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ProxiGroup specializes in innovative cloud software solutions that facilitate the effective and cost-efficient deployment and management of Internet of Things (IoT) asset tracking systems. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including installation, deployment, integration, and metric verification, allowing businesses to access real-time data collection and analytics through IoT and RFID technology. This enables organizations to monitor their assets conveniently and make data-driven decisions based on actionable insights.

Silverback.ai specializes in enhancing the competitive edge of online retailers by providing an automated sales decisions hub that delivers predictive insights. This technology enables retailers to identify top-selling products and set competitive prices, ultimately driving sales growth. In addition, the company collaborates with eRated, which facilitates a universal identity for e-commerce sites. This allows sellers to leverage their existing reputation across various marketplaces, eliminating the need to rebuild ratings and reviews on each platform. By using eRated's widget, sellers can present aggregated feedback and ratings, fostering greater trust among potential buyers and enhancing conversion rates. The founders of eRated bring extensive experience from elite Israeli army tech units and the Zell Entrepreneurship Program, contributing to the innovative solutions offered by both companies.

Carv is a pioneering company that has developed the first wearable device specifically for skiers, functioning as a digital ski coach. Designed in collaboration with Olympians, the device features a thin smart insert that fits into any ski boot and provides real-time analytics on balance, edging, rotation, and pressure. It connects wirelessly to a smartphone, delivering immediate audio feedback through earphones, which is beneficial for both casual and advanced skiers. By offering detailed metrics and technique analysis, Carv enables users to enhance their skiing skills, analyze their performance after each run, and receive live coaching while on the slopes. This innovative approach allows skiers to train, compete, and challenge themselves in a way that was previously accessible only to elite athletes.

Zzish Limited is an educational technology company based in Guildford, United Kingdom, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing a mobile backend-as-a-service platform designed for educational application developers. Zzish offers tools such as a teacher dashboard that allows educators to monitor learning gaps and track student progress, as well as Quizalize, an engaging formative assessment tool that transforms curriculum topics into interactive quiz games for classroom or homework use. Additionally, the platform features Revision Buddies, which assists students in preparing for exams through self-assessment tools tailored to various GCSE subjects. Zzish's solutions are utilized by schools, teachers, and students globally, with a significant user base that includes millions of teachers and students who have engaged with its products. The platform enables personalized learning by providing real-time data insights, helping educators adapt their teaching methods to meet individual student needs effectively.

Mellow, Inc. is a company that specializes in the manufacture of a smart sous-vide cooking appliance designed for convenience and healthy eating. The Mellow machine can be controlled via a smartphone, allowing users to remotely manage the cooking process. It features a refrigeration system that keeps ingredients fresh at cold temperatures until the optimal cooking time, ensuring that meals are prepared perfectly. Mellow's innovative design integrates seamlessly into users' daily routines, enabling them to enjoy high-quality meals without the hassle of traditional cooking methods. The company operates primarily in the United States and is headquartered in Portugal.

Kamila Dmowska Inc. operates an online apparel platform that specializes in offering high-end, basic dresses and accessories for women. The company focuses on providing elegant designs inspired by runway styles, while maintaining affordability by eliminating excessive costs associated with traditional luxury brands. The garments are designed and manufactured in the Garment District of New York, ensuring a streamlined and modern aesthetic that appeals to fashion-conscious consumers. By testing products before they are made available for sale, Kamila Dmowska Inc. guarantees quality and style, making luxury accessible to a broader audience.

WICASTR Limited, founded in 2013 and based in London, operates a cloud-based digital content delivery platform that supports the creation of wireless networks. The company specializes in providing mobile engagement and retail solutions, allowing businesses to interact with customers through both online and offline channels. Additionally, WICASTR offers viciniti, a service that aids industrial firms in modernizing their IT infrastructure, particularly addressing issues related to outdated systems. This solution emphasizes a low-code approach, enabling secure and scalable deployment of software across various hardware platforms, thereby facilitating efficient edge ecosystem deployment.

