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Kurve automates data discovery and understanding in data lakes and data warehouses by building and maintaining metadata graphs of relationships between tables and inferring causality for effects of interest. We bring SOTA technology in a production ready product.

Pienso Inc. is a machine learning platform that transforms text data into actionable insights, catering specifically to non-programming analysts, researchers, and domain experts. The platform employs advanced machine learning algorithms known as lensing to enhance both algorithmic processes and user interactions, facilitating real-time validation and adaptation. It incorporates feedback loops that enable continuous improvement through user and machine collaboration. Additionally, Pienso utilizes APIs to integrate data from existing applications, streamlining the creation and management of machine learning processes. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Pienso was previously known as UBQ Labs, Inc.

Zephr powers next-generation location-based solutions by significantly improving the accuracy and resiliency of GNSS on mobile devices by enabling nearby devices to work together. Zephrs SDK and supporting cloud APIs allow a network of mobile phones to compute and share corrections that dramatically improve location performance for AdTech, AR, mobility, logistics, insurance, gaming and mapping. The team behind Zephr is composed of a seasoned group of startup veterans with multiple successful exits, and PhDs with a unique set of sophisticated computational skills and business acumen. Zephr is backed by a coalition of top-tier venture capital firms and research labs with deep expertise in PNT technologies.

We're a generative artificial intelligence company leading the development of a goal-driven and multimodal engine: Charlie! Charlie helps entrepreneurs and enterprises create content that performs across text, images, and more. Imagine asking an AI to write a social media post that maximizes engagement with your target audience. At GoCharlie we know engagement means commerce, and we want to give you the tools to drive business through all your marketing channels.

Pienso Inc. is a machine learning platform that transforms text data into actionable insights, catering specifically to non-programming analysts, researchers, and domain experts. The platform employs advanced machine learning algorithms known as lensing to enhance both algorithmic processes and user interactions, facilitating real-time validation and adaptation. It incorporates feedback loops that enable continuous improvement through user and machine collaboration. Additionally, Pienso utilizes APIs to integrate data from existing applications, streamlining the creation and management of machine learning processes. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Pienso was previously known as UBQ Labs, Inc.

Ninjatech.ai is a developer of a conversational artificial intelligence platform aimed at enhancing productivity for professionals. The company provides access to advanced generative AI and language models, allowing users to efficiently complete tasks through its innovative AI agents. By focusing on democratizing access to cutting-edge AI technologies, Ninjatech.ai seeks to empower individuals and organizations globally, ultimately fostering safer, happier, and more productive work environments. The platform represents a significant advancement in conversational AI, catering specifically to the needs of working professionals.

Xona Space Systems, Inc. is a company focused on developing and manufacturing position, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite solutions. Established in 2019 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company is creating a constellation of low-cost, low-Earth orbit satellites designed to enhance navigation services for a variety of sectors, including smart transportation and infrastructure. Xona's flagship product, the Xona Pulsar, delivers high-power signals to support applications such as autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and mobile robotics. The constellation aims to provide secure, resilient, and precise navigation and timing services essential for the safe and scalable operation of modern intelligent systems.

Midday is an app that leverages AI, sensor technology, and digital therapeutics to support women on their menopause journey using personalized insights that illuminate what is happening physically and emotionally during menopause, providing the right intervention at the right time to manage menopause symptoms and promote healthy aging.

Prevasio is a developer of a cloud-native application protection platform that specializes in cloud security posture management, vulnerability assessment, and anti-malware scanning for Docker containers. The company offers a comprehensive solution that integrates the functions of traditional cloud security tools while providing advanced attack prevention capabilities. Prevasio's platform performs rapid scans of cloud assets to identify misconfiguration issues and assess vulnerabilities in public and private containers, ensuring compliance with best practices and security standards. Its agentless design eliminates the need for code deployment or server infrastructure, resulting in a cost-effective, scalable service that initiates analysis in milliseconds and completes it in minutes. Additionally, Prevasio leverages proprietary artificial intelligence technology to enhance its threat detection capabilities through unsupervised machine learning. This innovative approach enables security teams to prioritize risks effectively and maintain robust security postures across their cloud environments.

Wingsure is a digital insurance enterprise focused on providing innovative risk management solutions for farmers. By leveraging advanced technology, the company offers a platform that delivers personalized insurance products and advisory services tailored specifically for small farmers. Wingsure aims to enhance financial resilience and economic empowerment within rural communities, ensuring sustainable livelihoods through simplified access to essential insurance coverage. Through its farmer-first approach, the company addresses the unique challenges faced by agricultural stakeholders, striving to create a more secure and stable environment for their operations.

