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Capitis Solutions is an information technology consulting company based in Maryland that specializes in delivering effective IT solutions tailored to client needs. As a small disadvantaged business, it focuses on providing expertise in application security compliance, cloud-native solutions, and IoT analytics. The company is adept at implementing modern technologies, including microservices for both new and existing applications, while also offering services such as automated compliance scans, continuous monitoring, and legacy system modernization. Capitis Solutions has established partnerships with prominent cloud providers, enhancing its ability to deliver reliable and cost-effective services based on industry best practices.

Aviation Battery Systems LLC designs and manufactures Lithium based energy storage solutions for aviation, located in Chandler, AZ.

Sonali Bioplastics solves the plastic pollution problem with plant based alternatives that reduces carbon emissions. Sonali Bioplastics takes a sustainable development approach toward solving plastic problems and promote eco-friendly farming. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in San Jose, California.

Founded in 2021, Sóliome is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in developing protein-based sunscreens that are safe and effective, using molecules naturally produced by the human body to protect against harmful UV rays.

CNS Therapy is a spin-off from the University of North Carolina that develops mind-body therapy-based solutions and devices to alleviate chronic pain and related conditions. It combines operant behavioral therapy with a proprietary device called SET, Systolic Extinction Training, to enhance learning and reset the autonomic nervous system, with the aim of delivering long-lasting pain relief. The company tracks physiological parameters and uses the resulting data to optimize therapy, delivering an integrated program of psychological training and electrostimulation to help patients reduce or eliminate pain and return to daily activities.

Hydrobee develops innovative clean energy technology to address global challenges. Their flagship product, Firebee™, converts heat from stoves into USB charging power for devices like phones and LED lights. By improving combustion efficiency and reducing smoke, Hydrobee aims to alleviate indoor air pollution and energy poverty among the billions who rely on biomass stoves daily.

Skygenic is an innovative infrastructure and data analysis platform that accelerates biological research by lowering barriers for scientists. Developed in collaboration with Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital, Skygenic enables non-programming scientists to perform their own data analysis, offloading workload from bioinformaticians, allowing more research at lower cost and faster pace.

True Concepts Medical Technologies develops medical devices designed to reduce financial waste in healthcare while improving patient outcomes. The company creates cost-effective, manufacturable devices that address critical clinical needs, minimize human error, and improve diagnostic and treatment delivery. Its product development team applies broad experience in medical device design to support rapid development for clinician-inventors, startups, and manufacturers. The firm focuses on areas with high morbidity and mortality, delivering contaminant-free blood culture collection tools to improve sepsis diagnosis and support life-saving emergency care. Founded in 2017 and based in Centerville, Ohio, the company pursues solutions that can lower costs and enhance patient safety across the healthcare system.

Lura Health develops a non-invasive continuous health monitoring platform that uses saliva as a diagnostic fluid. The company integrates micro-sensors into orthodontic devices such as retainers, aligners, and brackets to continuously measure saliva analytes and securely transmit data to a smartphone app, enabling users to monitor oral health metrics and potentially support broader chronic disease management. Target markets include heart disease, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and tooth decay. Founded in 2017, the company is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Founded in 2019, Blue Halo BioMedical specializes in manufacturing innovative catheter surgical devices for urologic patients. Based in Winter Park, Florida, the company aims to improve patient quality of life by offering proprietary internal male urologic catheters that enhance convenience and comfort.

Powerhouse, LLC is a Kansas-based company specializing in market research, sports marketing, style guide development, and trademark licensing. It operates from Overland Park, Kansas. Meanwhile, Powerhouse Retail Services, LLC, founded in 1996 and located in Crowley, Texas, offers a comprehensive range of national construction services and facility maintenance. Their services encompass remodels, multi-unit programs, tenant improvements, project management, and a variety of facility maintenance activities, including landscaping, snow removal, and emergency services. The company also provides rollout services such as digital branding and specialty fixtures. Powerhouse Retail Services utilizes advanced technology and project management software to enhance operational efficiency and improve brand presence for its clients. Continuous improvement and sustainable practices are central to their business model, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction.

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.

AC3D is a US-based company developing vertically integrated 3D printing technology for the construction industry. Its mission is to address global housing needs, waste reduction, and climate change through automated additive manufacturing. By providing comprehensive solutions including printers, materials, software, and house designs, AC3D aims to make construction cheaper, greener, and more productive.

Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Bairitone Health develops innovative solutions for individuals with untreated obstructive sleep apnea. The company's core technology employs remote passive sensing and artificial intelligence to pinpoint structural collapses in the upper airway during sleep, enabling more informed treatment plans.

XN Health is a medical device company founded in 2021 and based in Texas, USA. The company focuses on developing innovative healthcare solutions to assist mechanically ventilated patients in weaning off ventilators more efficiently. Its primary product utilizes phrenic nerve stimulation to induce diaphragm contractions, thereby mitigating the risks of diaphragm dysfunction associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation. By enhancing the weaning process, XN Health aims to improve patient outcomes and facilitate recovery in critical care settings.

