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The world's first Social Finance Ranking API to S-Tier hedge funds globally. Clients subscribe annually for the best financial signals derived from social media today. We are on a mission to create a historical performance ranking for every person on the planet discussing financial markets.

Hinkal is a self-service dApp and SDK that allows liquid funds, institutions, whales, and consumers to run their strategies privately on their favorite dApps.

UpSide is the personal AI search engine that unlocks the full potential of individuals and teams.

Empower Sleep is an online sleep clinic that specializes in providing personalized care for individuals suffering from sleep apnea and insomnia. The company offers a range of services, including virtual consultations with healthcare professionals, home-based sleep testing, and delivery of necessary treatments. Empower Sleep aims to address sleep disorders by enhancing awareness and improving access to sleep care, thereby supporting patients in achieving better health through improved sleep quality.

Valley is a SalesTech platform building the fastest way to go from cold stranger to booked appointments with zero human involvement.

Portabl develops software for open banking and payments, focusing on reusable digital identities and authentication. Its platform aims to streamline identity compliance processes, making the financial system more efficient, inclusive, and equitable.

EdVisorly is a platform that facilitates the transition of community college students to four-year universities. It enables students to explore transfer-friendly universities, engage with university counselors and admissions teams, and create accurate course plans for their target bachelor's degree programs.

SoundMind is a mental health platform that provides personalized music therapy to support stress, anxiety, and trauma management, with a focus on students and marginalized communities. The service combines audio and visual therapy tailored to individual needs to improve mood and promote relaxation, helping users care for their mental health through music. It operates as an Ed-Tech solution and offers data-driven tools for organizations to monitor members' overall wellness and deliver reset and refocus moments. Founded in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, SoundMind aims to make music therapy accessible and actionable for a broad audience, leveraging technology to enhance well-being in educational and community settings.

Out Of The Box is a consumer edtech startup founded out of MIT. We bring classroom learning and playing experiences to children anywhere, through a learning platform with personalized content (software) and an award-winning classroom-in-a-box (hardware) that transforms any space into a learning and playing environment.

FanFix is a subscription-based content sharing platform founded in 2021 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company enables creators to monetize their work by providing fans with access to exclusive content. Its platform allows creators to upload a wide range of content, tailored to their audience, facilitating deeper engagement with fans while also helping them discover new creators. By utilizing FanFix, creators can effectively generate income based on their follower base, thereby enhancing their ability to connect with their audience.

Relentlo develops a metaverse advertising platform that brings branded content into popular games. The company aims to replace disruptive banner ads with immersive experiences by providing brands access to a diverse gamer community and tools for real-time analytics, content insertion, and cross-platform compatibility. Its platform supports advertising across gaming, blockchain, metaverse, and virtual reality environments, enabling product promotion without interrupting gameplay while reducing overhead for developers and enhancing the in-game experience for players. Founded in Berkeley, California in 2019, Relentlo focuses on creating engaging, brand-aligned experiences that integrate naturally with gameplay.

Founded in 2018, Intus Care develops a platform that connects home care providers with patients. Its application uses machine learning to predict hospital readmissions and risks, enabling efficient tracking of care providers and high-risk patient identification.

Chippin develops high-quality pet food using alternative proteins to reduce the environmental footprint of pet nutrition. By leveraging underutilized protein sources, the company aims to transform the global pet food market and meet growing demand for sustainable, nutritious options for dogs. Its product line includes cricket protein–based dog treats that supply omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and complete protein, supporting healthy growth and energy. Chippin focuses on creating snacks that are easy to digest and tasty for dogs while offering a lower carbon footprint than traditional animal-protein products. The company positions itself as a producer of nutritious, responsibly sourced pet foods, catering to pet owners seeking environmentally mindful choices without compromising nutrition.

Abacus helps financial services companies reduce long back-and-forth onboarding sessions, eliminate inefficient data collection, and streamline compliance workflows.

Founded in 2017, Hydrant produces hydration drink mixes designed to rapidly replenish electrolytes, minerals, and vitamins. Available in lime and lemon flavors, these mixes contain up to three times the electrolytes of typical sports drinks, with no artificial sweeteners or excessive sugar. The company offers a range of products including hydration mixes, water bottles, tote bags, and T-shirts, sold through its online store. Hydrant's mission is to promote healthier living by providing effective, science-driven hydration solutions.

Topicals is a beauty and skincare company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California. It specializes in e-commerce and offers a range of products designed to address specific skin conditions, such as eczema and hyperpigmentation. The company focuses on transforming how individuals perceive their skin by providing solutions that incorporate safe, clinically proven ingredients and the latest advancements in skin science and technology. In addition to skincare, Topicals advocates for mental health awareness, emphasizing the emotional impact of chronic skin conditions and promoting proper treatment through its innovative product offerings.

Whist is a technology company that develops personal cloud computing solutions, specifically a Chrome browser designed to isolate, control, and monitor employee access to company resources across various devices. This innovative approach eliminates the need for traditional remote desktop setups. Whist's offerings align with advancements in 5G technology, which enhances internet bandwidth and coverage, allowing for seamless performance in cloud-based applications. By providing tools that enable creative professionals and production workers to edit, render, and play with exceptional speed, Whist positions itself as a viable alternative to personal laptops, catering to the evolving needs of modern businesses.

