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LightSource develops a supply chain management platform to help professionals collaborate with their suppliers. It also allows collaborating with teammates on strategic sourcing projects, sending RFQs to suppliers and collecting quotes, and comparing bids using insights automatically extracted from the normal day-to-day work. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Musubi is an AI company specializing in content moderation and fraud detection for social media platforms. It deploys an AI moderator to identify and remove malicious users and harmful content, ensuring safe and secure environments on social media.

Lumia Health is a digital health company enhancing quality of life for individuals with cardiovascular and neurological conditions, initially focusing on orthostatic syndromes. It achieves this through its in-ear wearable device and targeted software programs built upon continuous cardiac data.

Founded in 2014, Micron Biomedical is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Atlanta, Georgia. It specializes in developing microneedle patches for vaccines, aiming to enhance protective effects and patient compliance while simplifying administration.

Holly is an AI-driven company specializing in modernizing government hiring processes. It operates a human resource technology platform that provides AI-powered tools and databases to enhance job postings, offer data-driven salary insights, and facilitate informed compensation planning and performance management. By delivering real-time data, Holly helps public sector organizations eliminate hiring barriers, improve employee satisfaction, and streamline their recruitment processes.

Druid Software specializes in developing private cellular network platforms, focusing on 4G and 5G technology. Its core offerings include virtualized mobile core network technology and services, catering primarily to business users. Druid's solutions encompass 4G, 3G, and 2G core and access network technology, enabling global system integrators and network equipment providers to deliver tailored mobile communication solutions for enterprise needs.

Founded in Boston in 2019, Parallel Fluidics is a company dedicated to improving microfluidic manufacturing. It aims to solve the challenge of obtaining high-quality microfluidic prototypes swiftly.

As the cell therapy commercialization partner of a 5-year Department of Defense program to manufacture on-demand blood products, Safi Biosolutions and its collaborators are working to ‘crack the code’ of Cell Therapy 2.0 challenges of manufacturing at appropriate scale, high consistency of product, and economically viable cost of goods by integrating world-leading expertise in cord blood stem cell expansion, bioprocessing optimization, manufacturing scale-up and cryostorage.

Mesa Quantum is an electronics manufacturing company specializing in quantum technology solutions. The company develops advanced photonic quantum computing hardware, which aims to transform computing capabilities by offering an integrated photonic quantum computing chip designed to encode and manipulate quantum information. This innovative technology presents significant advantages in scalability and stability, enabling customers to leverage quantum computing to address complex problems that traditional computers cannot effectively solve. Mesa Quantum's focus on quantum sensors and chip-scale technology positions it at the forefront of the rapidly evolving quantum computing landscape.

Gamebeast is a technology company that specializes in providing a low-code tool for game developers. Its platform is designed to enhance user-generated content (UGC) games, focusing on live engagement and monetization analytics. The company's tool automatically identifies player pain points and enables real-time updates, allowing developers to optimize in-game sales and promotions, thereby creating a more engaging and rewarding gaming experience.

Apex designs and manufactures small satellites tailored for various space missions. The company focuses on streamlining satellite production by integrating modular hardware and standardized software systems. Apex offers platforms that support Earth observation, communications, and scientific research applications. Its approach emphasizes scalable manufacturing processes to meet the growing demand for satellite deployment. Apex collaborates with clients to customize satellite configurations based on mission-specific requirements.

Redcoat AI develops cybersecurity solutions focused on protecting users from social engineering attacks on mobile devices. Their platform combines defensive measures against real-world threats with AI-driven attack simulations, ensuring continuous vigilance and adaptive security.

Kusari is a company focused on enhancing software supply chain security by providing solutions that ensure the integrity of the development process. Its mission is to promote transparency within the software supply chain while facilitating secure development practices. The company has developed a platform that prevents and responds to supply chain attacks, offering tools that establish security guardrails for builds and leverage metadata for deep visibility into security issues. This platform enables users to identify vulnerabilities, understand their potential impact, and effectively address their root causes, ultimately allowing clients to construct secure pipelines and maintain a resilient software supply chain. Additionally, Kusari engages with the developer community through its GitHub repositories, further supporting its commitment to software security.

