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Inpathy is a social app creating empathetic communities through transparency, normalizing moods, and recreating the human experience.

We are a digital pediatric mental health company.

Inpathy is a social app creating empathetic communities through transparency, normalizing moods, and recreating the human experience.

Showing Hero provide a simple solution to the leasing woes. The moment a prospect tenant shows interest either online or through the phone, ShowingHero steps in. They respond to 100% of leads, pre-screen and provide them access to your market listing and available showtimes. They nurture the prospect by sending customized communications on a timely basis through email and text; reminding them about their upcoming appointment to help drastically reduce no-shows. ShowingHero also follows up with tenants and gathers feedback on the showing and the property, giving you insight each step of the way!

Havoc Shield, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in developing cyber security programs tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on providing fast and effective solutions to help these businesses protect their digital assets from cyber threats.

Havoc Shield, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in developing cyber security programs tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on providing fast and effective solutions to help these businesses protect their digital assets from cyber threats.

DroneAdair offers an end-to-end Sales and Marketing Automation Platform.

Emigrait generates detailed fingerprints of behavior and lifestyle for each consumer.

Using technology and data, Improovy's full-service platform allows homeowners to get an accurate price, get matched to a fully certified contractor, and schedule their project online in 2 minutes or less. Founded by the owners of some of the largest and fastest-growing contracting companies in the nation, Improovy knows what it takes to provide a world-class home improvement service experience. As a result, Improovy's revolutionary system empowers contractors to perform the best work of their lives.

bekome is a mental heath tech startup aiming to simplify, modernize, and humanize the experience of finding the right, tailored mental healthcare for young adults. bekome's mission is to use technology to help care providers and care seekers navigate a broken system by redefining how care-seekers and providers connect, evaluate and match together. bekome is the only mental health platform that effectively elevates the important factors at the intersection of personality, culture, and presenting challenges to curate the best-fit match between care providers and seekers. Every aspect of the bekome platform is designed to help care seekers gauge fit with a provider and feel confident in their mental health journeys.

Rheaply, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2016 that offers an online platform called Asset Exchange Manager (AxM). This platform allows organizations to buy, sell, trade, donate, and rent resources, facilitating better visibility and utilization of assets. Rheaply connects a diverse array of users, including Fortune 500 companies, startups, school systems, and nonprofit organizations, enabling them to create a marketplace for resource exchange both internally and externally. The company aims to enhance resource management and promote sustainability through its innovative asset management solutions.

Visual Feeder Corporation operates an online marketplace that connects landlords with an opportunity to monetize their vacant space by projecting branded visual experiences on their windows space. It offers WindowScape street level digital campaign in stores, shopping malls, and high traffic retail locations. The company is based in Chicago, Illinois.

The Collaboratory is accelerating biopharma innovation by building a comprehensive AI-powered research platform for public and proprietary data The platform includes a number of aggregation, search, and summarization features that can be customized to the needs of life sciences companies, including: -Automated data ingestion: The Collaboratory can index and make searchable all text documents across multiple sources within a company - even if the documents' metadata schema do not match -AI-based summarization tools: Users can quickly parse through hundreds of documents using The Collaboratory's automatically-generated document summaries -Figure and image search: User can directly search for scientific figures and key tables within documents - and receive recommendations for related images -Concept-based recommendations: Using new NLP technology, The Collaboratory's platform provides conceptually-related recommendations from both proprietary and public research, helping researchers understand the scientific context around every document -Personalized search: The Collaboratory's platform can recommend content tailored to each user’s needs, based upon their areas of expertise and research interests Those interested in a practical demonstration can also visit thecollaboratory.ai to interact with an online proof-of-concept tool that demonstrates several of The Collaboratory's product features on publicly available scientific data.

Qualifi empowers recruiters to find the best candidates faster by enabling on-demand phone interviews. Qualifi’s frictionless screening platform saves both recruiters and candidates time while maintaining a human touch. The best candidates are off the market in 10 days and typical phone interviews have been shown to add 6-8 days to an already long hiring process. With Qualifi, the majority of candidate responses happen on Day 1. Our recruiters scale effectively and win talent with speed.