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.

Founded in 2019, SOAP Health improves clinical decision-making by capturing and analyzing patient data before appointments. Its platform offers augmented intelligence for physicians, graphical risk representation, and actionable insights to enhance patient care and doctor productivity.

Oculogenex is a biopharmaceutical company founded in 2020 and based in La Habra, California. It specializes in the development of gene therapies aimed at treating retinal disorders. The company’s innovative approach involves ocular regenerative gene therapy that protects retinal pigment epithelial cells from oxidative stress-induced cell death, a condition linked to macular degeneration. By focusing on these therapies, Oculogenex seeks to enable researchers to enhance the detection and treatment of retinal-related disorders, contributing significantly to advancements in this critical area of medical research.

Founded in 2015, Noonum offers a cloud-based software platform that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide comprehensive analysis of companies. Its products include Concept (for investment trends), Value Chain (company ecosystem), and BYOD (document keyword extraction). Headquartered in Redmond, Washington.

i2Chain designs and develops a SaaS platform that enables companies to securely share sensitive documents within or outside their organization. Its platform offers features such as secure remote access, traceable security, and management across private and public clouds. Established in 2018, i2Chain serves clients including mortgage companies, banks, accounting firms, and hospitals.

Manetu, Inc. is a consumer privacy management company that develops a platform designed to securely manage sensitive data. Incorporated in 2019 and based in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Manetu's platform allows users to protect their private information while still utilizing it for legitimate purposes. It serves as a collaborative infrastructure enabling customers to control their data sharing preferences, determining what information to share and for what duration. The platform employs advanced technologies, including cryptographic, biometric, and machine learning methods, to establish and authenticate user identities. Additionally, Manetu provides ongoing insights and alerts regarding data usage, ensuring that organizations can maintain a secure and compliant data environment while minimizing friction in data management processes.

Datatron is a privately held company founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It offers an enterprise-grade Reliable AI™ platform that allows businesses to effectively operationalize, monitor, and govern artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models in production environments. The platform features centralized AI ModelOps and Model Governance products that streamline and standardize changes, monitor model performance, and address model degradation. Datatron supports AI/ML models built using various languages, libraries, or technology stacks, making it versatile for organizations across different sectors. Its solutions are relied upon by industry leaders, particularly within the Fortune 100, to achieve predictable and profitable business outcomes through effective AI governance and operationalization. The company also provides tools for real-time feature extraction and data cleansing, enhancing decision-making capabilities driven by both historical and real-time data.

Ferrum Health, Inc. is a health technology company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform aimed at preventing medical errors and enhancing patient safety. Incorporated in 2017, Ferrum Health's AI-driven platform analyzes patient data across healthcare systems to identify opportunities for closing gaps in care. The platform features a comprehensive patient safety evaluation system, which includes multiple computer vision algorithms that assess radiologic images for commonly missed conditions, such as lung nodules and fractures. Additionally, it employs proprietary natural language processing algorithms to correlate findings with physician notes, effectively flagging potential oversights for hospital quality officers to address. By integrating AI, Ferrum Health strives to improve patient outcomes and support hospital systems in maintaining high standards of care.

myBiometry is developing a platform to monitor/manage patients with chronic disease using biomarker data from proprietary sensors and ML to identify patients at risk of treatment failure. Our initial focus is asthma where treatment failure occurs over 46% of the time (11.5M US patients, $80 billion). We are developing a single use, disposable sensor and device to track a biomarker of inflammation in breath. The data determines changes in adherence, treatment response, and risk of attack.

Founded in 2009, OnCorps is a global technology company that empowers financial, consulting, and tech firms with personalized decision-making tools. Its platform combines machine learning algorithms and behavioral science research to enhance performance in asset management, sales, pricing, and forecasting.

InterGen Data develops cloud-based AI software solutions that help financial services firms, healthcare providers, and insurance companies identify and prepare for clients' life events. Its proprietary algorithms analyze data to predict life event occurrences, enabling businesses to address coverage gaps, mitigate risks, and uncover revenue opportunities.