Cloud Agronomics Inc. is a geospatial imaging and analytics company that specializes in providing real-time analytics and predictive insights regarding crop performance to enhance agricultural practices. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Lewes, Delaware, the company utilizes remote sensing technology to deliver actionable farm management insights. Its offerings include carbon monitoring, digital agronomy, and yield predictions, enabling farmers to identify and address crop disease outbreaks effectively. By providing these advanced analytical tools, Cloud Agronomics aims to optimize agricultural productivity and sustainability.

Koodos Labs is a digital platform focused on empowering users to manage their personal data and improve their online experiences. The company develops innovative products that facilitate personal data management and secure integrations, allowing individuals and developers to take control of their digital lives. By fostering data portability, Koodos Labs aims to enhance user autonomy in navigating the increasingly complex digital landscape.

Summer combines innovative technology and policy expertise to serve student loan borrowers. The company's platform provides resources including a personalized loan payment dashboard, payment notifications, student loan policy updates, and customized repayment plans, enabling student borrowers to take control of their loans and save money while repaying. Summer was established in 2017 in New York by Will Sealy.

ShelfLife is a procurement software company that provides an ordering and communication platform specifically designed for food and beverage manufacturers. By streamlining the sourcing process, ShelfLife minimizes the reliance on traditional methods such as spreadsheets, phone calls, and emails, thereby enhancing efficiency and transparency within the upstream supply chain. The platform offers comprehensive solutions for order and inventory management, facilitating better raw procurement management and logistics for businesses in the food and beverage sector.

Gainful is a personalized sports nutrition company that serves athletes with tailored nutrition products delivered via subscription, including a Hydration line of electrolyte drink mixes and protein bars and powder supplements that are plant-based, gluten-free, soy-free, and naturally flavored with organic ingredients to support athletic performance and recovery.

Polygon, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, focuses on providing remote diagnostic services for individuals with learning differences such as dyslexia and ADHD. The company employs licensed psychologists to conduct comprehensive self-assessments, delivering personalized reports that include diagnoses and intervention strategies. Polygon's mission is to equip individuals with the necessary tools for success, ranging from initial diagnosis to ongoing support, thereby enhancing their capacity to thrive in educational environments.

Concertio specializes in AI-powered performance optimization tools for hardware and software markets. Its flagship product, Concertio Optimizer, monitors and learns from application interactions to optimize system settings dynamically, enhancing performance efficiency while reducing infrastructure costs.

Weven is a venue management system that offers a dynamic planning experience for clients while catering to the needs of venue operators. The platform streamlines the venue discovery and booking process, allowing users to find non-traditional spaces such as farms, orchards, and barns for events, particularly weddings. By utilizing venue-specific data, spatial parameters, and owner preferences, Weven creates personalized planning accounts tailored to each client's unique requirements, including event size, date, and budget. This approach not only saves venue operators time and reduces costs but also enhances client satisfaction by facilitating the creation of memorable and distinctive events.

Carbon-12 Labs, Inc. is a New York-based company established in 2017 that specializes in cryptocurrency solutions. The company focuses on providing simplified access to the blockchain economy through API-driven on-ramps that facilitate the conversion of fiat currency into digital assets. By streamlining this process, Carbon-12 Labs aims to enhance user experience and broaden participation in the cryptocurrency market.

Below the Fold is a technology company based in West Hollywood, California, founded in 2018. It specializes in enhancing news consumption through a browser plugin that employs machine learning and natural language processing. This innovative application analyzes users' reading habits and generates an interactive, zoomable timeline of related articles, providing valuable context for evolving news stories. By automatically surfacing the historical "chapters" of a news narrative, Below the Fold allows readers to grasp the broader picture without the need for extensive searches or managing multiple tabs, thereby simplifying the process of staying informed about current events.

Escape Technologies, founded in 2018 and based in Fremont, California, specializes in developing proprietary optical technology aimed at transforming traditional computing. The company focuses on creating an innovative platform that utilizes augmented reality to generate an infinite number of virtual displays for various applications. This technology is particularly beneficial for multimedia artists and software engineers, allowing users to interact with virtual screens without the need to physically turn their heads. Escape Technologies is positioning itself as a pioneer in the next generation of computing solutions.

Uni assists decision-makers within companies by identifying missing perspectives in their decisions, enabling them to incorporate diverse viewpoints and enhance overall productivity.

Tally is a mobile platform established in 2018 by Alex Au, designed to empower content creators to host interactive shows, including dating, trivia, and reality formats. The platform combines low-latency live streaming with real-time interaction technology, allowing creators to engage their communities effectively. By providing pre-packaged show formats, Tally simplifies the process of creating and hosting live, interactive content, enabling users to connect with their audiences in innovative ways.

ASMI is a business-to-business venture focused on revolutionizing video monetization through the integration of artificial intelligence. The company has developed a video advertising platform that automates the entire monetization process for live, short, and game streaming videos. By utilizing AI, ASMI enables instant shoppable content, seamlessly pairing user-generated videos with automated, non-invasive advertisements. This innovative approach not only enhances the user experience but also improves return on investment for content providers. Additionally, ASMI ensures a secure cloud ecosystem to safeguard user data, addressing privacy concerns while maximizing advertising effectiveness.

