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VEIR is a company focused on innovative electricity transmission solutions using high-temperature superconductors. It has developed a unique passive evaporative cryogenic cooling technology that significantly enhances cooling efficiency, delivering twenty times the cooling power per kilogram of nitrogen flow compared to traditional mechanical methods. By utilizing commercial superconducting tape, VEIR's technology enables power delivery at transmission levels without resistive losses. This advancement allows clients to streamline permitting processes and supports the economical establishment of electric transmission lines across distribution-scale infrastructure.

Celestial AI develops a data center and artificial intelligence computing platform that uses photonics, mixed-signal ASICs, and advanced packaging to deliver sustainable improvements in AI acceleration hardware and software. Its Photonic Fabric technology enables optically scalable, disaggregated data center computing and memory, supporting deep learning and machine learning workloads. The company aims to provide an integrated platform that enhances AI performance while reducing energy use and total cost of ownership.

LightForce Orthodontics designs and manufactures customized, 3D-printed orthodontic solutions. Its product family includes Cloud Brackets, a white ceramic polycrystalline alumina bracket system; LightTray, a 3D-printed indirect bonding jig; and TurboTrays, 3D-printed guides for bite correction. The company’s technology enables precise slot dimensions and contoured edges with mass customization based on patient anatomy, and it operates a digital platform that connects orthodontists and technicians to co-create treatment plans. On-demand manufacturing supports patient-specific treatment, aiming to improve clinical outcomes and treatment efficiency.

Celestial AI develops a data center and artificial intelligence computing platform that uses photonics, mixed-signal ASICs, and advanced packaging to deliver sustainable improvements in AI acceleration hardware and software. Its Photonic Fabric technology enables optically scalable, disaggregated data center computing and memory, supporting deep learning and machine learning workloads. The company aims to provide an integrated platform that enhances AI performance while reducing energy use and total cost of ownership.

Ayar Labs develops and manufactures high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers, specializing in optical interconnect solutions. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, offers a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution for applications requiring high bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency. The company's products serve various industries such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, telecommunications, aerospace, and military.

Plus One Robotics develops advanced robotics solutions for logistics and e-commerce markets. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in creating intelligent automation systems that combine computer vision, AI, and supervised autonomy to handle parcels efficiently in warehouses and distribution centers.

SpinLaunch Inc. is a spaceflight technology development company based in Long Beach, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in creating an innovative launch system that utilizes a large mass accelerator, or centrifuge, to propel payloads into space without the use of chemical propellants. This kinetic space launch system is designed to enable on-demand launches of small satellites under various weather conditions. By spinning the payload in a vacuum to minimize friction, SpinLaunch aims to achieve speeds of approximately 3,000 miles per hour, allowing objects to be launched directly into space or providing initial thrust for further ascent with supplemental rockets. Through this approach, SpinLaunch seeks to offer a more cost-effective and sustainable alternative to traditional space launch methods.

Ayar Labs develops and manufactures high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers, specializing in optical interconnect solutions. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, offers a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution for applications requiring high bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency. The company's products serve various industries such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, telecommunications, aerospace, and military.

Celestial AI is a prominent artificial intelligence company that provides an advanced platform for users to efficiently create images, text, and presentations. Utilizing cutting-edge computer vision algorithms and natural language processing, the platform produces high-quality visual and textual content. Its intuitive design, combined with innovative features, facilitates easy content creation. Moreover, Celestial AI emphasizes intelligent data integration and prioritizes security, ensuring that users achieve impressive and reliable results.

Pavilion Data Systems Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the design and development of NVMe-over-Fabric storage platforms. The company focuses on enabling real-time performance at scale for massively-parallel applications, offering solutions that cater to sectors such as financial services, government, cloud services, media and entertainment, and research facilities. Pavilion's innovative architecture features Hyperparallel Flash Arrays, which utilize multiple controllers to surpass the limitations of traditional storage systems, providing ultra-low latency and linear scalability. By introducing a unique model called OPENCHOICE, Pavilion challenges conventional approaches to storage procurement and deployment. Founded in 2011, Pavilion Data Systems also has offices in Schiphol, the Netherlands, and Pune, India, and is recognized as a leader in a new category of storage appliances that aims to meet the ever-increasing demand for data throughput.

