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Era is a financial management platform driven by AI that makes asset management more accessible.

Macro specializes in providing a cloud-based documentation software that facilitates the management of legal and financial documents. Their AI-driven document workspace offers a range of tools, including word processors, PDF editors, and automation features, designed to enhance user efficiency. The platform allows for offline operation, enabling users to access and edit documents without an internet connection. Key functionalities include lookup tools, tabs, hyperlinks, and an auto-generated table of contents, which collectively streamline the processes of reading, reviewing, and navigating through complex documents. Macro aims to improve the overall experience of document management for both individuals and businesses.

Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Pickle Robot Company develops collaborative robots for automating tasks along the e-commerce supply chain. Their first robot, Dill, works multiple shifts, communicates with human collaborators, and handles various parcel-related tasks such as loading/unloading trucks, palletizing/depalletizing, and preloading delivery vehicles.

Regolith Labs is the operator of a software company dedicated to assisting token airdrops in defending against sybil assaults and spam.

Envisagenics is a Huntington, New York-based company that develops a predictive analytics and bioinformatics platform to accelerate RNA therapeutics discovery. The cloud-based SpliceCore platform analyzes RNA sequencing data with artificial intelligence to identify splicing errors linked to disease, predict drug targets, and guide the design of RNA-based therapies. By translating transcriptomic insights into actionable targets, Envisagenics aims to reduce the time, cost, and risk of pharmaceutical development and to support partnerships with biopharma organizations. The firm focuses on uncovering RNA splicing alterations and translating them into therapeutic candidates, enabling researchers to validate targets and biomarkers more efficiently. The company originated as a spinout from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and emphasizes the use of AI and machine learning to simplify complex biomedical data for therapeutic discovery.

SoBet is a sports betting platform established in 2022, connecting users with sports betting experts. It aggregates insights, analysis, and picks from over 75 independent content creators, offering a range of betting strategies, game breakdowns, and entertainment content. The platform fosters a community-driven environment, encouraging interaction between users and creators, and aims to simplify the betting experience by providing easy access to expert guidance. SoBet primarily targets younger audiences, seeking to engage users more directly than traditional sports media platforms.

Zefir is an online real estate marketplace designed to streamline the process of buying and selling properties. The platform utilizes advanced valuation algorithms and automated processes, allowing sellers to receive offers without the need for traditional listing or showing of their homes. By simplifying transactions, Zefir enhances the overall experience for customers, making it easier for them to navigate the real estate market. The company's innovative approach aims to provide a more certain and efficient alternative to conventional real estate practices.

Elevated Signals provides a digital operations platform for regulated industries, combining IoT-enabled cultivation environment management with real-time data capture, traceability, and flexible workflows across production, quality, and finance. The cloud-based platform supports seed-to-harvest cultivation, compliant record keeping for Health Canada GPP/GMP, cultivar-specific workflow management, high-resolution environmental monitoring linked to plant IDs, and reporting and analytics. It serves cannabis, nutraceutical, food and beverage manufacturers, helping them optimize controlled environments, achieve audit readiness, avoid waste, and scale operations. Founded in 2016 and based in Vancouver, it aims to streamline end-to-end batch production tracking and compliance reporting with a central source of truth accessible across departments.

Architect develops a financial trading platform that facilitates the trade of global futures, options, and digital assets. Its core offering is an institutional-grade infrastructure designed to connect different crypto venues across centralized and decentralized exchanges.

Dinari specializes in global employee stock options management. It offers comprehensive services including equity management, options grants, payroll compliance, taxes, and vesting schedules.

Cube Group is a hybrid CEX-DEX digital asset marketplace that addresses the challenges of traditional centralized exchanges and decentralized finance platforms. The company provides a user-centric design, radical transparency, safety, and liquidity, with features like multi-party compute, on-chain settlement, proof-of-reserves, and multi-chain support. Its vaults represent users' balances on their respective layer-one blockchains, offering transparent liquidation standards and criteria for derivatives and margin trading. The platform also standardizes market data and order sessions, allowing seamless onboarding for market participants through web interfaces for trading.

Dinari specializes in global employee stock options management. It offers comprehensive services including equity management, options grants, payroll compliance, taxes, and vesting schedules.

Florida Street is a software company specializing in the development of web3 products and protocols. Its flagship offering is a decentralized NFT lending platform designed to enhance capital efficiency, transparency, and accessibility within the NFT credit market. The platform facilitates continuous underwriting, refinancing, and renegotiation of loans, fostering a more efficient and composable market for both borrowers seeking affordable lending options and lenders aiming for greater flexibility.

