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Itselectric specializes in providing curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions tailored for urban environments, aiming to facilitate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. The company addresses infrastructure challenges by offering affordable public charging services that enhance access to charging stations. Utilizing a behind-the-meter approach, Itselectric draws excess electrical supply from nearby buildings, allowing property owners to benefit financially while contributing to a cleaner environment. By increasing the availability of EV charging points, Itselectric supports the transition to electric vehicles, promoting healthier communities with improved air quality.

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.

Metropolis is an artificial intelligence and computer vision start-up founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company focuses on modernizing parking solutions and enhancing the future of mobility. Its platform utilizes advanced computer vision technology to create a modern mobility commerce infrastructure that improves revenue generation and lowers operating expenses for real estate partners. By optimizing net operating income, Metropolis enables asset owners to access contemporary parking amenities and a variety of multi-modal mobility options, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of urban transportation and parking management.

Founded in 2014, Ellevest is an employee-owned investment firm dedicated to empowering women financially. It offers a user-friendly digital platform that provides personalized investment plans tailored to women's unique financial needs and goals.

Vibrant Planet is a company focused on enhancing land management through innovative technology solutions aimed at accelerating land restoration efforts. Founded in 2004 by Allison Wolff and headquartered in Incline Village, Nevada, the company develops a cloud-based planning and monitoring tool that assists communities and ecosystems in adapting to climate change. By collaborating with scientists, land management professionals, and policymakers, Vibrant Planet creates a platform that facilitates collaborative planning and informed decision-making. Their technology is designed to help save lives, prevent infrastructure loss, and restore natural systems that provide essential services such as carbon storage, clean water, and biodiversity support, ultimately fostering a more resilient and equitable future for society.

Brella is a networking platform for events, conferences and livestreams that helps professionals discover and connect with high-value contacts. The platform relies on a matchmaking algorithm, often AI-powered, to guide attendees to relevant people, opportunities, and conversations at the right time and place. Based in Jyväskylä, Finland, Brella aims to simplify networking and enable attendees to build meaningful business relationships during live events, conferences, and streams, facilitating face-to-face interactions and timely connections.

Flourish offers a subscription membership that helps women develop healthy habits that last through personalized accountability, community support, and education.

Akua is a New York-based company that creates plant-based snacks from seaweed grown in ocean farms. Its vegan, gluten- and soy-free products are sold online. The company develops seaweed-based snacks to promote sustainable seafood by highlighting coastal plants as ingredients. Founded in 2015, Akua positions itself at the intersection of wellness and sustainability, offering accessible, flavorful options powered by sea vegetables.

Babylist is a leading online marketplace specializing in baby products. It uses proprietary data and unbiased editorial advice to recommend tried-and-tested products to new parents. Babylist registries facilitate shopping support from friends and family, serving over 8 million people annually.

Founded in 2018, Live Tinted is a digital community based in Los Angeles, California. It aims to represent and include all shades of skin tones in the beauty industry, addressing the gaps felt by many despite progress made towards diversity. The company offers personalized beauty products that can be used as color correctors, eyeshadows, blushes, or lipsticks, catering to individual needs and promoting authentic representation.

Vivoo is a wellness company that offers personalized nutrition and lifestyle advice through its application. It uses weekly at-home urine tests to track parameters such as vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, salinity, oxidative stress, hydration, ketones, and protein, empowering users to understand their bodies and make healthier choices.

Tea Drops is an innovative, woman-owned company based in Los Angeles, producing dissolvable, organic shaped teas. Their products are USDA certified organic, GMO-free, gluten-free, and free of artificial/natural flavors. Tea Drops offers a variety of blends including caffeinated and caffeine-free options, collaboration teas, natural wellness teas, and bath and body teas.

MightyFly specializes in autonomous freight delivery systems, utilizing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to provide rapid, efficient, and carbon-neutral package transport for businesses and governments. Their patent-pending technology offers a cargo capacity of up to 500 pounds, a range of 600 miles, and speed of 150 mph.

Brella is a networking platform for events, conferences and livestreams that helps professionals discover and connect with high-value contacts. The platform relies on a matchmaking algorithm, often AI-powered, to guide attendees to relevant people, opportunities, and conversations at the right time and place. Based in Jyväskylä, Finland, Brella aims to simplify networking and enable attendees to build meaningful business relationships during live events, conferences, and streams, facilitating face-to-face interactions and timely connections.

