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Bedrock Materials is a manufacturer specializing in sodium-ion battery materials aimed at transforming energy storage solutions. By pioneering innovative materials and production techniques, the company focuses on reducing the cost of electric vehicles through the commercialization of sodium-ion battery technology. Its electrode materials facilitate large-scale battery production, enabling manufacturers to create electric vehicles with extended ranges and reduced overall battery costs. Bedrock Materials is dedicated to advancing sustainable energy storage for a more environmentally friendly future.

DataPlor Inc. is a Los Angeles‑based location intelligence company that aggregates and verifies business location data, market research, and other data collection services. The platform connects clients with an on‑demand mobile workforce to perform real‑time data verification, augmentation, and research on local firms, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence models. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as Chapa, Inc., the company operates additional offices in Mexico City and São Paulo and focuses on providing customizable data solutions for businesses worldwide.

Switchboard Software, Inc. is a software-as-a-service company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2014. It specializes in a cloud-based data operations platform that empowers enterprises to leverage data at scale. The platform consolidates disparate data into a single, reliable source of information in real time, facilitating efficient inventory optimization and insightful analyses. It provides monitoring capabilities and customizable dashboard creation, allowing clients to generate real-time executive reports and operational insights. Organizations such as Dotdash Meredith, Target, and The Atlantic utilize Switchboard's technology to enhance customer insights and streamline revenue operations, all while maintaining control over their data processes without the complexities of daily management.

Champions Round, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that develops a gaming application focused on football and esports. Founded in 2018, the company aims to enhance the spectator experience for sports fans, particularly targeting Generation Z. Its application allows users to participate in fantasy leagues and tournaments, answer live questions, earn points, and win cash prizes. By facilitating individual participation in leagues without the need for group assembly, Champions Round lowers barriers to entry and encourages wider engagement in sports gaming. The application is available on the App Store, reflecting the company's commitment to accessible and interactive sports entertainment.

Simple HealthKit operates a digital diagnostic platform offering accessible and affordable health tests for sexual wellness, respiratory health, chronic conditions, and more. It provides timely detection and data insights, enabling customers to make informed decisions about their health.

ON, established in 2009 and based in San Francisco, specializes in developing mobile applications for sports fans. Its primary product is a platform that facilitates real-time communication with friends about favorite teams, along with news updates, scores, and highlights.

Femtosense is a technology company specializing in the development of ultra-energy-efficient neural network models aimed at facilitating large-scale neural network processing at the edge. The company's innovative models leverage nonlinear dynamics and space-time sparsity, drawing inspiration from biological neural networks, to achieve high performance-per-joule on complex processing tasks. This technology enables businesses to implement user interfaces characterized by ultra-low latency and low power consumption, while also ensuring complete user privacy.

Avium is a metaverse platform that offers a Web3 gaming and media experience, connecting gamers, media consumers, and entrepreneurs through the use of blockchain technology and NFTs. The platform enables users to engage with animated content, comics, and esports, while also supporting creators and fostering community interactions. By leveraging blockchain, Avium provides a unique opportunity for customers to connect with their preferred games and media, as well as to own a stake in the evolving landscape of entertainment.

Graftys is an early-stage company based in Aix-en-Provence, France, focused on advanced bone biologics. It develops synthetic calcium phosphate bone graft substitutes that are fully injectable and designed for reconstructive orthopedic surgery. The company’s products target specific clinical applications, enabling standard options for bone reconstruction and trauma procedures. Through its biomaterials, Graftys aims to provide safe, predictable options for surgeons seeking injectable bone graft substitutes to support healing in challenging skeletal defects.

Champions Round, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that develops a gaming application focused on football and esports. Founded in 2018, the company aims to enhance the spectator experience for sports fans, particularly targeting Generation Z. Its application allows users to participate in fantasy leagues and tournaments, answer live questions, earn points, and win cash prizes. By facilitating individual participation in leagues without the need for group assembly, Champions Round lowers barriers to entry and encourages wider engagement in sports gaming. The application is available on the App Store, reflecting the company's commitment to accessible and interactive sports entertainment.

Pontoro is a fintech company that develops a digital securitization and liquidity platform for private market assets. Its technology integrates technical, legal, and regulatory protocols to convert traditionally illiquid private fund interests into liquid investments, increasing investor access and participation while improving efficiency for fund administration. With a focus on infrastructure debt finance, the platform seeks to address the large financing shortfall by enabling liquidity, transparency, and customization for investors and limited partners and by broadening capital flows into private markets.

Groove Labs, Inc. is a sales engagement platform that specializes in automating non-sales activities to enhance the productivity of sales teams. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in San Diego and Bellevue, the company offers a range of solutions, including email and calendar integration, custom multi-step campaign creation, and a dialer tool designed to streamline the sales process. Groove's Salesforce-native architecture allows for accurate reporting and compliance with global privacy laws, making it suitable for enterprises. Its platform is utilized by over 50,000 sales representatives and customer success managers at major companies, helping them reclaim valuable time for relationship-building and revenue generation. Groove has consistently received high customer satisfaction ratings and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States.

Car IQ Inc. is a technology company that develops and operates a cloud-based vehicle management platform and payment gateway, primarily serving auto dealer groups, car sharing clients, and autonomous drivers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Car IQ's innovative payment solution allows vehicles to initiate payments directly without the need for credit cards. By leveraging telematics and vehicle data, the platform connects vehicles to service and repair providers, streamlining transactions and enhancing security. It provides detailed vehicle insights for fleet management, enabling clients to monitor transactions and reduce the risk of fraud. Additionally, Car IQ consolidates all transactions into a single ledger, simplifying reconciliation and allowing fleets to manage their expenses more effectively.