LightForce Orthodontics designs and manufactures customized, 3D-printed orthodontic solutions. Its product family includes Cloud Brackets, a white ceramic polycrystalline alumina bracket system; LightTray, a 3D-printed indirect bonding jig; and TurboTrays, 3D-printed guides for bite correction. The company’s technology enables precise slot dimensions and contoured edges with mass customization based on patient anatomy, and it operates a digital platform that connects orthodontists and technicians to co-create treatment plans. On-demand manufacturing supports patient-specific treatment, aiming to improve clinical outcomes and treatment efficiency.

TenaFe develops SSD controller technology for data storage solutions across client devices, data centers, and emerging edge environments. Based in Campbell, California, the company relies on patented technology to deliver reliability, performance, and energy-efficient SSDs for devices ranging from connected gadgets to personal computers and data centers, enabling improved storage reliability and energy efficiency.

Vence is a technology company that provides a hardware and software solution for livestock management, focusing on virtual fencing and autonomous animal control. Their platform employs sensors and GPS technology to enable farmers to remotely manage the movement and grazing of cattle through a smartphone application. This innovative approach not only enhances the utilization of available grazing resources but also significantly reduces costs associated with traditional fencing, such as hardware, maintenance, and labor. Additionally, Vence's system offers valuable insights into animal behavior, health, and fertility, ultimately helping livestock breeders optimize their operations and increase protein yield.

Celestial AI develops a data center and artificial intelligence computing platform that uses photonics, mixed-signal ASICs, and advanced packaging to deliver sustainable improvements in AI acceleration hardware and software. Its Photonic Fabric technology enables optically scalable, disaggregated data center computing and memory, supporting deep learning and machine learning workloads. The company aims to provide an integrated platform that enhances AI performance while reducing energy use and total cost of ownership.

LightForce Orthodontics designs and manufactures customized, 3D-printed orthodontic solutions. Its product family includes Cloud Brackets, a white ceramic polycrystalline alumina bracket system; LightTray, a 3D-printed indirect bonding jig; and TurboTrays, 3D-printed guides for bite correction. The company’s technology enables precise slot dimensions and contoured edges with mass customization based on patient anatomy, and it operates a digital platform that connects orthodontists and technicians to co-create treatment plans. On-demand manufacturing supports patient-specific treatment, aiming to improve clinical outcomes and treatment efficiency.

Ripcord is a robotic digitization company that develops platforms and software to convert physical documents into digital, searchable data and streamlined workflows. Its Canopy solution uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to capture, enrich, and organize content, enabling enterprises to simplify processes and improve accuracy. The company combines sensors, automation, and vision-guided robots to create a digital twin of information, perform document scanning and recognition, and accelerate data capture, organization, and retrieval. This supports faster, higher-quality processing and moves organizations toward paperless document management and more efficient operations. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Ripcord was founded in 2014.

Lumafield provides industrial computed tomography solutions for non-destructive testing and inspection in engineering environments. Its Neptune X-ray CT scanner enables detailed imaging to analyze internal structures and detect defects across materials. The Voyager software platform delivers cloud-based AI-powered analysis, automated inspections, and collaboration tools to support product development from design through manufacturing. Triton is a high-speed CT system designed for rapid scanning in high-volume manufacturing settings. The company serves industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices, helping to improve product quality and reliability through advanced imaging and analysis capabilities.

Pavilion Data Systems Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the design and development of NVMe-over-Fabric storage platforms. The company focuses on enabling real-time performance at scale for massively-parallel applications, offering solutions that cater to sectors such as financial services, government, cloud services, media and entertainment, and research facilities. Pavilion's innovative architecture features Hyperparallel Flash Arrays, which utilize multiple controllers to surpass the limitations of traditional storage systems, providing ultra-low latency and linear scalability. By introducing a unique model called OPENCHOICE, Pavilion challenges conventional approaches to storage procurement and deployment. Founded in 2011, Pavilion Data Systems also has offices in Schiphol, the Netherlands, and Pune, India, and is recognized as a leader in a new category of storage appliances that aims to meet the ever-increasing demand for data throughput.

PlayNitride is a Taiwan-based technology company founded in 2014 that focuses on MicroLED display technology and related products. It develops and commercializes its PixeLED display technology for high-resolution, high-contrast MicroLED displays and provides MicroLED modules and panels, supported by research, development, design, production and sales activities. The company operates in Taiwan and aims to deliver high-performance, low-power display solutions.