GoodMylk is a producer of plant-based beverages focused on raw, organic, homemade milk and creamers. The company offers frozen concentrate and powder products made from real food ingredients that enable consumers to make almond and hemp-based milk by simply adding water. Its offerings include almond and hemp flavors designed to deliver thick, creamy textures suitable for beverages and latte art, without chemicals, binders, fillers, gums, or preservatives. Based in Marina del Rey, California.

We provide healthcare providers with a turn-key solution for advanced in-home care – a technological platform which integrates point-of-care diagnostic tools, tele-consultations, EMR, remote patient monitoring, predictive analytics and patient engagement apps – all tailored to the needs of in-home medical care.

Bulletin, Inc. is a wholesale marketplace that connects individual designers and premium brands with retailers, facilitating the online sale of a diverse array of products, including home decor, apparel, accessories, jewelry, and beauty items. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company not only operates an online platform but also hosts shared storefronts and utilizes vacant commercial spaces to showcase and sell products from emerging designers in person. By providing these curated spaces and a robust online marketplace, Bulletin aims to optimize the retail sector and democratize access to distribution channels for both brands and retailers.

Zette operates as a browser extension developer, specializing in providing users with unrestricted access to premium online news articles typically hidden behind paywalls. Its platform uniquely circumvents these barriers while concurrently supporting publishers by facilitating affordable user subscriptions, thereby fostering a sustainable journalism ecosystem.

Upwards is a technology-driven care solutions company focused on making care accessible to all families and supporting caregivers. The platform connects families, care providers, employers, and governments to create new care avenues in real time and uses data-driven insights to increase the supply and capacity of the care system. It matches families with caregivers who meet their needs and helps them access resources to afford care, including government subsidies and workplace benefits.

Founded in 2012, ThirdLove specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling women's undergarments and nightwear. It offers a wide range of bras, including T-shirt, strapless, wireless, plunge, racerback, nursing, and maternity styles. The company stands out by providing half-cup sizes based on thousands of real women's measurements to help ensure a better fit.

Prive, now operating as Recurly Commerce, specializes in driving growth for direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands on Shopify's platform. It offers flexible billing solutions and monetization strategies, empowering consumer companies to unlock recurring revenue through subscriptions and optimize existing revenue streams. The company's marketplace infrastructure provides tools for managing and optimizing pricing and incentives, enabling brands to experiment and gain market insights. Backed by several venture capital firms, Prive aims to redefine how modern consumer companies monetize their products.

Preemadonna specializes in AI-powered beauty technology for Generation Z and Alpha creators. Its flagship product, Nailbot, is an automated device that prints art and photos on nails in five seconds. The company also offers proprietary software, fast-drying consumables, and devices for personalized beauty experiences across retail platforms.

Metropolis is an artificial intelligence and computer vision start-up founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company focuses on modernizing parking solutions and enhancing the future of mobility. Its platform utilizes advanced computer vision technology to create a modern mobility commerce infrastructure that improves revenue generation and lowers operating expenses for real estate partners. By optimizing net operating income, Metropolis enables asset owners to access contemporary parking amenities and a variety of multi-modal mobility options, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of urban transportation and parking management.

Blue Onion Labs, based in Albany, New York, provides an enterprise fintech software platform that helps finance and accounting teams trace and reconcile transactions and orders across multiple systems. Its data matching capabilities include transaction validation, data management, and automated reconciliation, along with integration with back-end systems and support for automating the financial close. The software aims to increase accuracy, control, and compliance while reducing repetitive tasks and enabling finance and accounting teams to work more efficiently.

Caribu Inc. is a Miami-based company that specializes in a video calling application designed to enhance long-distance interactions between parents, grandparents, and children. Founded in 2014, the platform enables users to read children's picture books together in an engaging and interactive manner. Features include real-time drawing on books, an audio-only mode for low-bandwidth areas, a story guide pointer for tracking text, and a magnifying tool for small print. The app also includes an in-app bookstore with a diverse selection of hundreds of books available in multiple languages. By combining education and play, Caribu provides a unique communication tool that fosters connections and learning among family members, making it easier for them to bond, even from afar.

Vurbl Media operates a creator-first streaming audio platform that hosts diverse audio, including user-generated content, across multiple categories. The platform enables creators to upload audio, grow their audiences, and monetize their work while distributing content across the web. It emphasizes easy discovery and listening of audio-centric information and provides tools to publish, share, and monetize. Founded in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, Vurbl helps creators reach listeners across topics such as podcasts, conversations, and other formats.