Arvist is providing critical insights for supply chain operations. Reducing cost, improving productivity and ensuring safety of the warehouse personnel without any new infrastructure investment is now real. Arvist uses the existing security cameras in the warehouses and gives game changing real-time insights.

Inspectorio Limited operates a mobile platform designed to guide inspectors through the quality inspection process, primarily focusing on textile and clothing factories in Asia. Founded in 2010 and based in Hong Kong, Inspectorio offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that enhances supply chain collaboration, visibility, and predictive intelligence for brands, retailers, and their suppliers. By digitizing traditional manual and paper-based processes, Inspectorio enables real-time sharing of performance data among all participants in the production chain, facilitating immediate corrective actions. The platform employs machine learning algorithms to predict potential issues and recommend solutions based on historical patterns. As Inspectorio continues to expand its network of production ecosystems, it aims to become the standard for production chain digitization and collaboration, fostering increased participation from production partners.

Switch_Up offers training in computer hardware, the internet, computer software, troubleshooting, and customer service. It provides a thorough introduction to computer networking. They study modern networking technologies and protocols, as well as practical applications and network troubleshooting. Learn how to manage software and users, and configure hardware, along with the main components of an operating system.

Bussert Medical is a Biotechnology Company.

OndeCare is an innovative marketplace that connects clients with professional caregivers for in-home care services. Designed for convenience, the platform allows users to book care quickly and efficiently, offering reliable, high-quality support for individuals of all ages and needs. OndeCare focuses on providing concierge-level assistance, ensuring that clients receive tailored services that fit their schedules and requirements. By facilitating these connections, the company not only addresses the caring needs of families but also generates meaningful job opportunities for local care, safety, and education professionals. The platform aims to make in-home care accessible and affordable, aligning its services with the costs of traditional home care solutions.

Ecocrumb, a Techstars portfolio company, helps businesses to track and manage their environmental and social impacts. the all-in-one software platform helps companies to collect and visualize sustainability data, set priorities, and take actions that matter. The dashboard view shows company performance on indicators such as emissions, energy use, diversity, community investment, etc. Easy-to-use data analytics and reporting tools help businesses to communicate their positive sustainability story to a variety of stakeholders. Ecocrumb is like having a sustainability team in a box — saving them time and resources — and helping them to implement sustainable practices more quickly and easily.

Fleri is an insurance technology startup founded in 2020 and based in Columbus, Ohio. The company is dedicated to serving the families of migrants living in the diaspora by offering insurance coverage and related financial solutions. Fleri's platform enables immigrants to support their dependent relatives overseas without relying on traditional money transfers. It provides access to quality healthcare for these loved ones through a dedicated family care manager, an assigned primary care doctor, and unlimited care coordination. This approach ensures transparency and accountability, allowing migrants to effectively sponsor the well-being of their families back home.

Innovakote extracts wasted powder coating into fresh powder through its proprietary recycling process, eliminating waste and reducing the carbon footprint of the industry’s supply chain. It was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Kent City, Michigan.

Accelerate Wind provides wind energy generation for the commercial and industrial spaces. The company develops patent-pending powertrain concept that reduces the cost of wind turbine power electronics through intermediate energy storage in a small flywheel.

HData, Inc. is a provider of regulatory technology (RegTech) solutions designed to support data companies in scaling their services for government regulators, regulated enterprises, and investors. Established in 2018 and based in Joliet, Illinois, the company focuses on transforming traditional regulatory activities such as compliance, reporting, and regulatory analysis through innovative technologies. HData develops a comprehensive platform that integrates solutions for both regulators and enterprises, facilitating a more efficient interface between the public and private sectors. The company also offers strategic counsel and relationship management services to assist clients in identifying growth opportunities within the regulatory landscape. The founder and CEO, Hudson Hollister, has a background in advocating for government data reforms, including contributions to the DATA Act of 2014.

Clinify Health works with independent physician practices who care for populations in underserved communities to achieve financial stability by optimizing decision-making at the point-of-care which results in these practices being able to enter in to, and succeed in, alternative payment arrangements.