ALPHS is a fast-growing privately held organization with a business valuation of $7 million as of 2023, Forbes estimated. The inspirational success story of the empire redirects to Ashini Gogoi, an ex-Meta employee, who haphazardly started it as a lifestyle community on Instagram in January 2021 as per an investigation by CNN—Forbes declared that he is a young yet enigmatic self-made CEO. Following his vision in August 2020, Ashini managed to take a loan capital of US$40,000 from his friends and family, his company started making headlines in major publications for the first time in November 2022, when the company signed a contract with the American rapper, Wiz Khalifa. The company is listed as a high-profile organization on Crunchbase and is actively offering its services in Tier 1 countries as of 2023—a statistical analysis showed that 87% of its customer base is women from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Italy. The company's website gets active during major festivals only and consumers can purchase for a limited duration of seven days, hence selling out very quickly—their most affordable models that hold their value start between $850 and $1,200. "ALPHS Inc. is one of the most secretive young companies in corporate history next to the giant Rolex," says the American business newspaper, The Wall Street Journal. Reports suggest that Ashini took down several notable articles including Forbes, CNN, WSJ—while his organization was under suspicion by April 2023—the company claimed that their products were meticulously made and they had consistently maintained their values. The company has drawn criticism from multiple sources, with questions raised about its secretive nature, and faced numerous allegations on whether their business was legal—including a handful of law firms in the financial investigation—a rigorous background check was done which publicized that they operate as an online retailer—with the approval of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee—the materials used by the company were declared legitimate in October 2022. The company also produces high-quality films titled, "Inspired by best-selling novels" for customer retention and is investing enormous funds in the development of artificial intelligence. ALPHS headquarters were officially shifted from Hyderabad, India to Milan, Italy in March 2023 under the guidance of Y Combinator, the lead investor of the company. As of 2023, the company has reportedly signed agreements with eleven prominent stars and models for endorsing its products.

Oculogenex is a biopharmaceutical company founded in 2020 and based in La Habra, California. It specializes in the development of gene therapies aimed at treating retinal disorders. The company’s innovative approach involves ocular regenerative gene therapy that protects retinal pigment epithelial cells from oxidative stress-induced cell death, a condition linked to macular degeneration. By focusing on these therapies, Oculogenex seeks to enable researchers to enhance the detection and treatment of retinal-related disorders, contributing significantly to advancements in this critical area of medical research.

Founded in 2019, Xiggit is a fintech startup headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It specializes in modernizing employee benefits for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), enabling them to offer comprehensive financial benefits despite limited budgets.

SignTracker, headquartered in Austin, Texas, specializes in creating software and online tools tailored for the sign industry. Their solutions assist sign shops in organizing tasks, calculating price quotations, and tracking project progress. The company's tools are designed to help businesses plan, stay organized, keep teams on track, and provide accurate quotes to customers, ultimately aiding in efficient business management and growth.

Founded in 2020, Stagetime operates an online professional network dedicated to the performing arts. Its platform enables artists, agents, and administrators to grow professionally by showcasing their work, building industry connections, finding opportunities, and collaborating with peers.

AEROSENS LLC is a company based in Hollywood, Florida, specializing in cloud-based cabin management software for the aviation industry. Its flagship product, the Aircraft Cabin Management Solution, is a certified and patent-pending platform that offers pre-flight and real-time visibility into the status of critical safety and security equipment on aircraft. This solution enhances operational efficiency and helps airlines reduce costs. Additionally, AEROSENS provides a Tool Management Solution for the manufacturing sector, which facilitates real-time tracking of tools. The company also offers a range of services, including business consulting, benchmarking, training, and cabin retrofit services, further supporting the aviation and manufacturing industries in optimizing their operations.

The Whisper Company, founded in 2019 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in developing products and services aimed at ensuring privacy and secure communication. The company has created an AI-enabled communications platform that prioritizes the confidentiality of interactions between electronic devices. Its flagship application utilizes invisible ink technology, which is biometrically secure, to facilitate private communications. This innovative approach ensures that only the intended sender and receiver can access the transmitted content, thereby providing end-to-end encryption and enhancing the overall security of conversations.

GhostWave Inc. is a technology company based in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in the manufacture of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) radars. The company focuses on developing radars that are immune to mutual interference, allowing them to effectively prioritize objects while being installed discreetly behind the fascia of vehicle bumpers. GhostWave's innovative technology employs a patented RF Noise radar system that utilizes predetermined, pseudorandom, or random waveforms. This approach enhances the performance of their radars in environments cluttered with electronic signals, making them particularly suitable for autonomous vehicles. The radars support critical applications such as Blind Spot Detection and collision avoidance, ensuring reliable operation even in the presence of jamming or interference from other electronic devices.

Tru-Spot Technologies specializes in Augmented Reality solutions for enhancing fan experiences at concerts and sporting events. Their innovative technology enables real-time interaction with on-field action, transforming live event viewing from home.

GamerSafer Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2019 by Rodrigo and Maria Tamellini. It specializes in developing identity management software for online gaming platforms, focusing on enhancing player safety and community well-being. The company's solutions leverage advanced technologies, including computer vision and artificial intelligence, to verify and authenticate players quickly, addressing issues such as online crimes, fraud, and disruptive behaviors. GamerSafer's platform offers features such as secure login, age verification, second-factor authentication, and a parent dashboard, all aimed at reducing user churn and operational costs while ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. By providing these tools, GamerSafer enables esports companies to foster a safer and more positive gaming environment.

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.

