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Founded in Finland in 2013, Tespack specializes in mobile energy solutions. It offers a range of products including ultra-light batteries, solar panels, smartpacks, and portable chargers, designed for remote locations and challenging markets. The company's advanced software and hardware ensure reliable and green energy infrastructure, with a focus on accurate battery recycling and performance tracking.

IAMBIC specializes in AI-tailored footwear, aiming to make shoes size-inclusive. Using patent-pending technology supported by the National Science Foundation, IAMBIC crafts bespoke comfort for those overlooked by traditional sizing systems. Led by experts from Nike, Ralph Lauren, Puma, and Harvard, they strive to democratize personalized luxury in footwear.

Scrapp is a mobile app that uses AI technology to scan waste items and determine their recyclability based on local rules. It aims to reduce contaminated waste, double recycling participation, and connect stakeholders in the recycling value chain through data-driven insights.

Otomo provides self-driving finance as a service to retail banks, fintechs, and brands, offering an embeddable platform that gives consumers access to AI-curated autonomous finance tools designed to remove forethought and effort from daily financial decisions. The company also runs an AI-powered perks and rewards platform that delivers personalized discounts and rewards to improve personal and financial wellness, helping clients increase engagement, reduce churn, and generate net positive returns.

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.

Wave Company specializes in innovative smart apparel designed to enhance human movement. Utilizing proprietary conductive silicone technology, Elecsil, the company creates advanced sportswear and smart wear that measure and improve recovery and performance. Wave Company also licenses its core material technology to various industries.

Procurance is a solution that helps manage the sustainability of brands, retailers, and other value-chain partners' supply chains. It combines intelligent web and mobile-based tools, developed using globally-aligned metrics and methodology for risk detection, advanced analytics that combine micro-data with satellite data (e.g. deforestation maps) to provide actionable insights to procurement, marketing, and sustainability managers.

goBox is an online shopping platform that is in alliance with Amazon, eBay, Best Buy, SHEIN, and Wallgreens, users can know the final price of a product to the door of their house by paying it in Quetzales by simply copying and pasting the link in our Web. Users pay with a debit, credit, deposit card, and even VisaCuotas.

SlightPay is the most accessible payment method for your customers and the perfect tool to increase your sales, which offers to divide purchases into 4 installments, without a credit card or phantom installments.

Discoverfy is a Product Discovery SaaS made for retailers & e-commerce. After an easy integration, they are able to show their full catalog in an innovative way, which allows collecting data from what's happening in their online stores. Users are guided into their best match while receiving recommendations, turning the shopping experience into something fun.

The Nu Wardrobe is a circular fashion platform that allows users to digitize their wardrobes and share clothing with others in their community. By facilitating borrowing, sharing, and swapping of garments, the platform extends the life cycle of clothing and significantly reduces garment waste while maintaining a focus on style. Users can participate in innovative events designed to raise awareness about sustainable fashion, providing a fun alternative to traditional shopping. Through a subscription model, The Nu Wardrobe enables individuals to enjoy a sustainable fashion experience, giving new life to existing clothing within their communities.

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.

Otomo provides self-driving finance as a service to retail banks, fintechs, and brands, offering an embeddable platform that gives consumers access to AI-curated autonomous finance tools designed to remove forethought and effort from daily financial decisions. The company also runs an AI-powered perks and rewards platform that delivers personalized discounts and rewards to improve personal and financial wellness, helping clients increase engagement, reduce churn, and generate net positive returns.

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.

Makeena is a consumer shopping platform that rewards customers for purchasing healthy, eco-friendly products. Available via web and mobile apps, it connects shoppers with brands that prioritize sustainability and social responsibility. The platform lets users earn cash and rewards for buying planet-friendly products, track purchases by scanning receipts or product barcodes, and redeem points for cash, discounts, or exclusive offers. By promoting healthier options and environmentally responsible brands, Makeena helps shoppers make sustainable choices and supports businesses that prioritize environmental and social impact.

ZEG is a developer of a 3D model platform designed for various consumer goods, including furniture, shoes, and clothing. The platform utilizes computer vision and deep learning technologies to create photorealistic 3D content, allowing clients to effectively showcase their products. By offering an efficient means to present goods in three-dimensional and extended reality formats, ZEG helps businesses reduce both the time and costs associated with product visualization. This innovative approach enhances the consumer experience and aims to increase conversion rates for clients.

