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Dreadnode specializes in developing offensive machine learning platforms tailored for cybersecurity. Its primary focus is research, evaluations, and cyber ranges to support machine learning in the cybersecurity domain.

GetWhys is an artificial intelligence-driven software knowledge service designed to assist marketing, product, and operations teams in making informed decisions regarding software purchases. The company's platform leverages a comprehensive dataset of peer insights, allowing organizations to gain valuable search insights based on the experiences of others. By facilitating access to this information, GetWhys enables businesses to streamline their vendor selection processes, ultimately saving them significant time and effort in identifying the most suitable software solutions for their needs.

Reveal Technology is a visual analytics and edge artificial intelligence company that focuses on enhancing situational awareness for defense and public safety teams. The company has developed a platform that integrates advanced AI-driven technologies to deliver real-time two-dimensional and three-dimensional mapping and tactical insights. This technology enables operators to achieve decision dominance in mission-critical environments while also reducing emissions signatures. Through its innovative solutions, Reveal Technology aims to empower teams with the tools necessary for effective decision-making in complex situations.

King Energy is a pioneering company specializing in delivering solar power solutions to multi-tenant commercial properties. It uniquely addresses the complexities of rooftop solar by leasing open roof spaces from property owners, managing all aspects of financing, installation, and long-term maintenance. The clean energy generated is then supplied to tenants at discounted rates.

SquarePeg is a candidate screening technology company that focuses on enhancing the recruitment process for organizations. Its platform utilizes predictive data to evaluate job seekers based on their skills, character traits, and aptitudes, thereby matching them with job performance predictors specific to individual companies. By integrating its intelligent screening tool within applicant tracking systems, SquarePeg provides recruiting teams with enriched insights that go beyond traditional resumes. This capability allows employers to identify top candidates more efficiently, significantly reducing the time spent on manual screening while enabling more informed hiring decisions. SquarePeg aims to streamline the hiring process, helping organizations secure suitable candidates that align with their professional requirements.

Poly is a powerful platform that empowers development teams to streamline their API discovery and consumption process. With Poly, developers can quickly and easily discover known company-wide APIs right inside their IDEs using an AI powered discovery service, and consume them as local functions through a dynamic cross-API client library. Additionally, integration logic can be abstracted into a Lambda-like service, simplifying the development process. Poly even offers the ability to teach new APIs if they are not already integrated. Companies with a plethora of APIs and consumers, or those looking to enhance their developer ecosystem, can benefit greatly from Poly's comprehensive API management capabilities. View Demo Here: https://vimeo.com/833426228

401Go specializes in administering 401(k) plans for businesses of all sizes, from single-person operations to larger companies with thousands of employees. The company offers a web-based platform that simplifies the process of providing retirement plans, particularly for small businesses. Through its automated program, 401Go streamlines ongoing administration, seamlessly integrating with payroll systems while managing compliance, government filings, and other responsibilities. This approach not only facilitates easier retirement plan implementation but also enables clients to enhance their savings potential, lower taxable income, and prepare more effectively for the future.

VirtualZ Computing is a woman-founded and woman-led software provider specializing in mainframe solutions that facilitate data access for organizations operating in hybrid cloud environments. The company addresses the challenges that arise from integrating mainframe, cloud, and distributed systems, which can lead to increased costs, time inefficiencies, data inaccuracies, and security risks. Its comprehensive suite of products enables users to access data seamlessly across various platforms, ensuring that organizations can maintain data integrity and security while leveraging their most valuable asset. Whether clients require real-time read-write access or one-time data retrieval, VirtualZ Computing offers tailored solutions designed to enhance application performance and user experiences.

UserEvidence is a software-as-a-service platform that provides B2B vendors with tools to gather verified customer feedback and transform it into impactful marketing content. The platform enables clients to collect and analyze customer insights, which can be used to create testimonials, reviews, case studies, and statistical evidence that demonstrate the effectiveness and value of their products. By focusing on capturing authentic customer experiences, UserEvidence helps businesses leverage these narratives to enhance their marketing strategies and improve customer engagement.

Optera is a leading ESG software platform that assists corporations in managing their sustainability initiatives. The platform offers a comprehensive emissions management solution, covering all scopes of carbon emissions, and is supported by a team of expert practitioners who help clients navigate complex carbon accounting challenges. Optera caters to companies at various stages of their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) journeys, from initial emissions inventories to setting science-based targets for net-zero achievements. Additionally, it fosters collaboration by connecting clients with their suppliers, portfolio companies, and customers, promoting meaningful engagement throughout the value chain. With a diverse clientele, including major firms across various industries, Optera collaborates with prominent NGOs to enhance corporate ESG practices on a global scale.

VirtualZ Computing is a woman-founded and woman-led software provider specializing in mainframe solutions that facilitate data access for organizations operating in hybrid cloud environments. The company addresses the challenges that arise from integrating mainframe, cloud, and distributed systems, which can lead to increased costs, time inefficiencies, data inaccuracies, and security risks. Its comprehensive suite of products enables users to access data seamlessly across various platforms, ensuring that organizations can maintain data integrity and security while leveraging their most valuable asset. Whether clients require real-time read-write access or one-time data retrieval, VirtualZ Computing offers tailored solutions designed to enhance application performance and user experiences.

Bonusly is a recognition and rewards platform designed to boost employee engagement through peer-to-peer bonuses. It enables timely recognition of top performers and team awards by leveraging interactions, helping businesses enhance employee motivation and collaboration.

BioSqueeze specializes in biomineralization technologies for the oil and gas industry to prevent gas migration and reduce fugitive emissions. Its solutions penetrate and seal micro-annuli, fissures, cracks and other leakage pathways, providing a cost-effective means to address gas migration issues. The company is headquartered in Butte, Montana.

Bridger Photonics, Inc. is a manufacturer and provider of advanced laser-based sensors and LiDAR solutions, headquartered in Bozeman, Montana. Established in 2006, the company specializes in precision length metrology products and imaging technologies aimed at enhancing efficiency in industrial sensor applications. Its innovative sensors are particularly effective in the oil and gas sector, offering 3D LiDAR scans of infrastructure combined with sensitive gas concentration maps to detect and quantify methane leaks. Bridger Photonics' solutions enable clients to improve safety and reduce emissions throughout the natural gas value chain. The company is recognized for its contributions to the industrial metrology market, leveraging technologies such as LADAR and Mid-IR lasers to deliver accurate distance measurements and advanced imaging capabilities.

Submittable develops cloud-based software for managing digital submissions, applications, and content. Its platform enables clients to collect, review, and make decisions on various types of submissions, including job applicants (Talentd), academic applications, grants, and creative content. Submittable serves publishers, competitions, awards, academic institutions, and other organizations seeking efficient submission management.

mpathic.ai is a company that specializes in enhancing communication through its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. The platform employs AI-powered analytics to provide real-time text corrections, helping users to express themselves more effectively. Additionally, mpathic.ai offers modular empathy training games that facilitate the development of skills related to understanding, compassion, and insight. By combining these tools, the company aims to foster improved interpersonal interactions within both individuals and organizations.

Claravine develops a cloud-based platform for marketing campaign automation and digital experience data management. The platform provides administration and governance controls for consistent tracking, and standardizes taxonomies, naming conventions, and metadata across digital experiences. It manages tracking code creation, automatic classification, technical verification, and analytics preparation, and enables cross‑team collaboration and automated data flows for marketing campaigns. By harmonizing codes from multiple sources, Claravine supports accurate analytics and consistent campaign naming before deployment. Founded in 2012, Claravine is headquartered in Utah, with offices in Lehi and Provo, serving brands and agencies in marketing data governance and optimization.

Quiq develops a cloud-based messaging platform that enables businesses to deliver personalized customer support across various channels at scale. Its AI-powered solutions facilitate seamless, proactive communication between brands and consumers via digital messaging channels.

EveryoneSocial is a developer of employee advocacy software that empowers employees to become brand ambassadors for their organizations. The platform enables employees to leverage social media professionally, allowing them to share relevant content with customers, prospects, and colleagues. By focusing on social endorsement and engagement, EveryoneSocial provides the tools necessary for employees to enhance their professional presence while simultaneously benefiting their company. The software aims to facilitate meaningful interactions and promote brand awareness through the collective efforts of the workforce.

Donde develops a management platform designed for saving and booking resources for paid time off travel. It allows employees to find the experiences, travel packages, lodging, flights, and transportation, and also manage travel savings, enabling client companies to retain employees, reduce burnout, improve health, and increase productivity. increase their productivity.

Optera is a leading ESG software platform that assists corporations in managing their sustainability initiatives. The platform offers a comprehensive emissions management solution, covering all scopes of carbon emissions, and is supported by a team of expert practitioners who help clients navigate complex carbon accounting challenges. Optera caters to companies at various stages of their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) journeys, from initial emissions inventories to setting science-based targets for net-zero achievements. Additionally, it fosters collaboration by connecting clients with their suppliers, portfolio companies, and customers, promoting meaningful engagement throughout the value chain. With a diverse clientele, including major firms across various industries, Optera collaborates with prominent NGOs to enhance corporate ESG practices on a global scale.

Tagboard is a software platform that aggregates social media using hashtags for end-users, brands, and marketers. It offers turnkey solutions to filter influence, amplify engagement, and showcase branded experiences through social curation. Based in Redmond, WA, Tagboard has been discreetly pioneering hashtag marketing since 2012.

Advisr, Inc., established in 2017, is a New York-based company with an additional office in Boston. It specializes in developing a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that streamlines sales processes for organizations. The platform, powered by a proprietary algorithm, provides sales teams with targeted data, automates processes, and ensures consistent branding, ultimately helping businesses sell more efficiently and effectively.

Founded in 2017, Gravwell is a full-stack analytics platform designed to handle vast amounts of logs and non-text data. It offers advanced security analytics that extend beyond log data to industrial processes, vehicle fleets, IT infrastructure, or combined datasets. Gravwell enables comprehensive visibility by fusing disparate data sources into a central knowledge hub, providing analytic capabilities at an affordable price.

Aumni is a data-driven investment analytics platform based in the United States, focusing on private capital markets, which include venture funds, family offices, university endowments, and corporate venture firms. Founded by former corporate attorneys Tony Lewis and Kelsey Chase in Salt Lake City, Utah, Aumni leverages a combination of artificial intelligence and human expertise to extract and analyze critical deal data from complex legal agreements. The platform provides strategic insights into the economic positions and legal rights of investors, converting intricate deal data into a comprehensive and accurate dataset. By auditing and analyzing every transaction, Aumni enables investors and venture firms to make informed decisions, having already analyzed a vast array of private capital data linked to over $1 trillion in assets under management.

Tetra Insights develops a platform that maximizes the value of qualitative data. It automates transcription, tagging, and annotation of audiovisual recordings, enabling researchers to focus on analysis. The platform transforms raw data into an intuitive research library, facilitating browsing and searching across video, audio, tags, annotations, and metadata. Tetra Insights empowers organizations by putting customer insights directly in front of decision-makers.

Bandwango operates a platform that connects communities with local businesses offering various experiences such as attractions, tours, dining options, and retail services. Its Destination Experience Engine (DXE) facilitates e-commerce for these activities, driving online sales.

Emmersion is focused on addressing the communication gap faced by nearly two billion English language learners and speakers worldwide. The company has created a fully automated and adaptive language assessment engine that utilizes artificial intelligence and big data analytics to provide accurate and immediate language evaluations in English and various other languages. This platform enhances the language assessment process for global organizations, enabling them to automate bilingual screening, hire qualified talent more efficiently, track progress, and reduce employee turnover. Through its innovative approach, Emmersion aims to improve education and employment opportunities, contributing to enhanced customer satisfaction and organizational effectiveness.

Gondola is an AI-powered travel platform designed to enhance the hotel booking experience for users by maximizing loyalty points and cash back. The platform searches for the best available rates and provides personalized hotel recommendations tailored to individual user preferences. By integrating with users' email accounts, Gondola efficiently tracks loyalty points and offers options for using cash or points, facilitating informed decision-making for travelers. Through its innovative approach, Gondola aims to simplify the booking process while ensuring users get the most value from their travel investments.

Gondola is an AI-powered travel platform designed to enhance the hotel booking experience for users by maximizing loyalty points and cash back. The platform searches for the best available rates and provides personalized hotel recommendations tailored to individual user preferences. By integrating with users' email accounts, Gondola efficiently tracks loyalty points and offers options for using cash or points, facilitating informed decision-making for travelers. Through its innovative approach, Gondola aims to simplify the booking process while ensuring users get the most value from their travel investments.

EveryoneSocial is a developer of employee advocacy software that empowers employees to become brand ambassadors for their organizations. The platform enables employees to leverage social media professionally, allowing them to share relevant content with customers, prospects, and colleagues. By focusing on social endorsement and engagement, EveryoneSocial provides the tools necessary for employees to enhance their professional presence while simultaneously benefiting their company. The software aims to facilitate meaningful interactions and promote brand awareness through the collective efforts of the workforce.

Advisr, Inc., established in 2017, is a New York-based company with an additional office in Boston. It specializes in developing a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that streamlines sales processes for organizations. The platform, powered by a proprietary algorithm, provides sales teams with targeted data, automates processes, and ensures consistent branding, ultimately helping businesses sell more efficiently and effectively.

Claravine develops a cloud-based platform for marketing campaign automation and digital experience data management. The platform provides administration and governance controls for consistent tracking, and standardizes taxonomies, naming conventions, and metadata across digital experiences. It manages tracking code creation, automatic classification, technical verification, and analytics preparation, and enables cross‑team collaboration and automated data flows for marketing campaigns. By harmonizing codes from multiple sources, Claravine supports accurate analytics and consistent campaign naming before deployment. Founded in 2012, Claravine is headquartered in Utah, with offices in Lehi and Provo, serving brands and agencies in marketing data governance and optimization.

Chargeback is a developer of a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on dispute management, specifically aimed at assisting merchants in preventing and managing chargeback fraud. The platform offers a comprehensive fraud detection suite that filters transactions prior to acceptance, helping businesses maintain compliance with card service providers. By preventing chargebacks and protecting against fraudulent activities, Chargeback enables merchants to recover lost time and revenue. Additionally, the platform helps transform negative customer interactions into opportunities for enhanced brand loyalty and improved acceptance rates. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Chargeback plays a crucial role in supporting businesses in their efforts to navigate the challenges of chargeback management.

Bonusly is a recognition and rewards platform designed to boost employee engagement through peer-to-peer bonuses. It enables timely recognition of top performers and team awards by leveraging interactions, helping businesses enhance employee motivation and collaboration.

Special is a platform for independent video creators to launch their own direct-to-fan subscription streaming service. It independently turns content into profit while keeping full ownership and control of the brand, catalog, and data.

Aumni is a data-driven investment analytics platform based in the United States, focusing on private capital markets, which include venture funds, family offices, university endowments, and corporate venture firms. Founded by former corporate attorneys Tony Lewis and Kelsey Chase in Salt Lake City, Utah, Aumni leverages a combination of artificial intelligence and human expertise to extract and analyze critical deal data from complex legal agreements. The platform provides strategic insights into the economic positions and legal rights of investors, converting intricate deal data into a comprehensive and accurate dataset. By auditing and analyzing every transaction, Aumni enables investors and venture firms to make informed decisions, having already analyzed a vast array of private capital data linked to over $1 trillion in assets under management.

Quiq develops a cloud-based messaging platform that enables businesses to deliver personalized customer support across various channels at scale. Its AI-powered solutions facilitate seamless, proactive communication between brands and consumers via digital messaging channels.

OptioSurgical, founded in 2017 and based in Lakewood, Colorado, specializes in digitally tracking orthopedic devices and providing analytics to enhance the surgical supply chain. The company has developed a business intelligence platform that includes software products for bill-only management and orthopedic analysis. These tools aim to eliminate unnecessary spending in clinics and hospitals while promoting transparency in vendor equivalencies. By ensuring that healthcare professionals have access to critical data, OptioSurgical empowers them to make informed decisions, ultimately reducing costs and improving operational efficiency in the healthcare sector.

