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AiDEN Auto is a developer of automotive software that enables real‑time vehicle communication and in‑car services. Its platform allows original equipment manufacturers to integrate services such as insurance, maintenance, parking, and food ordering while ensuring data privacy and compliance. The system gives drivers full control over data‑sharing preferences.

Lapsi Health is a medical technology company founded in January 2022 in Amsterdam that develops biomarker and sound‑based diagnostic solutions. The company creates advanced audio and photo‑sensor platforms that capture physiological data, which are then analyzed with artificial intelligence to provide non‑clinical, remote monitoring and screening for a range of diseases. By integrating a digital stethoscope with sophisticated sound processing and AI, Lapsi Health aims to democratize access to high‑quality healthcare insights, enabling patients and providers to detect and manage conditions outside traditional clinical settings.

LAAM is an online marketplace specializing in fashion, offering a diverse range of clothing, footwear, and accessories. The platform focuses on providing designer wear and luxury products, featuring a curated selection of various Pakistani designer brands, prêt, and lifestyle items. By bringing these diverse offerings together, LAAM enables users to discover personalized and creative merchandise in a single, accessible location. The company's commitment to showcasing high-quality fashion reflects its aim to cater to a discerning customer base seeking unique styles and luxury experiences.

Operator of a consumer brand marketplace intended to grow in global hyper-growth brands and transform them into global brands. The company's product centralizes and optimizes back-end operations while driving innovation through product development and its proprietary technology stack, and invests in e-commerce native consumer brands, enabling businesses with growth opportunities in consumer products, serving in different industries such as electronics, textiles, and food categories.

Truckistan is a logistics platform focused on enhancing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of shipping. The company offers features such as real-time tracking, customer dashboards, and account management, ensuring guaranteed transit times for its clients. Additionally, Truckistan provides software-as-a-service tools that facilitate routing, vehicle loading, and the implementation of RFID technology across the supply chain. Through these innovative solutions, Truckistan aims to help clients reduce costs while promoting environmentally sustainable transportation practices.

Ubicept specializes in computer vision technology. They offer machine learning services by integrating advanced image sensors with proprietary algorithms. Their product suite includes photon-counting cameras, edge photon processing capabilities, and a private developer portal.

PartnerSlate is an online platform facilitating strategic partnerships between food and beverage brands and contract manufacturers across North America. It streamlines the manufacturing process by connecting brands with reliable production partners, reducing sourcing delays, and enabling efficient market scaling of new products.

Byonyks is an early-stage company based in Chicago, developing next-generation, low-cost devices for home-based peritoneal dialysis. Its mission is to revolutionize dialysis therapy for kidney failure patients worldwide, providing high-quality, cost-effective care.

Homeward delivers innovative rural health services for over 60 million Americans residing in rural communities. It employs multidisciplinary care teams offering both virtual and on-site care via mobile units, along with remote monitoring to enhance patient connections to high-quality, affordable healthcare.

Founded in 2017, Advekit operates an online platform that connects patients with mental health professionals. It uses user preferences, zip code, and insurance information to facilitate matches. The platform improves access to quality treatment, simplifies payment using insurance benefits, and offers a sliding-scale fee structure based on users' ability to pay.

De Oro Devices is a device that re-establishing the connection between the brain and the body. Attach a NexStride to cane, walker, and walking poles that help to reduce the duration and frequency of freezing episodes.

Manara is a business that connects global technology companies with untapped Arab tech talent, particularly focusing on computer science graduates from Palestine and women across the Middle East and North Africa region. The company vets and trains these individuals, enabling them to enhance their skills and secure remote or onsite job opportunities in leading tech firms worldwide. Manara's mission is to foster growth within the Arab tech sector by unlocking its human potential.

NyquistAI is a developer of a global data platform that specializes in transforming unstructured life science data into actionable insights. By leveraging advanced machine learning technology, NyquistAI connects various data sources, including global clinical trials and real-world information, to offer a comprehensive view of the Medtech landscape. The platform is designed to help healthcare professionals access and compile critical life science data, enabling them to make informed decisions in research and business strategy development. NyquistAI aims to provide a customizable experience that equips users with credible, up-to-date content and expertise throughout the entire innovation lifecycle, thereby facilitating enhanced research and the identification of new opportunities within the life sciences sector.

EmTech Institute is a digital training center that motivates, trains, and integrates the new generation within the technological ecosystems. EmTech Institute was founded in 2019 and was headquartered in California, United States.