Branch is an office furniture brand focused on simplifying the process of furnishing workplaces for growing teams. Recognizing that traditional office furniture has remained largely unchanged for decades, Branch offers a modern solution that includes the manufacturing and retailing of premium office furniture. The company provides a comprehensive service that encompasses delivery, assembly, and space design, ensuring that clients can easily create functional office environments. Additionally, Branch facilitates the flexible trade-in of used furniture, allowing businesses to adapt their office setups as needs evolve. By prioritizing affordability and ease of use, Branch aims to enhance the office experience for the 21st century.

Battlecard operates as a platform that enables businesses to organize and document their sales playbooks. It simulates customer voices for fast and straightforward training and can also automate the roleplaying process for effective training.

ScholarMe Co. is an online financing platform based in New York that simplifies the process of securing college funding for students. Established in 2018, the platform allows high school and college students to apply for various financial aid options, including scholarships, student loans, and income share agreements, through a single application. By connecting students with lenders and providing comprehensive resources, ScholarMe aims to help users effectively manage their education financing needs, ensuring they can cover tuition and related costs in a cost-effective manner.

Twelve, formerly known as Opus 12, is a Berkeley, California-based company that specializes in recycling carbon dioxide emissions into valuable chemicals and fuels. Founded in 2015, the company has developed innovative technology that can be integrated with any source of CO₂ emissions. By utilizing only water and electricity as inputs, Twelve transforms captured carbon dioxide into essential products such as methane, ethylene, and ethanol. The firm aims to provide a cost-competitive alternative to petroleum-derived chemicals and fuels, thereby addressing carbon emissions while simultaneously creating economically viable solutions.

Concertio specializes in AI-powered performance optimization tools for hardware and software markets. Its flagship product, Concertio Optimizer, monitors and learns from application interactions to optimize system settings dynamically, enhancing performance efficiency while reducing infrastructure costs.

Season Three designs stylish yet functional footwear for various lifestyles. Their all-weather boots are waterproof, breathable, and durable, offering consumers flexibility in footwear rotation.

Unruly Splats develops interactive educational tools combining physical activity and coding. Their programmable floor tiles enable kids to learn computer science concepts through active games, fostering skill development and social interaction.

Unruly Studios, Inc. is a Boston-based company that designs and manufactures interactive electronic floor tiles known as Unruly Tiles. These tiles light up, produce sounds, and can detect when stepped on, allowing children aged 6-12 to engage in active games, music, and light shows. The product encourages creativity and critical STEM skills by enabling kids to program their own games using Scratch, a programming language designed for children. In addition to its product offerings, Unruly Studios provides workshops in schools, after-school programs, and libraries, fostering social engagement and physical activity. Founded in 2014, the company was originally named JumpSmart, Inc. before rebranding to Unruly Studios, Inc. in June 2018.

ScholarMe Co. is an online financing platform based in New York that simplifies the process of securing college funding for students. Established in 2018, the platform allows high school and college students to apply for various financial aid options, including scholarships, student loans, and income share agreements, through a single application. By connecting students with lenders and providing comprehensive resources, ScholarMe aims to help users effectively manage their education financing needs, ensuring they can cover tuition and related costs in a cost-effective manner.

Marigold Health operates a social network community platform that provides AI-augmented chat support groups designed to assist individuals with behavioral health needs. By facilitating anonymous text-based group therapies, the company enables patients dealing with mental health and substance use conditions to connect and support one another. These support groups are complemented by the involvement of recovery coaches who help participants formulate personalized recovery plans. Marigold Health partners with treatment providers and managed care organizations within the Medicaid market, aiming to enhance patient engagement while allowing care teams to manage increased capacity effectively. Through its innovative approach, the company offers on-demand, stigma-free support for individuals seeking to improve their mental health.

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AlgoPay, Inc. is a financial technology company based in Los Angeles, California, that focuses on creating a peer-to-peer (P2P) transfer network aimed at the unbanked population, particularly in the Middle East. Established in 2018, AlgoPay provides a digital wallet that allows users to securely store their funds online and access them internationally. The company's application functions both as an e-wallet and an ATM, enabling users to withdraw cash at various Algo vendor locations. Additionally, AlgoPay offers a virtual card that facilitates quick and safe transactions, allowing consumers to shop globally. By acting as a payment bridge between businesses and consumers in cash economies, AlgoPay aims to enhance financial inclusion for those without traditional banking access.

AirWorks Solutions, LLC, established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in providing innovative aerial mapping and surveying solutions for the construction industry. The company leverages AI-powered technology to automate the creation of maps and site plans from aerial data, addressing a significant data bottleneck in the pre-construction process. AirWorks' offerings include proprietary processing software, 3D modeling for Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, engineering support, and quality control services. Its solutions have been adopted by leading civil engineering companies, demonstrating its position as an industry leader in automated mapping. Originally spun out of MIT in 2018, AirWorks aims to serve as the foundational geospatial analytics platform for various industries.

Below the Fold is a technology company based in West Hollywood, California, founded in 2018. It specializes in enhancing news consumption through a browser plugin that employs machine learning and natural language processing. This innovative application analyzes users' reading habits and generates an interactive, zoomable timeline of related articles, providing valuable context for evolving news stories. By automatically surfacing the historical "chapters" of a news narrative, Below the Fold allows readers to grasp the broader picture without the need for extensive searches or managing multiple tabs, thereby simplifying the process of staying informed about current events.

