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ClearGrid is a technology company that develops AI-powered software to modernize debt collection practices. It offers a platform that facilitates personalized, empathetic communication with borrowers, helping them manage repayments more effectively. Simultaneously, the platform provides real-time analytics to lenders, enabling them to enhance their recovery rates. ClearGrid collaborates with existing vendors in the industry to integrate its solutions, streamlining the recovery process.

PlaysOut is a technology company that specializes in creating a platform for mini-game developers. This platform facilitates the publication of mini-games on various super-app platforms, providing a suite of tools for seamless integration and operation. It leverages web3 technology to offer features such as multi-terminal software development kits, cloud service operation management, and advertising support. Additionally, it enables access to Web3 wallet login, payment systems, contract deployment, staking, NFT support, voting, and decentralized governance, thereby enhancing the gaming experience and engagement for a global audience.

NoorNation specializes in providing long-term solutions for decentralized energy and water infrastructure. The company operates a renewable energy manufacturing business, offering solar-powered units designed to deliver clean energy and safe water affordably, particularly targeting less-served areas.

Kaso is a technology-driven company that operates a platform designed to connect restaurants with suppliers for efficient stock management. Its platform facilitates order processing and enhances communication between restaurants and suppliers, allowing for streamlined management of inventory needs. By providing centralized communication, Kaso enables restaurant owners to organize, place, review, and approve orders with ease. This approach not only simplifies the ordering process but also helps restaurant operators save time and reduce costs associated with supply management.

Simplified Financial Solutions Company offers startups and SMEs financial management solutions including the ability to issue virtual and physical corporate cards, manage spending and automate expense reporting.

Founded in 2017, Rebellyous Foods produces affordable, high-volume plant-based meat products. It specializes in plant-based chicken nuggets, patties, and strips, serving schools, hospitals, corporate cafeterias, and restaurants.

Black Sheep Foods is a plant-based meat company that develops a lamb substitute. Incorporated in 2017 and based in San Francisco, it employs analytical chemistry to formulate products from soy protein, coconut oil, and natural flavors. The ground lamb alternative is designed to mimic the taste of lamb while offering environmental benefits and lower cost relative to animal-based meat. The company positions its products as a sustainable option for reducing carbon footprint through plant-based protein.

Founded in 2019, Eclipse Foods specializes in manufacturing plant-based dairy products that closely mimic the flavor, texture, and functionality of animal-derived counterparts. Utilizing innovative plant-processing technology, the company aims to provide sustainable, healthy, and humane alternatives to traditional dairy products.

Furahaa Group is a vegan fast-food chain that specializes in offering plant-based alternatives to traditional fast food. The company operates a network of restaurants that serve a variety of vegan dishes, along with providing herbal products and catering services. In addition to its focus on plant-based dining, Furahaa is committed to social responsibility by actively encouraging the recruitment of deaf individuals, promoting inclusivity within its workforce. By prioritizing accessible pricing, the company enables customers to choose alternative protein options without financial barriers.

TurtleTree Labs is a Singapore-based biotechnology company focused on producing real milk from animal cells. Founded in 2019, it uses mammary cell-based technology to produce dairy ingredients and milk in food production facilities without the involvement of live animals, enabling animal-free, sustainable dairy products for manufacturers, infant nutrition providers, and health-focused consumers.

Carbix develops weathering technologies that convert CO2 emissions into building materials. It uses a bioreactor to capture CO2 from industrial plant flue gas and combines it with mineral inputs and energy from renewable sources or energy-from-waste to accelerate sequestration and form carbonates that serve as raw materials for construction products and other industrial applications.

Back to the Roots offers sustainable indoor gardening products to grow mushrooms, herbs, vegetables, and microgreens at home. Founded in 2009 and based in Oakland, California, the company develops and retails ready-to-grow kits and accessories through its website, including a Grow-at-Home Mushroom Garden that produces fresh oyster mushrooms indoors, as well as water gardens, home aquaponic ecosystems, seeds, microgreens, and windowsill herb and veggie planters. The products are designed for convenient, eco-friendly home cultivation and cater to households seeking fresh produce.

