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Lura Health has developed a groundbreaking non-invasive health monitoring platform that utilizes saliva as a diagnostic fluid, aiming to enhance clinical outcomes in chronic disease management. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company targets various chronic disease markets, including heart disease, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and tooth decay. Its innovative sensors are integrated into patient-friendly orthodontic devices such as removable retainers and fixed braces. These sensors continuously measure analytes in saliva and automatically transmit data to a smartphone application, allowing users to track key diagnostic metrics related to their oral health. By enabling individuals to monitor their health in real-time, Lura Health seeks to improve personal health management and empower users to take charge of their well-being.

Skygenic is a cloud-based software platform designed to facilitate the storage and analysis of genomic data, thereby enhancing the research capabilities of scientists. Developed in collaboration with experts from Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital, the platform aims to simplify the data analysis process for non-programming scientists, enabling them to independently analyze and interpret biological data. By addressing the challenges faced in early-stage and translational research, Skygenic effectively reduces the reliance on bioinformaticians, allowing research to progress more efficiently and economically. This innovation supports academic institutions, hospitals, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical organizations by streamlining workflows and enabling researchers to focus on critical aspects of their work, ultimately accelerating scientific discovery.

Gordon College, located in Wenham, Massachusetts, is a nondenominational Christian institution dedicated to providing a liberal arts education grounded in evangelical biblical faith. The college offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, including majors in Christian Ministries, Creative Writing, Sociology, Education, and Music Education, as well as interdisciplinary studies such as Gender Studies and Sports Studies. With a focus on character development across intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional dimensions, Gordon College prepares students for leadership roles in both the workplace and the church. Situated less than 30 minutes from Boston and near the Atlantic Ocean, the college provides students with access to numerous cultural and recreational opportunities. Financial aid options include renewable merit-based scholarships and federal grants, ensuring that students can pursue their educational goals with necessary support.

Powered by AI, Mona Lee is the fastest, most efficient way for homeowners to go solar. Through a direct-to-consumer approach, Mona Lee’s AI-powered self-serve platform transforms the solar buying experience by eliminating non-stop solicitation calls, lengthy design and evaluation processes, and back-and-forth price negotiations that can take up to weeks. With Mona Lee, customers go from quote to scheduling their installation in minutes. Feel free to visit our website to read customer testimonials and Mona Lee solar reviews. Mona Lee was founded by a group of serial entrepreneurs with decades of experience in clean energy. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA and is proud to serve homeowners nationwide.

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.

Manetu, Inc. develops a consumer privacy management platform that focuses on safeguarding sensitive data while allowing for its legitimate use. Established in 2019 and based in Ridgewood, New Jersey, the platform serves as an infrastructure for end-to-end management of private information, enabling users to collaborate effectively with their customers. It allows users to determine what data to share and for what duration, thereby enhancing data protection and user control. Manetu employs advanced technologies such as cryptographic and biometric mechanisms, along with machine learning, to authenticate identities and provide ongoing insights and alerts regarding data usage. This approach aims to minimize friction in data management while ensuring compliance with privacy standards.

OnCorps, Inc. is a decision guidance platform that specializes in customized solutions to enhance performance in asset management, sales, pricing, and forecasting. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in New York and Bristol, the company serves global financial, consulting, and technology firms. By leveraging machine learning and behavioral science algorithms, OnCorps provides personalized decision-making tools that streamline financial processes and improve operational efficiency. The platform is designed to engage users and deliver comprehensive data, enabling clients to make better, more actionable decisions while reducing risk and shortening cycle times.

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.

Natrion LLC specializes in the design and manufacturing of sodium-ion batteries and solid-state electrolyte components. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, the company is focused on enhancing renewable energy storage solutions. Natrion has developed a plug-and-play solid-state electrolyte component known as LISIC, which can be quickly integrated into existing battery production lines. This innovation aims to eliminate fire risks, improve battery durability, and facilitate the use of advanced chemistries that enhance energy density. By providing universally compatible materials for solid-state batteries, Natrion supports the transition to efficient renewable energy systems.

DeepCharge, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Needham, Massachusetts, specializes in innovative wireless charging solutions for both businesses and individuals. The company has developed a proprietary platform that integrates electromagnetic coils into various surfaces, transforming them into intelligent wireless chargers capable of powering multiple electronic devices simultaneously. This advanced technology utilizes AI-enabled systems that allow for programmable and reconfigurable charging surfaces, thus providing a flexible and efficient charging experience without the need for coil alignment. DeepCharge's solutions cater to a wide range of applications, including consumer electronics, office environments, healthcare, and more, enabling manufacturers and brands to create high-performance, multi-device charging systems that enhance usability and convenience.

RenewCO2 is a research company established in 2018 and located in Cranford, New Jersey. The company focuses on developing clean electrochemical processes that convert carbon dioxide emissions into useful polymers and chemicals. By specializing in these innovative methods, RenewCO2 aims to assist organizations in the chemical industry in reducing their environmental impact while also creating sustainable products from waste materials. Through its technology, the company seeks to transform CO2 into valuable monomers and other organic chemicals, contributing to a more sustainable and eco-friendly chemical manufacturing landscape.

Shypyard is a Boston-based company specializing in Shopify development and digital marketing solutions. Founded by former software engineers and Shopify merchants, Shypyard focuses on helping businesses realize their ambitions through customized system integrations that cater to various business models and operational processes. The company offers a platform that consolidates sales and inventory data from multiple channels and third-party sources, utilizing advanced analytics to enhance business planning. Additionally, it provides pre-built automation templates designed to streamline various tasks, enabling brands to adapt and thrive in a competitive environment.

