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Truelytics is a Boston-based B-to-B enterprise software startup that specializes in an Advisor Transition Management platform. This innovative, data-driven platform is designed to assist wealth management, insurance, and tax firms in analyzing their business performance and recruitment strategies. By providing actionable insights and key performance indicators, Truelytics enables these enterprises to effectively attract, grow, and retain advisory businesses. The platform also aims to streamline the transition process, ultimately reducing the time and costs associated with these changes.

Rentable is a Boston-based real estate software company that provides a financial platform aimed at automating the management of security deposits and inspections for landlords. By streamlining these processes, Rentable enhances operational efficiency for property managers, thereby increasing leasing velocity and reducing rental disputes. The platform not only simplifies the tasks for landlords but also improves the rental experience for residents, making the handling of security deposits and inspections more accessible and transparent.

BrightUp is a financial wellness platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2020. The company aims to democratize financial wealth building and personal well-being by partnering with employers to provide a comprehensive financial wellness benefit for employees. This platform helps individuals grow their net worth and enhance their self-worth. Additionally, BrightUp offers low-cost emergency loans that can be repaid through paycheck deductions, promoting financial health and holistic wealth among employees.

Lyfegen is an independent provider of drug access, pricing, and rebate management solutions, with operations in Basel, Switzerland, and Boston, USA. The company specializes in helping healthcare payers and pharmaceutical companies establish appropriate pricing agreements for medications while efficiently managing drug rebates. Its platform is designed for the healthcare industry, assisting health insurance providers, pharmaceutical companies, MedTech firms, and hospitals worldwide in collecting, analyzing, and reconciling diverse healthcare data. This technology facilitates the automation of value-based healthcare contracting, ultimately aiming to enhance access to treatments, improve patient health outcomes, and increase affordability.

IndustrialML is a Boston-based startup founded in 2018 that focuses on enhancing the efficiency of industrial operations. The company develops enterprise software aimed at maximizing uptime and minimizing waste in manufacturing environments. Its platform collects, cleans, and curates data from factory sensors and enterprise IT systems, facilitating process monitoring and real-time analytics. By providing actionable insights to operators and engineers, IndustrialML enables factories to improve productivity and streamline operations, ultimately making manufacturing processes smarter and more responsive to operational demands.

FreightFlows, Inc. is a maritime market intelligence company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing predictive analytics for global trade, focusing on the needs of traders, shippers, owners, and brokers. The company has developed a data platform that sources, synthesizes, and analyzes current market data, enabling users to explore trends in market, port, and fleet activities. This platform allows clients to identify vessel availability, routes, and estimated time of arrival, while also gaining visibility into commodity cargoes and trade activities. Additionally, FreightFlows offers market analysis services to help clients navigate futures markets, manage commercial risks, and hedge against freight rate volatility.

TireTutor, Inc. is an online platform established in 2018 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, that connects consumers with local and independent tire dealers. The company offers a marketplace that facilitates tire pricing comparisons, allowing users to find the best deals on tires quickly and efficiently. By providing transparent pricing and unbiased recommendations, TireTutor simplifies the tire purchasing process for consumers while also assisting tire dealers in optimizing their supply chain and enhancing their online visibility. The platform's goal is to save customers time and money while helping dealers increase their business opportunities.

Axonis Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for neurological disorders by targeting KCC2, a key mediator of inhibition in the brain. The company utilizes a proprietary discovery engine centered on the neuron-specific K-Cl cotransporter (KCC2) to address various conditions, including epilepsy and pain, as well as other central nervous system pathologies. By harnessing breakthrough research from institutions such as Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard, and Laval University, Axonis aims to enhance the lives of individuals affected by these disorders through improved modulation of neuronal inhibition.

CrowdPlay, Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates a Platform-as-a-Service fan engagement platform specifically designed for live sporting events. Established in 2020, CrowdPlay allows fans to actively participate in games by answering live questions during stoppages, thereby enhancing their experience. The platform engages attendees through competitions and rewards, creating new revenue opportunities for sports teams. It also facilitates the distribution of redeemable points that encourage ongoing fan interaction. By leveraging wireless, cloud, and global networks, CrowdPlay aims to enrich the live sporting experience while providing fans with chances to win cash rewards and other prizes.

GoPeer, LLC is an online platform that connects K-12 students with vetted college undergraduates for personalized tutoring services. Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the platform offers both in-person and online tutoring in various subjects, including physics, algebra, English, chemistry, and geometry. GoPeer aims to enhance educational quality while reducing costs, providing high-quality one-on-one tutoring at about one-third of the national average price for professional tutoring. The platform simplifies the tutoring experience for students and their parents by facilitating easy connections, scheduling, payments, and progress tracking, thereby supporting student success in academic settings.

Oort is an identity threat detection and response platform that focuses on enhancing enterprise security. Given that over 60% of security breaches involve the misuse of valid identity credentials, Oort recognizes identity as a critical perimeter that cannot be solely defended by personnel. The platform empowers cybersecurity and IT professionals to effectively manage their identity and access management (IAM) programs, providing full visibility and control over their identity attack surface. Oort's SaaS solution is designed for rapid deployment, allowing organizations to quickly reduce identity vulnerabilities at scale. Additionally, it offers network solutions through a network of globally distributed data centers, ensuring robust security for the digital supply chain. Based in Boston, MA, Oort operates as a fully remote startup and is supported by prominent investors such as Bain Capital Ventures, 645 Ventures, and First Star Ventures.

Considdr, Inc. is a data exploration platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2017. It operates a search engine that allows users to save, organize, and analyze insights from various data sources. The platform effectively crawls and filters information, delivering relevant insights while validating key findings across multiple documents. Its offerings include statistics, research findings, predictions, expert quotes, and media commentary, catering to researchers, marketers, and business strategists. By providing these capabilities, Considdr aims to assist users in making informed business decisions based on evidence-based insights.

Elsen Inc. is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2013. It specializes in providing a cloud-based high-performance computing platform designed for financial applications. The company's platform-as-a-service solution enables large financial institutions to efficiently manage, access, and utilize vast quantities of data. By leveraging an accelerated computing engine and graphical processing unit-based algorithms, Elsen helps businesses optimize their data, resources, and vendor relationships. This allows financial firms to make informed decisions more quickly and achieve improved insights and return on investment.

IQ Bar, Inc. is a food and beverage company that specializes in producing and selling nutrition bars and hydration mixes. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, IQ Bar offers its products in a variety of flavors. The company markets its items through distributors and retailers across the United States, as well as through online platforms.

Magnomer is a Boston-based manufacturer that specializes in innovative magnetic inks designed to enhance the recyclability of plastic packaging within a circular economy framework. Founded in 2017, the company offers a unique product called Design2Recycle™, which serves as a design tool for consumer brands and manufacturers, allowing them to improve packaging recyclability without altering existing manufacturing processes. The company's printable magnetizable inks and coatings are specifically developed for use in multi-layer packaging, addressing the challenges associated with recycling these materials. By employing magnetic sorting technology, Magnomer enables recycling facilities to more efficiently separate and process multi-layer plastics, which are typically difficult to recycle using conventional methods.

Zoba, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in providing a web application to enhance the operational efficiency of mobility operators. The company offers an API-first platform that automates decision-making processes related to fleet rebalancing, driver tasking, routing, and dynamic pricing. By leveraging real-time predictions of human behavior and environmental data, Zoba enables organizations to optimize their networks and improve fleet performance across more than 150 cities worldwide. This technology helps mobility operators increase profitability and customer satisfaction by minimizing guesswork in their operations and enabling informed decisions about risk and locational strategies.

NODAR, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in manufacturing advanced sensors for various transportation modes, including cars, trucks, drones, ships, trains, and aircraft. Established in 2018, NODAR focuses on developing cutting-edge camera-based 3D vision systems aimed at enhancing the safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles. Their flagship product, Hammerhead, utilizes off-the-shelf cameras to deliver long-range, ultra-precise depth sensing essential for Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous applications. This technology enables critical functionalities such as collision warning, path planning, and automatic emergency braking, while ensuring cost-effectiveness and high performance. NODAR's innovations target automotive, marine, and railway industries, providing solutions that meet the growing demand for reliable 3D sensing technology in the mainstream automotive market.

Fisherman is a Boston-based company that offers a platform for independent restaurants to automatically create and manage their websites. Founded in 2018, the company utilizes available data to design custom websites tailored to the needs of these businesses. Its software is specifically developed for small and medium-sized enterprises, allowing users to generate modern, affordable websites equipped with robust search engine optimization and customer engagement capabilities. This enables restaurant owners to maintain a high-quality online presence without the need for hiring external agencies.

Wagmo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing monthly wellness insurance plans for pets. Founded in 2017, Wagmo offers a platform that reimburses pet owners for routine care services, including vaccinations, grooming appointments, and preventive medications. The company focuses on delivering preventative care by utilizing veterinary data to process reimbursements for common expenses such as exam fees and preventive treatments for fleas, ticks, and heartworm. This approach empowers pet owners to better manage and predict the costs associated with their pets' care, ensuring optimal health and well-being.

Sleepbox, Inc. specializes in the design and development of compact modular hotel pods, offering a flexible solution for accommodations in various locations such as airports, offices, and hospitals. Their product range includes the InnerSpace module and single and double Sleepbox units, catering to the needs of hotels, businesses, and public agencies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Sleepbox aims to provide travelers with accessible privacy and rest, allowing for hourly or overnight stays. By creating a turn-key solution, the company enables its partners to establish hotel-like environments in high-traffic areas, enhancing the travel experience with affordable and technology-driven micro-hotels.

OCC Youth Unleashed is a youth-led non-profit organization focused on enhancing youth engagement in community centers and child-oriented programs throughout Boston. Recognizing the challenge of accessing updated information about activities in various community centers, OCC Youth Unleashed addresses this issue by developing and managing a consolidated, user-friendly mobile application. This app serves as a central platform for youth to discover activities and opportunities available in community centers, helping to promote youth development and raise awareness among public and private entities, as well as individual young people.

Adhark is an image performance software company that quantifies design to elevate brand performance. The Adhark Platform uses patented artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to understand the visual preferences of consumer audiences, guide creative decision-making, and deliver marketing success through enhanced imagery. Adhark also developed and maintains the I-Score™, which is relied on by creative and marketing professionals to evaluate the resonance of imagery. Headquartered in Boston, Adhark’s award-winning application of AI technology demystifies the impact of creative art, exposing a variety of unforeseen visual stimuli that ignite engagement. Join the Adhark Community and be a part of the movement: www.adhark.com.

Pykus Therapeutics, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2016 by ophthalmology residents. The company specializes in developing a dissolvable intraocular surgical device designed to enhance the experience of patients undergoing retinal surgery. Its innovative polymer-based hydrogel serves as a replacement for traditional intraocular gas, which can impose significant burdens on patients, such as the need for face-down positioning and prolonged periods of visual impairment. By utilizing this biodegradable hydrogel, Pykus Therapeutics aims to improve surgical outcomes and patient comfort, facilitating a faster and more comfortable recovery process after retinal procedures.

Waypoint Labs, founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in developing real-time movement software that utilizes augmented reality to enhance the efficiency of front-line workers. The company enables trainers to create three-dimensional instructions accessible through AR headsets, such as the Microsoft HoloLens, facilitating improved knowledge capture and distribution on the job. Waypoint Labs focuses on helping businesses spatially map their assets and environments in 3D, tagging them with relevant information to monitor and track both assets and workforce. This innovative approach aims to foster safer and more productive workplaces. Waypoint Labs became a subsidiary of PTC Inc. in June 2018, shortly after its inception at MIT in November 2017.

Mixfit Inc. is a digital health company that specializes in a blockchain-enabled nutrient delivery system. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company utilizes nutrition science, artificial intelligence, and digital health technologies to analyze users' health data in real-time. This analysis allows Mixfit to dispense personalized nutritional drinks tailored to individual health needs. The company's platform integrates with mobile devices, wearables, and Internet of Healthcare Things (IoHT) devices, offering consumers not only customized nutrition but also wellness-related insights. As of July 2018, Mixfit operates as a subsidiary of Koninklijke DSM N.V., continuing to focus on improving health behaviors and outcomes for health-conscious consumers worldwide.

Project Lever is a knowledge management platform designed to assist students in conducting research projects by aggregating university resources. It provides searchable databases that include courses, past student projects, faculty profiles, grants, and library guides. Utilizing a natural language processing algorithm, the platform effectively matches students with relevant resources based on their research interests. Through a keyword search, a matching algorithm ranks the best resources for specific research ideas, while interactive text visualizations facilitate effective brainstorming. The company targets universities, offering subscription services and implementing solutions rapidly through its data scraping capabilities. Founded in 2012 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Project Lever aims to streamline the research process for students and enhance their access to quality content and resources.

Skillist is a job application platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. It aims to simplify the connection between employers and jobseekers by focusing on skills rather than traditional educational credentials. The platform primarily serves entry-level roles that emphasize soft skills, such as administration, coordination, and customer service. Skillist employs a skills-based and identity-blind application process, allowing candidates to showcase their abilities rather than their backgrounds. This approach particularly benefits talented individuals without four-year degrees, providing them with access to career-advancing opportunities at companies that prioritize skills. Additionally, Skillist facilitates the identification and verification of necessary skills, helping employers translate job listings into clear pathways for potential candidates.

Sea Machines Robotics, Inc. is an autonomous technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the development and manufacturing of autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine and boating industries. Founded in 2014, the company creates advanced control systems designed to improve operational safety and efficiency for various marine applications. Its product lineup includes the SM300, which allows for remote command of vessels; the SM200, facilitating integrated control for collaborative operations; and the SM400, an AI-powered situational awareness system tailored for container ships. Additionally, the company offers the RC NXT, a remote command system for existing and new marine vessels, and the DP-NXT, which enables traditional vessels to operate with minimal or no crew onboard. Sea Machines Robotics also provides solutions for unmanned applications, including bathymetric survey vessels and subsea asset inspections, focusing on sectors such as shipping, offshore energy, and maritime logistics.

Buttery is an alcohol delivery application based in Boston, Massachusetts, that allows consumers to discover, order, and receive a wide range of wines, spirits, and beers from local stores. Users can conveniently browse the extensive catalogs of nearby liquor stores through their smartphones or the web, placing orders with just a few taps. Buttery ensures that customers pay the same prices as in-store, without any markups. The platform serves various neighborhoods in the Boston area, including Beacon Hill, Chinatown, Back Bay, and many others, facilitating easy delivery or in-store pickup of preferred beverages.

QSM Diagnostics, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the Goluch Group at Northeastern University. The company specializes in the development and manufacture of point-of-care diagnostics for the rapid identification of bacterial infections, particularly focusing on ear infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in dogs. QSM Diagnostics offers testing kits that utilize single-use disposable sensor technology to detect target molecules at the wound site. This innovation aids veterinarians and physicians in enhancing their diagnostic accuracy and treatment plans, ultimately improving animal care. With decades of experience in medical device development, QSM Diagnostics is committed to advancing veterinary diagnostics through its electrochemical sensors and medical devices.

LeakSpotter is an innovative startup based in Boston, recognized for its effective solution to address water wastage caused by toilet leaks. The company has developed a compact device that monitors water flow and detects leaks or overflows, alerting users through notifications on their phones or building management systems. By providing timely alerts, LeakSpotter enables customers to take proactive measures, ultimately reducing costs associated with excessive water bills. This technology not only helps in conserving water but also promotes responsible water usage.

New View Surgical, Inc. is a medical device company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development and commercialization of the VisionPort technology. This innovative system consolidates four essential surgical devices—a laparoscope, camera, light source, and access port—into a single, easy-to-use, and disposable unit. The VisionPort system aims to enhance minimally invasive surgical procedures by providing surgeons with complete control over visualization and instrumentation. Founded in 2009, the company is led by a team of experienced professionals dedicated to addressing unmet needs in the medical field, offering potential clinical and economic advantages for operating rooms worldwide.

Fathom is a company that specializes in creating hologram-like 3D experiences through the use of standard printers, inks, and media. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Fathom enables users to print unique patterns on clear film, allowing 3D objects to reappear and extend significantly beyond the thickness of the film. This innovative approach to printing provides a distinctive solution for visual experiences, enhancing the capabilities of traditional printing technologies.

FuelDrop, is an up and coming start-up that formed out of MIT in the greater Boston area. For anyone living in a major city, filling up your car with gasoline can be a real pain. Limited gas stations coupled with high gas prices results in an experience that is dreaded by all. At fueldrop they ask ourselves, why are they still using this archaic method of getting gas? Why do they have thousands of cars driving to one gas station... what if the gas just came straight to your car? The team at fueldrop is creating a fuel delivery service so you will never have to go to a gas station again.

Cabbige, Inc. is a company that develops and markets a web application aimed at enhancing the profitability of small farms. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Cabbige employs a proprietary price optimization algorithm that assists farmers in determining the most advantageous prices for their crops and selecting appropriate distribution channels. The application facilitates the transition of post-harvest business activities to digital platforms, enabling farm owners to effectively monitor their operations and manage crops and other products. As of January 2018, Cabbige operates as a subsidiary of Freight Farms, Inc. The company's focus extends beyond just agricultural practices; it emphasizes the economic sustainability of local food systems, ensuring that farmers can achieve profitability and provide fair wages to their workers.

Cintell is a SaaS technology company founded in Boston in 2014, focused on enhancing businesses' understanding of their buyers through a cloud-based customer intelligence platform. This platform enables organizations to create and share live customer personas by capturing and analyzing voice-of-customer insights alongside actionable third-party data. Cintell's proprietary Cintelligence process allows businesses to continuously validate and maintain these insights, ensuring they remain relevant and contextual. By integrating seamlessly into existing business workflows and systems, Cintell facilitates the delivery of comprehensive customer insights across the organization, empowering teams to better understand customer needs and make informed decisions.

Virtudent, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in providing dental services directly at the workplace. The company offers essential preventive dental services, including cleanings, X-rays, dental sealants, and fluoride varnish applications. By utilizing a teledentistry platform, Virtudent aims to enhance the delivery of dental healthcare, making it more accessible and patient-centered. The company partners with organizations to deliver on-site dental care, leveraging telehealth technologies to create a seamless experience for patients. Through its innovative approach, Virtudent is committed to improving the quality of oral healthcare for employees.

SixPlus is an online platform that simplifies the process of finding and booking private and semi-private venues for group events, catering to corporate event planners and individuals. The service allows users to browse a selection of venues, manage bookings, contracts, and communication in one convenient location. Clients can utilize SixPlus for a variety of gatherings, including board dinners, team lunches, and holiday parties, across major cities such as New York, Washington DC, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago. By facilitating reservations for groups of six or more, SixPlus streamlines the event planning process, making it easier for users to build proposals and secure the ideal venue for their needs.

ArtLifting, LLC is a social enterprise based in Boston, Massachusetts, that operates an online art marketplace aimed at empowering homeless and disabled artists by facilitating the sale of their artwork globally. Founded in 2013, ArtLifting connects these artists with corporate clients, enabling them to share their talents and stories. The marketplace offers a variety of products, including prints, original artworks, phone cases, and gift cards. With a diverse roster of artists from across the United States, ArtLifting has partnered with notable corporate clients such as Google, Starbucks, and FedEx, promoting the monetization of their artwork and fostering self-empowerment among disadvantaged individuals.

Crypteia Networks, headquartered in Athens, Greece, specializes in advanced security solutions designed to enhance existing defense mechanisms within enterprises. The company offers a patent-pending technology that identifies zero-day threats and misconfigurations in real-time, enabling organizations to visualize threat pathways and receive actionable mitigation recommendations. This innovative approach maximizes the effectiveness of security logs without requiring changes to the existing infrastructure, ensuring a non-intrusive and operating system-independent solution. Additionally, Crypteia Networks provides private cloud infrastructure and security services, further supporting enterprises in bolstering their cybersecurity posture. The company also has a presence in Boston, Massachusetts.

BrightLoop, Inc. operates an online platform designed to assist teachers in gathering insights about their students, which can be utilized for lesson planning and effective communication. This platform offers features such as formative assessment, lesson planning, and parent communication solutions, accessible via mobile phones, tablets, and computers. BrightLoop aims to enhance the educational experience for both elementary and upper-grade students by enabling personalized learning. Founded in 2012 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company focuses on alleviating the challenges of personalized instruction, thereby improving teacher satisfaction and retention. By emphasizing qualitative insights over standardized data, BrightLoop seeks to empower teachers, illustrating their positive impact on student achievement while fostering respect for the teaching profession.

Trill operates a media platform focused on arts and culture, enabling users to discover live local events such as music, comedy, theatre, and dance shows in cities like Boston, New York City, Asbury Park, and Los Angeles. The platform serves as a discovery engine, promoting daily dialogue around these events and encouraging attendance at both free and smaller, classical venues. By highlighting diverse live performances, Trill aims to connect audiences with the vibrant cultural offerings in their communities.

OpportunitySpace, Inc. operates a digital platform focused on the public real estate market in the United States. The company has developed BuildingBlocks, a cloud-based web application that consolidates data from various city departments, including code violations, tax delinquency, public safety calls, and utility shut-offs, into a comprehensive, map-based dashboard that offers detailed property information. Additionally, OpportunitySpace provides a Marketplace that allows governments to list available properties, engage with interested parties, and outline redevelopment goals. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and aims to facilitate investment in and development of under-valued real estate in urban areas through its innovative tools and communication channels.

3Derm Systems, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in 3D dermatology solutions. Founded in 2011, it has developed a handheld skin imager along with cloud-based software that enables users to capture, store, and transmit high-resolution 3D images of the skin to dermatologists. This innovative system allows non-dermatologists to take clinical-quality images remotely, facilitating efficient monitoring of skin conditions, particularly for patients at risk of skin cancer. By enabling images to be reviewed at medical kiosks and other referral sites, 3Derm helps dermatologists manage high patient volumes while reserving in-office visits for those requiring immediate attention. The company's approach aims to reduce healthcare costs, decrease wait times, and enhance access to dermatological care, allowing patients to monitor their skin from home instead of making frequent, often inconvenient, clinic appointments. 3Derm Systems operates as a subsidiary of Digital Diagnostics, Inc. as of August 2020.

3Derm Systems, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in 3D dermatology solutions. Founded in 2011, it has developed a handheld skin imager along with cloud-based software that enables users to capture, store, and transmit high-resolution 3D images of the skin to dermatologists. This innovative system allows non-dermatologists to take clinical-quality images remotely, facilitating efficient monitoring of skin conditions, particularly for patients at risk of skin cancer. By enabling images to be reviewed at medical kiosks and other referral sites, 3Derm helps dermatologists manage high patient volumes while reserving in-office visits for those requiring immediate attention. The company's approach aims to reduce healthcare costs, decrease wait times, and enhance access to dermatological care, allowing patients to monitor their skin from home instead of making frequent, often inconvenient, clinic appointments. 3Derm Systems operates as a subsidiary of Digital Diagnostics, Inc. as of August 2020.

Rifiniti, Inc. specializes in data-driven analytic software solutions designed for workplace optimization. The company offers a suite of tools including Rifiniti Optimo, a software-as-a-service dashboard that monitors key performance indicators such as space utilization and total cost of occupancy. Additional modules include the Collaboration Analytics Module, which analyzes departmental interactions, the Departmental Analytics Module focusing on departmental space use, and the Booking Analytics Module that assesses meeting room utilization. The Rifiniti Reserv App facilitates real-time scheduling of meeting rooms and desks. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Rifiniti also provides workplace strategy and technology consulting services. As of mid-2019, it operates as a subsidiary of FM:Systems.

BeTH, or Benevolent Technologies for Health, specializes in developing innovative human-device interface technology aimed at improving the fit and function of rehabilitation devices, such as prosthetics and orthotics, without the expense of custom fabrication. The company's patent-pending materials enable adjustable prosthetic sockets that eliminate the need for intensive fitting procedures, thereby reducing overall prosthetic care costs. BeTH has garnered recognition for its advancements, winning awards such as the MIT 100K Accelerate, the Dyson Award for Innovation, and the CASIS prize, which supports testing its materials in space. Additionally, BeTH is part of Bolt, a hardware startup accelerator located in Boston.

VerbalCare is a Boston-based company that creates cloud-based patient engagement software designed to assist caregivers in communicating with patients who have communication disabilities, such as stroke patients experiencing aphasia. Founded in 2013, the company offers an iPad application and an online care portal that allows patients to express their needs through picture-based buttons that vocalize the selected choices. This innovative platform aims to enhance patient engagement and improve the efficiency of care by facilitating direct communication between patients and healthcare providers in hospital settings.

DrinkSavvy is a Boston-based company that manufactures and distributes drinkware such as plastic cups, straws, and stirrers. Its products feature a proprietary, patented technology, integrating indicators into barware in order to provide consumers with a colorimetric indication of the presence of illicit drugs such as GHB, Ketamine, and Rohypnol in their drink. DrinkSavvy was founded in 2009 and is based in Boston, M.A.

Beantown Bedding is a company founded by two Boston entrepreneurs that offers an innovative solution for laundry-free living. The company specializes in compostable Laundry-Free Linens, which provide an eco-friendly and convenient alternative to traditional laundering methods. Initially aimed at college students, these soft sheets made from Tencel™ are now utilized by various sectors, including hospitality, healthcare, and emergency management, benefiting from decreased operational costs and environmental impact. Users can enjoy these linens for several days or weeks before discarding or composting them, which saves time, water, and energy. Beantown Bedding has garnered significant media attention and recognition, being featured on platforms such as CNBC, USA Today, and The Today Show. The founders have received accolades for their entrepreneurial efforts, including being named among Women & Wealth Magazine’s 17 Women to Watch. The company has also participated in notable entrepreneurial programs and competitions, further establishing its presence in the market. Beantown Bedding's products are available online at their website.