V-Opt is an eye-care telemedicine company, integrating the key examination devices from the ophthalmologist clinic into a single, autonomous unit to be widely deployed in the retail & pharmacy chains. Leveraging advanced AI and ML algorithms, screening & follow-up visits will be replaced with <7min self-test, including fundus, lens, IOP, and much more, and shared with by the person’s own ophthalmologist. V-Opt will truly enable transforming ophthalmology modality from treatment to prevention.

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 2016, myGini develops an integrated payments and shopping application that connects cardholders, retailers, and banks. Its platform offers a loyalty program for retailers to attract repeat customers and boost sales, while providing cardholders with spending tracking, cashback rewards, and personalized promotions. For banks, it increases transaction activity and customer engagement.

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.

LapSnap is used for grocery shopping, doing laundry, and gardening. It is an e-commerce platform that provides shopping baskets designed with and for wheelchair users. For inquiries, email, telephone numbers, and addresses are available on their websites.

Ascalapha is a company established in 2017 that serves as a bridge between responsible consumers and Mexican artisans. It specializes in offering a curated selection of handmade craft products that reflect authentic Mexican artistry. By connecting craft communities with consumers who appreciate design, Ascalapha promotes the rich cultural heritage of Mexico while supporting local artisans. This approach not only provides consumers with unique, quality products but also fosters sustainable economic opportunities for the artisans involved.

Yu-Track specializes in developing platforms that provide real-time visibility for managing field collection teams. Utilizing artificial intelligence, it helps businesses connect with customers intelligently, identify behaviors, and enhance indicators. With a focus on Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Mexico, Yu-Track caters to banks, retailers, financial institutions, insurance companies, collection agencies, and compensation funds.

Quiena Inversiones is a retail investment platform that enables small and medium savers to access investment products that were previously out of reach. The company leverages technology to simplify the investment process, allowing customers to begin investing with just one click, regardless of their prior knowledge. Quiena's platform automatically manages investments tailored to the individual goals and needs of each customer. It offers a range of products, including options for short-term cash management in local currency and long-term investments in global assets. By calculating optimal portfolios based on clients' risk profiles and objectives, Quiena facilitates balanced investments across various sectors, helping users effectively manage local and international risks while maximizing potential returns.

HanaBi wants to offer these customers a ready-to-go solution to penetrate the in-wash fabric solid scent booster market, and to their consumers better product to fulfill their long-lasting fragrance expectations.

The Etho is a Certified B Corp marketplace that operates an online shopping platform designed to connect conscious consumers with ethical brands and artisans. The company focuses on curating a selection of sustainably sourced products created primarily by women, catering to shoppers who prioritize social responsibility and sustainability in their purchasing decisions. By offering a direct link between consumers and socially conscious producers, The Etho enables individuals to make informed choices that align with their values and support ethical practices in the marketplace.

GetIn is a developer of a retail analytics tool that focuses on measuring store traffic to enhance various aspects of retail operations. The company offers a web-based reporting portal that provides valuable data and insights into consumer behavior, particularly for shoppers visiting shopping malls. This platform enables retail store owners to send targeted brand loyalty messages, coupons, and discount offers to influence purchasing decisions. By leveraging this information, GetIn helps retailers optimize their labor management, marketing performance, merchandising strategies, and real estate investments, ultimately driving improved business outcomes.

Global Security Advancements helps the consumers and defense industry along with firearm manufacturers and retail companies. It develops, manufactures, and markets "TRA-SOR" the "World's First IoT Safe Storage System".

Founded in 2018, TireTutor operates an online platform that connects consumers with local tire dealers. It offers transparent tire pricing comparisons and unbiased recommendations, enabling users to find the best deals on tires while helping dealers optimize their supply chain and enhance their online presence.

Tee Commerce builds & manages online shops for golf courses, schools, and others who want a fully managed e-commerce solution.

Viv provides women with earth-friendly period care products. They provide delivery services.

Findourview is a text-based consumer feedback software that offers product reviews and questionnaires. They involve in consumer insight, AI, NLP, collective intelligence, customer feedback, text analysis, survey analysis, review analysis, consumer reviews, commerce content, and affiliate content.

