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Nilo is a plastic recycling startup that repurposes plastic trash into something useful and valuable, giving plastic waste a value.

nyris is a visual search platform provider that enables users to find products and objects in images and videos using AI and neural networks. The platform serves multiple industries, including retail and e-commerce, industrial and manufacturing, media and entertainment, and financial services, by delivering fast, unified search results and improved discovery. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin with a second location in Düsseldorf, nyris serves customers across more than 50 countries.

Geomagical Labs Inc. is a technology company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California. It specializes in developing software that utilizes artificial intelligence and three-dimensional scanning technology to enhance interior design. The company offers a platform that allows users to create digital twins of their living spaces using a smartphone, enabling them to interactively explore and visualize home furnishing options in real time. As of April 2020, Geomagical Labs operates as a subsidiary of IKEA A/S, aligning its mission to inspire individuals in their home design endeavors.

Optoro, Inc. is a provider of a reverse logistics platform that specializes in managing distressed inventory for retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. Founded in 2004 and based in Washington, D.C., with an additional location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, the company offers asset recovery solutions that include direct-to-consumer remarketing of customer returns, overstock, discontinued products, and refurbished items through various online channels. Optoro's software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform features a returns management system that manages the entire returns lifecycle, from initiation to resale, integrating customer-facing channels with back-end operational systems. The company also provides inventory management services, which encompass warehousing, fulfillment, inspection, testing, and eco-friendly disposal, as well as asset maximization services that utilize data analytics for multi-channel remarketing and reporting. With a focus on enhancing recovery and minimizing environmental waste, Optoro serves clients both in the United States and internationally.

Northvolt AB is a Swedish manufacturer of sustainable lithium‑ion batteries for electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and industrial applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, the company designs and produces cells, custom cells, and complete battery systems with a focus on minimal carbon emissions and integrated recycling. Its production facilities combine research, industrialization, and end‑to‑end recycling technologies to deliver environmentally friendly batteries that support the transition to a decarbonized economy.

Founded in 2014 by Anuj Srivastava and Ramakant Sharma, Livspace is an interior design startup that offers a comprehensive platform connecting users with designers, services, and products. It specializes in end-to-end home interior services, including kitchen upgrades and room renovations.

Traemand Group is a kitchen service company based in Englewood, Colorado, specializing in modular home furnishing and kitchen planning services. The company provides comprehensive solutions that include the design, measurement, and installation of kitchen spaces. Traemand offers application-enabled modular kitchen equipment constructed from wood and stainless steel, which is designed to enhance energy efficiency by ensuring kitchens remain insulated, smoke-free, and oil-free. Their services cater to both homeowners and housing project developers, facilitating the creation of functional and modern kitchens.

Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.

Spruce Power is a company that owns and operates distributed solar energy assets across the United States. It provides subscription-based solar energy services to homeowners, serving over 52,000 customers. Its offerings generate revenue from the sale of electricity produced by home solar systems to customers, contracts to sell solar renewable energy credits (SRECs) under fixed prices, and servicing agreements for other institutional owners of home solar assets.

TaskRabbit, Inc. is an online platform that connects clients with taskers for same-day home services. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, TaskRabbit offers a variety of services including minor home repairs, furniture assembly, moving, house cleaning, and yard work. The platform allows users to easily book freelance labor for everyday tasks, facilitating immediate assistance within their local communities. TaskRabbit operates in thousands of cities across nine countries, including the United States, Canada, and several European nations, and is available in over 200 IKEA stores worldwide. In 2017, the company became a subsidiary of Ingka Group, which is part of the IKEA family.