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Washington's Hammer is a naval ship repair technology startup that focuses on enhancing the efficiency of the U.S. Navy's ship repair industry. Founded in 2020 by Valeni Felton and Chana Ruiz-Felton, the company offers a cloud-based maintenance suite that automates workflows, streamlining repairs for naval vessels. Its platform includes tools for managing work orders, tracking inventory, and facilitating communication among stakeholders, which helps shipyards reduce costs and improve turnaround times. By developing a dynamic portfolio of digital services, Washington's Hammer aims to support both public and private ship maintenance providers in their operations.

Pear Suite is a Seattle-based company founded in 2015. It offers a cloud-based platform designed to help healthcare providers and community groups address social determinants of health effectively and efficiently. The platform assesses individuals' social drivers of health through smart scripts, logic modeling, and actionable dashboards.

Hydrosat is a climate technology company that uses space-based thermal imagery to measure water stress in agriculture, supporting water stewardship, food security, public safety and environmental management. Founded in 2017 and based in Washington, D.C., the company develops irrigation and crop management software that helps governments and other customers preserve water while boosting crop yields. Its software provides field irrigation planning, regional irrigation diagnosis and monitoring, and field production forecasting, delivering field- and regional-level analytics through a web portal, mobile app, and API. Hydrosat aims to enable informed decisions and sustainable practices worldwide, combining satellite data with actionable insights for governments, institutions, and enterprises.

Lenme is a fintech company that facilitates peer-to-peer lending via its mobile application. It connects borrowers seeking small loans with lenders looking for investment opportunities, providing an alternative to traditional banking services.

Spiral Technologies Inc. is a software company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven platform that analyzes omnichannel customer feedback. This platform scans various voice and text channels to detect emerging issues and trends, allowing businesses to address problems proactively. By converting customer feedback into actionable insights, Spiral supports organizations in enhancing their customer-centric processes and improving overall satisfaction. The solution integrates seamlessly with customer relationship management systems, facilitating real-time tracking and enabling companies to effectively manage and respond to customer concerns.

Dobby is a leading home services platform that connects homeowners with top-tier professionals for renovations and maintenance. Utilizing vertical AI and a focus on customer experience, Dobby ensures high-quality work guaranteed through a few simple taps.

Pear Suite is a Seattle-based company founded in 2015. It offers a cloud-based platform designed to help healthcare providers and community groups address social determinants of health effectively and efficiently. The platform assesses individuals' social drivers of health through smart scripts, logic modeling, and actionable dashboards.

The Mentor Method, LLC is a Washington, D.C.-based social enterprise founded in 2015 that specializes in mentor matching services. The company provides a platform that connects individuals, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds in tech, with experienced mentors to foster authentic and lasting relationships. Its services include personality profile assessments and algorithm-driven mentor-mentee matching, along with a toolkit featuring email templates and process suggestions to facilitate engagement. The Mentor Method also offers workshops and courses aimed at skill advancement, focusing on enhancing workforce inclusivity and talent retention. By prioritizing people and value-fit in its matching process, the company aims to create stronger teams and inclusive workplace cultures.

The Mentor Method, LLC is a Washington, D.C.-based social enterprise founded in 2015 that specializes in mentor matching services. The company provides a platform that connects individuals, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds in tech, with experienced mentors to foster authentic and lasting relationships. Its services include personality profile assessments and algorithm-driven mentor-mentee matching, along with a toolkit featuring email templates and process suggestions to facilitate engagement. The Mentor Method also offers workshops and courses aimed at skill advancement, focusing on enhancing workforce inclusivity and talent retention. By prioritizing people and value-fit in its matching process, the company aims to create stronger teams and inclusive workplace cultures.

Hydrosat is a climate technology company that uses space-based thermal imagery to measure water stress in agriculture, supporting water stewardship, food security, public safety and environmental management. Founded in 2017 and based in Washington, D.C., the company develops irrigation and crop management software that helps governments and other customers preserve water while boosting crop yields. Its software provides field irrigation planning, regional irrigation diagnosis and monitoring, and field production forecasting, delivering field- and regional-level analytics through a web portal, mobile app, and API. Hydrosat aims to enable informed decisions and sustainable practices worldwide, combining satellite data with actionable insights for governments, institutions, and enterprises.

WattBuy is a technology company focused on providing households with access to cleaner and more affordable electricity. Headquartered in New York City, Washington D.C., and Seattle, the company comprises a team of product leaders and engineers with backgrounds from major tech firms. WattBuy has developed an electricity management platform that allows users to take control of their electricity consumption. Through a personalized recommendation engine, the platform helps residents select electricity plans tailored to their preferences and usage patterns, enabling them to save money and switch to the most cost-effective suppliers in their regions. The company's mission centers on leveraging technology to address energy inequality and contribute positively to climate change.

LevelTen Energy is a Seattle-based company that operates a renewable energy transaction marketplace platform. Founded in 2016, it facilitates connections between corporate and industrial power buyers and utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects. The platform enables these buyers to access power purchase agreements (PPAs), providing financial security through fixed-price renewables and the economic advantages of large-scale projects. LevelTen Energy equips renewable energy buyers, advisors, and sellers with tools and services to expedite better deals.

Hydrosat is a climate technology company that uses space-based thermal imagery to measure water stress in agriculture, supporting water stewardship, food security, public safety and environmental management. Founded in 2017 and based in Washington, D.C., the company develops irrigation and crop management software that helps governments and other customers preserve water while boosting crop yields. Its software provides field irrigation planning, regional irrigation diagnosis and monitoring, and field production forecasting, delivering field- and regional-level analytics through a web portal, mobile app, and API. Hydrosat aims to enable informed decisions and sustainable practices worldwide, combining satellite data with actionable insights for governments, institutions, and enterprises.