Transak is a global provider of web3 payment and onboarding infrastructure, designed to facilitate smooth transitions between traditional finance and cryptocurrency assets. The company offers a range of products, including fiat-to-crypto services, a fiat-to-smart-contract solution, and a fiat-to-NFT checkout option. As a regulated and non-custodial payments layer, Transak enables onboarding to over 160 crypto assets across more than 75 blockchains. Its platform allows users to buy and sell crypto assets through bank transfers, settling transactions without taking custody of user data or funds. The integration of Transak's services is streamlined, allowing applications to incorporate its payment solutions with minimal coding. With over 350 trusted applications, including prominent wallets, Transak is committed to enhancing accessibility in the web3 landscape.

Macro specializes in providing a cloud-based documentation software that facilitates the management of legal and financial documents. Their AI-driven document workspace offers a range of tools, including word processors, PDF editors, and automation features, designed to enhance user efficiency. The platform allows for offline operation, enabling users to access and edit documents without an internet connection. Key functionalities include lookup tools, tabs, hyperlinks, and an auto-generated table of contents, which collectively streamline the processes of reading, reviewing, and navigating through complex documents. Macro aims to improve the overall experience of document management for both individuals and businesses.

Architect develops a financial trading platform that facilitates the trade of global futures, options, and digital assets. Its core offering is an institutional-grade infrastructure designed to connect different crypto venues across centralized and decentralized exchanges.

M-Work is a developer of a workplace management platform tailored for hybrid work environments. The company has created an ergonomic and intelligent platform that facilitates the organization of teams between remote and office settings. M-Work's platform features employee scheduling, desk booking, and meeting room booking, all integrated with existing tools for ease of deployment. Additionally, it offers analytics tools that enable businesses to monitor employee work patterns and optimize space utilization. By doing so, M-Work aims to enhance employee productivity, lower operational costs, and promote a more sustainable workplace.

Kiln is a Paris-based company established in 2018 that offers a platform for enterprise-level pledge services focused on encrypted assets. The company provides validator-independent APIs that facilitate multi-provider staking, allowing digital assets to be staked across various environments, including wallets, custodians, and exchanges. By streamlining the staking process, Kiln aims to enhance accessibility and efficiency in the rapidly evolving web3 industry. Its innovative platform enables clients to deploy, manage, and monitor blockchain validators programmatically, making it easier for businesses to integrate and operate within the blockchain ecosystem. As the demand for collaboration among multiple stakeholders grows, Kiln is well-positioned to serve as an aggregator, driving forward the integration of diverse players in the digital asset space.

Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Pickle Robot Company develops collaborative robots for automating tasks along the e-commerce supply chain. Their first robot, Dill, works multiple shifts, communicates with human collaborators, and handles various parcel-related tasks such as loading/unloading trucks, palletizing/depalletizing, and preloading delivery vehicles.

Hypersonic Laboratories is developing HELIX, an open-world sandbox game designed to provide users with real player immersion in its metaverse gaming application. The platform offers a built-in marketplace for buying, selling, and renting items and real estate within the metaverse universe.

Coinfeeds offers an API that delivers real-time news and social sentiment on cryptocurrencies, enabling developers and institutions to integrate up-to-date information into their workflows with customizable feeds; the API supports adding or removing coins on the fly using standard HTTP codes and authentication, and aggregates content such as news, podcasts, videos, and social posts related to a user’s portfolio, positioning the company as a comprehensive crypto information platform often described as the Bloomberg of cryptocurrencies.

Pandas is a B2B e-commerce platform that facilitates connections between Asian manufacturers and small merchants in Latin America. By leveraging foreign relationships and technology services, the company provides access to quality inventory from Asia, catering specifically to the needs of local small and micro-enterprises. This approach allows Latin American merchants to source unique products that are otherwise difficult to obtain, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in the market. Through its innovative platform, Pandas aims to streamline the supply chain and support the growth of small businesses in the region.

Kiln is a Paris-based company established in 2018 that offers a platform for enterprise-level pledge services focused on encrypted assets. The company provides validator-independent APIs that facilitate multi-provider staking, allowing digital assets to be staked across various environments, including wallets, custodians, and exchanges. By streamlining the staking process, Kiln aims to enhance accessibility and efficiency in the rapidly evolving web3 industry. Its innovative platform enables clients to deploy, manage, and monitor blockchain validators programmatically, making it easier for businesses to integrate and operate within the blockchain ecosystem. As the demand for collaboration among multiple stakeholders grows, Kiln is well-positioned to serve as an aggregator, driving forward the integration of diverse players in the digital asset space.

Encore is a platform that simplifies building cloud-based backend applications. You declare your infrastructure needs in code and it automatically sets up matching cloud environments. Encore makes it easy to build and manage your applications, with built-in observability tools and preview environments for testing new changes.

Bods is a fashion technology company offering a virtual fitting solution. It uses AI and computer vision to create personalized avatars from users' photos, enabling them to see how clothes will fit in real life before purchasing.

