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Arbit is a sneaker resell marketplace that uses AI to help people buy and sell at the right time and price.

Brevity is an AI-powered software platform that automates pitch creation, presentation, and delivery. They offer frameworks for capital raising, sales, interviewing, and other activities.

Boddle is an education technology company that provides a game-based learning platform for K-12 students, with a focus on STEM. The platform combines gameplay, adaptive learning, and AI to personalize practice, monitor progress, and identify foundational skills that need reinforcement. It translates student responses into actionable reports for teachers to differentiate instruction and support mastery at an appropriate pace. Founded in February 2018 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Boddle is designed to engage students and help teachers measure growth in STEM learning.

Vyrill is a technology company that builds an AI‑powered platform for discovering, analyzing, and leveraging user‑generated video content. Its core product enables brands, retailers, and solution providers to search inside any video on the web or mobile, index and rank video moments, and embed interactive widgets that drive customer acquisition, engagement, and conversion. The platform aggregates videos such as demos, unboxing, reviews, and installation guides from multiple sites, provides analytics and licensing tools, and generates marketing assets like hashtags and product recommendations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, Vyrill helps businesses turn authentic video experiences into measurable growth.

Bootup is a company that operates a marketplace designed to connect tech talent with technology companies facing a talent crisis. It aims to facilitate economic upward mobility for individuals looking to enter the tech industry by providing tools and resources that support their development. Bootup utilizes a privately labeled software-as-a-service platform that incorporates matching algorithms, employer-sponsored certifications, and concierge services to help companies manage their upskilling and reskilling initiatives. This approach enables organizations to track program completion and knowledge retention while personalizing career development for their employees. Bootup seeks to empower both aspiring tech professionals and the enterprises that drive the industry.

Proov is a company that specializes in developing rapid response urine test strips for measuring progesterone, a hormone essential for confirming ovulation and supporting conception. Unlike traditional in-home tests that primarily measure hormones like LH, FSH, and estrogen during the early menstrual cycle, Proov's tests provide a more comprehensive assessment by specifically tracking progesterone levels. This capability allows women to not only predict ovulation but also to identify potential hormonal imbalances that may contribute to infertility or miscarriage. By enabling women to monitor their hormonal health at home, Proov offers a cost-effective alternative to fertility clinics and IVF treatments, empowering them to take control of their reproductive health.

Boddle is an education technology company that provides a game-based learning platform for K-12 students, with a focus on STEM. The platform combines gameplay, adaptive learning, and AI to personalize practice, monitor progress, and identify foundational skills that need reinforcement. It translates student responses into actionable reports for teachers to differentiate instruction and support mastery at an appropriate pace. Founded in February 2018 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Boddle is designed to engage students and help teachers measure growth in STEM learning.

Femi Secrets is a manufacturer of eco-friendly, natural, chemical-free feminine care products focused on menstrual hygiene. The company offers protective underwear, including its Pretty Panty line, and a range of sanitation products made from lightweight, breathable natural biodegradable materials. Its products are designed to provide protection, comfort and safety during the menstrual cycle while supporting women's confidence and daily well-being. The brand emphasizes healthy, savvy options that aim to improve period wellness and hygiene for women of all ages.

VisuWall Technologies Inc., founded in 2015 and based in New York, specializes in transforming vacant storefronts into AI-enabled billboards. The company operates a platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance advertising by capturing data through displays in storefront windows. By leveraging a nationwide network of real estate inventory, VisuWall enables advertisers to engage directly with consumers while providing valuable analytics on traffic and engagement. This innovative approach not only revitalizes unoccupied retail spaces but also offers advertisers unique opportunities to reach potential customers effectively.

Healthy Roots is a toy company that creates dolls and storybooks aimed to teach natural hair care to young girls of color. It aims to empower girls through education, diversity, and positive representation by utilizing a doll, book, and app to teach natural hair care to young girls. The dolls come in different skin tones, facial features, and hair textures to represent the diversity of the African diaspora. Its first Black doll, Zoe, was launched in 2019, which combines educational play experience with curly hair care. The doll's hair can be styled in a variety of ways with the guidance of the Big Book of Hair. The Big Book of Hair is an illustrated manual for natural hair care. Healthy Roots Dolls' app allows users to track their hair health and get curated content for their specific hair needs to be based on the data they input. Yelitsa Jean-Charles founded the Detroit, Michigan-based company in 2015.

Kare Mobile Inc. is a Louisville, Kentucky-based company that specializes in mobile dental services. Founded in 2017, it has developed an innovative application designed to enhance access to oral healthcare. The app connects patients with dentists based on factors such as location, availability, insurance, and the specific procedures needed. By offering on-demand, concierge-style dental treatment, Kare Mobile aims to improve access to comprehensive dental care for individuals regardless of their socioeconomic status. The company's mobile dental units deliver services directly to patients, making oral healthcare more convenient and accessible.

Undock is a cloud-based SaaS platform, based in New York, for scheduling, coordinating, and hosting meetings. It uses artificial intelligence to automatically identify the ideal meeting times by comparing participant availability, preferences, and behavior, and provides a single space for collaborative agendas and notes that overlay on any conferencing platform.

Allergy Amulet Inc. is a Madison, Wisconsin-based company that specializes in the manufacture and sale of consumer food allergen sensors. Founded in 2016, the company has developed the Allergy Amulet, which is recognized as the world's smallest and fastest sensor for detecting common allergenic ingredients in food. This innovative device caters to a wide audience, including families, individuals, children, and businesses, allowing users to test food for allergens in seconds. Its sleek and portable design enables users to carry it conveniently on a keychain, necklace, or wristband, promoting safety and peace of mind for those affected by food allergies. With food allergies impacting approximately 32 million Americans and hundreds of millions globally, Allergy Amulet aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with food allergies or intolerances.

Proov is a company that specializes in developing rapid response urine test strips for measuring progesterone, a hormone essential for confirming ovulation and supporting conception. Unlike traditional in-home tests that primarily measure hormones like LH, FSH, and estrogen during the early menstrual cycle, Proov's tests provide a more comprehensive assessment by specifically tracking progesterone levels. This capability allows women to not only predict ovulation but also to identify potential hormonal imbalances that may contribute to infertility or miscarriage. By enabling women to monitor their hormonal health at home, Proov offers a cost-effective alternative to fertility clinics and IVF treatments, empowering them to take control of their reproductive health.

Founded in 2014, FreshFry specializes in developing sustainable solutions for commercial kitchens. Its flagship product is a porous pod cover designed to purify frying oil by capturing impurities, extending the life of cooking oil and promoting sustainability.