Pendulum Holdings

Founded in 2018, Fly by Jing specializes in manufacturing and retailing authentic Chinese food flavors. Its product range includes chili crisp, dumpling sauce, spice mixes, pepper, and chili, offering consumers a modern take on traditional Chinese street snacks.

Greenwood is a fintech company offering a mobile banking platform designed for Black and Latinx individuals and business owners. It provides savings accounts, debit cards, peer-to-peer transfers, mobile deposits, community reinvestment initiatives, global ATM access, and early pay services.

Founded in 2019, Saltbox provides flexible workspace solutions for businesses. It offers adaptable office spaces and private warehouse suites, along with support services such as Wi-Fi, loading docks, conference rooms, and community events. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Saltbox caters to importers/exporters, distributors, makers, and e-commerce operators.

The Lip Bar LLC is a cosmetics company based in Detroit, Michigan, that specializes in producing and selling lipsticks. Founded in 2011, The Lip Bar emphasizes that beauty should not compromise health by offering products made from natural, vegan ingredients. Its lipsticks are uniquely formulated with moisturizing elements such as shea butter, avocado oil, coconut oil, and vitamin E, which help to soften and enhance lips while providing bold color options. The company sells its products through various retail locations across the United States as well as online, catering to diverse beauty needs and preferences.

Adwoa Beauty is a lifestyle beauty brand focused on providing high-quality products for individuals with textured hair, specifically catering to curly and kinky hair types. The company emphasizes the use of natural ingredients and high-concentration oils to promote intense moisture and elongation, which are essential for healthy hair. Adwoa Beauty's offerings include the baomint™ collection, designed to deliver optimal results when used as a complete system. The brand is committed to transparency, ensuring that ingredient labels are clear and accessible. By producing products in small batches, Adwoa Beauty aims to meet the unique needs of multicultural men and women, empowering them to nurture hair growth and maintain a healthy scalp.

Spearhead Spirits is a distinguished producer of premium African spirits that aims to highlight and celebrate African culture through its unique offerings. The company specializes in crafting copper-distilled vodka using local botanicals, including baobab fruit, which are sourced from the continent. By employing a meticulous small-batch production and advanced filtration processes, Spearhead Spirits delivers a crisp and authentic flavor profile that sets it apart in the industry. With its multi-award-winning products, the company strives to disrupt traditional spirit markets while providing consumers with a rich and diverse tasting experience rooted in African heritage.

Founded in 2017, SparkCharge specializes in manufacturing portable, fast-charging stations for electric vehicles. Its modular design allows for easy mobility and convenience, enabling vehicle owners to charge their cars on the go without relying on wired infrastructure or gas-polluting generators.

Altro, formerly known as Perch, is a financial technology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company has developed a platform that enables users to enhance their credit scores by utilizing their recurring expenses, such as bills and subscriptions, as part of their credit history. Through its free app, Altro allows users to link these payments, helping them to recognize and leverage previously uncounted financial activities to improve their credit standing. Altro aims to empower individuals by making every payment contribute to their financial growth and creditworthiness.

ScotchPorters is an e-commerce company that provides men's grooming products for their beard, skin, and hair care. When Calvin Quallis left the comfort of his cushy desk job this year Jerry Maguire-style to pursue his dream of creating the ultimate beard-grooming line, he did so with the intent of making the most stylishly accessible products in the game.

Clare is a direct‑to‑consumer paint marketplace that offers eco‑conscious paint in designer‑curated colors, hassle‑free color sampling, and paint supplies delivered straight to homeowners’ doors. The platform enables customers to test colors and avoid trips to hardware stores, providing primers, ceiling paints, paint kits, roller frames, poles, roller covers, brushes, trays, and related supplies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to reinvent the paint shopping experience by making home painting more accessible and inspiring.

PetPlate, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in delivering fresh, cooked meals for dogs through a subscription service. Founded in 2015, it focuses on providing nutritionally balanced meals designed by veterinary nutritionists, ensuring that each dish meets the dietary needs of dogs. The meals are made from real food, cooked in a facility that employs cold-pressure technology to eliminate harmful bacteria while preserving nutritional value. They are packaged in pre-portioned, recyclable containers that can be served directly from the fridge or microwaved for convenience. PetPlate aims to simplify pet nutrition by offering high-quality, human-grade meals that enhance the health and well-being of dogs.

Nickson Living is a Dallas-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in custom designing and fully furnishing apartments for renters. The company offers a comprehensive solution that allows individuals to transform their new living spaces into personalized homes with just one click. Through a monthly fee structure, Nickson Living provides a range of furnishings and decor, including kitchen and bathroom housewares, televisions, lighting systems, and essential appliances. Their services include both rental and installation, enabling renters to enjoy a fully furnished apartment that meets their specific design preferences before they move in. Nickson Living aims to make customized living accessible and affordable for all renters.