Ome is a technology company that specializes in developing smart, sustainable products designed to automate home appliances, thereby enhancing the quality of family time. Its flagship offering is the patented Smart Knob, which replaces traditional stove knobs, allowing users to control and monitor their cooking appliances remotely with ease. The Smart Knob features advanced functionalities such as a built-in auto-off and safety-lock mechanism, significantly improving safety in the kitchen—a critical area in the home. Founded in 2016 and based in Durham, North Carolina, Ome aims to integrate innovative technology into everyday household tasks, making cooking more efficient and secure for families.

Toucan is a company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2019, that focuses on language learning through a browser extension. This extension allows users to translate words and phrases into various languages while they browse the web, facilitating language acquisition in a natural context. By integrating translations into everyday online activities, Toucan helps users expand their vocabulary without the need for traditional methods such as flashcards or formal classes. The company employs specialists in habit formation, learning, and human behavior to optimize the learning experience, making it more accessible and engaging for users.

Freedom is an online seller of beauty products. They provide products like lip balm and wipes. They sell beauty products online, including natural deodorant, natural deodorant in eco-friendly paper tubes, spray deodorants, travel-size deodorants, and bundles and saves.

Tea Drops is an innovative, woman-owned company based in Los Angeles, producing dissolvable, organic shaped teas. Their products are USDA certified organic, GMO-free, gluten-free, and free of artificial/natural flavors. Tea Drops offers a variety of blends including caffeinated and caffeine-free options, collaboration teas, natural wellness teas, and bath and body teas.

Popshop Live is a mobile platform enabling individuals to create and host live shopping channels, engaging viewers globally in real-time. Users can interact, shop directly from broadcasters, and access past shows.

Vurbl Media operates a creator-first streaming audio platform that hosts diverse audio, including user-generated content, across multiple categories. The platform enables creators to upload audio, grow their audiences, and monetize their work while distributing content across the web. It emphasizes easy discovery and listening of audio-centric information and provides tools to publish, share, and monetize. Founded in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, Vurbl helps creators reach listeners across topics such as podcasts, conversations, and other formats.

Monica+Andy operates an online platform specializing in baby clothing, offering a range of GOTS-certified organic apparel and accessories. Founded in 2014 by Monica Royer, a first-time mother, the brand focuses on providing soft, sustainable essentials that prioritize both the well-being of children and environmental responsibility. The company emphasizes a seamless shopping experience for parents, featuring both an online store and physical Guideshops. Monica+Andy is dedicated to creating a community that values safe, non-toxic materials, ensuring that their products are free from pesticides and harmful chemicals. Through its commitment to quality and sustainability, the brand aims to support real-life families while fostering a better future for both babies and the planet.

Squad is a San Francisco-based company that offers a web-based platform designed to facilitate social interaction among users. The platform allows friends to connect and spend time together by enabling video and audio chats while sharing their screens. Users can showcase various content from their devices, including messages and videos from apps like TikTok, creating an immersive shared experience. Additionally, Squad features an AMA (ask me anything) function, which aggregates information from various online profiles, making it easily accessible in one central location. This blend of social engagement and information sharing positions Squad as a versatile tool for enhancing digital interactions.

The Flex Company, established in 2015 and headquartered in Venice, California, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of single-use menstrual devices. Its product portfolio includes the Flex Cup, a disposable and disc-shaped device that temporarily blocks menstrual blood flow, and the Flex Disc, a one-time use period product with a 12-hour wear duration. The company's products are sold online and through retailers in the United States and Canada, with a presence in over 25,000 retail locations nationwide.

Founded in 2018, Live Tinted is a digital community based in Los Angeles, California. It aims to represent and include all shades of skin tones in the beauty industry, addressing the gaps felt by many despite progress made towards diversity. The company offers personalized beauty products that can be used as color correctors, eyeshadows, blushes, or lipsticks, catering to individual needs and promoting authentic representation.

Founded in 2017, AllVoices designs and develops an anonymous reporting platform that enables employees to safely report harassment, bias, and cultural issues directly to company leadership. Its platform aggregates data to provide insights into the true scale of these problems, helping companies identify trends early and improve workplace culture.

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.

Founded in 2017, Trust & Will simplifies estate planning through its digital platform. It offers attorney-approved, state-specific tools for creating legally valid wills and trusts, ensuring secure data protection with SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance.

Carbon38 is an e-commerce company specializing in performance fashion for women. Based in Los Angeles, California, it was founded in 2012. The company offers its own proprietary label alongside a carefully selected range of contemporary brands, providing items such as bodysuits, sweaters, leggings, and shoes. Carbon38 aims to blend functional activewear with progressive street style, offering women bold fashion choices through its online platform and physical stores.

