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Utrain develops an all-in-one software solution for basketball training. It enables trainers to manage bookings, payments, and communication effectively, while providing a secure marketplace for athletes and parents to connect with trainers.

Canopie is a mental health care company focused on addressing maternal depression and anxiety through a digital platform. The platform offers customized, audio-based programs and automated coaching that utilize clinically validated therapeutic techniques, including adaptations of cognitive behavioral therapy and compassion-focused treatment. By collaborating with cities, payers, health systems, and healthcare providers, Canopie aims to deliver effective and affordable care for mothers, overcoming barriers such as cost, scheduling, time, and stigma. The company's innovative approach is designed to support pregnant women and new mothers in preventing and treating common mental health challenges, making it a scalable solution in maternal mental health care.

Liquet Medical is a medical device development company specializing in localized drug delivery for treating vascular diseases. Its flagship product, the Versus Catheter, is designed to improve patient outcomes and healthcare sustainability.

Parrots is a medical devices company developing an assistive technology platform and socially assistive robots that support people with mobility and cognitive or neurological challenges. Its Polly system acts as a friendly companion that enables real-time communication and interaction, with hands-free control through eye-tracking and other input methods. The platform combines AI-powered prediction for communication, 360-degree computer vision for indoor and outdoor use, and connectivity with smart-home devices, while supporting various input switches and accessories. It also provides health monitoring capabilities, tracking vital signs and health metrics to aid independence and reduce caregiver burden. The solution aims to enhance independence for physically disabled users, facilitate communication, and assist caregivers through integrated apps and devices.

Myles Comfort Foods is a premium frozen meals brand that combines high-quality ingredients with convenience. It offers a variety of flavors prepared with natural ingredients, catering to consumers seeking clean, convenient meal options.

Phalanx provides zero-trust data security that protects business data wherever it is shared, stored, or accessed. The platform secures data across file transfers and cloud or local storage by combining automation, encryption, and identity verification, while working with existing platforms to maintain productivity. It enables secure, trackable file sharing with clients and partners and gives visibility and control over data access, helping reduce human error and cyber risk and minimize data loss. The solution is designed to secure data in any environment and to give organizations peace of mind.

3D Orthobiologic Solutions is creating a 3D-printed scaffold that may be customized for healing and rebuilding bone in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Nightingale Caring Solutions enhances hospital operations by offering nursing care analytics. It employs machine learning algorithms to analyze relationships between nurses and patient outcomes, optimizing nurse staffing, scheduling, and assignments.

Billions offers a real estate platform for teams.

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InfraSGA specializes in developing and implementing green infrastructure solutions, primarily focusing on sustainable stormwater management. The company's innovative technology and products are designed to make green infrastructure effective and accessible in challenging urban environments, such as streetscapes, plazas, and parking lots. InfraSGA provides guidance and support for the installation of its solutions, enabling clients to deploy them rapidly and cost-effectively. The company's mission is to make environmentally friendly infrastructure widely accessible and suitable for broad market adoption.

Mindflow provides mental health needs for student-athletes.

WriteHuman is a technology company that develops an AI-powered writing tool. This tool is designed to rewrite AI-generated text, making it indistinguishable from human-written content. It maintains the natural flow and subtlety of human writing, helping professionals and content creators who use AI writing at scale to enhance reader engagement. The company's primary focus is to avoid detection by AI writing detectors, ensuring the final output is authentic and human-like.

Linshom develops continuous respiratory monitoring solutions for bedside and home use, providing an operating-room quality respiratory profile including tidal volume through wearable, FDA-cleared sensors. The system enables continuous predictive monitoring of respiration, delivering early warnings of respiratory decline to help reduce rapid-response activations, rescue events, and ICU transfers. By capturing respiration data and relative tidal volume at the point of care, Linshom addresses an unmet clinical need with actionable insights for clinicians.