Quantemplate enables business users to take raw data sources, cleanse and harmonise them with tools powered by machine learning, then perform analysis to develop competitive advantage through proprietary insights. Leading insurance businesses use Quantemplate to grow their business, collapse their costs and enable digital transformation. The company was recently named a European FinTech Top50 company and a Global InsurTech Top21.

An R&D Lab specializes in sensors, beacons, IoT and M2M. We deliver advanced, complete solutions for customers in the area of hardware and software. Currently, creating beacon-based indoor navigation platform (IndoorNavi) - an open infrastructure in the building which allows for location, positioning and, most importantly, navigation of users and objects in areas where GPS is unavailable.

Beta Scuderia Sp Z O O offers car parking and classic car concierge.

Artspresso is an e-commerce platform specializing in art and interior design. It operates both an art showroom and an online marketplace that allows users to explore and purchase a variety of artworks, including paintings, prints, and photographs from contemporary artists. The platform connects customers with art experts and interior designers, facilitating consultation and sharing of artistic pieces. Through its services, Artspresso aims to enhance the experience of engaging with art, making it accessible for individuals looking to enrich their living spaces.

Lingvist Inc. is a language-learning platform that leverages artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and adaptive machine learning algorithms to enhance the learning experience. Founded in 2012 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, the company offers a subscription service accessible through web, iOS, and Android platforms worldwide. Lingvist's innovative approach focuses on improving vocabulary by assessing users' existing knowledge and customizing courses to target their learning needs, thereby facilitating more effective communication and understanding.

Birdback operates a card-linking platform that bridges offers and loyalty programs directly to customers' payment cards. This technology enables publishers and advertisers to connect digital marketing efforts with offline sales, facilitating the tracking of in-store transactions down to the SKU level. By leveraging the existing payments infrastructure, Birdback's platform allows for seamless and rapid integration, making it accessible for retailers globally. The company also provides a programming interface that empowers developers to create card-linked applications, integrating loyalty schemes, cashback, coupons, and digital receipts into payment transactions. This functionality simplifies the reward process for users, enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.

BrightMove Media Ltd. specializes in real-time, geo-targeted digital outdoor advertising solutions, primarily through its service called TaxiCast. This innovative platform features dual-sided LED screens mounted on the roofs of licensed London black taxis, allowing businesses to broadcast targeted advertisements to urban audiences. Clients can create and manage digital promotional campaigns, ensuring their messaging is tailored to specific locations and times in London. The system efficiently formats, resizes, and tests advertisements before they are uploaded and streamed to the taxi screens. By polling the vehicles for location and timing, TaxiCast adjusts advertisements in real-time to maximize relevance and impact. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, BrightMove Media aims to enhance advertising efficiency and return on investment for its clients.

1Mind has merged with Statsocial 1Mind is a social discovery app to discover new friends and share with like minded people in our natural communities. Find people most like you at your school, new job, or a new city. 1Mind includes lots of fun games where users express themselves, their interests, and their preferences. 1Mind then compares your choices to other users choices in a fun and visual way, and connects you with new potential friends. 1Mind gives you a rank order list of people most like you. For example, Bob is 94% like you, Jill is 91% like you, and Rick is 88% like you. The people on the list, and the order, could change everyday because more people join 1Mind and people play more games that express their interests. The matching algorithm uses game play results, lists, and surveys to continuously evaluate who is most like you.

Clarify, Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in providing an application programming interface (API) for businesses to develop applications capable of searching and interpreting audio and video content. Founded in 2013, the company recognizes the shift from text-based information to audio and visual formats, reflecting the growing need for innovative solutions to manage and utilize the vast amounts of data generated by recorded communications such as phone calls and conference videos. Clarify aims to empower organizations by enhancing their ability to harness and analyze these rich media formats, facilitating better decision-making and insights across various industries.

Moni is a mobile money transfer platform that enables its users to transfer funds from their bank account directly into that of a recipient. The app lets a user choose who they want to send money to and then the amount they want to send. The user then puts in their bank details which they can either do manually or by quickly scanning their debit card using their mobile phone’s camera. The user must then choose how to send the money to the recipient: either to their bank account or to a mobile phone. If sent to the recipient’s bank account then the sender has to put in the recipient’s bank details. If the money is sent straight to the recipient’s phone, then the receiver can choose which bank account the money will go into and can put in the details him/herself. The sender is notified by text when the recipient has accepted the transfer and can track the progress of the transfer via the app and by SMS notifications. Moni was created by Fernando Saturno and Laurence Aderemi in 2013.

