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Retrocausal is a leading developer of intelligence augmentation systems aimed at enhancing the capabilities of assembly operators, plant managers, and industrial engineers. The company specializes in a retroactivity platform that utilizes advanced artificial intelligence, including an AI-enabled camera system that monitors operators during routine tasks. This technology provides real-time audible and visual alerts to identify mistakes, fostering improvements in skills training, task guidance, and performance analytics. By integrating generative AI through its Copilot software, Retrocausal empowers low-skilled labor to undertake more complex and skilled tasks, significantly increasing productivity, quality, and safety on the shop floor.

SysGit creates a setting for engineering collaboration that reduces conflict when analyzing, managing, or designing complex systems. The company created a workflow for inclusive digital engineering that makes it simple to integrate different data sets from various design systems and tools. Prewitt Ridge's product Verve is an engineering collaboration environment that eases friction in complex systems. Within the tools where they are created, Verve records and manages engineering requirements for large, complex datasets.

UpdateAI specializes in artificial intelligence solutions that enhance customer interactions for SaaS companies. The company has developed a platform that automatically captures and summarizes key information from customer calls, focusing on follow-ups and next steps. This technology empowers customer-facing teams to improve their efficiency by eliminating the need for manual note-taking, allowing them to concentrate on fostering relationships and driving business growth. By preventing churn and facilitating revenue growth, UpdateAI helps organizations build and maintain valuable institutional knowledge.

Humankind operates as a Conversational Commerce SaaS platform that enables brands and retailers to offer personalized, human-led selling experiences through SMS. This innovative approach represents a new sales channel that enhances shopper engagement and significantly boosts conversion rates, achieving increases between 500% and 1,500%, along with higher average order values. The platform utilizes advanced communication technology, including built-in AI and natural language processing, to manage numerous customer interactions efficiently. By providing hyper-personalized expert recommendations, Humankind allows businesses to deliver tailored shopping experiences akin to having a personal consultant, such as a stylist or dietician, accessible via text message. This model not only enhances customer satisfaction and loyalty but also allows brands to turn this service into a profitable channel without the need for free offerings.

Dyania Health develops and deploys an AI-powered platform called Synapsis AI that automates manual chart review, a time-consuming task in modern healthcare, enabling clinicians to deliver optimal care when patients need it. The platform is used by large healthcare systems to enable enterprise-wide clinical trial pre-screening, automate chart review for observational studies, and automate complex registry reporting, reducing manual workloads and improving accuracy and timeliness. By analyzing unstructured electronic medical record data with artificial intelligence and machine learning, Dyania Health helps identify potential candidates for clinical drug trials, enhancing productivity and efficiency of clinical research teams.

GrayMatter Robotics specializes in advanced robotic solutions for high-mix manufacturers facing complex surface treatment challenges. Their proprietary AI-driven robots assist humans in ergonomically demanding tasks, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Datch develops an AI-driven voice interface platform for industrial environments. Its solution enables frontline workers to capture and manage data efficiently using natural language processing, facilitating real-time maintenance and reporting. The platform integrates with existing enterprise asset management systems, serving sectors such as mining, energy, and manufacturing.

Founded in 2019, NotiSphere develops a platform enabling medical device suppliers to communicate product recalls electronically. It facilitates real-time communication between suppliers and healthcare providers, reducing recall cycle times, exposed patients, and effort required by providers.

Retrocausal is a leading developer of intelligence augmentation systems aimed at enhancing the capabilities of assembly operators, plant managers, and industrial engineers. The company specializes in a retroactivity platform that utilizes advanced artificial intelligence, including an AI-enabled camera system that monitors operators during routine tasks. This technology provides real-time audible and visual alerts to identify mistakes, fostering improvements in skills training, task guidance, and performance analytics. By integrating generative AI through its Copilot software, Retrocausal empowers low-skilled labor to undertake more complex and skilled tasks, significantly increasing productivity, quality, and safety on the shop floor.