Cinder Technologies operates a unified intelligence and investigation platform designed to support decision-making in fraud and risk management. This platform enables technology companies to effectively track, investigate, and address critical issues within online communities. By integrating various relevant data sources and centralizing decision-making processes, Cinder empowers trust and safety teams to make faster and more accurate decisions regarding abusive content, fraud, and threats. The customizable workflows provided by the platform enhance the capabilities of investigative teams, facilitating more effective resolutions to pressing challenges faced by organizations in the digital landscape.

LightSource develops a supply chain management platform to help professionals collaborate with their suppliers. It also allows collaborating with teammates on strategic sourcing projects, sending RFQs to suppliers and collecting quotes, and comparing bids using insights automatically extracted from the normal day-to-day work. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Code Metal develops an AI-powered automation platform that helps software developers write and deploy production-ready code more efficiently. Its platform provides coding assistance by answering queries and suggesting lines of code based on repository context.

Aether Biomedical is a medical robotics startup specializing in artificial intelligence-driven biomedical signal processing to develop rehabilitation robotics devices. The company has created Zeus, a multi-action bionic limb designed to offer a cost-effective and highly effective solution for upper limb amputees. This advanced prosthetic arm utilizes biosignal processing to provide a functional prosthesis that enables users to perform daily tasks with ease. Its unique design allows for individual control of the fingers, facilitating a proper grip that conforms to various objects' shapes. By integrating innovative medical technology, Aether Biomedical aims to enhance the quality of life for amputees.

Apex designs and manufactures small satellites tailored for various space missions. The company focuses on streamlining satellite production by integrating modular hardware and standardized software systems. Apex offers platforms that support Earth observation, communications, and scientific research applications. Its approach emphasizes scalable manufacturing processes to meet the growing demand for satellite deployment. Apex collaborates with clients to customize satellite configurations based on mission-specific requirements.

Lumia Health is a digital health company enhancing quality of life for individuals with cardiovascular and neurological conditions, initially focusing on orthostatic syndromes. It achieves this through its in-ear wearable device and targeted software programs built upon continuous cardiac data.

SkyFi® is an Earth intelligence platform that provides a seamless way to access and analyze diverse geospatial data, including satellite, aerial imagery, and more. Available on a web browser, mobile phone, and through an API, the SkyFi® enables users to gather intelligence from multiple data types to solve complex problems in industries like agriculture, urban planning, and environmental management.

Sealonix is a company dedicated to the development and commercialization of innovative hemostatic sealants utilizing proprietary biomaterials. It specializes in creating a sealant patch designed to achieve rapid hemostasis during surgical procedures, specifically targeting abdominopelvic and orthopedic operations. The PramStat patch is engineered to bioabsorb within one week of implantation, offering a timely solution for surgeons and enhancing patient safety and recovery.

Founded in 2014, Micron Biomedical is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Atlanta, Georgia. It specializes in developing microneedle patches for vaccines, aiming to enhance protective effects and patient compliance while simplifying administration.

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Apex designs and manufactures small satellites tailored for various space missions. The company focuses on streamlining satellite production by integrating modular hardware and standardized software systems. Apex offers platforms that support Earth observation, communications, and scientific research applications. Its approach emphasizes scalable manufacturing processes to meet the growing demand for satellite deployment. Apex collaborates with clients to customize satellite configurations based on mission-specific requirements.

Femtosense is a technology company specializing in the development of ultra-energy-efficient neural network models aimed at facilitating large-scale neural network processing at the edge. The company's innovative models leverage nonlinear dynamics and space-time sparsity, drawing inspiration from biological neural networks, to achieve high performance-per-joule on complex processing tasks. This technology enables businesses to implement user interfaces characterized by ultra-low latency and low power consumption, while also ensuring complete user privacy.

Aalyria specializes in advanced networking technologies for seamless connectivity across diverse environments such as land, sea, air, near space, and deep space. Its mission is to deliver hyper-fast, ultra-secure communications networks.