Founded in 2015, Bond Pet Foods produces sustainable pet food using biotechnology. It creates animal protein through fermentation without slaughtering animals, meeting the nutritional requirements of companion pets.

TurtleTree Labs is a Singapore-based biotechnology company focused on producing real milk from animal cells. Founded in 2019, it uses mammary cell-based technology to produce dairy ingredients and milk in food production facilities without the involvement of live animals, enabling animal-free, sustainable dairy products for manufacturers, infant nutrition providers, and health-focused consumers.

VUZ is a developer of an immersive video platform and social app for XR and Metaverse experiences. It streams 360-degree video, live events, and interactive entertainment across VR, AR, and other devices, enabling users to access immersive content from anywhere. It offers a large library of content (over 20,000 hours) spanning entertainment, creators, and sports, and features such as gyroscope-based navigation and social sharing to enhance realism and interactivity. It aims to connect people by removing travel, time, and access constraints. Founded in 2017, the company operates with offices in Los Angeles, Dubai, and Riyadh.

TurtleTree Labs is a Singapore-based biotechnology company focused on producing real milk from animal cells. Founded in 2019, it uses mammary cell-based technology to produce dairy ingredients and milk in food production facilities without the involvement of live animals, enabling animal-free, sustainable dairy products for manufacturers, infant nutrition providers, and health-focused consumers.

Founded in 2015, Bond Pet Foods produces sustainable pet food using biotechnology. It creates animal protein through fermentation without slaughtering animals, meeting the nutritional requirements of companion pets.

BlueNalu cultivates seafood products from fish cells using vertical farming methods. Established in 2017, it aims to provide sustainable, high-quality alternatives to conventionally sourced seafood.

OnePointOne is a technology company specializing in vertical farming solutions through its Opollo® Farms platform. This system features a patent-protected, automated plant production technology that harnesses advanced robotics and artificial intelligence to optimize the cultivation of various fruits, vegetables, and biopharmaceuticals. By creating a pristine indoor environment, OnePointOne enables year-round production while significantly reducing the use of land, water, pesticides, and heavy metals. The company aims to address global agricultural challenges by providing clients with the tools necessary to grow sustainable, chemical-free, and nutrient-rich food products efficiently.

Digital Holdings is a digital asset exchange based in the Middle East that also serves as an education platform for users globally. The company has developed a digital platform that facilitates the purchase and storage of digital assets, allowing users to manage their investments securely offline. In addition to transactional capabilities, Digital Holdings provides comprehensive educational resources that cover both the fundamental and technical aspects of digital assets. This dual focus enables users to learn about, buy, and sell digital assets conveniently from their mobile devices.

Kin Euphorics produces a non-alcoholic beverage crafted from nootropics for mental focus, adaptogens for stress balance, and botanicals for replenishment. Based in New York since its founding in 2017.

Origin Protocol, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a blockchain platform for decentralized marketplaces within the global sharing economy. Founded in 2017, Origin offers an open-source protocol that leverages the Ethereum blockchain and the Interplanetary File System (IPFS) to facilitate peer-to-peer transactions. This platform enables the creation and management of listings for fractional use of goods and services, such as car-sharing and home-sharing, while allowing buyers and sellers to discover one another, make bookings, and leave ratings and reviews without the need for traditional intermediaries. By lowering transaction fees and promoting transparent commerce, Origin aims to empower users and foster a more equitable marketplace ecosystem.

UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a cultivated meat company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in producing real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach significantly reduces the resource consumption associated with traditional meat production, requiring less water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods aims to offer consumers clean, humane, and sustainable meat products, such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company is led by Dr. Uma Valeti, who is committed to transforming the food industry with healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat.