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Quirktastic Inc. operates a live streaming and social networking platform designed for geeks, gamers, and hobbyists. The company's flagship app, Quirktastic, allows users to connect with others who share similar interests, whether they are nearby or across the globe. It emphasizes fostering platonic relationships within the nerd community and offers a variety of content, including series, anime, and comics. Additionally, Quirktastic promotes inclusivity by prioritizing underrepresented groups in geek culture, such as women, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The platform is also a marketplace, selling apparel and other merchandise related to geek culture. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the app is accessible on both iOS and Android devices.

Gini Health is a rapidly growing health management application that focuses on personalized nutrition by leveraging DNA, health data, and quantified self information. The platform is designed to help users understand their individual nutritional needs and provides actionable tools to meet those needs effectively. Gini Health's iOS and Android apps are utilized by tens of thousands of users, offering a unique feature that calculates precise multivitamin dosages based on factors such as DNA, diet, exercise, and sleep patterns. The company emphasizes security and privacy, ensuring that DNA data is encrypted and de-identified, allowing users to access their genetic information while maintaining anonymity. Through its evidence-based approach, Gini Health aims to offer comprehensive guidance on both micro and macro-nutrient requirements, catering to the specific health and fitness goals of its users.

GameOn Entertainment Technologies Inc is a next-generation fantasy sports technology company that offers free and simple prediction games designed for the everyday fan. Its platform is accessible through mobile applications for both iOS and Android devices, allowing users to engage in various sports-related prediction activities. By focusing on user-friendly experiences, GameOn aims to enhance fan interaction and participation in sports events through innovative gaming solutions.

Vivoo is a wellness company that offers personalized nutrition and lifestyle advice through its application. It uses weekly at-home urine tests to track parameters such as vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, salinity, oxidative stress, hydration, ketones, and protein, empowering users to understand their bodies and make healthier choices.

Thrive Savings Inc., founded in 2016, is a financial technology company based in Toronto, Canada, with an additional office in New York. The company specializes in developing financial wellness applications aimed at helping individuals save money effortlessly. Thrive's platform includes features like Flex, which helps users determine how much spare change to set aside, and a chatbot for managing savings, receiving updates, and making withdrawals. Additionally, the app offers a bonus savings program and provides cashback rewards, encouraging guilt-free spending without accruing debt. Thrive is available for U.S. consumers on the Apple App Store and will soon be accessible on the Google Play Store. The company is backed by Techstars and focuses on empowering users to save money while enjoying their purchases.

Orai is a technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 2016, that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based public speaking application. This application serves as a virtual speech coach, providing users with instant feedback on their communication skills. Orai's platform uses machine learning to analyze speech patterns, identify filler words, and offer guided lessons aimed at enhancing oratory skills. With over 300,000 users across its iOS and Android apps, Orai has delivered AI-driven feedback on more than 2 million recordings. The application is utilized by enterprises to facilitate cost-effective and scalable communication and soft skill training, helping individuals become more confident and effective speakers.

Orai is a technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 2016, that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based public speaking application. This application serves as a virtual speech coach, providing users with instant feedback on their communication skills. Orai's platform uses machine learning to analyze speech patterns, identify filler words, and offer guided lessons aimed at enhancing oratory skills. With over 300,000 users across its iOS and Android apps, Orai has delivered AI-driven feedback on more than 2 million recordings. The application is utilized by enterprises to facilitate cost-effective and scalable communication and soft skill training, helping individuals become more confident and effective speakers.

Mighty Audio, Inc. is a company based in Venice, California, that specializes in manufacturing an innovative audio device designed for streaming music without the need for a phone, screen, or Internet connection. Incorporated in 2015, Mighty Audio launched its product in July 2017 in partnership with Spotify, allowing users to enjoy music on-the-go during activities such as running, exercising, or commuting. The device pairs with Bluetooth headsets and speakers, and it eliminates the need for phone storage, battery, or data usage. Users can easily set up the device through a mobile app available for both iOS and Android, which facilitates the syncing of Spotify playlists directly to the Mighty device. With over 50,000 users across 65 countries, Mighty Audio aims to provide a seamless and convenient music experience, especially for those seeking to reduce screen time.