N-Smart leverages the latest IoT and AI technology to provide utility providers with real-time insights, predictive capabilities, and unparalleled control at the edge of the grid. N-Smart’s grid-edge intelligence solutions help utility providers optimize resources, prevent outages, and ensure a reliable power supply through smarter, data-driven decision-making. Our solutions harness IoT and AI to bring next-level adaptability and resilience to energy distribution networks. Our mission is to empower utilities with data-driven, adaptive solutions that transform how they monitor, manage, and optimize grid operations.

Founded in 2015, Tiny Docs bridges the communication gap between doctors, children, and families by providing engaging, easy-to-understand educational resources about health issues and surgical procedures. Their platform offers short cartoons in multiple languages, empowering children worldwide to make informed healthcare decisions.

Dia has invented an electrochemical sensor that can measure a wide variety of chemical biomarkers non-invasively in saliva or sweat. The data is sent via Bluetooth to an app on the user’s smartphone and analyzed in real-time. From the app, it can be securely sent to a third party. To date, we have measured hormones, electrolytes, neurotransmitters and metabolites. At DIA, we let the biology dictate which analyte we put on which platform – our wearable arm sleeve for sweat or our table-top device for saliva – because some biomarkers, such as cortisol fluctuate throughout the day and need to be monitored through a wearable sensor, while others, such as creatinine are more suitable to a daily saliva test.

Dia has invented an electrochemical sensor that can measure a wide variety of chemical biomarkers non-invasively in saliva or sweat. The data is sent via Bluetooth to an app on the user’s smartphone and analyzed in real-time. From the app, it can be securely sent to a third party. To date, we have measured hormones, electrolytes, neurotransmitters and metabolites. At DIA, we let the biology dictate which analyte we put on which platform – our wearable arm sleeve for sweat or our table-top device for saliva – because some biomarkers, such as cortisol fluctuate throughout the day and need to be monitored through a wearable sensor, while others, such as creatinine are more suitable to a daily saliva test.

Mobius Materials operates a marketplace that specializes in the buying and selling of preowned electronic components, particularly semiconductors. The company sources components from vetted suppliers, including multinational OEMs and contract manufacturers, ensuring that each part undergoes thorough authenticity testing to combat counterfeiting. By leveraging proprietary anti-counterfeit technology, Mobius Materials facilitates a transparent and efficient process for companies to source and dispose of electronic components. This approach not only helps businesses meet tight production deadlines with immediate stock shipments but also supports sustainability efforts by promoting the recycling of electronics. Ultimately, Mobius Materials aims to enhance inventory performance and profitability for its customers while reducing their environmental impact.

Fourplay Social is a dating app that encourages group socializing instead of one-on-one meetings. Founded by women healthcare professionals, it aims to create a safer and more enjoyable dating experience for singles, focusing on physical, social, and emotional well-being.

CRCL Solutions, founded in 2021 and based in South Bend, Indiana, specializes in wind and solar forecasting services for energy markets, particularly within ERCOT's day-ahead and real-time markets. The company offers a weather forecasting platform designed to enhance forecast accuracy and strengthen power grid resiliency. By leveraging artificial intelligence, CRCL Solutions identifies discrepancies in current wind and solar forecasts and delivers improved atmospheric forecasting in real-time. This enables power traders to engage in low-risk, high-return trades and better anticipate market movements, ultimately supporting more efficient and reliable energy trading.

Gigzilla is an online networking platform that connects essential workers with employers in various industries. The company aims to facilitate the hiring process by allowing gig workers to apply for part-time and full-time job opportunities across multiple projects. Through its platform, businesses can efficiently find and engage freelance talent, enabling them to adapt and scale their operations according to project needs. By serving as a hub for essential workers and employers, Gigzilla enhances the recruitment landscape in industries that rely on flexible labor solutions.

DiaM Life is a social health community dedicated to supporting individuals affected by diabetes, including those with Type One, Type Two, and other forms of the disease, as well as their families and caregivers. The company serves as a comprehensive resource where users can connect, engage, and find support, ultimately aiming to enhance their quality of life. DiaM Life focuses on improving communication and access to education, self-care tools, and resources within a unified ecosystem. Additionally, the company develops diabetes management software that addresses daily care challenges by providing real-time communication and insights on medical trends and patient behaviors. This integrated approach empowers users and healthcare professionals to work collaboratively, thereby improving health outcomes through the application of behavioral science and digital health solutions.

