Pensa is a leading innovator in changing the way brands and retailers manage retail shelf inventory. Pensa’s data-as-a-service portfolio and use of advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence enable CPG brands and retailers to reduce stockouts and boost revenues by delivering highly accurate real-time visibility of the store shelf at a fraction of the cost of other solutions. Pensa partners with top CPG brands and retailers globally, including Johnson & Johnson, General Mills, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Circle K, and Unilever to address a trillion-dollar “blind spot” at a critical time in the industry.
Topl is a company that specializes in blockchain infrastructure aimed at enabling businesses and communities to monetize their ethical and sustainable practices. Founded in 2017 and based in both Maastricht, Netherlands, and Houston, Texas, Topl offers blockchain-as-a-service solutions tailored for supply chain management and certification. Its primary product, the Topl Blockchain, serves as a protocol designed specifically for the impact sector, allowing organizations to verify and monetize their positive contributions. In addition to the blockchain, Topl provides a suite of hosted services and tools that facilitate user interaction with its technology, supporting projects across various industries and borders. Overall, Topl seeks to empower companies to transform their social and environmental impact into tangible assets.
The Citizenry offers a home decor products platform to deliver modern home goods and support artisan entrepreneurs. Country by country, The Citizenry partners with master artisans to create exclusive collections, blending modern style with time-tested craftsmanship. The company brings those designs directly to consumers online - no unnecessary middleman or markups. This allows the brand to deliver ethically crafted luxuries at unprecedented prices. Their product lines consist of handcrafted textiles, accents, and furniture made using only the best materials and techniques. From pillows and blankets woven in the mountains of Peru to leather goods crafted in the workshops of Marrakesh, The Citizenry brings the world’s richest craft traditions to the modern home. The brand employs hundreds of artisans and reinvests 10% of proceeds back into those artisan communities around the world. Why the name? “The Citizenry” refers to the collective of people behind the products. It celebrates all the makers who rally together across cultures and continents to bring their collections to life.
Cooklist is a personal nutrition and grocery service that is on a mission to make groceries healthy and automatic for everyone. We use AI algorithms and human nutritionists working in combination to help families eat healthier, save time, and reduce food waste. (think StitchFix for groceries) Hundreds of thousands of people have used our highly reviewed mobile app that integrates millions of recipes and grocery store products available at major retailers like Kroger, Walmart & Target at 20,000+ locations nationwide. We are an early stage startup looking for multidisciplinary experts passionate about building a healthier future. Cooklist is backed by Mercury Fund, TechStars, RevTech and other top investors. For more information, visit www.cooklist.co
Neighborhood Goods, Inc. operates a department store that features a diverse array of apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company provides an evolving selection of brands and products while also creating community spaces for social engagement. Neighborhood Goods offers both in-store and online shopping experiences, allowing customers to explore and purchase a variety of daily use items. The store also hosts events and activities, fostering connections among visitors through immersive content and live discussions.
The casino industry today is a highly inefficient marketplace. There are millions of valuable casino players that should be receiving free cruises and VIP treatment at casinos around the world. But they aren't. Today players only receive comp offers from casinos that they have played at before. Why? Because casinos do not share player data. A comp offer such as a free hotel stay requires the casino to know how valuable a player is. Casinos only have player information for customers that have gambled at their casinos before. UrComped opens the marketplace by allowing players to independently establish their own value to casinos using UrComped's proprietary algorithm and our growing network of partner casinos. With UrComped, players gain access to comp travel offers at casinos and cruises around the world and casinos are able to attract new gamblers they would not have been able to reach before.
Crave is redefining how retailers make smarter decisions with every shopper in every fitting room. Until now, retailers have been operating their fitting rooms blind leaving them with no way to manage customer experiences and satisfaction. Crave make it easy for retailers to modernize their fitting rooms with digital screens and equip sales associates with mobile solutions to drive customer engagement and conversion.
Pensa is a leading innovator in changing the way brands and retailers manage retail shelf inventory. Pensa’s data-as-a-service portfolio and use of advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence enable CPG brands and retailers to reduce stockouts and boost revenues by delivering highly accurate real-time visibility of the store shelf at a fraction of the cost of other solutions. Pensa partners with top CPG brands and retailers globally, including Johnson & Johnson, General Mills, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Circle K, and Unilever to address a trillion-dollar “blind spot” at a critical time in the industry.
