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Savara is an orphan lung disease company. Savara’s pipeline comprises Molgradex, an inhaled granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, or GM-CSF, in Phase 3 development for autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, or aPAP, in Phase 2a development for nontuberculous mycobacteria, or NTM, lung infection, and in preparation for Phase 2a development in cystic fibrosis, or CF, affected individuals with chronic NTM lung infection; and AeroVanc, a Phase 3 stage inhaled vancomycin for treatment of persistent methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, lung infection in CF. Savara’s strategy involves expanding its pipeline of potentially best-in-class products through indication expansion, strategic development partnerships and product acquisitions, with the goal of becoming a leading company in its field. The most recent acquisition is aerosolized amikacin/fosfomycin, a Phase 2 ready, proprietary combination antibiotic, which has demonstrated potent and broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against highly drug resistant pathogens. Savara’s management team has significant experience in orphan drug development and pulmonary medicine, identifying unmet needs, developing and acquiring new product candidates, and effectively advancing them to approvals and commercialization.

Clasp, known as Stride Funding, is a company dedicated to providing innovative financial solutions for students seeking educational funding. It offers flexible income sharing agreements that allow students to pay a percentage of their future earnings rather than adhering to a fixed repayment schedule associated with traditional student loans. This structure ensures that repayments remain affordable and directly aligned with the student's income, promoting financial wellness. Clasp aims to protect students from financial strain during periods of adverse career outcomes while also capping total repayments to support their long-term financial security. The company has garnered recognition as a leading venture in the fintech space, receiving endorsements from institutions like Harvard and MIT, and has attracted investments from notable venture firms. Clasp was founded with the mission of transforming the student funding landscape, focusing on both financial support and career development.

BOXT offers hand-crafted and luxury wine that comes in an eco-friendly four-bottle refillable format. The company is a woman-founded winery that ships directly to its members. BOXT seeks to build a community of wine enthusiasts.

Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. is a gene therapy company based in Dallas, Texas, established in 2019, focused on developing adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapies for monogenic diseases affecting the central nervous system (CNS). The company’s product pipeline includes several therapies currently in development, such as TSHA-101 for GM2 gangliosidosis, TSHA-118 for CLN1 disease, TSHA-102 for Rett syndrome, TSHA-103 for SLC6A1 haploinsufficiency disorder, and TSHA-104 for Surfeit locus 1 deficiency. Taysha Gene Therapies aims to translate innovative treatments from research to clinical practice efficiently, leveraging a strategic partnership with The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center to enhance its development and commercialization capabilities. The company's mission is to create curative medicines that target both rare and prevalent CNS conditions, thereby addressing severe and life-threatening diseases.

Gig Wage is a fintech payroll company that provides a financial social safety net for gig workers and contractors. Its scalable platform enables businesses to manage contractor payroll, payments, and compliance while delivering greater transparency to their gig workers. Whether they are paying 100 contractors or 100,000 Gig Wage gives the tools to efficiently manage the process while alleviating payments related support. Gig Wage provides an online platform that allows independent contractors to track the amount and type of work they perform for companies, initiate invoices, and receive payments from companies. The partnership also allows Gig Wage the ability to introduce a new debit card with no monthly fee, free online bill pay, and free cash withdrawals at more than 19,000 ATM locations, free cash pick-up at over 7,000 retail locations nationwide, and other products and tools designed for gig workers and their employers. By leveraging Green Dot’s Banking as a Service platform, Gig Wage can now design and deploy its own customized banking and money movement solutions for its customers. Gig Wage is founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA.

ShipBob is a technology company that fulfills e-commerce orders for direct-to-consumer brands. As an end-to-end fulfillment solution, ShipBob provides warehousing and package delivery in 1-2 business days, with a network of fulfillment centers across the US. Its software combines order and inventory management, customer communication, predictive insights, and optimized shipping for online merchants. ShipBob’s software is also fully integrated with e-commerce platforms, including eBay, Shopify, Amazon, Magento, and many more. Based in Chicago, Illinois, ShipBob was founded in 2014 by [Divey Gulati](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/divey-gulati) and [Dhruv Saxena](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/dhruv-saxena).

Darwin Homes is the property management platform that elevates the rental experience for property owners and residents. It offering a comprehensive set of services to Owners and Residents. Darwin is committed to bringing transparency and integrity to Property Management - elevating the experience once and for all.