Empowerly, Inc. is an education technology company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in personalized college counseling and tutoring services for students in grades 7-12, as well as transfer and graduate students. Formerly known as Synocate, the company utilizes a data-driven approach to provide tailored college application counseling, connecting students with trained counselors who cater to their individual needs. Empowerly's platform operates on a team-based human intelligence model, facilitating personalized guidance for college admissions and career planning. By leveraging expert recommendations, Empowerly aims to help students achieve their goals of acceptance into preferred universities and securing internships, ultimately empowering them to succeed in their academic and professional journeys.

SOKNA is a provider of comprehensive funeral services designed to honor the lives of departed individuals. The company facilitates a range of offerings, including burial permits, body preparation, cemetery setup, and transportation. Additionally, SOKNA assists with hall booking and the creation of obituaries, ensuring that families can navigate the logistics of mourning with dignity and ease. The company also provides services for Sadaqah Jariyah and giveaways, alongside repatriation for those who wish to return loved ones to their place of origin. In addition to these essential services, SOKNA offers high-end coffins, personalized souvenirs, and floral tributes, catering to the diverse needs and preferences of its clients.

Retailo is an online B2B marketplace focused on digitizing the retail supply chain in the MENAP region. Founded in July 2020 by former Careem executives, the company is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Retailo has rapidly emerged as a leading startup, serving over 35,000 active retailers who can access more than 2,000 stock-keeping units (SKUs) through its app, with deliveries made within 24 hours of order placement. The company operates multiple warehouses across various cities in the MENAP region, managing a vast inventory from hundreds of brands, including direct partners. With a workforce of over 500 employees, Retailo processes tens of thousands of orders each month. Its mission is to simplify retail operations and enhance supply chain accessibility, aiming to unlock the earning potential of 10 million small and medium-sized enterprise retailers across the region and contribute to the overall economic growth.

All3D.ai develops AI-based 3D scanning and animation technology for businesses. Its platform generates hyper-realistic, low-cost, reusable product images and virtual spaces, enhancing visualization and branding.

Bookme.pk is a prominent online ticketing platform in Pakistan, established in 2012 and headquartered in Lahore. It serves as a comprehensive solution for users to book tickets for movies, transportation, and events, catering to over 4.6 million registered customers. The platform features a user-friendly interface that enables customers to easily browse upcoming movies, check showtimes, review bus schedules, and reserve seats. Bookme.pk has integrated with major payment platforms in Pakistan, including JazzCash and Easypaisa, ensuring a cashless and seamless checkout experience. Additionally, it boasts partnerships with over 50 bus companies and 200 airlines, making it one of the largest e-commerce platforms in the country in terms of digital transactions.

Intellihealth develops medical technology software to diagnose obesity-related diseases. The company's flagship product, Evolve, enables medical providers to offer effective medical obesity treatment to new and existing patients, both via telehealth and in person.

Vincere Health Inc. is a health technology company based in Allston, Massachusetts, founded in 2019 at the Harvard Innovation Labs. The company specializes in developing a health engagement platform aimed at assisting users in quitting smoking and making healthier choices. Its application combines behavioral nudges, evidence-based interventions, and personalized coaching, allowing users to set individual goals and monitor their progress. Users engage with the platform by using an attachable breathalyzer device to verify adherence to their smoking reduction goals. The application incentivizes users with periodic financial rewards for reducing their smoking and achieving cessation. By leveraging real-time health data and intelligent incentives, Vincere Health addresses significant healthcare challenges, particularly in smoking cessation and chronic disease management.

Levro is a US-based financial technology company that operates a multicurrency platform designed to facilitate international business transactions. The platform allows companies to send and receive payments in 34 currencies across 168 countries, enabling them to hold, convert, and manage multiple currencies through a single account. By leveraging intelligent API-driven payment solutions, Levro aims to optimize costs, speed, and compliance, making global financial operations more efficient. The company focuses on simplifying and automating payments at scale, providing businesses with a modern banking solution that is significantly more affordable than traditional financial institutions. Levro's mission is to enhance the financial infrastructure for global businesses, enabling them to seamlessly interact with customers and suppliers worldwide.

Adway International, Inc., established in 2018 and based in Beverly Hills, California, specializes in out-of-home advertising services. It offers a digital advertising platform enabling advertisers to launch and monitor their campaigns, and provides vehicle-based advertisement display services using projection technology to show static images and full HD video. This innovative approach allows for flexible and targeted geo-fencing, making Adway a unique player in the advertising industry.

