TripScout, Inc. is a travel entertainment company based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2015. It has developed an application that enables travelers to visually discover destinations through a variety of content, including articles, posts, blogs, photos, and videos contributed by influencers and publishers. The application allows users to create personalized travel itineraries by mapping relevant content, serving as an up-to-date travel guide for those eager to explore new places. TripScout aims to enhance the travel planning experience by providing a comprehensive platform tailored to the needs of modern travelers.
Equipifi specializes in developing financial software aimed at streamlining the payments ecosystem. Its technology platform provides banks and credit unions with buy now, pay later solutions, enhancing the consumer experience by reducing friction in transactions. The software includes features such as automatic push notifications, SMS, and email alerts, as well as integration with online and mobile banking systems. This ensures a straightforward user experience and offers dashboard access for real-time performance and usage insights. Ultimately, Equipifi's solutions empower consumers to easily access and benefit from buy now, pay later options.
Equipifi specializes in developing financial software aimed at streamlining the payments ecosystem. Its technology platform provides banks and credit unions with buy now, pay later solutions, enhancing the consumer experience by reducing friction in transactions. The software includes features such as automatic push notifications, SMS, and email alerts, as well as integration with online and mobile banking systems. This ensures a straightforward user experience and offers dashboard access for real-time performance and usage insights. Ultimately, Equipifi's solutions empower consumers to easily access and benefit from buy now, pay later options.
Welby Health allows doctors to collect real-time patient data, such as blood sugar, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry, to manage patient care and be reimbursed. Monitor their patients' blood pressure levels to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations and to ensure compliance with medications. Monitoring both weight and heart health will help them get a comprehensive view of their patients with CHF.
Covie Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Pflugerville, Texas, that specializes in providing solutions for real-time retrieval and validation of insurance records directly from issuing carriers. Founded in 2020 by experts from the software and insurance industries, Covie's platform connects businesses to a comprehensive network of insurers through a single interface. This allows property managers, gig economy workers, institutions, carriers, and developers to access and manage insurance data more efficiently. The platform aims to enhance user experience by simplifying the process of transacting insurance policies and understanding risk exposure, thereby addressing inefficiencies in the industry and promoting better risk management practices.
Fixer is headache-free home repair. Customers book a skilled, experienced Fixer for any kind of home maintenance issue - confirming the hourly rate, estimate, and date + time online in seconds. The Fixer team handles any number of tasks big or small, often in just one visit. Quick, easy, finished. Fixer is a public benefit corp committed to providing training, certification and sustainable career paths for men and women in home repair and building trades.
Urban Sky is developing the first-ever reusable 'micro-sat' version of a near-space balloon, armed with sensors that collect high-value Earth observation data over entire cities, serving a multi-billion dollar imagery market and making daily and weekly aerial imagery collection a cost-effective reality. Leveraging advances in component miniaturization, first-of-its-kind balloon reusability, and the high vantage point of the stratosphere, the Microballoon drastically reduces the cost of high-resolution remote sensing and weather-related data capture over broad areas, leading to more impactful data over more areas than ever before. With a new wealth of data from the stratosphere - this completely untapped layer of Earth’s atmosphere - we can fundamentally change the collective human understanding of the surface of our planet and urban centers.
Pliant.io, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in infrastructure automation. The company provides an orchestration, automation, and response (OAR) platform known as Pliant, which enables IT operations teams to efficiently plan, build, and deploy API-level automations. This platform facilitates the automation of complex cross-domain processes through its graphical representations and uniform building blocks. Pliant's solutions cater to a variety of use cases, including virtual machine provisioning, server auditing and remediation, IT service management orchestration, hybrid network configuration, and application delivery and security. By enabling rapid development and deployment of IT automation, Pliant addresses the evolving demands of complex business processes.