Filmaster offers a cloud-based personalization and analytics platform tailored for the entertainment industry. The company assists cinema exhibitors and television service providers in rapidly capturing and analyzing user preferences, enabling them to gain insights into their audience. By delivering a comprehensive understanding of viewer behavior, Filmaster helps these businesses enhance audience engagement and increase ticket sales or viewership.

Playground energy is developing ideas which are making outdoor games more fun, educational and functional. Our main focus is to utilize the energy created at outdoor playgrounds and to use it for interactive motivation of the kids without sacrificing the gaming experience.

Vet-cloud is a cloud-based EHR system that enables veterinarians to manage medical records online. It provides a timeline view of patient’s records and events; displays estimates, prescriptions, and treatment plans; structures SOAP notes; and more to facilitate medication management.

The Backscratchers is a platform designed to facilitate connections among companies, freelancers, and entrepreneurs in the creative industries, which include fields such as games, music, advertising, design, and the performing arts. It addresses challenges related to resource access and fragmented professional networks, allowing users to find and connect with creative professionals across various disciplines and locations. By offering a marketplace where clients can discover recommended freelancers or teams for projects, The Backscratchers streamlines the process of sourcing talent for digital creative tasks, including graphic design, web development, and copywriting. This service not only saves time and reduces stress for clients but also helps freelancers build their reputation within the sector. Currently in private beta, the platform collaborates with a select group of influencers and prestigious institutions, enhancing its credibility and reach within the creative community.

Pubble builds live Q&A communities. No matter which type of Q&A you need from a simple “Ask me Anything” plugin for your site, to beautiful community supported FAQ pages, to live event Q&A, Pubble has the perfect Q&A solution for you. And its really simple to add to your website, blog, Facebook page or mobile app.

Osper is a prepaid debit card and mobile banking service aimed at helping young people develop responsible money management skills from an early age. Launched in 2012 by Alick Varma, Osper offers a secure prepaid card and a user-friendly mobile app that features separate logins for children and their parents. The app, available on Android and iOS devices, allows children aged eight and older to manage their finances while parents can monitor their spending. Each transaction is categorized within the app, helping young users understand their expenditures and encouraging them to save for future needs. Osper operates under the oversight of a regulated European bank, ensuring the safety of funds. The company has attracted investment from notable firms and individuals in the financial sector and is headquartered in London.

Magnific creates unique original written content from a pool of 750+ writers, then has the skillset to make this content go viral. They racked up 6 million+ page views on the sites they run in Q1 2014, & offer their content writing and social media services to corporate clients. They are finding new ways to monetise content.

Appvetica is a software development lab based in Warsaw, Poland, specializing in the creation of mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms. The team consists of four professionals dedicated to developing innovative apps, including an Instagram client named Instageo, a gesture-based text editor called Tyype, and a QR code reader for Mac known as QRSight. In addition to app development, Appvetica offers services in UI/UX design, App Store marketing, and project consulting, enabling businesses to effectively launch their applications and achieve success in the mobile market.

Tray.io, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a cloud-based API integration platform designed for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in London, the company offers the Tray Platform, which empowers citizen automators within organizations to streamline complex processes and integrate their entire cloud stack. This platform connects to any software with an API, including both REST and SOAP-based APIs, and can process CSV files for applications with limited API support. Tray.io features a visual workflow builder that allows users to create automations without the need for coding, making it accessible for a broader range of users. In addition to its software offerings, the company provides guidance, training, support, and consulting services to help organizations maximize their automation efforts.

Blottr is a people powered news service that enables anyone to capture, report and collaborate on news as it happens around them, from mobile to web instantly. Having many people contribute to the same story is a powerful way of reporting and consuming news.

