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Genuino is a sports technology company based in Italy that specializes in transforming sports memorabilia into certified assets. The company’s innovative platform allows users to buy and sell game-worn apparel directly through a peer-to-peer system. Utilizing blockchain technology, Genuino has established a certification protocol that authenticates and certifies match-worn apparel, ensuring its legitimacy. This approach not only provides provenance and ownership evidence for each piece but also enhances trust between consumers and brands. Genuino supports its operations with proprietary web and mobile applications, complemented by Internet of Things (IoT) technology, which facilitates bidding on authenticated game-worn items. Through its focus on transparency and data integrity, Genuino aims to reshape the landscape of sports memorabilia.

Flourish Collective is a digital platform designed to support new and expecting families by enhancing access to maternal healthcare and wellness services. It features a marketplace that offers evidence-based products and vetted maternal wellness services, along with a funding mechanism that allows friends and family to contribute towards a positive birth and parenting experience. By providing resources for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care, Flourish Collective aims to bridge gaps in maternal healthcare, making essential wellness services accessible to all mothers from pregnancy through motherhood.

Power2Peer operates a blockchain-secured energy trading platform known as P2PConnect, which serves as a virtual marketplace for renewable energy. This platform enables small-scale energy producers and consumers to buy and sell clean energy locally, facilitating connections among community members and local micro-grids powered by solar panels and other renewable resources. Power2Peer provides an accessible and affordable alternative for individuals who cannot invest in large-scale renewable installations, such as rooftop solar panels. The platform offers value to corporate clients and small businesses by allowing them to offset their carbon footprints with locally sourced clean energy, enhancing their sustainability efforts. The company has engaged over 150 investors through an equity crowdfunding campaign and is focused on further developing the P2PConnect marketplace.

Quiena Inversiones is a retail investor platform that empowers small and medium savers to access investment products that were previously out of reach. Utilizing advanced technology, Quiena enables customers to begin investing with a single click, regardless of their prior knowledge. The platform automatically manages investments tailored to each user's goals and needs, providing solutions for short-term cash management in local currency, options for converting balances to US dollars, and opportunities for long-term investments in global assets. By calculating optimal portfolios based on individual risk profiles and objectives, Quiena offers a seamless way to navigate local, international, and sector-specific risks while maximizing potential returns.

Seekewa is a digital community platform designed to facilitate 0% microloans to small farmers, enabling them to access financing directly from individuals and organizations. In exchange for these microloans, farmers offer discounts on their produce, fostering a direct connection between consumers and agricultural producers. The platform emphasizes the importance of trust and transparency by eliminating unnecessary intermediaries, thereby enhancing the farm-to-fork experience. Additionally, Seekewa provides technical and business support to smallholder farmers, helping them to effectively manage their agribusiness activities. Through its innovative approach, Seekewa aims to create a sustainable model that benefits both farmers and consumers by promoting shared value and community engagement.

Quatromoney offers a personalized college decision platform aimed at assisting students and families in understanding the financial implications of higher education. By providing a comprehensive overview of college finance options, Quatromoney helps users assess costs and monthly affordability in advance. This enables students to make informed financial decisions tailored to their budgets, ultimately empowering financial institutions and employers to support individuals in navigating the complexities of college financing. The company's turnkey solution is designed to help users evaluate the true return on investment of their educational choices.

Zogo, established in 2018 and headquartered in Newark, Delaware, is a mobile application that promotes financial literacy among children and teenagers. It offers over 300 interactive, bite-sized modules covering various personal finance topics, starting from basic concepts like budgeting and progressively advancing to more complex ideas. Users engage with these modules, learn five key concepts, and then take a five-question quiz to earn points, represented as 'pineapples'. These points can be redeemed for rewards such as gift cards. Zogo partners with financial institutions to co-brand the app, enabling them to engage, attract, and learn about Generation Z. The company has received backing from Techstars and MetLife, and has been recognized for its innovation in the financial industry, winning the 2019 NACUSO Next Big Idea Competition and the "Best of Show" at FinovateFall 2019. Zogo is developed by a team of Generation Z individuals, with a focus on creating a platform tailored to their peers.