Covie Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Pflugerville, Texas, that specializes in providing solutions for real-time retrieval and validation of insurance records directly from issuing carriers. Founded in 2020 by experts from the software and insurance industries, Covie's platform connects businesses to a comprehensive network of insurers through a single interface. This allows property managers, gig economy workers, institutions, carriers, and developers to access and manage insurance data more efficiently. The platform aims to enhance user experience by simplifying the process of transacting insurance policies and understanding risk exposure, thereby addressing inefficiencies in the industry and promoting better risk management practices.
TripScout, Inc. is a travel entertainment company based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2015. It has developed an application that enables travelers to visually discover destinations through a variety of content, including articles, posts, blogs, photos, and videos contributed by influencers and publishers. The application allows users to create personalized travel itineraries by mapping relevant content, serving as an up-to-date travel guide for those eager to explore new places. TripScout aims to enhance the travel planning experience by providing a comprehensive platform tailored to the needs of modern travelers.
XILO is a quoting and sales automation platform for insurance agencies. Their platform takes the same technology that these digital agencies and writers spent $7B to advertise and puts it in the hands of the independent agency. It eliminates data entry for insurance agencies by providing them with world-class quoting experience forms that integrate into all their Raters, AMS', and Acords. Founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Diego, California, United States.
Fairmarkit is an intelligent sourcing platform that empowers organizations to more efficiently purchase the goods and services they need. By equipping procurement and supply-chain teams with automation and data, Fairmarkit promotes competitive bidding while reducing manual work within existing processes. Leveraged by innovative procurement departments across a number of industries, such as Univision, ServiceNow, and the MBTA, Fairmarkit aims to revolutionize the way organizations make purchases.
Market Wagon, Inc. operates an online platform that connects farmers and food producers directly with consumers, facilitating the sale of a wide range of products including produce, eggs, cheese, meat, snacks, soups, baked goods, and ready-to-eat meals. Established in 2016 and based in Carmel, Indiana, the company serves several locations including Indianapolis, Lafayette, Evansville, and Kokomo, providing delivery services to homes and businesses. By offering comprehensive e-commerce solutions, inventory management, and logistics support, Market Wagon enables local food producers to focus on their farming while efficiently reaching customers in their communities.
Phood is a startup company developing a food waste prevention platform that aims to reduce food waste.
The platform utilizes data analytics and artificial intelligence to capture the food that businesses, such as restaurants, are purchasing, preparing, and are stored in refrigerators or on shelves to cut food waste in half and helps food businesses build a more resilient food system and supply chain.
IN 2015, Luc Dang and Nick Kruczek established the company New York, New York.
Shotcall, Inc. operates an online platform designed to connect streamers, content creators, and organizations with their fans through paid engagement opportunities. Founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, the platform enables gamers to participate in private competitions, coaching sessions, and charity tournaments, with the option for creators to charge fees for these events. Shotcall facilitates deeper community engagement by allowing creators to organize events with control over session length, lobby size, and pricing, thus generating new revenue streams and high-quality content. By incentivizing social interactions, Shotcall helps bridge the gap between gamers and their fan communities, fostering a vibrant ecosystem for direct engagement and monetization.
As a managed marketplace, we leverage technology and 3rd parties to streamline service - the sweet spot between dated traditions and a modern approach. Currently, we connect vacation rental hosts with cleaners but inevitably we’ll disrupt the service industry by creating the world’s largest cleaning company.
Reema Health is a technology startup focused on bridging the gaps between healthcare and social care. The company operates a healthcare platform that connects individuals with care and resources through tech-enabled community guides. By offering a personalized, community-based approach, Reema Health aims to help people identify specific steps to improve their behavioral health. This initiative facilitates easier access to medical care and supports individuals in enhancing their overall quality of life.
Retail Aware Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, specializes in developing wireless sensors that provide real-time insights into consumer behavior and retail execution. The company's Business-Intelligence-as-a-Sensor technology counts people, tracks actions, and triggers alerts, enabling brands and retailers to uncover shelf-level opportunities for optimizing merchandising and enhancing the return on investment of trade and field marketing initiatives. Retail Aware's sensors measure various metrics, including audience engagement, footfall, dwell time, temperature, and motion, and offer insights through a web portal, dashboards, and report streaming via API. Additionally, Retail Aware provides services related to integration, Internet of Things (IoT), and digital signage connectivity, serving a diverse clientele that includes manufacturers, retailers, and advertisers.