Ganaz Inc. is a public benefit corporation that specializes in workforce management solutions tailored for the agriculture and food manufacturing sectors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a platform that connects farmers and agribusinesses with farm workers. This application streamlines communication by allowing employers to send work-related updates, manage individual conversations, and automatically translate messages, facilitating effective interaction across language barriers. Additionally, the platform aids in recruiting, onboarding, training, and paying workers, ultimately helping employers save time, effort, and resources in managing their workforce.

Founded in 2016, Logixboard is a Seattle-based company that develops cloud platforms for freight forwarders. Its software increases transparency and communication with customers, helping logistics service providers enhance sales and customer retention.

Founded in 2018, WorkChew operates a platform that connects remote workers with co-working spaces in restaurants and hotels across Chicago, Illinois, Virginia, and Washington D.C. The platform offers amenities such as food, drinks, Wi-Fi, and private meeting rooms, providing users with productive work environments.

Poppy Flowers, founded in 2019 and based in Washington, D.C., operates as a tech-enabled marketplace within the $13 billion flower industry. The company specializes in retailing flowers and customized floral products specifically for weddings and event decorations. Poppy Flowers manages a floral supply chain that connects customers with independent floral designers and directly sources high-quality flowers from reputable farms. Through its online platform, Poppy Flowers aims to simplify the purchasing process for customers by leveraging technology, including machine learning and computer vision, to enhance the overall customer experience. The company is committed to providing affordable floral solutions while supporting local designers.

WattBuy is a technology company focused on providing households with access to cleaner and more affordable electricity. Headquartered in New York City, Washington D.C., and Seattle, the company comprises a team of product leaders and engineers with backgrounds from major tech firms. WattBuy has developed an electricity management platform that allows users to take control of their electricity consumption. Through a personalized recommendation engine, the platform helps residents select electricity plans tailored to their preferences and usage patterns, enabling them to save money and switch to the most cost-effective suppliers in their regions. The company's mission centers on leveraging technology to address energy inequality and contribute positively to climate change.

Anycart is a meal discovery and grocery shopping platform that simplifies the cooking process for users by integrating meal planning with grocery shopping. The application allows users to search for meals they wish to prepare, provides relevant recipes, and adds the necessary ingredients to their preferred grocery delivery service. It further enhances the cooking experience by offering step-by-step video instructions for each recipe. Founded in 2019 during the Amazon Alexa Accelerator and now based in Palo Alto, California, Anycart aims to make meal planning accessible and affordable, helping users efficiently utilize their grocery purchases by suggesting additional recipes that can use leftover ingredients.

Founded in 2018, WorkChew operates a platform that connects remote workers with co-working spaces in restaurants and hotels across Chicago, Illinois, Virginia, and Washington D.C. The platform offers amenities such as food, drinks, Wi-Fi, and private meeting rooms, providing users with productive work environments.

MemoryWell LLC is a digital platform dedicated to capturing and sharing the life stories of individuals living with Alzheimer's and dementia. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the company offers an innovative alternative to traditional intake questionnaires, allowing families, senior living communities, and caregivers to create intimate narratives that foster empathy and serve as cherished keepsakes. MemoryWell employs professional writers to collaborate with seniors in building interactive timelines that incorporate photos, videos, letters, and documents, enhancing the understanding of each individual's unique experiences. By partnering with retirement homes, MemoryWell aims to improve the quality of care for elders through meaningful storytelling.

Arrived Homes, LLC is a Seattle-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in residential real estate investment services. The company provides a platform for individuals to invest in rental properties by purchasing shares, allowing them to earn passive income from rental payments and potential property appreciation. Arrived Homes manages all aspects of the investment process, including property acquisition, necessary improvements, and ongoing management, thereby simplifying the experience for investors. The company's focus is on enabling financial independence for its clients through accessible real estate investments, making homeownership more attainable without the burdens of direct property management.

Founded in 2018, Please Assist Me operates as a home management company that partners with apartment complexes in Nashville, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C. It provides residents with convenient services such as grocery delivery, laundry and dry cleaning, mail management, and special requests.

Poppy Flowers, founded in 2019 and based in Washington, D.C., operates as a tech-enabled marketplace within the $13 billion flower industry. The company specializes in retailing flowers and customized floral products specifically for weddings and event decorations. Poppy Flowers manages a floral supply chain that connects customers with independent floral designers and directly sources high-quality flowers from reputable farms. Through its online platform, Poppy Flowers aims to simplify the purchasing process for customers by leveraging technology, including machine learning and computer vision, to enhance the overall customer experience. The company is committed to providing affordable floral solutions while supporting local designers.

Zendoc provides an AI-powered contract management platform that helps organizations find, manage, and automate contracts. The software locates contract documents, consolidates them in a secure repository, and enables one-stop search and retrieval. It emphasizes contract management, embedded workflow, and compliance assistance, with features that highlight key terms across documents and deliver alerts about deadlines and clauses. By offering actionable data, improved control, and greater visibility, Zendoc aims to streamline contract processes and support business growth. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Zendoc serves teams needing efficient discovery, term tracking, and proactive contract administration.

Spiral Technologies Inc. is a software company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven platform that analyzes omnichannel customer feedback. This platform scans various voice and text channels to detect emerging issues and trends, allowing businesses to address problems proactively. By converting customer feedback into actionable insights, Spiral supports organizations in enhancing their customer-centric processes and improving overall satisfaction. The solution integrates seamlessly with customer relationship management systems, facilitating real-time tracking and enabling companies to effectively manage and respond to customer concerns.

Founded in 2016, Logixboard is a Seattle-based company that develops cloud platforms for freight forwarders. Its software increases transparency and communication with customers, helping logistics service providers enhance sales and customer retention.

