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InCarda Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for cardiovascular diseases. Founded in 2009 and based in Newark, California, the company specializes in a novel inhaled treatment approach to manage acute cardiovascular conditions. Its lead product, InRhythm, is an inhaled formulation of an antiarrhythmic drug designed to treat paroxysmal atrial fibrillation quickly, allowing patients to administer the therapy in various settings, such as at home or work. By delivering medication directly to cardiac tissue, InCarda's therapy aims to provide effective treatment for atrial arrhythmias with a simplified approach. The company has completed Phase 1 clinical trials and is currently advancing its lead product through Phase 2 trials.

Lamabang, a Chinese social network and ecommerce company. Lamabang targets women at four different stages in their journey to parenthood: pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting. The original Lamabang website is a web portal with articles, forums, and a Weibo-style social network complete with a news feed. More than just parenting, topics range from fashion to healthcare to lifestyle.

Guangzhou Lizhi Network Technology Co., Ltd. operates an interactive audio community and entertainment platform in China, primarily through its Lizhi app, which allows users to record, edit, store, and share their voices on mobile devices. Founded in 2010 and based in Guangzhou, the company focuses on enabling individuals to showcase their vocal talents and connect through audio content. Lizhi provides a variety of services, including podcasts, audio live streaming, and other interactive features, fostering a vibrant community of audio content creators. The company has also formed partnerships, such as with Xpeng Motors, to integrate its audio offerings into in-car systems. Lizhi aims to create a global audio community that transcends cultural boundaries, promoting user engagement and diverse entertainment experiences through voice.

Apellis Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutic compounds through inhibiting the complement system for treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Its lead product candidate, pegcetacoplan, is in Phase III trials for geographic atrophy in age-related macular degeneration and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, among other indications.

Metao.com is an online retailer specializing in cross-border e-commerce, headquartered in Beijing. It offers a platform for Chinese consumers to purchase high-quality, internationally-branded products directly from overseas suppliers. With over 10,000 commodities sourced from nearly 100 foreign brands through dozens of suppliers, Metao.com provides real-time pricing updates based on current exchange rates and supports RMB payment via PayPal. The company prioritizes secure and efficient logistics to ensure a convenient and affordable shopping experience for its users.

Idibon, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing natural language processing solutions to help organizations comprehend their unstructured language data. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides advanced text analytics across hundreds of languages, achieving high levels of accuracy. Idibon's technology transforms unstructured data from sources such as emails, social media, and websites into structured answers for critical business intelligence queries. Utilizing a proprietary human-in-the-loop machine learning approach, Idibon enables marketers, data scientists, and application developers to create adaptable and precise natural language processing solutions tailored to specific business challenges, all without the need for coding expertise.

Beijing Woqu International Travel Service Co., Ltd., operating through its platform Woqu.com, specializes in providing outbound travel services for Chinese-speaking customers worldwide. Founded in 2013 and based in Shenzhen, the company offers a comprehensive range of travel products, including local tour packages, transportation, lodging, and tour guides. Woqu.com acts as a one-stop online travel reservation platform, allowing users to plan personalized overseas trips by selecting from various options such as tours, hotels, tickets, visas, shopping, car rentals, and travel insurance. The platform caters to travelers interested in destinations across the Americas, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Thailand, and Europe, enabling them to customize their travel routes and make direct reservations. Additionally, Woqu provides guidance on essential travel tasks, enhancing the overall travel experience for its clients.

Snowball Finance Ltd. is a Beijing-based internet financial information service provider that operates the online platforms iMeigu.com and Xueqiu.com. iMeigu.com offers stock quotes, business news, and analysis reports for Chinese companies listed in the United States, catering to American stock investors in China. Xueqiu.com serves as a social network for Chinese investors, providing them with investment solutions, cross-market data queries, newsletter subscriptions, and interactive communication services. The platform encompasses information on A shares, Hong Kong stocks, and the U.S. stock market, making it a comprehensive resource for investors looking to engage in various markets.

Meilapp.com is a Shenzhen-based e-commerce platform specializing in beauty and cosmetics products. Launched in 2013, the company has amassed nearly one million daily active users who utilize its web portal and mobile applications to share and purchase a wide range of beauty items. Meilapp.com focuses on marketing, brand building, and team expansion to enhance its presence in the industry.

Lamabang, a Chinese social network and ecommerce company. Lamabang targets women at four different stages in their journey to parenthood: pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting. The original Lamabang website is a web portal with articles, forums, and a Weibo-style social network complete with a news feed. More than just parenting, topics range from fashion to healthcare to lifestyle.