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Sirius Technologies is a sustainability management tool focused on assisting metals and mining companies with their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. Founded in 2022 and based in Amsterdam, the company utilizes its core feature, the Sustainability Twin™, to aggregate all relevant sustainability data into a single, accessible profile. The AI-driven platform provides quick responses to stakeholder inquiries and ensures compliance with regulations such as CBAM and CSRD by streamlining ESG data collection and management. Additionally, Sirius facilitates trend analysis and competitive benchmarking, thereby enhancing sustainability leadership among its clients. The platform also incorporates features like automated workflows and customized dashboards, which support clients in onboarding supplier data and achieving their sustainability objectives across the entire supply chain.

Sirius Technologies is a sustainability management tool focused on assisting metals and mining companies with their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. Founded in 2022 and based in Amsterdam, the company utilizes its core feature, the Sustainability Twin™, to aggregate all relevant sustainability data into a single, accessible profile. The AI-driven platform provides quick responses to stakeholder inquiries and ensures compliance with regulations such as CBAM and CSRD by streamlining ESG data collection and management. Additionally, Sirius facilitates trend analysis and competitive benchmarking, thereby enhancing sustainability leadership among its clients. The platform also incorporates features like automated workflows and customized dashboards, which support clients in onboarding supplier data and achieving their sustainability objectives across the entire supply chain.

Sirius Technologies is a sustainability management tool focused on assisting metals and mining companies with their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. Founded in 2022 and based in Amsterdam, the company utilizes its core feature, the Sustainability Twin™, to aggregate all relevant sustainability data into a single, accessible profile. The AI-driven platform provides quick responses to stakeholder inquiries and ensures compliance with regulations such as CBAM and CSRD by streamlining ESG data collection and management. Additionally, Sirius facilitates trend analysis and competitive benchmarking, thereby enhancing sustainability leadership among its clients. The platform also incorporates features like automated workflows and customized dashboards, which support clients in onboarding supplier data and achieving their sustainability objectives across the entire supply chain.

Project Cece is an online platform aggregating over 300 sustainable fashion webshops, offering consumers a convenient way to shop ethically. It provides transparent brand information and simplifies sustainable shopping across the Netherlands, Belgium, UK, Germany, and internationally.

THX Network develops a SaaS platform enabling users to create and embed digital assets within applications or websites. Its software operates on EVM-compatible blockchains, fostering community engagement and new revenue streams for creators.

Evercity is a blockchain platform facilitating sustainable investments by integrating technology for transparent tracking. It enables banks, funds, and corporations to increase profitability of their sustainable investments while aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Stream.io, Inc. specializes in developing an open-source platform that enables the creation of customizable newsfeeds and messaging applications. The company provides a range of application programming interfaces (APIs) that allow product teams to implement chat features and activity feeds tailored to their specific needs. Its offerings include flat feeds for displaying followed content, aggregated feeds for grouping similar content, notification feeds for site alerts, and profile pages for user activity storage. Stream's solutions cater to various sectors, including finance, healthcare, dating, education, and social networking, facilitating community engagement. Established in 2014, the company is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with an additional office located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Stream’s products are recognized for their scalability and security, serving over a billion end-users globally.

Founded in 2019, Global Sustainable Enterprise System is an international company that measures organizations' sustainability performance. It uses globally accepted standards to holistically assess companies, suppliers, projects, and products across all aspects of sustainable entrepreneurship.

Zoi Meet B.V. is an artificial intelligence meeting platform based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2018. The company specializes in transcribing conversations and automating note-taking during both inter-office and international meetings. Its software captures, transcribes, and analyzes customer calls and meetings while providing instant live subtitles in multiple languages for enhanced comprehension. Users can generate calendar invites, export recorded conversations, and store text and audio notes, which can be searched, retrieved, edited, and annotated. Additionally, Zoi Meet features custom speech recognition that understands corporate jargon and industry-specific terminology, transforming raw information into actionable knowledge for organizations.