Mighty Audio, Inc. is a company based in Venice, California, that specializes in manufacturing an innovative audio device designed for streaming music without the need for a phone, screen, or Internet connection. Incorporated in 2015, Mighty Audio launched its product in July 2017 in partnership with Spotify, allowing users to enjoy music on-the-go during activities such as running, exercising, or commuting. The device pairs with Bluetooth headsets and speakers, and it eliminates the need for phone storage, battery, or data usage. Users can easily set up the device through a mobile app available for both iOS and Android, which facilitates the syncing of Spotify playlists directly to the Mighty device. With over 50,000 users across 65 countries, Mighty Audio aims to provide a seamless and convenient music experience, especially for those seeking to reduce screen time.

Play Impossible Corporation is a company focused on enhancing recreational activities through innovative technology. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, the company specializes in creating the Play Impossible Gameball™, a multi-sport, inflatable ball equipped with various electronic sensors. This smart ball interacts with a mobile application on smartphones and tablets, transmitting real-time data such as speed, distance, and spin rate via Bluetooth. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, it allows players to engage in a variety of games while also enabling them to record highlight videos. The Gameball features a unique charging stick that can fully recharge the ball in just 20 seconds, providing up to two hours of playtime. Play Impossible aims to promote active play and physical engagement through its cutting-edge products.

MoQuality Inc. is a technology company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven mobile testing solutions. The company focuses on enhancing the application development process by providing tools that allow developer teams to create, run, and maintain tests efficiently. MoQuality's flagship product, Barista, offers a scriptless test automation experience, leveraging AI to generate user-centric test scenarios for mobile applications. This platform enables developers to conduct comprehensive end-to-end UI testing across various devices and operating systems, ensuring that applications are thoroughly vetted before reaching consumers. By streamlining the testing process, MoQuality aims to help developers deliver higher-quality apps and improve overall user experiences.

KptnCook is a Berlin-based mobile app that provides curated recipes and shopping lists. The app presents three new recipes each day along with step-by-step cooking pictures, helping users prepare meals at home. Shopping lists reference real products and prices from multiple supermarkets, enabling users to plan and purchase ingredients directly. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on easy, healthy cooking and home meal preparation.

Embrace is a developer of a unified observability and error monitoring platform that enables engineers to effectively manage the complexities of mobile applications. The platform provides comprehensive insights by allowing users to access detailed behavioral and technical context, helping teams identify and prioritize issues instantly. Embrace empowers engineers to track user sessions, monitor activities, and analyze data related to app performance, including every view, tap, network request, and memory usage. By eliminating fragmented solutions and guesswork, Embrace enhances the ability of companies to resolve issues quickly and optimize mobile experiences, ultimately fostering the development of better and more impactful mobile applications.

Superpowered, established in 2013, specializes in developing an interactive audio platform for diverse devices and operating systems. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers a modular, cross-platform SDK for Android, iOS, and wearable devices, featuring advanced audio playback, decoding, effects, input/output, streaming, encryption, music analysis, and spatial/3D audio capabilities. Superpowered's platform optimizes CPU usage, enabling high-quality audio experiences across multiple devices with fewer resources. As of 2020, Superpowered operates as a subsidiary of Distributed Creation Inc.

AppSamurai is an AI-driven platform for user acquisition in mobile apps. Established in 2016, it offers advertisers global access to premium placements, helping them reach the right users at the right time through various campaign types.