Quartolio Inc. is a technology company founded in 2016 and based in Long Island, New York. It has developed an AI-powered platform that facilitates the connection, discovery, and management of research by synthesizing insights from vast amounts of scientific data in real time. The platform utilizes natural language processing to streamline cross-disciplinary discovery, allowing users to efficiently navigate and analyze scientific articles, clinical trials, and patents. This capability enables researchers and organizations to accelerate their work by uncovering relevant information and insights quickly and effectively.

Outlearn Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates a cloud-based platform designed for creating, sharing, and delivering custom online learning for professional software developers. The platform allows individual developers and teams to assemble modular learning content from various sources into personalized learning paths. Outlearn also features a curated content catalog, enabling users to discover and publish original content while facilitating trackable learning experiences for organizations. Originally established as Hatchlearn Inc. in 2014, the company rebranded to Outlearn Inc. in February 2015. The goal of Outlearn is to simplify and enhance the process of online learning for developers, akin to the transformative impacts of GitHub, Wikipedia, and iTunes in their respective fields.

Augmental Technologies, Inc., established in 2019 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in developing innovative, hands-free technologies that integrate with the human body. The company's core focus is creating augmented reality and assistive technology solutions, targeting both situational and severe motor impairments. By exploring the mouth as an untapped interface for human-computer interaction, Augmental aims to enhance information access and increase autonomy, particularly for individuals living with upper extremity paralysis.

Southie Autonomy is a Boston-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing robot software allowing industrial robots to be easily re-purposed and re-deployed by individuals without robotics expertise or technical skills. The company's automation system facilitates quick setup and execution of new robotic tasks, making it feasible for businesses to justify the use of automation in a wider range of applications, such as kitting, palletizing, and simple assembly. By lowering the time, cost, and skill barriers associated with robotic automation, Southie Autonomy aims to help businesses achieve a faster return on investment.

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.

Organic Robotics Corporation, founded in 2018 and based in Rochester, New York, specializes in the design and development of advanced sensors that measure touch in real time. The company's flagship product, Light Lace, utilizes fiber-optic technology to create a flexible sensor capable of bending and twisting with the human body, offering effective motion capture and pressure sensing. This innovative solution combines sensibility, elasticity, and washability at a competitive cost. Additionally, Organic Robotics focuses on performance monitoring for professional athletes, providing real-time feedback on motion, muscle fatigue, and vital signs. Their technology is designed for comfort and minimal distraction, enabling accurate analysis of chest movement to deliver actionable insights regarding fatigue and performance levels.

Electra Vehicles, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions for the electric vehicle and battery-electric industries, focusing on enhancing battery pack range, lifetime, and charging performance. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including EVE-Ai™ 360 Adaptive Controls, which utilize AI and machine learning to optimize battery management in electric vehicles. These controls are connected to the Cloud, allowing for real-time adjustments to battery performance. Additionally, Electra provides EVE-Ai™ Analytics, a web application designed for fleet managers to monitor and improve battery performance in electric fleets. Their EnPower™ Design Suite platform assists battery engineers in selecting from a database of over 300 cells for efficient design and simulation. Overall, Electra Vehicles aims to bridge performance and design gaps within the electric vehicle sector, facilitating the global transition to electrification.

Strados Labs, LLC is a medical technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that focuses on innovating respiratory health management through advanced biosensors and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016, Strados Labs develops a wearable device that provides real-time insights into respiratory metrics such as breathing speed, sounds, and patterns. This device is equipped with a continuous breathing sensor that enables remote monitoring of patients with respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. By connecting the device to a mobile application, patients and healthcare providers can access critical respiratory data, facilitating informed decision-making and improved management of respiratory health.

Habu is a marketing data operating system that helps brands enhance their first-party data while prioritizing privacy. The company's modular platform is designed to integrate with existing marketing technologies, including legacy systems, allowing marketers to avoid additional investments in new platforms. Habu enables brands to establish a robust data foundation, uncover actionable insights, and deliver personalized marketing across multiple channels. With its focus on automated privacy compliance, Habu supports clients in navigating the complexities of data management in a privacy-conscious environment. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and has additional offices in Boston and New York.

Manetu, Inc. develops a consumer privacy management platform that focuses on safeguarding sensitive data while allowing for its legitimate use. Established in 2019 and based in Ridgewood, New Jersey, the platform serves as an infrastructure for end-to-end management of private information, enabling users to collaborate effectively with their customers. It allows users to determine what data to share and for what duration, thereby enhancing data protection and user control. Manetu employs advanced technologies such as cryptographic and biometric mechanisms, along with machine learning, to authenticate identities and provide ongoing insights and alerts regarding data usage. This approach aims to minimize friction in data management while ensuring compliance with privacy standards.

Retirable, Inc. is a financial services company founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York. Specializing in personalized retirement planning, the company offers tailored advice and investment strategies to assist adults in or nearing retirement. Retirable's platform is designed to prepare clients for their post-work future, providing actionable guidance to ensure financial stability and peace of mind as they transition into retirement. By focusing on the unique needs of individuals approaching retirement age, Retirable aims to help clients lead a stress-free life after their professional careers.

Soshe Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in a mobile application designed to support women's health during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The app facilitates birth preparation and planning, enabling women to articulate their preferences for labor and delivery. It also serves as a valuable resource for doulas, midwives, and childbirth educators, allowing them to assist their clients in navigating their birth choices. Additionally, the application features an online community where users can engage with instructors to ask questions and seek guidance throughout their pregnancy journey. By providing real-time labor support, Soshe aims to enhance childbirth satisfaction and reduce the likelihood of unplanned cesarean sections. Soshe Inc. was established in 2018 and was previously known as STRAMA INC.

