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WEKA is an AI-native data platform company that provides a cloud and hardware-agnostic software solution for performance-intensive applications. Its WEKA® Data Platform enhances scalability and performance, transforming stagnant data silos into dynamic data pipelines that optimize enterprise AI, machine learning, and GPU workloads. The platform facilitates seamless data access across on-premises, cloud, edge, and hybrid multicloud environments. Serving hundreds of leading enterprises and renowned research organizations, including numerous Fortune 50 companies, WEKA addresses complex data challenges to accelerate discoveries, insights, and outcomes. The company's software-defined storage technology is tailored for high-performance and scalable file storage, making it beneficial for various industries such as life sciences, media and entertainment, financial services, and government.

Shadowfax is an on-demand logistics network that specializes in providing tech-enabled delivery solutions across various sectors, including e-commerce, food, pharmacy, and consumer goods. By leveraging its unique app, the company offers a reliable last-mile delivery service, allowing businesses to concentrate on their core operations while outsourcing their delivery needs. Shadowfax aims to enhance the customer experience through efficient, fast, and dependable delivery options. Its platform serves both online and offline retailers, catering to the diverse logistics demands of merchants and ensuring timely service. The company envisions establishing itself as a trustworthy and desirable delivery platform, emphasizing the use of advanced technology to streamline logistics and improve customer satisfaction.

Augury Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing AI-driven software solutions for predictive maintenance in industrial operations. Founded in 2011, Augury offers a comprehensive platform that enables facility owners and maintenance staff to monitor machine health and optimize performance. Its Diagnostics-as-a-Service solution allows for routine diagnostics on HVAC and other building machinery, while its cloud-based Augury Halo provides real-time insights into mechanical equipment, predicting failures before they occur. By analyzing data from various types of machinery, Augury's technology helps clients across diverse sectors—including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and facility management—eliminate downtime and make informed maintenance decisions. The company's strategic partnership with Grundfos further enhances its ability to deliver impactful solutions.

Nuvemshop provides entrepreneurs and SMBs with the tools to set up, manage, and promote their online businesses easily from any device. With the suite of tools around payments, shipping, inventory management, and marketing provided by the company, owners are enabled to participate in the e-commerce market, ramp up their sales, reduce costs, and provide their end customers with a shopping experience. In 2011, co-founders Alejandro Alfonso, Santiago Sosa, Jose Abuchaem, Martin Palombo, and Alejandro Vazquez established Nuvemshop in 2011.

MindTickle is a global, privately-held company that specializes in providing a data-driven sales readiness platform aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of customer-facing teams. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, and Pune, India, MindTickle's platform is utilized by sales teams across various industries to bridge knowledge and skill gaps through automated training paths, adaptive learning, and virtual coaching tools. The company's solution incorporates on-demand online training, bite-sized mobile updates, gamification, and role-play, enabling enterprises to track onboarding progress and certify readiness. By leveraging MindTickle, organizations can improve sales performance, achieve larger deal sizes, increase win rates, and shorten sales cycles, ultimately driving growth and maximizing business impact.

QuintoAndar is a digital platform that streamlines the rental process for residential real estate in Brazil, catering to both landlords and renters. Founded in February 2013 by Gabriel Braga and Andre Penha, the company is headquartered in São Paulo. QuintoAndar offers a marketplace featuring various rental listings, allowing users to schedule visits and finalize agreements without the burden of paperwork. The platform also provides rental insurance and facilitates recurring payments, eliminating the need for guarantors. By prioritizing transparency and efficiency, QuintoAndar aims to enhance the rental experience for all parties involved.

AliveCor, Inc. specializes in developing digital medical-grade electrocardiograms, enabling users to monitor their heart health through mobile technology. The company's flagship product, KardiaMobile, is a personal mobile EKG device that provides instant detection of common heart arrhythmias, along with features for blood pressure and weight tracking, as well as storage for recorded EKGs. Additionally, AliveCor offers KardiaMobile 6L, a six-lead EKG device that allows patients to share detailed EKG readings with healthcare providers. The company also operates KardiaCare, a digital health subscription service that empowers users to manage their heart health conveniently at home. Founded in 2010 and incorporated in 2011, AliveCor is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and is recognized for its innovative contributions to cardiac care through the integration of machine learning techniques.

SiFive, Inc. is a semiconductor company that specializes in designing and manufacturing chips, particularly focusing on RISC-V architecture. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in locations such as Oregon, Texas, India, Taiwan, and France, SiFive provides a range of products including multi-core application processors, embedded microcontrollers, and system-on-chip solutions tailored for various applications such as IoT and wearables. The company emphasizes the use of open-source technology to enable faster and more cost-effective hardware development. By offering software development kits, toolchains, and customized silicon products, SiFive aims to democratize access to advanced semiconductor solutions, accelerating innovation for businesses of all sizes.

SentinelOne is a California-based cybersecurity company founded in 2013, specializing in endpoint protection through its Singularity platform. This integrated solution enables enterprises to detect and respond to security threats across their IT infrastructure, including cloud, endpoint, and identity resources. SentinelOne employs advanced behavioral detection, mitigation strategies, and forensic capabilities to address a wide range of cyber threats, particularly those utilizing evasion techniques. The company offers 24/7 threat hunting and managed services, positioning itself as a leader in the cybersecurity landscape. SentinelOne has been recognized as a Visionary in Gartner's Endpoint Protection Magic Quadrant and is certified as a true antivirus replacement for multiple operating systems, including Windows, OS X, and Linux. Its commitment to innovation and the use of artificial intelligence has earned it a spot on the Forbes AI 50 list, highlighting its role as a promising player in the cybersecurity sector.

Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Blippar is a technology company focused on Augmented Reality (AR) and Computer Vision, aiming to enrich everyday experiences by seamlessly integrating digital content with the physical world. Established in 2011, Blippar has developed a SaaS-based platform that allows brands, retailers, and agencies to create and deploy interactive AR experiences, enhancing customer engagement and driving sales. The company's tools enable businesses to publish AR content directly within their own applications or through rich media banners, facilitating a versatile approach to AR integration. Blippar has collaborated with prominent brands such as PepsiCo, Porsche, and Nestlé to create innovative and award-winning AR experiences. Recognized for its rapid growth and innovation in the AR space, Blippar acquired the pioneering AR company Layar in 2014 and invested in WaveOptics in 2015, which focuses on developing advanced display technologies for AR applications. Through its commitment to advancing the AR industry, Blippar continues to shape the way consumers interact with their environments.

Borqs Technologies, Inc. is a high-tech company headquartered in Beijing, China, specializing in the development of software and hardware solutions for Android-based smart connected devices. Established in 2007, the company operates through two main segments: Mobile Virtual Network Operator Services and Connected Solutions. Borqs provides a range of services, including 2G/3G/4G voice and data services, cloud solutions, and commercial-grade Android platform software tailored for mobile chipset manufacturers, device OEMs, and operators. Additionally, it manufactures customizable hardware products such as smart trackers, ruggedized handsets, tablets, and mobile connectivity modules. The company primarily generates revenue through hardware sales, with a significant portion derived from its operations in the United States, China, and India. Borqs Technologies employs a skilled workforce, predominantly consisting of technical personnel, many of whom possess advanced degrees and extensive research and development experience in the telecommunications and software industries.

RetailNext, Inc. is a provider of real-time analytics specifically designed for retailers, shopping centers, and manufacturers, enabling them to collect, analyze, and visualize in-store data. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a comprehensive SaaS platform that utilizes advanced technologies such as video analytics, Wi-Fi detection, Bluetooth, and on-shelf sensors. RetailNext’s solutions include traffic counting, conversion analysis, staffing optimization, shopper engagement, and loss prevention, among others. By integrating various data sources, including promotional calendars and weather services, the platform allows retailers to understand how different factors affect customer behavior and shopping patterns. RetailNext tracks over one billion shoppers annually through a network of more than 65,000 sensors, processing trillions of data points to identify growth opportunities and enhance store performance. The company operates on a global scale, serving clients in over 50 countries.

Chukong Technologies is a mobile entertainment platform company headquartered in Beijing, China, with additional operations in Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, and Menlo Park, California. Originally founded as CocoaChina.com, the largest iOS developer community in China, Chukong provides tools and resources aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing costs for mobile content creators globally. The company is known for sponsoring and maintaining Cocos2d-x, a cross-platform open-source game engine that has gained significant traction, with over 1.1 million downloads in 150 countries and a presence in seven of the top ten grossing games in China. Complementing the game engine, Chukong has developed CocoStudio, a toolset that simplifies game design and animation. The company also operates an in-house development studio, which has produced several successful games, including the Fishing Joy franchise. Furthermore, under the CocoaChina brand, Chukong collaborates with international developers to help them navigate the Chinese mobile gaming market, offering services that encompass game design feedback, monetization strategies, and localization assistance. With a portfolio that boasts over 1 billion monthly game sessions and 63 million active users, Chukong continues to explore opportunities for both Chinese and international developers.

Lookout, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in cloud-based technology solutions for mobile security. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, Lookout offers a range of products including mobile security apps for both Android and iOS devices. Its solutions encompass Mobile Threat Protection, a Mobile Intelligence Center for real-time threat investigations, and an App Vetting API designed to secure enterprise and commercial app stores. By providing organizations with tools to enable bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, ensure compliance, and combat advanced mobile threats, Lookout empowers enterprises and individuals to safeguard their sensitive data across devices, applications, networks, and clouds. The company's platform is trusted by various enterprises, government agencies, and millions of consumers, allowing them to manage their data securely and efficiently.

Founded in 2000 and based in San Jose, California, Validity Sensors specializes in Natural ID™ authentication technology, focusing on fingerprint sensor solutions. The company is recognized as a leader in this field, offering high-performance and secure solutions that are also cost-effective and adaptable in design. Validity's products are particularly suited for the increasing demand in mobile payment systems and cloud-based services, addressing the inadequacies of traditional passwords and PINs, which can be easily compromised or difficult for users to remember. By utilizing unique human characteristics such as fingerprints, Validity's Natural ID technology enhances usability while maintaining robust security. In addition to fingerprint authentication, the company also provides identity verification, centralized management for corporate network security, and secure wireless transactions, contributing to the protection of sensitive data and physical access control.

Novarra, Inc. specializes in wireless Internet solutions, focusing on mobile search, portals, advertising, and web access for mobile devices. The company offers a range of platforms, including the Vision Platform, which supports mobile data services such as mobile Internet, video, and location-based services. Its Vision Mobile Web platform serves as a content transformation server designed for carrier-grade applications. Additionally, the Vision Multimedia Platform enables real-time transformation of various media formats, while the Vision Advertising Platform facilitates the delivery and management of graphical advertisements. Novarra's services cater to mobile network operators, wireless handset manufacturers, web content providers, and enterprises. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, the company has expanded its reach with locations in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Thailand. Formerly known as Infospeed Communications, Inc., it adopted its current name in 2000.

PacketVideo's software delivers media service to people in a number of different ways. PV's Core is a rich-media application framework that eases the development process for mobile multimedia applications across networks and handsets. It was headquartered in San Diego, California.