Founded in 2018, Symbl.ai is a startup that simplifies conversational intelligence for developers. Its platform uses machine learning to analyze conversations in real-time, providing insights and actions without the need for upfront training or wake words.

Nori Inc. is a carbon dioxide removal marketplace that utilizes a blockchain-based platform to facilitate the removal of excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Founded in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, Nori's marketplace allows carbon removal suppliers, such as farmers, to connect directly with buyers through a transparent and secure system. The platform streamlines the processes of measurement, verification, listing, and selling carbon removal certificates, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Additionally, Nori's blockchain application enables the use of cryptocurrency tokens for the exchange of these certificates, promoting a voluntary marketplace for carbon removal services.

Nori Inc. is a carbon dioxide removal marketplace that utilizes a blockchain-based platform to facilitate the removal of excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Founded in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, Nori's marketplace allows carbon removal suppliers, such as farmers, to connect directly with buyers through a transparent and secure system. The platform streamlines the processes of measurement, verification, listing, and selling carbon removal certificates, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Additionally, Nori's blockchain application enables the use of cryptocurrency tokens for the exchange of these certificates, promoting a voluntary marketplace for carbon removal services.

Spiral Technologies Inc. is a software company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven platform that analyzes omnichannel customer feedback. This platform scans various voice and text channels to detect emerging issues and trends, allowing businesses to address problems proactively. By converting customer feedback into actionable insights, Spiral supports organizations in enhancing their customer-centric processes and improving overall satisfaction. The solution integrates seamlessly with customer relationship management systems, facilitating real-time tracking and enabling companies to effectively manage and respond to customer concerns.

Respeecher develops an AI-based platform that enables users to speak in the voice of another person. It facilitates dubbing movies and audiobooks while preserving original voices, enhances call center experiences by targeting different voices at customers, and assists individuals with speech difficulties.

Hydrosat is a climate technology company that uses space-based thermal imagery to measure water stress in agriculture, supporting water stewardship, food security, public safety and environmental management. Founded in 2017 and based in Washington, D.C., the company develops irrigation and crop management software that helps governments and other customers preserve water while boosting crop yields. Its software provides field irrigation planning, regional irrigation diagnosis and monitoring, and field production forecasting, delivering field- and regional-level analytics through a web portal, mobile app, and API. Hydrosat aims to enable informed decisions and sustainable practices worldwide, combining satellite data with actionable insights for governments, institutions, and enterprises.

Anycart is a meal discovery and grocery shopping platform that simplifies the cooking process for users by integrating meal planning with grocery shopping. The application allows users to search for meals they wish to prepare, provides relevant recipes, and adds the necessary ingredients to their preferred grocery delivery service. It further enhances the cooking experience by offering step-by-step video instructions for each recipe. Founded in 2019 during the Amazon Alexa Accelerator and now based in Palo Alto, California, Anycart aims to make meal planning accessible and affordable, helping users efficiently utilize their grocery purchases by suggesting additional recipes that can use leftover ingredients.

FanWide is a Seattle-based company that operates a digital platform connecting sports fans with local game watch parties at sports bars across the United States. Launched in 2016, FanWide facilitates in-person gatherings for fans of professional, college, and international teams, promoting community engagement through a patent-pending event auction system where venues compete to host events. The platform allows fan clubs and alumni associations to expand their networks, organize events, and provide attendance data, while also offering promotional discounts to attendees. Additionally, sports teams and leagues can utilize FanWide's Sports Data Platform to analyze fan engagement and integrate services into their own digital channels. Since its inception, FanWide has promoted over 350,000 events, catering to millions of out-of-market fans seeking to connect with others who share their sports passions. The company aims to evolve its platform to serve various interest groups beyond sports, including entertainment and social activities.

LevelTen Energy is a Seattle-based company that operates a renewable energy transaction marketplace platform. Founded in 2016, it facilitates connections between corporate and industrial power buyers and utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects. The platform enables these buyers to access power purchase agreements (PPAs), providing financial security through fixed-price renewables and the economic advantages of large-scale projects. LevelTen Energy equips renewable energy buyers, advisors, and sellers with tools and services to expedite better deals.

Nodesmith, Inc. is a software development company that specializes in creating solutions for connecting decentralized blockchain networks. Founded in 2018 and based in Seattle, Washington, Nodesmith offers a platform that facilitates interaction with blockchain networks and supports the development of decentralized applications. The company provides scalable blockchain node infrastructure, allowing developers to focus on building application features without the complexities of managing backend operations. Its infrastructure includes fully compliant JSON RPC API access to public blockchain platforms, smart contract event caching, and a Webhooks API, enabling seamless integration and adoption of decentralized technologies.

Tasso, Inc., established in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in manufacturing clinical-grade, at-home blood sample collection devices. Their innovative product allows patients to conveniently and painlessly collect their own blood at home using a simple, push-button mechanism, and then mail the samples to a qualified lab for analysis. This approach aims to enhance accessibility and comfort in blood-based diagnostics, reducing the need for clinic visits.

Vita Inclinata Technologies, Inc. is an aerospace company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, with additional offices in Seattle, Washington, and Estonia. The company specializes in developing autonomous systems for helicopter hoisting and sling load operations, focusing on enhancing safety and precision during these critical missions. Its flagship product is a rescue hoisting system that utilizes a proprietary control algorithm integrated into the helicopter's stabilization computer. This technology effectively mitigates the swinging motion of the hoist cable and basket, allowing for smoother and safer patient extractions and other load operations. Vita Inclinata serves a range of industries, including aerospace and construction, providing innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety in challenging environments.