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.

Haptic (WearWorks), a B2B SaaS company creating a universal language through touch. We have patented the haptic navigation technology, which made history. Haptic guided the first runner who is blind in the NYC Marathon with their HapticNav app. Haptic is redefining inclusive mobility. Our patented technology uses tactile communication to guide users through subtle vibrations, offering a seamless, screen-free, ears-free experience. This empowers all users—especially those with visual impairments—to navigate independently. Haptic is revolutionizing inclusive technology. Our patented HapticNav tool transforms how we navigate the world, offering a hands-free, eyes-free experience through the power of touch. It empowers thousands, especially those with visual impairments, to reclaim their independence and live screen-free.

Ianacare, Inc. is a company that has developed a technology platform to assist family caregivers in managing the complexities of caregiving. Founded in 2017 and based in Newton Center, Massachusetts, the platform serves as a resource hub for individuals caring for loved ones with chronic illnesses or other challenges. Ianacare connects caregivers, care recipients, and their support networks, facilitating access to practical help such as meal preparation, transportation, respite care, and emotional support. By fostering community and collaboration among caregivers, the platform aims to empower these individuals, ensuring they have the necessary tools and resources to navigate the caregiving journey effectively.

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.

Civic Champs, Inc. is a software development company that provides a mobile-based platform aimed at enhancing volunteer management for nonprofit organizations. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, with an additional office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Civic Champs offers an application that allows nonprofits to digitally track volunteer hours and related information necessary for grant applications. The platform incorporates geofencing technology to facilitate automatic check-ins when a volunteer enters or exits a designated area. Additionally, it supports features such as time tracking, event scheduling, mentorship tracking, and donation acceptance. By automating these processes, Civic Champs helps organizations reduce manual data entry and improve volunteer engagement, ultimately allowing them to focus more on their missions. The application is accessible on both the App Store and Google Play.

Artist Republik is a decentralized music business networking platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. The company is designed to empower independent music artists globally by providing them with the tools and resources needed to manage their careers effectively. Its platform offers a range of features, including marketing tools to increase followers, event scheduling, ticket management, and opportunities for artists to compete and earn revenue from shows. By utilizing AI-based management tools, Artist Republik helps artists take control of their careers and navigate the complexities of the music industry.

Next Pet helps municipalities to build a healthier, safer, and smarter pet community. It connects pets and pet owners by providing a web and mobile platform where they can help each other, save money, and time. GoPetie is revolutionizing the pet licensing and animal control functions within cities and towns with a next-generation software that utilizes the world's first mobile licensing platform integrates remote pet photo recognition and a lost pet recovery service. It was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Simply Speak is a digital health company founded in 2019 and based in New York, New York. It specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform that assists physicians in documenting telehealth encounters with patients. By leveraging conversational AI, Simply Speak's platform extracts meaningful medical data from interactions and automatically integrates this information into electronic medical records. This functionality not only streamlines the documentation process but also enhances the physician-patient relationship and boosts overall productivity within medical practices.

Posh is a conversational AI and NLP technology development company that enables developers to deliver a new way to interact with users. With Posh, website actions that takes minutes to complete can be sped up to just seconds with a simple message from bots. Companies in finanical services, healthcare, utilities, and beyond are using the Posh platform to re-create call centers and automate routine requests for both customers and staff while saving time and money. The company wants to make the internet experience easier and more enjoyable. Posh was launched on 2015 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

UDoTest is a Boston-based B2B disease testing platform established in 2017 by Allison Martin. The company specializes in self-sampling screening test kits designed for early detection of various diseases, including colon cancer, HPV, and STDs. By offering convenient at-home testing solutions, UDoTest aims to improve the wellness experience and enhance the quality of disease screening. Its human-centered platform facilitates accurate pathology tests, allowing patients to access personalized services that simplify the screening process.

CLIP is a clean-mobility company based in Brooklyn, New York, focused on promoting biking as a primary mode of urban transportation. The company has developed innovative plug-and-play devices that allow users to convert standard bicycles into electric bikes without the need for tools or modifications. These devices are designed for compatibility with a wide range of bike types, including commuter, hybrid, road, and shared bikes. CLIP's technology is portable and can be conveniently charged at a desk, making it accessible for everyday users. The company's mission is to democratize access to electric mobility by providing an affordable solution for enhancing traditional bicycles.

Spacept AB specializes in artificial intelligence-driven infrastructure security solutions, focusing on the analysis of satellite images to enhance safety and efficiency. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Brooklyn, New York, the company utilizes its machine learning engine to identify potential hazards such as falling trees and storm impacts that could lead to power outages and fires. By providing comprehensive infrastructure inspection software, Spacept helps clients in the oil and gas sectors, as well as other industries, detect and monitor structural faults effectively. Their solutions not only aim to save lives but also contribute to reducing carbon dioxide emissions, significantly lowering the time and cost associated with traditional infrastructure inspections.

Bloomer Tech, founded in 2015 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is focused on enhancing women's health through innovative technology embedded in everyday clothing, specifically bras. The company develops fabric engineering technology that integrates biometric sensors to monitor vital health metrics, including electrocardiograms, pulse rates, respiratory rates, and heart rhythms. By leveraging machine learning and ordinary fabrics, Bloomer Tech creates a platform for personalized detection, monitoring, and treatment of chronic diseases, particularly those related to cardiovascular health. The collected data is analyzed and made accessible to users, healthcare providers, and medical professionals, fostering real-time healthcare solutions. Through its efforts, Bloomer Tech aims to build a comprehensive dataset on women’s heart health and contribute to addressing global cardiovascular health challenges.