Hopscotch Inc. operates a mobile experiences platform tailored for sports teams, venues, and event organizers, aiming to enhance customer loyalty and create new revenue opportunities. The company offers a suite of plug-and-play mobile services supported by a content management system, which provides clients with valuable insights and scalable business solutions. Additionally, Hopscotch functions as a business payments network, allowing small businesses to manage invoicing and bill payments efficiently without incurring fees. Its primary revenue source is derived from Hopscotch Flow, an innovative approach to invoice factoring that leverages transaction data. Based in El Segundo, California, Hopscotch focuses on delivering streamlined financial management and mobile engagement solutions to its clients.

Founded in 2018, Luminous Computing specializes in developing photonics chips tailored for artificial intelligence workloads. Their flagship product is an AI training and inference chip that packs the power of supercomputers into a single unit, mitigating traditional processing bottlenecks.

Yali Biosciences is a food tech company focused on utilizing synthetic biology and genomics to develop climate-smart and sustainable food options. The company operates a synthetic biology platform that leverages computational biology to design and produce specialized fats aimed at enhancing alternative dairy products. By prioritizing renewable resources, Yali Biosciences enables the food industry to create delicious and sustainable alternatives to traditional dairy, contributing to ecological responsibility within the sector.

Housecat empowers individuals to become crypto asset managers by democratizing investment strategies on its user-friendly platform.

Zefir is an online real estate marketplace designed to streamline the process of buying and selling properties. The platform utilizes advanced valuation algorithms and automated processes, allowing sellers to receive offers without the need for traditional listing or showing of their homes. By simplifying transactions, Zefir enhances the overall experience for customers, making it easier for them to navigate the real estate market. The company's innovative approach aims to provide a more certain and efficient alternative to conventional real estate practices.

Supergreat is a New York-based company established in 2018 that operates a video beauty community platform. This platform enables users to share authentic reviews of skincare, makeup, scents, and hair products. By fostering a space where real individuals can exchange their experiences and opinions, Supergreat allows users to discover new beauty products, ask questions, and engage with brands they appreciate. The community-driven approach not only enhances consumer awareness and informed decision-making but also offers rewards to participants for their contributions.

Palm NFT Studio is a collective of industry leaders from entertainment, technology, cryptoart, and art sectors. It aims to facilitate the entry of artists, creators, and rights owners into the non-fungible token (NFT) market by establishing NFT marketplaces and fostering collaboration.

Redesign Science, established in 2017 and based in New York, is a biotechnology company specializing in small molecule drug discovery. It employs a computational chemistry platform to accelerate drug development by simulating protein targets at the atomic level, revealing subtle drug opportunities that traditional methods may miss. The company aims to set a new standard in early-stage drug discovery, leveraging first-principles physics and artificial intelligence to create generative AI for drug discovery, with a focus on high unmet medical needs.

Zeta Markets is a decentralized finance (DeFi) derivatives platform operating on the Solana blockchain. It offers liquid derivatives trading for individuals and institutions, enabling users to hedge, speculate, or take positions on various market movements. The platform provides real-time pricing updates, instant trade execution, and low-cost settlements.

Fable, Inc. is a computer software company based in New York that develops a web-based motion design platform. Founded in 2018, Fable aims to empower creators by providing an accessible tool for storytelling through motion. The platform facilitates collaboration among teams and enhances the creative process for both beginners and experienced professionals. Users can easily create animations and save their projects as GIFs or HD videos, making it a versatile solution for various creative needs.

Spruce is building a future where users control their identity and data across all digital interactions.

Gencove specializes in a software platform for efficient and cost-effective genome sequencing using low-pass sequencing methods. This enables high-throughput genomics research and diagnostics across various species.

Hopscotch Inc. operates a mobile experiences platform tailored for sports teams, venues, and event organizers, aiming to enhance customer loyalty and create new revenue opportunities. The company offers a suite of plug-and-play mobile services supported by a content management system, which provides clients with valuable insights and scalable business solutions. Additionally, Hopscotch functions as a business payments network, allowing small businesses to manage invoicing and bill payments efficiently without incurring fees. Its primary revenue source is derived from Hopscotch Flow, an innovative approach to invoice factoring that leverages transaction data. Based in El Segundo, California, Hopscotch focuses on delivering streamlined financial management and mobile engagement solutions to its clients.

Envisagenics is a Huntington, New York-based company that develops a predictive analytics and bioinformatics platform to accelerate RNA therapeutics discovery. The cloud-based SpliceCore platform analyzes RNA sequencing data with artificial intelligence to identify splicing errors linked to disease, predict drug targets, and guide the design of RNA-based therapies. By translating transcriptomic insights into actionable targets, Envisagenics aims to reduce the time, cost, and risk of pharmaceutical development and to support partnerships with biopharma organizations. The firm focuses on uncovering RNA splicing alterations and translating them into therapeutic candidates, enabling researchers to validate targets and biomarkers more efficiently. The company originated as a spinout from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and emphasizes the use of AI and machine learning to simplify complex biomedical data for therapeutic discovery.