EventHub provides a platform for virtual expos, sponsorship marketplace, and event management for organizers. The platform helps manage exhibitor applications, payments, paperwork, logistics, and communications through a streamlined dashboard, including batch updates and messaging. It also offers a virtual venue to stream content and host exhibitor booths, enabling clients to build a live event community and optimize sponsorship revenue. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company focuses on simplifying sponsor relations and event operations for organizers.

Founded in 2018, Symbl.ai is a startup that simplifies conversational intelligence for developers. Its platform uses machine learning to analyze conversations in real-time, providing insights and actions without the need for upfront training or wake words.

Union is a community management platform that connects startup founders, mentors, investors, and corporate innovators around the world. The platform streamlines operations and connects startup hubs like incubators, accelerators and coworking spaces from all over the world. It works with corporations, universities, government agencies, and other organizations to engage startups and solve challenges with precise focus and global results. Union provides corporate innovation teams with a turnkey virtual incubator platform for recruiting, engaging, and assessing startups while building a network of mentors and experts from across their organization that can participate in the innovation process. Union was founded in 2017 and is based in Washington, DC, USA.

Downstream Impact Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing software solutions aimed at helping brands enhance their presence and performance on Amazon. Founded in 2017, Downstream offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes paid search advertising, analytics, and catalog optimization. Its platform leverages machine learning to automate and optimize advertising campaigns, facilitating direct access to major advertisement exchanges. By simplifying and streamlining the e-commerce marketing process, Downstream enables businesses to effectively manage their advertising efforts, increase market share, and scale profitably in the competitive online marketplace.

Rainway, Inc. is a game streaming platform that enables users to play personal computer games on various devices, providing flexibility and accessibility for gamers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company utilizes low-latency, device-agnostic streaming technology to allow users to enjoy popular titles such as Fortnite, Overwatch, and Call of Duty on smartphones, tablets, and macOS. In addition to catering to individual gamers, Rainway aims to support independent developers and organizations by offering a platform that can facilitate cloud gaming services and enhance remote work solutions. Through its innovative approach, Rainway seeks to transform real-time gaming and computing experiences.

Jargon Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in software development for engineers and developers focused on voice content management. Established in 2017, Jargon's low-code platform allows users to create and manage chat and voice applications effectively. By integrating an integrated development environment (IDE) with content management system (CMS) capabilities, the company enhances the customization of voice applications, enabling tailored user interactions and facilitating localization across multiple languages. Jargon's solutions empower enterprise teams to streamline app production and minimize errors, thereby improving the overall efficiency of application development.

StormSensor, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in stormwater management solutions aimed at preventing flooding, sewage overflows, and other stormwater issues. Founded in 2015, StormSensor develops Scute sensors that provide real-time monitoring of conditions within stormwater systems. The company also offers Terrapin, a cloud-based software platform that facilitates data visualization, integrates weather data, and sends alerts for significant flow events. This platform automates workflows for inspections, data monitoring, and regulatory reporting, significantly reducing the manual processes traditionally used by clients to maintain compliance in a complex regulatory landscape. By providing essential information on urban flooding, illicit discharges, and infrastructure impacts from climate change, StormSensor enables its clients to effectively respond to and mitigate climate-driven risks.

Dobby is a leading home services platform that connects homeowners with top-tier professionals for renovations and maintenance. Utilizing vertical AI and a focus on customer experience, Dobby ensures high-quality work guaranteed through a few simple taps.

WattBuy is a technology company focused on providing households with access to cleaner and more affordable electricity. Headquartered in New York City, Washington D.C., and Seattle, the company comprises a team of product leaders and engineers with backgrounds from major tech firms. WattBuy has developed an electricity management platform that allows users to take control of their electricity consumption. Through a personalized recommendation engine, the platform helps residents select electricity plans tailored to their preferences and usage patterns, enabling them to save money and switch to the most cost-effective suppliers in their regions. The company's mission centers on leveraging technology to address energy inequality and contribute positively to climate change.

NODE ECO, Inc. is a housing systems company based in Seattle, Washington, that focuses on providing sustainable residential building services in the Western United States. Established in 2018, NODE is developing a platform to create zero-emission homes using a patent-pending system that addresses key challenges in residential construction. The company aims to deliver high-quality, turnkey homes in significantly reduced time and cost, employing fewer resources compared to traditional methods. Customers can select from various models, floor plans, and finish options, all while incorporating advanced building features such as non-toxic materials, solar energy solutions, and energy storage systems. This approach enables the construction of homes that are not only environmentally friendly but also tailored to individual preferences and lifestyles.

Ganaz Inc. is a public benefit corporation that specializes in workforce management solutions tailored for the agriculture and food manufacturing sectors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a platform that connects farmers and agribusinesses with farm workers. This application streamlines communication by allowing employers to send work-related updates, manage individual conversations, and automatically translate messages, facilitating effective interaction across language barriers. Additionally, the platform aids in recruiting, onboarding, training, and paying workers, ultimately helping employers save time, effort, and resources in managing their workforce.

Founded in 2015, Base Operations provides a threat intelligence platform that aggregates, visualizes, and interprets street-level crime data. Its solutions include threat assessments, sophisticated visualizations, neighborhood threat ratings, and deployment services, helping organizations minimize risk and protect people and assets globally.

Pulse Labs is a Seattle-based company that specializes in user testing for voice applications within the voice ecosystem, including platforms like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Founded in 2017, Pulse Labs offers a comprehensive platform that enables developers and designers to conduct rigorous testing of their voice applications with real users from diverse demographics. By capturing real-time interactions and analyzing user behavior, the company provides valuable insights that help businesses enhance user experience and satisfaction. Pulse Labs has positioned itself as a premier solution for obtaining user feedback, facilitating informed product development in the rapidly evolving voice application market. The company was also selected as one of the nine startups in the inaugural Alexa Accelerator, which is supported by Amazon's Alexa Fund and Techstars Seattle.