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.

Moxie Scrubs is a Boston, MA based medical apparel startup born out of the Harvard Innovation Lab. Our company creates innovative medical apparel designed by nurses for nurses. Here at Moxie Scrubs, we're disrupting the medical apparel market as the first direct-to-consumer brand for nurses. While one can define Moxie as having 'force of character, determination or nerve, this definition represents the nurses who are part of the movement behind our brand - Our mission is to enhance, inspire, and empower the MOXIE in every nurse.

The Dinner Daily, Inc. is a meal-planning service established in 2016 and located in Westford, Massachusetts. The company specializes in creating customized weekly dinner menus and shopping lists tailored to the dietary preferences and culinary needs of families. By linking these meal plans to the weekly specials at local grocery stores, The Dinner Daily enables customers to enjoy simple, affordable, and delicious dinners at home. Its platform facilitates effective planning and budgeting, making it easier for families to prepare meals that meet their specific requirements while maximizing savings on groceries.

TradeBlock, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing institutional trading tools for digital currencies. Founded in 2013, it provides financial institutions with a comprehensive suite of execution and analysis tools tailored for the digital currency markets. TradeBlock serves as a global source of data, offering insights on market trends, cryptocurrency trading, regulations, mining, protocol updates, blockchain analysis, and economic developments. As of December 31, 2020, TradeBlock operates as a subsidiary of CoinDesk LLC.

Lilu Inc. is a women’s health company based in New York, specializing in innovative solutions for new mothers. Founded in 2016, the company develops tech-enabled devices aimed at improving the breastfeeding experience. Its flagship product, the Lilu massage bra, is an FDA Class device that employs patented pneumatic massage technology to mimic natural breastfeeding motions, thereby increasing milk output and reducing discomfort associated with traditional breast pumps. Lilu's products, including the massage bra and pumping cover, are sold online and have received positive feedback from customers, who appreciate their effectiveness and user-friendly design. By addressing common challenges faced by breastfeeding mothers, Lilu seeks to empower women while promoting a more manageable breastfeeding journey.

Adaptilens, LLC is focused on developing an injectable, physiologically adaptive intraocular lens that provides patients with clear vision at various distances without the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses. Incorporated in 2019 and based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, the company's innovative lens mimics the function of the natural human lens, allowing the ciliary muscles within the eye to alter the shape of the lens. This unique design enables natural accommodation, enabling users to focus on both near and distant objects effectively. Adaptilens aims to enhance the quality of life for patients by offering a solution that facilitates excellent near, intermediate, and distance vision.

Rhymella, Inc. operates a web-based platform that specializes in publishing children's stories by utilizing automation to create original narratives. The platform incorporates user photos and specific details from personal experiences, crafting imaginative stories that feature each child as the main character. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Newtonville, Massachusetts, Rhymella aims to foster connections between customer material and brand characters, enabling clients to engage their audience through personalized storytelling. The unique storytelling approach transforms everyday moments into enchanting adventures, making the platform appealing for both children and brands looking to build lasting relationships with their customers.

QRfertile LLC, based in Farmington, Connecticut, develops and manufactures a male fertility test kit that enables customers to perform tests at home. Founded in 2018, the company provides a comprehensive platform that not only allows men to assess their fertility but also connects them with physicians for guidance on improving reproductive health. QRfertile's offerings aim to make male health care more accessible and affordable, addressing a significant need in the market. By integrating modern technology with health consultations, the company enhances patient engagement and facilitates better health outcomes for men, ultimately aiming to improve their overall lifestyle and well-being.

Mantle Biotech is a company focused on developing medical diagnostic devices that address unmet needs in global health. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company specializes in engineering binding proteins capable of accurately identifying disease biomarkers in patient samples. Utilizing directed evolution to modify heat-stable proteins derived from microbes, Mantle Biotech produces high-quality binding proteins that are more stable and affordable than traditional reagents. These innovative reagents can be adapted for various diseases and testing formats, providing clinics with a reliable and cost-effective alternative to conventional diagnostic methods.

Encora Therapeutics is a Boston-based company founded in 2018 that focuses on developing wearable technology and neurostimulation devices specifically for patients with neurological movement disorders. The company aims to provide personalized, non-invasive solutions that help individuals regain independence and control over their lives. By utilizing advanced signal processing and reinforcement learning techniques, Encora's devices are designed to alleviate tremors in the hands, offering affordable remedies that improve the quality of life for those affected by neurodegenerative conditions.

Till Financial, Inc. is a financial management platform founded in 2018 and located in Nantucket, Massachusetts. The company offers a collaborative financial platform designed specifically for families and their support communities, enabling children to learn about spending, saving, and investing. Till Financial promotes experiential learning by replacing difficult conversations about money with practical actions, teaching kids how to manage their finances wisely in everyday situations. The platform allows teenagers to track their money movements with detailed insights, fostering independence in managing savings and investments. Families can utilize this service without a monthly subscription fee, making it accessible to all. Banking services are provided through Coastal Community Bank, Member FDIC, under a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.

Alkymi, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing a data inbox designed to manage unstructured data for enterprises. Founded in 2017, Alkymi provides an end-to-end solution that ingests and normalizes various forms of unstructured data, including documents, emails, PDFs, images, and XML. By leveraging advanced machine learning and automation, the platform empowers users in sectors such as financial services, compliance, human resources, and customer relationship management to convert raw data into actionable insights. This capability enhances decision-making processes, allowing organizations to respond swiftly to market changes and improve operational efficiency. Notable clients include leading firms in the private markets sector, which utilize Alkymi's technology to better scale investments and enhance client service.