CaringWire is a digital health platform focused on enhancing the healthcare experience for individuals, families, and businesses. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services, including behavioral health, virtual primary care, online pharmacy, family planning, estate planning, and family caregiving. By integrating various healthcare solutions into a user-friendly ecosystem, CaringWire enables users to conveniently and affordably manage their health and wellness needs. The company collaborates with the University of Wisconsin School of Nursing to ensure that its offerings are informed by the latest research, providing members with reliable guidance and support. CaringWire's mission is to make healthcare more accessible and manageable, positioning itself as a primary digital solution for accessing trusted care.

Founded in 2018, M Aerospace RTC is an aerospace company based in Austin, Texas. It specializes in large-scale metal 3D printing technology and services, offering a wide range of metal materials and the capacity to produce large pieces.

Natrion designs and commercializes electrolyte and separator components for rechargeable batteries, including ion-conductive separator films and ceramic-polymer composite electrolytes that improve thermal stability and enable higher energy density. It markets LISIC, a plug-and-play solid-state electrolyte component that can be rapidly integrated into existing production lines to reduce fire risk and support adoption of advanced chemistries without costly equipment modifications. The company targets battery manufacturers and energy storage applications, delivering scalable, safer solutions that enhance performance while preserving manufacturing compatibility.

Insu Health Design develops a personal-use medication storage system designed to keep medicines, including insulin, cool for extended periods. The device combines a thermoelectric cooler, vacuum flask, and fluid loop, and includes solar panels and a portable, battery-powered cooler with multiple charging options to protect medications during travel, power outages, or disasters. The company was co-founded in 2018 in San Juan, Puerto Rico by Mason Lucich and Doris Candelaria.

Intelligent NanoFiber, Inc. is a company that specializes in the design and manufacturing of advanced NanoFiber, an absorbent nano-material with the capability to capture and neutralize toxins and infectious diseases. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in College Station, Texas, the company’s innovative material, composed of polypropylene, offers high absorption characteristics suitable for a variety of applications. These include air filtration, waste management, heat insulation, and environmental restoration efforts such as desert greening. Intelligent NanoFiber serves critical sectors such as public safety and defense, providing solutions that enhance safety and efficiency in addressing environmental and health-related challenges.

Lepidext is a company based in Lexington, Kentucky, founded in 2015 by Angelika Fath-Goodin and Bruce Webb. It specializes in pest control technology aimed at managing Lepidoptera populations, particularly targeting pests like the corn earworm. The company develops bio-pesticides that are species-specific, safe, and effective, providing an alternative to genetically modified plants and chemical pesticides. By leveraging a deep understanding of insect biology and collaborating closely with farmers, Lepidext seeks to enhance crop security and promote agricultural prosperity. Its innovative approach allows for improved pest management strategies, benefiting farmers and contributing to sustainable agricultural practices.

DeepCharge, Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in wireless charging solutions for both businesses and individuals. The company has developed a proprietary platform that integrates electromagnetic coils into surfaces, allowing them to function as intelligent, wireless chargers for various electronic devices, such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets. DeepCharge’s technology utilizes AI-enabled software-defined charging, enabling it to sense and localize devices for efficient power delivery without requiring coil alignment. This innovative approach allows for the creation of versatile charging solutions that can transform ordinary surfaces, like countertops and desks, into contactless charging systems. The company's offerings are applicable across several sectors, including consumer electronics, healthcare, and hospitality, enhancing the convenience and efficiency of charging devices in a wide array of environments.

SheFly is a retailer of women's outdoor-based apparel products intended for women and people of all genders. Founded in 2018 by co-founders Georgia Grace, Bianca Gonzale, and Charlotte Massey. The company operates in Gunnison, Colorado.

Shypyard is a Boston-based Shopify development company founded by former software engineers and merchants. They specialize in creating highly customized system integrations, enabling businesses to tailor their operations and achieve unique business models.

Founded in 2014, Krtkl Inc. specializes in edge-based hardware and software solutions designed to democratize access to advanced technology. Its products enable rapid development and deployment of artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, computer vision, networking, industrial control, mechatronics, automation, and wireless communications for robotics, sensing, and space industries.

US Sleep Apnea aims to combat the increasing Sleep Apnea pandemic by enlisting the help of dentists. Sleep apnea is a developing problem that will kill 48 million individuals prematurely. Dentists are perfectly positioned to solve this need; but, because this is the only medical service a dentist can provide, operational inefficiencies and expensive start-up costs have kept the majority of dentists from delivering care. The US Sleep Apnea platform provides dentists with a digital solution that automates every touchpoint in the patient experience and dramatically saves front office expenditures.

Organic Robotics Corporation, founded in 2018 and based in Rochester, New York, specializes in the design and development of advanced sensors for real-time touch measurement. The company's flagship product, Light Lace, utilizes fiber-optic technology to create a flexible sensor capable of bending and twisting to conform to the human body. This innovative sensor not only captures motion but also measures pressure, offering unique advantages in sensibility, elasticity, and washability at a competitive cost. Organic Robotics focuses on enhancing performance monitoring, particularly for professional athletes, by providing real-time feedback on motion, muscle fatigue, and vital signs. Their technology is designed for comfort and minimizes distraction, enabling accurate analysis of chest movement to deliver actionable insights that help optimize athletic performance.