Rodin Inc. operates an interactive platform that facilitates the creation of immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences directly within a web browser. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, the company provides users with a comprehensive online environment to develop applications using JavaScript. Rodin's platform features an extensive library that allows for instant deployment of apps across various devices, including HTC Vive, GearVR, Oculus, Daydream, and Cardboard, as well as iOS and Android. This robust offering supports cross-platform publishing, enabling application designers and software developers to craft native VR applications from a single codebase. Through its innovative solutions, Rodin empowers users to explore and develop a wide range of interactive VR and augmented reality (AR) experiences.

Yoller is a social planning platform that facilitates the organization of events among friends and peers. It offers a mobile application designed to streamline the planning process for various social occasions, such as reunions and adventure trips. By focusing on quick consensus regarding the details of a plan—who, what, where, and when—Yoller enables users to transform ideas into actual gatherings with ease. The platform leverages clean design principles, group psychology, and machine learning to enhance the planning experience, ensuring that users can arrange spontaneous meet-ups without unnecessary complications.

Embrace is a developer of a unified observability and error monitoring platform that enables engineers to effectively manage the complexities of mobile applications. The platform provides comprehensive insights by allowing users to access detailed behavioral and technical context, helping teams identify and prioritize issues instantly. Embrace empowers engineers to track user sessions, monitor activities, and analyze data related to app performance, including every view, tap, network request, and memory usage. By eliminating fragmented solutions and guesswork, Embrace enhances the ability of companies to resolve issues quickly and optimize mobile experiences, ultimately fostering the development of better and more impactful mobile applications.

MechDome is a software company that specializes in converting Android applications into native iOS and macOS applications. Its application-converter software allows developers to use familiar tools and APIs without the need to learn new programming languages or proprietary systems. By automatically generating optimized native code, MechDome enables developers to create fully functional iOS and macOS apps directly from their existing Android projects. This process eliminates the complexities of cross-platform development, significantly reducing the time to market. The resulting iOS and macOS applications maintain the expected user experience, running natively with full integration into the respective operating systems. Features such as notifications and access to system databases are seamlessly incorporated, allowing for a fluid and secure app experience across platforms.

Hooks Technologies Inc. is a Chicago-based company that designs and develops a mobile application focused on delivering timely notifications and alerts across a variety of interests. The app allows users to create and customize push notifications for topics such as television, music, sports, social media, weather, and more. By providing users with the ability to configure alerts on subjects that matter to them, Hooks aims to enhance the way individuals stay informed about events and updates relevant to their lives. Incorporated in 2015, the company continues to innovate in the realm of personalized notifications.

Clyp, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in online audio software, enabling users to record, share, embed, and upload audio files. Founded in 2014 and based in Austin, Texas, Clyp offers a platform tailored for musicians to easily collaborate and receive feedback on their work, whether it be a simple guitar riff or a complete music track. The service is accessible via a web interface as well as iOS and Android applications, attracting a community of approximately one million monthly users and generating over two million monthly listens. Clyp's platform allows users to convert music files into shareable links, facilitating seamless sharing while maintaining high audio quality for both streaming and downloading. The company has gained recognition in the music community, with notable users, further solidifying its role as a valuable resource for musicians.

Burner, established in 2012 and based in Los Angeles, is a mobile software company specializing in privacy and communication management. It develops the Burner app, which allows users to obtain and manage additional, temporary phone numbers for voice, SMS, and MMS communications. Users can acquire multiple numbers, each functioning as a private line on their iPhone or Android device, and choose to keep or 'burn' (discard) them as needed. The app also offers features like SMS scam filtering and monitoring.

Hooks Technologies Inc. is a Chicago-based company that designs and develops a mobile application focused on delivering timely notifications and alerts across a variety of interests. The app allows users to create and customize push notifications for topics such as television, music, sports, social media, weather, and more. By providing users with the ability to configure alerts on subjects that matter to them, Hooks aims to enhance the way individuals stay informed about events and updates relevant to their lives. Incorporated in 2015, the company continues to innovate in the realm of personalized notifications.