Hidden Level develops airspace sensing technologies, specializing in passive radar and drone detection through RF spectrum signal analysis. Its airspace monitoring systems deploy networks of passive sensors to detect and track drones and other aerial vehicles over large geographic areas, supporting critical infrastructure, defense, and public safety customers. The company emphasizes safety through sensing, offering services that cover classical systems engineering, data modeling and analysis, field testing, and full product lifecycle management, including PCB design. Its solutions enable monitoring of low-altitude air traffic while maintaining privacy in compliance with applicable regulations.

Formlogic is an autonomous manufacturing technology company focused on delivering precision components for the space and frontier industries. By addressing the challenges of the domestic supply chain, Formlogic enhances manufacturing capabilities, allowing both novice and expert workers to achieve high levels of precision and productivity. The company's technology enables rapid turnaround times for custom machined components, with production orders completed in weeks rather than months. Additionally, Formlogic provides real-time order status updates, improving the overall customer experience. Through its innovative approach, Formlogic aims to revolutionize the manufacturing process, ensuring close tolerances and efficient production at scale.

IRIS.TV, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based personalized video programming system designed to enhance user engagement and increase video views across multiple devices. Founded in 2009, the company offers a suite of products that include Adaptive Stream, which allows for real-time personalized streaming tailored to specific business and editorial guidelines, and Asset IQ, which automates data structuring and asset optimization. Additionally, IRIS Vision provides business intelligence and programming management tools. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, IRIS.TV automates the delivery of personalized content based on audience preferences and behaviors, thereby improving the viewing experience and operational efficiency for web, mobile, and over-the-top video distribution. The company's platform also facilitates video data connectivity for enhanced advertising outcomes and audience insights, making it a vital resource for publishers, advertisers, and content owners.

Relimetrics, Inc. specializes in providing advanced imaging solutions aimed at enhancing materials reliability across various sectors. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including third-party supplier analysis for aerospace, mechanical design optimization, and materials testing for the automotive industry. Additionally, it provides structural monitoring and predictive failure analysis for civil and construction applications. In the manufacturing sector, Relimetrics delivers quality assurance testing, while in the medical field, it focuses on cancer detection and surgical optimization. The life sciences sector benefits from product efficacy testing and reduced clinical trial durations. The company employs cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning technologies to automate visual inspections, enabling businesses to detect mechanical faults and improve product quality. Incorporated in 2013, Relimetrics is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional operations in Sunnyvale, California, and Berlin, Germany.

Vela is a United States-based company that provides a comprehensive platform designed to assist merchants in managing and growing their businesses across multiple sales channels. Through a combination of integrations, automation, and user-friendly design, Vela streamlines various operational tasks, allowing merchants to save time and focus on core activities. The platform enables users to efficiently edit listings in bulk, set up sales quickly, and enhance product images with minimal effort. By consolidating business management into a single solution, Vela aims to facilitate growth and improve overall efficiency for its clients.

Champions Round, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that develops a gaming application focused on football and esports. Founded in 2018, the company aims to enhance the spectator experience for sports fans, particularly targeting Generation Z. Its application allows users to participate in fantasy leagues and tournaments, answer live questions, earn points, and win cash prizes. By facilitating individual participation in leagues without the need for group assembly, Champions Round lowers barriers to entry and encourages wider engagement in sports gaming. The application is available on the App Store, reflecting the company's commitment to accessible and interactive sports entertainment.

DataPlor Inc. is a Los Angeles‑based location intelligence company that aggregates and verifies business location data, market research, and other data collection services. The platform connects clients with an on‑demand mobile workforce to perform real‑time data verification, augmentation, and research on local firms, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence models. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as Chapa, Inc., the company operates additional offices in Mexico City and São Paulo and focuses on providing customizable data solutions for businesses worldwide.

EMQ Limited is a financial technology company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, with additional offices in Taiwan and China. The company focuses on developing a comprehensive financial network across Asia, primarily targeting remittance services. EMQ partners with financial institutions and strategic partners in various countries, including Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, to facilitate and settle cross-border remittances. The company operates a settlement network designed to offer affordable, efficient, and transparent financial services, ensuring that users can conduct cross-border transactions in a streamlined and secure manner. EMQ holds licenses from relevant authorities in Hong Kong and Indonesia, which allows it to operate as a Money Service Operator and Fund Transfer Operator, respectively.

Fauna, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that specializes in providing a NoSQL database solution designed for modern serverless applications. The company's flagship product, FaunaDB, features a distributed transactional query engine, a web-native GraphQL API, and a serverless query language (FQL), enabling developers to create applications with custom business logic efficiently. FaunaDB supports various data models, including relational, document, and graph data, and offers capabilities such as access control, data isolation, encryption security, and consistent performance metrics. The platform is designed for frictionless integration with various JavaScript frameworks and programming languages, making it adaptable for diverse development environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Fauna is a fully remote organization driven by a leadership team with extensive experience in the tech industry, and it serves a variety of customers, including notable innovators like Nextdoor and NVIDIA.

Groove Labs, Inc. is a sales engagement platform that specializes in automating non-sales activities to enhance the productivity of sales teams. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in San Diego and Bellevue, the company offers a range of solutions, including email and calendar integration, custom multi-step campaign creation, and a dialer tool designed to streamline the sales process. Groove's Salesforce-native architecture allows for accurate reporting and compliance with global privacy laws, making it suitable for enterprises. Its platform is utilized by over 50,000 sales representatives and customer success managers at major companies, helping them reclaim valuable time for relationship-building and revenue generation. Groove has consistently received high customer satisfaction ratings and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States.

Viralspace, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2018 and based in Stanford, California, that specializes in developing a content performance prediction platform. This platform utilizes artificial intelligence to provide deep visual insights and performance predictions for marketing content, allowing brands to make informed, data-driven decisions. By analyzing various creative elements across digital marketing channels such as Google Ads, email, and websites, Viralspace helps marketers optimize their visual assets to enhance engagement and return on investment. The company's innovative approach integrates data into the creative process, enabling real-time optimization of advertising performance.