Desktop Metal is a global developer and manufacturer of additive manufacturing technologies, materials, and software for industrial production. The company offers a range of metal 3D printing systems, including the Production System for high-volume manufacturing, the Shop System for machine shops, the Studio System for office environments, and the Fiber printer for desktop use. It supplies materials and software that support metal, polymer, sand, and ceramic applications, enabling on-demand, digital mass production with improved speed, cost efficiency, and part quality. Desktop Metal serves automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, heavy industry, machine design, and research and development customers and operates worldwide from headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Latticework develops innovative cloud-edge solutions addressing storage, privacy, and bandwidth challenges stemming from escalating data and video consumption. Its flagship product, Amber, is an AI-powered smart storage platform offering consumers enhanced data privacy, convenience, and control.

AEye, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing advanced vision hardware, software, and algorithms for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The company’s proprietary 4Sight Intelligent Sensing Platform integrates solid-state active LiDAR with artificial intelligence and a low-light HD camera, enabling precise and reliable perception of surroundings. AEye's products, including the 4Sight A and 4Sight M sensors, along with its iDAR platform, are designed to improve safety and performance in dynamic applications by providing faster, more accurate information. The AE100 Robotic Perception System and the modular AE200 sensor further exemplify AEye’s commitment to high-performance sensing solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Dublin, California, AEye also has a global presence with offices in Germany and Korea, serving a diverse customer base primarily in the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Ambiq Micro, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the development of ultra-low power integrated circuits tailored for power-sensitive applications. Founded in 2010, the company utilizes innovative subthreshold power optimized technology to create real-time clock and microcontroller products designed for wearables, smart cards, wireless sensors, and Internet-of-Things devices. By focusing on ultra-low-power mixed-signal solutions, Ambiq Micro aims to enhance the efficiency of wireless electronics, facilitating the creation of devices that either minimize or eliminate battery use while maximizing design flexibility. The company also provides technical support services and operates additional offices in San Jose, California, as well as in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Taiwan.

SpinLaunch Inc. is a spaceflight technology development company based in Long Beach, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in creating an innovative launch system that utilizes a large mass accelerator, or centrifuge, to propel payloads into space without the use of chemical propellants. This kinetic space launch system is designed to enable on-demand launches of small satellites under various weather conditions. By spinning the payload in a vacuum to minimize friction, SpinLaunch aims to achieve speeds of approximately 3,000 miles per hour, allowing objects to be launched directly into space or providing initial thrust for further ascent with supplemental rockets. Through this approach, SpinLaunch seeks to offer a more cost-effective and sustainable alternative to traditional space launch methods.

Qumulo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a file data platform tailored for multi-cloud environments, facilitating enterprise data management. The core offering, Qumulo software, is an enterprise hybrid cloud file storage solution that delivers real-time visibility and control over data across various environments, from data centers to public clouds. Qumulo enables secure, shared access to unstructured data through protocols like SMB, NFS, and REST. The company also provides a range of storage solutions, including NVMe file storage systems and hybrid SSD platforms, alongside professional services such as installation, data migration, advanced training, consulting, and systems health checks. Qumulo serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, media and entertainment organizations, research facilities, and sectors such as healthcare and the public sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Qumulo has expanded its presence with additional offices worldwide.

Formlabs designs and manufactures professional 3D printing systems and materials for engineers, designers, educators, and manufacturers. The company offers high-resolution stereolithography printers such as Form 3, Form 3B, and Form 3L, along with post-processing equipment Form Wash and Form Cure, and the SLS-based Fuse 1 printer. It develops in-house high-performance resins and materials used across industries including education, dentistry, healthcare, jewelry, and manufacturing. Its software ecosystem includes PreForm, which prepares models for printing, and Form Cell for automated manufacturing. Formlabs serves customers worldwide and maintains headquarters in Somerville, Massachusetts with international offices. The company focuses on enabling designers and engineers to produce detailed, functional parts and complex geometries, expanding access to professional-grade 3D printing through scalable hardware, materials, and software solutions.

Shoof Technologies, Inc. is a company specializing in advanced wireless technology tailored for the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and logistics sectors. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, Shoof develops a collaborative network that connects and transports data from various assets to the cloud in a reliable, secure, and cost-effective manner. The company's solutions leverage edge intelligence and an open architecture to facilitate efficient tracking and monitoring of assets, ensuring flexible access to cloud data. By offering a simple subscription model, Shoof aims to provide its clients with a low-cost infrastructure that meets the demands of modern industrial applications.