Green City Growers (GCG) is an urban farming company dedicated to cultivating food in underutilized spaces such as rooftops and raised beds. Founded in 2008 by Jessie Banhazl and headquartered in Boston, GCG specializes in the installation and maintenance of urban farms, offering a range of services that include ecological landscaping, consulting and design, and indoor growing maintenance. The company emphasizes organic, regenerative, and pesticide-free agricultural practices, catering to businesses, food service providers, and homeowners. GCG has experienced significant growth, achieving 50% annual growth over five years, and is now focused on expanding its reach beyond Boston. Through educational programs and hands-on experiences, GCG promotes sustainable farming practices and aims to enhance food accessibility in urban environments.

Mootus is a platform for online legal argument for law students and new lawyers. Mootus is reinventing the way lawyers work through the platform for open, online legal argument, which lets users collaborate, and compete to solve legal issues submitted by other users, with the results of that activity posted to an open legal repository. Mootus was founded on 2012 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

ViralGains, Inc. is a video marketing platform that assists advertising agencies and brands in effectively reaching their target audiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company specializes in distributing and marketing viral video content to enhance consumer engagement. Its platform integrates video into various online destinations, including blogs, social games, and social news, utilizing influencers to amplify reach. Additionally, ViralGains leverages zero-party data through interactive ads and surveys, enabling brands to discover and nurture both new and returning customers. By measuring consumer interactions with video content, the platform allows marketers to connect with audiences through relevant brand stories in preferred contexts.

Ubidots operates a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform that offers solutions for system integrators and original equipment manufacturers. The platform enables users to collect, analyze, and visualize data from various sensors and digital sources, facilitating the creation of custom dashboards and device libraries. Initially focused on providing services in healthcare and other industries in the American Southeast and Latin America, Ubidots pivoted in 2014 to become a global product-based company after participating in the Boston MassChallenge Accelerator. This transition allowed Ubidots to establish itself as a prominent player in the IoT ecosystem, recognized for its affordability and usability amidst competition. The company has successfully completed numerous projects across diverse sectors, including Healthcare, Energy, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Retail, leveraging its expertise in IoT and cloud solutions to drive digital transformation.

New Art Love is a platform designed to enhance the experience of discovering and purchasing art by bridging the gap between artists and art enthusiasts. Founded in May 2012 by Boston artists Liora Beer and Kelly Sherman, the company offers a web application that provides users with the tools to learn about artists, plan studio visits, and share favorite pieces. This approach allows customers to find art they love both during open studio events and afterward, fostering meaningful connections within the art community. New Art Love has gained recognition as a finalist in the prestigious MassChallenge start-up accelerator program and continues to grow rapidly in the art marketplace.

Design Museum Boston is a non-profit organization with the goal of creating, establishing, and operating virtual and physical design exhibit spaces online, in Boston, and all over New England. These spaces will exhibit design work as well as host events and programs related to design education.

Ministry of Supply, Inc. is a company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in the design and manufacture of performance professional apparel for both men and women. Established in 2010, the company focuses on creating innovative clothing that addresses the limitations of traditional work attire through advanced materials and purposeful design. Ministry of Supply aims to enhance comfort and functionality in business wear, allowing individuals to perform at their best throughout the workday. By leveraging scientific research and human-centered design, the company produces garments that are tailored to the body's form while maintaining a commitment to sustainability. The products are primarily sold online, reflecting the company's contemporary approach to retail.

GRIT is a social enterprise startup based in Boston, Massachusetts. We believe in a stakeholder driven design process, where the people who use a technology help to design it. We started as the MIT Mobility Lab where we invented the Leveraged Freedom Chair (LFC), a lever-powered all-terrain wheelchair. After four years of testing the LFC in the field, we founded GRIT in 2012 to bring the LFC to market. We help people with disabilities get off-road and on with their lives.

Lovin' Spoonfuls is a non-profit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2010. The organization focuses on rescuing and distributing perishable, prepared, and unserved food that would otherwise be wasted. By delivering this food to local crisis centers, soup kitchens, and social assistance entities, Lovin' Spoonfuls plays a crucial role in addressing hunger within the community. The organization is dedicated to ensuring that wholesome, ready-to-eat meals reach those in need, demonstrating its commitment to eradicating hunger in Massachusetts. Through its efforts, Lovin' Spoonfuls aims to make a meaningful impact on food waste and food insecurity, emphasizing that sufficient food exists to feed everyone.