HumanFirst is a company focused on enhancing patient-centered clinical trials through its advanced precision measures platform, which is recognized as the world's largest AI-powered software-as-a-service solution for improving health outcomes. The platform offers insights and validated evidence data to support biopharmaceutical companies in their drug development processes, enabling them to incorporate digital health technologies, digital biomarkers, and electronic clinical outcome assessments. By providing industry educational tools and facilitating collaboration with research partners, HumanFirst helps biopharma organizations increase research efficiency and accelerate the deployment of innovative treatments. The platform has been utilized by a significant majority of the largest pharmaceutical companies globally, underscoring its role in transforming clinical research and driving the evolution of drug development.

Freebird is an innovative mobile rebooking platform designed to assist travelers in managing flight disruptions, such as cancellations, significant delays, or missed connections. The company enables users to quickly and efficiently book a new ticket on any airline at no additional cost, ensuring a seamless travel experience. Through its user-friendly interface, travelers receive instant notifications about flight issues and can rebook their flights in under 30 seconds with just three taps on their mobile device. This service not only saves time for individual travelers but also enhances operational efficiency for travel agencies and corporations, while maintaining a duty of care and improving the overall traveler experience.

Marigold Health operates a social network community platform that provides AI-augmented chat support groups designed to assist individuals with behavioral health needs. By facilitating anonymous text-based group therapies, the company enables patients dealing with mental health and substance use conditions to connect and support one another. These support groups are complemented by the involvement of recovery coaches who help participants formulate personalized recovery plans. Marigold Health partners with treatment providers and managed care organizations within the Medicaid market, aiming to enhance patient engagement while allowing care teams to manage increased capacity effectively. Through its innovative approach, the company offers on-demand, stigma-free support for individuals seeking to improve their mental health.

Summer combines innovative technology and policy expertise to serve student loan borrowers. The company's platform provides resources including a personalized loan payment dashboard, payment notifications, student loan policy updates, and customized repayment plans, enabling student borrowers to take control of their loans and save money while repaying. Summer was established in 2017 in New York by Will Sealy.

TracFlo is a technology company that offers an online platform for managing construction project costs. Its system enables subcontractors, general contractors, designers, and owners to input, track, and approve changes in project costs centrally, helping prevent scope creep and financial disputes throughout the project lifecycle.

KelaHealth, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in developing clinical decision support software focused on surgical care. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, KelaHealth's platform utilizes predictive analytics to identify potential surgical complications and risks, offering tailored recommendations to mitigate these issues. By analyzing patient data, the platform enhances the quality of surgical care and improves clinical operations. It aims to standardize practices among surgeons by suggesting patient-specific interventions, thereby addressing both clinical and administrative needs for quality compliance. KelaHealth is committed to creating a learning ecosystem that continuously enhances surgical outcomes through improved risk assessment and tracking of long-term patient results.

Spiral Technologies Inc. is a software company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven platform that analyzes omnichannel customer feedback. This platform scans various voice and text channels to detect emerging issues and trends, allowing businesses to address problems proactively. By converting customer feedback into actionable insights, Spiral supports organizations in enhancing their customer-centric processes and improving overall satisfaction. The solution integrates seamlessly with customer relationship management systems, facilitating real-time tracking and enabling companies to effectively manage and respond to customer concerns.

Yobs Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven human capital management solutions, offering a voice and video platform to analyze behavioral intelligence and soft skills. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, Yobs enables organizations to enhance their hiring processes by instantly recording, transcribing, and analyzing interviews conducted via video conferencing platforms. Their technology transforms audio and video content into actionable insights, providing valuable data on candidates' behavior, personality, and cultural fit. By integrating seamlessly with applicant tracking and human resource information systems, Yobs facilitates a more efficient and effective hiring experience, allowing companies to reduce time and costs associated with traditional assessment methods while achieving robust, scalable results.

Freebird is an innovative mobile rebooking platform designed to assist travelers in managing flight disruptions, such as cancellations, significant delays, or missed connections. The company enables users to quickly and efficiently book a new ticket on any airline at no additional cost, ensuring a seamless travel experience. Through its user-friendly interface, travelers receive instant notifications about flight issues and can rebook their flights in under 30 seconds with just three taps on their mobile device. This service not only saves time for individual travelers but also enhances operational efficiency for travel agencies and corporations, while maintaining a duty of care and improving the overall traveler experience.

Aunt Flow Corp. is a manufacturer and supplier of menstrual products, including organic cotton tampons and biodegradable pads, aimed at ensuring access to menstrual hygiene for all. Established in 2018 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company sells its products to businesses and schools through wholesalers and online retailers, as well as directly to consumers via its e-commerce platform. In addition to menstrual products, Aunt Flow offers a range of branded merchandise, including apparel and accessories. The company is committed to social responsibility, donating a tampon for every tampon purchased online to individuals in need across the United States. Through its initiatives, Aunt Flow seeks to provide free access to menstrual products in public spaces, thereby supporting the health and dignity of menstruators.

Fireflies.ai offers an AI-powered platform for recording, transcribing, and analyzing meetings to create searchable notes and concise bullet-point summaries. The system captures conversations across business, education, and remote-work contexts and integrates with major web-conferencing tools and various business applications to automatically generate transcripts, take notes, and extract key points and action items from each call.