HAAS Alert is the leading mobility and smart city data service provider keeping emergency crews, drivers and the public safe through Cellular V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) communication. Drivers and emergency crews use the information to avoid collisions and reduce traffic delays. The HAAS Alert Safety Cloud is a real-time data stream connecting first responders, commercial, municipal, and slow moving fleets with motorists, connected and autonomous vehicles. Connected "smart"​ communities use the service to inform infrastructure, planning and real-time traffic management. The company is currently working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on advanced solutions and has support from leading safety organizations including NSC (National Safety Council), TSR (Together for Safer Roads), FAMA (Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association) and NFPA (National Fire Protection Association).

Rezilient Health bridges the convenience of telehealth with the broad scope of in-person care by offering neighborhood hubs where families can get virtual access to their doctor as well as physical exams, labs, and imaging. Each hub is powered by our proprietary robotic telehealth technology that allows doctors to remotely control the positioning of medical devices in real time.

Kintail is a business intelligence and integrations platform for Commercial Construction.

TinnCann is an online communication platform that connects experts with their fans and followers through paid, one-on-one video calls. The platform provides a marketplace that simplifies the process of scheduling, transactions, and video interactions, allowing experts to engage with their audience while preserving their privacy. Users can easily search for and connect with their preferred experts or influencers, enabling real-time conversations that foster deeper community connections. TinnCann's technology streamlines the entire experience, requiring only a user profile to get started, thus eliminating any technical hurdles for both experts and their audiences.

Eventnoire offers software solutions to event planners for online event registration, venue selection, event management, mobile apps for events, and *e-mail marketing catered to you. This unique platform also serves as resource for event marketers to advertise their events to consumers looking to attend events that are relevant to them and their interests.

HiddenLogin is alias manager that creates a unique alias for every site people visit. A protective layer between real identity and every site visited. Create and manage aliases more conveniently than using real identity. Email masks- Never use real email on sites again. HiddenLogin gives a brand new one for every site visit, that forwards to inbox. Phone Alias- Separate companies from personal life. Don't let them in inbox. HiddenLogin gives a separate phone number to use for anything online to keep spam and company interactions away from family and friends. 2-factor authentication, shipping notifications, or any other phone interaction can be done with HiddenLogin number.

24/7 subscription-based tech support for restaurants. Help with point of sale, internet, Wi-Fi, online ordering, email, phones, and more — just one call or text away, even on nights & weekends! A Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator portfolio company (2021), Food Foundry (2020)

Sevelyn is an online therapy platform designed to address disparities in behavioral health and enhance access to mental health care. The platform serves as a marketplace for teletherapy, allowing individuals facing daily mental health challenges to connect with licensed, board-certified therapists and psychologists. Sevelyn focuses on providing care that is culturally informed, specifically catering to the Latino community by matching patients with professionals who understand their unique cultural values and needs. The company aims to offer these services at a low cost, making mental health support more accessible to those in need.

We develop, market and sell digital reminiscence technology.

PlaBook is created to meet the needs of the next generation for reading, learning, and entertainment.

myAnIML provides disease prediction and tracking solution to not only save revenue but reduces recalls and saves lives of a cow.

Mobile app connecting communities to each other and local businesses they love

​Pierce Aerospace is a Remote ID UAS Service Supplier (RID-USS) focused on practical and robust integration of Remote ID services into the UAS ecosystem. As an industry leader, Pierce Aerospace serves on the Unmanned Aircraft Safety Team, ASTM F38 UAS Remote ID Committee, and the FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee Task Groups for Remote ID and Waivers. Funds from the US Air Force and the State of Indiana support the development of Pierce Aerospace’s Flight Portal ID suite of Remote ID technologies. Flight Portal ID was nominated as Indiana’s Innovation of the Year by Techpoint and was awarded first place in Remote ID technology by AUVSI’s Xcellence’s Awards. Pierce Aerospace is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, The Racing Capital of the World.

OpenLoop is a health technology company that provides a comprehensive platform aimed at enhancing virtual care services through a turnkey clinician workforce solution. The platform streamlines the process of finding and recruiting healthcare professionals by centralizing a database of providers and their specialties, while also collecting job requirements from various healthcare institutions. This approach facilitates timely notifications to hospitals and recruiters when suitable opportunities become available, effectively addressing staffing shortages in the healthcare sector. By simplifying telehealth operations, OpenLoop supports organizations in scaling their clinical services efficiently.