TMA Precision Health is dedicated to enhancing the lives of patients with rare diseases by providing improved treatment options. The company operates a clinical decision support platform that utilizes clinical genomics to facilitate the delivery of precision medicine on a large scale. This platform generates personalized reports tailored to individual patient histories and health goals, allowing healthcare providers to make informed medical decisions swiftly. Through its innovative approach, TMA Precision Health aims to transform rare disease research and patient care, ensuring that patients receive the most effective and targeted therapies available.

Llamawood operates an on-demand firewood delivery marketplace that connects buyers with vetted firewood suppliers, including kilns, farmers, loggers, tree services and gear manufacturers. The platform uses technology to match customers seeking kiln-dried firewood with reliable sellers, enabling convenient delivery of high-quality firewood and expanding access for suppliers to reach a broader audience.

LipLoveLine is a lip care brand focused on enhancing natural beauty. It offers a range of lip glosses, lipsticks, and balms made with clean ingredients, aiming to simplify personal care routines and inspire self-acceptance.

On-Time Trials is a software-as-a-service company that specializes in optimizing the clinical trial monitoring process through machine learning. The company develops clinical trial software and services aimed at enhancing efficiency and resource allocation. Its offerings include a key performance indicator dashboard, automated alerts, a site scorecard, and a budget tool. These features are designed to streamline protocol budgets and improve the overall clinical trial experience for both researchers and patients. By leveraging advanced technology, On-Time Trials aims to facilitate better management of clinical trials, ultimately contributing to more effective research outcomes.

Nessle is an online platform that connects new and expectant parents with perinatal experts for on-demand virtual care. The service facilitates access to guidance on parenting tasks and supports the logistics of early parenthood through a secure portal where users can describe the help they seek and be matched with appropriate professionals for virtual consultations.

Kinometrix Inc. is a healthcare analytics company based in Fairfax, Virginia, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing a risk assessment and notification system aimed at preventing avoidable patient falls within hospitals. Utilizing an artificial intelligence platform, Kinometrix analyzes electronic health record data to deliver real-time predictions of patient fall risk. Its software employs machine learning algorithms and wearable balance sensor technology to alert healthcare staff to specific risk factors, such as gait impairment and medication effects. By providing actionable insights and individualized assessments, Kinometrix enables clinicians to effectively monitor and manage patients' fall risk status, ultimately enhancing patient safety and care outcomes.

Ourobio develops bio-based technologies using engineered microorganisms. It converts industrial byproducts into biodegradable polymers and performance-enhancing additives, aiming to accelerate decarbonization and mitigate microplastic pollution.

Hoth Intelligence develops an innovative healthcare improvement platform that employs augmented reality and machine learning. This platform aims to reduce medical errors by integrating a human physician's expertise with existing surgical technology.

Viora Health is a health and wellness company focused on advancing health equity among diverse populations. It develops tech-enabled, human-centered programs that utilize social and behavioral engagement to enhance the capacity, satisfaction, outcomes, and revenue for healthcare providers. Viora Health's offerings are designed to improve adherence to diabetes prevention and support patients through online tools that track data and report progress to diabetes prevention programs, facilitating compliance with insurance requirements. Funded by reputable organizations such as the American Heart Association, the National Institutes of Health, Johnson and Johnson, and the National Science Foundation, Viora Health's initiatives have shown significant success, achieving a 75% satisfaction score and double retention rates, while also leading to improved patient outcomes such as reduced stress, increased social support, and better access to food.