Woveon is an enterprise conversation management software. By prioritizing customer inquiries with artificial intelligence and automating aspects such as complaint investigation and analysis, Woveon enables companies to strategically interact with customers and engage in effective courses of response. The technology pulls in conversations from any number of customer touchpoints like social, sms and livechat, and integrates with existing customer data systems such as CRMs, sales, marketing and legacy systems. The combined conversational, transactional and behavioral data is used to produce suggested responses and workflows to help resolve customer issues in real time. Through integrated channels and customer systems, businesses using Woveon are able to provide unique tailored experiences, allowing them to orchestrate seamless journeys through conversation

Paps is a group and channel based video messaging app. You can instantly send photos, videos and gifs to your groups or public channels.

Geopipe is a New York-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in creating immersive digital twins of the real world using advanced machine learning techniques. The company develops subscription-based algorithmic tools that process large volumes of geographic and numeric data, including satellite imagery, maps, and laser scans. By employing these tools within a cloud-based distributed system, Geopipe is able to reconstruct entire cities in a matter of hours. This innovative approach enables various industries, such as gaming, simulation, and architecture, to leverage interactive 3D models for enhanced visualization and efficiency, ultimately helping real estate developers complete their projects more quickly and cost-effectively.

Point stores things the user send over and over again and helps them re-use it instantly. Point helps the user to easily save snippets of text, templates, and other content, and re-use them effortlessly on any website. Backed by Y Combinator, Slow Ventures, Graph Ventures, The Fund, RDV, MIT Sandbox and more.

Karuna Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in developing a patient engagement and task management platform designed to improve communication between healthcare providers and patients. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Karuna's platform automates essential patient care management tasks, enabling health guides to assist patients with appointment reminders, health status updates, and communication with care managers. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools that facilitate scheduling, transportation organization, and the secure exchange of information, all while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. By integrating workflow and automation, Karuna Health aims to enhance the patient experience and streamline interactions among patients, their families, and healthcare teams.

Aduri is a wellness-focused company that has developed a multi-sensory meditation system aimed at enhancing users' meditation practices. The core of this system is a meditation pillow that gently vibrates, providing a tactile element to the experience. Aduri's platform also includes integrated on-demand content, such as guided sessions, music, and soundscapes, which enrich the meditation process. Additionally, the company offers group-based sessions and accountability features to foster community and support among users. By combining these elements, Aduri seeks to help individuals rest, recover, and refocus, thereby deepening their engagement with meditation and promoting a consistent practice.

Reverie Labs is a Boston-based company focused on enhancing the drug development process through advanced machine learning techniques. The company specializes in predicting the biophysicochemical properties of drug candidates, which aids pharmaceutical companies in accelerating preclinical development. By utilizing structure-based predictive models, Reverie Labs assesses the potency of small molecules and employs a multi-objective molecular optimizer to design new compounds that balance potency and synthesizability. This innovative approach allows for the prioritization and optimization of molecules, facilitating their progression to animal and human clinical trials in a more efficient manner. Through its computational platform, Reverie Labs aims to streamline the drug design pipeline, ultimately improving the identification of viable drug candidates.

Medinas, Inc. is a technology-driven company that operates a data-driven marketplace designed for healthcare organizations to buy and sell surplus and short-date medical supplies and equipment. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Medinas serves a range of clients, including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, veterinary practices, and nursing homes, alongside original equipment manufacturers. The company's platform features a cloud-based asset management solution that streamlines the sales process, enabling healthcare entities to efficiently resell and redeploy pre-owned medical equipment. With a mobile-enabled interface and a pricing engine that manages offers from multiple buyers, Medinas helps optimize clinical asset disposition programs, ultimately saving time and money for its users.

Splash Technologies operates in the blockchain and gaming sectors, providing innovative solutions for value exchange and fan engagement. The company offers a mobile-first wallet that enables individuals and businesses to easily send and receive blockchain currencies, eliminating the need for costly intermediaries. Additionally, Splash Technologies has developed a fan engagement platform tailored for the betting and gaming industry, emphasizing user experience and a data-driven approach. This platform features a free-to-play predictor game, allowing users to engage with interactive applications in sports and gaming, thereby enhancing customer interaction and satisfaction.

Memora Health is a San Francisco-based healthcare technology company that develops an intelligent care enablement platform to automate outpatient communication and digital workflows. The platform helps clinicians focus on top-of-license practice by digitizing and triaging patient-reported concerns and data, enabling proactive two-way communication and support for patients along complex care journeys, and it partners with health systems, health plans, and digital health companies to transform care delivery for care teams and patients.

Ribbon Health, Inc. operates a software as a service (SaaS) platform that delivers essential data on healthcare providers, insurance plans, and the costs and quality of care. The platform offers services such as provider directories, referral management, care navigation, and insurance enrollment, catering to a diverse range of clients, including health insurance companies, third-party administrators, clinics, hospitals, and digital health solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company was previously known as HealthWiz, Inc. before rebranding in March 2018. Ribbon Health provides the critical infrastructure necessary for accurate provider directories and efficient healthcare navigation, thereby enhancing the overall healthcare experience for its users.

Founded in 2016, Evisort Inc. develops an AI-powered platform that streamlines contract lifecycle management. Its solution, Evisort, automatically analyzes contracts to extract, classify, and track key provisions, helping users manage risks, improve collaboration, and make data-driven decisions.

Gallo Fueling is a mobile energy provider based in the New York City area, specializing in on-demand gasoline delivery services. Founded by engineers from Columbia University, the company aims to transform energy distribution in urban environments by reimagining gas as a utility rather than a commodity. Gallo Fueling offers a cost-effective and convenient solution for households and businesses, ensuring efficient access to fuel when needed. Through its innovative model, Gallo is dedicated to enhancing the fueling experience for its customers across the city.