Steereo Inc. operates a music discovery platform tailored for rideshare drivers, enabling them to entertain passengers with new music during their journeys. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company aims to empower artists by providing them with a unique avenue to market their music and connect with new audiences. Through its application, Steereo facilitates exposure for various artists while offering drivers opportunities to earn additional income and rewards. The service is currently available in key markets such as New York and Austin, Texas, creating impactful brand connections and enhancing the rideshare experience.

Steereo Inc. operates a music discovery platform tailored for rideshare drivers, enabling them to entertain passengers with new music during their journeys. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company aims to empower artists by providing them with a unique avenue to market their music and connect with new audiences. Through its application, Steereo facilitates exposure for various artists while offering drivers opportunities to earn additional income and rewards. The service is currently available in key markets such as New York and Austin, Texas, creating impactful brand connections and enhancing the rideshare experience.

Founded in 2018, Live Tinted is a digital community based in Los Angeles, California. It aims to represent and include all shades of skin tones in the beauty industry, addressing the gaps felt by many despite progress made towards diversity. The company offers personalized beauty products that can be used as color correctors, eyeshadows, blushes, or lipsticks, catering to individual needs and promoting authentic representation.

Steereo Inc. operates a music discovery platform tailored for rideshare drivers, enabling them to entertain passengers with new music during their journeys. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company aims to empower artists by providing them with a unique avenue to market their music and connect with new audiences. Through its application, Steereo facilitates exposure for various artists while offering drivers opportunities to earn additional income and rewards. The service is currently available in key markets such as New York and Austin, Texas, creating impactful brand connections and enhancing the rideshare experience.

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.

Founded in 2013, GLAMSQUAD is a New York-based company specializing in on-demand beauty services. It offers hair styling and makeup services through trained professionals who visit clients at their homes, offices, or events across major U.S. cities. The company also retails its own line of hair care products.

Metropolis is an artificial intelligence and computer vision start-up founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company focuses on modernizing parking solutions and enhancing the future of mobility. Its platform utilizes advanced computer vision technology to create a modern mobility commerce infrastructure that improves revenue generation and lowers operating expenses for real estate partners. By optimizing net operating income, Metropolis enables asset owners to access contemporary parking amenities and a variety of multi-modal mobility options, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of urban transportation and parking management.

Founded in 2018, StyleRow is a design company that simplifies the design process for professionals. Its online platform connects high-end brands, showrooms, designers, and architects, facilitating project management, collaboration, and purchasing.

Squad is a San Francisco-based company that offers a web-based platform designed to facilitate social interaction among users. The platform allows friends to connect and spend time together by enabling video and audio chats while sharing their screens. Users can showcase various content from their devices, including messages and videos from apps like TikTok, creating an immersive shared experience. Additionally, Squad features an AMA (ask me anything) function, which aggregates information from various online profiles, making it easily accessible in one central location. This blend of social engagement and information sharing positions Squad as a versatile tool for enhancing digital interactions.

Binti operates a digital platform that streamlines child welfare processes. It serves over 30% of children in US child welfare through its tools used by 300+ agencies across 33 states. The platform covers end-to-end services, including foster parent recruitment, family reunification support, and adoption paperwork assistance. Binti's AI-driven system enhances efficiency, reducing approval times by up to 16% and saving social worker time by 20-40%. Incorporated in 2013, it is headquartered in Oakland, California.

Founded in 2013, Sarah Flint designs and sells luxury shoes for women. Its product range includes flats, sandals, pumps, and boots, all crafted by Italian artisans. The company operates both online and offline stores, focusing on quality, fit, and functionality to empower women with busy lifestyles.

Brella is a networking platform for events, conferences and livestreams that helps professionals discover and connect with high-value contacts. The platform relies on a matchmaking algorithm, often AI-powered, to guide attendees to relevant people, opportunities, and conversations at the right time and place. Based in Jyväskylä, Finland, Brella aims to simplify networking and enable attendees to build meaningful business relationships during live events, conferences, and streams, facilitating face-to-face interactions and timely connections.

Founded in 2017, Trust & Will simplifies estate planning through its digital platform. It offers attorney-approved, state-specific tools for creating legally valid wills and trusts, ensuring secure data protection with SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance.

GoodMylk is a producer of plant-based beverages focused on raw, organic, homemade milk and creamers. The company offers frozen concentrate and powder products made from real food ingredients that enable consumers to make almond and hemp-based milk by simply adding water. Its offerings include almond and hemp flavors designed to deliver thick, creamy textures suitable for beverages and latte art, without chemicals, binders, fillers, gums, or preservatives. Based in Marina del Rey, California.