Twine is a technology company that focuses on enhancing connectivity for remote teams through its innovative platform designed for deep networking. The company's solutions cater to the needs of virtual events and facilitate meaningful interactions among team members, thereby fostering collaboration and engagement in a digital environment. By providing tools that support effective communication and networking, Twine aims to bridge the gap created by physical distance, enabling teams to thrive in a remote work setting.

KTrade is an investment platform that facilitates direct access to equity markets in Pakistan. The firm offers a range of products and services, including equities, commodities, fixed income, and foreign exchange sales and trading. Additionally, KTrade provides securities and economic research to a diverse client base, which includes individuals, high net worth individuals, pension funds, institutional investors, and corporations. By connecting capital with growth companies, KTrade aims to enhance investment opportunities within the public equity and fixed income markets of Pakistan. Established in January 2005 and headquartered in Karachi, KTrade operates as a subsidiary of KASB Bank Limited.

PartnerSlate is an online platform facilitating strategic partnerships between food and beverage brands and contract manufacturers across North America. It streamlines the manufacturing process by connecting brands with reliable production partners, reducing sourcing delays, and enabling efficient market scaling of new products.

Sehat Kahani is a Pakistan-based digital health company that connects patients with doctors through chat, audio, and video consultations via a mobile application and intermediary-assisted telemedicine centers. It operates e-health centers and provides home healthcare, diagnostics, and at-home pharmacy services to expand access for individual consumers, corporate employees, and patients in hard-to-reach areas. The platform supports on-demand and scheduled consultations, enabling affordable, quality care across urban and rural communities.

Zadar Labs specializes in developing advanced imaging radar sensors aimed at enhancing the capabilities of autonomous robots. The company's technology addresses the gap between sensing hardware and perception software by integrating flexible, open-access sensors with proprietary signal and data processing techniques. This innovative approach allows for improved radar performance, offering high resolution and precision. As a result, Zadar Labs enables automated robotics to navigate safely around humans, other robots, and static objects across various environments and surfaces.

Founded in 2019, Trash Warrior specializes in on-demand junk removal services, including cardboard recycling, weed removal, graffiti cleaning, exterior maintenance, gardening, and power washing. Based in San Francisco, the company combines independent contractors with tech-enabled solutions to provide reliable, convenient waste management.

BixData is a technology company that specializes in system, application, and network monitoring tools designed to provide comprehensive oversight of server operations. Its solutions are tailored for next-generation IT management, enabling users to monitor various aspects of their IT infrastructure efficiently. In addition to BixData, the company is associated with Nubix, an edge-native application platform that facilitates the development, deployment, and management of Internet of Things (IoT) and edge applications. Nubix is particularly notable for its ability to operate on minimal computing devices, allowing developers to process data directly at the source where it is generated. Founded in 2017 and based in Colorado, BixData is focused on advancing capabilities in IT and edge computing.

Founded in 2014, Akido Labs develops a platform that integrates software with hospital health record systems. Its solutions handle HL7 integration, ETL, lab systems, and other health system data sources, providing API documentation, client libraries, and support services.

Zadar Labs specializes in developing advanced imaging radar sensors aimed at enhancing the capabilities of autonomous robots. The company's technology addresses the gap between sensing hardware and perception software by integrating flexible, open-access sensors with proprietary signal and data processing techniques. This innovative approach allows for improved radar performance, offering high resolution and precision. As a result, Zadar Labs enables automated robotics to navigate safely around humans, other robots, and static objects across various environments and surfaces.

Founded in 2019, Brelyon specializes in manufacturing immersive display solutions. Its flagship product is a headset-free virtual monitor, offering an alternative to multi-monitor setups and VR headsets for office, gaming, and teleoperations.

Almanac is a technology company specializing in asynchronous collaboration software. It provides a modern document editor equipped with version control for managing changes across documents, along with automated workflows for reviews, revisions, and suggestions. The platform aims to empower innovative companies and distributed teams by fostering organization, transparency, and efficient communication, thereby reducing the need for excessive meetings and messages.

Enquire AI operates as a technology-driven marketplace focused on delivering real-time insights powered by artificial intelligence. The company develops an advanced insights engine that utilizes a multifactor algorithm to identify and connect clients with the most suitable subject-matter experts from a vast network of over 1,500 professionals across more than 100 countries. This platform streamlines the process of engaging expertise, allowing clients to quickly assess experts' backgrounds and ratings, schedule calls, and collaborate on projects. Enquire AI aims to transform knowledge acquisition by integrating human judgment with robotic process automation and data analytics, thus providing high-quality global business and policy insights efficiently and cost-effectively. Its clientele includes Fortune 500 companies, major consultancies, hedge funds, and mid-sized financial institutions, all of whom benefit from the company’s innovative approach to expert engagement.