RenewCO2 is a research company based in Cranford, New Jersey, focused on developing innovative processes to convert carbon dioxide emissions into usable products, such as polymers and organic chemicals. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in clean electrochemical technologies that enable the transformation of CO2 into monomers and other valuable chemicals. By providing solutions that help chemical industry organizations reduce their environmental footprint, RenewCO2 aims to facilitate the creation of sustainable products from waste materials, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Founded in 2020, Stoke Systems specializes in real-time asset monitoring. Its innovative solution combines smart sensors, edge AI, and connectivity to provide actionable insights, helping industrial clients enhance uptime, reduce maintenance costs, and maximize productivity for remote assets.

Augmental Technologies, Inc., established in 2019 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in developing innovative, hands-free technology that integrates with the human body. The company focuses on augmented reality and assistive technology, aiming to provide information access and assistance to users with both situational and severe motor impairments. By targeting the mouth as an unexplored interface for human-computer interaction, Augmental enables users to overcome physical and sensory limitations, enhancing autonomy and mobility, particularly for those living with upper extremity paralysis.

Quartolio is an AI-powered platform that enables researchers to connect, discover, and manage scientific information. The company provides an autonomous insight discovery solution that analyzes millions of scientific documents in real time and an insight automation platform that synthesizes knowledge from scientific big data in real time. Its platform supports research informatics to streamline cross-discipline discovery in the cloud, helping clients accelerate research by linking scientific articles, clinical trials, and patents through natural language processing.

scrible, Inc. is a company that specializes in online reading and research software, allowing users to bookmark and annotate web pages in the cloud. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, scrible offers a web-based service that facilitates the highlighting, annotating, and organizing of Internet research. This platform enables users to save, share, and collaboratively manage their findings directly in various web browsers, providing a modern solution to outdated research methods such as printing or copying and pasting. By transforming how individuals conduct and manage web-based research, scrible aims to enhance the efficiency of information flow and analysis, making it particularly beneficial for professionals in fast-paced environments. The company's mission focuses on improving the way people work and interact with online information in the digital age.

Outlearn Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates a cloud-based platform designed for creating, sharing, and delivering custom online learning content specifically for professional software developers. Founded in 2014 and originally named Hatchlearn Inc., the company rebranded in 2015 to reflect its focus on enhancing the learning experience for developers. Outlearn's platform allows individual developers and teams to curate modular learning content from various sources, enabling them to assemble personalized learning paths that facilitate trackable team development in enterprise settings. By providing a comprehensive catalog of curated content and tools for publishing original material, Outlearn aims to streamline the learning process for software professionals, paralleling the transformative impacts of platforms like GitHub and Wikipedia in their respective fields.

ShoreLock, headquartered in Miami, Florida, specializes in preserving and restoring eroding coastlines worldwide. It offers a sustainable, proactive coastal maintenance service that enhances beach ecosystems and helps communities protect their environments. The company's innovative treatment enables sand to naturally cohere, facilitating quick dewatering and sand retention, thereby combating beach erosion effectively.

Femly is a Maryland-based producer of plant-based, environmentally friendly feminine hygiene products, including organic cotton tampons, pads, and cups. The company sells online and through a monthly subscription model, delivering to individual customers as well as restrooms in hotels, coworking facilities, and colleges. Founded in 2016, Femly emphasizes sustainable materials and easy access to menstrual care, offering convenient, health-conscious options that align with environmental values.

Simply Foster operates a messaging platform for caseworkers and caregivers. It allows foster providers and social workers to instantly find and communicate with each other. Simply Foster is based in Missouri, USA.

Black Opal is a credit and debit card provider for ex-pats and professionals moving to the USA. The goal of Black Opal is to assist professionals in establishing their credit, increasing their profitability, and integrating into society.

RoadPrintz, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, specializing in robotic equipment designed for comprehensive road painting and pavement markings. Incorporated in 2018, the company produces machines that survey, map, paint, and repaint road markings, including turn arrows and lane separators. RoadPrintz aims to enhance road safety by making effective visual street markings more affordable and accessible. Its robotic street painting systems enable traffic engineers and road painting contractors to efficiently specify and apply paint schemes on roads, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and improving overall road safety.

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Southie Autonomy develops robot software that enables industrial robots to be repurposed and redeployed by users without specialized skills. Its system aims to reduce time, cost, and skill barriers for applications like kitting, palletizing, and simple assembly.

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.

Debtle is a technology company based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Founded in 2019, it specializes in developing digital payment platforms designed to automate and improve the negotiation and settlement of consumer debts.