ClosedLoop is healthcare's data science platform. We make it easy for healthcare organizations to use AI to improve outcomes and reduce costs. Purpose-built for healthcare, ClosedLoop combines an intuitive end-to-end machine learning platform with a comprehensive library of healthcare-specific features and model templates. Customers use ClosedLoop's Explainable AI to drive clinical excellence, operational efficiency, value-based contracts, and enhanced revenue. Winner of the CMS AI Health Outcomes Challenge and named Best in KLAS for Healthcare AI: Data Science Solutions 2022 and 2023, ClosedLoop is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

GoExpedi is a digital supply chain and data analytics company based in Houston, Texas, that specializes in the procurement and delivery of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products for heavy industries, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Established in 2017, GoExpedi offers a comprehensive digital procurement platform that provides access to over 200,000 critical parts and supplies, ensuring transparency in pricing, supplier options, and availability. The company’s supply chain model boasts an average delivery time of 2.5 days, enabling clients to receive the right parts promptly. With a focus on enhancing the efficiency of drilling operations, GoExpedi supports the procurement of essential equipment such as mud pumps and blowout preventers while offering tools for order accuracy and spending reports. Staffed by industry experts and supported by patented technology, GoExpedi aims to deliver supplies more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional providers.

Mindoula Health, Inc. is a population health management company based in Silver Spring, Maryland, established in 2013. It specializes in developing a technology-enabled platform that addresses mental and behavioral health issues, as well as medical and social challenges. The company operates across multiple states, including Maryland, Virginia, and California, providing services that integrate behavioral, medical, and social determinants of health. Mindoula's approach combines adaptive data science with a multi-platform technology stack and offers both virtual and in-person care, allowing it to effectively engage and serve populations facing complex health challenges. By partnering with payers and providers, Mindoula aims to improve health outcomes while reducing costs for individuals and families through direct-consumer subscription services.

RenoRun is building the world's largest single source platform for general contractors to purchase materials. Their mobile-friendly platform is a one-stop-shop when it comes to construction material supply. This app is revolutionizing the construction industry by maximizing productivity, saving contractors wasted run-around hours, and allowing their clients to leave their competition in the dust. Their trained runners will collect and deliver the desired materials to the job site. RenoRun was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Toronto and Austin, Texas.

SmarterX helps companies know more about consumer products to make, market and move them better. Our customers are the places you shop everyday like Costco and Albertsons, as well as brands like Lysol, Miracle-Gro and Colgate. They use our product intelligence to identify how to best handle regulated consumer products across the supply chain to remain compliant, avoid fines and reduce their environmental impact. We have brought together a passionate team of math nerds, chemistry wizards and retail pros. We work smart and we get stuff done. Because when we know more, we do better.

QuVa Pharma, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company specializing in 503B outsourcing and the manufacture of compounded sterile preparations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, with additional manufacturing facilities in Temple, Texas, and Bloomsbury, New Jersey, the company produces a range of specialty intravenous admixtures, including IV bags, syringes, and specialized vials. QuVa Pharma focuses on delivering vital compounded medications for various therapeutic areas such as obstetrics, anesthesia, cardiovascular care, and pain management, serving compliance-oriented healthcare facilities across the United States. Their offerings include antibiotics, electrolytes, sedatives, and anesthetics, designed to provide ready-to-use unit dose forms for hospitals and long-term care facilities.

Workrise is a technology company that develops a platform to support the energy workforce. They specialize in vendors needed for skilled men and women who execute in the field and make it easier, faster, and safer to do business in the energy industry, enabling businesses to connect with the workers they need and meet their needs.

QuVa Pharma, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company specializing in 503B outsourcing and the manufacture of compounded sterile preparations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, with additional manufacturing facilities in Temple, Texas, and Bloomsbury, New Jersey, the company produces a range of specialty intravenous admixtures, including IV bags, syringes, and specialized vials. QuVa Pharma focuses on delivering vital compounded medications for various therapeutic areas such as obstetrics, anesthesia, cardiovascular care, and pain management, serving compliance-oriented healthcare facilities across the United States. Their offerings include antibiotics, electrolytes, sedatives, and anesthetics, designed to provide ready-to-use unit dose forms for hospitals and long-term care facilities.

Trucker Path, Inc. is a software platform focused on the trucking industry, providing a mobile application that assists truck drivers with navigational support and freight matching. The Trucker Path app, available on both iOS and Android, enables drivers to locate essential services such as truck stops, available parking, rest areas, and weigh stations, while also offering real-time updates through community contributions. In addition to its core app, Trucker Path offers Truckloads, an online marketplace that connects freight brokers with carriers, facilitating efficient transportation logistics. Established in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, Trucker Path has gained a significant presence in the industry, serving approximately 35% of U.S. Class 8 truckers and playing a key role in modernizing the trucking sector. The company has formed strategic partnerships with key industry players, further enhancing its service offerings and commitment to reducing inefficiencies in the transportation landscape.