Pressed Roots Inc. operates a beauty salon chain that specializes in caring for and styling textured hair, particularly for women with curly hair. Founded by Piersten Gaines in 2018 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the salon aims to make luxury hair care accessible while offering a salon experience tailored to the unique needs of customers with textured hair. Pressed Roots provides a range of services, education, and products, focusing on personalized diagnosis and custom treatment plans to ensure clients achieve smooth and healthy hair. The company is dedicated to enhancing the beauty and confidence of women with curly hair through expert care and specialized solutions.
EnTouch Controls provides SaaS-based energy management systems (EMS) for retail and restaurant chains. The company EnTouch 360°™ service platform integrates turnkey installation, management analytics, and issue ticketing and resolution tracking that detects HVAC maintenance issues, optimizes performance, and lowers energy costs for national chains, franchise owners, schools and offices.
Neighborhood Goods, Inc. operates a department store that features a diverse array of apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company provides an evolving selection of brands and products while also creating community spaces for social engagement. Neighborhood Goods offers both in-store and online shopping experiences, allowing customers to explore and purchase a variety of daily use items. The store also hosts events and activities, fostering connections among visitors through immersive content and live discussions.
Theatro is a software company that creates productivity, safety, and knowledge apps for the indoor mobile workforce. With an initial focus on retail and hospitality market, Theatro creates a suite of SaaS apps (sometimes including hardware) providing real-time management command, control, and information to busy people in busy environments. Augmenting Theatro's platform automation, Theatro leads in collecting behavioral and contextual information of its users, along with leading in patents for mobile user data collection methods and applying user context for decision making or GenAI optimization. Using the combination of apps, speech segments, and real-time user context, Theatro provides users, internal apps, or external GenAI systems the critical contextual information for efficient information distribution and precise AI interactions with minimal processing overhead. Theatro was founded in 2011 in Menlo Park, CA and is now based in Richardson, Texas, United States.
EnTouch Controls provides SaaS-based energy management systems (EMS) for retail and restaurant chains. The company EnTouch 360°™ service platform integrates turnkey installation, management analytics, and issue ticketing and resolution tracking that detects HVAC maintenance issues, optimizes performance, and lowers energy costs for national chains, franchise owners, schools and offices.
Glass-Media is the industry change leader advancing digital, cloud-enabled point-of-presence marketing solutions for Fortune 1000 brands with physical footprints. The company has developed an analytically infused IoT platform that drives storefront and in-store customer experiences through low profile, scalable and cost effective projection-based solutions. Storefront, street-facing glass and indoor surfaces are transformed into vivid, interactive displays, capturing engagement data which, through Glass-Media’s proprietary software can be used for real-time campaign optimizations directly at the point-of-sale. Unlike traditional signage companies that place an emphasis on a qualitative approach to advertising, Glass-Media has developed a comprehensive, metric-based platform in order to establish a wide range of ongoing key performance indicators (KPIs) and other success metrics in order to measure campaign return on investment in the physical world. They understand the challenges brick-and-mortar retail brands face and are successfully bridging the gap between online and physical commerce all the while connecting online and offline customer touchpoints – completing the omni-channel experience through a dynamic storefront, leading the way for retail IoT.
Pensa is a leading innovator in changing the way brands and retailers manage retail shelf inventory. Pensa’s data-as-a-service portfolio and use of advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence enable CPG brands and retailers to reduce stockouts and boost revenues by delivering highly accurate real-time visibility of the store shelf at a fraction of the cost of other solutions. Pensa partners with top CPG brands and retailers globally, including Johnson & Johnson, General Mills, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Circle K, and Unilever to address a trillion-dollar “blind spot” at a critical time in the industry.
Vessel is a company that provides an engagement and monetization platform specifically tailored for location-based content creators and publishers. Its technology enhances food and travel city guides by offering monetizable, vertical-video interactive maps. This platform allows content creators to retain their audience on their own pages, enabling users to discover, review, and convert without redirecting to third-party sites. By simplifying content acquisition and monetization, Vessel empowers lifestyle content producers to amplify their voice and generate revenue effectively.