Submittable develops cloud-based software for managing digital submissions, applications, and content. Its platform enables clients to collect, review, and make decisions on various types of submissions, including job applicants (Talentd), academic applications, grants, and creative content. Submittable serves publishers, competitions, awards, academic institutions, and other organizations seeking efficient submission management.

Halp, Inc. is a software company that specializes in conversational ticketing solutions for IT support teams, facilitating the assignment, prioritization, and resolution of requests through a message-based interface in Slack. Founded in 2017 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Halp aims to streamline workflows by enabling teams to create custom forms, automate repetitive tasks, and monitor overall performance. The platform is designed to enhance the efficiency of not only IT teams but also human resources, finance, and operations departments, ultimately contributing to improved employee satisfaction and productivity. As the first conversational platform dedicated to internal ticketing, Halp positions itself as an innovative solution for modern workplace needs.

PatientOne, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Missoula, Montana, established in 2018. It specializes in developing a platform aimed at enhancing the surgical episode of care and offering remote patient monitoring services to independent surgeons, surgery centers, and hospitals. The platform focuses on patient education, ensuring that individuals can make informed decisions about their care through accessible and comprehensive information. It provides automated notifications and reminders to help patients adhere to their care plans, while also enabling continuous communication between patients and their physicians. This connectivity minimizes risks, reduces communication errors, and lowers the chances of complications during the surgical process. Additionally, PatientOne supports healthcare providers by streamlining the use of electronic care coding for remote patient monitoring and chronic care management, which enhances patient safety and satisfaction.

Alpin, Inc. is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in developing a cloud identity management platform designed to monitor and manage the software as a service (SaaS) ecosystem. Founded in 2015 and previously known as Logrr, Inc., Alpin provides users with a comprehensive dashboard that enables the discovery and management of cloud software subscriptions. The platform helps organizations reduce subscription costs by up to 30% and streamlines workflows related to cost management, renewals, and compliance. Alpin offers tools for monitoring user activity, identifying underutilized subscriptions, and enhancing security by alerting IT and information security teams to potential risks. The company's solutions empower users to make informed decisions, optimize SaaS usage, and maintain a secure cloud application landscape.

Section is a technology company that provides an Edge Compute Platform designed to optimize the orchestration and delivery of applications across a global infrastructure. Founded in 2012 in Australia and later relocating its headquarters to the United States, Section enables engineers to run various workloads flexibly and efficiently, adhering to modern DevOps principles. The platform utilizes a container-based approach, allowing for intelligent management of HTTP traffic delivery through a library of high-performance edge compute modules. This system adapts to developer preferences regarding performance, cost, and reliability, ensuring optimal application functioning. Section’s offerings include tools like ModSecurity, a web application firewall, and Varnish Cache, an HTTP accelerator that enhances page load performance. Operating in both Sydney and Boulder, Colorado, Section is dedicated to providing solutions that extend beyond traditional content delivery networks.

Founded in 2015, IronCore Labs specializes in designing and developing encryption software for modern cloud applications. Its products enable software developers and businesses to rapidly integrate data protection and application-layer encryption, ensuring privacy and compliance while accelerating time-to-market for advanced security features.

Blackmore Sensors and Analytics Inc. specializes in frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) Lidar technology, providing advanced imaging and analytic tools designed to measure radial velocity at every data point. Founded in 2016 and based in Bozeman, Montana, the company focuses on enhancing the capabilities of Lidar systems through innovative software solutions. As of May 2019, Blackmore operates as a subsidiary of Aurora Innovation, Inc., expanding its reach and technological expertise in the field of sensor analytics and autonomous vehicle applications.

onXmaps, Inc. is a Montana-based company that specializes in developing mapping applications for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly hunters. Founded in 2009 and located in Missoula, onXmaps offers products such as onX Hunt and onX Offroad, which provide detailed maps that include marked property boundaries, landowner names, and navigation capabilities, even in offline mode. The company aggregates extensive nationwide data on property ownership, trails, and permitted land use, enabling users to access customized information tailored to their outdoor activities. Its maps are compatible with a variety of devices, including Apple and Android smartphones and tablets, desktop computers, and Garmin GPS devices. Through continuous feedback from users, onXmaps has expanded its offerings to cater to a broader audience in the outdoor recreation sector.