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.

Pixevia is a technology company based in Vilnius, Lithuania, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing automated retail solutions powered by artificial intelligence. The company's flagship product is a fully autonomous store that utilizes AI, cameras, and sensors to create a seamless shopping experience without cashiers or waiting lines. Pixevia's platform includes features such as layout management, inventory management, assortment management, and out-of-shelf alerts, enabling businesses to efficiently manage their operations. The system automatically detects items taken from the shelves, creating a virtual shopping cart and allowing clients to reduce operating expenses while enhancing customer convenience through advanced analytics and task management.

Planted Foods AG is a Swiss company founded in 2019, specializing in the development of plant-based meat alternatives. The company produces products such as planted chicken and BBQ planted chicken, utilizing a formulation that includes pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil, and water to replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional animal meat. Planted Foods employs advanced technology to transform these natural ingredients into nutritious, high-protein meat substitutes that appeal to consumers seeking plant-based options. In addition to its product offerings, the company operates an e-commerce platform to facilitate direct sales to customers. Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, Planted Foods is committed to providing delicious and sustainable meat alternatives.

MensGoldBoxx is an intuitive retail and subscription solution for Big&Tall men. B&T men's retail needs are about a decade behind creating a real opportunity for someone to add massive value to this market with minimal risk. B&T desperately needs clothing options, updated fits, and fabrics, consistent sizing, KIND customer service,(read: LOVE.) What we have is the team, the experience, the market, the road map, and the grit to infiltrate this 5B industry, where 70% of B&T Men polled, shop at 'other.'

Uproot is a New York-based company founded in 2018 that 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 by offering a range of alternatives such as oat milk, soymilk, and chocolate pea milk. Uproot's innovative dispensers help streamline operations for food service providers, reduce packaging waste, and minimize greenhouse gas emissions and water usage compared to traditional dairy and existing plant milk products. By promoting a more sustainable approach to beverage offerings, Uproot caters to health-conscious consumers looking for eco-friendly alternatives.

GotSpot is an online marketplace specializing in short-term rentals of commercial spaces. It connects local businesses with underutilized properties, allowing entrepreneurs to rent various types of spaces, such as kitchens, galleries, studios, warehouses, workshops, bars, and restaurants, for brief periods. This model enables entrepreneurs to seize opportunities without the burden of long-term leases while generating new revenue streams for local businesses. By facilitating these transactions, GotSpot aims to enhance the local economy and foster community resilience.

Waterdata is a company specializing in artificial intelligence solutions aimed at enhancing retail operations through data-driven insights. The firm develops an AI-based data analytics and pricing platform that focuses on dynamic pricing, catering to industries where demand fluctuates significantly. By integrating customer behavior analysis with advanced pricing strategies, Waterdata's platform addresses revenue management challenges, allowing businesses to effectively balance supply and demand. Through its technology, Waterdata empowers retailers to convert their data into actionable marketing strategies, ultimately driving profitability and operational efficiency.

Neema Food produces delicious Central African condiments and sauces. The company's sauces are made from their family recipe from DRCongo going back to 3 generations. Neema Food was established in 2015 in London, England.

Roog is a social marketing and e-commerce platform designed to connect consumers with small businesses in underserved communities. The company focuses on addressing the essential needs of these businesses, including target marketing, promotions, customer reviews, analytics, and community building. By offering incentives and facilitating hyperlocal deliveries, Roog enables consumers to locate and support local businesses, thereby enhancing sales opportunities through mobile orders and purchases. This approach empowers minority business owners to elevate their brands while providing shoppers from diverse backgrounds with a safe and convenient way to engage with small businesses in their neighborhoods.

Pack Elephant is a values-driven gifting company dedicated to socially conscious giving. It offers curated gifts from a vetted network of diverse artisans and makers, tailored to various themes such as social causes, BIPOC ownership, or service to country. The company provides personalized, custom gifts with high touch customer service.

Invent Boston design, manufactures and supplies every day routines.

SINGLE BAKED SWEETS provides pre-measured dry ingredients, bakeware, and simple instructions along with bake-at-home dessert kits. They also provide sugar cookie with sprinkles and dark chocolate cookie with white chocolate chips.