AccuKnox is a developer of a zero-trust runtime security platform designed for cloud-native organizations. The company offers a comprehensive cloud security solution that protects infrastructure and applications throughout the software development lifecycle. Its platform utilizes a differentiated DevSecOps and open-source approach to secure various environments, including public and private clouds, Kubernetes, virtual machines, bare metal, IoT Edge, and 5G security. By isolating and safeguarding all types of container workloads with identity as a perimeter, AccuKnox enables clients to effectively monitor and control tainted data, networking, and system-level restrictions, ensuring robust protection for applications, networks, and sensitive data.

Confidencial is a company based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in privacy-enhancing tools designed for modern distributed enterprises. It develops technologies that secure sensitive information and facilitate collaboration among teams. By integrating its core technologies with existing business applications, Confidencial helps clients protect their data from both external and internal threats while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The company's focus on enhancing privacy aligns with the growing need for secure communication and data management in today's increasingly digital work environment.

Authenticiti, Inc. is a technology company that develops a blockchain-based supply chain data platform designed for manufacturers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Toronto and Los Angeles, Authenticiti offers a solution that aggregates critical order-to-cash data. This platform aims to eliminate data siloes and provide real-time visibility into supply chain processes. It streamlines operations by automating manual reconciliation, reducing lead times, and preventing service level agreement disputes. Furthermore, the company's solution supports track and trace capabilities, dispute resolution, and vendor-managed inventory, facilitating a secure hand-off of both physical and digital assets.

Passio Inc. is a machine learning company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in real-time food recognition technology and offers a nutrition platform designed for enterprises. This platform provides tools for efficient nutrition tracking and delivers real-time insights to users. Additionally, Passio focuses on enabling mobile AI experiences through its Mobile AI Platform, which simplifies the process for developers to create and deploy mobile AI applications at scale. The company's innovative solutions empower users to seamlessly track their food and gain valuable nutrition insights.

Bedrock Surgical is a Silicon Valley-based company specializing in medical data technology aimed at enhancing the inspection, reprocessing, and supply chain management of reusable medical devices for surgical use. By employing advanced technologies such as computer vision, radio-frequency identification (RFID), automation, and robotics, Bedrock Surgical addresses critical challenges in the healthcare sector. The company focuses on improving the quality, efficiency, and reliability of handling reusable medical devices, providing hospitals and clinics with innovative solutions to meet the demands of surgical operations. Incubated at SRI, Bedrock Surgical leverages expertise in robotics, machine learning, and information systems to fulfill a significant unmet need in the medical device industry.

OTO Systems Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing advanced software for real-time coaching of call center representatives during customer interactions. Founded in 2017 as a spin-off from SRI International, the company harnesses next-generation language processing voice technology to extract valuable insights from voice conversations. Its innovative platform combines words and intonation to enhance understanding and interaction quality. By leveraging artificial intelligence, OTO Systems enables businesses to provide hyper-personalized customer experiences at scale, recommending real-time actions for call center agents to improve engagement and effectiveness.

MyShubhLife is a comprehensive financial services provider focused on enhancing financial inclusion for the unserved and underserved segments of the population. The company leverages real-time analytics and alternative data to develop credit reports, which facilitate access to financial products for those who traditionally lack banking services. MyShubhLife offers a range of services, including personal loans of varying sizes, bill payments, insurance, mutual fund investments, and tax filing assistance. By employing an innovative credit scoring methodology, the platform identifies creditworthy customers, enabling them to secure loans at affordable rates. Additionally, MyShubhLife promotes financial wellness through its programs tailored for both individuals and corporations, thereby broadening its impact in the financial services landscape.

Latent AI, Inc. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Skillman, New Jersey. Founded in 2018, it specializes in optimizing edge devices to facilitate smart Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company's primary offering is the Latent AI Efficient Inference Platform (LEIP), which allows developers to train, quantize, and deploy edge AI neural networks. This platform supports adaptive artificial intelligence by providing a quantization optimizer that automates low-bit-precision training, enabling efficient neural network deployment for on-device intelligence and inference. Latent AI aims to accelerate AI implementation and streamline workflows for enterprises, making it easier for software developers to access and manage AI capabilities across various edge environments.