Bubblehouse is a full-service loyalty provider enhancing customer retention via unique, brand-focused solutions. It offers an innovative digital asset-based loyalty marketplace integrated with major CRM and POS systems.

Āut is an extendable Protocol designed to power the next generation of human Coordination. The DAOs 2.0, if you like, or a DAO Renaissance. It does so by "expanding" any Standard DAO Contract - with custom Membership modules on top. Āut is a protocol that expands any DAO’s legacy contract (i.e.: a Moloch DAO), and bringing expandable, customizable membership & governance modules at contract level for Web3 Communities. At its core, it adds the native concept of Role & Interaction at contract level - so that each Member of a Community is represented in a much more multidimensional, richer way - other than a flat 0x… address. Currently, the Āut suite includes: - to Integrate āut, add Roles & expand/deploy a DAO from scratch. - a Decentralized Authentication System for DAOs. - a DAO OS, to manage members, tasks and community modules. - (my) ĀutID: a public profile & portfolio for self-sovereign, non-transferable NFT IDs.

Yali Biosciences is a food tech company focused on utilizing synthetic biology and genomics to develop climate-smart and sustainable food options. The company operates a synthetic biology platform that leverages computational biology to design and produce specialized fats aimed at enhancing alternative dairy products. By prioritizing renewable resources, Yali Biosciences enables the food industry to create delicious and sustainable alternatives to traditional dairy, contributing to ecological responsibility within the sector.

Lolli, Inc. is a company that specializes in a rewards platform enabling users to earn bitcoin while shopping online. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Lolli has established partnerships with over 1,000 leading brands, allowing users to accumulate bitcoin rewards effortlessly. The platform operates through a browser extension for Chrome, as well as a mobile rewards wallet, facilitating transactions with networked merchants. When users make purchases at partner sites, Lolli earns a percentage of each sale and shares a portion of that revenue with users by depositing bitcoin directly into their Lolli wallets. This innovative approach provides users with an alternative currency for their shopping needs.

Bubble Group, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in no-code development technology. Founded in 2012, it offers a platform that allows users to create web and mobile applications without the necessity of traditional coding skills. Through its code-free programming language, Bubble enables a diverse range of users, including startups and educational institutions, to build customer-facing platforms, develop internal tools, and learn programming fundamentals. The platform features customizable user interface elements, allowing users to visually design and modify applications to suit their functional requirements. By democratizing the app development process, Bubble aims to empower users to build and host their web applications independently.

Embark offers dog DNA testing that ends preventable diseases in dogs. It was founded by top experts in genomics, computational biology, and software design to sell an industry-leading dog DNA test. They use a clinical-grade CLIA-certified SNP chip to provide the most accurate and comprehensive results (200,000+ genetic markers) available on the market. Their data contributes to proprietary genetics research that will help dog owners optimize nutrition, exercise, allergies, and prevent a variety of heritable conditions. Their technological advantage, intellectual capital, and research-focus enable them to push canine health toward our shared vision of preventative veterinary care.

Transak is a global provider of web3 payment and onboarding infrastructure, designed to facilitate smooth transitions between traditional finance and cryptocurrency assets. The company offers a range of products, including fiat-to-crypto services, a fiat-to-smart-contract solution, and a fiat-to-NFT checkout option. As a regulated and non-custodial payments layer, Transak enables onboarding to over 160 crypto assets across more than 75 blockchains. Its platform allows users to buy and sell crypto assets through bank transfers, settling transactions without taking custody of user data or funds. The integration of Transak's services is streamlined, allowing applications to incorporate its payment solutions with minimal coding. With over 350 trusted applications, including prominent wallets, Transak is committed to enhancing accessibility in the web3 landscape.

Generation Home is a new mortgage lender dedicated to making homeownership work better for everyone.

Minti enables creators to convert their social media posts into non-fungible tokens (NFTs), allowing them to monetize their content. Users can mint audio and video posts from Instagram and Twitter, turning their social content into tradeable digital assets.

Recurate is a full-service recommerce partner that facilitates a peer-to-peer marketplace for used products directly on e-commerce platforms. The company provides a solution that enables customers to resell items they have previously purchased from an online store. Through its marketplace, Recurate allows users to promote these used products via social media, driving additional traffic to the store. The platform also offers features such as brand protection, various customization options, and dedicated customer support, making it easier for retailers to integrate resale capabilities into their existing operations.

Misfits Market is an online grocery company that sells produce and related groceries through home delivery. It operates a subscription box and direct-to-consumer model, offering fresh and organic fruits and vegetables, sustainably sourced pantry staples, and other grocery items at a discounted price compared with conventional stores. The company sources imperfect or surplus produce that farms and retailers cannot sell at full price and delivers it directly to customers' doors, with the aim of reducing food waste and improving access to affordable, quality food. Founded in 2018 and based in Pennsauken, New Jersey, Misfits Market builds direct relationships with growers and producers to streamline supply and cut waste in the food system.