Zerv is modern technology that enables smartphones to communicate with any access reader without updates to the system. Period. Access badges and readers have been doing the job for years, however the overwhelming majority cannot communicate with your smartphone. Instead of costly and timely updates, use Zerv’s solution to bridge the gap, and reap the benefits of mobile access.

WorkChew Inc. owns and operates a marketplace platform that connects mobile and remote workers to workspaces in restaurants and hotels in Chicago, Illinois, Virginia; and Washington, District of Columbia. The company's platform provides co-working spaces with food, drinks, and tools such as wifi. WorkChew Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia.

STRE.ME is a provider of strategy and training services used to simplify and create cultures of awareness and accountability. The company's SaaS platform improves patient satisfaction, outcomes, and hospital profitability by tackling the annual spend in healthcare on premature deaths and avoidable health costs which result from biases and inequities. Its platform enables HR and diversity leaders in healthcare to train, set, track, and view progress towards boosting organizational outcomes, like patient satisfaction. STRE.ME was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

JusticeText develops an audiovisual evidence management platform for the justice system and criminal defense attorneys. The company’s platform generates an automated transcription of the uploaded video evidence and produces fairer outcomes in the criminal justice system by expediting the review of crucial audiovisual data, including body camera footage, interrogation videos, and jail calls. It enables public defenders to process and incorporate crucial audio and video evidence in defense of their clients. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Ballbox is a provider of logistics services focused on the rental of sports, technology, and leisure equipment. The company offers an innovative solar-powered vending system that allows tourists and residents to rent items such as footballs and beach chairs. By enabling customers to access packages purchased online, rent products for immediate use, and buy necessary items on the spot, Ballbox facilitates a convenient experience for users at various locations, including apartments, hotels, parks, and beaches. This approach not only enhances leisure activities but also supports retailers by allowing them to deliver their products directly to consumers.

Growella Inc, operating under the name Homebuyer, specializes in providing digital mortgage services tailored for first-time home buyers. Established in 2019 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company offers a range of resources including mortgage information, rate comparisons, down payment guidance, credit score assessments, and loan approval assistance. Additionally, Homebuyer.ai delivers personalized and adaptive educational content to help aspiring home buyers navigate the complexities of the mortgage process.

Drugviu combine data from FDA clinical trials, with physician and pharmacist expertise plus demographic relevant crowdsourced reviews to give you and your family trusted medication information. They have intentionally focused on Asian, Black, Latino and Native American populations because these groups have traditionally been underrepresented in medicine starting with clinical trials to measuring outcomes. They strongly believe everyone is important and everyone’s experiences matter. They believe that information is power not just for one’s self but when shared can really change communities.

Havoc Shield, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in developing cyber security programs tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on providing fast and effective solutions to help these businesses protect their digital assets from cyber threats.

Traive Inc. operates an online lending platform that connects farmers with lenders, facilitating access to credit in the agricultural sector. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with additional offices in São Paulo, Minneapolis, and Boston, Traive employs machine learning and big data to assess credit risk. The platform evaluates farmers' credit profiles using a comprehensive approach that goes beyond traditional credit scores, incorporating factors such as agronomic performance and market risks. This innovative analysis provides lenders with a diversified portfolio of borrowers while offering farmers more affordable funding options and reducing bureaucratic hurdles. By leveraging advanced technology, Traive aims to enhance financial accessibility within the agricultural industry.

Using technology and data, Improovy's full-service platform allows homeowners to get an accurate price, get matched to a fully certified contractor, and schedule their project online in 2 minutes or less. Founded by the owners of some of the largest and fastest-growing contracting companies in the nation, Improovy knows what it takes to provide a world-class home improvement service experience. As a result, Improovy's revolutionary system empowers contractors to perform the best work of their lives.

Ateios is enabling a new generation of thin and flexible electronics with our ultra-thin, conformable, and customizable batteries. The company's current focus is zinc-oxide batteries, that achieve 2-5x higher energy density compared to coin cells. Ateios’ novel manufacturing process allows customizable batteries that can be shaped around the needs of the product. The company was founded in 2018.