Hidden Level develops airspace sensing technologies, specializing in passive radar and drone detection through RF spectrum signal analysis. Its airspace monitoring systems deploy networks of passive sensors to detect and track drones and other aerial vehicles over large geographic areas, supporting critical infrastructure, defense, and public safety customers. The company emphasizes safety through sensing, offering services that cover classical systems engineering, data modeling and analysis, field testing, and full product lifecycle management, including PCB design. Its solutions enable monitoring of low-altitude air traffic while maintaining privacy in compliance with applicable regulations.

ProGuides is an e-sports training platform based in Los Angeles, California, established in 2014. The company aims to elevate the gaming experience for enthusiasts by providing a comprehensive range of educational resources, including over 60 courses and more than 1,000 lessons. These resources are designed to teach competitive gaming concepts such as mechanics, strategy, and objective prioritization, helping users improve their skills. ProGuides collaborates with top e-sports professionals from popular games like Fortnite, League of Legends, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive to deliver premium content and on-demand coaching. The platform enables gamers to learn from the best and connect with a community of like-minded players, fostering an environment conducive to growth and improvement in the competitive gaming landscape.

DataPlor Inc. is a Los Angeles‑based location intelligence company that aggregates and verifies business location data, market research, and other data collection services. The platform connects clients with an on‑demand mobile workforce to perform real‑time data verification, augmentation, and research on local firms, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence models. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as Chapa, Inc., the company operates additional offices in Mexico City and São Paulo and focuses on providing customizable data solutions for businesses worldwide.

Gigacover is an insurance solutions provider that focuses on delivering digital affinity programs to businesses. The company specializes in program design, worker assistance, portfolio analytics, and advanced claims payout, aiming to manage risk and enhance value within the insurance ecosystem. By leveraging innovative technology and customer insights, Gigacover facilitates efficient distribution into emerging customer segments, allowing clients to access flexible insurance products at affordable rates. Their approach is designed to unlock the future value of insurance, making it more accessible and tailored to the needs of modern businesses.

Car IQ Inc. is a technology company that develops and operates a cloud-based vehicle management platform and payment gateway, primarily serving auto dealer groups, car sharing clients, and autonomous drivers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Car IQ's innovative payment solution allows vehicles to initiate payments directly without the need for credit cards. By leveraging telematics and vehicle data, the platform connects vehicles to service and repair providers, streamlining transactions and enhancing security. It provides detailed vehicle insights for fleet management, enabling clients to monitor transactions and reduce the risk of fraud. Additionally, Car IQ consolidates all transactions into a single ledger, simplifying reconciliation and allowing fleets to manage their expenses more effectively.

The Flex Company, established in 2015 and headquartered in Venice, California, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of single-use menstrual devices. Its product portfolio includes the Flex Cup, a disposable and disc-shaped device that temporarily blocks menstrual blood flow, and the Flex Disc, a one-time use period product with a 12-hour wear duration. The company's products are sold online and through retailers in the United States and Canada, with a presence in over 25,000 retail locations nationwide.

DataPlor Inc. is a Los Angeles‑based location intelligence company that aggregates and verifies business location data, market research, and other data collection services. The platform connects clients with an on‑demand mobile workforce to perform real‑time data verification, augmentation, and research on local firms, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence models. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as Chapa, Inc., the company operates additional offices in Mexico City and São Paulo and focuses on providing customizable data solutions for businesses worldwide.

ProGuides is an e-sports training platform based in Los Angeles, California, established in 2014. The company aims to elevate the gaming experience for enthusiasts by providing a comprehensive range of educational resources, including over 60 courses and more than 1,000 lessons. These resources are designed to teach competitive gaming concepts such as mechanics, strategy, and objective prioritization, helping users improve their skills. ProGuides collaborates with top e-sports professionals from popular games like Fortnite, League of Legends, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive to deliver premium content and on-demand coaching. The platform enables gamers to learn from the best and connect with a community of like-minded players, fostering an environment conducive to growth and improvement in the competitive gaming landscape.

ON, established in 2009 and based in San Francisco, specializes in developing mobile applications for sports fans. Its primary product is a platform that facilitates real-time communication with friends about favorite teams, along with news updates, scores, and highlights.

Coffee Meets Bagel, Inc. is a dating service founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company offers a curated online dating platform that emphasizes meaningful connections and prioritizes the preferences of women in the dating process. By allowing women to choose which men can initiate conversations, Coffee Meets Bagel aims to create a more respectful and engaging dating environment. The platform has facilitated over one million dates and numerous lasting relationships, addressing the challenges of traditional mobile dating, which often leads to superficial interactions. By focusing on a differentiated service for both men and women, the company seeks to inspire singles, particularly women, to feel positive about their dating experiences and to invest their time in more serious and committed relationships.

Amaze Software is a platform empowering creators to transform their ideas into marketable products. It offers tools for product design, social commerce integrations, and streamlined sales processes, allowing creators to focus on their passions.

Upbeat is a cloud-based public relations company that specializes in connecting businesses with journalists and media outlets through innovative software and data analysis. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, Upbeat offers a range of services designed to enhance media outreach campaigns, including customer dashboards, account management workflows, email campaign management, and a comprehensive journalist database. The company also provides media monitoring and analytical tools to track the effectiveness of outreach efforts. Catering to various industries such as education, real estate, trucking, pharmaceuticals, and human resources, Upbeat combines the expertise of software engineers and PR professionals to modernize traditional public relations practices, transforming story ideas into compelling narratives and ensuring effective communication between clients and the media.

HOMMA is a startup that designs modern homes and develops an artificial intelligence driven platform for connected living. The company brings together home builders, architects, designers, and engineers to create residences that integrate security, convenience, and comfort through smart devices and applications. The platform enables device and application integration and allows homeowners to tailor configurations to their preferences, enhancing the living experience. Founded in 2015 by Takeshi Homma, HOMMA operates with offices in the Bay Area, Portland and Tokyo.