Zefir is an online real estate marketplace designed to streamline the process of buying and selling properties. The platform utilizes advanced valuation algorithms and automated processes, allowing sellers to receive offers without the need for traditional listing or showing of their homes. By simplifying transactions, Zefir enhances the overall experience for customers, making it easier for them to navigate the real estate market. The company's innovative approach aims to provide a more certain and efficient alternative to conventional real estate practices.

Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Pickle Robot Company develops collaborative robots for automating tasks along the e-commerce supply chain. Their first robot, Dill, works multiple shifts, communicates with human collaborators, and handles various parcel-related tasks such as loading/unloading trucks, palletizing/depalletizing, and preloading delivery vehicles.

Itsme creates high fidelity Avatars and Environments that enable the World to feel closer together. Millions of people use Itsme to explore the world, meet new people, and grow meaningful friendships without the constraints of physical space

SuperRare Labs operates an online digital art marketplace that specializes in non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The platform provides artists with the tools to issue limited-edition digital artworks, which are tokenized as unique crypto-collectible items. This enables collectors to buy, own, and trade single-edition pieces of art directly from the original creators. By facilitating this process, SuperRare Labs connects artists with collectors, promoting the acquisition and exchange of digital art in a secure and innovative manner.

TryNow is a try-before-you-buy software solution designed for shoppers and Shopify brands, transforming the customer's home into an effective fitting room. The platform allows customers to receive apparel, try it on, and only pay for the items they choose to keep. By authorizing credit cards and tracking products, TryNow streamlines the purchasing process for consumers while helping businesses enhance their sales and productivity. This innovative approach aims to facilitate natural commerce experiences, thereby fostering growth for e-commerce brands.

Goody is a corporate gifting platform that simplifies the process of sending gifts, making it as effortless as sending a text message. The company offers a curated selection of gifts, including robes, cookies, succulents, and spa treatments, which can be chosen without needing the recipient's size information. Recipients have the flexibility to select their preferred size or type of gift or exchange it for another option of similar value. Goody's payment system is designed to enhance user experience, as payments are only processed once the gift is received, ensuring a more personal and considerate gifting experience for both businesses and individuals.

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.

Pachama uses AI and satellite data to monitor and verify carbon sequestration in forests. This enables businesses to invest in nature-based solutions for carbon offsetting, while supporting local communities and wildlife conservation.

Apparis is a New York-based vegan fashion brand and retailer that designs and sells animal-free apparel and accessories, including coats, outerwear, knitwear, dresses, masks, scarves, and other items, distributed through its brand channels and retailers. Founded in 2016 by Amélie Brick and Lauren Nouchi, it gained recognition for plush fur-free coats and has evolved toward a full line of vegan, cruelty-free fashion made from sustainable materials with a focus on style and accessibility. The company emphasizes environmental responsibility and aims to offer elevated fashion at approachable prices, maintaining a 100% animal-free philosophy across its product range.

Misfits Market is an online grocery company that sells produce and related groceries through home delivery. It operates a subscription box and direct-to-consumer model, offering fresh and organic fruits and vegetables, sustainably sourced pantry staples, and other grocery items at a discounted price compared with conventional stores. The company sources imperfect or surplus produce that farms and retailers cannot sell at full price and delivers it directly to customers' doors, with the aim of reducing food waste and improving access to affordable, quality food. Founded in 2018 and based in Pennsauken, New Jersey, Misfits Market builds direct relationships with growers and producers to streamline supply and cut waste in the food system.

Hyperscience is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based enterprise software that automates office work processes. Its software leverages machine learning to efficiently handle structured and semi-structured documents, facilitating automated data entry, extracting essential details from invoices, and reconciling compliance-driven data. By streamlining complex processes, Hyperscience aims to enhance productivity for organizations and governments, thereby modernizing mission-critical operations.

Endorsify, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that provides a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed to facilitate connections between brands and influencers. Founded in 2016, the platform allows influencers to create profiles that brands can explore to identify suitable partnerships for their marketing campaigns. Endorsify offers various features, including a network for content creators, a pricing model for influencer-generated content, and tools for effective communication regarding campaign details. Additionally, the platform includes a campaign strategy calculator and options for fully managed campaigns, enhancing the overall influencer marketing experience for brands.

Superkind is a women-led tech company developing AI-powered super experiences.