NutriSense, Inc. is a Chicago-based company established in 2019 that focuses on personalizing nutrition through advanced continuous glucose monitoring and machine learning technology. The company offers a monthly subscription service that includes a glucose sensor and a mobile application for tracking meals, activities, and fasting. NutriSense aims to help clients understand their metabolism and manage their health effectively by providing tailored dietary recommendations and access to personal dietitians. Through its innovative approach, NutriSense seeks to empower individuals to create a diet that is uniquely suited to their needs.

ChangEd is a mobile app that helps pay down student loans by using spare change from everyday purchases to make additional payments. ChangEd securely links to credit and debit cards, rounds purchases up to the next dollar and sends that change to a loan servicer.

OnStation builds an app that provides instant jobsite location, access to plans and design, and a team communication tool. It features an automatic station finder that empowers the user with the quickest and easiest way to know their location on the job. Their Station Finder feature can be converted to operate from the user's statewide milepost network. This allows OnStation to provide value on the numerous smaller jobs where survey data and project documents might be limited.

PROJiTECH is dedicated to incorporating the latest mobile technology into the field of civil projects. They want to work with businesses and organizations who design and build civil projects by providing powerful project-specific apps that allow you to quickly and easily access project information like never before! Let us show you how our apps can make you real difference in the way you work.

Canomiks provides a genomics, bioinformatics and AI-based Product Superiority Platform that enables companies within the functional food and beverage, dietary supplement and skincare industries to create safe and efficacious products. Canomiks' long-term vision is to make food as medicine a reality.

Applied Particle Technology. Inc. develops sensors to detect the air quality. It offers air treatment systems in environments that require high efficiency removal of tiny particles. The company’s system operates without a media filter; and inactivates pathogens and remove toxic fumes/odors. It serves construction, industrial hygiene, mining, smart city, manufacturing, and healthcare and research industries. Applied Particle Technology. Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

Lingco LLC is a language-learning platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in East Lansing, Michigan. The company develops tools for instructors to enhance the language learning experience through its adaptive technology. Its platform, Lingco Classroom, utilizes artificial intelligence to assess students’ existing language proficiency quickly, allowing for personalized learning experiences. By analyzing initial assessments, the platform identifies students' strengths and weaknesses in vocabulary and grammar, enabling instructors to tailor their teaching strategies accordingly. Additionally, it provides real-time insights into student performance and utilizes machine learning to recommend specific activities and content for instructors to assign, ultimately helping students achieve fluency.

OpenLoop is a health technology company that provides a comprehensive platform aimed at enhancing virtual care services through a turnkey clinician workforce solution. The platform streamlines the process of finding and recruiting healthcare professionals by centralizing a database of providers and their specialties, while also collecting job requirements from various healthcare institutions. This approach facilitates timely notifications to hospitals and recruiters when suitable opportunities become available, effectively addressing staffing shortages in the healthcare sector. By simplifying telehealth operations, OpenLoop supports organizations in scaling their clinical services efficiently.

WorkChew Inc. owns and operates a marketplace platform that connects mobile and remote workers to workspaces in restaurants and hotels in Chicago, Illinois, Virginia; and Washington, District of Columbia. The company's platform provides co-working spaces with food, drinks, and tools such as wifi. WorkChew Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia.

Tempore, developed by Travel Labs, Inc., is an innovative software platform designed for business travel management, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance the user experience. Founded in 2017 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tempore functions as an AI-driven business travel profile engine that learns individual travel habits. It integrates seamlessly with users' calendars, simplifying the often complex process of booking business travel to a single click. By mimicking the efficiency of a well-trained executive assistant, Tempore aims to streamline travel arrangements, making them more intuitive and user-friendly. The platform invites users to experience its capabilities through a private pilot program.

Civic Champs, Inc. is a software developer that provides an application designed to assist nonprofit organizations in managing volunteer activities and tracking essential data for grant applications. The app utilizes geofencing technology to monitor volunteer check-ins and check-outs, streamlining the process of hour tracking and engagement. In addition to time management, the platform facilitates small donations, event scheduling, and mentorship tracking, while offering real-time data access and feedback mechanisms. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, with an additional office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Civic Champs aims to reduce the administrative burden on nonprofits by automating volunteer management tasks. The application is available for download on both the App Store and Google Play.