Market Wagon, Inc. operates an online platform that connects farmers and food producers directly with consumers, facilitating the sale of a wide range of products including produce, eggs, cheese, meat, snacks, soups, baked goods, and ready-to-eat meals. Established in 2016 and based in Carmel, Indiana, the company serves several locations including Indianapolis, Lafayette, Evansville, and Kokomo, providing delivery services to homes and businesses. By offering comprehensive e-commerce solutions, inventory management, and logistics support, Market Wagon enables local food producers to focus on their farming while efficiently reaching customers in their communities.
Urban Sky is developing the first-ever reusable 'micro-sat' version of a near-space balloon, armed with sensors that collect high-value Earth observation data over entire cities, serving a multi-billion dollar imagery market and making daily and weekly aerial imagery collection a cost-effective reality. Leveraging advances in component miniaturization, first-of-its-kind balloon reusability, and the high vantage point of the stratosphere, the Microballoon drastically reduces the cost of high-resolution remote sensing and weather-related data capture over broad areas, leading to more impactful data over more areas than ever before. With a new wealth of data from the stratosphere - this completely untapped layer of Earth’s atmosphere - we can fundamentally change the collective human understanding of the surface of our planet and urban centers.
Gather Voices Inc. is a company that specializes in video relationship management, offering a platform designed to collect, manage, curate, and publish user-generated video content. Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides a user-friendly system that allows organizations to easily produce, edit, and share videos at scale. Its solutions cater to the growing demand for video content in various forms of communication, enabling businesses to effectively replace text with engaging video across websites, emails, and social media. By simplifying the video creation process, Gather Voices empowers organizations to enhance their outreach and engagement without requiring specialized skills or significant financial resources.
Tovala, operating as Maestro Food Co., is a Chicago-based company that specializes in a unique cooking appliance known as the Smart Oven, which uses steam-based M-pots technology for meal preparation. Founded in 2015, Tovala combines its innovative countertop oven with a meal kit subscription service that provides pre-prepared meals crafted by gourmet chefs. Users can easily cook these meals by scanning barcodes, streamlining the process of preparing healthy, home-cooked dinners. In addition to the oven and meal delivery service, Tovala also offers an application that provides various recipes, enhancing the cooking experience for its users.
Winston Privacy, Inc. develops technology which provides consumers with online privacy and data protection from spying and identity theft. It protect all connected devices, including computers, tablets, phones, and smart devices. The company features includes protects all devices, Block Ads, and faster than a VPN. Winston Privacy, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
At Mechasys, a team of engineers and contractors developed together an innovative laser projector that displays construction plans in real scale directly on construction sites. Using laser positioning technologies, we project construction drawings on floors with an accuracy of 3 mm. With our system, workers no longer need to draw plans on construction sites. They can lay down their materials 40% faster. This, speeds up the productivity rate on construction sites, reduces the human risk and optimizes the entrepreneur's profits.
Shower Stream, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in designing and manufacturing a motion-activated shower head adapter that significantly reduces water wastage. This innovative product addresses the issue of water waste, particularly in hotels, where it is estimated that $30,000 is lost annually due to inefficient shower warm-up practices. Shower Stream's smart adapter not only conserves water but also provides users with data on their savings through a web interface. The device is designed to be unobtrusive, ensuring that it does not disrupt the user's experience while promoting sustainability and efficiency in water usage.
Curv Health develops AI-powered tools designed to enhance human movement and athletic performance. The platform transforms the camera on mobile devices into an accurate tool for measuring movement, enabling users to capture and analyze physical health and performance metrics through video. Curv's web and mobile solutions cater to a wide audience, including professional sports teams, universities, and recreational athletes. Over the next year, Curv aims to engage with a significant portion of NBA teams and over 700 colleges, as well as millions of recreational runners, helping them assess injury risk and improve their running form.