CoolChip Technologies Inc. specializes in advanced thermal management solutions, particularly through its proprietary Kinetic Cooling technology. Founded by MIT engineers in 2010 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company focuses on transforming the electronics cooling industry by providing high-performance, low-profile cooling products. These solutions are designed for a wide range of applications, including high-performance computing servers, medical devices, data centers, and consumer electronics. CoolChip's innovative cooling systems enhance thermal performance while minimizing power consumption and acoustic noise, enabling manufacturers to create next-generation products. With a strong intellectual property portfolio, CoolChip continues to lead in developing efficient and compact cooling technologies that meet the demands of modern electronic devices.

Bioarray Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2009, initially based in Boston and now located in Farmington, Connecticut. The company focuses on developing proprietary predictive diagnostic tests aimed at improving cancer treatment outcomes. Its primary product is a breast cancer response prediction test that utilizes gene expression profiling to evaluate a patient's likelihood of responding to standard pre-surgery taxane-based chemotherapy. By identifying the most effective treatment options based on genetic markers, Bioarray Therapeutics seeks to move away from the traditional trial-and-error approach in cancer care, enhancing the personalization of treatment for patients.

Blank Label Group, Inc. specializes in custom-made men's clothing, primarily offering tailored dress and sports shirts. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company operates an online portal where customers can place orders for personalized garments. Each piece is crafted to the client's specifications, ensuring a fit guarantee and delivery within as little as seven days. Blank Label's offerings include a variety of fabrics, from classic white shirts to indigo chambrays and four-season wool suits. The company has garnered positive reviews from major publications such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, highlighting its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. In addition to its online presence, Blank Label also features a retail pattern room located in downtown Boston.

Artaic, LLC, established in 2007 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for both commercial and residential markets. The company offers a wide range of mosaic and tile designs suitable for various applications, including bathrooms, kitchens, hotels, public spaces, and outdoor areas. Artaic utilizes advanced technology such as computer-aided design software, cloud-based logistics systems, and robotic assembly to create innovative mosaics tailored to the architecture and interior design industry. Additionally, Artaic provides installation services for its custom tile work.

Relay Technology Management is a software analytics company specializing in the life sciences sector, founded by David Greenwald, Ph.D., and Brigham Hyde, Ph.D. The company’s flagship product, The Relay Innovation Engine, aggregates real-time scientific and market data to deliver competitive business intelligence to biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms, as well as university technology transfer offices. This platform enhances the identification and visualization of scientific and market trends in drug development, addressing inefficiencies in the biopharmaceutical industry. Relay offers its services as a software-as-a-service solution, enabling both business and research professionals to gain valuable insights through data analytics. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Relay has been recognized as a finalist in the prestigious MassChallenge global competition.

Privo Technologies is focused on developing a novel nano-engineered drug delivery platform that aims to enhance patient outcomes in oncology and other medical fields. The company utilizes innovations in nanotechnology and material science, specifically leveraging discoveries from MIT's Langer laboratory. Their proprietary mucosal delivery system is designed to administer treatments through the oral cavity, with an emphasis on minimizing harmful side effects associated with conventional therapies. Privo's initial product candidate targets oral cancer, addressing a significant unmet need in the global market. The company is also exploring a pipeline of treatments for various conditions, including infectious diseases and radiation-related issues, from their facilities located in the greater Boston area.

Rentabilities, Inc. is a rental company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that operates a website allowing users to search for a diverse range of items available for rent. Founded in 2006, the company facilitates online payments and reservations, streamlining the rental process for customers. With a focus on providing access to various rental options, Rentabilities serves as a convenient platform for those looking to rent items in the Boston area.

Symmetric Computing specializes in providing affordable supercomputing solutions through the development of large shared-memory, high-performance computers. Their systems are particularly suited for applications in bioinformatics, engineering, financial analysis, and earth sciences. By leveraging state-of-the-art server hardware and a patent-pending Distributed Symmetric Multi-Processing extension to the Linux kernel, Symmetric Computing offers powerful supercomputers that can deliver significant computational power, such as a 1.5-TB shared memory, 192-core system capable of 1.8 TFLOPS. Unlike competitors that rely on expensive proprietary hardware or less efficient hypervisor implementations, their technology operates at the operating system level, ensuring superior performance. To facilitate exploration of their capabilities, Symmetric Computing offers a Free Trial Program, allowing potential users to remotely test their supercomputers and evaluate performance using their own applications and datasets. Participants provide feedback on their experiences, which the company uses to enhance its offerings while maintaining confidentiality unless otherwise stated.