Attestiv Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, specializes in a software solution that authenticates digital photos and videos for various industries such as insurance, public safety, real estate, automotive, news media, and banking. Its AI-powered platform scans existing or newly captured visual content to detect fraudulence, thereby reducing risk and enhancing customer experience across these sectors.

Evermed is a company founded in 2018 and based in New York, specializing in the development of a virtual medical conference platform that enhances the impact of medical education. The platform serves as an online aggregator for medical conferences, featuring an AI-powered interface that provides healthcare professionals with on-demand access to educational resources. By leveraging technology and customization, Evermed creates user experiences similar to popular streaming services, facilitating effective engagement and education for healthcare providers. This innovative approach aims to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of medical education through virtual meeting venues.

Zadar Labs specializes in developing advanced imaging radar sensors aimed at enhancing the capabilities of autonomous robots. The company's technology addresses the gap between sensing hardware and perception software by integrating flexible, open-access sensors with proprietary signal and data processing techniques. This innovative approach allows for improved radar performance, offering high resolution and precision. As a result, Zadar Labs enables automated robotics to navigate safely around humans, other robots, and static objects across various environments and surfaces.

Medaptive Health is a developer of patient engagement technology aimed at transforming the operation of clinical trials. The company offers an open-source solution that leverages platforms such as CareKit, ResearchKit, and ResearchStack to create health offerings. Medaptive Health's technology automates engagement, providing personalized support to large populations while delivering insights through built-in analytics. This approach addresses common challenges in clinical research, helping organizations to save time and resources and enhance the efficiency of clinical trials.

Viral Launch, Inc. is a software and services platform that empowers brands to successfully launch and grow their presence in the Amazon marketplace. Founded in 2014 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company offers a comprehensive suite of tools and resources tailored for both private-label and major brands. Viral Launch enables users to identify promising product ideas, analyze sales trends, and gain insights into competitors, allowing them to make informed business decisions. The platform's proprietary ARCS algorithm provides dynamic and accurate data, supporting sellers in optimizing their listings, managing PPC campaigns, and enhancing customer reviews. Additionally, Viral Launch offers creative and consulting services to further assist entrepreneurs in navigating the complexities of online retail, making it a valuable partner for those looking to thrive in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

IrisVision specializes in digital vision technologies. It has developed the world's first smart visual assistive device using wearable VR technology, designed to help millions of visually impaired individuals regain sight, achieve independence, and enhance their daily lives.

Founded in 2015, Finhabits offers an investment management application that provides diversified portfolios, IRA accounts, and personalized financial advice. It monitors investments daily, rebalances portfolios, and reinvests dividends as needed.

Arkestro is a technology company specializing in predictive procurement software designed to enhance savings and supply chain performance for businesses. Their platform pre-embeds preferred outcomes into any system or process, allowing companies to orchestrate activities across various systems using instant forecasts and real-time collaboration. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Arkestro's cloud-based automated negotiation software optimizes procurement savings and increases vendor participation, leading to significant cost reductions in managed services and raw materials solicitations.

GroGuru Inc. is a technology company based in La Jolla, California, specializing in smart irrigation solutions for agriculture. Founded in 2014, GroGuru provides software as a service that enables farmers to monitor and manage irrigation effectively. The company leverages an Internet of Things (IoT) sensor network to deliver precise measurements of soil moisture, salinity, and temperature. By utilizing advanced analytics, GroGuru offers real-time insights and recommendations that help farmers optimize water usage, improve crop yields, and make informed decisions regarding irrigation schedules and fertilizer application. The company's solutions aim to promote sustainable farming practices while reducing input costs and conserving vital water resources.

Wordly is a technology company that specializes in automated, real-time language translation through its AI-based platform. The platform facilitates seamless spoken communication by providing translation in both audio and text formats, making it ideal for conferences, webinars, and business meetings. Utilizing advanced natural language processing and machine learning algorithms, Wordly delivers contextual translations that enhance user experience and enable individuals to participate in conversations in their preferred languages. The solution is designed to be user-friendly, allowing users to engage in multilingual discussions on various smartphone and connected devices.

Conversifi offers on-demand language practice and cross-cultural exchange via video chat, connecting language learners with native speakers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Washington, DC, the company provides a platform that pairs learners with native speakers for conversation sessions. The platform includes conversation guides aligned to the learner's level and sessions that are recorded to review progress, enabling learners and coaches to exchange personalized feedback.