Modulate is a Boston‑based technology company that develops a voice‑modulation platform enabling users to apply customizable voice skins to gaming and streaming chat. Its SDK uses machine learning and audio processing to alter the timbre of speech while preserving emotion, wording, and style, creating safer and more inclusive voice chat experiences. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Tikkit is a New York-based mobile-first ticketing and event-management platform founded in 2015. It offers an app-driven solution that enables hosts to promote, fund, and digitally ticket events and allows attendees to manage payments and interactions for private gatherings and larger concerts. The platform supports event discovery, guest management, and check-in, integrating payments and social tools into a single mobile experience to simplify planning and participation for organizers and attendees.

Talentdrop is a recruiting software company that aims to improve the hiring process by enabling hiring managers and recruiters to tap into their personal networks for sourcing candidates. By facilitating the sharing of open roles across platforms like LinkedIn, Slack, and Twitter, Talentdrop enhances the recruitment experience through a more personalized approach. The platform allows users to create customized hiring pages and drop referrals into a private pipeline, thus incentivizing industry experts to assist in the recruitment process without incurring additional costs. Founded by experienced professionals from high-growth consumer tech companies, Talentdrop focuses on transforming traditional hiring methods by fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes human connections and effective talent sourcing.

Redesign Science, established in 2017 and based in New York, is a biotechnology company specializing in small molecule drug discovery. It employs a computational chemistry platform to accelerate drug development by simulating protein targets at the atomic level, revealing subtle drug opportunities that traditional methods may miss. The company aims to set a new standard in early-stage drug discovery, leveraging first-principles physics and artificial intelligence to create generative AI for drug discovery, with a focus on high unmet medical needs.

Hypersonic Laboratories is developing HELIX, an open-world sandbox game designed to provide users with real player immersion in its metaverse gaming application. The platform offers a built-in marketplace for buying, selling, and renting items and real estate within the metaverse universe.

Lunchclub is an AI-driven platform founded in 2018 by Vladimir Novakovski, Hayley Leibson, and Scott Wu, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in facilitating introductions for one-on-one meetings, whether for lunch, coffee, or video calls. Its service aims to connect individuals seeking future business partners, team members, or investors, enabling users to make strategic connections that can help them achieve their professional goals. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Lunchclub enhances networking opportunities, allowing clients to support one another in their endeavors.

Zestful, Inc. is a Denver-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in providing an employee benefits platform centered around a pre-loaded debit card. This card allows employees to access a diverse catalog of products and services, including fitness and health, food and drink, education, events, entertainment, clothing, and travel. Zestful's platform enables businesses to personalize employee rewards through recurring allowances and one-time bonuses, thereby enhancing team engagement and satisfaction. The company aims to facilitate meaningful rewards that resonate with employees' preferences and needs, making it easier for companies to invest in their workforce.

Founded in 2018, Mythic Markets operates an investment platform that facilitates buying, selling, and trading fractional shares in alternative assets with significant fan bases. These assets include pop culture collectibles, vintage trading cards, comics, and memorabilia.

Something Navy LLC is a New York-based online retailer specializing in women's apparel and accessories. Founded by Arielle Charnas in 2009 as a fashion blog, the brand has evolved into a digitally-native lifestyle label, launching its namesake clothing line in 2018. The company offers a diverse range of products, including tops, sweaters, dresses, bottoms, coats, shoes, beauty products, and accessories such as bags and jewelry. It aims to inspire and engage its customers by providing curated fashion content alongside its retail offerings, helping women find confidence in their style through accessible fashion choices and industry insights.

Kinta Artificial Intelligence is a rapidly growing company that specializes in developing an AI-powered platform aimed at modernizing manufacturing processes. With a team of engineers, data scientists, and entrepreneurs, Kinta addresses complex manufacturing challenges by leveraging advanced technologies such as deep learning and reinforcement learning. Their platform enhances production planning, allowing manufacturers to optimize resource utilization and adapt to supply and demand uncertainties effectively. This innovative approach not only leads to near-term and recurring cost savings but also supports clients in navigating the transition to Industry 4.0. Kinta's solutions have been trusted by notable manufacturers globally, including Stanley Black & Decker and BASF, affirming its commitment to empowering the future of smart manufacturing.

Dadi is a New York-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in at-home male fertility solutions. It has developed a temperature-controlled sperm collection kit designed for discreet use and secure shipping to laboratory facilities. The kit incorporates a preservative that safeguards the sperm sample throughout the collection and delivery process. Dadi provides a comprehensive fertility report that includes detailed analyses of sperm count, concentration, and motility, along with a video of the sperm sample. The service is designed to make male fertility testing more accessible and affordable, with a one-time cost for the kit and an annual fee for sperm storage. By eliminating the need for clinic visits, Dadi aims to modernize the approach to male fertility, offering convenience and privacy to its users.

Generation Home is a new mortgage lender dedicated to making homeownership work better for everyone.

Founded in 2017, Miss Grass is a modern online magazine and e-commerce platform dedicated to cannabis consumers. It curates products and shares stories inspired by women, covering topics from cannabis basics to wellness, culture, and social issues. Headquartered in Venice, California.