CaseCTRL is a developer of a patent-pending surgery scheduling and management platform designed to improve surgical practices and patient care. Built by surgeons, the platform addresses the significant issue of unprepared patients, which affects millions annually and leads to substantial revenue losses in the surgical sector. By utilizing artificial intelligence, CaseCTRL automates surgery scheduling workflows, streamlining communication between surgical staff and individual surgeons. This technology not only reduces administrative burdens but also enhances patient engagement and care, leading to fewer surgery cancellations and complications. Additionally, CaseCTRL provides predictive analytics that enable hospitals and clinics to optimize operational efficiency and maximize surgical case revenue, ultimately benefiting both healthcare providers and patients.

Koda Health develops an AI-driven video-based platform that guides elderly patients through personalized end-of-life conversations, empowering them to make informed healthcare decisions and ensuring their preferences are respected. This reduces inappropriate care and generates valuable data on patient personas while saving costs for healthcare systems.

HUED is a digital health company dedicated to enhancing the quality of care for Black and Latinx populations. It achieves this by providing education, facilitating access, and leveraging data.

Interstride is an education technology company specializing in student support services for higher education institutions. It collaborates with colleges and universities to empower international students throughout their academic journey, offering services such as admissions assistance, job search facilitation, immigration pathway guidance, and professional development resources.

Bookclubs is an online platform that facilitates virtual book clubs. It enables users to create clubs, schedule meetings, poll for book selections, and communicate with members. The app currently serves over 250,000 users, fostering a community for reading, discussing, and connecting.

Founded in 2017, MindCo Health specializes in digital therapeutics, combining virtual reality, neuroscience, and mindfulness to deliver accessible solutions for addiction treatment globally.

Sunny Day Fund specializes in providing banking and emergency savings services, primarily through its employer-focused platform. This platform automates and incentivizes workplace emergency savings, helping employees build accessible savings through their employers, with optional cash incentives. Additionally, the company offers a financial well-being diagnostic tool. Interested parties can inquire about these services through an online form on their website.

Polycarbin is a pioneering company dedicated to establishing a circular plastics economy within the biopharmaceutical and life science sectors. By collaborating with laboratories, Polycarbin effectively converts valuable plastic waste into a recycled feedstock, facilitating its reuse in the laboratory manufacturing supply chain. The company operates a resource management platform that emphasizes plastic waste diversion, recycling, and waste production analytics, specifically targeting the research and healthcare industries. Through its innovative approach, which includes front-end segregation and efficient waste tracking, Polycarbin has developed a cost-effective waste diversion system that enables organizations to quantify their sustainability efforts while providing low-impact lab products essential for achieving their green procurement objectives.

ArchiveCore is a cloud-based credentialing software company that streamlines verification of professional credentials across industries, including healthcare, education, skilled trades, and engineering. Its platform assigns each document a unique digital fingerprint to verify authenticity and uses distributed ledger technology to reduce administrative delays in credentialing, enabling qualified professionals to begin work faster and helping organizations maintain compliance with lower overhead.

Navattic is a development company that offers a platform designed for marketing and sales teams to create interactive product demos. The platform allows users to seamlessly store, manage, and discover pre-sales demos, workshops, and proof of concepts. By transforming applications into engaging interactive stories through product tours, Navattic facilitates the sharing of these demos via links, enabling clients to interact with prospects and engage potential customers early in the sales process.

Founded in 2018, Fringe is a benefits marketplace that personalizes employee benefits based on individual preferences. Its platform offers a curated selection of services designed to improve employees' daily lives, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being.

NIRSleep is a company focused on creating a wearable neuroimaging platform that tracks neural activity by measuring cerebral oxygenation. The platform is designed for comfort and ease of use, allowing for extended testing over multiple nights. This capability aims to facilitate the assessment of behavioral conditions such as insomnia, providing researchers with valuable insights into different aspects of brain function during both sleep and wakefulness.