PartySlate is an online marketplace designed to inspire and assist individuals planning various types of events by connecting them with top event professionals, vendors, and venues globally. The platform serves as a hub for discovering unique party ideas, identifying local vendors and venues, and assembling event teams. Event professionals utilize PartySlate to expand their businesses, network with industry peers, and attract more clients. Users can share multimedia content from events, gain recognition through a distinctive crediting system, and showcase their work via detailed profiles. Since its inception in 2016, over 25,000 leading venues, planners, and vendors have contributed more than 2 million photos of real weddings, corporate events, and celebrations to the platform.

Shipsi, Inc. is a logistics solutions provider specializing in instant and same-day delivery services for e-commerce retailers. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and focuses on empowering retailers to seamlessly integrate an “instant shipping” option into their checkout processes. By utilizing existing delivery networks and infrastructure, Shipsi enables customers to receive their orders within hours while providing live tracking updates to both retailers and consumers. This approach enhances the shopping experience by allowing online retailers to expedite product delivery and improve customer satisfaction.

Preemadonna specializes in AI-powered beauty technology for Generation Z and Alpha creators. Its flagship product, Nailbot, is an automated device that prints art and photos on nails in five seconds. The company also offers proprietary software, fast-drying consumables, and devices for personalized beauty experiences across retail platforms.

One Potato is an organic, family-friendly food company that specializes in semi-prepared meal solutions. It provides families with fresh, organic ingredients in precise portions needed to create healthy and delicious meals. Customers begin by specifying their family size and meal preferences, after which they receive weekly emails featuring pictures and recipes for the forthcoming dinners. The service is designed to be flexible, allowing users to skip deliveries or cancel at any time without any membership fees or minimum commitments. By sourcing ingredients from local farms, One Potato not only simplifies meal planning but also promotes healthier eating habits for families.

Broadway Roulette Inc. is a New York-based company that operates an online platform dedicated to facilitating the purchase of Broadway show tickets. Established in 2017, it provides users with a seamless way to book tickets for cultural events in the Broadway theatre market. The platform allows consumers to specify their preferences, including the date and number of tickets desired, making the ticket-buying experience more tailored and enjoyable. By combining user preferences with available shows, Broadway Roulette simplifies the process of discovering and attending theatrical performances.

The Flex Company, established in 2015 and headquartered in Venice, California, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of single-use menstrual devices. Its product portfolio includes the Flex Cup, a disposable and disc-shaped device that temporarily blocks menstrual blood flow, and the Flex Disc, a one-time use period product with a 12-hour wear duration. The company's products are sold online and through retailers in the United States and Canada, with a presence in over 25,000 retail locations nationwide.

Blue Fever is an interactive online community designed for young individuals to safely express and care for their mental wellness. It offers a judgment-free journaling space, fostering authentic self-expression and supporting users' emotional health through AI-driven tools and community support.

Inked Brands, Inc is a company based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, that specializes in providing comprehensive support services for brands, including marketing, product development, fulfillment, web development, and customer support. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on enhancing e-commerce opportunities by enabling influencers to utilize their social media followings to generate sustainable revenue streams. Inked Brands aims to empower brands and influencers alike, fostering growth and engagement in the digital marketplace.

Founded in 2018, Live Tinted is a digital community based in Los Angeles, California. It aims to represent and include all shades of skin tones in the beauty industry, addressing the gaps felt by many despite progress made towards diversity. The company offers personalized beauty products that can be used as color correctors, eyeshadows, blushes, or lipsticks, catering to individual needs and promoting authentic representation.

PartySlate is an online marketplace designed to inspire and assist individuals planning various types of events by connecting them with top event professionals, vendors, and venues globally. The platform serves as a hub for discovering unique party ideas, identifying local vendors and venues, and assembling event teams. Event professionals utilize PartySlate to expand their businesses, network with industry peers, and attract more clients. Users can share multimedia content from events, gain recognition through a distinctive crediting system, and showcase their work via detailed profiles. Since its inception in 2016, over 25,000 leading venues, planners, and vendors have contributed more than 2 million photos of real weddings, corporate events, and celebrations to the platform.