Valiot is an artificial intelligence company headquartered in Austin, Texas, specializing in software solutions that optimize manufacturing and supply chain operations. Founded in 2017, Valiot develops AI and IoT-enabled software that integrates seamlessly with various data sources and administrative systems. This technological enhancement transforms manufacturing processes, enabling companies to achieve smart, connected operations. Valiot's solutions help plant managers identify and resolve production bottlenecks efficiently without the need to dismantle existing infrastructure or equipment. Its clientele includes notable global corporations such as Heineken, John Deere, Metalsa, and Lamosa.

Epsilon3 develops software for spacecraft operations, aiming to modernize space missions by providing an industry-standard platform for operational procedures and complex engineering tasks. The platform supports interactive, real-time synchronized procedures across multiple programs and missions and includes analytics, reports, and dashboards for visibility and decision making. It serves satellite operators, space manufacturers, and integrators, helping them save time and money and improve lifecycle efficiency from planning through execution and validation.

SysGit creates a setting for engineering collaboration that reduces conflict when analyzing, managing, or designing complex systems. The company created a workflow for inclusive digital engineering that makes it simple to integrate different data sets from various design systems and tools. Prewitt Ridge's product Verve is an engineering collaboration environment that eases friction in complex systems. Within the tools where they are created, Verve records and manages engineering requirements for large, complex datasets.

Founded in 2018, First Resonance develops a manufacturing software platform designed for modern manufacturers. Its factory operating system accelerates manufacturing processes, tracks parts and processes from prototype to full-scale production, and provides real-time insights into manufacturing process bottlenecks.

GrayMatter Robotics specializes in advanced robotic solutions for high-mix manufacturers facing complex surface treatment challenges. Their proprietary AI-driven robots assist humans in ergonomically demanding tasks, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Balto Software Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing sales software powered by artificial intelligence and real-time conversation analytics. Founded in 2017 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, Balto's platform is designed to enhance the performance of contact center agents by providing live guidance during phone calls. The software alerts agents to potential mistakes, offers industry-specific suggestions, and monitors conversation milestones to ensure representatives remain on track. Additionally, it helps agents handle objections, recognize customer signals, and balance communication effectively. Balto's solutions are utilized by various sectors, including sales, customer service, and compliance, and have been instrumental in guiding over 150 million calls and delivering more than 185 million real-time recommendations. This proactive approach not only improves agent performance but also enhances customer satisfaction and drives increased revenue for businesses. Balto is recognized for its effectiveness, holding a high rating on customer review platforms.

Candid Wholesale is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and payment processes for wholesale businesses. The company develops order and inventory management software that offers digital solutions tailored to the needs of wholesale operations. Its tools address gaps in existing software by providing features for inventory management, order processing, sourcing, data management, and invoicing. This comprehensive approach enables brands, showrooms, and retailers to enhance their business decision-making and improve relationships with their customers.

Unstruk Data was started on the premise that expert domain knowledge is being lost at an alarming rate, as employees leave and projects end. For companies that manage and track real-world assets, as the volume of their acquired spatial and unstructured data rises, the amount of hidden or "dark" data increases even more rapidly. Unstruk offers a full-stack knowledge platform which leverages no-code machine learning and a user-friendly spatial data analytics interface. With the Unstruk Data Portal, geo-enabled businesses can catalog, correlate and search their video, audio, 3D point clouds, shape files, orthographic images, PDFs, emails (and more) - to make data-driven decisions more easily and without coding required. Data can be further enriched and correlated via external integrations with ESRI ArcGIS, satellite imagery providers, databases and other API-based services.

Epsilon3 develops software for spacecraft operations, aiming to modernize space missions by providing an industry-standard platform for operational procedures and complex engineering tasks. The platform supports interactive, real-time synchronized procedures across multiple programs and missions and includes analytics, reports, and dashboards for visibility and decision making. It serves satellite operators, space manufacturers, and integrators, helping them save time and money and improve lifecycle efficiency from planning through execution and validation.

Abstract is a SaaS (Software as a Service) company in the Gov and Legal Tech sectors. Our product Abstract AI, has two tiers: Abstract California and Abstract Enterprise. Abstract AI is a project management & intelligence platform for understanding the impact of government policies on business and communities, as well as a tool to help improve those policies. Abstract leverages AI models, and proprietary data processing tech, to uncover risk & opportunity that current & changing government policy poses for an organizations product, assets, investments, labor-force, manufacturing, etc…

Founded in 2018, First Resonance develops a manufacturing software platform designed for modern manufacturers. Its factory operating system accelerates manufacturing processes, tracks parts and processes from prototype to full-scale production, and provides real-time insights into manufacturing process bottlenecks.