Rezilient Health bridges the convenience of telehealth with the broad scope of in-person care by offering neighborhood hubs where families can get virtual access to their doctor as well as physical exams, labs, and imaging. Each hub is powered by our proprietary robotic telehealth technology that allows doctors to remotely control the positioning of medical devices in real time.

Trala, Inc. develops a violin teaching application for students and teachers. It offers Trala, an application that enables students to get instant feedback on mistakes, view tutorial videos, learn daily lessons, chat with a teacher, learn songs, and practice journals. The company’s application also enables teachers to list of pieces practiced, measure information on students' progress, snapshot practice activities, and give feedback to students. Trala, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Anthill AI is a software company that offers personal and actionable workforce development. The company was founded by Muriel Clauson and Young-Jae Kim and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

ConverSight.ai is artificial intelligence and analytics-based platform that uncovers actionable business insights for enterprises through natural language conversations and enables them to take action instantly. The platform generates tremendous efficiencies across organizational hierarchies from junior to senior leadership, reducing our customer report generation costs by over 50%. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Indianapolis.

F2K Inc. is an esports organization founded in 2015 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company develops and streams esports teams and games, focusing on a diverse range of content, including card games and educational resources related to esports. F2K aggregates streamers into its network, enabling them to monetize their content while leveraging their reach to promote its own products. The organization is committed to fostering diversity within the gaming community, actively supporting underserved groups, including women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals. This commitment not only enhances F2K's brand reputation but also allows it to reach a broader and more diverse audience. Additionally, F2K sells apparel online and is engaged in creating and licensing its own intellectual property, positioning itself as a forward-thinking entity in the evolving landscape of gaming and esports.

REZA designs and manufactures electronic footwear by implementing new light technology. The company’s product keep users safe at night apart from being a shoe accessory. The company is based in the United States.

Tennibot, Inc. specializes in developing an autonomous robotic tennis ball collector, designed to operate effectively on both clay and hard court surfaces. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, the company aims to enhance the tennis experience for players globally by offering innovative solutions for ball collection. As the first of its kind in the market, Tennibot's product addresses the needs of tennis enthusiasts by streamlining the retrieval process, allowing players to focus more on their game.

Holos, Inc. is an educational technology company that provides a spatial computing platform designed for immersive learning experiences in 3D environments. Founded in 2015 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, Holos enables teachers and students to create, organize, and interact with content in a virtual reality space, resembling a 3D version of PowerPoint. Users can integrate various media types, including photos, videos, text, and 3D models, into their learning environments. The platform features tools such as 3D object and content cards, a collaborative magic table for spatial presentations, and a content library with pre-vetted 3D learning experiences, all of which facilitate active, hands-on learning. Holos operates on desktop VR headsets, making it accessible for educational settings.

OjaExpress is a digital marketplace for ethnic and cultural groceries. We are dedicated to helping local independent ethnic grocery stores grow and compete in a sustainable way. OjaExpress helps these grocery stores thrive. By helping customers discover the independent grocery stores unique, cultural product offerings and helping independent grocery stores connect with customers. OjaExpress powers online ordering for independent grocery stores via the OjaExpress platform, while also providing the grocery store partners key customer insights and marketing support.

Petabolix Inc. develops an intelligent nutrition platform to map diets for pets. It offers Petabolix that evaluates pets for nutritional needs based on breed, age, activity level, and other conditions. The company’s Petabolix provides personalized diet recommendations and enables to find diets and best-priced retailers for pet food purchases. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Paladin is the largest independent manufacturer of performance-driven coupler systems and attachment tools for carriers, from small compact tool carriers to large excavators, wheel loaders, tractors and truck chassis. It brings together eight industry-leading brands with more than 200 years of combined experience to offer hundreds of innovative products for all makes and models.

Provider Pool Co. is an online labor marketplace dedicated to the healthcare sector, founded in 2018 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri. The platform serves as a community for healthcare professionals, connecting them with healthcare organizations through a technology-driven marketplace. It streamlines the processes of hiring, recruiting, and contracting, thus enhancing the efficiency of staffing for healthcare providers. By utilizing advanced matching technology powered by artificial intelligence, Provider Pool effectively pairs hospitals with suitable nursing professionals for both short-term and long-term staffing needs. This approach not only facilitates direct access to local nursing talent but also helps healthcare organizations save time and reduce costs associated with recruitment.