Kamana Inc. is a technology company that operates a platform designed for healthcare staffing agencies and professionals. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Kamana focuses on streamlining the management of healthcare credentials, onboarding processes, and job placements. The platform offers healthcare professionals, particularly nurses and allied health workers, a universal credential management system that facilitates the sharing of profiles with potential employers. By automating workflows and enhancing collaboration, Kamana helps staffing agencies and healthcare providers reduce hiring times and administrative burdens, thereby improving efficiency in the temporary healthcare staffing market. The company generates revenue through subscription fees charged to staffing agencies and transactional fees for successful placements.

Light The Music is a creative platform that enables users to play, remix, create, and share visual music using content sets from popular artists. Its intuitive interface allows users to produce real music in minutes, making it akin to Instagram for music enthusiasts.

Bionica Labs is a wellness and fitness company that develops hardware for the digital health industry. They build wearable monitoring systems to solve problems for doctors and patients.

Hellofriend Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, operates a social networking platform focused on daily social activities. The company's core business is a social ordering platform that enables users to order ahead at local businesses, pay via the app, invite friends to order together for exclusive rewards and points collection, and communicate through an in-app messaging system and friends feed. Hellofriend also offers tools such as contactless in-store ordering and payment, mobile ordering, and guest loyalty programs to support local businesses in today's competitive market. The company has received backing from notable investors including Harvard Innovation Lab, Lighthouse Labs (Capital One), Accathon Capital, Right Side Capital Management, and CounterPointe Ventures.

Terravive is a global innovator and supplier of compostable foodservice consumables. Based in the USA, they manufacture a wide range of products including cups, cutlery, straws, containers, bags, bottles, plates, bowls, trays, films, and customized items. Their patent-protected products are designed to quickly degrade in various environments and comply with international sustainability regulations.

Founded in 2017, Babylon Micro-Farms operates indoor farms for farmers to grow a variety of crops such as leafy greens, herbs, microgreens, and edible flowers. The company offers smart, scalable farming solutions tailored to clients' needs, utilizing remote management technology to power a distributed network of micro-farms across North America.

Humanitru empowers nonprofits by providing an integrated platform that combines data management and payment processing. This enables nonprofits to gain insights into donor behavior, improve fundraising strategies, and enhance the donor experience.

Goodfynd is an on-demand marketplace that specializes in connecting customers with food trucks and local vendors. The platform allows users to discover and order food from a variety of food trucks and farmer's markets in their vicinity. By providing features such as food truck schedules, menu browsing, and options for saving and sharing their favorite vendors, Goodfynd enhances the food ordering experience. This innovative approach enables customers to easily locate and enjoy diverse culinary offerings from local food vendors.

Radify Labs is an internship center dedicated to preparing students for successful careers by facilitating their transition into the workforce. The company offers tailored internship programs across various fields, including web design, digital marketing, graphic design, data sciences, entrepreneurship, and software engineering. In addition to its internship services, Radify Labs operates an online education platform that focuses on modern technical skills. Through hands-on learning experiences, students engage in real-life projects that enhance their knowledge and creativity, helping them build impressive portfolios that strengthen their career prospects. Radify Labs aims to equip students with the necessary tools and experiences to thrive in their desired job markets.

Quinncia, Inc. is a career development platform based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2014. The company focuses on aiding students in enhancing their interview skills, refining their resumes, and securing job placements. Quinncia utilizes artificial intelligence to provide personalized feedback on resumes and interview techniques, thereby enabling students to prepare effectively for the job market. The platform allows career services at universities to expand their offerings, ensuring that each student receives tailored support. Additionally, Quinncia connects students with potential employers who utilize its AI technology to conduct initial interviews. By integrating career development into the academic curriculum, Quinncia aims to improve student engagement and reduce dropout rates.

EdConnective is an education technology company offering an online video coaching platform for teacher development. Its seven-week program connects teachers with instructional coaches who review recorded lessons, share game tapes, and provide personalized feedback to improve classroom practice and student outcomes. The platform features structured coaching sessions, individualized feedback for participating teachers, and observations over seven weeks to track growth in teaching practice and student results. Founded in 2013 and based in Glen Allen, Virginia, EdConnective aims to expand access to effective coaching and raise teaching quality to support student achievement.