Goodr Inc. is a technology-driven platform based in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on sustainable food surplus management. Established in 2016, the company offers a real-time food rescue application that enables businesses to effectively manage their edible food waste by donating it to local nonprofit organizations. Goodr's software provides comprehensive solutions, including logistics for food pickup, analytics on food waste patterns, and IRS-compliant tax deduction information. The platform aims to create a triple-win scenario by enhancing businesses' financial outcomes through tax savings, minimizing greenhouse gas emissions associated with food waste, and addressing hunger in communities. Additionally, Goodr's blockchain-enabled system ensures secure, audit-friendly donation records and delivers detailed community impact reports.

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.

Tea Drops is an innovative, woman-owned company based in Los Angeles, producing dissolvable, organic shaped teas. Their products are USDA certified organic, GMO-free, gluten-free, and free of artificial/natural flavors. Tea Drops offers a variety of blends including caffeinated and caffeine-free options, collaboration teas, natural wellness teas, and bath and body teas.

Senreve is a luxury handbag company catering to the multifaceted modern woman. The brand focuses on creating stylish and functional bags that accommodate the demands of contemporary life, allowing women to seamlessly transition from work to leisure. Senreve's products are characterized by a blend of elegant design and high-quality Italian craftsmanship, offering a range of lightweight, travel-friendly options. Each handbag is thoughtfully constructed to carry essential items, such as phones, wallets, and laptops, while maintaining a sophisticated appearance. Customers can conveniently order their chosen bags through the company’s online platform, ensuring a personalized shopping experience.

Founded in 2012, TheSkimm is a digital media company based in New York. It provides concise, non-partisan news and information tailored for educated professionals, empowering them to make confident decisions daily.

Tentrr, Inc. is an online platform founded in 2015 and based in New York that connects private landowners with campers seeking unique outdoor experiences. The company offers over 1,000 ready-to-go campsites across 44 states, facilitating access to camping opportunities in both private and public lands, such as State Parks. Tentrr's platform streamlines the campsite booking process, enabling landowners to easily list their properties while providing campers with a straightforward way to discover and reserve campsites. This innovative approach not only generates income for landowners and local economies but also promotes conservation and outdoor recreation. Reservations can be made directly through Tentrr's website as well as through popular travel sites.

Founded in 2012, TheSkimm is a digital media company based in New York. It provides concise, non-partisan news and information tailored for educated professionals, empowering them to make confident decisions daily.

Founded in 2017, Trust & Will simplifies estate planning through its digital platform. It offers attorney-approved, state-specific tools for creating legally valid wills and trusts, ensuring secure data protection with SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance.

Squad is a San Francisco-based company that offers a web-based platform designed to facilitate social interaction among users. The platform allows friends to connect and spend time together by enabling video and audio chats while sharing their screens. Users can showcase various content from their devices, including messages and videos from apps like TikTok, creating an immersive shared experience. Additionally, Squad features an AMA (ask me anything) function, which aggregates information from various online profiles, making it easily accessible in one central location. This blend of social engagement and information sharing positions Squad as a versatile tool for enhancing digital interactions.

Inked Brands, Inc is a company based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, that specializes in providing comprehensive support services for brands, including marketing, product development, fulfillment, web development, and customer support. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on enhancing e-commerce opportunities by enabling influencers to utilize their social media followings to generate sustainable revenue streams. Inked Brands aims to empower brands and influencers alike, fostering growth and engagement in the digital marketplace.

The Flex Company, established in 2015 and headquartered in Venice, California, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of single-use menstrual devices. Its product portfolio includes the Flex Cup, a disposable and disc-shaped device that temporarily blocks menstrual blood flow, and the Flex Disc, a one-time use period product with a 12-hour wear duration. The company's products are sold online and through retailers in the United States and Canada, with a presence in over 25,000 retail locations nationwide.

Dog Parker, Inc., operating as DogSpot, specializes in creating smart sidewalk sanctuaries for dogs outside businesses where pets are not permitted in the United States. These DogSpots are strategically placed in front of various establishments such as grocery stores, coffee shops, and restaurants, providing a secure and comfortable waiting area for dogs while their owners shop. The company also offers a mobile app that allows users to access the DogSpot network and monitor their pets in real-time. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, DogSpot addresses the needs of dog owners and retailers alike, enhancing the shopping experience by enabling customers to spend more time in-store. The business generates revenue through a pay-per-minute model for dog owners, fees from location partners for providing the service, and advertising income from prominent pet brands in high-traffic areas.