Fauna, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that specializes in providing a NoSQL database solution designed for modern serverless applications. The company's flagship product, FaunaDB, features a distributed transactional query engine, a web-native GraphQL API, and a serverless query language (FQL), enabling developers to create applications with custom business logic efficiently. FaunaDB supports various data models, including relational, document, and graph data, and offers capabilities such as access control, data isolation, encryption security, and consistent performance metrics. The platform is designed for frictionless integration with various JavaScript frameworks and programming languages, making it adaptable for diverse development environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Fauna is a fully remote organization driven by a leadership team with extensive experience in the tech industry, and it serves a variety of customers, including notable innovators like Nextdoor and NVIDIA.

The Bouqs Company is an online flower delivery service founded in 2012 by John Tabis and Juan Pablo Montúfar, aimed at transforming the floral industry. Headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California, the company sources flowers directly from eco-friendly and sustainable farms worldwide. By connecting these farms with a curated network of artisan florists, The Bouqs Company eliminates traditional supply chain intermediaries, such as warehouses and distributors, thereby reducing costs and enhancing the quality of its offerings. The platform provides a variety of bouquets and floral arrangements for weddings, events, and business services, striving to deliver fresh, responsibly-sourced flowers directly to consumers' doorsteps across the United States.

Groove Labs, Inc. is a sales engagement platform that specializes in automating non-sales activities to enhance the productivity of sales teams. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in San Diego and Bellevue, the company offers a range of solutions, including email and calendar integration, custom multi-step campaign creation, and a dialer tool designed to streamline the sales process. Groove's Salesforce-native architecture allows for accurate reporting and compliance with global privacy laws, making it suitable for enterprises. Its platform is utilized by over 50,000 sales representatives and customer success managers at major companies, helping them reclaim valuable time for relationship-building and revenue generation. Groove has consistently received high customer satisfaction ratings and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States.

Fauna, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that specializes in providing a NoSQL database solution designed for modern serverless applications. The company's flagship product, FaunaDB, features a distributed transactional query engine, a web-native GraphQL API, and a serverless query language (FQL), enabling developers to create applications with custom business logic efficiently. FaunaDB supports various data models, including relational, document, and graph data, and offers capabilities such as access control, data isolation, encryption security, and consistent performance metrics. The platform is designed for frictionless integration with various JavaScript frameworks and programming languages, making it adaptable for diverse development environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Fauna is a fully remote organization driven by a leadership team with extensive experience in the tech industry, and it serves a variety of customers, including notable innovators like Nextdoor and NVIDIA.

ON, established in 2009 and based in San Francisco, specializes in developing mobile applications for sports fans. Its primary product is a platform that facilitates real-time communication with friends about favorite teams, along with news updates, scores, and highlights.

Amplitude is a software company that offers a product intelligence platform designed to help businesses analyze customer behavior within digital products. The platform enables companies to leverage customer data to enhance product experiences, driving systematic business growth. Amplitude delivers its services through a subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, providing ongoing support, initial setup, and training to its clients. The majority of the company’s revenue comes from its operations in the United States, reflecting its focus on delivering value through comprehensive analytics and insights.

The Bouqs Company is an online flower delivery service founded in 2012 by John Tabis and Juan Pablo Montúfar, aimed at transforming the floral industry. Headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California, the company sources flowers directly from eco-friendly and sustainable farms worldwide. By connecting these farms with a curated network of artisan florists, The Bouqs Company eliminates traditional supply chain intermediaries, such as warehouses and distributors, thereby reducing costs and enhancing the quality of its offerings. The platform provides a variety of bouquets and floral arrangements for weddings, events, and business services, striving to deliver fresh, responsibly-sourced flowers directly to consumers' doorsteps across the United States.

AreaMetrics is a data analytics company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in providing tools for data-driven decision-making to enhance customer attraction, engagement, and retention. The company offers a platform that aggregates geo-location data and customer information, allowing businesses in sectors such as restaurants, retail, travel, and services to recognize trends and habits. By utilizing a network of in-store sensors, AreaMetrics delivers insights on offline foot traffic and captures key performance indicators, including retention rates and customer demographics. This enables brands and marketers to refine their strategies, improve customer targeting, and drive business growth. AreaMetrics was acquired by Point Inside in January 2020, further expanding its capabilities in alternative data intelligence.

MapJam, Inc. is a developer of a web and mobile map publishing platform that enables businesses, organizations, and individuals to create customized maps that are easy to share. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, MapJam's platform allows users to personalize their maps by dragging markers to specific locations, selecting customizable templates, and adding details such as directions, opening hours, and tips for easier navigation. These maps can be shared across various channels, including SMS, email, social media, and print advertisements. Additionally, MapJam offers vector maps that integrate seamlessly with open-source projects, catering to the needs of developers and enterprises looking for versatile mapping solutions.

ON, established in 2009 and based in San Francisco, specializes in developing mobile applications for sports fans. Its primary product is a platform that facilitates real-time communication with friends about favorite teams, along with news updates, scores, and highlights.

Amplitude is a software company that offers a product intelligence platform designed to help businesses analyze customer behavior within digital products. The platform enables companies to leverage customer data to enhance product experiences, driving systematic business growth. Amplitude delivers its services through a subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, providing ongoing support, initial setup, and training to its clients. The majority of the company’s revenue comes from its operations in the United States, reflecting its focus on delivering value through comprehensive analytics and insights.

Ice.com is one of the leading e-commerce website that sells diamonds, engagement rings, watches, earrings and all other types of jewelry. It raised $47 million from Polaris Venture Partners and Ignition Partners. The online retailer opened its doors in 1999 and has grown to annual sales of $83.4 million.