Flikshop facilitates connection between individuals and incarcerated loved ones by offering a mobile app and website service. Users can create personalized postcards with photos and notes for $0.99 each, including postage, which are then mailed via USPS to any prison inmate in the U.S.

Robodub Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the development of advanced drone technology. The company focuses on creating multirotor drones capable of reconfiguring themselves in-flight, allowing them to carry various payloads that can dynamically shift during operation. This innovative approach enables Robodub's drones to perform effectively in challenging weather conditions, making them suitable for a range of commercial applications, including counter-drone operations, package delivery, and military uses. Additionally, Robodub aims to integrate robotics and gaming, bringing futuristic gaming experiences to consumers.

Robodub Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the development of advanced drone technology. The company focuses on creating multirotor drones capable of reconfiguring themselves in-flight, allowing them to carry various payloads that can dynamically shift during operation. This innovative approach enables Robodub's drones to perform effectively in challenging weather conditions, making them suitable for a range of commercial applications, including counter-drone operations, package delivery, and military uses. Additionally, Robodub aims to integrate robotics and gaming, bringing futuristic gaming experiences to consumers.

Flikshop facilitates connection between individuals and incarcerated loved ones by offering a mobile app and website service. Users can create personalized postcards with photos and notes for $0.99 each, including postage, which are then mailed via USPS to any prison inmate in the U.S.

Rainway, Inc. is a game streaming platform that enables users to play personal computer games on various devices, providing flexibility and accessibility for gamers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company utilizes low-latency, device-agnostic streaming technology to allow users to enjoy popular titles such as Fortnite, Overwatch, and Call of Duty on smartphones, tablets, and macOS. In addition to catering to individual gamers, Rainway aims to support independent developers and organizations by offering a platform that can facilitate cloud gaming services and enhance remote work solutions. Through its innovative approach, Rainway seeks to transform real-time gaming and computing experiences.

Downstream Impact Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing software solutions aimed at helping brands enhance their presence and performance on Amazon. Founded in 2017, Downstream offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes paid search advertising, analytics, and catalog optimization. Its platform leverages machine learning to automate and optimize advertising campaigns, facilitating direct access to major advertisement exchanges. By simplifying and streamlining the e-commerce marketing process, Downstream enables businesses to effectively manage their advertising efforts, increase market share, and scale profitably in the competitive online marketplace.

Legalpad Inc. is a Seattle-based company that provides a platform designed to streamline the work visa application process, particularly for startups. Founded in 2018 by Sara Itucas, Legalpad focuses on automating repeatable legal tasks and workflows, primarily addressing the complexities associated with O-1, EB-1, H-1B, and B-1 visas. The platform combines intelligent software with human support to facilitate easier and faster visa applications, helping employers and employees navigate the legal landscape of international employment. By connecting global talent with opportunities, Legalpad aims to simplify the legal processes required for individuals seeking to work across borders.

Ganaz Inc. is a public benefit corporation that specializes in workforce management solutions tailored for the agriculture and food manufacturing sectors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a platform that connects farmers and agribusinesses with farm workers. This application streamlines communication by allowing employers to send work-related updates, manage individual conversations, and automatically translate messages, facilitating effective interaction across language barriers. Additionally, the platform aids in recruiting, onboarding, training, and paying workers, ultimately helping employers save time, effort, and resources in managing their workforce.

Pioneer Square Labs, established in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is a venture firm that creates and launches technology startups. It offers a wide range of services, including market research, product development, design, and recruitment, to validate and launch new ideas. Additionally, it provides operational support, such as fundraising, marketing, legal, and HR services, to help these startups grow and succeed.

LevelTen Energy is a Seattle-based company that operates a renewable energy transaction marketplace platform. Founded in 2016, it facilitates connections between corporate and industrial power buyers and utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects. The platform enables these buyers to access power purchase agreements (PPAs), providing financial security through fixed-price renewables and the economic advantages of large-scale projects. LevelTen Energy equips renewable energy buyers, advisors, and sellers with tools and services to expedite better deals.

Invio, Inc. specializes in remote clinical trial monitoring solutions, offering a cloud-based platform designed to enhance data quality control during clinical trials. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company addresses the critical need for accurate data monitoring and source data verification, which are essential for compliance with FDA requirements. Traditionally, monitoring clinical trial data necessitated frequent in-person visits to participating hospitals, a process that significantly drives up operational costs. Invio's innovative platform automates the identification of potential data issues, ensuring correct subject enrollment and accurate data recording. This approach not only streamlines the monitoring process but also reduces the time and costs associated with running clinical trials, ultimately facilitating more efficient and effective research.

Tasso, Inc., established in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in manufacturing clinical-grade, at-home blood sample collection devices. Their innovative product allows patients to conveniently and painlessly collect their own blood at home using a simple, push-button mechanism, and then mail the samples to a qualified lab for analysis. This approach aims to enhance accessibility and comfort in blood-based diagnostics, reducing the need for clinic visits.

Novel Effect is a Seattle-based company specializing in voice-driven media and entertainment. It has developed an interactive storytelling application that utilizes voice recognition technology to synchronize theme music and sound effects with the reading experience. This innovative application provides voice-activated audio enhancements for children's books, allowing sound effects and music to play in real-time as a child reads. By blending the physical and digital worlds, Novel Effect creates immersive and engaging experiences that foster learning and interaction between children and parents, while ensuring that the content remains accessible and non-distracting.