Zogo, established in 2018 and headquartered in Newark, Delaware, is a mobile application that promotes financial literacy among children and teenagers. It offers over 300 interactive, bite-sized modules covering various personal finance topics, starting from basic concepts like budgeting and progressively advancing to more complex ideas. Users engage with these modules, learn five key concepts, and then take a five-question quiz to earn points, represented as 'pineapples'. These points can be redeemed for rewards such as gift cards. Zogo partners with financial institutions to co-brand the app, enabling them to engage, attract, and learn about Generation Z. The company has received backing from Techstars and MetLife, and has been recognized for its innovation in the financial industry, winning the 2019 NACUSO Next Big Idea Competition and the "Best of Show" at FinovateFall 2019. Zogo is developed by a team of Generation Z individuals, with a focus on creating a platform tailored to their peers.

Facturedo operates as an invoice discounting marketplace in Latin America, facilitating access to liquidity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through their accounts receivable. By offering a streamlined platform, Facturedo enables businesses to convert their invoices into immediate cash, thereby improving their financial flexibility. The service is designed to be fast, secure, and user-friendly, catering to the needs of SMEs seeking to enhance their cash flow. Additionally, Facturedo provides opportunities for investors to engage in commercial debt investments, thereby creating a mutually beneficial ecosystem for both businesses needing liquidity and investors looking for viable investment options.

Fondeo Directo is a platform that connects businesses that provides invoices of investor payment.

Reboot Rx is a nonprofit health tech startup dedicated to fast-tracking the development of affordable cancer treatments using repurposed generic drugs, AI technology, and innovative funding models.

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.

Proud Pour the organic wine selection also includes craft cider, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc, syrah, and rosé. 22 environmental NGOs that safeguard bees, soil, wild oysters, sea turtles, and coral reefs are supported by their wines and ciders.

FanFund makes culture accessible to communities everywhere by de-risking live shows for artists and venues. It integrates fan engagement, crowdfunding technologies with advanced data analysis to provide artists and venues with vertical and geographic-specific predictive models for de-risking live performances. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

PYT Funds, Inc. is a financial services company that operates an online platform designed to connect families with banks, facilitating loans for students to cover college expenses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with additional offices in Wilmington, Delaware, Rockville, Maryland, and Richmond, Virginia, the company employs a hybrid financing model that integrates crowdfunding and traditional student loans. This innovative approach allows students and their families to secure funding through a strategic, cost-effective, and low-risk credit profile, making it easier to finance higher education. The GO PYT platform aims to disrupt conventional financing methods by leveraging technology to enhance accessibility to educational funding.

Crowdacure is a donation-based crowdfunding platform dedicated to funding critical yet underfunded medical research. The platform facilitates collaboration between researchers and the public, allowing them to work together to advance medical progress. By focusing on peer-reviewed research, Crowdacure aims to transform the traditional funding landscape, which has historically hindered advancements in medicine. The company seeks to address the slow pace of medical innovation by empowering the crowd to participate in the funding process, thereby enabling researchers to secure financial support for essential studies that might otherwise remain overlooked.

CauseMatch is a peer-to-peer fundraising platform designed to assist nonprofits in expanding their donor bases and increasing donation amounts. The platform utilizes matching grants to motivate donors by enhancing the emotional connection to their contributions, allowing them to see their impact magnified. CauseMatch employs an algorithm-based approach to offer a range of fundraising solutions, which include innovative digital storytelling tools and personalized coaching. This combination of technology and mentorship equips nonprofits with diverse strategies to effectively mobilize support and execute successful fundraising campaigns.

Tech-driven collaborative platform for diversified investments in premium professionally managed funds, currently inaccessible to about 90% of potential investors globally.

