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Theo operates as a trading infrastructure platform.

TAC provides an interoperability network extension that connects the TON ecosystem with Ethereum-compatible dApps. It enables Telegram users and TON wallet holders to access and interact with EVM-based decentralized applications through cross-chain messaging and asset bridging, delivering a streamlined experience for decentralized computation engine–based applications.

Nillion is a computer and network security company that operates a decentralized public network based on a cryptographic primitive called Nil Message Compute (NMC). It develops a decentralized computing platform for secure processing and storage of high-value data, employing privacy technologies to enable confidential computations on masked data. The platform is designed to help healthcare and finance industries manage sensitive information while maintaining robust security standards and operational efficiency.

Gelato Network is an innovative company based in Berlin, Germany, that focuses on automating smart contract executions on the Ethereum blockchain. Founded in 2007, Gelato provides a web cloud platform that allows developers to streamline their on-chain processes, enhancing application reliability and performance. Its audited smart contract protocol eliminates the need for developers to manage underlying server infrastructure, thereby saving significant development time and reducing the potential for single points of failure. The platform supports the creation of augmented smart contracts that are automated, gasless, and compatible with all major EVM-compatible blockchains, making it a valuable tool for developers looking to optimize their applications.

Initia is a network for 0-to-1 omnichain rollups built by fusing a novel L1 with an interwoven application-specific L2 infrastructure system. The Initia Platform provides product ready rollups that enables teams to build scalable and sovereign systems while eliminating the UX complexities end users face when interacting with a modular multi-chain universe. Initia’s ownership of the full tech stack allows for a suite of chain-level mechanisms that align the economic interests across users, developers, L2 app chains, and the L1. Initia's initial launch products include an all-in-one portal for accessing core tools of the ecosystem, a Omnitia-ecosystem focused wallet for navigating between the L2s, a block explorer that supports InitiaVM transactions and developer tooling, and a Market Minitia that allows users to trade NFTs and create AI-generated NFT collections through prompts.

Goldilocks DAO specializes in developing decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure tailored for the Berachain ecosystem. Its core offerings include Goldiswap, a token trading platform; Goldilend, facilitating non-fungible token (NFT) based loans; and Goldivaults, a liquidity management system. The DAO's platform enables users to borrow a substantial portion of their token's liquidity interest-free, without risk of liquidation or price impact, and without relying on third parties.

Rome Protocol is a blockchain project focused on enhancing the capabilities of layer-2 solutions by utilizing cryptocurrency as an auxiliary network. The company operates a Solana-based shared sequencer, which facilitates improved performance and security while also enabling liquidity between Solana and Ethereum. By providing shared sequencers and data availability services, Rome Protocol aims to assist blockchain developers in reducing their dependency on modular networks for managing the complex components and functions associated with virtual currencies. Through its innovative design environment, Rome Protocol seeks to create unique products that cater to the evolving needs of the blockchain ecosystem.

Initia is a network for 0-to-1 omnichain rollups built by fusing a novel L1 with an interwoven application-specific L2 infrastructure system. The Initia Platform provides product ready rollups that enables teams to build scalable and sovereign systems while eliminating the UX complexities end users face when interacting with a modular multi-chain universe. Initia’s ownership of the full tech stack allows for a suite of chain-level mechanisms that align the economic interests across users, developers, L2 app chains, and the L1. Initia's initial launch products include an all-in-one portal for accessing core tools of the ecosystem, a Omnitia-ecosystem focused wallet for navigating between the L2s, a block explorer that supports InitiaVM transactions and developer tooling, and a Market Minitia that allows users to trade NFTs and create AI-generated NFT collections through prompts.

AltLayer offers a rollups-as-a-service platform that enables developers to deploy on-demand rollups for Web3 projects. The system provides highly scalable, application-dedicated execution layers whose security derives from an underlying base layer, delivering elastic and customizable scaling to transform blockchain infrastructure, speed up time-to-market, and support innovative deployment models for decentralized applications.

GRVT operates an institutional-grade derivatives trading platform that eliminates counterparty risk. It offers features such as KYC, self-custody, privacy-enabled trading, high transaction throughput, and options for RFQ and CLOB trading in futures, perpetuals, and other derivatives.

Massdriver is a Pasadena, California-based company founded on June 23, 2021, by Cory O'Daniel. It offers a visual development environment that enables engineers to create production-ready cloud architectures efficiently. By simplifying the cloud infrastructure design process, Massdriver allows users to draw and connect components without needing extensive DevOps expertise. The platform integrates observability and security into every aspect of its infrastructure, providing standardized, self-service options for users. This enables customers to compose entire systems seamlessly across different regions or cloud providers, enhancing scalability and security in their cloud operations.

Founded in 2021, Demox Labs specializes in developing a decentralized oracle protocol that connects smart contracts to off-chain data sources. Its platform bridges the gap between web2 and web3, unlocking online data for smart contract development.

Hourglass operates within the blockchain industry, specializing in liquid staking services for locked assets within Frax and Convex ecosystems. Its core offering involves creating time-bound tokens (TBTs) that represent staked assets with specific lock-up periods, enabling users to trade these tokens and transfer ownership, thereby managing risk and enhancing investment flexibility.

Affine is a Web3 protocol that simplifies engagement with multi-chain cryptocurrency markets. It offers liquid restaking for instant entry and withdrawals, along with various cross-chain yield baskets to optimize returns on digital assets.

