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Firefly Aerospace is a space transportation company that designs, manufactures, and operates reliable launch vehicles to provide economical and convenient access to space for small payloads. The company focuses on the market's need for flexible access to space, employing a "simplest/soonest" approach to technology selection. Firefly's launch vehicles leverage commercial off-the-shelf components from U.S. suppliers to minimize development time and maximize reliability.

Vantage Data Centers, established in 2010, specializes in developing and operating data centers globally. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with a presence in Quincy, Washington, the company caters to Fortune 100 businesses, hyper scalers, and large enterprises. Vantage offers custom-built data centers, powered shells, and turnkey solutions, along with services such as move-in management, data center operations, and facilities management. Its data centers are designed for high-density computing, ensuring energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, with a focus on wholesale and hyperscale solutions.

Articul8 operates as a Generative AI enterprise software company focused on helping organizations.

Membrion, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the manufacturing and commercialization of advanced membranes that filter molecules, including ions, under a variety of conditions such as heat, acidity, and biological sensitivity. Originating as a spin-out from the University of Washington, Membrion has received funding from multiple organizations, including the National Science Foundation and private investors, which has facilitated the transition from research to commercial production. The company's innovative ion exchange membrane technology is designed for applications in flow batteries, water purification, fuel cells, and pharmaceuticals, offering clients membranes that feature a longer lifespan and reduced costs.

Membrion, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the manufacturing and commercialization of advanced membranes that filter molecules, including ions, under a variety of conditions such as heat, acidity, and biological sensitivity. Originating as a spin-out from the University of Washington, Membrion has received funding from multiple organizations, including the National Science Foundation and private investors, which has facilitated the transition from research to commercial production. The company's innovative ion exchange membrane technology is designed for applications in flow batteries, water purification, fuel cells, and pharmaceuticals, offering clients membranes that feature a longer lifespan and reduced costs.

Fortanix Inc. specializes in developing advanced security solutions for mobile, cloud, and enterprise platforms. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Singapore, the company offers a range of services including the Self-Defending Key Management Service (SDKMS), which is a cloud-native solution for enterprise encryption needs that integrates key management, encryption-as-a-service, and tokenization. Its Runtime Encryption technology utilizes Intel SGX to safeguard data, keys, and applications even when infrastructure is compromised, allowing businesses to securely process sensitive information in public and remote cloud environments. Fortanix also provides the Confidential Computing Enclave Manager, which manages the lifecycle of applications running in secure environments. The company has established partnerships with firms like Equinix and IBM Cloud and serves a diverse clientele, including several Fortune 50 companies. Fortanix has earned recognition as a Gartner Cool Vendor and was a runner-up in the RSA Innovation Sandbox. The company holds more than ten patents pending for its innovative security technologies.

Federated Wireless, Inc. specializes in the development of wireless broadband network management platforms that facilitate the efficient shared use of wireless spectrum. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company provides spectrum controller solutions for a diverse range of clients, including mobile operators, cable operators, broadband wireless access providers, managed service providers, and enterprises across various sectors. Its innovative approach to private wireless and shared spectrum services has positioned Federated Wireless as a leader in the telecommunications industry. The company has established a robust partner ecosystem with over 50 collaborators, focusing on the advancement of shared spectrum technology. Federated Wireless' offerings address multiple applications, such as network densification, mobile offload, and industrial IoT, catering to industries including logistics, manufacturing, energy, and education.