Comake is a software platform designed to streamline the workflow of modern knowledge workers by consolidating and contextualizing digital information across fragmented communication channels. It automatically maps emails, messages, files, and tasks to employees, clients, and projects, creating an integrated environment that enhances internal communication. By acting as a centralized hub, Comake allows users to view, search, communicate, share, and collaborate on content from various third-party systems, thereby improving efficiency and reducing the complexity of managing multiple tools. The platform's value increases as more collaborators join, making it a beneficial resource for both individuals and organizations seeking to enhance their productivity.

Tailos is on a mission to bridge the gap between robots and humans - starting with Rosie - the world's very first housekeeping robot for hotels and commercial buildings. Like a self-driving car, Rosie navigates intelligently through the space while cleaning floors and collecting invaluable operational and environmental data. Tailos' automated systems deliver unprecedented value to hotel operators, room attendants, and hotel guests. There are three major issues Tailos is tackling: *Housekeeping is the highest variable cost regardless of the hotel. *Room attendants have the highest injury rates in the service sector. *Current commercial cleaning practices are inconsistent and hard to objectively manage. By using Tailos' systems, hotel and commercial cleaning operators will see an increase in profitability; healthier and happier staff; and higher guest satisfaction. In addition, room attendants will be able to focus on less strenuous tasks - ultimately reducing injury rates. Finally, guests will have a more enjoyable experience through consistent cleanliness and more flexible check-in and check-out times. Given the size and scale of the hospitality market, a lack of innovation in the field, and the potential to improve the health and safety of room attendants; Tailos transforms the industry by leveraging the power of robotics. By solving the two biggest issues in housekeeping – time and injuries – Tailos revolutionizes commercial cleaning - one bot at a time.

Pagedraw is a software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in a UI building tool that enables designers to convert drawings and mock-ups of websites into functional code automatically. Users can create their user interface in Pagedraw's editor, which generates production-ready code in various formats, including HTML, CSS, JSX, ERB, or PHP. This output can be seamlessly integrated into GitHub, streamlining the workflow for web design teams. By automating the translation of graphics into semantic and dynamic code, Pagedraw allows teams to enhance efficiency without compromising on design quality or coding standards.

Biobot Analytics, Inc. is a wastewater epidemiology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. It specializes in transforming wastewater infrastructure into public health observatories through innovative technology that analyzes sewage for health-related data. By deploying proprietary sampling devices and spatial analytics, Biobot measures various health threats, including infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance, and drug consumption patterns. The company's Opioid Consumption Monitoring Program specifically estimates opioid use in urban areas by analyzing wastewater. This approach generates anonymized public health data that is independent of traditional hospital reporting systems, allowing for rapid adaptability to emerging public health threats. Biobot Analytics offers its insights as a service, providing government officials with actionable data to prioritize interventions and address public health challenges effectively.

Sigma360 is a risk decisioning software platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in Manhattan, New York. Developed at MIT, the platform leverages artificial intelligence to optimize screening and monitoring processes across extensive external data sources. It is designed to assist firms in identifying, screening, monitoring, and reviewing clients and their relationships using a comprehensive cloud-native risk intelligence database. Sigma360's solutions include adverse media screening, sanctions and watchlist screening, and enhanced due diligence, all aimed at improving the efficiency of compliance teams and investigation firms. The leadership team brings over 50 years of combined experience, with expertise spanning computer science, law, and government, further enhancing the platform's capabilities in risk assessment and management.

Medinas, Inc. is a technology-driven company that operates a data-driven marketplace designed for healthcare organizations to buy and sell surplus and short-date medical supplies and equipment. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Medinas serves a range of clients, including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, veterinary practices, and nursing homes, alongside original equipment manufacturers. The company's platform features a cloud-based asset management solution that streamlines the sales process, enabling healthcare entities to efficiently resell and redeploy pre-owned medical equipment. With a mobile-enabled interface and a pricing engine that manages offers from multiple buyers, Medinas helps optimize clinical asset disposition programs, ultimately saving time and money for its users.

Founded in 2015, Pillar Technologies provides real-time risk management solutions for general contractors. Using on-site sensors, it monitors destructive environmental conditions like fire outbreaks, high humidity exposure, and mold growth to prevent revenue loss. The company offers predictive analytics and process improvement strategies based on data gathered from accident-prone situations.

Meetingbird Inc. is a modern scheduling platform that specializes in developing a Google Chrome extension aimed at enhancing calendar scheduling. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides a user-friendly interface that allows individuals to view calendars and schedule meetings directly from Gmail. Its extension includes features such as maps and time zone integration, notifications, reminders, and open tracking for calendar invites. Meetingbird also supports built-in room location features and integrates with tools like Trello and Google Maps. The company offers its solution in various formats, including standard, pro, and flight, along with a desktop application for both Mac and Windows. Since October 2018, Meetingbird has functioned as a subsidiary of FrontApp, Inc., focusing on increasing transparency and productivity in team meetings.