Cooklist is a personal nutrition and grocery service that is on a mission to make groceries healthy and automatic for everyone. We use AI algorithms and human nutritionists working in combination to help families eat healthier, save time, and reduce food waste. (think StitchFix for groceries) Hundreds of thousands of people have used our highly reviewed mobile app that integrates millions of recipes and grocery store products available at major retailers like Kroger, Walmart & Target at 20,000+ locations nationwide. We are an early stage startup looking for multidisciplinary experts passionate about building a healthier future. Cooklist is backed by Mercury Fund, TechStars, RevTech and other top investors. For more information, visit www.cooklist.co
Arcade Solutions, Inc. specializes in workforce engagement solutions, primarily through its platform known as Arcade. This software is designed for sales teams and aims to enhance performance and employee retention by gamifying goals. Arcade offers a comprehensive suite of features that includes rewards, recognition, contests, communication, and staff training. By facilitating streamlined communication and providing gamified incentives, the platform boosts employee productivity and engagement. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with an additional office in Melbourne, Australia, Arcade serves a diverse range of customers across various industries, catering to both small and large teams worldwide.
GuestX Inc. provides a comprehensive ticketing and visitor engagement platform tailored for theme parks, museums, aquariums, zoos, and similar venues. The company's solutions facilitate multi-venue ticket sales across various channels, enhancing the visitor experience through features like shared photo memories and interactive kiosks. Additionally, GuestX offers tools for mobile entertainment and guest behavior analytics, allowing businesses to gain insights into visitor patterns. By leveraging these capabilities, GuestX aims to help organizations attract more visitors, boost revenue, and foster long-term relationships with their guests.
Neighborhood Goods, Inc. operates a department store that features a diverse array of apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company provides an evolving selection of brands and products while also creating community spaces for social engagement. Neighborhood Goods offers both in-store and online shopping experiences, allowing customers to explore and purchase a variety of daily use items. The store also hosts events and activities, fostering connections among visitors through immersive content and live discussions.
Pensa is a leading innovator in changing the way brands and retailers manage retail shelf inventory. Pensa’s data-as-a-service portfolio and use of advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence enable CPG brands and retailers to reduce stockouts and boost revenues by delivering highly accurate real-time visibility of the store shelf at a fraction of the cost of other solutions. Pensa partners with top CPG brands and retailers globally, including Johnson & Johnson, General Mills, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Circle K, and Unilever to address a trillion-dollar “blind spot” at a critical time in the industry.
Arcade Solutions, Inc. specializes in workforce engagement solutions, primarily through its platform known as Arcade. This software is designed for sales teams and aims to enhance performance and employee retention by gamifying goals. Arcade offers a comprehensive suite of features that includes rewards, recognition, contests, communication, and staff training. By facilitating streamlined communication and providing gamified incentives, the platform boosts employee productivity and engagement. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with an additional office in Melbourne, Australia, Arcade serves a diverse range of customers across various industries, catering to both small and large teams worldwide.
Xclaim Mobile, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an enterprise-grade mobile offer platform aimed at enhancing digital marketing efforts. Founded in 2016 and based in Dallas, Texas, Xclaim offers a platform that streamlines the transition to mobile marketing by integrating location-based technology. This software detects user devices, locations, and wallet types, allowing for customized offers compatible with major mobile payment systems such as Apple Pay, Android Pay, and Microsoft Wallet. By enabling marketers to deliver targeted content through mobile wallets, Xclaim helps brands engage consumers effectively based on time and location triggers. The platform serves various industries, including telecommunications, consumer lending, automotive, and retail, facilitating improved customer interaction and driving revenue through enhanced digital advertising strategies.
ShoppeThat is an online marketplace like eBay or Bonanza that serves ALL categories & not another crafts-only site - with a "Mall" image at a low rate, with simplicity transparency & better multi-channel importing & advertising tools for merchants and true friendly support. We anticipate the convergence of eCommerce & traditional retail as well as the need to find for our shoppers what they want in an age of pay to play shopping sites. Ultimately we see these coming convergences: Comparison & Discovery Shopping Engines + Marketplaces Brick & Mortar + Ecommerce An excerpt from our Mission and Philosophy.. "Overall Mission & Philosophy of the whole company Easy to use both in the UX and the site policies & rules – selling & shopping should be easy & fun Quality customer service Balanced between shoppers & merchants Automation & Technology - Automation is rising, there's no way to stop it. Instead embrace it and prepare - create income streams not just jobs & maximize efficiency within the company by automating as much as possible & strive for technological advancement ; in the future with mass technological unemployment, marketplace sites & freelancing will become a massive part of the global economy compared to now. Companies in this area can play a vital role in the future economy & have a responsibility there."