Hive is a crowdsourcing platform for biomedical PhDs ​

FONDIFY is a crowdfunding company focused on supporting entrepreneurial and social projects in Latin America. It provides a platform for entrepreneurs, artists, and philanthropists to connect with supporters who are passionate about their visions. By addressing the challenges of limited access to traditional funding sources like banks and government entities, FONDIFY enables creative startups and artists to raise the necessary funds for their initiatives. The company aims to inspire and foster a vibrant culture in the region by empowering individuals to pursue their dreams, ultimately contributing to the development of a prosperous society.

Livestock Wealth is a crowdfarming company that facilitates investment in livestock, enabling individuals to earn returns from the sale of cattle offspring. With its innovative platform, the company simplifies the investment process by allowing users to share the resources of a commercial livestock farm, while experts manage the daily care of the animals. This model not only promotes individual ownership of cows but also offers profit-sharing opportunities, including quarterly financial reports and annual profit projections. By transforming the traditional wealth associated with cattle into an accessible investment opportunity, Livestock Wealth empowers users to participate in organic beef farming and benefit from the livestock industry's inherent value.

Red Girasol S.A.P.I de C.V. operates a crowdfunding platform that links solar system installers with residential users in Mexico, facilitating the financing of clean energy projects. Founded in 2016 and located in Monterrey, the platform enables residential users to raise funds for solar panel installations by connecting them with investors willing to contribute. Users benefit from lower interest rates compared to traditional financing options and can pay back their contributions in monthly installments. Red Girasol utilizes an algorithm to analyze users' sunlight exposure and generate tailored quotations from various installers. After selecting a suitable installer and providing a minimum upfront payment, users initiate a funding campaign to reach their financing goal. Once achieved, installation occurs, and the company manages monthly payments to investors, earning revenue through commissions from residents, investors, and suppliers involved in its network. The platform not only supports individuals in adopting solar energy but also aims to generate environmental and social benefits through its operations.

They have developed a chocolate bar the wins every blind tasting test - and this is what they offer. They have launched with a crowd funding campaign in Israel that broke records, and now officially opening their factory.

Briq.mx is a crowdfunding platform dedicated to financing real estate construction projects in Mexico. It enables users to invest in carefully evaluated real estate opportunities through its online interface. The platform facilitates capital raising for real estate projects, allowing developers to present their initiatives to potential investors. An investment committee reviews and selects projects, ensuring that users can confidently build their real estate portfolios. By providing access to a range of investment opportunities, Briq.mx aims to democratize real estate investment and make it more accessible to a broader audience.

Nest Funding helps people own their home and the new way to buy a home without a deposit. They help renters buy their own home, through part rent, part buy homes. They do this by connecting property investors and residents, creating jointly-owned properties. The resident gets their foot on the property ladder in an affordable way, buying from just 1% share. They can buy more, or all of the property at any time. The property investor gets the same returns as buy to let. Plus a competitive advantage over buy to let because the resident is taking care of the property.

Konoz has 300+ teachers who create amazing (and free!) video courses, sharing their passions in subjects from Aerospace & History to Yoga & Zumba. With new teachers daily, this network will go beyond Khan Academy to #teach1billion. Teachers and students connect in a social learning platform with custom profiles, crowdfunding, messaging, and notifications. Explore their curated educational content & advanced recommendation systems which will evolve into a machine-learning driven personalized Digital Aristotle.

UpEffect is a crowdfunding platform that focuses on supporting companies committed to social and environmental improvement. The platform has successfully launched a variety of products, including solar cookstoves, ethical fashion items, clean drinking water systems, and eco-friendly bags. With a 100% success rate in funding campaigns, UpEffect has raised over £100,000 to facilitate product launches across ten countries. The company provides hands-on support to ensure that social enterprises are positioned for success, believing that impactful entrepreneurs deserve the opportunity to transform their ideas into viable ventures. By vetting campaigns and offering incubator-like guidance, UpEffect empowers entrepreneurs with the necessary resources, including access to capital and customer networks, to launch responsible businesses that contribute positively to society and the planet.