Urban Sky is developing the first-ever reusable 'micro-sat' version of a near-space balloon, armed with sensors that collect high-value Earth observation data over entire cities, serving a multi-billion dollar imagery market and making daily and weekly aerial imagery collection a cost-effective reality. Leveraging advances in component miniaturization, first-of-its-kind balloon reusability, and the high vantage point of the stratosphere, the Microballoon drastically reduces the cost of high-resolution remote sensing and weather-related data capture over broad areas, leading to more impactful data over more areas than ever before. With a new wealth of data from the stratosphere - this completely untapped layer of Earth’s atmosphere - we can fundamentally change the collective human understanding of the surface of our planet and urban centers.
Tovala, operating as Maestro Food Co., is a Chicago-based company that specializes in a unique cooking appliance known as the Smart Oven, which uses steam-based M-pots technology for meal preparation. Founded in 2015, Tovala combines its innovative countertop oven with a meal kit subscription service that provides pre-prepared meals crafted by gourmet chefs. Users can easily cook these meals by scanning barcodes, streamlining the process of preparing healthy, home-cooked dinners. In addition to the oven and meal delivery service, Tovala also offers an application that provides various recipes, enhancing the cooking experience for its users.
Pliant.io, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in infrastructure automation. The company provides an orchestration, automation, and response (OAR) platform known as Pliant, which enables IT operations teams to efficiently plan, build, and deploy API-level automations. This platform facilitates the automation of complex cross-domain processes through its graphical representations and uniform building blocks. Pliant's solutions cater to a variety of use cases, including virtual machine provisioning, server auditing and remediation, IT service management orchestration, hybrid network configuration, and application delivery and security. By enabling rapid development and deployment of IT automation, Pliant addresses the evolving demands of complex business processes.
TripScout, Inc. is a travel entertainment company based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2015. It has developed an application that enables travelers to visually discover destinations through a variety of content, including articles, posts, blogs, photos, and videos contributed by influencers and publishers. The application allows users to create personalized travel itineraries by mapping relevant content, serving as an up-to-date travel guide for those eager to explore new places. TripScout aims to enhance the travel planning experience by providing a comprehensive platform tailored to the needs of modern travelers.
Urban (controlled) agriculture is on the rise! Vertical and Container farms are popping up here and there and there is increasing need to make urban agriculture more sustainable. AdaViv is a hardware-enabled, predictive agriculture company. Keeping “24/7 eyes on the plants”, our sensing and AI + computer vision uncovers hidden plant biometrics and translates data into actionable insights for growers. From disease prevention to rapid experimentation, improving yields and quality optimization, AdaViv helps producers grow smarter. Founded by an interdisciplinary team of MIT researchers and alumni, AdaViv recently emerged from MIT Delta V, the capstone entrepreneurship accelerator at MIT , and the MIT DesignX accelerator. In 2018, AdaViv was selected as one of the first grantees of Microsoft AI for Earth.
Scope AR provides the world’s most advanced Augmented Reality Training Solutions. They are leading the way in this emerging market, using the latest in augmented glasses and software to provide an incredible real-time 3D overlay training solution. Scope AR is working with some of the world’s leading multi-national companies and government agencies to provide custom state-of-the-art training systems while continuing to innovate and create novel Augmented Reality Training Solutions.
Valt Inc. is a password management company founded in 2017 and based in North Adams, Massachusetts. The company developed a unique tool that simplifies the password management process by allowing users to create passwords using a set of pictures, thus enhancing digital security and protecting users' online identities. Valt aims to alleviate the common issues associated with forgotten passwords, making digital security more accessible and user-friendly. In 2019, Valt was acquired by Dropbox, further integrating its innovative solutions into broader digital security offerings.
Aspinity, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of reconfigurable analog modular processor (RAMP) chips designed for ultra-low-power electronics. These compact, analog machine learning chips analyze raw, unstructured sensor data, enabling them to identify important data early in the signal chain while filtering out background noise. By processing analog data directly, Aspinity's technology reduces the need for higher-power processing of insignificant information, optimizing power consumption for always-on, battery-operated devices. Their innovations are particularly valuable in applications such as voice activation, industrial machine health monitoring, and wearable health devices across consumer, industrial, and biomedical markets. Founded in 2015 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Aspinity aims to enhance battery life in sensing applications without compromising performance.