Acalvio specializes in cyber deception technology, offering robust solutions such as Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), Advanced Threat Detection, OT Security, Zero Trust, Active Directory Protection, and Ransomware Protection. Its patented ShadowPlex Cyber Deception Platform serves Fortune 500 enterprises and government agencies, deployable on-premises, in the cloud, or via managed service providers.

Oura is a Finnish company that specializes in the development of a smart wellness ring designed to monitor and track various biometric data related to health and well-being. The ring incorporates advanced sensors to measure key metrics such as heart rate, sleep cycles, and activity levels, providing users with insights into their physiological and behavioral responses to sleep, rest, and recovery. This data is accessible through the accompanying Oura application, which enables users to understand their overall health status and make informed lifestyle choices. Oura operates within the health and wellness industry, focusing on enhancing the user's understanding of their body and promoting better health outcomes.

SkyFi® is an Earth intelligence platform that provides a seamless way to access and analyze diverse geospatial data, including satellite, aerial imagery, and more. Available on a web browser, mobile phone, and through an API, the SkyFi® enables users to gather intelligence from multiple data types to solve complex problems in industries like agriculture, urban planning, and environmental management.

Phoenix Tailings specializes in recycling mining tailings, specifically Bauxite Residue ('Red Mud'), to extract strategic materials for industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, and biotechnology. Founded in 2019 with a mission to revolutionize the mining industry sustainably and economically.

Plato Systems is a technology company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in digital transformation and industrial automation through its integrated Spatial Intelligence system. The company has developed a pioneering Tagless Activity Tracking platform that utilizes Deep Fusion perception technology to monitor and analyze activity patterns of individuals, equipment, and assets within industrial environments. By employing advanced radar technologies and machine learning methods, Plato Systems enhances operational efficiency and resource utilization for businesses, delivering decision-quality insights tailored to their specific objectives.

Tasso, Inc., established in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in manufacturing clinical-grade, at-home blood sample collection devices. Their innovative product allows patients to conveniently and painlessly collect their own blood at home using a simple, push-button mechanism, and then mail the samples to a qualified lab for analysis. This approach aims to enhance accessibility and comfort in blood-based diagnostics, reducing the need for clinic visits.

Shift5, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing products and systems designed to protect operational technology platforms, such as aircraft, spacecraft, ground combat vehicles, and construction machinery. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Shift5 offers a range of hardware and software solutions, including its Shift5 Intake data recorder, which collects and transmits embedded data in real-time to detect intrusions. The company also provides Shift5 Engine, which employs rule-based and model-based analytics for identifying cyber attacks on internal communication networks, and Shift5 Gauge Cluster for data capturing and analytics. Additionally, Shift5 focuses on delivering intrusion detection and prevention capabilities, secure code delivery verification, and fault reporting across various standard and custom protocols, aiding both government and commercial clients in safeguarding critical infrastructure from cyber threats.

Primer Technologies, Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing software that leverages machine learning and natural language processing to analyze vast amounts of textual data across multiple languages. Its platform automates the parsing and collation of documents, uncovering insights and generating reports comparable to those produced by human analysts. This enables governments and corporations to better understand and monitor global information, facilitating informed decision-making.

Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Paravision specializes in developing advanced face recognition software. Trusted globally by security device manufacturers, solution providers, systems integrators, and financial services firms, their industry-leading Vision AI software delivers frictionless experiences and comprehensive safety through modular, scalable toolsets.

Ravn Inc. is an augmented reality company based in San Francisco, California, focused on enhancing decision-making in the defense sector. Founded in 2017, Ravn develops a platform that provides soldiers with real-time video feeds from autonomous drones, aircraft, and other sources, delivering critical battlefield intelligence. The company's software is designed to create and distribute actionable edge data, addressing the challenge of accessing reliable information in a field where data is often abundant but actionable insights are scarce. By enabling modern coordination for national security, Ravn aims to enhance the operational effectiveness of military personnel and decision-makers.