TrackStreet, Inc. is a software company that specializes in price monitoring and brand protection solutions for online retailers. Founded in 2015 and based in Las Vegas, Nevada, TrackStreet offers a Software-as-a-Service platform designed to help brands safeguard their pricing policies and enhance their multi-channel revenue. The platform utilizes advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation, to identify and address violations of branding guidelines across the internet. Its comprehensive suite of services includes market visibility, compliance monitoring, brand protection, and analytics for e-commerce platforms, thereby providing clients with actionable insights to strengthen customer relationships and drive sales. TrackStreet positions itself as a strategic partner to brands, enabling them to maintain control over their online presence and optimize their business performance.

Datch develops an AI-driven voice interface platform for industrial environments. Its solution enables frontline workers to capture and manage data efficiently using natural language processing, facilitating real-time maintenance and reporting. The platform integrates with existing enterprise asset management systems, serving sectors such as mining, energy, and manufacturing.

Founded in 2016, Storyblaster is a software company specializing in social media engagement. Its platform enables users to manage interactions like replies, comments, retweets, and likes. Headquartered in California, the company aims to enhance customer engagement through its comprehensive marketing software.

Vocalytics is a conversational intelligence to real-time alerts for health, safety, and security. They discovered microphones embedded within CCTV systems are rarely used while previously launching and scaling a behavioral insights startup leveraging security camera footage and AI computer vision magic.

Dyania Health develops and deploys an AI-powered platform called Synapsis AI that automates manual chart review, a time-consuming task in modern healthcare, enabling clinicians to deliver optimal care when patients need it. The platform is used by large healthcare systems to enable enterprise-wide clinical trial pre-screening, automate chart review for observational studies, and automate complex registry reporting, reducing manual workloads and improving accuracy and timeliness. By analyzing unstructured electronic medical record data with artificial intelligence and machine learning, Dyania Health helps identify potential candidates for clinical drug trials, enhancing productivity and efficiency of clinical research teams.

Abett offers modern software solutions for managing healthcare data and costs. It empowers employers with transparency and control over their healthcare data, aiming to reduce costs and improve outcomes.

Balto Software Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing sales software powered by artificial intelligence and real-time conversation analytics. Founded in 2017 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, Balto's platform is designed to enhance the performance of contact center agents by providing live guidance during phone calls. The software alerts agents to potential mistakes, offers industry-specific suggestions, and monitors conversation milestones to ensure representatives remain on track. Additionally, it helps agents handle objections, recognize customer signals, and balance communication effectively. Balto's solutions are utilized by various sectors, including sales, customer service, and compliance, and have been instrumental in guiding over 150 million calls and delivering more than 185 million real-time recommendations. This proactive approach not only improves agent performance but also enhances customer satisfaction and drives increased revenue for businesses. Balto is recognized for its effectiveness, holding a high rating on customer review platforms.

VeriSIM Life is a computational bioplatform that predicts the clinical outcomes of new drugs before clinical trials. It develops disease-specific biosimulation models to simulate how a drug interacts in biological systems, supporting preclinical and clinical programs. Its BIOiSIM platform covers small molecules, large molecules, and viruses, using AI-driven biosystem simulations to inform drug design, optimize development timelines, and reduce animal testing. The company aims to accelerate drug development and enable more personalized healthcare.

Founded in 2018 by Eric Best and Jared Stiff, SoundCommerce is a Seattle-based data platform empowering brands and retailers to drive profitable growth and enhance customer experiences. Its advanced technology leverages data science to optimize unit economics across merchandising, supply chain, fulfillment, delivery, and customer service.

Founded in 2018, First Resonance develops a manufacturing software platform designed for modern manufacturers. Its factory operating system accelerates manufacturing processes, tracks parts and processes from prototype to full-scale production, and provides real-time insights into manufacturing process bottlenecks.

Founded in 2016, Slingshot Aerospace develops mission-critical data and analytics solutions for the aerospace industry. Its platforms integrate global sensor data, artificial intelligence, and astrodynamics to enhance spaceflight awareness, reduce operational risk, and optimize decision-making for commercial and government space operators.