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.

IderaOS operates a comprehensive e-commerce platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses. It offers interconnected solutions including local shipping, payment processing, inventory management, market insights, and social commerce APIs, enabling merchants to manage their stores across multiple channels affordably.

Impact Everything is a company focused on community assistance by offering a diverse range of products, including clothing, accessories, home goods, and bath and body items. Through its online platform, the company provides customers with the opportunity to make a positive impact with every purchase they make. By selecting from a wide assortment of merchandise, consumers can directly contribute to addressing various societal challenges. Impact Everything prioritizes accessibility, offering multiple contact methods including mail, phone, and a physical address for customer inquiries.

Pixevia is a technology company based in Vilnius, Lithuania, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing automated retail solutions powered by artificial intelligence. The company's flagship product is a fully autonomous store that utilizes AI, cameras, and sensors to create a seamless shopping experience without cashiers or waiting lines. Pixevia's platform includes features such as layout management, inventory management, assortment management, and out-of-shelf alerts, enabling businesses to efficiently manage their operations. The system automatically detects items taken from the shelves, creating a virtual shopping cart and allowing clients to reduce operating expenses while enhancing customer convenience through advanced analytics and task management.

Smoodi is a company that specializes in the development of an automated smoothie machine designed for convenience and ease of use. This innovative machine features a touchscreen interface, allowing customers to select from a range of pre-programmed smoothie recipes or create their own customized blends. One of its key attributes is its self-cleaning capability, which eliminates the hassle of cleanup after use. In addition to the machine, Smoodi offers pre-packed, all-natural frozen smoothie cups that can be stored in a separate freezer unit. This product line is particularly appealing to convenience store owners, as it enables them to provide fresh, premium, and on-demand healthy nutrition to meet the growing consumer demand for convenient and nutritious options.

Jamber, Inc. is a consumer product company based in Hull, Massachusetts, that specializes in the manufacture and sale of ergonomic mugs and teacups. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on providing innovative and comfortable drinkware solutions to its customers. Jamber sells its products primarily through online channels, catering to a growing market of consumers seeking both functionality and design in their everyday items.

MakersValley is an online B2B platform that connects apparel manufacturers with fashion designers globally. It aims to democratize manufacturing by providing access to high-end Italian manufacturers and personalized guidance throughout the production process.

Muralise provides residential interior design, commercial interior design, hotel interior design, restaurant interior design, and school interior design services. Their customers inquiries are addressed through phone, email, and online applications.

OtailO is an Israeli company established in 2019, specializing in AI-driven solutions for enterprise retailers. Its platform optimizes online product returns management by dynamically routing returns to the next best shelf in real-time and transforming authorized partners into local reselling spots. This reduces operational costs, carbon emissions, returns-related fraud, while enhancing customer loyalty through an improved post-purchase experience.

Wear Love joy is a ecommerce company that provides clothing for women.

Zoni Foods, Inc., originally established as Kitchen Table Inc. in 2016, specializes in the production of frozen plant-based meal kits available in retail stores. Based in New Haven, Connecticut, the company offers a variety of products designed to promote healthy eating, including Coconut Curry Noodles, Sweet Potato Spirals, and Zesty Peanut Noodles. Zoni Foods aims to simplify the cooking process, making it accessible for everyone to enjoy nutritious, plant-based meals.

Grocery TV operates an in-store digital advertising network that connects retailers and brands with grocery shoppers. Its platform features digital displays, centralized content management, campaign analytics, and integration with advertising systems, enabling enhanced shopper engagement and monetization.

Unsize develops apparel fit personalization technology that combines a hardware measuring device with an AI-powered recommendation app to eliminate size labels and improve online shopping accuracy. The platform enables retailers to reduce return rates and helps online shoppers confidently buy clothing that fits by providing tailored size guidance and fit recommendations.

Tumbiko is a producer and developer of jewelry. They provide products that include rings, earrings, bangles, chains, necklaces, knowledge, and a bracelet. They offer products that are available for shopping online. Their customers' inquiries are addressed through phone, email, and online applications.