Reach Robotics Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specialized in the development of gaming robots, with its flagship product being the MekaMon battlebot. The company aimed to merge robotics, gaming, and augmented reality, creating engaging entertainment platforms that brought video game characters to life. MekaMon was designed to be controlled via Bluetooth, Android, and iOS devices, allowing users to interact with the robot in various game modes. While its innovative approach positioned Reach Robotics at the forefront of consumer robotics, the company ultimately ceased operations.

Hot Hotels is a last-minute hotel booking application that enables users to find discounted same-day accommodations through their smartphones. Available on iPhone, Android, and Blackberry, the app serves as a fast and economical solution for travelers needing immediate lodging. For hotels, this platform provides a valuable opportunity to attract last-minute guests and fill unsold rooms. Founded in December 2011 and headquartered in Spain, Hot Hotels aims to establish a presence in every city worldwide, currently offering services in 23 countries and 167 cities across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. The company remains fully owned by its founders.

Fam's mission is to build products that revolutionize the way teens and millennials communicate. They believe in a calculated combination of live group video and group chat messaging to execute this. It is the world’s first group video chat app for iMessage, with over 7 million users. Their app instantly connects with the family and friends closest to its user through group video calling, right from their iPhone, and Android text message app.

First Derm is iDoc24 Inc product, that has been developed from 4 years of scientific medical research. It allows anyone (B2C, B2B2C and B2B) to anonymously submit images of skin/hair/nail concerns directly to a vetted board certified dermatologist and within hours receive an on what it is and what to do next. We have users in 160 countries and in 7 languages. To date we have found over 500 skin cancer lesions, 1000s of STDs and general skin/hair/nail concerns. Available on iOS, Android, and web.

Triomi develops a portable 12-lead EKG and cardiac monitoring device that records multiple heart signals and connects to smart devices for on-device viewing of results. The compact system enables remote specialist review and securely stores patient data, supporting quicker and more efficient diagnosis of heart conditions in various care settings. It integrates with iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac platforms, placing a key diagnostic tool in the hands of healthcare practitioners anywhere and anytime.

Diagenetix, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in portable DNA amplification technologies. The company has developed the Smart-DART device, which utilizes isothermal methods such as loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) and recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) for molecular diagnostics. Accompanying the device is a Smart-DART Android application that provides real-time fluorescent readings, facilitates data labeling with integrated GPS, and allows users to share results seamlessly. Diagenetix also produces detection kits tailored for agricultural, water, and food safety applications, and distributes LAMP amplification kits for research purposes. Its products are employed by researchers and professionals across public and private sectors to identify various pathogens, including those affecting crops and water quality. Founded by researchers from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2010, Diagenetix aims to enhance the accessibility and practicality of molecular diagnostics, fostering advancements in science and technology.

Sportsy is a mobile training platform that aims to make skill development in sports enjoyable for children. Launched in partnership with professional soccer players and top coaches, the platform initially introduced Sportsy Soccer in early 2014, providing structured training programs for both beginners and advanced players. Sportsy's innovative approach utilizes mobile technology, allowing users to learn drills and participate in challenges using their iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad, or Android devices. The platform not only enhances physical skills but also incorporates a gamified experience, enabling athletes to earn points and badges as they progress, fostering engagement and competition among users.

MobileDay Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, develops a one-touch conference call dialing application for iPhone and Android devices. This application synchronizes with users' native calendars, providing a convenient schedule view of upcoming calls and meetings, each accompanied by an easy-to-use join button that handles all dialing processes. In April 2015, MobileDay introduced 'MobileDay Business', catering to companies aiming to equip their teams with this one-tap dialing functionality. The company serves business professionals worldwide, streamlining conference call access from mobile devices.