SnapSwap International S.A. operates a business payments and expense management platform known as Everest, designed to assist business owners in managing team credit cards and monitoring payment flows. Everest includes features such as a current account for customer payments and invoice functionality, enhancing efficiency and providing greater control over financial transactions. Additionally, SnapSwap is a principal partner of Mastercard, enabling the issuance of credit and debit cards and transaction processing. The company also offers Snaprove™, a digital onboarding and KYC service launched in 2017, which streamlines the customer verification process and due diligence. As a fully licensed and regulated Electronic Money Institution in Luxembourg, SnapSwap has established a solid reputation for developing digital platforms focused on onboarding and KYC technologies, catering primarily to financial institutions such as banks and insurance companies.

SustAnalyze B.V. is a Netherlands-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in providing data-driven software tools and consulting services aimed at accelerating the development of sustainable chemical processes. The company offers a web application designed to assist research and development teams in evaluating early-stage chemical process and product ideas from multiple sustainability perspectives, including economic, environmental, safety, and risk factors. SustAnalyze supplies a comprehensive range of data, including chemical identifiers, environmental hazard assessments, economic pricing, life cycle assessments, and essential process-related information. In addition to its software offerings, the company provides technology and sustainability consulting services, focusing on areas such as early-stage process and product intelligence, techno-economic analysis, and integrated sustainability assessments. SustAnalyze strives to demonstrate that profitability and sustainability can coexist within the chemical industry, promoting innovative ideas supported by robust data and analytical models for a greener future.

Stream.io, Inc. specializes in developing an open-source platform that enables the creation of customizable newsfeeds and messaging applications. The company provides a range of application programming interfaces (APIs) that allow product teams to implement chat features and activity feeds tailored to their specific needs. Its offerings include flat feeds for displaying followed content, aggregated feeds for grouping similar content, notification feeds for site alerts, and profile pages for user activity storage. Stream's solutions cater to various sectors, including finance, healthcare, dating, education, and social networking, facilitating community engagement. Established in 2014, the company is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with an additional office located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Stream’s products are recognized for their scalability and security, serving over a billion end-users globally.

Preesale is a mobile-based ticket management application founded in 2015 and based in Liege, Belgium. It enables event organizers to efficiently sell tickets and access cash flows prior to their events, distinguishing it from traditional ticketing platforms. Preesale's application integrates seamlessly with Facebook, allowing users to create targeted ticket sales in under five minutes. The platform enhances revenue opportunities for organizers by providing tools to track sales analytics and communicate with attendees through SMS. Additionally, it offers a streamlined entry process, allowing ticket scanning via smartphones with free applications for both iPhone and Android. Preesale's mission is to improve visibility and accessibility to events, making it a valuable resource for event organizers seeking to optimize their ticketing processes.

Preesale is a mobile-based ticket management application founded in 2015 and based in Liege, Belgium. It enables event organizers to efficiently sell tickets and access cash flows prior to their events, distinguishing it from traditional ticketing platforms. Preesale's application integrates seamlessly with Facebook, allowing users to create targeted ticket sales in under five minutes. The platform enhances revenue opportunities for organizers by providing tools to track sales analytics and communicate with attendees through SMS. Additionally, it offers a streamlined entry process, allowing ticket scanning via smartphones with free applications for both iPhone and Android. Preesale's mission is to improve visibility and accessibility to events, making it a valuable resource for event organizers seeking to optimize their ticketing processes.

Stream.io, Inc. specializes in developing an open-source platform that enables the creation of customizable newsfeeds and messaging applications. The company provides a range of application programming interfaces (APIs) that allow product teams to implement chat features and activity feeds tailored to their specific needs. Its offerings include flat feeds for displaying followed content, aggregated feeds for grouping similar content, notification feeds for site alerts, and profile pages for user activity storage. Stream's solutions cater to various sectors, including finance, healthcare, dating, education, and social networking, facilitating community engagement. Established in 2014, the company is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with an additional office located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Stream’s products are recognized for their scalability and security, serving over a billion end-users globally.

Cashforce BV, established in 2013, is a Belgian company with offices in Antwerp, New York, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and London. It specializes in a smart cash flow management and forecasting platform, enabling users to predict cash inflows and outflows across multiple companies, bank accounts, and currencies. The platform integrates seamlessly with various ERPs and banking systems, providing detailed transaction-level insights and AI-based cash flow scenario simulations. Cashforce serves multinational corporations across diverse industries in over 120 countries, empowering CFOs, finance teams, and treasury departments to enhance cash visibility, optimize working capital, and make data-driven decisions.