Plasticity Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, focused on developing API solutions for natural language understanding. Founded in 2016, the company offers a suite of products designed to enhance text analytics and conversational interfaces. These products include Sapien, a language engine that extracts entities and relationships from text; Cortex, a knowledge graph for data requests; Lingua, a dialogue engine that generates human-like responses; and Brevis, a summarizer that creates structured summaries of text. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Plasticity also implements advanced models such as relationship2vec for understanding relationships in text. The company's solutions cater to various sectors, including technology, law, medicine, and government agencies. As of October 2020, Plasticity operates as a subsidiary of Executive 1 Holding Company, LLC.

Noken, Inc. is an online travel service based in New York, established in 2016, that focuses on helping users plan, book, and manage their travel experiences. The company provides a platform that curates travel itineraries tailored to individual budgets and timelines, allowing travelers to explore a new country while balancing guided experiences with personal exploration. Noken's Travel Blueprints introduce users to both iconic landmarks and local hidden gems. Additionally, the company's app offers an easy booking process and real-time support through its Experience Team, ensuring that travelers have access to necessary information and assistance during their trips. By streamlining the planning process, Noken enables individuals to spend less time organizing their travels and more time enjoying their adventures.

Zorpads specializes in patented shoe inserts designed to eliminate odor and absorb moisture. Utilizing advanced materials, these thin, reusable pads fit into any shoe without modification, providing effective odor control for up to 60 wears.

Jetpack, Inc. is a company that specializes in the online retail and delivery of both food and non-food products, focusing on nighttime service. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Stanford, California, the company primarily serves college students by providing essential consumer products on-demand. Jetpack aims to streamline convenience for its customers by ensuring that necessary items are readily available in real-time, thereby enhancing the overall shopping experience.

Acenna is a technology company that specializes in machine learning solutions tailored for the life sciences sector. It has developed an artificial intelligence platform aimed at enhancing sales productivity for research vendors. By leveraging a combination of internal data and external research datasets, Acenna's platform enables these vendors to gain deeper insights into their customers. This understanding allows them to create more effective sales and marketing systems that align with the needs of scientists and their teams, ultimately helping life science sales teams to achieve and surpass their objectives.

krypt.co builds the next generation of mobile-based authentication, with a vision that authentication should be based on strong cryptography. Public key cryptography has existed for almost 40 years but it’s barely used for authentication. The private key is not memorizable. Most people cannot compute digital signatures in their head. Therefore we need to store the private key somewhere. It has to be accessible but also kept a secret. At KryptCo, they tackles this very problem and believes that smartphone is core to the solution.

GitLinks Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in open source risk management through its innovative monitoring platform. Established in 2016, GitLinks provides a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance security and ensure legal compliance for developers and corporations. Its platform automatically detects open source components within applications, generating a real-time inventory that tracks necessary updates, licenses, and known security vulnerabilities. Key features include a Policy Engine for automating compliance, a Live Inventory for managing open source components, and a Trends visualization tool for monitoring code status. By integrating seamlessly with continuous integration processes, GitLinks empowers developers to effectively manage open source risks and communicate these insights to security, legal, compliance, and quality assurance teams.

Spring Health is a digital healthcare company specializing in mental health solutions for employers and health plans. The company employs Precision Mental Healthcare, utilizing assessment and machine-learning technology to identify the unique mental health needs of individuals. This approach allows Spring Health to deliver tailored care plans that may include digital support, meditation exercises, coaching, therapy, and medication. By modernizing behavioral health benefits, Spring Health aims to enhance employee well-being through an effective and personalized mental healthcare experience.

Cobalt Robotics, Inc. designs and manufactures indoor security robots that collaborate with human security personnel. These robots are capable of patrolling various environments, including warehouses, schools, offices, hospitals, data centers, and museums, while detecting intruders and identifying anomalies. Equipped with advanced mapping and sensing technologies, as well as features for human-robot interaction, Cobalt's robots enhance security measures by providing real-time monitoring and response capabilities. Founded in 2016 by Erik Schluntz and Travis Deyle, the company is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Summer combines innovative technology and policy expertise to serve student loan borrowers. The company's platform provides resources including a personalized loan payment dashboard, payment notifications, student loan policy updates, and customized repayment plans, enabling student borrowers to take control of their loans and save money while repaying. Summer was established in 2017 in New York by Will Sealy.

Marigold Health operates a social network community platform that provides AI-augmented chat support groups designed to assist individuals with behavioral health needs. By facilitating anonymous text-based group therapies, the company enables patients dealing with mental health and substance use conditions to connect and support one another. These support groups are complemented by the involvement of recovery coaches who help participants formulate personalized recovery plans. Marigold Health partners with treatment providers and managed care organizations within the Medicaid market, aiming to enhance patient engagement while allowing care teams to manage increased capacity effectively. Through its innovative approach, the company offers on-demand, stigma-free support for individuals seeking to improve their mental health.

Armoire is a clothing rental service based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2016, that specializes in providing contemporary women's clothing for various occasions. The platform allows customers to borrow and swap a diverse range of apparel, including blouses, dresses, jumpsuits, and denim, offering a practical solution for modern shopping needs. Utilizing machine learning technology, Armoire personalizes clothing recommendations to align with customers' individual styles and preferences. Additionally, the company enhances convenience by offering door-to-door pickup and delivery services, making it easier for women to access fashionable attire without the commitment of purchasing.

