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PhotoniCare, Inc. is a medical device company based in Champaign, Illinois, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing innovative diagnostic tools for middle ear infections, particularly through its flagship product, the TOMi Scope. This handheld device utilizes advanced light-based technology, specifically near-infrared light waves, to provide 3D visualization of the middle ear beyond the eardrum. By enabling physicians to directly and harmlessly visualize the middle ear, PhotoniCare's technology allows for rapid assessment of middle ear conditions, assisting in determining the appropriate treatment, whether it be antibiotics or surgical intervention. The company's imaging platform also presents potential for future growth beyond otology.

ATLAS Space Operations, Inc. is a company focused on transforming satellite communications and data management. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, ATLAS develops the ATLAS Freedom Software Platform, a cloud-based system that enables users to efficiently gather and analyze information from space. This innovative platform features flexible scheduling, cloud processing, and a global network of antennas, allowing clients to optimize their satellite communications at a lower cost. By leveraging advanced technology and a unique approach to space-based communications, ATLAS aims to provide more accessible and scalable solutions for organizations engaged in satellite operations.

SupportPay is a payment platform designed to assist single, divorced, separated, and blended families in managing their financial relationships. The platform enables users to share, manage, and track expenses, payments, and schedules related to child support. Through its application, parents can easily track expenses, store receipts, dispute items, and facilitate payments directly between one another. SupportPay is accessible to consumers and can also be offered as an employee benefit, providing a comprehensive solution for families navigating the complexities of financial arrangements. The company is owned by Smart Family Tech, Inc., which acquired its assets following the liquidation of its predecessor, Ittavi, Inc.

ADHD Online provides a formal evaluation for mental health conditions from its licensed psychologist's nationwide network. ADHD Online also provides treatment including medication management, virtual therapy, and other resources. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

ONL Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, focused on developing innovative therapies to protect and improve vision in patients with retinal diseases. Established in 2006, the company specializes in creating photoreceptor protective agents that target the FAS apoptotic pathway, offering potential protection for photoreceptors. Its drug programs are designed to address serious, vision-threatening conditions, including retinal detachment, ultimately aiming to enhance surgical outcomes and patient quality of life through the use of small-molecule peptides.

Wedge is a web-based platform that specializes in one-way recorded video interviews, catering to the evolving needs of modern recruitment. Its innovative tool allows hiring teams to engage with candidates through video resumes, streamlining the hiring process. By enabling candidates to respond to basic behavioral-based interview questions, Wedge enhances the quality of hires while also helping human resource departments save time and reduce hiring costs. This approach allows companies to efficiently filter candidates and make informed hiring decisions.

Movellus, Inc. is a semiconductor company that specializes in designing, developing, fabricating, testing, and manufacturing mixed-signal semiconductors. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Silicon Valley, California; Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Toronto, Canada, the company offers a range of products including clock generators, phase-locked loops (PLLs), delay-locked loops (DLLs), programmable oscillators, and low-dropout regulators (LDOs). Movellus is focused on creating process-portable and ultra-low power analog intellectual property (IP), aiming to enhance system-on-chip (SoC) performance while lowering power consumption. Its technology addresses the challenges of clock distribution in high-performance and low-power chips, ultimately enabling improved energy efficiency and maintaining clock speeds for applications in artificial intelligence, networking, and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).