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Sportsy is a mobile training platform that aims to make skill development in sports enjoyable for children. Launched in partnership with professional soccer players and top coaches, the platform initially introduced Sportsy Soccer in early 2014, providing structured training programs for both beginners and advanced players. Sportsy's innovative approach utilizes mobile technology, allowing users to learn drills and participate in challenges using their iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad, or Android devices. The platform not only enhances physical skills but also incorporates a gamified experience, enabling athletes to earn points and badges as they progress, fostering engagement and competition among users.

Burner, established in 2012 and based in Los Angeles, is a mobile software company specializing in privacy and communication management. It develops the Burner app, which allows users to obtain and manage additional, temporary phone numbers for voice, SMS, and MMS communications. Users can acquire multiple numbers, each functioning as a private line on their iPhone or Android device, and choose to keep or 'burn' (discard) them as needed. The app also offers features like SMS scam filtering and monitoring.

Osper is a London-based prepaid debit card and mobile banking service designed to help young people manage their finances responsibly and develop good financial habits from an early age. The platform offers a secure prepaid debit card and a user-friendly mobile banking app that features separate logins for children and their parents or guardians. All funds are managed by a regulated European bank, ensuring safety and security. Young users, starting from age eight, can track their spending through the app, which categorizes their expenses to promote awareness and encourage saving. Parents or guardians are required to sign up alongside their children and must hold a U.K. bank debit card. Founded in 2012 by Alick Varma, who has a background in consulting and education, Osper aims to equip the next generation with essential money management skills. The company has garnered support from various investors, including notable venture capital firms and industry professionals.

AppSheet is an intelligent no-code platform established in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington. It enables business users to create powerful, code-free applications by leveraging their business data. The platform connects with various data sources, including cloud storage services and relational databases, allowing for quick generation of customizable applications. These applications can incorporate advanced features such as offline access, workflow rules, and machine learning capabilities, and they are designed to run seamlessly on web, iOS, Android, and messaging platforms. AppSheet's focus on simplifying app development helps organizations meet IT governance and security requirements while enhancing the end-user experience through rich, custom software solutions.

What is FitDeck Mobile? FitDeck Mobile is a fitness application that runs on mobile devices (including Android, BlackBerry and iPhone) and provides an effective and convenient full-body workout that can be done anywhere, anytime. It presents a unique set of exercises in a program with structure and variety that is as fun and easy to use as a deck of cards. What exercises are included in the FitDeck Mobile application? FitDeck Mobile's flagship title, Bodyweight, contains 50 body-weight resistance exercises that require no weights or special equipment to perform, so they can be done in virtually any setting (office, home, gym, hotel room, park, etc.). The individual exercises are categorized by body region and have strength, flexibility, and cardio components to ensure a comprehensive, full-body workout. Pilates, Office and Stairs are also currenlty available. Other FitDeck Mobile titles that are coming soon include: Navy SEAL, Dumbbell, Exercise Ball, Stretch, Combat Sports, Yoga, Resistance Tube, Kettlebell, Pull Up, Junior, Firefighter, Balance Dome, Senior, Travel, Toning Ball, Postnatal, Exercise Bar, Superman, Playground, Prenatal, Baby Stroller, TRX Suspension Trainer, Medicine Ball, Speed, Agility, Quickness, CrossTrain, Plyometrics, Speed Ladder, Vertical Jump, Core Blast, and Cones. What are examples of some of the exercises? FitDeck Mobile features many innovative exercises with unique body positions and movements along with surprising and interesting variations on more traditional exercises like push-ups, jumping jacks, and sit-ups. Mixed together, these exercises are remarkably effective at conditioning major muscle groups and joints from head to toe, as well as targeting those muscles you never knew you had. To learn more, download a free trial at www.fitdeckmobile.com. What type of person is FitDeck Mobile intended for? FitDeck Mobile provides a great workout for people of all fitness and activity levels because it offers several different intensities – beginner, intermediate and advanced – to suit any user's present level and keep them challenged as they advance. Additionally, variations on certain exercises are suggested to better match each user's ability. What mobile devices are currently compatible with FitDeck Mobile? FitDeck Mobile is available now for BlackBerry and Android along with an increasing majority of other cell phones and mobile devices. FitDeck Mobile for the Apple iPhone/iPod Touch is expected to be available by March 2011. How do I know if it will work on my mobile device? Potential users can visit www.fitdeckmobile.com and use the device selection wizard to check for compatibility with FitDeck Mobile. From that point, a fully functional trial version of the product can be installed in most cases, so the user can take a test drive to see how it functions and get in a few workouts at no cost. Where can I buy FitDeck Mobile and how much does it cost? FitDeck Mobile is available from the FitDeck Mobile website (www.fitdeckmobile.com), as well as other App Stores including: Android Market and BlackBerry App World. In any case, the one-time purchase of under $10 gives unlimited access to any available FitDeck Mobile title. That means that for less than you'd pay for a single month at a gym, you get lifelong fitness benefits that go with you anywhere your mobile device does. Why did mobileXware develop FitDeck Mobile? The founders of mobileXware are into health and fitness and are also accustomed to an on-the-go lifestyle. They use FitDeck Mobile regularly and wanted to share this easy and effective fitness concept with like-minded consumers. People have their mobile devices with them everywhere these days, so why not utilize that technology to ensure that fitness remains a part of their ever more hectic lives? How does FitDeck Mobile relate to FitDeck cards and other products? Through a growing partnership, FitDeck Mobile takes the same great content (developed by a certified personal trainer/Navy SEAL) featured in the FitDeck exercise playing cards and delivers it in a convenient digital form. Regardless of the format, the FitDeck workouts provide the ultimate combination of simplicity, effectiveness, and convenience that is unmatched by any other product.