Coffee Meets Bagel, Inc. is a dating service founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company offers a curated online dating platform that emphasizes meaningful connections and prioritizes the preferences of women in the dating process. By allowing women to choose which men can initiate conversations, Coffee Meets Bagel aims to create a more respectful and engaging dating environment. The platform has facilitated over one million dates and numerous lasting relationships, addressing the challenges of traditional mobile dating, which often leads to superficial interactions. By focusing on a differentiated service for both men and women, the company seeks to inspire singles, particularly women, to feel positive about their dating experiences and to invest their time in more serious and committed relationships.

Bonafide builds trust by allowing users to promote their community reputation or even identity. While Bitcoin transactions are anonymous there are many cases where identity is known. An example would be a retail location that accepts Bitcoins. A customer could be presented with a bill for meal with a QRC to make a payment. Without Bonafide there is no way for the customer to confirm that the address ties to the restaurant.

Amplitude is a software company that offers a product intelligence platform designed to help businesses analyze customer behavior within digital products. The platform enables companies to leverage customer data to enhance product experiences, driving systematic business growth. Amplitude delivers its services through a subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, providing ongoing support, initial setup, and training to its clients. The majority of the company’s revenue comes from its operations in the United States, reflecting its focus on delivering value through comprehensive analytics and insights.

Sandstorm operates an open-source platform enabling self-hosting of web applications, offering apps for document editing, chat, task management, file storage, email, music playing, code hosting, forums, games, and more. It provides unified sharing of access control and connects apps with powerbox.

MindMeld is a cloud-based AI platform that enables developers to build intelligent, human-like conversational interfaces for apps, devices, and websites. It powers voice and text-based assistants with natural language understanding and question-answering capabilities, helping users find and navigate information across music, video, weather, and connected home services. Founded in 2011 in San Francisco as Expect Labs, MindMeld has evolved into a platform that supports conversational experiences across applications, enabling teams to create assistants that understand user intent and respond appropriately. In 2017 it became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

AreaMetrics is a data analytics company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in providing tools for data-driven decision-making to enhance customer attraction, engagement, and retention. The company offers a platform that aggregates geo-location data and customer information, allowing businesses in sectors such as restaurants, retail, travel, and services to recognize trends and habits. By utilizing a network of in-store sensors, AreaMetrics delivers insights on offline foot traffic and captures key performance indicators, including retention rates and customer demographics. This enables brands and marketers to refine their strategies, improve customer targeting, and drive business growth. AreaMetrics was acquired by Point Inside in January 2020, further expanding its capabilities in alternative data intelligence.

Vastrm, Inc., founded in 2010 and based in Burlingame, California, specializes in made-to-order sportswear for men. The company offers a range of customizable apparel, including hoodies, track jackets, mock neck pullovers, tailored polos, shirts, T-shirts, and other lightweight layering pieces. Vastrm caters to corporate clients and individual customers through its online store, providing products in various fabrics, colors, detailing, and sizes. The company also offers a home try-on program for clients and private-label services for retailers. Vastrm's platform allows customers to design their own apparel by selecting different trims and styles, ensuring a perfect fit for unique body types.

MapJam, Inc. is a developer of a web and mobile map publishing platform that enables businesses, organizations, and individuals to create customized maps that are easy to share. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, MapJam's platform allows users to personalize their maps by dragging markers to specific locations, selecting customizable templates, and adding details such as directions, opening hours, and tips for easier navigation. These maps can be shared across various channels, including SMS, email, social media, and print advertisements. Additionally, MapJam offers vector maps that integrate seamlessly with open-source projects, catering to the needs of developers and enterprises looking for versatile mapping solutions.

Bonafide builds trust by allowing users to promote their community reputation or even identity. While Bitcoin transactions are anonymous there are many cases where identity is known. An example would be a retail location that accepts Bitcoins. A customer could be presented with a bill for meal with a QRC to make a payment. Without Bonafide there is no way for the customer to confirm that the address ties to the restaurant.

Figure Eight Inc. is a developer of a human-in-the-loop machine learning platform that specializes in generating customized training data from various data types, including text, images, audio, and video. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides machine learning-assisted annotation solutions that cater to a wide array of applications such as autonomous vehicles, natural language processing, computer vision, and intelligent chatbots. The platform supports diverse industries, including automotive, healthcare, retail, and technology, and has produced over 10 billion training data labels to enhance real-world AI applications. By automating data annotation processes, Figure Eight enables data science teams to improve outcomes in sentiment analysis, search relevance, and data classification.

Amaze Software is a platform empowering creators to transform their ideas into marketable products. It offers tools for product design, social commerce integrations, and streamlined sales processes, allowing creators to focus on their passions.

AdStage, Inc. is a cloud-based advertisement management platform based in San Francisco, California, that empowers advertisers to create, launch, and manage customized campaigns across multiple social networks. Established in 2012, the platform allows marketers to automate tasks, analyze, and optimize advertisement campaigns by providing comprehensive dashboards and web reports that assess performance. Users can schedule campaign actions, set time zones, and customize date ranges to gain deeper insights into their campaigns. The platform serves as a trusted resource for paid marketers across various industries, facilitating closed-loop reporting and workflow automation to enhance return on ad spend and streamline campaign optimization. AdStage operates as a subsidiary of TapClicks, Inc.

PredictionIO is a developer-focused company that specializes in an open-source machine learning server designed to facilitate the creation of predictive features for software applications. By providing a comprehensive machine learning platform, PredictionIO enables developers and data engineers to easily integrate functionalities such as personalization, recommendations, and content discovery into their web and mobile applications. The platform allows for the seamless addition of predictive features through a straightforward set of APIs, enabling developers to implement capabilities similar to those used by major companies like Amazon for product recommendations and Flipboard for news suggestions, all with minimal coding effort.