Castle Biosciences, Inc. is a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing diagnostic and prognostic tests for dermatological cancers. The company's lead product, DecisionDx-Melanoma, is a multi-gene expression profile test designed to identify stage I and II melanoma patients at high risk of metastasis by analyzing biological information from 31 genes in tumor tissue. In addition, Castle Biosciences offers the DecisionDx-UM test, which predicts metastasis risk in uveal melanoma patients, and is developing two late-stage products targeting cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and suspicious pigmented lesions. The company's tests provide personalized, clinically actionable genomic information to assist physicians and patients in making informed treatment decisions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Friendswood, Texas, Castle Biosciences aims to significantly impact cancer diagnosis and management through its innovative diagnostic solutions.

Reata Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that develops drugs for cancer, inflammation, and neurodegenerative diseases. It offers antioxidant and inflammation-modulating drugs, as well as drugs that correct protein misfolding. The company also develops drugs for the treatment of renal, cardiovascular, and autoimmune diseases. The company was formerly known as Reata Discovery, Inc. and changed its name to Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in May 2005.

Savara is an orphan lung disease company. Savara’s pipeline comprises Molgradex, an inhaled granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, or GM-CSF, in Phase 3 development for autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, or aPAP, in Phase 2a development for nontuberculous mycobacteria, or NTM, lung infection, and in preparation for Phase 2a development in cystic fibrosis, or CF, affected individuals with chronic NTM lung infection; and AeroVanc, a Phase 3 stage inhaled vancomycin for treatment of persistent methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, lung infection in CF. Savara’s strategy involves expanding its pipeline of potentially best-in-class products through indication expansion, strategic development partnerships and product acquisitions, with the goal of becoming a leading company in its field. The most recent acquisition is aerosolized amikacin/fosfomycin, a Phase 2 ready, proprietary combination antibiotic, which has demonstrated potent and broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against highly drug resistant pathogens. Savara’s management team has significant experience in orphan drug development and pulmonary medicine, identifying unmet needs, developing and acquiring new product candidates, and effectively advancing them to approvals and commercialization.

GENBAND is a global supplier of IP gateways, session border controllers and FMC security solutions. These high-performance, high-security gateway solutions are at the center of fixed and mobile networks around the globe, evolving, securing and improving communications networks.

Nuvectra is a medical device company specializing in neurostimulation technology aimed at treating various neurological disorders. The company focuses on developing and commercializing its innovative platform, which stimulates nervous system-associated tissues to address chronic conditions. Nuvectra's primary product is the Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) System, designed to manage chronic pain in the trunk and limbs. Operating mainly in the United States, Nuvectra is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients suffering from chronic neurological issues through its advanced medical devices.

Castle Biosciences, Inc. is a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing diagnostic and prognostic tests for dermatological cancers. The company's lead product, DecisionDx-Melanoma, is a multi-gene expression profile test designed to identify stage I and II melanoma patients at high risk of metastasis by analyzing biological information from 31 genes in tumor tissue. In addition, Castle Biosciences offers the DecisionDx-UM test, which predicts metastasis risk in uveal melanoma patients, and is developing two late-stage products targeting cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and suspicious pigmented lesions. The company's tests provide personalized, clinically actionable genomic information to assist physicians and patients in making informed treatment decisions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Friendswood, Texas, Castle Biosciences aims to significantly impact cancer diagnosis and management through its innovative diagnostic solutions.

ThermiHealth, LLC specializes in the development, manufacture, and distribution of thermistor-controlled micro-invasive and non-invasive applicators for plastic surgery and dermatology. Founded in 2012 and based in Irving, Texas, the company offers a range of products that utilize temperature-controlled radiofrequency technology to enhance cosmetic procedures. Notable offerings include ARVATI, which targets specific skin areas to stimulate collagen, ThermiTight for natural collagen rebuilding, ThermiRase for reducing facial and neck lines, and ThermiSmooth for temporary cellulite reduction. ThermiVa is also part of their product line, designed to heat tissues using controlled radiofrequency energy. In February 2015, the company changed its name from ThermiGen, LLC to ThermiHealth, LLC and has operated as a subsidiary of Celling Biosciences, LLC since April 2019.

FloSports is a media and events company that provides live streaming of premier events, original video programming, and weekly studio shows. It is the source of content and news coverage that true fans have been waiting for. Focused on three areas live competition and coverage, original content, and owned and operated events – the company takes fragmented communities and provides them with the platform to connect with the sports they love.