Presence and status have not evolved since ICQ. Skype made some improvements in 2008 with mobile, by making you online from your phone but otherwise, presence and status have remained a green dot. With teams now distributed, remote work challenges are front and center. Teams have reported less ad-hoc collaboration, more loneliness, more distraction, notification fatigue and more. Pulse makes remote work better. It goes beyond the green dot to signal availability, reduce interruptions, increase collaboration or however you choose to configure it. In the office, you see and feel presence. Your appearance is your status but while distributed all of that is lost. Automatic status keeps you in control while completely changing the workplace experience.

REscan Inc. is a spatial data company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Redwood City, California. The company specializes in simultaneous localization and mapping technologies to create digital representations of commercial real estate interior spaces. By digitizing large portfolios, REscan enables these spaces to be remotely viewed, analyzed, edited, and optimized for extended reality applications. Utilizing artificial intelligence, REscan's platform annotates large indoor areas from a human perspective, offering 3D digital copies that enhance workflow efficiency and allow for accurate infrastructural mapping. This innovative approach facilitates professional access to distant locations, streamlining operations in the commercial real estate sector.

Scotty Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in enabling remote control of self-driving vehicles. Founded in 2017 as a spin-out of SRI International, the company focuses on a tele-operations platform that allows humans to virtually manage autonomous vehicles in complex environments. By emphasizing the collaboration between human operators and autonomous systems, Scotty Labs aims to address the challenges faced by driverless technology. Rather than pursuing complete vehicle autonomy, the company believes in the effectiveness of safe tele-operation as a solution that complements autonomous driving capabilities. This approach aims to enhance the driving experience while improving safety and efficiency, particularly in industries such as trucking, where maximizing revenue and minimizing costs are critical. As of August 2019, Scotty Labs operates as a subsidiary of DoorDash, Inc.

Seismic, established in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in the production and development of custom garments equipped with built-in flexible electric motors. These garments, known as Powered Clothing, are designed to assist wearers in everyday tasks by providing intelligent wearable strength and natural mobility to muscles and joints. Seismic's team comprises experts in textiles, industrial design, robotics, biomechanics, and data science, working together to create lightweight, connected apparel that can be comfortably worn under any outfit. The company's technology was initially developed at SRI International for a DARPA-funded program aimed at reducing injury risk and enhancing soldier endurance. Seismic spun out of SRI to explore the technology's potential for consumer applications, initially focusing on the aging market due to its size and need.

LeoLabs Inc., established in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in providing high-resolution data on objects in low Earth orbit through its phased-array radars. The company offers foundational mapping data and services, including rapid orbit determination, early operational support, and ongoing conjunction awareness, to mitigate collision risks for commercial satellite operators, government agencies, and satellite management services. Its innovative platform, LeoLabs Collision Avoidance, automates and modernizes satellite operations, serving as a basis for new generations of space situational awareness (SSA) and traffic safety services.

Abundant Robotics, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in automating orchard harvests using advanced robotics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hayward, California, the company provides Harvest-as-a-Service solutions specifically for commercial apple harvesting. Its innovative approach includes vacuum-based picking systems that ensure apples are harvested without damage, significantly benefiting farmers. The company employs nimble robotic manipulation, computer vision, and machine learning to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the harvesting process. Abundant Robotics aims to transform agricultural practices through its cutting-edge technology.

Kasisto, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a conversational platform designed for financial institutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company offers KAI, a digital experience platform that enables the creation of branded virtual assistants and chatbots. These intelligent solutions facilitate personalized customer interactions across various channels, including mobile apps, websites, messaging platforms, and voice-enabled devices. Kasisto's offerings include KAI Consumer Banking, which enhances user engagement; KAI Business Banking, providing immediate access to essential financial information and services; and KAI Investment Management, which assists customers in understanding their financial goals and needs. The company also supports clients through services such as planning, integration, testing, and ongoing improvement, thereby enhancing customer experiences in the financial sector.

Hello Curry is a leading player in India's Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) market, established in 2014 by Raju Bhupati and Sandeep Penmatsa. As the world's first Internet First Asset Light Fast Indian Food chain, Hello Curry quickly rose to prominence, becoming one of the top five startups in India within six months of its inception. The company operates 29 outlets across four cities and aims to expand globally, targeting ten outlets per city in the next five years. Central to its strategy is the KICK (Kitchen in Commercial Kitchen) model, which allows rapid setup in partner kitchens, enhancing productivity and reducing operational costs. Hello Curry's innovative packaging ensures that meals are delivered fresh and hot, contributing to customer satisfaction. The company has received accolades, including the Best QSR Restaurant in South India and the Best Packaging Award. To support its growth, Hello Curry has made strategic acquisitions, such as Paratha Post and Fire 42, and partnered with EatSome, reinforcing its presence in major Indian cities like Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, and Kolkata.