Amplitude is a software company that offers a product intelligence platform designed to help businesses analyze customer behavior within digital products. The platform enables companies to leverage customer data to enhance product experiences, driving systematic business growth. Amplitude delivers its services through a subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, providing ongoing support, initial setup, and training to its clients. The majority of the company’s revenue comes from its operations in the United States, reflecting its focus on delivering value through comprehensive analytics and insights.

The Bouqs Company is an online flower delivery service founded in 2012 by John Tabis and Juan Pablo Montúfar, aimed at transforming the floral industry. Headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California, the company sources flowers directly from eco-friendly and sustainable farms worldwide. By connecting these farms with a curated network of artisan florists, The Bouqs Company eliminates traditional supply chain intermediaries, such as warehouses and distributors, thereby reducing costs and enhancing the quality of its offerings. The platform provides a variety of bouquets and floral arrangements for weddings, events, and business services, striving to deliver fresh, responsibly-sourced flowers directly to consumers' doorsteps across the United States.

Plumzi, Inc. is a developer of a story-driven entertainment technology platform designed for tablets and smartphones, offering an interactive experience for children. The platform enables users to engage with characters and influence the narrative through touch, voice, and tilt interactions. This innovative approach allows studios and creators to author and stream "appisodes," a unique format of entertainment suited for tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, and virtual reality headsets. Established in 2012, Plumzi is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Tripping International, Inc. operates Tripping.com, a leading metasearch platform for vacation homes and short-term rentals globally. Launched in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows users to search, compare, and book accommodations from various partner rental sites, catering to families, large groups, and travelers seeking unique stays. With access to over 10 million properties in more than 150,000 destinations, Tripping.com offers a diverse range of options, including beach houses, condos, cabins, and apartments. The company emerged from TechCrunch Disrupt and has successfully secured multiple funding rounds, attracting investment from sources in Silicon Valley, New York, Europe, and Asia. As of December 2018, Tripping International operates as a subsidiary of HomeToGo GmbH.

Fit3D develops and deploys patented 3D body scanning technology for fitness facilities worldwide. Its flagship product, Fit3D ProScanner, captures comprehensive 360° scans of the human body, providing accurate measurements to track fitness progress. The company's web platform stores scan data, allowing users to compare scans side-by-side and monitor their health metrics over time.

AdStage, Inc. is a cloud-based advertisement management platform based in San Francisco, California, that empowers advertisers to create, launch, and manage customized campaigns across multiple social networks. Established in 2012, the platform allows marketers to automate tasks, analyze, and optimize advertisement campaigns by providing comprehensive dashboards and web reports that assess performance. Users can schedule campaign actions, set time zones, and customize date ranges to gain deeper insights into their campaigns. The platform serves as a trusted resource for paid marketers across various industries, facilitating closed-loop reporting and workflow automation to enhance return on ad spend and streamline campaign optimization. AdStage operates as a subsidiary of TapClicks, Inc.

Vidcaster provides an out-of-the-box solution for implementing and managing video experiences.

Visually, Inc. is a visual content creation platform based in San Francisco, California, that connects businesses with a network of over 1,000 certified creative professionals, including designers, writers, animators, and developers. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in producing a diverse array of visual content, such as animated videos, infographics, presentations, social media graphics, and interactive websites. Visually serves clients across various industries, including consumer goods, education, healthcare, finance, and technology, helping them engage their audiences effectively through visually appealing materials. The platform facilitates collaboration between clients and creatives, allowing for a high degree of creative control and support throughout the content creation process. Visually operates as a subsidiary of Scribble Technologies Inc.

The Bouqs Company is an online flower delivery service founded in 2012 by John Tabis and Juan Pablo Montúfar, aimed at transforming the floral industry. Headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California, the company sources flowers directly from eco-friendly and sustainable farms worldwide. By connecting these farms with a curated network of artisan florists, The Bouqs Company eliminates traditional supply chain intermediaries, such as warehouses and distributors, thereby reducing costs and enhancing the quality of its offerings. The platform provides a variety of bouquets and floral arrangements for weddings, events, and business services, striving to deliver fresh, responsibly-sourced flowers directly to consumers' doorsteps across the United States.

Amplitude is a software company that offers a product intelligence platform designed to help businesses analyze customer behavior within digital products. The platform enables companies to leverage customer data to enhance product experiences, driving systematic business growth. Amplitude delivers its services through a subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, providing ongoing support, initial setup, and training to its clients. The majority of the company’s revenue comes from its operations in the United States, reflecting its focus on delivering value through comprehensive analytics and insights.

Vastrm, Inc., founded in 2010 and based in Burlingame, California, specializes in made-to-order sportswear for men. The company offers a range of customizable apparel, including hoodies, track jackets, mock neck pullovers, tailored polos, shirts, T-shirts, and other lightweight layering pieces. Vastrm caters to corporate clients and individual customers through its online store, providing products in various fabrics, colors, detailing, and sizes. The company also offers a home try-on program for clients and private-label services for retailers. Vastrm's platform allows customers to design their own apparel by selecting different trims and styles, ensuring a perfect fit for unique body types.

Cardinal Blue Software, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, and Taipei, Taiwan, that specializes in creating social applications for mobile platforms. Founded in 2009, it is best known for its flagship product, PicCollage, a popular app that allows users to easily create and share photo collages on iOS, Android, and Windows 10. The app has consistently ranked among the top photography applications in multiple countries, enabling users to design free-form collages from their mobile photos and share them via social media or print. In addition to PicCollage, Cardinal Blue has developed other social applications, including Tribute Balloon, which conveys messages of hope, and Friend Stock, a social game. The company has a strong development background, utilizing Ruby on Rails, and has garnered investment from various venture capital firms.

PicCollage is a mobile app developer based in San Francisco with an office in Taipei. They specialize in creating innovative photo editing software that combines images, text, and stickers, allowing users to create and share collages.

