaster preparedness, disease response, healthcare delivery, intelligence, law enforcement, insurance analytics, and pharmaceutical research. Its solutions enable collaboration across and within organizations to make sense of large and complex data sets. Palantir serves government, defense, finance, healthcare, and other industries. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Natera, Inc. is a diagnostic and research company specializing in genetic testing services, particularly in the areas of preconception and prenatal diagnostics. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, Natera offers a range of products including the Panorama non-invasive prenatal test, which screens for chromosomal abnormalities in fetuses, and Vistara, a test for single-gene mutations. Additionally, the company provides Horizon carrier screening to assess carrier status for various genetic diseases, and Spectrum, which analyzes genetic conditions during in vitro fertilization. Natera's Anora product analyzes fetal chromosomes to understand miscarriage causes, while its non-invasive paternity tests determine parentage through fetal DNA analysis. The company's Signatera technology focuses on circulating tumor DNA to monitor cancer recurrence. Natera distributes its products through a direct sales force and a network of approximately 100 laboratory and distribution partners, both domestically and internationally. The company collaborates with BGI Genomics to develop genetic testing assays and has partnered with Foundation Medicine for personalized cancer monitoring assays.

Founded in 2006, OnDeck is a technology-driven financial platform specializing in loan financing for small and medium-sized businesses. It uses proprietary software to assess business performance, enabling responsible expansion of credit access beyond traditional personal credit score evaluations.

LightSail Energy focuses on the development of advanced energy storage systems that utilize compressed air technology. The company aims to modernize the electrical grid globally by providing efficient, grid-scale energy storage solutions. These systems are designed to enhance the reliability of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, allowing for on-demand energy delivery. By shifting its emphasis from vehicle-based technologies to large-scale applications, LightSail Energy offers clients cost-effective options for energy storage, contributing to a more sustainable energy landscape.

LightSail Energy focuses on the development of advanced energy storage systems that utilize compressed air technology. The company aims to modernize the electrical grid globally by providing efficient, grid-scale energy storage solutions. These systems are designed to enhance the reliability of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, allowing for on-demand energy delivery. By shifting its emphasis from vehicle-based technologies to large-scale applications, LightSail Energy offers clients cost-effective options for energy storage, contributing to a more sustainable energy landscape.

Stemcentrx is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies aimed at curing cancer and improving patient survival rates. Founded in 2008 by Brian Slingerland and Scott J. Dylla, the company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California. Stemcentrx specializes in creating disease-specific treatments that target cancer stem cells, the cells responsible for initiating and sustaining tumor growth. This approach allows healthcare providers to more effectively address the root causes of cancer, enhancing the potential for successful outcomes for patients. In 2016, Stemcentrx became a subsidiary of AbbVie, further expanding its resources and capabilities in the fight against cancer.

Yammer, established in 2008, is a business specializing in enterprise social networking. It facilitates real-time collaboration among employees across different departments, locations, and applications. Key features include creating groups for project collaboration, sharing and editing documents, and accessing the platform via web, desktop, and mobile devices. Yammer can also integrate with other systems like Microsoft SharePoint. With over 7 million users, including 85% of Fortune 500 companies, Yammer was acquired by Microsoft in 2012.

Knewton, Inc. is a developer of an online adaptive learning engine based in New York, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, Singapore, and Dubai. Established in 2008, Knewton's platform personalizes education by providing students with tailored study recommendations, equipping teachers with analytics to enhance student support, and offering publishers insights to create more effective digital educational products. The company's adaptive learning solutions cater to higher education students across various subjects, including mathematics, economics, reading and writing, biology, and engineering. Knewton's technology is utilized by educational institutions and companies globally, and it has been recognized as a leader in the education technology sector, receiving accolades for its innovative approach to personalized learning.

Founded in 2002, SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Its notable projects include Falcon Heavy, Dragon, Starship, and human spaceflight initiatives.

Palantir Technologies develops data fusion, integration, and analytics software for public institutions, commercial enterprises, and non-profit organizations worldwide. The company offers Gotham, a platform that integrates, manages, secures, and analyzes enterprise data, and Metropolis, a platform that integrates, enriches, models, and analyzes quantitative data for commercial use. Palantir's software supports activities such as anti-fraud, crisis response, cyber security, defense, disaster preparedness, disease response, healthcare delivery, intelligence, law enforcement, insurance analytics, and pharmaceutical research. Its solutions enable collaboration across and within organizations to make sense of large and complex data sets. Palantir serves government, defense, finance, healthcare, and other industries. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Founded in 2002, SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Its notable projects include Falcon Heavy, Dragon, Starship, and human spaceflight initiatives.

Founded in 2004, SmartDrive Systems provides driver safety and fuel management solutions for commercial fleets worldwide. Its core offerings include SmartDrive Safety (video-based driver coaching), SmartDrive Fuel (fuel performance analytics), SmartIQ (real-time actionable fleet data), and SmartRecorder (event recording system). The company employs over 400 people globally, with headquarters in San Diego, California.