Bubble Group, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in no-code development technology. Founded in 2012, it offers a platform that allows users to create web and mobile applications without the necessity of traditional coding skills. Through its code-free programming language, Bubble enables a diverse range of users, including startups and educational institutions, to build customer-facing platforms, develop internal tools, and learn programming fundamentals. The platform features customizable user interface elements, allowing users to visually design and modify applications to suit their functional requirements. By democratizing the app development process, Bubble aims to empower users to build and host their web applications independently.

Founded in 2018, Luminous Computing specializes in developing photonics chips tailored for artificial intelligence workloads. Their flagship product is an AI training and inference chip that packs the power of supercomputers into a single unit, mitigating traditional processing bottlenecks.

Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Pickle Robot Company develops collaborative robots for automating tasks along the e-commerce supply chain. Their first robot, Dill, works multiple shifts, communicates with human collaborators, and handles various parcel-related tasks such as loading/unloading trucks, palletizing/depalletizing, and preloading delivery vehicles.

Embark offers dog DNA testing that ends preventable diseases in dogs. It was founded by top experts in genomics, computational biology, and software design to sell an industry-leading dog DNA test. They use a clinical-grade CLIA-certified SNP chip to provide the most accurate and comprehensive results (200,000+ genetic markers) available on the market. Their data contributes to proprietary genetics research that will help dog owners optimize nutrition, exercise, allergies, and prevent a variety of heritable conditions. Their technological advantage, intellectual capital, and research-focus enable them to push canine health toward our shared vision of preventative veterinary care.

Gencove specializes in a software platform for efficient and cost-effective genome sequencing using low-pass sequencing methods. This enables high-throughput genomics research and diagnostics across various species.

Circle Media Labs, Inc. is a leader in providing screen time management and parental control solutions for families. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with an office in Cypress, California, the company offers several products, including Circle Home Plus and Circle with NETGEAR, which allow parents to manage online access across various connected devices in their homes. These solutions enable families to set screen time limits, block inappropriate content, and create unique profiles for individual family members. The company's device connects wirelessly to home Wi-Fi, facilitating comprehensive control over device usage, and includes features such as content filtering, time restrictions, and internet pausing capabilities. Circle Media Labs has experienced growth, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, as it supports families navigating remote learning and increased screen time. In addition to its products, the company provides valuable resources for parents, including expert advice and community support, helping them manage their family's digital lives effectively.

Girls' Night In, LLC is an online editorial platform dedicated to fostering community among women through various content and services. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Washington D.C., the company offers a Friday newsletter that focuses on self-care and provides engaging articles and blogs tailored for its female audience. In addition to its written content, Girls' Night In organizes GNI Book Club meetings throughout the United States and Canada, creating opportunities for women to connect and share their experiences. With a commitment to supporting women's well-being and community engagement, Girls' Night In continues to be a valuable resource for its subscribers.

Dadi is a New York-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in at-home male fertility solutions. It has developed a temperature-controlled sperm collection kit designed for discreet use and secure shipping to laboratory facilities. The kit incorporates a preservative that safeguards the sperm sample throughout the collection and delivery process. Dadi provides a comprehensive fertility report that includes detailed analyses of sperm count, concentration, and motility, along with a video of the sperm sample. The service is designed to make male fertility testing more accessible and affordable, with a one-time cost for the kit and an annual fee for sperm storage. By eliminating the need for clinic visits, Dadi aims to modernize the approach to male fertility, offering convenience and privacy to its users.

Supergreat is a New York-based company established in 2018 that operates a video beauty community platform. This platform enables users to share authentic reviews of skincare, makeup, scents, and hair products. By fostering a space where real individuals can exchange their experiences and opinions, Supergreat allows users to discover new beauty products, ask questions, and engage with brands they appreciate. The community-driven approach not only enhances consumer awareness and informed decision-making but also offers rewards to participants for their contributions.

Lolli, Inc. is a company that specializes in a rewards platform enabling users to earn bitcoin while shopping online. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Lolli has established partnerships with over 1,000 leading brands, allowing users to accumulate bitcoin rewards effortlessly. The platform operates through a browser extension for Chrome, as well as a mobile rewards wallet, facilitating transactions with networked merchants. When users make purchases at partner sites, Lolli earns a percentage of each sale and shares a portion of that revenue with users by depositing bitcoin directly into their Lolli wallets. This innovative approach provides users with an alternative currency for their shopping needs.

Hero is a healthcare technology company that offers medication management solutions for patients and caregivers. Its in-home system sorts and dispenses medications, provides audible and digital reminders, automates refills, and delivers real-time and historical adherence data. It also operates a remote medication management platform that collects and monitors medication-use data from patients with chronic diseases, giving caregivers and clinicians greater visibility into adherence to support better outcomes. By integrating home dispensing with remote monitoring, Hero aims to reduce medication gaps, improve treatment engagement, and enable proactive, data-driven care.