The Bouqs Company is an online flower delivery service founded in 2012 by John Tabis and Juan Pablo Montúfar, aimed at transforming the floral industry. Headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California, the company sources flowers directly from eco-friendly and sustainable farms worldwide. By connecting these farms with a curated network of artisan florists, The Bouqs Company eliminates traditional supply chain intermediaries, such as warehouses and distributors, thereby reducing costs and enhancing the quality of its offerings. The platform provides a variety of bouquets and floral arrangements for weddings, events, and business services, striving to deliver fresh, responsibly-sourced flowers directly to consumers' doorsteps across the United States.

App.io is a mobile application testing and marketing platform that allows users to stream mobile applications from the cloud to any device without requiring downloads or custom code. It enables developers to share and view test builds on any browser, facilitating collaboration among internal and external teams. Agencies can present new app iterations to clients, while brands can offer audiences a seamless way to experience their applications. Founded in 2012 and originally known as Kickfolio Pty. Ltd., the company rebranded to App.io in May 2013 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with additional offices in San Francisco. The platform operates using HTML5 technology, providing a device-agnostic solution that enhances customer support and simplifies the sales and marketing process by allowing potential customers to engage with apps effortlessly.

Retailigence Corporation is a technology company that specializes in an online-to-offline marketing platform aimed at enhancing in-store product sales. Founded in 2009 and based in Redwood City, California, Retailigence offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that employs machine learning to optimize various retail functions, including store clustering, assortment optimization, in-store monitoring, and customer segmentation. The company's adPOP Engine provides a robust application programming interface that integrates data into programmatic advertising, facilitating location-based user experiences across mobile and digital platforms. Additionally, Retailigence delivers a mobile application that displays local store-level product availability and acts as a central data distribution point for retailers, brands, and marketing solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including advertising solutions providers, application developers, and brick-and-mortar retailers. Retailigence operates as a subsidiary of ShopAdvisor, Inc., and has formed a strategic partnership with Gimbal, Inc.

AdStage, Inc. is a cloud-based advertisement management platform based in San Francisco, California, that empowers advertisers to create, launch, and manage customized campaigns across multiple social networks. Established in 2012, the platform allows marketers to automate tasks, analyze, and optimize advertisement campaigns by providing comprehensive dashboards and web reports that assess performance. Users can schedule campaign actions, set time zones, and customize date ranges to gain deeper insights into their campaigns. The platform serves as a trusted resource for paid marketers across various industries, facilitating closed-loop reporting and workflow automation to enhance return on ad spend and streamline campaign optimization. AdStage operates as a subsidiary of TapClicks, Inc.

Vidcaster provides an out-of-the-box solution for implementing and managing video experiences.

iSocket is a technology platform purpose-built to simplify the buying and selling of fixed price, premium, reserved inventory. iSocket For Publishers (iFP) sales automation and programmatic direct tools allow top publisher sales teams to focus on relationships and strategy, while iSocket For Advertisers (iFA) makes it easier for agencies, brands, and buying and planning platforms to execute orders of well-defined, guaranteed inventory directly with top publishers. Through automation, iSocket is able to eliminate many of the errors and overhead costs that plague the manual media sales process.

MindMeld is a cloud-based AI platform that enables developers to build intelligent, human-like conversational interfaces for apps, devices, and websites. It powers voice and text-based assistants with natural language understanding and question-answering capabilities, helping users find and navigate information across music, video, weather, and connected home services. Founded in 2011 in San Francisco as Expect Labs, MindMeld has evolved into a platform that supports conversational experiences across applications, enabling teams to create assistants that understand user intent and respond appropriately. In 2017 it became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Monogram is an online information platform providing news, fashion and lifestyle articles.

Fara Inc. provides Monogram, a Web and mobile based shopping application. It also operates a Website for online apparel and accessory shopping. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Mountain View, California

DogVacay is an online platform that connects pet owners with a network of over 20,000 vetted pet sitters across North America, offering a range of services including dog boarding, pet sitting, dog daycare, and dog walking. The service aims to provide a safe, convenient, and affordable alternative to traditional kennels, ensuring that pets receive care in a loving home environment while their owners are away. Each reservation includes comprehensive pet insurance covering up to $25,000 in veterinary bills, 24/7 customer support, and daily photo updates, allowing pet parents to stay connected with their pets. With a strong reputation supported by thousands of positive reviews, DogVacay offers peace of mind for pet owners seeking high-quality care for their dogs.

Amaze Software is a platform empowering creators to transform their ideas into marketable products. It offers tools for product design, social commerce integrations, and streamlined sales processes, allowing creators to focus on their passions.

Founded in 2009, HighlightCam is a YC-alum & 500Startups-funded company bent on taking over the world, one movie at a time. HighlightCam is revolutionizing how users create (and share) movies with a powerful mobile and desktop video-editing platform that takes your favorite videos/pictures & produces professional-quality movies. Now, your most important memories can be automatically transformed into meaningful video snapshots. HighlightCam is based out of Palo Alto, CA.

Genwi Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a Mobile Content Engagement Platform designed to enhance content sharing and accessibility across enterprises. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Genwi's platform enables marketers to effectively distribute curated information to mobile devices in real-time. This facilitates better engagement between sales teams, partners, and buyers by ensuring they have access to relevant content at the right moment. Genwi's solutions support the creation and management of interactive and social media applications across various devices, including smartphones and tablets, thereby optimizing communication channels for organizations. Since April 2016, Genwi has operated as a subsidiary of Persistent Systems, Inc.