Tablee Company has a goal to make the hospitality industry's customer experience easier. They offer services and technologies that allow for further effective and direct connections between visitors and staff.

Founded in 2017, EnrichHer Inc. empowers women-led businesses by providing affordable debt-based funding through its platform, connecting them with investors, and fostering a community of female entrepreneurs.

Brandefy develops a personal care product reviewing platform and a beauty product information application that helps shoppers evaluate and compare store-brand and name-brand items and identify affordable alternatives. The platform combines user-generated reviews with Brandefy's own analyses of ingredients and chemical composition, offering experiences with products and objective information to reveal unknown details prior to purchase. By presenting side-by-side comparisons and ingredient insights, Brandefy guides consumers in selecting products that meet their needs and budget. In some cases the company manufactures products if an appropriate alternative is unavailable.

Blueswipe is a payments company that provides point-of-sale systems and modern terminals for local businesses. It offers a low, flat-rate monthly subscription that includes equipment with no lease or purchase required, delivering in-person processing and a suite of integrated tools such as analytics, timesheets, and table management to support day-to-day operations. The platform also supports online transactions through gateways and online integration, along with loyalty features and data analysis reporting, extending payment services to both in-person and online channels. Blueswipe focuses on local businesses, aiming to simplify pricing, improve service, and enable secure payments with a flexible subscription-based model rather than traditional hardware purchases.

RoundTrip, Inc. operates a digital marketplace that facilitates non-emergency medical transportation by connecting patients with a network of ride providers. Founded in 2014 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company offers a user-friendly software platform that allows healthcare organizations and transportation companies to schedule, dispatch, and monitor patient rides. RoundTrip serves hospitals and health plans in ten states, aiming to improve care coordination and reduce patient no-shows. The platform provides access to various transportation options, including medical cars, wheelchair vans, and stretcher vehicles. RoundTrip has established strategic partnerships with notable healthcare organizations, enhancing its service offerings. The team behind RoundTrip consists of professionals with experience as paramedics and in healthcare management, which informs their approach to addressing the challenges in medical transportation.

AnswersNow develops a mobile platform for parents and caregivers of autistic children. Its platform provides educational resources, behavioral learning tools, and on-call expert support, enabling step-by-step learning processes and progress monitoring.

GlassSmith is a company that offers a web-based platform dedicated to the repair of cell phones and smartphones. The platform addresses various issues, including cracked screens and more complex problems, allowing users to have their devices efficiently repaired. In addition to repair services, GlassSmith also engages in the purchase of old cell phones, which are either refurbished or utilized for parts, thereby contributing to sustainable practices within the electronics industry.

GOGO Band, Inc. is a company based in Ashland, Virginia, that specializes in the development of non-invasive biometric wearable solutions aimed at predicting and preventing chronic health conditions in children. Founded in 2016, GOGO Band leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to analyze biometric data obtained from advanced wearable devices. The company's initial focus is on addressing Pediatric Enuresis (PE), commonly known as bedwetting, which is recognized as the most prevalent chronic health issue affecting children globally. By offering a home-based, consumer-oriented solution, GOGO Band seeks to provide an innovative and effective way to manage this condition, enhancing the quality of life for affected children and their families.

Fenris Digital provides a cloud‑based platform that helps global property and casualty insurers streamline the customer application process. The solution combines data foundations, decisioning support, and design‑thinking tools with an AI‑powered analytics engine that scores applicants for underwriting, credit tier, and fraud risk. A mobile‑first quoting interface, TouchQuote, enables insurers to reduce the number of questions on forms and target high‑value leads. The company offers a single API that delivers real‑time data and predictive insights to agencies, carriers, and financial services, covering 95% of the U.S. market. By integrating these capabilities, insurers can accelerate quote turnaround, improve conversion rates, and enhance customer journeys.

Spira develops algae-based ingredients and natural pigments to replace petrochemicals and animal-derived compounds. By engineering microalgae, including spirulina, it produces food-safe dyes and industrial ingredients used across food, cosmetics, and textiles. Spira focuses on sustainable, regenerative alternatives to petroleum-based products to reduce environmental impact while supporting human and planetary health.