Storytime Studios, Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in developing an animated messaging application designed for smartphones and tablets. The company's flagship product, the SKIT! app, enables users to create animated shorts, including memes and remixes, using their own photographs alongside a variety of ready-to-use backgrounds, props, and stickers. The app features several tools such as StoryStarter, which helps users generate ideas for their skits; SKIT! Outfits, which allows users to dress up their friends; SKIT! Text, for adding custom phrases; and SKIT! Gallery, which facilitates photo importing and image searching. This user-friendly platform encourages creativity and collaboration, making it an ideal choice for both children and adults to share animated video messages within the community. Users can easily share their creations via social media or through direct messaging, offering a fun and engaging way to tell stories and express themselves.

Burner, established in 2012 and based in Los Angeles, is a mobile software company specializing in privacy and communication management. It develops the Burner app, which allows users to obtain and manage additional, temporary phone numbers for voice, SMS, and MMS communications. Users can acquire multiple numbers, each functioning as a private line on their iPhone or Android device, and choose to keep or 'burn' (discard) them as needed. The app also offers features like SMS scam filtering and monitoring.

Prism is a bill-tracking and payment application based in Fort Collins, Colorado, designed to help individuals manage their bills and personal finances effectively. The application is accessible on various platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, and Kindle. It connects users directly with their billers, providing automatic notifications for new bills and enabling secure payment scheduling using credit and debit cards, as well as bank accounts. Additionally, Prism features a dashboard that allows users to monitor their account balances and review monthly expense statements, empowering them to make informed financial decisions.

Burner, established in 2012 and based in Los Angeles, is a mobile software company specializing in privacy and communication management. It develops the Burner app, which allows users to obtain and manage additional, temporary phone numbers for voice, SMS, and MMS communications. Users can acquire multiple numbers, each functioning as a private line on their iPhone or Android device, and choose to keep or 'burn' (discard) them as needed. The app also offers features like SMS scam filtering and monitoring.

Burner, established in 2012 and based in Los Angeles, is a mobile software company specializing in privacy and communication management. It develops the Burner app, which allows users to obtain and manage additional, temporary phone numbers for voice, SMS, and MMS communications. Users can acquire multiple numbers, each functioning as a private line on their iPhone or Android device, and choose to keep or 'burn' (discard) them as needed. The app also offers features like SMS scam filtering and monitoring.