Pixm, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in New York that specializes in developing artificial intelligence technologies to combat phishing breaches. Founded in 2013, Pixm focuses on real-time phishing detection through advanced visual recognition techniques, allowing it to identify zero-day phishing attacks without relying on traditional whitelists. The company offers a comprehensive platform that provides anti-phishing, email security, and endpoint protection services, utilizing deep learning to address security threats across websites, networks, and computers. Its innovative brand authorization technology enhances the ability of organizations to detect and prevent sophisticated phishing attempts, thereby improving overall online security.

Semantic Evolution, based in London with an office in New York, specializes in artificial intelligence and Intelligent Data Extraction. The company addresses the challenges businesses face in managing unstructured data, which constitutes approximately 80% of all information and is often difficult to access. By utilizing proprietary machine learning, advanced semantics, and natural language processing, Semantic Evolution's technology automates the extraction of critical data from unstructured documents, transforming it into actionable information. This approach allows clients, particularly in the finance industry, to visualize, normalize, and validate data efficiently. As a result, companies that implement Semantic Evolution's solutions benefit from enhanced operational efficiencies, improved data quality, and reduced processing times, ultimately achieving rapid returns on investment while freeing up resources and cutting costs.

Payitoff is a New York-based company that specializes in debt infrastructure, primarily focusing on student loan repayment solutions. It offers an API platform designed to assist fintechs, workplace providers, and financial institutions in managing student loans effectively. The platform evaluates customers' student loans to create optimal repayment schedules and identifies potential savings opportunities, enabling users to project outcomes for various repayment strategies, including income-driven options. By leveraging these tools, Payitoff aims to help the average customer save approximately $240 per month on their student loans, thereby empowering individuals to make informed financial decisions.

Summer combines innovative technology and policy expertise to serve student loan borrowers. The company's platform provides resources including a personalized loan payment dashboard, payment notifications, student loan policy updates, and customized repayment plans, enabling student borrowers to take control of their loans and save money while repaying. Summer was established in 2017 in New York by Will Sealy.

Till Financial, Inc. is a financial management platform founded in 2018 and located in Nantucket, Massachusetts. The company offers a collaborative financial platform designed specifically for families and their support communities, enabling children to learn about spending, saving, and investing. Till Financial promotes experiential learning by replacing difficult conversations about money with practical actions, teaching kids how to manage their finances wisely in everyday situations. The platform allows teenagers to track their money movements with detailed insights, fostering independence in managing savings and investments. Families can utilize this service without a monthly subscription fee, making it accessible to all. Banking services are provided through Coastal Community Bank, Member FDIC, under a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.

Posh is a conversational AI and NLP technology development company that enables developers to deliver a new way to interact with users. With Posh, website actions that takes minutes to complete can be sped up to just seconds with a simple message from bots. Companies in finanical services, healthcare, utilities, and beyond are using the Posh platform to re-create call centers and automate routine requests for both customers and staff while saving time and money. The company wants to make the internet experience easier and more enjoyable. Posh was launched on 2015 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

DynamiCare Health, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers a digital platform aimed at helping individuals reduce their use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. Founded in 2016, the platform integrates a smartphone application with substance testing hardware and a telehealth support system. It employs automated Contingency Management, an evidence-based approach shown to be effective in numerous clinical trials, to motivate users through positive reinforcement. Members can earn monetary rewards for maintaining sobriety, attending treatment, and completing self-guided therapy modules. The platform also features a DynamicCare Analytics portal, allowing healthcare providers to monitor participants' progress and receive real-time alerts regarding their risk levels. By combining technology with personalized support, DynamiCare Health seeks to guide individuals toward achieving healthier lifestyles.

Semantic Evolution, based in London with an office in New York, specializes in artificial intelligence and Intelligent Data Extraction. The company addresses the challenges businesses face in managing unstructured data, which constitutes approximately 80% of all information and is often difficult to access. By utilizing proprietary machine learning, advanced semantics, and natural language processing, Semantic Evolution's technology automates the extraction of critical data from unstructured documents, transforming it into actionable information. This approach allows clients, particularly in the finance industry, to visualize, normalize, and validate data efficiently. As a result, companies that implement Semantic Evolution's solutions benefit from enhanced operational efficiencies, improved data quality, and reduced processing times, ultimately achieving rapid returns on investment while freeing up resources and cutting costs.

Dock Health is a Boston-based company that provides a HIPAA-compliant task management and collaboration platform specifically designed for the healthcare sector. Founded in 2016, Dock Health aims to address critical workflow challenges and inefficiencies faced by clinicians and their teams. By facilitating better communication and collaboration through a user-friendly and secure system, Dock Health strives to enhance patient care and ensure that essential tasks are completed effectively. The platform is suitable for healthcare teams of various sizes and specialties, empowering both clinical and administrative staff to work more efficiently within their organizations.

Payitoff is a New York-based company that specializes in debt infrastructure, primarily focusing on student loan repayment solutions. It offers an API platform designed to assist fintechs, workplace providers, and financial institutions in managing student loans effectively. The platform evaluates customers' student loans to create optimal repayment schedules and identifies potential savings opportunities, enabling users to project outcomes for various repayment strategies, including income-driven options. By leveraging these tools, Payitoff aims to help the average customer save approximately $240 per month on their student loans, thereby empowering individuals to make informed financial decisions.