Founded in 2015, Map My Customers develops a geospatial sales platform that enables businesses to optimize sales routes, automate emails, track customer locations, and gain insights into product sales trends. Its features include route optimization, email automation, sales funnel tracking, charts, and CRM tools.

Trilogy Mentors, LLC, operating as Trilogy Mentors.com, is a mentorship company based in Richmond, Virginia, founded in 2015. It provides tutoring and mentoring services through a software-as-a-service platform that facilitates online learning. The platform connects families and parents with local university students, offering academic tutoring and athletic training tailored to help children achieve their educational and personal goals. Trilogy Mentors aims to empower students during critical moments, transforming challenges into academic successes through personalized learning solutions designed to accommodate diverse backgrounds. The company has also established a strategic partnership with Tuscany Strategy Consulting to enhance its offerings.

Skraach is an innovative online platform that simplifies the interior design process by utilizing a proprietary algorithm to identify individual design preferences. Users answer three shape-based questions, allowing the platform to generate a unique style profile, complete with a designated personality name and a breakdown of primary and accessory styles. This personalized data enables Skraach to recommend furnishings from partner retailers that align with the user's tastes. The platform is designed to provide detailed room designs at accessible prices, making it a valuable resource for homeowners and a practical tool for interior design students seeking experience. By streamlining the design process, Skraach offers a faster and smarter way to furnish spaces.

Painless1099, LLC is an innovative online service based in Richmond, Virginia, established in 2015, designed specifically for freelancers and independent contractors. The company offers a unique banking solution that helps these workers manage their 1099 income effectively. Painless1099 provides an online bank account that automatically withholds taxes based on individual factors such as filing status and number of dependents, ensuring users set aside the appropriate amount for tax obligations. Additionally, the service automates health insurance payments, assists in establishing a SEP IRA for retirement savings, and encourages users to save for unexpected expenses. By integrating these features, Painless1099 aims to provide freelancers with the benefits typically associated with traditional employment while allowing them to maintain control over their self-employment careers.

Painless1099, LLC is an innovative online service based in Richmond, Virginia, established in 2015, designed specifically for freelancers and independent contractors. The company offers a unique banking solution that helps these workers manage their 1099 income effectively. Painless1099 provides an online bank account that automatically withholds taxes based on individual factors such as filing status and number of dependents, ensuring users set aside the appropriate amount for tax obligations. Additionally, the service automates health insurance payments, assists in establishing a SEP IRA for retirement savings, and encourages users to save for unexpected expenses. By integrating these features, Painless1099 aims to provide freelancers with the benefits typically associated with traditional employment while allowing them to maintain control over their self-employment careers.

OccasionGenius operates an online platform that helps users discover local events tailored to their interests. Its AI-driven technology classifies events and makes personalized recommendations, learning from each user's preferences over time. The platform serves various industries such as hospitality, travel, real estate, education, and consumer apps by providing real-time event data integration.

Zoozil is a publishing company focused on creating K-12 books for young readers. The company specializes in publishing unique and engaging stories, including educational books, factual fantasy, and historical fiction. By blending interactivity with compelling information and storytelling, Zoozil aims to captivate and inspire readers from kindergarten through 12th grade. Their offerings are designed to promote early and ongoing literacy development, helping children learn about significant world events while fostering a love for reading.

MajorClarity operates an online platform facilitating career exploration and academic planning for students. Its platform offers interactive content allowing users to explore careers and create personalized, trackable academic plans from secondary to post-secondary education.

Upchurch Chocolate Company, based in Richmond, Virginia, specializes in small-batch, craft chocolate production. The company focuses on manufacturing and processing chocolate from ethically sourced cocoa beans obtained from organic farmers. By prioritizing sustainable practices, Upchurch Chocolate enables consumers to enjoy high-quality chocolate while supporting the economic well-being of cocoa farmers. This commitment to ethical sourcing and craftsmanship distinguishes Upchurch Chocolate in the competitive landscape of the chocolate industry.