Rheaply, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2016 that offers an online platform called Asset Exchange Manager (AxM). This platform allows organizations to buy, sell, trade, donate, and rent resources, facilitating better visibility and utilization of assets. Rheaply connects a diverse array of users, including Fortune 500 companies, startups, school systems, and nonprofit organizations, enabling them to create a marketplace for resource exchange both internally and externally. The company aims to enhance resource management and promote sustainability through its innovative asset management solutions.

Pepper offers an IoT operating system and service delivery platform that empowers enterprises to deploy sophisticated IoT solutions. The introduction of billions of new connected devices (and other "things") requires a new user-experience paradigm—one that enables both consumers and enterprises the ability to effectively manage, control, and engage with their increasingly connected worlds. Pepper solves the problems associated with this increased complexity through the combination of its user operating system and service delivery platform.

Pepper is a personalized nutrition company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. It focuses on empowering individuals to manage their dietary habits at home through innovative kitchen technology. The company is also developing a suite of nutrition APIs that assist health, food, insurance, and technology firms in enhancing user experiences and making informed business decisions. Additionally, Pepper operates a content-mediation platform that connects skilled writers with organizations seeking customized content solutions, ensuring high-quality writing services tailored to various needs.

Bottlecode LLC offers guidance and prescription related to the use of men’s skincare products. It provides personalized regimes of skincare products to men based on their answers about their lifestyle, surroundings, skin type, and skincare objective. It also offers guidance on what skincare products to use and how to use them. The company provides its services through its digital platform. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Sympatic specializes in developing cloud-based tools that facilitate secure data sharing between data owners and third parties. The company aims to create an efficient marketplace for health data, enabling owners to grant temporary access for analysis and collaboration while retaining control over their information. This approach allows users to safely share valuable or sensitive data, fostering partnerships and optimizing the value derived from their data without compromising security or confidentiality. Sympatic's focus on engineering and its team of dedicated professionals underscore its commitment to transforming the landscape of health data accessibility.

Elite Personal Chefs, LLC is a catering and culinary service provider based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2011. The company specializes in offering personal chef services for various occasions, including weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. In addition to catering, Elite Personal Chefs provides bartending services, culinary consultations, and sanitation licensing. The company also engages in private demonstrations and participates in trade shows and promotional events, showcasing their expertise in culinary application and product development.

GoNanny is an online platform founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, that connects parents with childcare providers. The company aims to support busy families by offering a range of services, including child care rides, private coaching, light housework, meal preparation, and engaging activities for children. GoNanny focuses on pairing families with consistent childcare providers, ensuring a reliable support system. The platform allows parents to book services in flexible increments, such as 15-minute intervals, and provides features that keep parents informed about their child's care, enhancing peace of mind. Providers are carefully selected through a rigorous screening process to ensure quality and trustworthiness.

ToDoolie LLC is an online platform based in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, that connects homeowners in the Metro-Detroit area with local high school and college students seeking part-time work. Launched in 2017, the platform facilitates the hiring of students for a variety of outdoor tasks, including yard work, cleaning, moving, party assistance, errands, and painting services, all priced at $20 per hour plus a $5 booking fee. ToDoolie focuses on simple tasks and does not offer specialized services that require professional expertise, ensuring that the tasks are suitable for students. This marketplace fosters community interaction by enabling students to earn money while assisting neighbors with their to-do lists.

Healthy Hip Hop is an EdTech platform powered by the arts and social interaction. We produce innovative programming using technology and the hip hop culture as a learning tool to help improve academic outcomes. Our online platform allows educators to live stream music and video content directly to their smart board for curriculum support. The Healthy Hip Hop mobile application empowers students to create custom video content, similar to TikTok, yet in a safer environment for children.

ReelCrafter launched in late 2016 with a goal to arm composers, musicians, songwriters, and other audio professionals with the best possible tools for creating and sending private demo reels. With our detailed tracking abilities, we provide our customers with insight into how each recipient of their demo reel engaged with their tracks. They can see which parts of their reel were played or skipped, informing the artist how they can refine their pitch to make the biggest impact. Looking to the future, our goal is to expand our toolset to empower musical artists and help them get work, *and* get work done.