Electra Vehicles, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing advanced battery design and control software for the electric vehicle and electric fleet industries. Its primary offerings include EVE.Ai 360 Adaptive Controls, which leverage artificial intelligence to optimize battery pack management through machine learning predictive algorithms. This technology is embedded in electric vehicles and connects to the Cloud to enhance charging performance, range, and overall battery lifespan. Additionally, Electra's EnPower Design Suite provides battery engineers with access to a comprehensive database of over 300 cell options, facilitating early-stage cell selection and rapid simulation. The company's solutions aim to address critical design and performance challenges within the electric vehicle sector, ultimately supporting the acceleration of global electrification efforts.

Fybraworks Foods, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, focused on developing alternative meat substitutes through innovative fermentation techniques. Founded in 2020, the company specializes in creating animal-free meat structural proteins and synthetic meat, aiming to replicate the taste and texture of traditional meat products. By leveraging its advanced technological solutions, Fybraworks Foods enables both industry leaders and individual consumers to access sustainable meat alternatives, thus promoting humane practices and reducing environmental impact associated with animal agriculture.

Advanced Interactive Response Systems - AIRS in Newaygo, Michigan, provides oxygen supply monitoring systems for hospitals, homes, and other remote areas. With this system, the patient is able to safely monitor air flow for oxygen tanks. It has an alarm feature that sends updates via text messaging or Bluetooth™. The AIRS devices are also wirelessly linked to each other using a secure and robust mesh networking protocol. Hospitals and medical personnel will greatly benefit from this state-of-the-art monitoring system.

Michroma is a biotech company that develops natural, thermostable colorants for fungus-based food and cosmetics by leveraging fermentation of filamentous fungi and synthetic biology. It aims to replace synthetic pigments with natural pigments produced through biotechnological fermentation, delivering pH- and heat-stable colorants at scale for food and cosmetic applications. The company operates in multiple locations, including San Francisco, United States, and Rosario, Argentina, and pursues scalable production in bioreactors using proprietary fungal strains.

Aidplex is a MedTech startup focused on orthopedics, developing patient-centered wearable devices and monitoring solutions that enable real-time tracking of treatment progress. The company aims to transform orthopedic care by integrating biometric sensors into wearables to provide 24/7 monitoring and comprehensive data on patient health improvements during scoliosis and fracture treatments. Designed for physicians, Aidplex's devices emphasize effectiveness and comfort, enabling clinicians to monitor patient status remotely and make informed treatment decisions. The company operates in the United States and Greece.

Grain4Grain is a San Antonio-based food-tech startup that has developed an innovative process to dry and mill brewers spent grain into low-carb, high-protein flour. This sustainable ingredient is produced affordably by reducing the drying time from six hours to under twenty minutes. Since its launch ten months ago, Grain4Grain has upcycled 120,000 lbs of wet spent grain and launched two consumer products in nearly 200 stores.

Established in 2015 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, NSIN is a unique network within the U.S. Department of Defense. It connects defense personnel, academic institutions, and entrepreneurs to collaboratively address national security challenges through innovative problem-solving.

Butterflly Health is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2019 that offers a cloud-based telehealth platform focused on behavioral health and autism. The platform connects individuals with therapists and experts while providing personalized self-help resources and educational content. Additionally, it features a social network that links users with similar experiences, fostering a supportive community. By addressing both the psychological and social factors affecting mental health, Butterflly Health aims to enhance patient outcomes and promote overall well-being. The company's commitment to improving access to mental health services aligns with its goal of supporting historically marginalized communities.

Retail MarketPoint is a real estate technology company specializing in site location analytics for the commercial market. It operates a retail location screening platform that serves retailers and restaurants by forecasting models and a comprehensive database of retailers, shopping centers, and retail districts. The platform uses AI-based simulations of U.S. retail locations and brands to generate insights quickly, addressing common decisions around opening or closing locations. By providing market planning and customer analysis tools, the company enables users to evaluate site opportunities and forecast performance across markets with actionable analytics.

Strados Labs, LLC is a medical technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializing in respiratory health management through innovative sensor-based solutions. Founded in 2016, the company has developed a wearable device that provides real-time insights into breathing patterns, sounds, and speed. This device is equipped with clinical-grade biosensors and smart software, allowing for continuous monitoring of respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. By connecting to a mobile application, Strados enables users and healthcare providers to access and analyze respiratory data, facilitating informed health decisions and remote patient monitoring.

Bridge Financial Technology Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in providing automated Software-as-a-Service solutions tailored for Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), financial advisors, and wealthtech firms. The company's flagship product, the Atlas platform, offers a comprehensive suite of features including portfolio accounting, management tools, billing, invoicing, performance aggregation, a client portal, and efficient file sharing services. By focusing on the unique needs of fiduciary advisors, Bridge Financial Technology enables its clients to streamline their office operations and investment management processes. This technological support helps RIAs enhance their competitive edge, expand their client base, and reduce operational costs, thereby promoting greater accessibility to fiduciary financial advice.

