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Steereo Inc. operates a music discovery platform tailored for rideshare drivers, founded in 2017 and based in New York City. The platform allows artists to showcase their music, providing exposure and enabling passengers to discover new tunes during their rides. By broadcasting new music through an app designed specifically for rideshare environments, Steereo creates an engaging experience for passengers while helping artists connect with potential fans. In addition to enhancing the ride experience, the platform also offers drivers opportunities to earn extra income and rewards. Steereo serves customers primarily in New York and Austin, Texas, contributing to the evolving landscape of music consumption in the rideshare industry.

Tenavox is an online platform focused on commercial real estate leasing, designed to facilitate the connection between tenants and leasing resources. Launched in March 2018, the platform serves the Houston and Austin markets, encompassing over 120 million square feet of commercial properties. It collaborates with more than 30 of the largest brokerages and service providers in the industry. Tenavox provides comprehensive building ratings across various categories, including office, industrial, and retail spaces, allowing tenants to efficiently negotiate and discover optimal leasing rates. With a user base exceeding 14,000 tenants, Tenavox aims to simplify the process of leasing commercial real estate.

PerfectQuote, Inc. is an Austin-based company that offers an online platform for comparing insurance plans, specifically tailored for brokers and general agents. Established in 2017, the company provides web-based Group Insurance Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ) software that streamlines the procurement, analysis, and sale of group health insurance. Its platform allows users to upload carrier quote files in any format, enabling seamless comparisons of various employee benefit plans. This powerful analysis engine eliminates cumbersome data entry, resulting in faster and more accurate assessments of insurance options. PerfectQuote supports employer groups of all sizes and works with a range of carriers, making it a versatile solution in the insurance marketplace. The platform not only helps brokers reduce spending and lower premiums but also enhances overall employee health by facilitating informed decision-making.

Vertify, Inc. is an Austin, Texas-based company that specializes in data integration and management through its customer intelligence platform, Vertify Customer Intelligence Platform (VCIP). Founded in 2009, the platform allows users to seamlessly collect and manage data from various enterprise systems, facilitating connections between marketing and customer relationship management systems. By utilizing drag-and-drop technology, Vertify enables organizations to create permanent data connections without requiring extensive internal engineering resources. The platform aims to streamline business processes by identifying bottlenecks between sales, marketing, and customer success teams, ultimately unlocking new revenue potential and enhancing the return on investment for existing revenue technology stacks. Vertify's solutions help clients respond to customer needs more efficiently and accelerate business operations.

CarServ, Inc. is a software company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in providing an automated communication and marketing platform for the auto repair industry. Founded in 2015, CarServ offers a comprehensive SaaS solution designed to enhance operational efficiency and customer interaction for automotive repair businesses. The platform enables clients to manage their back-office operations and streamline customer communication throughout the repair process, thereby improving customer retention and satisfaction. By leveraging machine learning, CarServ's software automates various aspects of the workflow, reducing errors and stress while ultimately increasing profitability for repair facilities. The company's focus on delivering insights and data-driven solutions positions it as a key player in the automotive repair sector.

Brobe is a company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of adaptive clothing and post-operative accessories. The company aims to enhance the recovery experience for women undergoing significant life changes, such as cancer treatment and childbirth, by providing functional yet feminine garments. Its flagship product, the Recovery Brobe, features a luxurious robe with an attached bra, designed specifically for women recovering from breast cancer surgeries. This innovative garment includes pockets for post-operative fluid drains and a detachable bra with pockets for ice packs or prosthetic breasts, facilitating independent dressing and comfort. Additionally, Brobe offers the Mommy Brobe, a nursing garment designed for breastfeeding mothers. The company is committed to empowering individuals during their recovery by focusing on wellness and comfort, rather than illness. Through continuous research and development, Brobe seeks to expand its range of products to meet the evolving needs of its customers, both in the United States and internationally.

Man Outfitters, Inc. is a digital menswear retailer based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2015. The company specializes in offering a wide range of products, including apparel, footwear, headwear, sunglasses, swimwear, athletic wear, and accessories. Its e-commerce platform features products from top brands, allowing customers to conveniently shop for items such as polo shirts, tees, and various bottom wear from home. Additionally, Man Outfitters provides gift cards and has developed an iOS app to enhance the shopping experience for its users.

EllieGrid Inc. is a company that specializes in medication management solutions, offering a Bluetooth-enabled pill box designed for individuals and families. This innovative product helps users organize their medications and stay on schedule by providing reminders through a connected mobile application. The app not only allows users to program the device and receive notifications for medication times, but it also enables caregivers and healthcare providers to access real-time compliance data, facilitating timely interventions if necessary. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, EllieGrid sells its products online, focusing on enhancing medication adherence and improving health outcomes for users and their caregivers.

Expert Knowledge Networks Inc. offers a comprehensive platform designed to assist organizations in implementing, managing, and expanding various programs. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company focuses on enhancing mentor and resource management, improving connectivity, and facilitating collaboration. Its features include calendar integration, streamlined onboarding, embedded collaboration tools, analytics, user feedback mechanisms, and compatibility with third-party applications. The platform is particularly beneficial for universities, innovation hubs, and corporations, enabling them to manage sustainable communities and dynamic lifelong learning initiatives. By fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, professional development, and skills training, Expert Knowledge Networks helps clients efficiently organize resources, encourage meaningful interactions, and effectively measure outcomes.

Costar Technologies, Inc. is a Texas-based company that specializes in the design, development, and distribution of security and industrial vision products. Its extensive product portfolio includes surveillance cameras, digital video recorders, lenses, monitors, and various electronic accessories, catering primarily to the video surveillance and machine vision markets. The company operates through three segments: Costar Video Systems, which focuses on retail security applications; CohuHD Costar, serving transportation, border security, and government needs; and Other. Costar Video Systems generates the majority of the company’s revenue. In addition to enhancing security, Costar's industrial vision products improve manufacturing efficiency by detecting faults on production and assembly lines. The company is recognized for its significant presence in the security industry, having been ranked in a&s magazine's Security 50 for 2016, which highlights the largest global security manufacturers based on financial performance.