MobileDevHQ is an enterprise organic app marketing platform that offers mobile marketers with app store optimization (ASO) solutions. The platform enables app marketers to analyze and optimize the app store presence of an app, track an app’s relevant search ranking queries in an app store, discover top chart rankings, analyze keywords, and receive daily email updates. It helps them increase organic downloads in iStore and Google Play. MobileDevHQ was launched in February 2012 and its operations are based in Washington, United States.

MobileDay Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, develops a one-touch conference call dialing application for iPhone and Android devices. This application synchronizes with users' native calendars, providing a convenient schedule view of upcoming calls and meetings, each accompanied by an easy-to-use join button that handles all dialing processes. In April 2015, MobileDay introduced 'MobileDay Business', catering to companies aiming to equip their teams with this one-tap dialing functionality. The company serves business professionals worldwide, streamlining conference call access from mobile devices.

FastCustomer, Inc. is a technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2011. It offers a mobile application that allows users to bypass hold times and connect directly with customer service representatives at various companies, including those in the Fortune 500. The application is compatible with both iPhone and Android devices. FastCustomer's innovative call handling software eliminates waiting times by providing instant replies via messages when communication lines are busy and ensuring customers receive calls back as soon as previous calls conclude. This approach not only enhances the customer experience by reducing frustration associated with long hold times but also assists companies in improving their overall customer service interactions.

The Tap Lab is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based social mobile gaming company that develops ambitious mobile games designed for a new generation of gamers. Their games innovatively explore novel ways for players to interact with their surroundings and integrate gameplay into the real world, fostering imagination and creativity among users.

Hipster is a technology company based in SOMA, San Francisco, founded in 2010 by Doug Ludlow, Ethan Czahor, and Steffen Hoffman. The company has developed a web platform that allows users to create a real-time, visual public record of various locations by sharing photographic postcards through their mobile devices. These postcards capture users' activities and are permanently linked to the specific locations from which they were sent, making them accessible to others in the future. By combining elements of social networking with location-based services, Hipster aims to enhance the way people interact with and document their experiences in the world.

Captimo fuels social video campaigns for brands and fans on mobile and Facebook. Captimo’s mobile-video app helps users share their experiences socially with their favorite brands. With Captimo, brands can increase activity on their Facebook pages, and their fans can engage in a new, creative way. Users can shoot video via their mobile phones, tag their friends and location and even add in-video comments before automatically uploading the video to Facebook. Captimo’s innovative gaming mechanics make shooting, sharing and socializing video fun and rewarding. Captimo's mobile/social video apps are available for iPhone, Android and Facebook.

Lumatic provides landmark and photo driven navigation software for mobile devices. Lumatic makes the mobile experience more human, starting with location. Six of the seven billion people on the planet have never used a streetmap. Now that a billion people have smartphones, either Google is going to teach a whole lot of people to read maps or a new UI will be introduced. Lumatic is that new UI. Lumatic is introducing a photo-driven interface for pedestrian navigation and offering the underlying location service to other mobile developers.

MobileDevHQ is an enterprise organic app marketing platform that offers mobile marketers with app store optimization (ASO) solutions. The platform enables app marketers to analyze and optimize the app store presence of an app, track an app’s relevant search ranking queries in an app store, discover top chart rankings, analyze keywords, and receive daily email updates. It helps them increase organic downloads in iStore and Google Play. MobileDevHQ was launched in February 2012 and its operations are based in Washington, United States.

Founded in 2008, Stepout operates an online matching platform that facilitates group dating and social networking. It enables users to create group profiles and connect with others who share similar interests.

Founded in 2008, Stepout operates an online matching platform that facilitates group dating and social networking. It enables users to create group profiles and connect with others who share similar interests.