FLYLA GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing online booking solutions tailored for students and young travelers. The company connects with airlines to establish student fares, which serve as a revenue management tool, and distributes these fares to its expanding network of enrolled university students. By simplifying travel arrangements through its online booking software, FLYLA enables users to access discounted travel deals, facilitating bookings by allowing the submission of travel details and online payments. This approach addresses the financial constraints many students face in affording air travel, thereby promoting greater access to travel opportunities for the youth.

Intelistyle Ltd. is an artificial intelligence fashion stylist founded in 2017 and based in London, United Kingdom. The company specializes in providing personalized styling recommendations through its AI-driven platform, designed to assist omnichannel fashion retailers. Its software includes features such as "Complete the Look," which generates multiple outfit combinations for selected items, and a chatbot that offers personal styling advice. Additionally, it provides alternatives for out-of-stock garments and helps manage customer wardrobes. Trusted by prominent brands like D&G, MaxMara, and Tommy Hilfiger, Intelistyle enhances digital discovery experiences, leading to increased conversion rates, larger basket sizes, and higher repeat purchase rates. The platform's ability to understand individual style preferences allows it to outperform human stylists, delivering significant revenue growth for its clients.

ShelfWise is a technology company that specializes in image recognition software tailored for the retail sector. Its platform delivers real-time insights by accurately recognizing products on store shelves, enabling brands to assess shelf share, product presence, and compliance with planograms. The software also generates discrepancy reports and supports features such as image overwriting, photo stitching, and on-device reporting. By automating data collection processes, ShelfWise helps retailers, distributors, and brokers improve operational efficiency and make informed decisions based on precise shelf data.

The 1854 Cycling Company manufactures high-performance electric cycles designed for consumers seeking confidence and resilience in challenging environments. They also provide accessories to enhance cycling experiences, promoting health and fitness.

Akua is a New York-based company that creates plant-based snacks from seaweed grown in ocean farms. Its vegan, gluten- and soy-free products are sold online. The company develops seaweed-based snacks to promote sustainable seafood by highlighting coastal plants as ingredients. Founded in 2015, Akua positions itself at the intersection of wellness and sustainability, offering accessible, flavorful options powered by sea vegetables.

Foodstack is a wholesale food and beverage online food delivery platform. They offer customizing products and pricing for each customer, setting up ordering windows, and enabling standing, and repeat orders, among other things.

Selina Wamucii facilitates international trade in African food and agricultural products. Its platform connects businesses worldwide with local cooperatives, farmers' groups, and agro-processors, ensuring trust and efficiency. The company offers a diverse range of products, including fruits, vegetables, dairy, fish, meat, oils, beverages, grains, spices, and commodities.

BUHO is a sustainable fashion & lifestyle platform with products for women, men, kids & home under one banner for the first time. We're rooted in an uncompromising commitment to sustainable contemporary fashion that’s easy to find, fun to wear, and earth-loving. Our company was born out of a belief that fashion can do better because we know better. By combining fashion and social impact, BUHO provides consumers the opportunity to shop by the values most important to them. As an active member of 1% For the Planet, BUHO commits to donating 1% of all sales to support environmental programs and is a fully circular business with biodegradable packaging and an easy recycle program that distributes items to one of our non-profit partners repurposes it into new materials. We are currently going through our B-Corp Certification Process.

Ungrocery is a food marketplace that specializes in providing natural and safe health products. The company offers a diverse selection of items, including pasta, vegetables, beef, peanut brittle, jerky, and pork salamis, among others. By connecting people over quality food, Ungrocery enables customers to easily browse and purchase their preferred products, fostering a community centered around healthy eating and culinary exploration.

GuestBox offers a platform for hospitality businesses to enhance their guests' stay by providing curated amenity assortments. Their service includes high-end toiletries, skincare products, and snacks, delivered in customizable boxes, eliminating the need for individual procurement and assembly.

Whimmly is a developer of a virtual shopping assistant application tailored for eCommerce stores. The company offers a plug-and-play conversational assistant that utilizes an intelligent natural language interface to engage customers in meaningful dialogue about products. By analyzing consumer purchase and browsing history, as well as studying interaction patterns, Whimmly personalizes conversations to align with individual shopper preferences and tastes. This innovative approach not only enhances the customer experience by helping users discover new items and relevant information but also aids eCommerce retailers in fostering personalized interactions, ultimately driving sales and strengthening brand identity.