Finery is a fashion and technology startup focused on developing a wardrobe management platform designed to transform the way individuals interact with their clothing collections. The platform allows users to scan online shopping receipts to create a virtual wardrobe, utilizing predictive analytics to provide insights on styling and spending. It enables consumers to compile wishlists of desired items, receive alerts for sales on saved products, and obtain reminders for returns on recently purchased goods. Through these features, Finery aims to enhance the shopping experience and promote smarter wardrobe management for women.

Preemadonna specializes in AI-powered beauty technology for Generation Z and Alpha creators. Its flagship product, Nailbot, is an automated device that prints art and photos on nails in five seconds. The company also offers proprietary software, fast-drying consumables, and devices for personalized beauty experiences across retail platforms.

Tea Drops is an innovative, woman-owned company based in Los Angeles, producing dissolvable, organic shaped teas. Their products are USDA certified organic, GMO-free, gluten-free, and free of artificial/natural flavors. Tea Drops offers a variety of blends including caffeinated and caffeine-free options, collaboration teas, natural wellness teas, and bath and body teas.

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.

ScribbleChat is a mobile messaging application.

Founded in 2012, The Sill specializes in selling potted houseplants online and through retail stores. Its offerings include a variety of plant sizes and accessories such as pots, planters, and care supplies. The company also hosts workshops for plant care education.

Dog Parker, Inc., operating as DogSpot, specializes in creating smart sidewalk sanctuaries for dogs outside businesses where pets are not permitted in the United States. These DogSpots are strategically placed in front of various establishments such as grocery stores, coffee shops, and restaurants, providing a secure and comfortable waiting area for dogs while their owners shop. The company also offers a mobile app that allows users to access the DogSpot network and monitor their pets in real-time. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, DogSpot addresses the needs of dog owners and retailers alike, enhancing the shopping experience by enabling customers to spend more time in-store. The business generates revenue through a pay-per-minute model for dog owners, fees from location partners for providing the service, and advertising income from prominent pet brands in high-traffic areas.

Squad is a San Francisco-based company that offers a web-based platform designed to facilitate social interaction among users. The platform allows friends to connect and spend time together by enabling video and audio chats while sharing their screens. Users can showcase various content from their devices, including messages and videos from apps like TikTok, creating an immersive shared experience. Additionally, Squad features an AMA (ask me anything) function, which aggregates information from various online profiles, making it easily accessible in one central location. This blend of social engagement and information sharing positions Squad as a versatile tool for enhancing digital interactions.

Squad is a San Francisco-based company that offers a web-based platform designed to facilitate social interaction among users. The platform allows friends to connect and spend time together by enabling video and audio chats while sharing their screens. Users can showcase various content from their devices, including messages and videos from apps like TikTok, creating an immersive shared experience. Additionally, Squad features an AMA (ask me anything) function, which aggregates information from various online profiles, making it easily accessible in one central location. This blend of social engagement and information sharing positions Squad as a versatile tool for enhancing digital interactions.

VIDA & Co. is an e-commerce platform based in San Francisco, California, that connects manufacturers and artists for the design and production of clothing and accessories. Founded in 2014, the company utilizes direct-to-fabric technology to enable the rapid production of unique apparel from designers worldwide, allowing designs to move from sketch to completion in just one week. By carefully selecting its partnerships, VIDA bridges the gap between artists and consumers, while also promoting socially responsible fashion practices. Since July 2018, VIDA has operated as a subsidiary of Cimpress plc.

Werk is the first and only people analytics software that helps companies improve their flexibility performance through data. Through a proprietary assessment methodology and analytics dashboard, Werk delivers the insights companies need to understand current flexibility baseline and gaps, the highest ROI flex investments to close those gaps, and the impact of flexibility on their most important business metrics. Learn more at Werk.co

Werk is the first and only people analytics software that helps companies improve their flexibility performance through data. Through a proprietary assessment methodology and analytics dashboard, Werk delivers the insights companies need to understand current flexibility baseline and gaps, the highest ROI flex investments to close those gaps, and the impact of flexibility on their most important business metrics. Learn more at Werk.co

Dog Parker, Inc., operating as DogSpot, specializes in creating smart sidewalk sanctuaries for dogs outside businesses where pets are not permitted in the United States. These DogSpots are strategically placed in front of various establishments such as grocery stores, coffee shops, and restaurants, providing a secure and comfortable waiting area for dogs while their owners shop. The company also offers a mobile app that allows users to access the DogSpot network and monitor their pets in real-time. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, DogSpot addresses the needs of dog owners and retailers alike, enhancing the shopping experience by enabling customers to spend more time in-store. The business generates revenue through a pay-per-minute model for dog owners, fees from location partners for providing the service, and advertising income from prominent pet brands in high-traffic areas.

