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Cents provides a business management platform tailored specifically for laundromats and dry cleaners. The system integrates essential functions such as payments, employee management, and machine tracking, allowing owners to efficiently manage their operations. Additionally, it offers tools for order management, sales, and marketing, enabling businesses to streamline processes and enhance revenue generation. By modernizing various aspects of laundry operations, Cents helps owners focus on strategic growth rather than the day-to-day management of their locations.

Gooten is an automated fulfillment and store operations solution tailored for online retailers. The company specializes in on-demand manufacturing and drop-shipping, utilizing a global network of manufacturers to streamline the production and delivery of custom merchandise. Gooten's platform supports an extensive range of product types and integrates seamlessly with popular e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Etsy, and WooCommerce, as well as offering an API for personalized customer experiences. By managing the complexities of order processing, manufacturing, and shipping, Gooten enables businesses to efficiently create, manage, and fulfill orders without the need for extensive inventory or logistics management.

Odeko, Inc. is a software company that specializes in inventory and supply chain management solutions tailored for coffee retailers, including cafes and bakeries. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, Odeko’s platform provides tools for inventory tracking, order fulfillment, and customer engagement, helping small business owners streamline their operations. The software utilizes data analytics and artificial intelligence to analyze sales trends and create automated ordering models, which assist retailers in reducing waste and increasing sales. By integrating with various payment systems and delivery services, Odeko enhances the operational efficiency of its clients, enabling them to compete effectively in the market.

Jobber is a technology company that offers software solutions for small businesses across various industries, such as lawn care, HVAC, residential cleaning, and tree care. Its platform is designed to help these businesses efficiently connect with customers, streamline daily operations, and remain competitive against larger corporations. By automating tasks and eliminating manual processes, Jobber enhances workflow scheduling, task management, online booking, and client communication through automated notifications. Since its inception, Jobber has empowered businesses to service over 10 million customers in more than 43 countries and has facilitated the delivery of over $6 billion in services annually.

Semperis, Inc. is an enterprise identity protection company that specializes in safeguarding and recovering Active Directory environments from cyber breaches and identity system failures. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, with an additional location in Ramat Gan, Israel, Semperis provides a suite of solutions, including the Directory Services Protector, which allows organizations to automatically restore an entire Active Directory forest and quickly recover critical attributes. Their offerings also include the Active Directory Forest Recovery and the Active Directory State Manager, which facilitate real-time granular searches, comparisons, and restorations of attributes. Semperis serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, and government, helping clients enhance their cyber resilience and protect against data breaches and operational errors.

data.world makes it easy for everyone—not just the “data people”—to get clear, accurate, fast answers to any business question. Our cloud-native data catalog maps your siloed, distributed data to familiar and consistent business concepts, creating a unified body of knowledge anyone can find, understand, and use. data.world is also home to the world’s largest collaborative data community. It’s where people team up on everything from social bot detection to award-winning data journalism. We use what we learn from this community to improve the enterprise product and vice versa. Our team co-created the Manifesto for Data Practices, the most effective, ethical, and modern approach to data teamwork. More people signed the Manifesto for Data Practices in its first year than signed the Agile Manifesto in its first two years combined. In 2019 DataPractices.org became a Linux Foundation Project. The vendor-neutral community features new, open courseware to help people and organizations improve data practices through inclusion, experimentation, accountability, and impact. We are a Public Benefit Corporation. Most corporations are required to prioritize shareholder returns above all else. Not us. We are legally structured as a Public Benefit Corporation so we can pursue our mission and shareholder value with equal vigor. This ability is rare, powerful, and sustaining.

Gooten is an automated fulfillment and store operations solution tailored for online retailers. The company specializes in on-demand manufacturing and drop-shipping, utilizing a global network of manufacturers to streamline the production and delivery of custom merchandise. Gooten's platform supports an extensive range of product types and integrates seamlessly with popular e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Etsy, and WooCommerce, as well as offering an API for personalized customer experiences. By managing the complexities of order processing, manufacturing, and shipping, Gooten enables businesses to efficiently create, manage, and fulfill orders without the need for extensive inventory or logistics management.

GrubMarket, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects sellers with customers by offering a wide range of food and related products at wholesale prices. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, GrubMarket specializes in organic, vegan, gluten-free items, fresh produce, snacks, beverages, pantry staples, home goods, health and beauty products, and items for pets and children. The company sources food from local farms, fisheries, commercial kitchens, and restaurants, emphasizing quality and sustainability. In addition to its marketplace, GrubMarket provides a Software-as-a-Service platform designed for food delivery services and also features a gaming application called GrubMarket FarmBox. As a significant player in the B2B eCommerce sector of the American food supply chain, GrubMarket leverages artificial intelligence to enhance its services and operations.

DigiSure is focused on becoming a leader in trust, safety, and insurance for digital businesses, particularly in mobility marketplaces. By providing on-demand insurance services, the company aims to empower its partners with unprecedented access to user data, enabling them to manage their insurance ecosystems effectively. Founded in 2018 by experienced professionals from the insurance, mobility, and sharing economy sectors, DigiSure leverages connected data and automation to enhance risk management, making it more transparent and responsive. The company's platform includes services such as screening, insurance management, and claims processing for mobility and short-term rental operators. Based in San Francisco, DigiSure aspires to create a safer, more secure, and environmentally friendly world by reimagining insurance for future mobility.