Humon is a company that specializes in wearable sensor technology aimed at enhancing athletic performance. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, USA, Humon has developed a device that is designed to be worn directly on the muscle, allowing it to measure oxygen saturation in real time. This technology provides athletes with unique insights into their exertion levels, helping them understand their physical limits and optimize their performance. By delivering information through a smartphone, watch, or bike computer, Humon effectively brings the benefits of lab-based performance tests and personal training expertise into a user-friendly format, making it accessible for individuals seeking to improve their health and fitness.

Uru, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in content-aware video advertising solutions. Founded in May 2016 by Brunno Attorre and Bill Marino, Uru employs computer vision and machine learning technologies to assist businesses and brands in analyzing video and visual media in real time. Its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform enables creators and publishers to identify objects, themes, and monetization opportunities within videos, facilitating the integration of brand graphics. Additionally, Uru offers an API that allows video player platforms to help their users monetize content directly through their content management systems. The company serves a diverse clientele including publishers, creators, and brands, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of video advertising.

Clara Health operates a software platform that facilitates participation in clinical trials for patients. Its technology enables users to discover and connect with relevant trials, streamlining the process from protocol design to site selection and adherence monitoring. The platform is designed to be patient-centric, allowing individuals to filter through available trials based on their specific needs and circumstances.

Founded in 2015, Curtsy is a mobile application that facilitates women to buy and sell clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories directly from each other. The platform uses machine learning and human review to assist sellers in merchandising their items effectively and provides shipping kits for seamless order fulfillment.

Tailos is on a mission to bridge the gap between robots and humans - starting with Rosie - the world's very first housekeeping robot for hotels and commercial buildings. Like a self-driving car, Rosie navigates intelligently through the space while cleaning floors and collecting invaluable operational and environmental data. Tailos' automated systems deliver unprecedented value to hotel operators, room attendants, and hotel guests. There are three major issues Tailos is tackling: *Housekeeping is the highest variable cost regardless of the hotel. *Room attendants have the highest injury rates in the service sector. *Current commercial cleaning practices are inconsistent and hard to objectively manage. By using Tailos' systems, hotel and commercial cleaning operators will see an increase in profitability; healthier and happier staff; and higher guest satisfaction. In addition, room attendants will be able to focus on less strenuous tasks - ultimately reducing injury rates. Finally, guests will have a more enjoyable experience through consistent cleanliness and more flexible check-in and check-out times. Given the size and scale of the hospitality market, a lack of innovation in the field, and the potential to improve the health and safety of room attendants; Tailos transforms the industry by leveraging the power of robotics. By solving the two biggest issues in housekeeping – time and injuries – Tailos revolutionizes commercial cleaning - one bot at a time.

TransparentCareer is a career management platform designed to assist job seekers and employers by providing access to comprehensive data on compensation and career paths. The company collects extensive, crowdsourced information that allows professionals and students to understand fair pay and visualize the long-term implications of their career choices. With a focus on personalized insights based on users' backgrounds, TransparentCareer equips individuals with valuable tools to make informed decisions about their career growth. The platform also includes statistics on job satisfaction, further enhancing users' ability to navigate their professional journeys effectively.

Burrow, Inc. is a New York-based company that designs, manufactures, and supplies luxury furniture for residential use. Founded in 2016, Burrow specializes in creating easy-to-move and customizable seating options such as sofas, sectionals, loveseats, and armchairs, as well as tables, rugs, and various accessories. The furniture is crafted from sustainably-sourced hardwood and features non-toxic, scratch- and stain-resistant fabrics. Burrow aims to provide customers with comfortable and stylish furnishing alternatives while avoiding traditional retail markups. The company operates showrooms in several states, including Washington, Massachusetts, Texas, and California, and also sells its products online. Additionally, Burrow has a manufacturing facility located in Mexico City, Mexico.

Spyce is a restaurant founded in 2015 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, that aims to revolutionize the dining experience with its innovative automated cooking platform. The establishment offers a diverse menu of globally-inspired seasonal salads and warm bowls, emphasizing freshness and quality. Spyce utilizes a fully robotic kitchen that integrates a refrigerator, dishwasher, stove-top, and a robotic chef, allowing it to prepare meals from fresh ingredients without human intervention. This technology enables the restaurant to provide consumers with healthy and affordable fast food while maintaining high standards of taste and quality.

Electronic Gaming Federation, LLC is an esports organization based in Rochester, New York, founded in 2013. It focuses on intercollegiate and high school esports competitions by organizing leagues, tournaments, and college-exclusive events across North America. The company collaborates with students and educational administrators to develop competitive and educational programs that enrich the esports experience. Additionally, it produces related media content, including live broadcasts of matches, esports analysis, and news coverage, thereby fostering a comprehensive ecosystem that supports student growth and social impact through esports.

Vidrovr develops multimodal computer vision and machine learning systems to index, tag, and understand video content. Its platform enables users to search videos with precision, retrieve specific clips, and integrate them directly into content management systems.

Wyzerr is a developer of market-research software that focuses on enhancing brand growth through effective consumer feedback management. The company’s platform enables brands to capture targeted data and conduct multiple surveys while providing real-time visualizations and health metrics related to those surveys. This capability allows brands to gather and analyze consumer insights immediately, facilitating prompt identification and resolution of customer issues. By integrating consumer feedback into daily operations, Wyzerr empowers brands to make informed business decisions, address potential problems proactively, and implement incremental improvements to their products and services. Ultimately, Wyzerr helps brands maintain consumer satisfaction while pursuing strategic growth and expansion.