Pulse Labs is a Seattle-based company that specializes in user testing for voice applications within the voice ecosystem, including platforms like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Founded in 2017, Pulse Labs offers a comprehensive platform that enables developers and designers to conduct rigorous testing of their voice applications with real users from diverse demographics. By capturing real-time interactions and analyzing user behavior, the company provides valuable insights that help businesses enhance user experience and satisfaction. Pulse Labs has positioned itself as a premier solution for obtaining user feedback, facilitating informed product development in the rapidly evolving voice application market. The company was also selected as one of the nine startups in the inaugural Alexa Accelerator, which is supported by Amazon's Alexa Fund and Techstars Seattle.

Novel Effect is a Seattle-based company specializing in voice-driven media and entertainment. It has developed an interactive storytelling application that utilizes voice recognition technology to synchronize theme music and sound effects with the reading experience. This innovative application provides voice-activated audio enhancements for children's books, allowing sound effects and music to play in real-time as a child reads. By blending the physical and digital worlds, Novel Effect creates immersive and engaging experiences that foster learning and interaction between children and parents, while ensuring that the content remains accessible and non-distracting.

Pulse Labs is a Seattle-based company that specializes in user testing for voice applications within the voice ecosystem, including platforms like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Founded in 2017, Pulse Labs offers a comprehensive platform that enables developers and designers to conduct rigorous testing of their voice applications with real users from diverse demographics. By capturing real-time interactions and analyzing user behavior, the company provides valuable insights that help businesses enhance user experience and satisfaction. Pulse Labs has positioned itself as a premier solution for obtaining user feedback, facilitating informed product development in the rapidly evolving voice application market. The company was also selected as one of the nine startups in the inaugural Alexa Accelerator, which is supported by Amazon's Alexa Fund and Techstars Seattle.

Omelas, Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in automating, quantifying, and integrating security and risk analysis. The company develops artificial intelligence-driven data analysis software aimed at defending democracy from digital propaganda. Omelas provides solutions such as Symphony, which maps the online information environment, and Viola, which focuses on global threat detection and analysis. By analyzing the media landscapes of authoritarian regimes like Russia, Iran, and China, Omelas exposes how these governments manipulate the internet. Its software collects and analyzes data from various social media platforms, messaging apps, and RSS feeds, enabling users to identify critical information and gain insights into relevant trends. Through its innovative approach, Omelas aims to empower clients with the expertise needed to navigate and counteract digital threats.

Socedo, Inc., based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in automated social media lead generation solutions for B2B marketers. Founded in 2011, the company leverages intent data from social networks, particularly Twitter, to help clients identify and engage with potential prospects who are actively expressing interest in their products or services. Socedo's platform enables users to discover leads based on specific criteria, such as keywords in tweets and interactions with competitors. Additionally, it offers tools to qualify these leads through engagement workflows and provides valuable insights into lead behavior. By integrating with marketing automation and CRM systems, Socedo enhances lead data, allowing businesses to monitor social media activities, identify sales opportunities, and reconnect with dormant leads. Its client base includes notable brands that utilize its solutions to optimize their demand generation efforts.

LevelTen Energy is a Seattle-based company that operates a renewable energy transaction marketplace platform. Founded in 2016, it facilitates connections between corporate and industrial power buyers and utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects. The platform enables these buyers to access power purchase agreements (PPAs), providing financial security through fixed-price renewables and the economic advantages of large-scale projects. LevelTen Energy equips renewable energy buyers, advisors, and sellers with tools and services to expedite better deals.

Valid8 Financial, established in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in financial services investigations. The company's core offering is a SaaS platform that extracts and reconciles banking transactions from PDF statements, streamlining data preparation and enabling users to identify transfers between accounts and entities, simplify asset discovery, and detect potential fraudulent transfers. This platform empowers investors, auditors, and accountants to track, analyze, and manage third-party financial transactions, facilitating informed decision-making and independent financial assessments.

LevelTen Energy is a Seattle-based company that operates a renewable energy transaction marketplace platform. Founded in 2016, it facilitates connections between corporate and industrial power buyers and utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects. The platform enables these buyers to access power purchase agreements (PPAs), providing financial security through fixed-price renewables and the economic advantages of large-scale projects. LevelTen Energy equips renewable energy buyers, advisors, and sellers with tools and services to expedite better deals.

Shyft Technologies Inc. is a company that specializes in workforce management through its innovative mobile application. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Los Angeles, the company provides a platform that enables employees in industries such as retail, supply chain, food service, and grocery to swap shifts, share schedules, and communicate effectively. By facilitating shift-swapping and posting, Shyft empowers employees with greater scheduling flexibility, while also allowing companies to streamline operations and reduce redundant tasks. This not only enhances productivity but also enables frontline workers to focus on sales and customer engagement. Shyft has established itself as a leader in product development and mobile solutions, earning recognition as the 2018 Gold Prize Winner of the Seattle Business Magazine’s Tech Impact Award for Emerging Companies.

Rival IQ Corporation is a Seattle-based Software as a Service company that specializes in digital marketing analytics solutions. Founded in 2013, it offers a comprehensive platform that consolidates insightful analytics and reports for social media performance, SEO keyword rankings, and website content. Rival IQ empowers marketers by providing on-demand analytics that enables them to monitor competitor activities and assess their own digital marketing strategies. The company's tools help businesses enhance their performance, strengthen their marketing strategies, and demonstrate the effectiveness of their initiatives. With a team composed of experienced software entrepreneurs, developers, and marketing professionals, Rival IQ aims to simplify the complex landscape of digital marketing, allowing users to make informed decisions and achieve greater impact in their marketing efforts.

MARK Labs Inc. offers a data‑analytics platform that helps nonprofits, donors, and impact investors measure, analyze, and report social and environmental outcomes. The system tracks grant‑making and sustainability programs, visualizes activity flows, and provides ESG risk and opportunity insights through AI‑driven analysis of public, private, and alternative data. Clients use the platform to assess investment performance, improve transparency, and communicate impact to stakeholders. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an additional office in London.