LendingFront, Inc. is a technology company based in New York that provides a cloud-based lending platform tailored for banks and financial institutions. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of integrated or standalone modules that address all phases of the lending process, including application management, underwriting, decisioning, and loan servicing. LendingFront's solution allows clients to automate various aspects of lending while maintaining control and oversight as needed. Catering to a diverse clientele, from emerging online credit providers to established financial institutions, the company’s founding team includes experts from notable organizations in the small business lending sector. Through its innovative technology, LendingFront aims to streamline operations and enhance risk management for its clients.

DynamiCare Health, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers a digital platform aimed at helping individuals reduce their use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. Founded in 2016, the platform integrates a smartphone application with substance testing hardware and a telehealth support system. It employs automated Contingency Management, an evidence-based approach shown to be effective in numerous clinical trials, to motivate users through positive reinforcement. Members can earn monetary rewards for maintaining sobriety, attending treatment, and completing self-guided therapy modules. The platform also features a DynamicCare Analytics portal, allowing healthcare providers to monitor participants' progress and receive real-time alerts regarding their risk levels. By combining technology with personalized support, DynamiCare Health seeks to guide individuals toward achieving healthier lifestyles.

Intus Care, Inc. is a healthcare analytics platform focused on improving patient care and reducing hospitalizations for vulnerable and complex patients. Founded in 2018 and based in North Providence, Rhode Island, the company connects home care providers to patients through an application that tracks provider efficiency via electronic visit verification. Utilizing machine learning, the platform predicts hospital readmissions and identifies patients at high risk for hospitalizations. It also facilitates automatic patient risk grouping, enables care coordination teams to receive notifications about changes in patient health status, and supports the development of data-driven interventions and care plans. By synthesizing financial, clinical, and administrative data, Intus Care helps organizations such as nursing homes, PACE programs, and home care agencies visualize healthcare trends, ultimately aiming to deliver cost-effective healthcare solutions.

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.

Intus Care, Inc. is a healthcare analytics platform focused on improving patient care and reducing hospitalizations for vulnerable and complex patients. Founded in 2018 and based in North Providence, Rhode Island, the company connects home care providers to patients through an application that tracks provider efficiency via electronic visit verification. Utilizing machine learning, the platform predicts hospital readmissions and identifies patients at high risk for hospitalizations. It also facilitates automatic patient risk grouping, enables care coordination teams to receive notifications about changes in patient health status, and supports the development of data-driven interventions and care plans. By synthesizing financial, clinical, and administrative data, Intus Care helps organizations such as nursing homes, PACE programs, and home care agencies visualize healthcare trends, ultimately aiming to deliver cost-effective healthcare solutions.

Uproot, founded in 2018 and based in New York, specializes in providing healthy and sustainable plant-based milk solutions for food services, including college dining and coffee shops. The company addresses the increasing demand for diverse plant milk options, such as oat milk, soymilk, and chocolate pea milk, by offering innovative dispensers that streamline operations and minimize packaging waste. Uproot's products are designed for health-conscious consumers and aim to lower greenhouse gas emissions and water usage compared to traditional dairy and existing plant milk alternatives. By focusing on sustainability and convenience, Uproot supports food service providers in meeting the evolving preferences of their customers.

Posh is a conversational AI and NLP technology development company that enables developers to deliver a new way to interact with users. With Posh, website actions that takes minutes to complete can be sped up to just seconds with a simple message from bots. Companies in finanical services, healthcare, utilities, and beyond are using the Posh platform to re-create call centers and automate routine requests for both customers and staff while saving time and money. The company wants to make the internet experience easier and more enjoyable. Posh was launched on 2015 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

1upHealth, Inc. operates a health data aggregation and centralization platform that facilitates secure data transmission between health systems and consumer applications. Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company's platform consolidates health data from various electronic medical record systems into a digital health record that users can control and share with their healthcare providers. It also enables providers to access and query up-to-date patient information from multiple connected health systems. Additionally, 1upHealth's platform allows software developers to obtain clinical data from various clinics and hospitals, enhancing the ability to monitor patient activity and automate secure data sharing. By connecting disparate data sources, 1upHealth aims to improve healthcare outcomes for patients while promoting interoperability within the healthcare ecosystem.

Pixm, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in New York that specializes in developing artificial intelligence technologies to combat phishing breaches. Founded in 2013, Pixm focuses on real-time phishing detection through advanced visual recognition techniques, allowing it to identify zero-day phishing attacks without relying on traditional whitelists. The company offers a comprehensive platform that provides anti-phishing, email security, and endpoint protection services, utilizing deep learning to address security threats across websites, networks, and computers. Its innovative brand authorization technology enhances the ability of organizations to detect and prevent sophisticated phishing attempts, thereby improving overall online security.

Surround Insurance is an InsurTech company established in 2018 by Jonathon Grayson and Kate Terry, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company specializes in providing property and casualty insurance products specifically designed for young urban professionals. Surround Insurance focuses on creating simple and easy-to-understand insurance bundles that address the unique risk gaps faced by its target audience. Utilizing a technology platform that customizes insurance solutions, the company tailors its offerings to fit the lifestyles of modern consumers, ensuring that their systems are relevant and straightforward.

RECLAIM is a financial wellness app that relieves patients from financial stress so that they can focus on their wellbeing. It helps healthcare users understand their care pathway and what to expect ahead, save on their cost of care, and optimize their insurance selection to best mitigate their financial risk. It was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Sixpence Crowdfunding, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers a fundraising platform and mobile application designed to simplify the fundraising process for various organizations, including schools and churches. Founded in 2018, Sixpence enables donors to contribute to community campaigns through small incremental donations, such as rounding up their daily purchases to the nearest dollar. This approach allows supporters to engage in fundraising effortlessly, as they can contribute without altering their everyday spending habits. By facilitating these micro-donations, Sixpence aims to revolutionize the fundraising landscape, foster community connections, and promote a culture of generosity.