Brands Of Holding Inc. is a holding company that operates an e-commerce marketplace, enabling brands to sell a variety of products, including apparel, accessories, lifestyle items, and personal care products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the company serves markets in Latin America, including Nicaragua, Argentina, and Mexico. Brands Of provides local entrepreneurs with essential digital tools for exporting their products and enhancing their brand visibility. Through its platform, the company offers digital marketing services, consulting, and business intelligence, effectively targeting consumers both locally and within the diaspora of their home countries, particularly US Hispanics.

MirrAR.io specializes in an augmented reality platform tailored for innovative fashion brands, enabling a seamless integration with existing online websites, mobile applications, and social media channels. This platform enhances the customer experience by allowing consumers to visualize their preferred fit, color, and style, ultimately driving engagement and increasing sales. By providing an immersive shopping experience, MirrAR.io has demonstrated the potential to achieve up to a 25% conversion rate on website trials and a sales increase exceeding 37%. The company focuses on delivering responsive customer experiences that foster strong customer advocacy and loyalty.

TasteHit is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that enhances user engagement for online shops using Artificial Intelligence. It offers merchants data-driven tools for web, mobile, and email to boost sales performance. TasteHit can increase conversion rates by up to 20% and is easily installed by non-technical users in minutes. Its customer base comprises niche retailers, specialized marketplaces, and renowned fashion brands.

Nextome specializes in advanced Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) for indoor positioning. Their state-of-the-art technology enhances accessibility and operational efficiency in venues such as warehouses, malls, airports, hospitals, and other large indoor spaces.

ADIFF is a humanitarian fashion start-up that aims to address global issues through innovative design and large-scale donations. The company specializes in creating all-gender, one-size transformable products, including practical and durable multipurpose jackets that are waterproof and suitable for various environments. Originally developed to assist refugees, the positive consumer response led to the availability of these products for purchase. Founded by Angela Luna, ADIFF operates on a donation-driven business model, directing a portion of its profits towards vital humanitarian initiatives. By upcycling traditional waste materials to create clothing and accessories, ADIFF not only meets consumer needs but also raises awareness about the challenges faced by refugees. Every purchase contributes to providing essential items to those in need, ensuring that the brand's innovative solutions reach the most vulnerable populations.

MagicTomato operates an online grocery marketplace focused on providing locally sourced and made products. Established in September 2016 in the Geneva area, the company aims to promote sustainable grocery shopping by offering a range of non-industrial and GMO-free items, including fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, and beverages. The marketplace features over 800 products sourced from a network of approximately 30 local artisans, ensuring ultimate freshness and quality. MagicTomato's business model emphasizes reducing food waste and packaging, while facilitating same-day delivery to customers. With a commitment to enhancing consumer access to healthy and smart grocery options, the company has achieved break-even status.

Lanugo Media is a children's entertainment company that aims to connect children with their Hispanic cultural heritage. It produces original animated videos, an educational app, and live shows, all designed to instill a strong sense of identity and self-worth in children while teaching them essential skills and Spanish language. The company's content is rich in Latin culture, featuring authentic adventures, music, art, games, and Latino values. Additionally, Lanugo Media operates an online retail store selling children's apparel and accessories, further promoting Hispanic culture and language learning.

John's Crazy Socks is a social enterprise that sells socks online, including custom designs and concierge gift services, and runs a charity fundraising program that lets customers give back with their purchases. Its mission centers on spreading happiness through products and philanthropic initiatives.

Preksh is a provider of visual commerce solutions that enhances the shopping experience by offering a virtual shopping platform. The company has developed innovative technology that allows consumers to engage with a 360-degree view of physical stores, facilitating a seamless online shopping experience reminiscent of being in a brick-and-mortar environment. With a focus on augmented reality, Preksh enables retailers to engage customers more effectively, allowing them to explore products and make purchases at their convenience, anytime and anywhere. The company has also filed for patents to protect its pioneering technology, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the visual commerce sector.

They use a VR headset and a gesture recognition camera to create a high quality, enjoyable experience that will allow customers to interact naturally with products using only their hands, view from every angle and customize the product in the VR.They've created an amazing shopping experience using Virtual Reality (VR), helping reatilers by reducing physical store space, and support marketing through consumer behavior analysis.