Uppercase is a retail solutions company founded in 2016 and based in New York, New York. It specializes in helping brands establish and enhance their retail presence through a comprehensive suite of services. Uppercase provides a marketplace for short-term retail space and offers tech-enabled stores, allowing brands to launch, measure, and improve their operations in key markets such as New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Vancouver. The company integrates various aspects of the retail process, including real estate, store build-outs, analytics, and staffing, to create a seamless experience for brands. By leveraging data-driven insights, Uppercase enables businesses to efficiently navigate their retail journey and achieve success in a competitive landscape.

Concourse Global is a company based in Brooklyn, New York, that has developed an online platform aimed at assisting high school counselors in identifying suitable university programs for their students. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and free, empowering students to explore their futures creatively based on their individual interests and academic backgrounds. Concourse Global provides tailored program recommendations with clear rationales, enabling counselors to support their students effectively. Additionally, the platform allows counselors to monitor each student's progress throughout the search process and offers supplementary information to refine the program suggestions, ultimately enhancing the decision-making process for higher education selection.

JetFuel is an influencer driven app promotion service.

The Lobby is a video shopping platform that connects top fashion brands with influencers, creating an engaging shopping experience reminiscent of QVC combined with TikTok. Tailored for young professionals, The Lobby simplifies the shopping process by introducing new and emerging brands weekly. Customers can request items to be delivered to their offices for a week-long trial period without any upfront fees, allowing them to experience products before making a purchase. This innovative try-before-you-buy model eliminates the risks associated with online shopping, making it a convenient and inspiring option for consumers.

TruStory is a social network platform focused on enabling users to discover and validate online claims, thereby combating misinformation. By surveying social media posts and verifying the accuracy of claims, TruStory provides a decentralized environment where users can engage in productive debates and explore diverse perspectives. The platform aims to foster open-mindedness on the internet by incentivizing users to consider multiple viewpoints and encouraging humility in discussions. Through its innovative approach, TruStory seeks to create a more informed and collaborative online community.

ShopShops is a livestream shopping platform that connects consumers with brick-and-mortar retailers across the globe, allowing users to shop from diverse stores directly through their mobile devices. Founded in 2016 by Liyia Wu, the company operates from its headquarters in New York City and Beijing. The platform offers an interactive experience, enabling customers to browse efficiently by location and access authenticated products from various brands and stores. By breaking down geographical barriers, ShopShops provides a unique shopping experience that combines curation and interaction, allowing fashion-savvy consumers to explore global retail offerings conveniently and affordably.

Nivien Therapeutics is a biomedical company focused on developing medicines that enhance chemotherapy and immunotherapy for treatment-resistant cancers. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company has developed first small-molecule inhibitors targeting the Hippo signaling pathway, a mechanism implicated in cancer resistance. Its program aims to de-risk transfers of technology assets from leading research institutes and to build a platform that advances IO-chemo combination therapies, with an emphasis on expanding options for patients who do not respond to standard treatments.

Envisagenics is a Huntington, New York-based company that develops a predictive analytics and bioinformatics platform to accelerate RNA therapeutics discovery. The cloud-based SpliceCore platform analyzes RNA sequencing data with artificial intelligence to identify splicing errors linked to disease, predict drug targets, and guide the design of RNA-based therapies. By translating transcriptomic insights into actionable targets, Envisagenics aims to reduce the time, cost, and risk of pharmaceutical development and to support partnerships with biopharma organizations. The firm focuses on uncovering RNA splicing alterations and translating them into therapeutic candidates, enabling researchers to validate targets and biomarkers more efficiently. The company originated as a spinout from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and emphasizes the use of AI and machine learning to simplify complex biomedical data for therapeutic discovery.

Vemo Education, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Reston, Virginia, dedicated to enhancing access to education for all Americans. The company specializes in income-based student financing solutions, collaborating with colleges, universities, and other educational institutions to create and manage income share agreement (ISA) programs. Vemo Education's services encompass the design of tailored financial products, analysis and creation of funding sources, as well as the origination, disbursement, and servicing of these financing options. Additionally, the company supports portfolio development and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, all aimed at reducing financial barriers and promoting economic mobility for students.

NGX Bio is an online marketplace that simplifies access to DNA sequencing services for researchers worldwide. The company connects customers with top-tier genomic resources, facilitating the completion of sequencing projects in a single transaction. By sourcing providers with available capacity, NGX Bio enhances cost-effectiveness and efficiency in project execution. The platform offers a comprehensive range of services, including design and planning, sample preparation, sequencing, and data analysis. Additionally, NGX Bio features an online project management tool that aids in sample tracking through the use of barcoded tubes and plates. This integrated approach ensures that clients receive high-quality, rapid, and affordable sequencing solutions tailored to their specific needs.