Retailigence Corporation is a technology company that specializes in an online-to-offline marketing platform aimed at enhancing in-store product sales. Founded in 2009 and based in Redwood City, California, Retailigence offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that employs machine learning to optimize various retail functions, including store clustering, assortment optimization, in-store monitoring, and customer segmentation. The company's adPOP Engine provides a robust application programming interface that integrates data into programmatic advertising, facilitating location-based user experiences across mobile and digital platforms. Additionally, Retailigence delivers a mobile application that displays local store-level product availability and acts as a central data distribution point for retailers, brands, and marketing solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including advertising solutions providers, application developers, and brick-and-mortar retailers. Retailigence operates as a subsidiary of ShopAdvisor, Inc., and has formed a strategic partnership with Gimbal, Inc.

Tripping International, Inc. operates Tripping.com, a leading metasearch platform for vacation homes and short-term rentals globally. Launched in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows users to search, compare, and book accommodations from various partner rental sites, catering to families, large groups, and travelers seeking unique stays. With access to over 10 million properties in more than 150,000 destinations, Tripping.com offers a diverse range of options, including beach houses, condos, cabins, and apartments. The company emerged from TechCrunch Disrupt and has successfully secured multiple funding rounds, attracting investment from sources in Silicon Valley, New York, Europe, and Asia. As of December 2018, Tripping International operates as a subsidiary of HomeToGo GmbH.

Qik is an online messaging platform that specializes in video communication, allowing users to exchange video messages individually or within groups. Launched initially as a private alpha in January 2008 and transitioning to public beta in August of the same year, Qik has grown to support millions of users across over 160 countries and on more than 140 smartphone models, including iPhone, Android, and Windows Mobile. The platform enables users to capture and share spontaneous life moments through video calling, messaging, and sharing features, as well as syncing and saving videos to the web and desktop. Founded by Ramu Sunkara, Bhaskar Roy, and Nikolay Abkairov, Qik is headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Zelenograd, Russia. In 2011, the company was acquired by Skype Technologies.

Crowdbooster is an internet company that specializes in social analytics software aimed at enhancing social media marketing strategies. The platform allows advertisers and content creators to transact in sponsored content, while also providing tools to measure and optimize their marketing efforts. By equipping marketers with actionable insights, Crowdbooster enables them to make informed decisions regarding their content sharing practices, ensuring they connect effectively with their target audiences.

Stipple is an internet technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in enhancing the visual web by transforming digital images into interactive experiences. Its innovative marketing technology stack detects and identifies content within images, allowing advertisers and publishers to incorporate interactive and curated content seamlessly. Stipple's platform enables native advertising solutions and fosters organic connections to commerce, thereby driving discovery, engagement, and customer loyalty. The technology offers unique image analytics and advertising capabilities without the need for widgets or embed codes, making it scalable across the web. Stipple is backed by prominent investors, including Floodgate and Kleiner Perkins.

Retailigence Corporation is a technology company that specializes in an online-to-offline marketing platform aimed at enhancing in-store product sales. Founded in 2009 and based in Redwood City, California, Retailigence offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that employs machine learning to optimize various retail functions, including store clustering, assortment optimization, in-store monitoring, and customer segmentation. The company's adPOP Engine provides a robust application programming interface that integrates data into programmatic advertising, facilitating location-based user experiences across mobile and digital platforms. Additionally, Retailigence delivers a mobile application that displays local store-level product availability and acts as a central data distribution point for retailers, brands, and marketing solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including advertising solutions providers, application developers, and brick-and-mortar retailers. Retailigence operates as a subsidiary of ShopAdvisor, Inc., and has formed a strategic partnership with Gimbal, Inc.

Fast Society, Inc. is a New York-based company established in 2009 that specializes in developing a group messaging and communication application. The platform facilitates interaction among users by combining various features such as group text messaging, conference calling, voice messaging, location sharing, and photo sharing, all within a user-friendly interface. Designed to enhance connectivity during social events like concerts or outings, Fast Society enables users to remain in touch with friends in real-time. The application is available natively on both iPhones and Android devices, while it also accommodates participation via SMS, ensuring accessibility for users regardless of their smartphone capabilities.

iSites is a service that allows publishers to quickly build applications for the digital devices that allows them to create a customized and branded app. The platform simultaneously publishes apps on the iPhone, Android, and iPad.

Genwi Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a Mobile Content Engagement Platform designed to enhance content sharing and accessibility across enterprises. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Genwi's platform enables marketers to effectively distribute curated information to mobile devices in real-time. This facilitates better engagement between sales teams, partners, and buyers by ensuring they have access to relevant content at the right moment. Genwi's solutions support the creation and management of interactive and social media applications across various devices, including smartphones and tablets, thereby optimizing communication channels for organizations. Since April 2016, Genwi has operated as a subsidiary of Persistent Systems, Inc.

Ifeelgoods offers a SaaS platform and API that enables brands to incentivize, convert, and reward users with personalized digital gifts. Its catalog of rewards spans various activities, enhancing customer experience.

Figure Eight Inc. is a developer of a human-in-the-loop machine learning platform that specializes in generating customized training data from various data types, including text, images, audio, and video. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides machine learning-assisted annotation solutions that cater to a wide array of applications such as autonomous vehicles, natural language processing, computer vision, and intelligent chatbots. The platform supports diverse industries, including automotive, healthcare, retail, and technology, and has produced over 10 billion training data labels to enhance real-world AI applications. By automating data annotation processes, Figure Eight enables data science teams to improve outcomes in sentiment analysis, search relevance, and data classification.

Sociable Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in social acquisition programs for ecommerce and retail clients. Established in 2006, it offers a software-as-a-service solution known as the S2S Engine, or Shopper-to-Shopper Engine, which facilitates referral marketing. This platform allows businesses to incentivize users to invite friends to their websites or mobile apps in exchange for rewards, thereby increasing referral traffic and driving sales. By seamlessly integrating into client sites, Sociable Labs enhances the shopping experience by encouraging social sharing and enabling customers to discover products through their friends' recommendations. The company aims to provide measurable results in traditional ecommerce metrics, such as traffic, conversion rates, and overall sales, making it a unique player in the performance marketing space.