Winston Privacy, Inc. develops technology which provides consumers with online privacy and data protection from spying and identity theft. It protect all connected devices, including computers, tablets, phones, and smart devices. The company features includes protects all devices, Block Ads, and faster than a VPN. Winston Privacy, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Groundhog is the suite of tools to power the crypto subscription economy.
Fairmarkit is an intelligent sourcing platform that empowers organizations to more efficiently purchase the goods and services they need. By equipping procurement and supply-chain teams with automation and data, Fairmarkit promotes competitive bidding while reducing manual work within existing processes. Leveraged by innovative procurement departments across a number of industries, such as Univision, ServiceNow, and the MBTA, Fairmarkit aims to revolutionize the way organizations make purchases.
Draftbit is a new way to build cross-platform, native iOS and Android apps in minutes instead of months. Whether you're a designer or developer, with Draftbit you can design your app visually, and then export clean, well-documented code and libraries that give you full control.
Draftbit is a new way to build cross-platform, native iOS and Android apps in minutes instead of months. Whether you're a designer or developer, with Draftbit you can design your app visually, and then export clean, well-documented code and libraries that give you full control.
Clora, LLC is a Massachusetts-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in providing executive search services for the life sciences sector. Its innovative platform connects life science companies with on-demand expertise, enabling them to quickly and efficiently find the right talent for their projects. By leveraging a vast global network of life science consultants with extensive industry experience, Clora outperforms traditional recruitment methods in terms of speed, cost, and quality. Clients can post specific project requirements, and Clora's proprietary technology matches them with up to three qualified candidates within days. The company has established a strong track record, achieving a 100% success rate in candidate placements, thus addressing the challenges associated with staffing projects in the life sciences field.
Regroup provides telemedicine solutions to eradicate mental healthcare shortages across the USA. The company's services protect the privacy of patients and the confidentiality of personal health information with the help of an end-to-end encryption thus improving access to mental health care, enabling patients to overcome geographic distances, restrictions on their mobility, transportation difficulties and the time and cost burdens associated with traveling to see a healthcare professional in person.
Hologram, Inc. specializes in cloud-based Internet connectivity solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) device management and network connectivity. The company offers a platform that enables makers, OEMs, and systems integrators to create devices that connect to the Internet using cellular technology. Hologram's Konekt cloud acts as a data broker and database for both cellular and non-cellular devices, facilitating the routing and storage of generated data. This enables users to build and maintain necessary infrastructure efficiently. Additionally, Hologram provides a machine-to-machine (M2M) Short Messaging Service (SMS) that supports notifications and system integrations for Internet-connected devices. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Hologram aims to simplify the process of building connected hardware, offering a flexible platform that supports scalability and instant connectivity without minimum requirements.
Hologram, Inc. specializes in cloud-based Internet connectivity solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) device management and network connectivity. The company offers a platform that enables makers, OEMs, and systems integrators to create devices that connect to the Internet using cellular technology. Hologram's Konekt cloud acts as a data broker and database for both cellular and non-cellular devices, facilitating the routing and storage of generated data. This enables users to build and maintain necessary infrastructure efficiently. Additionally, Hologram provides a machine-to-machine (M2M) Short Messaging Service (SMS) that supports notifications and system integrations for Internet-connected devices. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Hologram aims to simplify the process of building connected hardware, offering a flexible platform that supports scalability and instant connectivity without minimum requirements.