Nudge Coach is a company that specializes in developing a health coaching application aimed at assisting health professionals. The platform allows these professionals to access and utilize the healthcare data of their clients efficiently. By integrating health tracking data from various fitness applications and wearables, Nudge Coach provides a straightforward overview of an individual's health status. This enables coaches and other health professionals to monitor their clients' progress and offer timely consultations, ultimately helping clients stay on track to achieve their health goals.

Kyndi, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) platform tailored for sectors such as government, financial services, and healthcare. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Washington, D.C., Kyndi operates the Kyndi AI Platform, which leverages machine learning to enhance business regulation and provide auditable AI systems. The platform includes a Natural Language Search solution that enables organizations to efficiently extract insights from unstructured text data. By facilitating strategy and planning, compliance, and research operations, Kyndi aims to significantly boost the productivity of knowledge workers, assisting analysts in swiftly processing documents and gaining actionable insights to address opportunities and threats effectively.

Tenant Turner, Inc. is a software company specializing in solutions for property management professionals, established in 2013 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. The company provides a web-based leasing platform designed to streamline the rental process for property managers. This platform enables users to identify suitable tenants, syndicate property listings across various rental websites, and automate showing schedules. Additionally, Tenant Turner operates a call center to manage inquiries from prospective renters, reducing distractions for property managers. By focusing on efficient lead management and pre-qualifying prospects through multiple communication channels, Tenant Turner aims to minimize vacancy rates and enhance the leasing experience for both property managers and tenants. The company serves clients across the United States.

Blue Ocean Brain is a microlearning firm focused on enhancing employee performance through innovative training solutions. The company specializes in developing interactive content delivered via a user-friendly learning application, which integrates seamlessly into the daily workflow of busy professionals. Blue Ocean Brain's offerings include programs that address critical topics such as diversity and inclusion, leadership development, employee mental health, critical thinking, and change management. By producing fresh content daily, the firm ensures that learning resources remain current and relevant, empowering organizations of all sizes to cultivate a culture of inclusion and continuous learning while aligning with their strategic priorities.

KickUp develops a SaaS-based analytics platform that helps K-12 organizations differentiate teacher support through data-driven insights. Its platform enables professional learning teams to coordinate efforts, improve decision-making, and track real-time data from surveys to align with district strategic goals.

Tow Ninja connects vehicle owners with tow companies in the event of a tow incident to eliminate the financial, emotional, and physical stresses related to being towed.

VroomBrick is a real estate technology platform that provides buyers and sellers with procedural guidance, tools, and resources to navigate the home buying or selling process independently, with the aim of reducing costs. The platform offers a step-by-step dashboard with automation features, timely notifications, and access to a relocation concierge, closing attorney, and lender to streamline transactions and improve efficiency for users.

Utrain develops an all-in-one software solution for basketball training. It enables trainers to manage bookings, payments, and communication effectively, while providing a secure marketplace for athletes and parents to connect with trainers.

Swab-Bot is the way to swab hard-to-reach locations, such as vessels and other large confined spaces, which are required to satisfy your cleaning validation program requirements.

GoPursue offers guidance on career pathways to high school and college students by professionals.

Buckstop is a technology company that uses artificial intelligence to appraise electronic assets. It offers lifecycle services to enhance the performance and valuation of smart devices, providing data-driven insights to manufacturers. This helps them optimize device lifecycles, maximize value, ensure compliance, and maintain affordability throughout the process.

EarthaPro is a Lawn Care & Landscaping Management Software for Small Businesses

Sartography develops custom software and digital tools to streamline workflows and boost operational efficiency in healthcare, research, and education. It emphasizes user-centered design, process automation, and system integration to deliver digital workflow solutions and scientific applications that leverage widely used programming languages. These tools help researchers, clinicians, and educators automate routine tasks, improve collaboration, and optimize operations across diverse environments.