Valid8 Financial, established in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in financial services investigations. The company's core offering is a SaaS platform that extracts and reconciles banking transactions from PDF statements, streamlining data preparation and enabling users to identify transfers between accounts and entities, simplify asset discovery, and detect potential fraudulent transfers. This platform empowers investors, auditors, and accountants to track, analyze, and manage third-party financial transactions, facilitating informed decision-making and independent financial assessments.

Pioneer Square Labs, established in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is a venture firm that creates and launches technology startups. It offers a wide range of services, including market research, product development, design, and recruitment, to validate and launch new ideas. Additionally, it provides operational support, such as fundraising, marketing, legal, and HR services, to help these startups grow and succeed.

Pioneer Square Labs, established in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is a venture firm that creates and launches technology startups. It offers a wide range of services, including market research, product development, design, and recruitment, to validate and launch new ideas. Additionally, it provides operational support, such as fundraising, marketing, legal, and HR services, to help these startups grow and succeed.

Mona Labs Inc. is a company based in Seattle, Washington, established in 2014, that develops an artificial intelligence-driven mobile shopping assistant. This innovative platform offers an interactive product search experience by engaging with customers to gather and analyze their feedback. By learning individual preferences regarding style and price, Mona provides personalized recommendations in real-time, aiming to create a shopping experience akin to an in-store dialogue between a customer and an assistant. The service is designed to help users find and purchase products that meet their desires at competitive rates, enhancing the overall shopping experience. Founded by former employees of Amazon, Mona is focused on transforming mobile shopping through advanced AI technology.

Matcherino, Inc. is a technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, that specializes in providing a crowdfunding platform for esports tournament organizers and game publishers. Established in 2015, Matcherino's platform facilitates the management of esports events by connecting brands and tournament organizers, allowing them to monetize their activities effectively. The platform offers tools that increase tournament prize pools, including options for fans to purchase custom game content and participate in sponsor campaigns to augment funding. Additionally, Matcherino provides financial services, such as prize pool escrow and the transparent distribution of tournament earnings, ensuring compliance with taxation and documentation standards. This enables professional players to compete in recognized tournaments while fostering community engagement and support.

Lightboard is a graphic design agency that serves B2B marketing teams with on-demand and subscription-based design services for sales and marketing materials. It produces presentations, PDFs and prints, illustrations, display ads, banners, social media designs, web design, and email templates. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Lightboard positions itself as a designer-in-the-cloud for marketing work, with account managers and designers delivering small projects efficiently. The company enables clients to design and develop websites and related collateral, helping organizations streamline material creation and maintain consistent branding across channels.

Founded in 2011, Giftbit operates a digital rewards platform that enables users to buy, send, track, and customize gift cards for incentive programs. Its platform offers transparent technology services with features such as gift card tracking and reporting, customization options, team account management, and seamless integration with existing workflows.

DataBlade is a cloud-based data platform that creates a virtual layer across internal and external data sources to provide instant, centralized access without duplicating data in a warehouse. The platform enables cross-source analytics, reporting, and automated data workflows for sales, customer analytics, and subscription management, allowing users to query, merge, and model data from multiple sources. It integrates with Amazon Web Services to route data into AWS data stores such as Redshift, S3, and QuickSight, helping organizations break data silos and accelerate data-driven decisions. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, DataBlade focuses on enabling centralized data access and governance across the enterprise.

UP Global is a non-profit organization based in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship, grassroots leadership, and robust communities. Founded in 2013 by Andrew Hyde, the organization operates in over 110 countries, providing action-based learning programs, resources, and networks for entrepreneurs and community leaders. UP Global's mission centers on supporting grassroots leaders, who are essential to the vitality of entrepreneurial ecosystems. The organization benefits from partnerships with prominent entities such as Google for Entrepreneurs, the Case Foundation, Microsoft, and The Coca-Cola Company, enabling it to make a significant impact on local communities and promote sustainable economic growth. As a subsidiary of Techstars since 2015, UP Global continues to enhance its outreach and effectiveness in empowering entrepreneurs worldwide.

Rival IQ Corporation is a Seattle-based Software as a Service company that specializes in digital marketing analytics solutions. Founded in 2013, it offers a comprehensive platform that consolidates insightful analytics and reports for social media performance, SEO keyword rankings, and website content. Rival IQ empowers marketers by providing on-demand analytics that enables them to monitor competitor activities and assess their own digital marketing strategies. The company's tools help businesses enhance their performance, strengthen their marketing strategies, and demonstrate the effectiveness of their initiatives. With a team composed of experienced software entrepreneurs, developers, and marketing professionals, Rival IQ aims to simplify the complex landscape of digital marketing, allowing users to make informed decisions and achieve greater impact in their marketing efforts.

Magicflix is a curated video service designed specifically for children aged 12 and younger, focusing on providing a safe and positive viewing experience. The platform aggregates videos from award-winning original content creators worldwide, ensuring that all content is age-appropriate and approved by parents. Magicflix operates on various platforms, enabling children to access educational and entertaining content that also supports language learning. Founded in 2014 and based in Seattle, WA, the company is led by a technology team that includes three mothers among its four founders, with Mamtha Banerjee serving as CEO. Magicflix's mission is to create a safer mobile environment for children in collaboration with its content partners.

Rekode Education Inc. is a company based in Redmond, Washington, founded in 2013, that specializes in teaching computer coding skills to children and young adults. The company offers on-site courses designed for students as young as six, utilizing a methodology grounded in research from psychology, education, and technology. Rekode aims to cultivate the next generation of innovators by providing a structured learning environment that enables young learners to acquire essential coding skills and fosters their creativity and problem-solving abilities.