Pyze is a technology company that develops platforms for consumer applications and enterprise operations. Its Growth Intelligence platform helps mobile app publishers grow and monetize loyal users by enabling push, in‑app messaging, email, and SMS campaigns, and by tracking iMessage apps and chatbots across Web, SaaS, and native apps. Pyze also offers an AI‑driven process intelligence platform that analyzes business processes in near real time to detect bottlenecks, identify hotspots, and improve efficiency and outcomes. The company provides digital transformation capabilities through usage and productivity insights, process optimization and automation, task mining, and real‑time product analytics to boost user adoption and project ROI. It partners with low‑code, BPM, and RPA platforms to migrate legacy applications and optimize cross‑platform operations. Pyze is based in San Carlos, California, and has been recognized by leading technology research firms for cross‑platform analytics and engagement capabilities.

Tivic Health is a bioelectronic therapeutics company that specializes in developing non-invasive medical devices aimed at enhancing healthcare through neuroscience. The company's flagship product, ClearUP Sinus Pain Relief, is a handheld device designed to provide temporary relief from sinus pain and congestion associated with conditions such as nasal allergies and chronic sinusitis. This clinically proven device utilizes ultra-low current electrical waves to activate the body’s natural healing mechanisms, offering an alternative to conventional pharmaceutical treatments. Tivic Health received FDA clearance for ClearUP on January 2, 2019, and began shipping the product in September 2019, marking a significant advancement in the field of bioelectronic medicine.

Phamily has delivered results at the quality and growth-focused health networks and medical groups around the country. It is a provider of a patient engagement platform intended to make ccm possible and profitable. Its platform replaces the telephone and difficult-to-use patient portals, enabling existing clinical staff to efficiently manage all the day-to-day ccm work with minimal involvement from busier practice leads and physicians.

Alyce, Inc. is an AI-powered platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in personalized gifting for sales and marketing. Founded in 2015, the company redefines direct mail and promotional gifting through its scalable and sustainable approach to account-based marketing. Alyce's platform leverages social data to recommend ideal gifts, simplifying the process of sending personalized gifts to clients and prospects. It handles everything from order and shipping to reporting, facilitating one-to-one gifting and large-scale campaigns. This innovative platform aims to foster genuine relationships in the B2B space, providing measurable outcomes that significantly enhance account engagement and sales pipeline performance compared to traditional methods.

Founded in 2015, Cover Financial specializes in mobile-first insurance brokerage services. It offers a range of commercial insurance coverages, including property, liability, cyber, and more, through its user-friendly mobile application.

Amalgam Rx is a digital health company focused on creating custom digital therapies that integrate clinical and behavioral health interventions to enhance patient self-management for chronic diseases. The company aims to improve clinical and behavioral outcomes through its innovative platform, which offers features such as data insights, clinical decision support tools, and patient engagement resources. By partnering with life sciences companies, Amalgam accelerates the development and commercialization of clinically validated solutions tailored to address specific chronic conditions. Led by a team of experienced professionals from various fields, Amalgam Rx seeks to leverage technology to improve the lives of individuals living with chronic diseases.

CargoSense, Inc. is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company based in Reston, Virginia, that specializes in providing logistics oversight solutions for supply chain networks. Founded in 2012, CargoSense offers a range of collaborative supply chain software and applications tailored to various industries, including transportation, life sciences, and food and beverage. Its suite of products includes CARGOSENSE SUPPLY for cold chain oversight, CARGOSENSE FRESH for compliance with regulations, CARGOSENSE CLINICAL for monitoring clinical trials, and CARGOSENSE CONTROL for real-time load sensor management. The company utilizes advanced data analytics, cloud-based storage, and Bluetooth sensors to deliver comprehensive visibility into shipment conditions, including temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors. This enables customers to ensure product quality, comply with regulatory standards, and reduce shipping costs while minimizing product loss. CargoSense's innovative approach effectively transforms logistics data into actionable insights, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability across diverse sectors.

AutoComplete, Inc. is an insurance-technology company headquartered in San Francisco, California. It focuses on integrating artificial intelligence at the point of sale, specifically targeting the substantial car insurance market valued at $311 billion. The company has developed an AI-driven platform that simplifies the process of obtaining auto protection, aiming to enhance the user experience by minimizing effort in securing automotive insurance. Through its innovative software, AutoComplete seeks to provide efficient solutions that redefine how consumers engage with auto insurance services.