Jiobit is the world's smallest and longest lasting tracking solution. With a Jiobit device and smartphone app, parents (and pet parents) can find their loved ones anywhere: Indoors, outdoors, in over 120 countries and even in multi-level buildings. With weeks of battery life and a durable and discreet design, Jiobit is the world's smallest real-time location tracking product. The mobile app (run through a wireless subscription service) offers the most comprehensive set of monitoring and notification features available on the market. Overall, Jiobit gives parents peace of mind while allowing kids to be kids. The Jiobit team is comprised of seasoned engineers, designers, and marketers with a history of building innovative and disruptive consumer products and businesses. The team has logged a combined 150 patents from previous endeavors and developed and shipped products selling in the millions worldwide. We are proudly headquartered in Chicago, with a development center in Silicon Valley.
PrintWithMe is printing made simple. PrintWithMe is the first network of wireless printer kiosks in the United States, with printers in convenient locations like multifamily apartments, coffee shops, co-working spaces and more. Operating in 47 states, PrintWithMe makes it simple for anyone to print securely and reliably from any digital device, in just a few clicks. Predictive analytics also makes the printer amenity simple for businesses, as all paper and toner management is automated. Since 2014, over 5 million pages have been printed on eco-sustainable PrintWithMe paper. By encouraging shared community resources, every community with a PrintWithMe printer saves an average of 550 lbs of individual electronic waste per year.
Tovala, operating as Maestro Food Co., is a Chicago-based company that specializes in a unique cooking appliance known as the Smart Oven, which uses steam-based M-pots technology for meal preparation. Founded in 2015, Tovala combines its innovative countertop oven with a meal kit subscription service that provides pre-prepared meals crafted by gourmet chefs. Users can easily cook these meals by scanning barcodes, streamlining the process of preparing healthy, home-cooked dinners. In addition to the oven and meal delivery service, Tovala also offers an application that provides various recipes, enhancing the cooking experience for its users.
Scope AR provides the world’s most advanced Augmented Reality Training Solutions. They are leading the way in this emerging market, using the latest in augmented glasses and software to provide an incredible real-time 3D overlay training solution. Scope AR is working with some of the world’s leading multi-national companies and government agencies to provide custom state-of-the-art training systems while continuing to innovate and create novel Augmented Reality Training Solutions.
Regroup provides telemedicine solutions to eradicate mental healthcare shortages across the USA. The company's services protect the privacy of patients and the confidentiality of personal health information with the help of an end-to-end encryption thus improving access to mental health care, enabling patients to overcome geographic distances, restrictions on their mobility, transportation difficulties and the time and cost burdens associated with traveling to see a healthcare professional in person.
Tovala, operating as Maestro Food Co., is a Chicago-based company that specializes in a unique cooking appliance known as the Smart Oven, which uses steam-based M-pots technology for meal preparation. Founded in 2015, Tovala combines its innovative countertop oven with a meal kit subscription service that provides pre-prepared meals crafted by gourmet chefs. Users can easily cook these meals by scanning barcodes, streamlining the process of preparing healthy, home-cooked dinners. In addition to the oven and meal delivery service, Tovala also offers an application that provides various recipes, enhancing the cooking experience for its users.
Cybrary Inc. is an online platform that specializes in information technology and cybersecurity training, catering to a diverse audience that includes beginners, experienced professionals, and families globally. Founded in 2015 and based in College Park, Maryland, the company offers a wide range of training courses covering areas such as systems and network administration, cybersecurity fundamentals, and advanced topics like ethical hacking and penetration testing. Cybrary provides various resources, including instructional lectures, interactive labs, exam study guides, and case studies. It also offers enterprise training solutions, security awareness programs, and tools for educators to incorporate cybersecurity into their curricula. The platform fosters collaboration with an elite community of instructors and industry experts, enabling companies to contribute courses and recruit talent. Additionally, Cybrary's "Teams" product allows organizations to manage employee training, complete with practical labs and skill assessments, making it a comprehensive resource for both individual learners and enterprises seeking to enhance their workforce's skills.
Scope AR provides the world’s most advanced Augmented Reality Training Solutions. They are leading the way in this emerging market, using the latest in augmented glasses and software to provide an incredible real-time 3D overlay training solution. Scope AR is working with some of the world’s leading multi-national companies and government agencies to provide custom state-of-the-art training systems while continuing to innovate and create novel Augmented Reality Training Solutions.