Levo League Corporation operates an online community aimed at supporting professional women, particularly those in the early stages of their careers. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the platform focuses on providing essential career resources, including job listings, mentoring opportunities, and educational classes. With an average member age of 23, Levo serves as a networking hub where young professionals can connect, seek advice, and enhance their career skills. The platform is designed to empower its users by fostering relationships and offering guidance tailored to their unique career journeys.

Blue Fever is an interactive online community designed for young individuals to safely express and care for their mental wellness. It offers a judgment-free journaling space, fostering authentic self-expression and supporting users' emotional health through AI-driven tools and community support.

Broadway Roulette Inc. is a New York-based company that operates an online platform dedicated to facilitating the purchase of Broadway show tickets. Established in 2017, it provides users with a seamless way to book tickets for cultural events in the Broadway theatre market. The platform allows consumers to specify their preferences, including the date and number of tickets desired, making the ticket-buying experience more tailored and enjoyable. By combining user preferences with available shows, Broadway Roulette simplifies the process of discovering and attending theatrical performances.

Silvernest LLC is an online home-sharing platform that connects homeowners, particularly boomers and empty nesters, with potential roommates. Founded in 2015 and based in Boulder, Colorado, the company offers a range of services that facilitate the house-sharing process. Its proprietary matching tool allows homeowners to receive alerts about pre-qualified renters who meet their criteria, enabling a more efficient selection process. Homeowners have the ability to choose which potential housemates to contact, all while maintaining privacy through the secure platform. In addition to roommate matching, Silvernest provides resources such as home listings, lease creation and execution, rent collection, and tips for selecting suitable housemates, helping customers generate additional income and foster new social connections.

The Relish is a sports video network established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on creating digital and social content tailored for female sports fans, allowing them to stay informed and engaged with the sports and topics they are passionate about. By operating an online sports media application, The Relish aims to democratize sports for the next generation of fans, connecting and empowering female audiences and other underrepresented groups across various sports. The platform serves as a space for entertainment, community, and discussion, fostering a more inclusive sports culture.

Barn & Willow Inc. is a home decor company based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in custom window treatments. Established in 2014, the company provides a diverse range of products, including draperies, shades, panels, swatches, throw pillows, and throws. With a focus on making custom-made window coverings accessible, Barn & Willow operates an online platform that caters to customers both in the United States and internationally. The brand emphasizes a wide selection of fabrics, styles, and dimensions, allowing customers to personalize their home decor according to their specific preferences and requirements.

Inked Brands, Inc is a company based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, that specializes in providing comprehensive support services for brands, including marketing, product development, fulfillment, web development, and customer support. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on enhancing e-commerce opportunities by enabling influencers to utilize their social media followings to generate sustainable revenue streams. Inked Brands aims to empower brands and influencers alike, fostering growth and engagement in the digital marketplace.

Ying is a platform that facilitates skill-sharing and mutual aid within communities. Users can offer their time and skills to others, earning 'Time Credits' in return, which can be redeemed for assistance when needed. The company also operates an online merchandise store. Ying is headquartered in Pasadena, California.

Armoire is a clothing rental service based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2016, that specializes in providing contemporary women's clothing for various occasions. The platform allows customers to borrow and swap a diverse range of apparel, including blouses, dresses, jumpsuits, and denim, offering a practical solution for modern shopping needs. Utilizing machine learning technology, Armoire personalizes clothing recommendations to align with customers' individual styles and preferences. Additionally, the company enhances convenience by offering door-to-door pickup and delivery services, making it easier for women to access fashionable attire without the commitment of purchasing.

Tentrr, Inc. is an online platform founded in 2015 and based in New York that connects private landowners with campers seeking unique outdoor experiences. The company offers over 1,000 ready-to-go campsites across 44 states, facilitating access to camping opportunities in both private and public lands, such as State Parks. Tentrr's platform streamlines the campsite booking process, enabling landowners to easily list their properties while providing campers with a straightforward way to discover and reserve campsites. This innovative approach not only generates income for landowners and local economies but also promotes conservation and outdoor recreation. Reservations can be made directly through Tentrr's website as well as through popular travel sites.

Carbon38 is an e-commerce company specializing in performance fashion for women. Based in Los Angeles, California, it was founded in 2012. The company offers its own proprietary label alongside a carefully selected range of contemporary brands, providing items such as bodysuits, sweaters, leggings, and shoes. Carbon38 aims to blend functional activewear with progressive street style, offering women bold fashion choices through its online platform and physical stores.