Treasure Socks provides allergy medication and safety measurements to kids with treasures.

Pouch is a free browser extension designed to streamline the online shopping experience by automatically locating and displaying valid voucher codes and discounts for users. It simplifies the often tedious process of searching for promotional offers, allowing shoppers to access the best deals from over 3,000 stores in the UK without navigating away from the page they are on. By eradicating the need for manual code entry, Pouch saves users both time and money, enhancing their overall online purchasing experience.

Pouch is a free browser extension designed to streamline the online shopping experience by automatically locating and displaying valid voucher codes and discounts for users. It simplifies the often tedious process of searching for promotional offers, allowing shoppers to access the best deals from over 3,000 stores in the UK without navigating away from the page they are on. By eradicating the need for manual code entry, Pouch saves users both time and money, enhancing their overall online purchasing experience.

Bundy App saves people´s time waiting in lines, by providing a platform that connects university and company cafeterias with clients. It enables users to prepare and order food from smartphones, while empowering cafeterias to take data driven decisions. Bundy offers high-end business intelligence solutions for universities and a point of sale system for cafeterias. They have presence in Guadalajara, Monterrey and Mexico City, with contracts to open in 40 prestigious campuses in the next 6 months.

eFarm.cm is an online marketplace and value-chain partner in agribusiness serving Cameroon and Africa. It provides a platform to showcase agro-pastoral produce and connect producers with buyers worldwide, supported by technical and logistics services for production, harvest, and post-harvest activities in hard-to-reach farming communities. The service line includes production, preservation, purchasing and selling of produce to ensure reliable, consistent supplies, along with training through an agricultural academy. The platform features e-commerce listings, mobile and international payment integrations, and flexible pricing mechanisms, enabling agro-pastoral producers, individuals, and dealers to increase product visibility, reduce waste, and access global markets through digitally facilitated trade.

Beauty Van is a mobile shop concept who empowers beauty salons by providing: Product and service training, an Intelligent stock system, exclusive products and a great customer experience. They own 5 mobile stores and 76 customers. They plan to increase 40 units in 5 years and 42 customers per van.

Stokes Firestarters specializes in manufacturing all-natural, non-chemical fire starters made from recycled pulp, wax, and sustainably harvested wood sawdust. The company emphasizes environmentally friendly practices by utilizing only natural materials, ensuring a safe and reliable way to ignite fires. Initially created as holiday gifts using household materials, Stokes Firestarters has grown significantly and is now available in over 300 retail locations across eight states, including prominent retailers such as Whole Foods, Market Basket, Stop and Shop, and Shaws. The fire starters are designed for use with wood and charcoal, providing effective ignition with just one match. Stokes Firestarters are produced in Natick, Massachusetts, in collaboration with Charles River Industries.

Lavadero is a laundry service company based in Mexico City, offering a comprehensive range of services that include laundry, dry-cleaning, and ironing. Launched in 2014, Lavadero operates through a web and mobile app, allowing customers to conveniently schedule pickups and deliveries of their laundry directly to their home or office. The company ensures a quick turnaround, delivering laundry within 24 hours and cleaned items within 48 hours. Lavadero serves various neighborhoods across three offices in Mexico City, including Cuauhtemoc, Miguel Hidalgo, and Benito Juarez, covering areas such as Condesa, Roma Norte, Polanco, and Del Valle. Customers can make payments via cash or card, enhancing the ease of use and accessibility of its services.

Castellano Ethnic Origins designs and sells handbags, backpacks, and friendship bracelets crafted by indigenous women in Colombia. The company preserves traditional weaving techniques and supports the artisans’ communities by allocating a portion of proceeds to social programs that provide clean water, electricity, and educational resources. Customers receive culturally rooted fashion items while contributing to the economic empowerment and well‑being of the indigenous communities that produce them.

Joulez is an innovative company focused on inspiring and empowering tween girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By creating educational products that appeal specifically to girls, Joulez aims to disrupt the traditional, male-oriented STEM toy market. The company designs fashionable, programmable, and connected room décor building kits that allow girls to engage in hands-on activities while developing essential STEM skills. Through deep user testing, Joulez ensures that its products resonate with both girls and their parents. These kits not only promote creativity and personalization but also provide access to engaging online content, equipping young girls with the knowledge, vocabulary, and confidence needed to pursue careers in technology and innovation.

