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CommonStock is an online platform that facilitates collaborative investing and trading among users, allowing them to engage with friends, family, classmates, or colleagues. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the platform enables users to link their brokerage accounts, share investment holdings, and receive real-time alerts about trading activities. Users can copy each other's trades, invest together in varying amounts, and compete to track performance, fostering a community-driven approach to investment decision-making. CommonStock's services are accessible for free on the web and through an iPhone application, with plans for an Android version in development.

Kocomo is an early-stage proptech startup focused on revolutionizing second home ownership through a transparent marketplace for luxury properties. The company offers a co-ownership model that allows up to eight families to jointly own vacation homes, making luxury living more accessible. Users can browse available properties on the platform and reserve dates for their visits, ensuring that they enjoy well-equipped homes with all necessary amenities at a subsidized cost. Initially launched in Mexico, Kocomo aims to help individuals achieve their dream of vacation home ownership while fostering memorable experiences. With backing from prominent investors across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, Kocomo is positioned to expand its innovative approach to property ownership globally.

Seek is a content platform that connects tastemakers in the consumer leisure space with millions of consumers seeking trusted and relevant recommendations on where to eat, drink and spend their leisure time. Consumers have access to trusted and vetted recommendations from like-minded experts while tastemakers can showcase and monetize their expertise and passion. Seek currently has thousands of recommendations from tastemakers around the world.

Collective is an online back-office platform tailored for self-employed individuals, providing a comprehensive suite of services that includes business incorporation, accounting, bookkeeping, and tax support. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Collective leverages technology alongside a team of trusted advisors to streamline administrative tasks, allowing its members to concentrate on their core business activities. In addition to essential business services, Collective fosters a supportive community for its users, enhancing their professional experience. Through its integrated approach, the company aims to transform the operational landscape for solo entrepreneurs.

Collective is an online back-office platform tailored for self-employed individuals, providing a comprehensive suite of services that includes business incorporation, accounting, bookkeeping, and tax support. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Collective leverages technology alongside a team of trusted advisors to streamline administrative tasks, allowing its members to concentrate on their core business activities. In addition to essential business services, Collective fosters a supportive community for its users, enhancing their professional experience. Through its integrated approach, the company aims to transform the operational landscape for solo entrepreneurs.

Collective is an online back-office platform tailored for self-employed individuals, providing a comprehensive suite of services that includes business incorporation, accounting, bookkeeping, and tax support. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Collective leverages technology alongside a team of trusted advisors to streamline administrative tasks, allowing its members to concentrate on their core business activities. In addition to essential business services, Collective fosters a supportive community for its users, enhancing their professional experience. Through its integrated approach, the company aims to transform the operational landscape for solo entrepreneurs.

CommonStock is an online platform that facilitates collaborative investing and trading among users, allowing them to engage with friends, family, classmates, or colleagues. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the platform enables users to link their brokerage accounts, share investment holdings, and receive real-time alerts about trading activities. Users can copy each other's trades, invest together in varying amounts, and compete to track performance, fostering a community-driven approach to investment decision-making. CommonStock's services are accessible for free on the web and through an iPhone application, with plans for an Android version in development.

Breeze Labs, Inc. is an online platform that allows users to earn income through on-demand car services. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company initially focused on providing fleet management technology to modernize car ownership, making it more flexible and accessible. Although Breeze launched its services in 2014 and expanded its operations to several major cities, including Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Washington, and Boston, it suspended operations as of July 2016 and is no longer accepting new customers for its leasing platform.

Bloomspot provides exclusive offers for renowned local restaurants, spas, salons, weekend getaways, events, and international resorts. A highly targeted member base, expertly sourced partners, and individually designed promotions ensures member satisfaction and profitability for merchant partners. Bloomspot has featured the highest-rated experiences including 100 Zagat-rated restaurants and AAA Four Diamond hotels in some of the largest U.S. markets.