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zGlue is a Silicon Valley company offering a platform and process for building custom chips on demand. As businesses in the hardware space face increasingly intense time-to-market challenges, zGlue provides an innovative solution through their ChipBuilder software platform, proprietary Smart Fabric interposer, and manufacturing partnerships with world-renowned TSMC and ASE. zGlue’s approach to accelerated product development delivers top-quality chips at an exceptional speed, offering a significant improvement in miniaturization, affordability, and scalability for custom ICs.

Swipii Labs Ltd. operates a customer loyalty and marketing platform specifically designed for small businesses. Founded in 2012 and based in Glasgow, the company offers a suite of digital tools that enable businesses to implement loyalty programs, boost online reviews, and attract new customers. Swipii's app facilitates cashback rewards on purchases, allowing users to earn points automatically through card-linking technology. This platform not only helps local businesses compete with larger brands but also encourages consumers to discover local offers and share them within their communities. By providing these services, Swipii aims to enhance customer engagement and loyalty while supporting the growth of small businesses.

Elementary Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of robots designed to assist humans in various industries by automating quality assurance and traceability in AI-assisted manufacturing. The company’s robots facilitate the tracking of assembly stages across production lines, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Elementary Robotics serves multiple sectors, including electronics, automotive, medical, and consumer packaged goods and logistics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Pasadena, California, with additional offices in Mexico and Chicago, the company focuses on integrating machine learning and computer vision into its hardware and software platforms. These advanced systems enable real-time data capture and analysis, providing valuable insights for intelligent automation in manufacturing and logistics workflows.

Preteckt, Inc. operates a cloud-based platform that specializes in predicting and prescribing maintenance diagnostics for vehicles, catering primarily to connected and autonomous vehicle manufacturers and service providers. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, with an additional location in Hamilton, Canada, Preteckt offers vehicle prognostics-as-a-service (VPaaS) that leverages proprietary real-time automotive data architecture. This architecture employs advanced AI, deep learning, and machine learning algorithms to analyze raw sensor data in real time, enabling users to detect potential issues early and improve maintenance efficiency. By providing a 100x speed advantage over conventional Big Data solutions, Preteckt ensures real-time diagnostics with zero false positives, ultimately helping fleets, municipalities, telematics service providers, and original equipment manufacturers reduce maintenance costs and enhance technician productivity.

Ambiq Micro is an early-stage fabless semiconductor company that is developing ultra-low-power mixed-signal solutions for a new generation of wireless electronics. Ambiq Micro was founded in 2010 on the simple yet powerful notion that extremely low power semiconductors are the key to the future of electronics. Through the use of their pioneering ultra-low-power technology, they help innovative companies around the world develop differentiated solutions that reduce or eliminate the need for batteries, lower overall system power, and maximize industrial design flexibility.

Calyx is a material science and Internet of Things (IoT) platform company that leverages biological principles to develop low-cost and highly accurate sensors for real-time detection and analysis of air chemicals. Founded in 2014 and rebranded from BioInspira in 2019, Calyx serves various sectors, including industrial safety, healthcare, transportation, and food markets. The company's innovative sensor technology is designed to enhance monitoring applications, including health and air quality assessments, along with ensuring safety in natural gas infrastructure. Based in Berkeley, California, Calyx is focused on providing solutions that improve safety and efficiency across multiple industries.

Ambiq Micro is an early-stage fabless semiconductor company that is developing ultra-low-power mixed-signal solutions for a new generation of wireless electronics. Ambiq Micro was founded in 2010 on the simple yet powerful notion that extremely low-power semiconductors are the key to the future of electronics. Through the use of their pioneering ultra-low-power technology, they help innovative companies around the world develop differentiated solutions that reduce or eliminate the need for batteries, lower overall system power, and maximize industrial design flexibility.

Ambiq Micro is an early-stage fabless semiconductor company that is developing ultra-low-power mixed-signal solutions for a new generation of wireless electronics. Ambiq Micro was founded in 2010 on the simple yet powerful notion that extremely low power semiconductors are the key to the future of electronics. Through the use of their pioneering ultra-low-power technology, they help innovative companies around the world develop differentiated solutions that reduce or eliminate the need for batteries, lower overall system power, and maximize industrial design flexibility.

Digital Alloys, Inc. is a company based in Burlington, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced metal 3-D printers. Founded in 2017 as a spinout from New Valence Robotics, the company focuses on high-speed, multi-metal additive manufacturing systems capable of producing production-quality parts from various metals at a significantly lower cost than traditional methods. Its patented technology utilizes commodity wire as the raw material, allowing for a simpler and faster process for melting wire into useful shapes. This innovative approach enables manufacturers to mix multiple metals within a single part, enhancing design possibilities and optimizing the thermal, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties of the products created. Digital Alloys aims to make metal 3D printing more accessible for a wider range of applications.

StrongArm Technologies, Inc. is a safety science company that specializes in developing data collection and assessment solutions aimed at enhancing the safety of industrial workers. The company offers a risk monitoring device that utilizes machine learning to analyze risks related to musculoskeletal injuries, along with the FUSE Risk Management Platform, a cloud-based IoT-enabled software that leverages motion-interpreting sensors for real-time monitoring and assessment. Additionally, StrongArm provides a posture feedback system designed to assist industrial workers with proper lifting mechanics and postural support. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, StrongArm Technologies focuses on improving workplace safety through innovative technology.