Veridise is a comprehensive blockchain security company founded by a team of renowned researchers. Specializing in auditing Zero-Knowledge Circuits and MetaMask Snaps, the firm possesses extensive expertise in smart contracts, blockchains, Layer 2 solutions, DeFi protocols, cryptocurrency wallets, tokens, and NFTs. Veridise has established a reputation for uncovering critical vulnerabilities that other auditing firms often overlook, identifying over 100 high-severity bugs in the first half of 2023 alone. The company's approach combines traditional auditing methods with advanced automated Web3 security tools, allowing them to tackle complex blockchain security challenges effectively. Through this innovative hybrid methodology, Veridise provides clients with detailed and actionable audit reports, enhancing the overall security of blockchain applications.

Release is a company that specializes in simplifying the development process by providing a staging management toolkit. This toolkit allows users to define environments, resources, workflows, and hostnames, enabling the creation of development, staging, demo, and production environments based on templates automatically derived from docker-compose files. By eliminating the need to manage underlying infrastructure, Release enables businesses to automate the deployment process, ensuring that environments are automatically generated and updated with each code change or pull request. Additionally, users can manually deploy environments through the Release user interface. Founded in 2019 by Tommy, David, and Erik, Release aims to enhance collaborative development cycles by streamlining integration with existing tools and facilitating permanent production environments.

Boost Insurance USA, Inc. specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for insurtech startups in the property and casualty insurance sector. Established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, Boost offers an infrastructure-as-a-service solution that simplifies the creation and management of insurance products. The platform enables technology companies and emerging startups to seamlessly embed insurance offerings into their existing systems, significantly reducing costs associated with operational, compliance, and capital requirements through straightforward API integration. Boost automates essential processes such as policy administration, claims management, and regulatory compliance, allowing partners to concentrate on enhancing customer experiences and innovating their insurance products. The company is licensed to produce both commercial and personal lines of insurance across all 50 states, delivering modern, 'A'-rated insurance solutions that are backed by leading industry players.

BentoML is an AI platform that enables the development, deployment, and orchestration of scalable machine learning and AI systems. It provides an inference platform that supports on-premises and cloud deployments, allowing teams to ship models to production as prediction services and to iterate quickly while reducing cost and operational risk. The platform supports serving a wide range of models, including large language models and embeddings, and accommodates complex pipelines. It is used across industries such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Grouparoo is a technology company specializing in open-source customer data management solutions. It develops a framework designed to efficiently synchronize data from data warehouses to various third-party tools, ensuring reliability, accessibility, and actionability of data. The platform enables users to create custom applications for simplified data syncing processes and offers pre-built connectors for enhanced control over data infrastructure.

Earthly Technologies, Inc. is an open-source platform specializing in build automation for the post-container era. Founded in 2020 and based in Redwood City, California, the company has developed an array of tools that simplify continuous integration and deployment processes. Its primary product, the Earthly framework, enables developers to create repeatable builds that can run in any environment. The platform supports the creation of Docker images and various artifacts, such as binaries and packages, while also allowing for parallel processing and dependency management from multiple directories. Additionally, Earthly provides Earthly CI, a fast and efficient continuous integration platform, as well as Earthly Satellites, a remote build runner compatible with any CI system. By streamlining these development processes, Earthly Technologies aims to enhance efficiency and consistency in software development.

NanoVMs Inc. specializes in providing a managed platform based on unikernel technology, which is designed for both public and private environments. The company's offerings include a fully managed production-ready unikernel platform, a unikernel database that enhances security by preventing shell code exploits, and a unikernel firewall. Additionally, NanoVMs provides managed services, application development, and migration assistance to help businesses adopt unikernel technology. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, NanoVMs is recognized as a leader in the unikernel space, delivering solutions that enable companies to operate their applications more efficiently and securely while minimizing costs.

NodeSource, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing enterprise-grade tools and software for server-side JavaScript, particularly for Node.js applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Anaheim, California, NodeSource offers a suite of products designed to enhance developer productivity and ensure application security and performance. Key offerings include N|Ship, which facilitates intelligent orchestration across development and operations; N|Solid, an enterprise-grade platform that enhances application performance and protects critical applications; and N|Support, which aids organizations in establishing robust Node.js development and operations. Additionally, NodeSource Certified Modules provide security and trust for third-party JavaScript components. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies across various sectors, real-time service providers, and government entities, helping them to create reliable and performant applications and microservices.

Armory operates an open-source deployment platform, commercializing the Spinnaker tool originally developed by Netflix and Google. Its products include Hosted Spinnaker for cloud-based management, Armory Deploy for on-premises installation, and Armory Elevate for preventing bad deployments. Founded in 2016, Armory is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

PreNav develops autonomous drone-based inspection systems for infrastructure. Its solution combines a commercial drone, a ground-based guidance robot, and mission planning and data analysis software to assess complex assets such as cell towers, wind turbines, bridges, and buildings with centimeter-level precision. The platform enables automated capture of photos and measurements from targeted locations to create accurate 3D models and identify structural damage, wear, and key components like nuts, bolts, and cables. Founded in 2013 and based in San Carlos, California, PreNav has expanded its offerings to perform inspections on large industrial sites, including wind turbines, and uses computer vision and machine learning to automate localization, planning, and analysis, reducing the need for manual rope-access inspections and enabling data-driven asset management.

NodeSource, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing enterprise-grade tools and software for server-side JavaScript, particularly for Node.js applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Anaheim, California, NodeSource offers a suite of products designed to enhance developer productivity and ensure application security and performance. Key offerings include N|Ship, which facilitates intelligent orchestration across development and operations; N|Solid, an enterprise-grade platform that enhances application performance and protects critical applications; and N|Support, which aids organizations in establishing robust Node.js development and operations. Additionally, NodeSource Certified Modules provide security and trust for third-party JavaScript components. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies across various sectors, real-time service providers, and government entities, helping them to create reliable and performant applications and microservices.