NutriSense, Inc. is a Chicago-based company established in 2019 that focuses on personalizing nutrition through advanced continuous glucose monitoring and machine learning technology. The company offers a monthly subscription service that includes a glucose sensor and a mobile application for tracking meals, activities, and fasting. NutriSense aims to help clients understand their metabolism and manage their health effectively by providing tailored dietary recommendations and access to personal dietitians. Through its innovative approach, NutriSense seeks to empower individuals to create a diet that is uniquely suited to their needs.

Havoc Shield, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in developing cyber security programs tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on providing fast and effective solutions to help these businesses protect their digital assets from cyber threats.

Contract Cloud, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Roscoe, Illinois, specializes in contract security and accountability software tailored for small businesses seeking government contracts. The company offers an intuitive platform that simplifies the proposal process by providing guided user experiences grounded in proposal management expertise. Contract Cloud enhances the Request for Proposal (RFP) lifecycle through features such as precise bid matching, automated workflows, collaborative content management, and intelligent document generation. Additionally, the platform provides on-demand assistance, enabling users to compete effectively for contracts based on their performance capabilities rather than their ability to navigate complex forms.

DeFiner Inc. operates a decentralized lending platform that enables users to secure digital loans within a global network of lenders and borrowers. It also helps users to securely lend and borrow digital assets on the blockchain. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota with other locations in San Francisco, Seattle, and New York.

Visual Feeder Corporation operates an online marketplace that connects landlords with an opportunity to monetize their vacant space by projecting branded visual experiences on their windows space. It offers WindowScape street level digital campaign in stores, shopping malls, and high traffic retail locations. The company is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Qualifi empowers recruiters to find the best candidates faster by enabling on-demand phone interviews. Qualifi’s frictionless screening platform saves both recruiters and candidates time while maintaining a human touch. The best candidates are off the market in 10 days and typical phone interviews have been shown to add 6-8 days to an already long hiring process. With Qualifi, the majority of candidate responses happen on Day 1. Our recruiters scale effectively and win talent with speed.

MITO Material Solutions, Inc. is a specialty chemical company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with an additional office in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on developing and manufacturing graphene-based hybrid polymer modifiers and additives that significantly enhance material performance across various industries. One of its key products, the MITO T-Series, is a nano-additive that, when mixed with epoxies or resins, can increase the toughness of composite parts by 100% while reducing the likelihood of mechanical failure by 80%. This versatility allows industries to either enhance product toughness or decrease the quantity of materials used. The T-Series is particularly beneficial for the recreational vehicle and boating sectors, where it toughens fiberglass structures, as well as for the aerospace industry, where it enables manufacturers to reduce part weight without compromising toughness, resulting in substantial cost savings. MITO Material Solutions aims to improve the durability and performance of materials in applications such as ester resins, epoxies, and thermoplastics.

Recycled Granite, founded in 2009 by Julie Rizzo, specializes in manufacturing sustainable building materials by repurposing stone waste from the countertop fabrication industry. The company produces a diverse range of eco-friendly products, including stone veneer, pavers, fire pits, and various home goods. By converting scrap granite into usable materials, Recycled Granite provides customers with an environmentally responsible alternative to traditional landscaping products, helping to reduce landfill waste and conserve natural resources.

Growella Inc, operating under the name Homebuyer, specializes in providing digital mortgage services tailored for first-time home buyers. Established in 2019 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company offers a range of resources including mortgage information, rate comparisons, down payment guidance, credit score assessments, and loan approval assistance. Additionally, Homebuyer.ai delivers personalized and adaptive educational content to help aspiring home buyers navigate the complexities of the mortgage process.

Airspace Link digitizes local airspace for urban air mobility. It provides government, citizen, and business drone solutions to support local government airspace management, fostering citizen empowerment, and business innovation through consumer and b2b air logistical support and services. It was founded in 2018 and is based in Detroit, Michigan.

Clearstep Inc. develops and operates an integrated platform for symptom checking, care routing, and population-level intelligence. It offers Clearstep, a platform that is used for disease management; and enables doctors to visualize their patient populations via business intelligence. Clearstep Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.