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.

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Dyad Medical Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for automated analysis and interpretation of cardiac and cardiovascular images. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Allston, Massachusetts, its software enhances the assessment of heart anatomy and physiology, facilitating rapid diagnosis and patient triage. The platform supports heart characterization using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), analyzes intravascular images to evaluate plaque content and stent deployment quality, and automates valve sizing for percutaneous aortic valve replacement. By integrating machine learning and advanced analytics, Dyad Medical's solutions assist healthcare professionals in making informed treatment decisions in clinical settings and contribute to research efforts by optimizing observations and conclusions.

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.

JobGet Inc. is a mobile hiring application and job search platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2017. It serves as a marketplace connecting employers and job seekers, facilitating direct communication through messaging, scheduling meetings, and conducting video interviews. The platform is particularly focused on the retail and hospitality industries, significantly accelerating the job search process by reducing the timeline from weeks to mere minutes. JobGet has gained recognition as a top-rated application on both iOS and Android, assisting thousands of job seekers in engaging with prominent employers.

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.

AirAdvisor is a service designed to help passengers claim flight compensation for air travel delays, flight cancellations, overbooking / denied boarding. We know flight disruptions happen and AirAdvisor is here to help passengers get compensation easy and absolutely free. Passengers may check eligibility and instantly submit a claim for compensation up to $670 in 3 mins. We work based on a success fee of 25%, which is cheaper than the competition and allow customers to submit claims risk-free. Problems covered: delayed flight by 3 hours+ and canceled flights, denied boarding/overbooking, and missed connections for the last 3-6 years. Also, compensation for lost or delayed baggage. Air Advisor has offices in Providence, RI (Greater Boston area), and Krakow, Poland, and Kyiv, Ukraine. Air Advisor does not charge any upfront payment and takes all risk working based on a No-Win No-Fee basis that means no risk for clients. The company gets its commission out of the compensation successfully collected for its clients. Flight compensation regulation started in the EU and now extends to the US, Russia, Turkey, Middle East, India, and other countries.

Clean Crop Technologies, based in Haydenville, Massachusetts, specializes in food processing solutions aimed at enhancing food safety and reducing food waste. The company has developed a proprietary technology known as 'Clean Current,' which utilizes cold plasma generated from electricity and air to eliminate molds, toxins, and pests from grains and nuts. This method not only improves crop yields but also extends the shelf life of perishable foods without compromising their quality. Clean Crop's innovative approach is designed to be energy efficient and scalable, making it effective against a wide range of contaminants while leaving no harmful residues. Founded in 2020, Clean Crop Technologies is committed to addressing the challenges of food safety and waste in agriculture.

CONBODY is a fitness company that specializes in prison-style workouts led by formerly incarcerated individuals. Founded by Coss Marte in 2018, the company operates from New York and offers online fitness classes that require no equipment, allowing subscribers to access workout videos created by ex-cons. In addition to its fitness offerings, CONBODY sells apparel for men and women through its website. The company aims to raise awareness about criminal justice reform and provide employment opportunities for marginalized individuals, having hired over 50 former inmates with a notable 0% recidivism rate. By bridging the gap between young professionals and formerly incarcerated individuals, CONBODY seeks to normalize the reintegration of these individuals into society while promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Jamber, Inc. is a consumer product company based in Hull, Massachusetts, that specializes in manufacturing and selling ergonomic mugs and teacups. Founded in 2014, the company primarily markets its products through online channels, focusing on enhancing user comfort and convenience. While it has a presence in the consumer goods sector, there is a noted discrepancy regarding its operations, as some sources also describe Jamber as a travel web-design agency. However, the core business remains centered on its innovative drinkware offerings, catering to consumers seeking ergonomic solutions for their beverage experiences.

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.

Adopets, Inc. specializes in providing a software platform that enhances the pet adoption process by connecting shelters and rescues with potential adopters. Established in 2016 and based in South Portland, Maine, the company offers tools that allow users to search for adoptable pets, including various animals such as dogs, cats, and more. The platform simplifies the management of pet adoptions, enabling users to submit applications directly through the site. Adopets aims to ensure that every adoptable animal has the opportunity to find a loving home while supporting shelters in their mission to care for animals.

MoneyCompass is a financial services company that provides a mobile-based application platform for automatic personal debt optimization. It helps students and graduates to save money on their student loans, credit cards, and other financial products. The company was founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Tarci is a New York-based company founded in April 2019 by Leetal Gruper, specializing in optimizing customer data to enhance sales outcomes for data and commercial teams. The company offers a business sales platform that leverages artificial intelligence to improve sales conversion rates by identifying warm B2B leads based on real-time events. By aggregating information from various online sources, Tarci enables businesses to increase their productivity and effectively target potential customers.

DrizzleX Ltd develops an innovative water metering solution aimed at promoting water conservation in residential buildings lacking individual apartment meters. The company offers a platform that combines IoT micrometers with a software-as-a-service dashboard, providing real-time data on water usage. This system allows property managers and tenants to monitor consumption patterns, identify leaks, and encourage responsible water usage, ultimately leading to reductions in water bills by 20-40% or more. By empowering tenants to take control of their water consumption and offering property owners tools to manage expenses effectively, DrizzleX supports both economic and environmental sustainability. Founded in 2017 and based in Jerusalem, Israel, the company has expanded its installations across several states, including California, Nevada, Arizona, and New York.