Lofelt GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing advanced haptic technology that enhances user interaction with digital devices. The company aims to deliver exceptional haptic experiences by utilizing a high-definition haptic engine capable of recreating music's bass frequencies in high fidelity, allowing users to feel sound physically. Lofelt's notable consumer product, the Basslet, is a wearable device that functions like a subwoofer. The company collaborates with prominent brands to enhance user experiences in various sectors, including gaming, augmented reality, virtual reality, and consumer electronics. A recent partnership with Razer highlights Lofelt's commitment to integrating its technology into widely recognized products. With a team of engineers, developers, and designers, Lofelt is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of haptic technology while maintaining a strong foundation in German engineering.

Elementary Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of robots designed to assist humans in various industries by automating quality assurance and traceability in AI-assisted manufacturing. The company’s robots facilitate the tracking of assembly stages across production lines, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Elementary Robotics serves multiple sectors, including electronics, automotive, medical, and consumer packaged goods and logistics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Pasadena, California, with additional offices in Mexico and Chicago, the company focuses on integrating machine learning and computer vision into its hardware and software platforms. These advanced systems enable real-time data capture and analysis, providing valuable insights for intelligent automation in manufacturing and logistics workflows.

Vision Disease cause innumerable cases of preventable blindness globally - 415 million diabetic patients worldwide are susceptible to Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), Glaucoma, and more. Current screening protocols for vision disease require ophthalmologists to manually diagnose patients through visual assessment of the fundus. Given the large number of diabetes patients in various communities, this process is expensive, inefficient, and an undue burden on eye clinics.

Neteera Technologies Ltd. specializes in wireless network technology for remote and non-invasive sensing of human biological indicators. Based in Jerusalem, Israel, the company has developed a terahertz receptor and proprietary algorithms that enable contact-free monitoring of vital signs, such as heart and respiration rates, heart rate variability, and more. Founded in 2014, Neteera's innovative micro-radar technology can detect microscopic skin motions even through clothing and furniture, allowing for seamless and continuous health monitoring. The company's solutions cater to various sectors, including medical and non-medical markets such as automotive and homeland security, facilitating biometric identification of stress, fatigue, and other physiological parameters.

Spry Health, Inc. is a digital health solutions company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. It specializes in developing a clinical-grade wearable device and a disease management platform designed to support chronically ill patients. The company's chargeable wristband monitors daily health and fitness activities, providing real-time analytics through a mobile application. This technology enables healthcare organizations to enhance patient outcomes, manage chronic conditions, prevent medical emergencies, and reduce hospitalizations and overall healthcare costs. Spry Health focuses on delivering individualized analytics that assist healthcare payers in efficiently managing the small percentage of patients who contribute significantly to health spending.

Millibatt, Inc. is a manufacturer of customized rechargeable batteries specifically designed for consumer electronic devices. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company specializes in producing lithium-ion batteries for small-scale applications. Millibatt's innovative batteries are noted for their longevity, lasting up to ten times longer than existing alternatives on the market. By focusing on the needs of consumer electronic manufacturers, Millibatt aims to provide cost-effective and efficient battery solutions that enhance the performance of various electronic products.

AREVO, based in Silicon Valley, California, develops technology to enable direct digital additive manufacturing of ultra-strong, lightweight composite parts for end use applications in high volume. With the company's unique combination of breakthrough materials, powerful design/build software, and free motion robotics for the first “true 3D” construction, AREVO is moving beyond prototypes by enabling the design and fabrication of large, mass-produced parts and structures, quickly leading 3D printing into mainstream manufacturing. AREVO provides designers and manufacturers with unprecedented freedom to unlock the unparalleled strength and weight of composite materials for a wide range of consumer and industrial products, and has seen early success manufacturing CFRTP composite parts for OEM customers. With an initial focus on Aerospace, Defense, Consumer Electronics, Transportation, and Consumer Goods, Arevo is poised to optimize additive manufacturing services to OEM’s worldwide.

Catalia Health Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a cloud-based patient care management platform aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery. Established in 2014, the company integrates artificial intelligence, psychology, and medicine to improve patient engagement and support. Its platform provides healthcare providers with real-time data on patient progress and challenges, facilitating effective communication through mobile apps, web interfaces, and an interactive robotic coach. By delivering tailored conversations to patients, Catalia Health aims to address ongoing healthcare issues, ultimately enabling healthcare professionals to monitor adherence to treatment and improve overall patient outcomes.

SmartEar Inc. is a company based in San Francisco that specializes in developing innovative ear technology. Founded in 2015, it has created a voice-command interface aimed at enhancing business applications. The SmartEar platform consists of a state-of-the-art ear device, an operating system optimized for ear usage, and an artificial intelligence engine designed to manage user interactions seamlessly. The device is intended to be comfortable for all-day wear, providing features that protect and manage the auditory environment while facilitating communication with smartphones and other devices. Additionally, it monitors health and fitness, making it a versatile tool for users looking to improve their auditory experience and overall well-being.

Matrix Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of thermoelectric products and components aimed at energy harvesting to extend battery life. The company is best known for its MATRIX PowerWatch, a smartwatch that operates on body heat, eliminating the need for charging while tracking calories burned, activity levels, and sleep. Additionally, Matrix produces products like Juno, a beverage chiller, along with various kits and components that include energy harvesting boost converters and thermoelectric energy harvesters. The company distributes its products through a network of distributors. Founded in 2011, Matrix Industries is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Nomiku Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in manufacturing immersion circulators designed for home cooks. Founded in 2012, Nomiku gained prominence through a highly successful Kickstarter campaign for its inaugural product, the Nomiku Immersion Circulator. The company has since expanded its offerings to include a second product, touted as the smallest and most powerful sous vide device available, which is complemented by a companion app. Nomiku aims to empower individuals to prepare high-quality meals in their homes, believing that with the right tools, everyone has the potential to be a great cook. Today, its products are utilized in numerous homes and restaurants worldwide.