Stream.io, Inc. specializes in developing an open-source platform that enables the creation of customizable newsfeeds and messaging applications. The company provides a range of application programming interfaces (APIs) that allow product teams to implement chat features and activity feeds tailored to their specific needs. Its offerings include flat feeds for displaying followed content, aggregated feeds for grouping similar content, notification feeds for site alerts, and profile pages for user activity storage. Stream's solutions cater to various sectors, including finance, healthcare, dating, education, and social networking, facilitating community engagement. Established in 2014, the company is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with an additional office located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Stream’s products are recognized for their scalability and security, serving over a billion end-users globally.

SkySpecs develops unmanned aerial vehicles and integrated software solutions for the wind energy sector, focusing on operations and maintenance. Its offerings include analytics, blade inspection services, engineering projects, and collaborative tools that aggregate and digitize data from multiple sources. The Horizon reporting platform and a central data repository streamline communication with third parties and enable full‑scale repair campaigns. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with an additional office in Amsterdam, Netherlands. SkySpecs aims to enhance productivity, efficiency, and returns for renewable energy assets by providing purpose‑built technologies that help customers make informed decisions.

Peerby B.V. is a Dutch startup founded in 2012, based in Amsterdam, that operates Peerby Go, a peer-to-peer sharing platform. This service allows users to rent and borrow items from neighbors, facilitating resource sharing within local communities. The platform can be accessed online, through mobile devices, or via social media, enabling users to easily connect and exchange goods. Initially launched in Amsterdam, Peerby is actively expanding its reach to other areas, promoting sustainable consumption and fostering community engagement.

Fairwaves, Inc. is a manufacturer of open-source telecommunications equipment tailored for mobile operators. The company specializes in a range of products, including indoor, tower-mounted, and rack-mounted base stations, as well as two-channel SDR transceivers. Additionally, Fairwaves provides cloud core-based networks and offers support and consulting services related to its hardware. The company also engages in the online sale of ready-to-use products, accessories, and DIY kits. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, Fairwaves has expanded its presence with offices in Moscow, Russia; Riga, Latvia; and Paris, France. Its equipment is deployed in various locations, including Mexico, the Netherlands, and the Island of Mayotte, aimed at enhancing connectivity services, particularly in rural and low-income regions.

Fairwaves, Inc. is a manufacturer of open-source telecommunications equipment tailored for mobile operators. The company specializes in a range of products, including indoor, tower-mounted, and rack-mounted base stations, as well as two-channel SDR transceivers. Additionally, Fairwaves provides cloud core-based networks and offers support and consulting services related to its hardware. The company also engages in the online sale of ready-to-use products, accessories, and DIY kits. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, Fairwaves has expanded its presence with offices in Moscow, Russia; Riga, Latvia; and Paris, France. Its equipment is deployed in various locations, including Mexico, the Netherlands, and the Island of Mayotte, aimed at enhancing connectivity services, particularly in rural and low-income regions.

Telnyx develops and provides global carrier-grade communication solutions via its cloud-based platform. It offers voice, messaging, video, wireless, fax, and identity services, accessible through APIs and Mission Control Portal. Established in 2009, Telnyx operates globally with offices in Chicago, Dublin, Amsterdam, Warsaw, and São Paulo.

Peerby B.V. is a Dutch startup founded in 2012, based in Amsterdam, that operates Peerby Go, a peer-to-peer sharing platform. This service allows users to rent and borrow items from neighbors, facilitating resource sharing within local communities. The platform can be accessed online, through mobile devices, or via social media, enabling users to easily connect and exchange goods. Initially launched in Amsterdam, Peerby is actively expanding its reach to other areas, promoting sustainable consumption and fostering community engagement.

We Are Pop Up, established in 2012, operates a platform in the United Kingdom that facilitates short-term commercial property leasing. The company connects businesses and brands with commercial property owners and managers, enabling transactions for short-term leases. Its platform caters to various project types, including retail, art, design, dining, social, and technology, helping businesses find suitable commercial spaces for their needs. As of 2016, We Are Pop Up operates as a subsidiary of Brandspots.