Rival IQ Corporation is a Seattle-based Software as a Service company that specializes in digital marketing analytics solutions. Founded in 2013, it offers a comprehensive platform that consolidates insightful analytics and reports for social media performance, SEO keyword rankings, and website content. Rival IQ empowers marketers by providing on-demand analytics that enables them to monitor competitor activities and assess their own digital marketing strategies. The company's tools help businesses enhance their performance, strengthen their marketing strategies, and demonstrate the effectiveness of their initiatives. With a team composed of experienced software entrepreneurs, developers, and marketing professionals, Rival IQ aims to simplify the complex landscape of digital marketing, allowing users to make informed decisions and achieve greater impact in their marketing efforts.

Footmarks is a Bellevue, Washington-based provider of proximity technology and digital intelligence for physical spaces. Its SmartConnect platform, iBeacon-enabled solutions, and related cross-platform SDKs deliver contextual awareness and real-time customer insights to retailers and brands, enabling proximity-based targeting and enhanced in-store experiences. The company's cloud services and analytics track behavior such as purchase sequencing and bounce rates, helping partners optimize store execution, increase sales, and reduce waste by connecting customers with places and brands across facilities, warehouses, and retail environments.

Skilljar Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in an online training platform designed to support customer education and engagement for enterprises. Founded in 2013, Skilljar enables organizations to create, customize, and deliver a broad range of online courses, including technology, sales, finance, and professional development training. The platform allows for a diverse array of content types and provides a customizable user experience that can be tailored to different roles, skill sets, and use cases. Skilljar's services also encompass enterprise and partner solutions, which include custom branding and course management options, aimed at accelerating product adoption and enhancing customer retention.

Inside Social is an early-stage technology company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in social media analytics. Founded in 2012 by Brewster Stanislaw and Joey Kotkins, the company provides a social marketing platform that enables large brands and e-commerce businesses to enhance their social marketing strategies. By tracking critical metrics related to social sharing and conversions, Inside Social delivers meaningful insights that help clients optimize their return on investment. Its platform focuses on key performance indicators such as revenue, customer loyalty, and lifetime value, allowing brands and advertisers to make data-driven decisions that improve their overall marketing effectiveness.

Ranku is a Seattle-based company that specializes in providing a recruitment platform designed to enhance online degree enrollment for colleges. Utilizing predictive analytics, Ranku helps educational institutions identify and engage potential students more effectively. The company, pronounced "ran-koo," was acquired by John Wiley & Sons in 2016 and operates as a subsidiary of Deltak edu, Inc. Through its innovative approach, Ranku aims to support colleges in expanding their reach and improving enrollment outcomes in online programs.

flck.me develops a smartphone-based social networking application and is based in Seattle, Washington; the company offers a mobile platform that blends messaging and social networking to enable users to access mobile messaging services on smartphones.

Chapter is offering an app used for video lifelogging for Google Glass. The company is based in Seattle, Washington.

Skilljar Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in an online training platform designed to support customer education and engagement for enterprises. Founded in 2013, Skilljar enables organizations to create, customize, and deliver a broad range of online courses, including technology, sales, finance, and professional development training. The platform allows for a diverse array of content types and provides a customizable user experience that can be tailored to different roles, skill sets, and use cases. Skilljar's services also encompass enterprise and partner solutions, which include custom branding and course management options, aimed at accelerating product adoption and enhancing customer retention.

Inside Social is an early-stage technology company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in social media analytics. Founded in 2012 by Brewster Stanislaw and Joey Kotkins, the company provides a social marketing platform that enables large brands and e-commerce businesses to enhance their social marketing strategies. By tracking critical metrics related to social sharing and conversions, Inside Social delivers meaningful insights that help clients optimize their return on investment. Its platform focuses on key performance indicators such as revenue, customer loyalty, and lifetime value, allowing brands and advertisers to make data-driven decisions that improve their overall marketing effectiveness.

Shippable, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Bellevue, Washington, offers a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed to enhance the software development process. The company's primary product, Shippable, enables businesses to integrate continuous integration and deployment into their GitHub and Bitbucket repositories. This platform automates tasks such as packaging and deploying web applications, automated testing, and continuous integration/deployment. By leveraging Docker technology, Shippable provides a powerful continuous integration platform that streamlines workflows across teams and tools, facilitating faster and more reliable software releases. The company serves clients globally and was formerly known as Qhode Inc. before changing its name in December 2013.

Sparktrend is a company that specializes in image search and analytics software, aimed at enhancing social media marketing strategies. By utilizing advanced image and text analysis technology, Sparktrend helps marketers understand the underlying reasons why certain types of content achieve higher levels of consumer engagement on social media platforms. Unlike traditional analytics that focus solely on what content performed well, Sparktrend delves into the "why," offering insights that enable marketers to create more effective content. Founded by a team with experience in managing the Bing.com Image Search team, the company combines expertise in product management and software development. Sparktrend is recognized for tackling complex challenges in content analysis, providing valuable tools that assist marketers in optimizing their digital marketing efforts.

Azuqua, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that develops a digital automation platform designed to integrate various software as a service (SaaS) applications. Founded in 2010, Azuqua's platform allows users to automate repetitive tasks and enhance productivity through a visual drag-and-drop interface, eliminating the need for coding skills. It provides a robust library of logic functions, comprehensive connectors, and tools for data manipulation, enabling businesses to streamline workflows across departments. Azuqua's solutions address critical business processes in areas such as customer experience, sales, human resources, and marketing. By connecting disparate applications and facilitating seamless data flow, Azuqua empowers organizations to improve employee and customer experiences while redefining productivity. The company operates as a subsidiary of Okta, Inc. as of March 2019.