Tempo AI is a developer of a smart calendar application designed to enhance work activities and streamline scheduling. Launched in February 2013, Tempo Smart Calendar functions like a personal assistant, preparing users for upcoming events to save time and reduce inconveniences. The application is context-aware, personalizing user experiences by minimizing the number of interactions required for routine tasks. Tempo AI's mobile application includes features such as automated passcodes for conference calls, driving directions that allow users to find locations without addresses, flight-status updates, and the ability to browse conference attendees' online profiles. By learning user patterns and behaviors, Tempo continuously optimizes its calendar experience to better serve its users.

Desti is a travel technology company that revolutionizes the way individuals search and plan their trips. By utilizing artificial intelligence and natural language processing, Desti's platform provides tailored travel recommendations, allowing users to discover hotels, events, attractions, and restaurants that meet their specific needs. This approach simplifies the travel planning process, enabling users to ask nuanced questions and receive precise answers, reminiscent of traditional travel agents. As a recent spinout from SRI International, Desti aims to enhance the travel experience by making it more enjoyable and less burdensome, facilitating a deeper understanding of destinations through customized insights.

Tout is an innovative company that serves as a television network for the Internet, offering personalized video programming through its patented AI technology. Originating from the Stanford Research Institute, Tout's platform tailors video content based on user identity and location, enhancing viewer engagement. The company collaborates with over 300 content producers and 3,500 publishers to boost online video revenue. With a remarkable delivery of over 400 million video streams to 85 million unique viewers each month, Tout provides significant scale and brand safety for Fortune 1000 advertisers seeking to connect with high-quality, contextually relevant video content. Headquartered in San Francisco, Tout partners with prominent media brands such as CNN, Fox Sports, and Time Inc. to facilitate personalized viewing experiences across the web.

Trapit is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in employee advocacy and social selling. Its platform enables businesses to connect with their buyers through personalized content that enhances engagement and drives sales. By providing employees with high-quality, relevant content, Trapit facilitates authentic conversations between brands and their customers, helping to strengthen relationships and improve return on investment. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including notable organizations that utilize its technology to implement innovative marketing campaigns and expand their brand reach.

Tempo AI is a developer of a smart calendar application designed to enhance work activities and streamline scheduling. Launched in February 2013, Tempo Smart Calendar functions like a personal assistant, preparing users for upcoming events to save time and reduce inconveniences. The application is context-aware, personalizing user experiences by minimizing the number of interactions required for routine tasks. Tempo AI's mobile application includes features such as automated passcodes for conference calls, driving directions that allow users to find locations without addresses, flight-status updates, and the ability to browse conference attendees' online profiles. By learning user patterns and behaviors, Tempo continuously optimizes its calendar experience to better serve its users.

Siri is a virtual personal assistant developed by Apple, incorporated as a feature in iPhones starting with the 4S model. Originally created by SRI International, Siri was spun off as a separate company, Siri, Inc., in 2007, which launched a personal assistant application in 2010. Apple acquired Siri, Inc. later that year, and in 2011, the technology was officially integrated into the iPhone 4S. Siri is designed to answer questions, make recommendations, and perform various tasks by connecting to a range of internet services. The assistant can execute a wide array of user commands, including making phone calls, checking information, scheduling events and reminders, managing device settings, and searching the web. Additionally, Siri interacts with iOS-integrated applications to provide personalized responses and enhance user experience.

Siri is a virtual personal assistant developed by Apple, incorporated as a feature in iPhones starting with the 4S model. Originally created by SRI International, Siri was spun off as a separate company, Siri, Inc., in 2007, which launched a personal assistant application in 2010. Apple acquired Siri, Inc. later that year, and in 2011, the technology was officially integrated into the iPhone 4S. Siri is designed to answer questions, make recommendations, and perform various tasks by connecting to a range of internet services. The assistant can execute a wide array of user commands, including making phone calls, checking information, scheduling events and reminders, managing device settings, and searching the web. Additionally, Siri interacts with iOS-integrated applications to provide personalized responses and enhance user experience.

PacketHop specializes in intelligent wireless video networks and mobile-mesh communication systems, focusing on enhancing broadband deployment for video surveillance. The company leverages advanced wireless multimedia technology to improve access to surveillance video feeds for public safety and private security agencies, facilitating effective incident management and resolution. PacketHop holds over 20 issued patents and pending applications that underpin its innovative technology, ensuring high quality of service and performance for wireless video applications.