Phoenix Labs Inc. is an independent game development studio headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with additional locations in Montreal and Los Angeles. Founded in 2014 by Jesse Houston, Sean Bender, and Robin Mayne, the company specializes in creating AAA multiplayer games that offer engaging online cooperative experiences and strong narratives. Phoenix Labs focuses on developing free-to-play games for personal computers, aiming to enhance shared gaming experiences for its users.

Ataata is a technology company specializing in security awareness training for businesses. Its primary product is an interactive learning platform designed to minimize human errors leading to cybersecurity incidents. The platform delivers engaging video content via web and mobile, helping organizations reduce risks associated with security breaches caused by employee negligence or lack of knowledge. It also provides performance analytics, allowing managers to benchmark their team's results against industry standards and compare them internally.

OppSource.com, Inc., trading as OppSource, is a software company established in 2008 and headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. The company specializes in developing sales development software, with its flagship product being OppSource PursuitPro. This platform automates and organizes sales development tasks, allowing users to create custom campaigns and deliver account-based sales ready opportunities tailored to their sales teams' needs. Additionally, OppSource offers consulting services for sales and marketing alignment, including go-to-market strategy assessment and lead process evaluation. The company's software has been refined over a decade of use by thousands of clients, demonstrating its effectiveness in managing prospecting processes at scale.

Founded in 2015, IronCore Labs specializes in designing and developing encryption software for modern cloud applications. Its products enable software developers and businesses to rapidly integrate data protection and application-layer encryption, ensuring privacy and compliance while accelerating time-to-market for advanced security features.

SiteOne Therapeutics is a San Francisco-based company developing innovative therapeutics and diagnostics for acute and chronic pain. Their lead candidates are selective inhibitors of the Naᵥ1.7 ion channel, aiming to treat pain safely and effectively without relying on NSAIDs or opioids.

Blackmore Sensors and Analytics Inc. specializes in frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) Lidar technology, providing advanced imaging and analytic tools designed to measure radial velocity at every data point. Founded in 2016 and based in Bozeman, Montana, the company focuses on enhancing the capabilities of Lidar systems through innovative software solutions. As of May 2019, Blackmore operates as a subsidiary of Aurora Innovation, Inc., expanding its reach and technological expertise in the field of sensor analytics and autonomous vehicle applications.

Quiq develops a cloud-based messaging platform that enables businesses to deliver personalized customer support across various channels at scale. Its AI-powered solutions facilitate seamless, proactive communication between brands and consumers via digital messaging channels.

CLEARAS Water Recovery, Inc. specializes in biological-based water treatment technologies aimed at nutrient recovery from wastewater. The company’s flagship solution, the Advanced Biological Nutrient Recovery System (ABNR), utilizes microbiology, including microalgae and other biological organisms, to effectively extract excess nitrogen, phosphorus, and other contaminants from industrial water discharge and wastewater effluents. The ABNR system operates in a controlled, continuous flow environment, managing the interplay between mechanical and biological processes to produce a plant-based biomaterial co-product. This co-product can be upcycled into various markets, such as plastics, foams, animal feeds, and soil enhancements. CLEARAS primarily serves municipal and industrial point source dischargers and is headquartered in Missoula, Montana. Founded in 2008, the company was previously known as AlgEvolve Inc. before rebranding in 2013.

Submittable develops cloud-based software for managing digital submissions, applications, and content. Its platform enables clients to collect, review, and make decisions on various types of submissions, including job applicants (Talentd), academic applications, grants, and creative content. Submittable serves publishers, competitions, awards, academic institutions, and other organizations seeking efficient submission management.

SiteOne Therapeutics is a San Francisco-based company developing innovative therapeutics and diagnostics for acute and chronic pain. Their lead candidates are selective inhibitors of the Naᵥ1.7 ion channel, aiming to treat pain safely and effectively without relying on NSAIDs or opioids.