Sympti is an AI-driven discovery platform for healthcare services that helps consumers locate the nearest care centers and hospitals and access immediate medical services. The platform improves patient experience by providing fast care options and online check-ins for facilities within its network, while registered healthcare providers gain exposure to a broad patient base and daily access to new patients. The service supports mobile access to emergency rooms, urgent care facilities, retail clinics, telehealth providers, and state government healthcare facilities, enabling online registration and streamlined service access. Sympti is based in Orlando, Florida.

Founded in 2017, Augment Therapy develops interactive augmented reality software for pediatric physical therapy. Its solution enables real-time, remote monitored sessions and automates data collection for therapists.

Flourish Savings, Inc. is a digital engagement platform based in Albany, California, that focuses on enhancing financial habits through a rewards-based online and mobile savings account. Founded in 2017, the company aims to appeal to individuals who underutilize traditional banking services. Flourish Savings provides financial institutions, such as banks and credit unions, with tools to attract new consumers and encourage meaningful financial actions. Its innovative platform allows users to grow their savings by engaging in activities that unlock prizes, thereby promoting positive financial behaviors. By facilitating new deposits and fostering deeper relationships between consumers and financial institutions, Flourish Savings contributes to increased revenue and customer engagement in the financial services sector.

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.

Soshe Inc. is a Boston-based company that develops a mobile application focused on women's health, specifically targeting pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The application is designed to assist women in preparing for childbirth by facilitating the creation of personalized birth plans. It also serves as a resource for doulas, midwives, and childbirth educators, enabling them to guide their clients in articulating their birth preferences. The platform includes features for real-time labor support and fosters an online community where users can interact with instructors and ask questions throughout their course and beyond. Soshe aims to enhance childbirth experiences by reducing the likelihood of unplanned cesarean sections and promoting overall satisfaction during the birthing process. The company was incorporated in 2018 and was previously known as STRAMA Inc.

Digbi Health specializes in digital therapeutics, offering personalized health programs for conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes, gastrointestinal issues, and mental health. It uses precision biology, including genetics and gut microbiome analysis, to tailor care. The company provides an online platform tracking key metrics and offers virtual clinics prescribing GLP drugs.

Bellwethr Inc. is a technology company that specializes in customer decision optimization through its innovative platform, which leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Wamego, Kansas, Bellwethr aims to simplify the use of advanced technologies, making them accessible to individuals regardless of their technical expertise. The platform automates personalized, next-best actions tailored to critical events in the customer journey, enhancing customer retention and lifetime value. By focusing on data-driven solutions, Bellwethr supports subscription-based businesses in optimizing processes throughout the customer lifecycle, facilitating the attraction of new leads while ensuring the retention of existing customers.

Retirable is a financial services company focusing on retirement planning, advising, investing and income generation for adults near retirement. Based in New York City and established in 2019, it operates as a registered investment adviser providing retirement-focused financial planning and investment management to individuals in the United States. It offers personalized retirement income plans, fiduciary advisory support and investment strategies that balance risk and cash flow in retirement. The firm also provides access to high-yield cash accounts and debit card services through a partner bank, Thread Bank, though it is not a bank itself. Assets are managed by the executive management team.

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.

TCARE develops a cloud-based caregiver support platform that helps care professionals intervene before family caregiver burnout occurs. The SaaS solution assesses risk factors for caregiver burnout and prescribes targeted interventions at the right time. It serves organizations, care professionals, and family caregivers in the United States, with a goal of delaying or preventing nursing home placement. By delivering an evidence-based caregiver support program, it aims to reduce long-term-care claims for Medicaid and life insurance carriers while enabling organizations to better support family caregivers and improve outcomes. Founded in 2017 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, TCARE focuses on early intervention to sustain in-home or community-based care.

Ianacare is a digital platform designed to assist working family caregivers by connecting them with practical and emotional support networks. Launched in 2017, it facilitates care management for individuals with chronic illnesses or other needs, rallying personal social circles to provide assistance such as meals, rides, respite care, and more.

Butterflly Health is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2019 that offers a cloud-based telehealth platform focused on behavioral health and autism. The platform connects individuals with therapists and experts while providing personalized self-help resources and educational content. Additionally, it features a social network that links users with similar experiences, fostering a supportive community. By addressing both the psychological and social factors affecting mental health, Butterflly Health aims to enhance patient outcomes and promote overall well-being. The company's commitment to improving access to mental health services aligns with its goal of supporting historically marginalized communities.

Lyfegen is a global, independent provider of drug access, pricing and rebate management solutions, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with offices in Boston, USA. The company offers software and services to help healthcare payers and pharmaceutical companies identify appropriate price agreements, simulate and understand the financial impact of those agreements, and automate the execution and adjudication of rebates, reducing administrative effort. By enabling more efficient rebate management, Lyfegen aims to improve patient access to therapies, affordability, and overall health outcomes.

Retail MarketPoint is a real estate technology company specializing in site location analytics for the commercial market. It operates a retail location screening platform that serves retailers and restaurants by forecasting models and a comprehensive database of retailers, shopping centers, and retail districts. The platform uses AI-based simulations of U.S. retail locations and brands to generate insights quickly, addressing common decisions around opening or closing locations. By providing market planning and customer analysis tools, the company enables users to evaluate site opportunities and forecast performance across markets with actionable analytics.