EverThread, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of digitally printed textiles for both domestic and international markets. The company allows customers to select and customize designs, colors, fabrics, and scales, primarily focusing on natural fiber materials such as cotton, linen, and silk. Their products are suitable for various applications, including apparel and home décor items like chairs and curtains. EverThread operates an online marketplace that connects designers with a community of creative professionals and enthusiasts, facilitating a platform for on-demand customization and personalization. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company leverages innovative visualization technology to streamline the production of image assets, enhancing the online consumer experience for retailers and reducing marketing and operational costs.
PnP Loyalty, L.L.C. provides a Software-as-a-Service solution that supports various loyalty marketing needs for chain restaurants and retail stores. Its platform lets clients to customize non-transactional based segments, such as day parts, age ranges, and more, as well as offers POS integration, email and SMS integration, and ROI reporting aspects. The company is based in Dallas, Texas.
The casino industry today is a highly inefficient marketplace. There are millions of valuable casino players that should be receiving free cruises and VIP treatment at casinos around the world. But they aren't. Today players only receive comp offers from casinos that they have played at before. Why? Because casinos do not share player data. A comp offer such as a free hotel stay requires the casino to know how valuable a player is. Casinos only have player information for customers that have gambled at their casinos before. UrComped opens the marketplace by allowing players to independently establish their own value to casinos using UrComped's proprietary algorithm and our growing network of partner casinos. With UrComped, players gain access to comp travel offers at casinos and cruises around the world and casinos are able to attract new gamblers they would not have been able to reach before.
The Citizenry offers a home decor products platform to deliver modern home goods and support artisan entrepreneurs. Country by country, The Citizenry partners with master artisans to create exclusive collections, blending modern style with time-tested craftsmanship. The company brings those designs directly to consumers online - no unnecessary middleman or markups. This allows the brand to deliver ethically crafted luxuries at unprecedented prices. Their product lines consist of handcrafted textiles, accents, and furniture made using only the best materials and techniques. From pillows and blankets woven in the mountains of Peru to leather goods crafted in the workshops of Marrakesh, The Citizenry brings the world’s richest craft traditions to the modern home. The brand employs hundreds of artisans and reinvests 10% of proceeds back into those artisan communities around the world. Why the name? “The Citizenry” refers to the collective of people behind the products. It celebrates all the makers who rally together across cultures and continents to bring their collections to life.
OrderMyGear is a sporting goods marketplace. The company works with teams, leagues, schools, distributors, and manufacturers to streamline the process of group ordering for gear like uniforms and apparel. The first software company of its kind, it remains the benchmark for quality, customer service, and innovation in the growing sports gear industry. OrderMyGear is a privately held company headquartered in Dallas, TX.
Originally known as ViewMarket, CultureMap is a local digital lifestyle brand leveraging various technologies to engage with more than 2.5 million users each month. Co-founded by experienced entrepreneurs Alexander Muse and Robert Bennett, the company has raised approximately $1M in seed capital from prominent investors including 500 Startups and Silicon Valley Growth Syndicate (the last valuation was $7.5M pre-money). Over the past two years the company has developed various web, mobile, video and iBeacon technology platforms to scale a digital lifestyle brand. To that end the company acquired two existing brands including CultureMap and RSVP for stock. By integrating our technology the company is now generating approximately $360K per month in revenue and operating on a breakeven basis. Presently the company has rolled out in Houston, Dallas and Austin (adding San Antonio and Fort Worth in Q4). Our footprint includes a local digital media presence as well as a targeted iBeacon deployment in retail through each market. The company has begun raising a $5M Series A to expand its digital and iBeacon footprint into New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and Atlanta. Based on current projections the company expects to generate approximately $100M in annual revenue within 36 months following the expansion.
OrderMyGear is a sporting goods marketplace. The company works with teams, leagues, schools, distributors, and manufacturers to streamline the process of group ordering for gear like uniforms and apparel. The first software company of its kind, it remains the benchmark for quality, customer service, and innovation in the growing sports gear industry. OrderMyGear is a privately held company headquartered in Dallas, TX.