SPIDR Tech provides data-driven solutions for law enforcement agencies. Its platform enables officers to collect and analyze data from various sources like traffic collisions, weather events, and community engagement. This data is used to support predictive analytics, virtual assistance, and threat management solutions, enhancing patrol operations and improving public service.

Thankful develops an AI-driven platform that automates repetitive customer queries, allowing agents to focus on complex issues. Its features include auto-replies, information gathering, ticket routing, and advanced scripts. Headquartered in Los Angeles.

Founded in 2016, Storyblaster is a software company specializing in social media engagement. Its platform enables users to manage interactions like replies, comments, retweets, and likes. Headquartered in California, the company aims to enhance customer engagement through its comprehensive marketing software.

Till is a financial services company founded in 2017 and based in Alexandria, Virginia. It specializes in providing a financial platform tailored for the residential real estate rental industry. The platform is designed to optimize landlord revenue while promoting financial stability for residents through cash-based incentives and short-term rental loans. By offering alternatives that help tenants manage their rent payments and navigate unexpected financial challenges, Till empowers residents to enhance their financial well-being and stay current on their obligations. This dual focus on landlord efficiency and resident support positions Till as a key player in the rental market.

Elementary Robotics, Inc. is a Pasadena, California-based company that specializes in the manufacture of robots designed to assist humans in various industrial applications. Founded in 2017, Elementary Robotics focuses on automating quality assurance and traceability processes within AI-assisted manufacturing. Their robots are utilized to monitor and track the stages of assembly along production lines, serving diverse sectors such as electronics, automotive, medical, consumer packaged goods, and logistics. The company combines hardware and software to create a robust platform that leverages machine learning and computer vision, enabling intelligent automation of workflows. By providing easy-to-use software and deep learning AI, Elementary Robotics aims to enhance efficiency and productivity in repetitive tasks across various industries.

WhiteFox Defense Technologies, Inc. is a counter-drone airspace defense company focused on developing solutions to manage drones in sensitive airspace globally. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, the company offers a range of products including DroneFox, a software designed for automatic detection and mitigation of drone threats, and Scorpion, a technology that identifies and neutralizes drone threats for mobile units. Additionally, WhiteFox provides WISDM, a system that ensures trust and authentication of drones for various UTM systems, available as both a physical attachment and a software protocol. The company's clientele spans critical infrastructure protection, homeland security, public safety, and defense sectors, reflecting its commitment to enhancing airspace security.

Shipsi, Inc. is a logistics solutions provider specializing in instant and same-day delivery services for e-commerce retailers. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and focuses on empowering retailers to seamlessly integrate an “instant shipping” option into their checkout processes. By utilizing existing delivery networks and infrastructure, Shipsi enables customers to receive their orders within hours while providing live tracking updates to both retailers and consumers. This approach enhances the shopping experience by allowing online retailers to expedite product delivery and improve customer satisfaction.

Balto Software Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing sales software powered by artificial intelligence and real-time conversation analytics. Founded in 2017 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, Balto's platform is designed to enhance the performance of contact center agents by providing live guidance during phone calls. The software alerts agents to potential mistakes, offers industry-specific suggestions, and monitors conversation milestones to ensure representatives remain on track. Additionally, it helps agents handle objections, recognize customer signals, and balance communication effectively. Balto's solutions are utilized by various sectors, including sales, customer service, and compliance, and have been instrumental in guiding over 150 million calls and delivering more than 185 million real-time recommendations. This proactive approach not only improves agent performance but also enhances customer satisfaction and drives increased revenue for businesses. Balto is recognized for its effectiveness, holding a high rating on customer review platforms.

Placer.ai offers a location analytics platform that helps retailers, commercial real estate developers, hospitality operators, and economic development teams gain insights into foot traffic and consumer behavior for any property. The platform analyzes anonymized location data from multiple sources to support competitor analysis, trend visualization, and dashboard-based decision making. Users can evaluate site performance, inform site selection and marketing strategies, and optimize store performance by understanding the factors driving foot traffic and sales. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Altos, California.

