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Holly is an AI-driven company specializing in modernizing government hiring processes. It operates a human resource technology platform that provides AI-powered tools and databases to enhance job postings, offer data-driven salary insights, and facilitate informed compensation planning and performance management. By delivering real-time data, Holly helps public sector organizations eliminate hiring barriers, improve employee satisfaction, and streamline their recruitment processes.

Ensis is a technology company specializing in AI-driven proposal software for government Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs). Its platform automates and simplifies the proposal creation process, using natural language processing and machine learning to organize RFPs, generate targeted responses, and facilitate team collaboration, thereby enhancing efficiency and enabling businesses to manage more proposals effectively.

Second Front Systems develops software that facilitates government access to innovative commercial technologies for national security missions. Its flagship product, Atlas Fulcrum, enables identification, assessment, and secure deployment of these technologies. The company also offers program management services and High Technology Council, an enterprise consortium fostering collaboration between market players.

Clarity Value specializes in providing workflow and project management services tailored for both citizens and companies. Their offerings include comprehensive solutions such as land management, human resources administration, budget management, licensing processes, record requests, detailed reports and dashboards, and handling citizen service requests. The company also develops a modular workflow automation engine designed to assist cities in managing permitting and inspection processes efficiently. This system allows governments to view project status details, manage applications, and collaborate across different departments, ultimately enhancing resource planning and improving the lives of citizens.

Exosonic is an early-stage aerospace start-up based in Los Angeles, California, focused on developing supersonic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to enhance adversary air training missions for both commercial and government clients. Founded in 2019, the company aims to evolve these supersonic UAVs into collaborative combat aircraft, with aspirations to create quiet supersonic airliners informed by the insights and revenues generated from its UAV endeavors. Exosonic has secured over $4.5 million in private capital and over $2 million in funding from AFWERX. The company's team of 15 full-time employees is currently working on a subscale flight test vehicle designed to showcase autonomous capabilities and explore crewed-uncrewed cooperation, with the first flight anticipated in the second quarter of 2023.

Pay Theory is a financial technology company specializing in payment solutions tailored for various sectors, including education, healthcare, senior care, childcare, government, property, and insurance. The company develops a payments platform designed to address the intricate needs of Software as a Service (SaaS) vendors in these industries. By offering streamlined digital payment access and integrated services, Pay Theory helps families navigate financial transactions without encountering barriers related to money or banking. The platform facilitates electronic payments, electronic checks, and cash transactions, allowing organizations such as public schools to manage their payments efficiently without relying on traditional banking methods. Ultimately, Pay Theory aims to connect families with essential service providers, ensuring they can access necessary services while also creating a new revenue stream for SaaS vendors.

Pavilion Data Systems Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the design and development of NVMe-over-Fabric storage platforms. The company focuses on enabling real-time performance at scale for massively-parallel applications, offering solutions that cater to sectors such as financial services, government, cloud services, media and entertainment, and research facilities. Pavilion's innovative architecture features Hyperparallel Flash Arrays, which utilize multiple controllers to surpass the limitations of traditional storage systems, providing ultra-low latency and linear scalability. By introducing a unique model called OPENCHOICE, Pavilion challenges conventional approaches to storage procurement and deployment. Founded in 2011, Pavilion Data Systems also has offices in Schiphol, the Netherlands, and Pune, India, and is recognized as a leader in a new category of storage appliances that aims to meet the ever-increasing demand for data throughput.

Civitech is a political technology company that focuses on leveraging technology to address civic challenges and enhance democratic processes. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Civitech develops an integration platform that supports political candidates, campaign staff, and volunteers. Its flagship product, CampaignOS, serves as a central hub for managing campaign activities and resources, facilitating the recruitment and coordination of campaign personnel. The company aims to empower democratic candidates, promote progressive causes, and improve the ability of local governments to serve their communities more effectively. By increasing civic participation and providing tools for organizations, Civitech strives to create a more equitable democracy.

Founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 2017, ClimateView develops a SaaS platform empowering public sector entities to make data-driven climate transition decisions. Its software collects and organizes climate data, enabling systematic modeling of political, economic, and energy shifts across cities, regions, and nations.

Corelight, Inc. is a provider of network visibility solutions aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for enterprises, government entities, and educational institutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company develops a suite of products that includes Corelight sensors and a fleet management system. Its flagship offering is based on Bro, an open-source network analysis framework that delivers actionable, real-time data, enabling security professionals to comprehensively understand network traffic and effectively detect and mitigate cyber threats. In addition to its headquarters, Corelight maintains offices in Santa Clara, California, and Columbus, Ohio, further supporting its commitment to improving network security across various sectors.

Esper is a company that specializes in developing a policy collaboration platform aimed at enhancing the policymaking process within government entities. By providing software that allows government officials to integrate, manage, and analyze policy data, Esper facilitates transparent and data-driven decision-making. The company collaborates with numerous government agencies, including the New York City Police Department, Washington Department of Health, and California State Treasurer’s Office, to streamline internal workflows and support the entire policymaking lifecycle. With a workforce of over 30 employees, Esper has raised more than $14 million in funding to further its mission of creating a unified source of truth for public policy.

Pay Theory is a financial technology company specializing in payment solutions tailored for various sectors, including education, healthcare, senior care, childcare, government, property, and insurance. The company develops a payments platform designed to address the intricate needs of Software as a Service (SaaS) vendors in these industries. By offering streamlined digital payment access and integrated services, Pay Theory helps families navigate financial transactions without encountering barriers related to money or banking. The platform facilitates electronic payments, electronic checks, and cash transactions, allowing organizations such as public schools to manage their payments efficiently without relying on traditional banking methods. Ultimately, Pay Theory aims to connect families with essential service providers, ensuring they can access necessary services while also creating a new revenue stream for SaaS vendors.

ModernTax is API platform that enables financial and fintech companies to access and verified IRS taxpayer records and (2) an employee financial benefits platform providing benefits teams with a comprehensive tool to automate taxable events. ModernTax answers the tax and accounting industry’s need for: 1. Connection between taxpayers and business providers 2. Accessibility of tax data and virtual tax filing services 3. Efficiency of processes for tax and accounting service providers

Founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 2017, ClimateView develops a SaaS platform empowering public sector entities to make data-driven climate transition decisions. Its software collects and organizes climate data, enabling systematic modeling of political, economic, and energy shifts across cities, regions, and nations.

HopSkipDrive, Inc. is a transportation service provider that specializes in ridesharing for children aged five and older. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company offers a platform that allows parents to pre-schedule rides for their children with vetted drivers, ensuring safe and reliable transportation to schools and activities. HopSkipDrive serves a diverse clientele, including families, schools, and government agencies, and has established contracts with over 400 school districts. The company operates in 21 major markets across 12 states, having successfully transported 2 million riders to more than 16,000 schools while covering over 20 million miles. Its focus on child safety and dependable service distinguishes it in the transportation sector.