Fincura, Inc. is a Boston-based company that develops an AI-enabled cloud software platform aimed at transforming financial data management for finance companies. Founded in 2017, Fincura focuses on unlocking valuable insights from unstructured financial statements and spreadsheets, allowing institutions to differentiate themselves and enhance operational efficiency. The platform combines artificial intelligence with human expertise to extract detailed data from various documents, ensuring that teams have access to a unified and transparent dataset. Fincura's secure, cloud-based architecture facilitates easy integration with other systems and supports rapid onboarding for new customers. Through features such as automated financial analysis, individualized covenant monitoring, and compliance tracking, Fincura empowers financial institutions to make informed decisions throughout their lending processes.

Digital Onboarding Inc. develops a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform aimed at simplifying the new account activation process for banks and credit unions. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers an automated onboarding solution that enhances customer engagement by providing tools for seamless communication across multiple channels. Its platform facilitates the adoption of account-related services such as direct deposit and online bill pay by sending personalized email and SMS reminders that guide users through their financial journey. This approach not only improves activation rates but also helps financial institutions foster stronger, more profitable relationships with their customers and members. Digital Onboarding was previously known as Salesbrief Inc. before its rebranding in 2017.

FiVerity, Inc., based in Boston, specializes in AI and machine learning software solutions designed to combat cyber fraud within the financial sector. The company focuses on meeting the specific needs of banks, credit unions, and credit card providers by enhancing their consumer-facing business processes, including application processing, credit verification, and customer onboarding. FiVerity's platform facilitates real-time information sharing among data providers and supports anti-fraud efforts through the anonymized exchange of intelligence. This enables financial institutions to accelerate the detection and prevention of both known and emerging fraud, offering proactive alerts, transparent risk scoring, and automated fraud classification. By employing a predictive and proactive approach, FiVerity aids its clients in refining internal processes, ultimately reducing fraud-related losses and promoting sustainable growth.

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.

Buoy Health, Inc. is a health technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York. Founded in 2014, Buoy Health specializes in artificial intelligence-driven digital health solutions that assist individuals in managing their health and healthcare options. The company offers a personalized online healthcare chatbot, known as Buoy Assistant, which analyzes symptoms, facilitates initial triage, and provides treatment recommendations. This platform enables users to conduct real-time assessments of their symptoms while simplifying the navigation of the healthcare system. Additionally, Buoy Health provides resources for employees through its Buoy Dashboard, allowing them to research benefits, access wellness programs, and connect with in-network providers. The service is available 24/7, making self-diagnosis and healthcare navigation straightforward and accessible.

Lighter, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in personalized meal planning and tracking solutions aimed at improving nutritional habits. Founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lighter develops proprietary software that creates customized nutrition programs, including therapeutic diets. This platform facilitates the translation of dietary recommendations into actionable meal plans and tracking tools, and it offers educational resources along with grocery delivery services. Lighter's technology is utilized by a diverse range of healthcare providers, including health systems, dietitians, and physicians, to support patients in making healthier food choices. Additionally, Lighter collaborates with influential figures, such as athletes and thought leaders, through its LighterLabeled initiative, enabling them to promote better eating habits. The company also features a searchable recipe database tailored to various users, including athletes and busy professionals, enhancing accessibility to healthy meal options.

Konnecto is a New York-based company that develops a software as a service (SaaS) platform aimed at enhancing brand engagement with customers across various social media environments. Founded in 2015, Konnecto offers a prescriptive marketing platform that provides consumer brands with daily recommendations to boost online sales by analyzing competitors' consumer journeys and identifying vulnerabilities in the path to purchase. The platform focuses on delivering consumer insights, such as preferences and attitudes, while ensuring user privacy. By collecting and analyzing data from multiple sources, Konnecto helps brands, including notable clients like Coca-Cola and MyHeritage, gain a comprehensive understanding of consumer behavior. This intelligence supports companies in crafting effective marketing campaigns and improving their overall customer engagement strategies.

Infinite Cooling Inc. specializes in water recovery systems designed for power plants and other industrial facilities. Founded in 2017 and based in Massachusetts, the company focuses on mitigating water scarcity by employing innovative technology that utilizes high-voltage electric fields to capture and recycle water evaporating from cooling towers. This approach allows power plants, data centers, and factories to significantly reduce water consumption and treatment costs, thereby promoting more sustainable operations. Through its efforts in wastewater management and recycling, Infinite Cooling aims to address environmental challenges related to water waste in industrial processes.

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.

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.

Zoni Foods, Inc., previously known as Kitchen Table Inc., is a company based in New Haven, Connecticut, that specializes in producing frozen plant-based meal kits. Founded in 2016, Zoni Foods offers a variety of products designed to simplify healthy eating, including Coconut Curry Noodles, Sweet Potato Spirals, and Zesty Peanut Noodles. The company aims to make plant-based cooking accessible and convenient for consumers by providing its meal kits in retail stores.

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.

Traive Inc. operates an online lending platform tailored to the agricultural sector, facilitating loans to farmers by connecting them with lenders. Incorporated in 2018 and based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with additional offices in São Paulo, Minneapolis, and Boston, Traive leverages advanced machine learning techniques to assess credit risk dynamically. The platform goes beyond traditional credit scores, incorporating factors such as agronomic performance and market risks to deliver comprehensive credit evaluations. This innovative approach enables farmers to access fair and affordable funding while providing lenders with valuable insights into borrower behavior and a diversified portfolio of credit-worthy individuals. By utilizing big data and AI, Traive aims to streamline the lending process, reducing bureaucracy for producers and enhancing protection for lenders.