SensorWake SAS, established in 2015 and headquartered in Nantes, France, specializes in manufacturing and distributing innovative alarm clocks that stimulate multiple senses. Their flagship product, an olfactory alarm clock, gently rouses users with a choice of pleasant scents like croissant, espresso, or seaside, accompanied by soft visual and auditory cues. SensorWake's products are sold through both retail stores and online platforms, with a commitment to using recyclable materials. The company, a subsidiary of Maison Berger Paris, aims to promote global well-being by diffusing positive moods through its unique alarm clocks.

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

MishiPay Limited is a technology company that specializes in mobile self-checkout solutions for retail environments. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Bangalore, India, MishiPay has developed an innovative application that allows in-store shoppers to select products, scan barcodes, and make secure payments directly through their smartphones. This technology eliminates the need for traditional checkout lines, enabling customers to complete their purchases quickly and efficiently. MishiPay serves a diverse range of retailers across various sectors, including fashion, consumer electronics, DIY, sports, and convenience stores, enhancing the shopping experience by facilitating cashless transactions and reducing wait times.

My Fruit Truck brings fresh fruits and vegetables from the local market to your door. It works like the ice cream truck in the USA, it passes by your neighbourhood and you can pick your own selection of fresh fruits and vegetables directly from the truck. Bought on the day, the produces are guaranteed fresh and delivered to your door. We also adapt the selection to your preference, to help you find with us your fruits and vegetables one-stop-shop.

StyleBot37 is an online personal stylist powered by a learning algorithm.Revenues of online clothing retailers keep growing, but margins are contracting. On average, e-shoppers return 30-50% of what they purchase. The chief reason for an item being returned is that the customer is disappointed with the fit. To get the fit right and dramatically lower returns they need everyone to shop with a personal stylist! This motivated them to create StyleBot37, a plug-in for e-commerce which mimics the brains of human stylists and solves the major problem that retailers face today.

Founded in 2014, Nimble Babies is a UK-based company specializing in plant-based cleaning products designed specifically for babies. Their product range includes solutions for cleaning baby bottles and breast pumps, toys and surfaces, and clothes, all formulated to be safe and effective.

Spots is an experiential search platform that connects businesses and customers in real-time. Users want real-time info from businesses (wait time, food special, private party etc). Businesses want to share but lack a dedicated channel to do so. Spots lets business share promotions, specials, events, and alerts to users in real-time. Users get access to the real-time info they want, and businesses can engage with new and returning customers and drive more people through the door. Spots helps users to find what they're looking for and gives business a dedicated channel to engage.

Lux Labs specializes in the development of advanced optical materials, utilizing cutting-edge nanophotonics and polymer fabrication techniques. The company's flagship innovation is a transparent display technology designed to transform any window or clear surface into a projection screen. This proprietary technology employs optical angular selective film and wavelength-selective scattering film, enabling consumers to retrofit various clear substrates for use as fully transparent displays.

RUSTYS is an Israeli healthy lifestyle bringing mindful snacking to the local market without compromising on taste. RUSTYS Nut Butters & Treats is a local Israeli healthy lifestyle brand giving the local market the ability to eat healthy without having to compromise on taste. They use locally sourced nuts to help promote local agriculture and combine them with organic flavors from around the globe such as Canadian maple syrup to create the most delicious nut butter spreads. Their online presence, community events and recipes they share with their audience help Israelis live healthier more active lives.

Technis specializes in transforming physical spaces into intelligent, interactive environments. They develop innovative touch-enabled surfaces and data analytics software to collect real-time insights on foot traffic, customer behavior, energy usage, and environmental conditions, serving sectors such as real estate, retail, facility management, education, and transportation.

MayoreoTotal.com is an innovative online grocery platform that aims to transform the wholesale grocery market in Mexico, valued at approximately 20 billion USD. The company focuses on serving corporates, retail stores, and restaurants by providing a web-based shopping solution that offers a diverse range of grocery products at competitive prices. By facilitating a shift from traditional offline purchasing to a streamlined online experience, MayoreoTotal.com enables users to buy groceries quickly and efficiently, enhancing convenience and accessibility in the wholesale distribution channel.