Founded in 2014, Gig Wage is a Dallas-based fintech company specializing in payroll solutions for gig workers and contractors. Its platform enables businesses to efficiently manage contractor payments and compliance while providing transparency to gig workers.

Litesprite, Inc. is a Bellevue, Washington-based company that develops mobile games aimed at helping individuals manage chronic health conditions, particularly stress, anxiety, and depression. Its flagship product, Sinasprite, is a video game designed to guide users through prescribed mental health treatments, enabling them to track their progress and engage with coping mechanisms in real time. The platform provides valuable data to clinicians, allowing them to understand the effectiveness of various treatment options for their patients. Litesprite's innovative approach combines proven medical treatments with interactive gaming to enhance patient engagement and facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers. The company aims to create a suite of games addressing various health conditions, leveraging the emotional engagement of gaming to promote better health outcomes. Since its incorporation in 2013, Litesprite has been recognized for its potential to make a significant impact in healthcare, winning accolades such as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Games to Generate Data Challenge.

Ejenta develops an intelligent personal assistant platform that uses AI to understand users' daily activities, monitor adherence to mission plans, and offer personalized advice. Initially applied in space missions like NASA's International Space Station, Ejenta now serves various industries including healthcare.

Manetu, Inc. is a consumer privacy management company that develops a platform designed to securely manage sensitive data. Incorporated in 2019 and based in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Manetu's platform allows users to protect their private information while still utilizing it for legitimate purposes. It serves as a collaborative infrastructure enabling customers to control their data sharing preferences, determining what information to share and for what duration. The platform employs advanced technologies, including cryptographic, biometric, and machine learning methods, to establish and authenticate user identities. Additionally, Manetu provides ongoing insights and alerts regarding data usage, ensuring that organizations can maintain a secure and compliant data environment while minimizing friction in data management processes.

Zibrio specializes in advanced balance diagnostics. It leverages NASA technology originally used on astronauts, along with machine learning, to measure subtle changes in balance. Incorporated in 2017, Zibrio aims to empower users to manage their health proactively by providing insights into their balance profiles.

RealKey, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in digital mortgage technologies. Founded in 2015, RealKey has developed a platform that enhances the mortgage processing experience for both bank and non-bank mortgage loan originators (MLOs). By addressing inefficiencies in traditional systems, the RealKey Digital Mortgage Platform streamlines the collection and review of documents, facilitating secure communication among all parties involved. The platform employs AI algorithms to accommodate various loan types and organize essential information for underwriters, allowing for cleaner approvals with reduced effort. This innovation significantly shortens the loan processing cycle by approximately 50%, enabling MLOs to close more loans efficiently, which is particularly vital amid increased interest rates and a challenging lending environment. RealKey's software integrates smoothly with existing point-of-sale and loan origination systems, creating a comprehensive digital mortgage processing experience for lenders, brokers, and their clients.

Founded in 2016, Kura Technologies is based in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing augmented reality glasses equipped with micro-display and variable focus technology.

Civic Champs, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a mobile-based platform for nonprofit organizations to streamline volunteer management. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, with an additional office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Civic Champs offers an application that utilizes geofencing technology to monitor volunteer activities by automatically tracking when a volunteer's mobile device enters or exits designated areas. The platform facilitates essential functions such as hour tracking, scheduling, engagement, and analytical insights, enabling nonprofits to efficiently manage volunteer hours while reducing manual data entry. Additionally, it allows for small donations and provides real-time data access, mentorship tracking, and compliance features. Civic Champs aims to enhance volunteer engagement and help nonprofits maximize their impact by simplifying administrative processes. The application is available for download on both the App Store and Google Play.

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boston, FreightFlows provides a data-driven platform offering predictive analytics for global maritime trade. Its platform enables users to optimize operational decisions by analyzing market trends, vessel availability, routes, and commodity cargo activities.

Founded in 2018, IndustrialML is a Boston-based startup that empowers industrial customers by making factories smarter. The company develops enterprise software designed to maximize uptime and reduce scrap. Its platform collects, cleans, and curates factory sensor and enterprise IT data, combining process monitoring and real-time analytics to keep production lines running smoothly. This enables clients to gain actionable insights for operators and engineers in real time.

Muxy, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing interactive streaming software tailored for live broadcasters, particularly on the Twitch platform. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, Muxy creates a variety of tools aimed at enhancing the streaming experience for both content creators and their audiences. Its offerings include the Muxy Extension Development Kit, which provides a library and backend for creating Twitch extensions, and Muxy Alerts, which generates customizable notifications for followers, donations, subscriptions, and hosts. Additionally, Muxy's platform supports the development of interactive live video applications, enabling real-time audience engagement and analytics, thus facilitating a new revenue stream for streamers.