Tectonic is a leading technology and business services company serving mid-sized business to enterprise customers with a focus on insight2action automation in the cloud. Headquartered in Denver, with offices in Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles, the company prides itself on working with innovators in informed customer interaction.

Castle Biosciences, Inc. is a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing diagnostic and prognostic tests for dermatological cancers. The company's lead product, DecisionDx-Melanoma, is a multi-gene expression profile test designed to identify stage I and II melanoma patients at high risk of metastasis by analyzing biological information from 31 genes in tumor tissue. In addition, Castle Biosciences offers the DecisionDx-UM test, which predicts metastasis risk in uveal melanoma patients, and is developing two late-stage products targeting cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and suspicious pigmented lesions. The company's tests provide personalized, clinically actionable genomic information to assist physicians and patients in making informed treatment decisions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Friendswood, Texas, Castle Biosciences aims to significantly impact cancer diagnosis and management through its innovative diagnostic solutions.

ThermiHealth, LLC specializes in the development, manufacture, and distribution of thermistor-controlled micro-invasive and non-invasive applicators for plastic surgery and dermatology. Founded in 2012 and based in Irving, Texas, the company offers a range of products that utilize temperature-controlled radiofrequency technology to enhance cosmetic procedures. Notable offerings include ARVATI, which targets specific skin areas to stimulate collagen, ThermiTight for natural collagen rebuilding, ThermiRase for reducing facial and neck lines, and ThermiSmooth for temporary cellulite reduction. ThermiVa is also part of their product line, designed to heat tissues using controlled radiofrequency energy. In February 2015, the company changed its name from ThermiGen, LLC to ThermiHealth, LLC and has operated as a subsidiary of Celling Biosciences, LLC since April 2019.

Advice Interactive Group is a full-service Dallas based Interactive Marketing Agency comprised of experienced advertising and marketing professionals that provide clients with a clear and distinct voice in the marketplace. Web Site Design and Internet Marketing experts at their Dallas location specialize in developing Online Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay Per Click (PPC), Web Site Design, Development, and Online Reputation Management.

FieldAware is re-shaping the field service industry! Its made-for-mobile, cloud-based software was designed from the ground up to provide ease of use with incredible flexibility – a combination that enables field service organizations to amaze their customers, astonish the staff and surprise the competition. FieldAware's software was architected as a mobile platform, with no incumbent legacy technologies to modify or migrate from.

6Sense is a company that transforms how organizations manage and convert sales pipelines into revenue. It offers a predictive intelligence platform that leverages artificial intelligence, big data, and machine learning to capture anonymous buying signals and provide insights into customer behavior. By identifying the right accounts and suggesting optimal communication channels and messages, 6Sense helps sales, marketing, and customer success teams enhance pipeline quality and accelerate sales processes. This technology not only reduces guesswork and friction in the sales journey but also aims to increase conversion rates and facilitate predictable revenue growth. Through its omnichannel connectivity and visibility, 6Sense enables revenue teams to make informed decisions based on buyer intent data and other predictive analytics.

Q1Media serves national, regional, and local brands by reaching custom audiences on high-performing, highly viewable ad inventory across mobile, video, display and connected tv. Our best-in class mobile location based targeting and measurement, high-performing cross device ad units and in-house optimization teams afford advertisers a powerful platform to place and manage their digital advertising efforts.

[Volusion](http://www.volusion.com) is a leading ecommerce solution for small businesses. With its powerful shopping cart software, Volusion has helped thousands of merchants profit from their passions worldwide. Shoppers have spent more than $28 billion in transactions and placed over 185 million orders on Volusion stores. In fact, merchants earn 2.8x more on Volusion than the leading competitor. Volusion's shopping cart software includes features for product merchandising, site design, search engine optimization, online marketing and order processing. Other notable features include mCommerce, drag-and-drop content builder, style editor, affiliate marketing and a loyalty rewards program. Volusion also offers additional services including Volusion payments, credit card processing, fraud protection and the full spectrum of digital marketing and design services. Volusion has been PCI certified for over 10 years, marking its commitment to merchant security. It's also listed on Visa's approved provider list. Volusion customers have free 24/7 access to Volusion's award-winning support, available via live chat or phone.

Plus Therapeutics is dedicated to developing and delivering innovative cell-based therapies to improve the quality and length of life. It is a global, public company engaged in the development and commercialization of stem and regenerative cell therapies for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, reconstructive surgery, and other serious, chronic, and life-threatening conditions. Plus Therapeutics pipeline of candidate drug products includes their lead drug product candidates, RNL and DocePLUS, which are being developed in the U.S. by a dedicated and energetic team of biologists, chemists, engineers, physicians, and other professionals.