Donative is a new way to give money to charity that critically enables you to see the difference your donation makes. Their platform allows you to see concise updates about the inspirational work being done by the charities of your choice, and to follow progress around the causes you care about. It also puts control into your hands, enabling you to manage your regular giving in one place and to control how charities you support are able to contact you. We're building a vibrant community of compassionate and caring people who are determined to make the world a better place.

Collectable is a leading fractional investment platform focused on sports collectibles, allowing investors of various income levels to invest in high-end items similarly to stock investments. The platform facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of equity interests in rare and historically significant collectibles. By enhancing access, liquidity, and transparency, Collectable aims to elevate the collectibles asset class and democratize investment opportunities in this market. The company is recognized for its innovative initiatives, including continuous trading and retained ownership, and has gained attention from major media outlets such as Bloomberg, CNN, and Forbes.

PayBox Payment Solutions Ltd. operates a social payment network that streamlines group payments through its platform, designed primarily for millennials and Generation Y. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Rishon LeZion, Israel, PayBox allows users—such as event organizers and community groups—to collect, manage, and spend money collaboratively for various activities, including social events and shared living expenses. The service includes a smartphone application that facilitates immediate and secure fund transfers and purchases. Recognized as the most promising FinTech startup in Israel in 2015, PayBox received seed investment from Bank Poalim, the largest bank in Israel, highlighting its potential in the financial technology sector.

PayBox Payment Solutions Ltd. operates a social payment network that streamlines group payments through its platform, designed primarily for millennials and Generation Y. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Rishon LeZion, Israel, PayBox allows users—such as event organizers and community groups—to collect, manage, and spend money collaboratively for various activities, including social events and shared living expenses. The service includes a smartphone application that facilitates immediate and secure fund transfers and purchases. Recognized as the most promising FinTech startup in Israel in 2015, PayBox received seed investment from Bank Poalim, the largest bank in Israel, highlighting its potential in the financial technology sector.

TeemPlay crowd sources game development by letting gamers create and select the game ideas that TeemPlay builds. Specifically TeemPlay is building a web platform for gamers to submit their ideas and then vote on the ones they like the most. An idea with enough support (votes) will be considered by TeemPlay to move to a stage two design phase. In this phase gamers can submit many pieces of the game design from story concepts, character designs, to art styles and more. Once a game finishes all of the design phases TeemPlay will put the game on their production list and build the game. In this way we build the games that gamers actually want.

Greenvolved harnesses the momentum and potential of three powerful trends, Social media, crowdfunding and environmental awareness .

Spill Inc operates a confidential peer support network primarily designed for college students, allowing users to share personal challenges and receive advice from individuals with similar experiences. The platform, accessible at SpillNow.com, facilitates the exchange of wisdom, empathy, and support among users, who can earn recognition for their contributions to the community. Initially popular among female college students, Spill has since expanded its reach to 150 colleges in the United States and 13 countries, and has introduced support groups for high school students, adults, military veterans, and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2011 and recognized as the winner of the Global Social Venture Competition in 2012, Spill aims to democratize access to emotional support and foster a culture of empathy among its users.

Arcbazar.com, Inc. operates an innovative online platform that facilitates design competitions for architectural services, connecting clients with designers and contractors. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the platform allows clients to initiate competitions by detailing their projects, uploading images, and specifying dimensions. This approach covers a wide range of projects, including remodeling, interiors, landscaping, new residential, commercial, and public developments. Clients can set awards and timelines, evaluate submissions, and ultimately select the best designs for their needs. By providing a space for emerging designers to showcase their skills, Arcbazar offers clients access to diverse and high-quality design solutions at competitive prices. This unique crowdsourcing model promotes collaboration and creativity in the architectural design process, serving both homeowners and businesses globally.