Odeko, Inc. is a software company that specializes in inventory and supply chain management solutions tailored for coffee retailers, including cafes and bakeries. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, Odeko’s platform provides tools for inventory tracking, order fulfillment, and customer engagement, helping small business owners streamline their operations. The software utilizes data analytics and artificial intelligence to analyze sales trends and create automated ordering models, which assist retailers in reducing waste and increasing sales. By integrating with various payment systems and delivery services, Odeko enhances the operational efficiency of its clients, enabling them to compete effectively in the market.

Jobber is a technology company that offers software solutions for small businesses across various industries, such as lawn care, HVAC, residential cleaning, and tree care. Its platform is designed to help these businesses efficiently connect with customers, streamline daily operations, and remain competitive against larger corporations. By automating tasks and eliminating manual processes, Jobber enhances workflow scheduling, task management, online booking, and client communication through automated notifications. Since its inception, Jobber has empowered businesses to service over 10 million customers in more than 43 countries and has facilitated the delivery of over $6 billion in services annually.

FiscalNote Holdings Inc is a leading provider of global policy and market intelligence solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and big data. The company offers a suite of products, including FiscalNote Core, CQ Federal, and EU Issue Tracker, which deliver actionable legal and policy insights for businesses, government institutions, and nonprofits. Its flagship platform provides real-time legislative predictive capabilities, along with tools for enterprise collaboration and visualization of data related to campaign finance, demographics, news, and open data. By integrating expert analysis from renowned organizations, FiscalNote facilitates effective policy management and risk mitigation, enabling clients to make informed decisions swiftly. Operating as a single segment, the company generates revenue by embedding policy intelligence into the daily operations of its clients, with a significant portion of its earnings derived from various geographical markets.

data.world makes it easy for everyone—not just the “data people”—to get clear, accurate, fast answers to any business question. Our cloud-native data catalog maps your siloed, distributed data to familiar and consistent business concepts, creating a unified body of knowledge anyone can find, understand, and use. data.world is also home to the world’s largest collaborative data community. It’s where people team up on everything from social bot detection to award-winning data journalism. We use what we learn from this community to improve the enterprise product and vice versa. Our team co-created the Manifesto for Data Practices, the most effective, ethical, and modern approach to data teamwork. More people signed the Manifesto for Data Practices in its first year than signed the Agile Manifesto in its first two years combined. In 2019 DataPractices.org became a Linux Foundation Project. The vendor-neutral community features new, open courseware to help people and organizations improve data practices through inclusion, experimentation, accountability, and impact. We are a Public Benefit Corporation. Most corporations are required to prioritize shareholder returns above all else. Not us. We are legally structured as a Public Benefit Corporation so we can pursue our mission and shareholder value with equal vigor. This ability is rare, powerful, and sustaining.

Gooten is an automated fulfillment and store operations solution tailored for online retailers. The company specializes in on-demand manufacturing and drop-shipping, utilizing a global network of manufacturers to streamline the production and delivery of custom merchandise. Gooten's platform supports an extensive range of product types and integrates seamlessly with popular e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Etsy, and WooCommerce, as well as offering an API for personalized customer experiences. By managing the complexities of order processing, manufacturing, and shipping, Gooten enables businesses to efficiently create, manage, and fulfill orders without the need for extensive inventory or logistics management.

Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The firm develops a cloud-based platform that employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data, including satellite imagery, mobile location signals, and other Internet of Things data. This technology enables organizations, including businesses, governments, and NGOs, to gain insights into societal and economic trends that may not be visible to the naked eye. Orbital Insight's products, such as Orbital Insight GO, GO Consumer, and GO Energy, provide users with actionable intelligence regarding infrastructure, supply chain dynamics, and energy resources. By transforming billions of data points into clear, usable information, the company supports data-driven decision-making in various sectors.

Compass is a real estate technology company that offers an integrated online platform designed for buying, renting, and selling real estate assets. Founded in 2012 by Ugo Di Girolamo, Ori Allon, and Robert Reffkin in New York, Compass aims to enhance the real estate transaction process by combining top industry talent with advanced technology. Its platform provides an array of cloud-based software tools tailored for real estate agents, facilitating customer relationship management, marketing, and client service. Operating in over 22 regions across the United States, including major markets like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, Compass supports agents in delivering exceptional service to their clients, thereby streamlining the entire buying and selling workflow.

DigiSure is focused on becoming a leader in trust, safety, and insurance for digital businesses, particularly in mobility marketplaces. By providing on-demand insurance services, the company aims to empower its partners with unprecedented access to user data, enabling them to manage their insurance ecosystems effectively. Founded in 2018 by experienced professionals from the insurance, mobility, and sharing economy sectors, DigiSure leverages connected data and automation to enhance risk management, making it more transparent and responsive. The company's platform includes services such as screening, insurance management, and claims processing for mobility and short-term rental operators. Based in San Francisco, DigiSure aspires to create a safer, more secure, and environmentally friendly world by reimagining insurance for future mobility.