SPIDR Tech provides data-driven solutions for law enforcement agencies. Its platform enables officers to collect and analyze data from various sources like traffic collisions, weather events, and community engagement. This data is used to support predictive analytics, virtual assistance, and threat management solutions, enhancing patrol operations and improving public service.

Sightline Maps provides cloud storage and browser-based viewing for LiDAR data.

VeriSIM Life is a computational bioplatform that predicts the clinical outcomes of new drugs before clinical trials. It develops disease-specific biosimulation models to simulate how a drug interacts in biological systems, supporting preclinical and clinical programs. Its BIOiSIM platform covers small molecules, large molecules, and viruses, using AI-driven biosystem simulations to inform drug design, optimize development timelines, and reduce animal testing. The company aims to accelerate drug development and enable more personalized healthcare.

Founded in 2016, Slingshot Aerospace develops mission-critical data and analytics solutions for the aerospace industry. Its platforms integrate global sensor data, artificial intelligence, and astrodynamics to enhance spaceflight awareness, reduce operational risk, and optimize decision-making for commercial and government space operators.

TrackStreet, Inc. is a software company that specializes in price monitoring and brand protection solutions for online retailers. Founded in 2015 and based in Las Vegas, Nevada, TrackStreet offers a Software-as-a-Service platform designed to help brands safeguard their pricing policies and enhance their multi-channel revenue. The platform utilizes advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation, to identify and address violations of branding guidelines across the internet. Its comprehensive suite of services includes market visibility, compliance monitoring, brand protection, and analytics for e-commerce platforms, thereby providing clients with actionable insights to strengthen customer relationships and drive sales. TrackStreet positions itself as a strategic partner to brands, enabling them to maintain control over their online presence and optimize their business performance.

Retina AI, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Santa Monica, California, specializes in harnessing artificial intelligence to organize, monitor, and provide actionable insights from client data. The company employs advanced algorithms to analyze existing data, enabling businesses to identify their highest-value customers. By delivering targeted insights, Retina AI helps clients effectively reach and engage similar customer profiles, enhancing their marketing strategies and overall business performance.

SPIDR Tech provides data-driven solutions for law enforcement agencies. Its platform enables officers to collect and analyze data from various sources like traffic collisions, weather events, and community engagement. This data is used to support predictive analytics, virtual assistance, and threat management solutions, enhancing patrol operations and improving public service.

WhiteFox Defense Technologies, Inc. is a counter-drone airspace defense company focused on developing solutions to manage drones in sensitive airspace globally. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, the company offers a range of products including DroneFox, a software designed for automatic detection and mitigation of drone threats, and Scorpion, a technology that identifies and neutralizes drone threats for mobile units. Additionally, WhiteFox provides WISDM, a system that ensures trust and authentication of drones for various UTM systems, available as both a physical attachment and a software protocol. The company's clientele spans critical infrastructure protection, homeland security, public safety, and defense sectors, reflecting its commitment to enhancing airspace security.

WhereTo is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2016, developing an AI-driven travel platform for corporations. It offers an AI-powered online booking engine backed by a travel agency team, providing full-service travel management tools. WhereTo helps businesses save up to 30% on travel expenditures while enhancing the corporate travel experience.

GlacierGrid is a company specializing in energy management solutions. It employs IoT technology for real-time energy usage optimization, helping businesses balance savings, efficiency, and sustainability while reducing their carbon footprint.

Placer.ai offers a location analytics platform that helps retailers, commercial real estate developers, hospitality operators, and economic development teams gain insights into foot traffic and consumer behavior for any property. The platform analyzes anonymized location data from multiple sources to support competitor analysis, trend visualization, and dashboard-based decision making. Users can evaluate site performance, inform site selection and marketing strategies, and optimize store performance by understanding the factors driving foot traffic and sales. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Altos, California.

Pie is a company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the development of a 360 video application for iPhone users. The app allows individuals to easily create and share 360 videos and GIFs, either using a 360 camera or without one. Its user-friendly interface enables quick production and instant sharing of immersive content with friends and followers, catering to the growing demand for interactive and engaging media.

Kuona is a technology company that develops AI-driven software for consumer brands and retailers. Its platform optimizes trade promotions, regular pricing, and inventories automatically by tracking competitor prices and providing real-time pricing information.