Founded in Silicon Valley and headquartered in the Dallas, Texas metroplex, Active-Semi is a rapidly emerging leader in multi-billion-dollar power management and intelligent motor drive IC markets. The company’s portfolio of analog and mixed signal SoCs provide scalable core platforms used in charging, powering and embedded digital control systems for industrial, commercial and consumer applications. Active-Semi offers Power Application Controllers® (PAC®) and Programmable Analog ICs that significantly reduce solution size and cost, improve system reliability, and shorten system development cycle-time. Active-Semi International Inc. is a multi-national Cayman Island corporation backed by leading Venture Capital firms, including USVP, Tenaya Capital, and LDV Partners, with over 170 patents granted and pending.

Airband Communications is the largest WiMAX fixed-wireless provider serving businesses in the United States. They deliver a comprehensive portfolio of high-bandwidth and managed solutions over one of the industry's most scalable last-mile networks. Founded in 2000, Airband built its wholly-owned network to bypass the local phone and cable companies, providing customers with faster install times, unmatched scalability and complete path redundancy from the traditional wireline infrastructure. Today, Airband provides service in 14 markets and is expanding quickly. Airband is managed by a senior leadership team that is focused on providing an exceptional customer experience for every single customer. Their employees are passionate about delivering the results businesses are looking for. Airband are known and respected for their local support staff, exemplary service and customer responsiveness and serve more than 3,500 businesses nationwide.

SyChip Inc. designs, develops and markets Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits and Chip Scale Modules for the wireless Internet appliance market. The company focuses on developing highly integrated RF modules that are differentiated because of proprietary integration, modular architectures, and low loss Silicon technologies. As a result of the proprietary silicon substrate SyChip’s RF designs are more predictable and easier to simulate, thus reducing time-to-market, increasing performance and improving reliability.

Perficient is an information technology consulting firm that specializes in software development and digital consultancy services. The company provides a comprehensive range of offerings, including big data analytics, technology platform implementations, enterprise content management, and custom applications. Perficient helps clients enhance productivity and competitiveness by leveraging Internet-based technologies, while also focusing on business process management and customer relationship management. Its client base spans various industries, notably healthcare, financial services, retail, and electronics, with most of its revenue generated in the United States. The firm aims to strengthen relationships between clients and their customers, suppliers, and partners while reducing information technology costs.

Navini Networks provides portable, plug-n-play broadband wireless access solutions in the United States. Its pre-Mobile WiMAX solutions include The Ripwave MX product line comprising Ripwave MX portable products, such as base stations, modems, radio frequency combiners, and element management systems. Navini Networks, Inc. also provides Smart WiMAX, a mobile WiMAX with beamformed MIMO and smart beamforming technology for the broadband wireless market to deliver personal broadband to the mass market. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Richardson, Texas.

Extreme Devices is a manufacturer of semiconductor electronic components.

Cicada Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets digital signal processors.

TManage Inc. offers managed access, virtual private network (VPN), and security services designed to facilitate secure and efficient connections for large enterprises and government organizations. The company focuses on simplifying the deployment and management of remote access, enhancing the security and performance of remote network endpoints. By reducing costs and associated risks related to remote networking, TManage enables businesses to effectively establish and expand their telework operations, allowing for seamless connectivity between remote, mobile, and branch offices and corporate resources.

Powered is a social marketing consultancy that assists companies in enhancing their engagement in a digital and interconnected environment. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services, including strategy development, program execution, content marketing, and blogger outreach. Powered also focuses on influencer activation, advocacy programs, and the creation of branded communities and events. By leveraging effective practices and technologies, Powered aims to help brands and publishers establish and strengthen relationships with their customers through online communities.

Taqua, LLC is a manufacturer and supplier of switching systems and applications, specializing in networking and software-based voice over internet protocol (VoIP) services. Founded in 1998 and based in Richardson, Texas, the company offers a range of products including various interface cards, digital loops, gateways, and integrated solutions for both wireless and wireline communication. Its VoIP applications platform, TaquaWorks, enables service providers to deliver enhanced voice services, while Taqua MobileWorks offers an integrated solution for mobile communication. In addition to its hardware and software offerings, Taqua provides professional services such as project management, network evaluation, and training support, as well as business services including hosted PBX and conferencing solutions. The company has established strategic partnerships with organizations such as BroadSoft and GENBAND, and it maintains research and development facilities in both Texas and Massachusetts.