Inteliclinic is an engineering studio that specializes in artificial intelligence technologies and biological signal processing systems. The company's flagship product, Neuroon, is a groundbreaking wearable mask that integrates advanced brain wave and pulse measurement technology with a sleeping mask, making it the first consumer device designed to analyze and enhance human sleep quality. With offices in Warsaw and San Francisco, Inteliclinic has gained international recognition as a startup focused on designing and producing innovative wearable devices. The company has received multiple accolades for its creativity and impact, including first place at the LeWeb contest in Paris in 2013 and at SXSW's ReleaseIt competition in 2016. Additionally, Inteliclinic was recognized as the best sleep startup in 2015 by HealthXL in collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic and was awarded the Best Health Startup by the Plug and Play accelerator program, receiving a $25,000 prize. In 2016, Neuroon was showcased in the Lufthansa FlyingLab, allowing passengers to experience its innovative features aimed at promoting better sleep.

Inventcore offers full stack of interactive video development. We cover all aspects of content creation starting from screenplay preparation and interaction design through video filmming and postproduction. Our proprietary technology Deligic launched in 2012 allows to create, test and publish interactive videos directly in the web browser. Player application lets audience to access your content in web browsers and mobile devices. We also offer software development services related to player customizations, multimedia solutions and building web applications.

Manubia was founded in 2010 by Marek Małachowski , Bożena Małachowska and Konrad Latkowski . They started their business by creating a sales monitoring system on Allegro. Having achieved significant success, they began to design the PricePanorama system . In 2012 the company invested HardGamma Ventures, which took up 25% of the company's valuation of PLN 2.4m. In 2014 they launched PricePanorama and implemented this solution for their first customers.

BusyFlow is a workspace that integrates cloud-based productivity and collaboration apps and makes them work together. In contrast to others who only provide one-way integrations (like an RSS feed), BusyFlow allows users to see the whole status of all their projects and synchronize their tools. E.g. users are able choose a Dropbox file, start a discussion about it on Yammer wall and then create a Pivotal Tracker story in just one click, from a single interface.

Hassle is an online marketplace based in London that connects consumers with providers of home-based services, including cleaners, tutors, personal trainers, and driving instructors. The platform allows users to search for vetted service providers, read ratings and reviews, and instantly book and pay for services online. Initially focusing on domestic cleaning, Hassle aims to streamline the process for busy customers by offering real-time order fulfillment, making it easier for them to access reliable home services.

Knodium is an online collaboration platform that enables students and instructors to study together in a virtual environment. It allows users to form groups based on courses, projects, or shared interests, fostering real-time interaction and knowledge sharing. The platform offers simple tools for content creation, facilitating discussions and enabling students to ask questions and exchange resources. Over time, Knodium develops into a knowledge base that enhances the learning experience. It aims to transform education similarly to how Yammer revolutionized enterprise communication. The platform is free for students and instructors, while educational institutions can opt to pay for enhanced features, including greater control over their networks and access to analytical insights.

SHOWROOM is an e-commerce platform that features a curated selection of independent fashion brands and designers from the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region. The platform ensures a high-quality shopping experience by having each product approved by a team of experts. In addition to showcasing fashion items, SHOWROOM provides designers with a range of essential services, including marketing, customer service, logistics, payments, and public relations. This comprehensive support allows designers to focus on their creative work while benefiting from a managed platform that streamlines their operations.

Peerby is a Dutch startup that operates a peer-to-peer sharing service for products. Users can share or request items from people in their neighborhood online, via their mobile or via social media channels. The product was launched (beta) for Amsterdam in August 2012, but the team is rapidly expanding to other areas too.

Fly With Monkey is a special place where extraordinary games and applications for the biggest mobile platforms are being developed. Because of new programing solutions, it has never been easier to quickly develop software that can run in Android, iOS, Windows8, and Facebook at the same time.

Siine (pronounced 'sign') is a start-up company based in London and Barcelona that makes every-day digital interfaces smarter and more user-friendly. Siine is made up of a team of experts and enthusiasts from academic, programming and design backgrounds. The company's mission is to improve the most-used interface on the planet - the keyboard interface - so that every-day messaging can become fun again. For more information: www.Siine.com

Macoscope is a software company dedicated to Apple OS X and iOS platforms, developing products for desktop, iPhone and iPad.