Ripcord is a robotic digitization company that develops platforms and software to convert physical documents into digital, searchable data and streamlined workflows. Its Canopy solution uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to capture, enrich, and organize content, enabling enterprises to simplify processes and improve accuracy. The company combines sensors, automation, and vision-guided robots to create a digital twin of information, perform document scanning and recognition, and accelerate data capture, organization, and retrieval. This supports faster, higher-quality processing and moves organizations toward paperless document management and more efficient operations. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Ripcord was founded in 2014.

Ripcord is a robotic digitization company that develops platforms and software to convert physical documents into digital, searchable data and streamlined workflows. Its Canopy solution uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to capture, enrich, and organize content, enabling enterprises to simplify processes and improve accuracy. The company combines sensors, automation, and vision-guided robots to create a digital twin of information, perform document scanning and recognition, and accelerate data capture, organization, and retrieval. This supports faster, higher-quality processing and moves organizations toward paperless document management and more efficient operations. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Ripcord was founded in 2014.

Pavilion Data Systems Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the design and development of NVMe-over-Fabric storage platforms. The company focuses on enabling real-time performance at scale for massively-parallel applications, offering solutions that cater to sectors such as financial services, government, cloud services, media and entertainment, and research facilities. Pavilion's innovative architecture features Hyperparallel Flash Arrays, which utilize multiple controllers to surpass the limitations of traditional storage systems, providing ultra-low latency and linear scalability. By introducing a unique model called OPENCHOICE, Pavilion challenges conventional approaches to storage procurement and deployment. Founded in 2011, Pavilion Data Systems also has offices in Schiphol, the Netherlands, and Pune, India, and is recognized as a leader in a new category of storage appliances that aims to meet the ever-increasing demand for data throughput.

AEye, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing advanced vision hardware, software, and algorithms for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The company’s proprietary 4Sight Intelligent Sensing Platform integrates solid-state active LiDAR with artificial intelligence and a low-light HD camera, enabling precise and reliable perception of surroundings. AEye's products, including the 4Sight A and 4Sight M sensors, along with its iDAR platform, are designed to improve safety and performance in dynamic applications by providing faster, more accurate information. The AE100 Robotic Perception System and the modular AE200 sensor further exemplify AEye’s commitment to high-performance sensing solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Dublin, California, AEye also has a global presence with offices in Germany and Korea, serving a diverse customer base primarily in the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Qumulo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a file data platform tailored for multi-cloud environments, facilitating enterprise data management. The core offering, Qumulo software, is an enterprise hybrid cloud file storage solution that delivers real-time visibility and control over data across various environments, from data centers to public clouds. Qumulo enables secure, shared access to unstructured data through protocols like SMB, NFS, and REST. The company also provides a range of storage solutions, including NVMe file storage systems and hybrid SSD platforms, alongside professional services such as installation, data migration, advanced training, consulting, and systems health checks. Qumulo serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, media and entertainment organizations, research facilities, and sectors such as healthcare and the public sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Qumulo has expanded its presence with additional offices worldwide.

Desktop Metal is a global developer and manufacturer of additive manufacturing technologies, materials, and software for industrial production. The company offers a range of metal 3D printing systems, including the Production System for high-volume manufacturing, the Shop System for machine shops, the Studio System for office environments, and the Fiber printer for desktop use. It supplies materials and software that support metal, polymer, sand, and ceramic applications, enabling on-demand, digital mass production with improved speed, cost efficiency, and part quality. Desktop Metal serves automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, heavy industry, machine design, and research and development customers and operates worldwide from headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Formlabs designs and manufactures professional 3D printing systems and materials for engineers, designers, educators, and manufacturers. The company offers high-resolution stereolithography printers such as Form 3, Form 3B, and Form 3L, along with post-processing equipment Form Wash and Form Cure, and the SLS-based Fuse 1 printer. It develops in-house high-performance resins and materials used across industries including education, dentistry, healthcare, jewelry, and manufacturing. Its software ecosystem includes PreForm, which prepares models for printing, and Form Cell for automated manufacturing. Formlabs serves customers worldwide and maintains headquarters in Somerville, Massachusetts with international offices. The company focuses on enabling designers and engineers to produce detailed, functional parts and complex geometries, expanding access to professional-grade 3D printing through scalable hardware, materials, and software solutions.

Qumulo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a file data platform tailored for multi-cloud environments, facilitating enterprise data management. The core offering, Qumulo software, is an enterprise hybrid cloud file storage solution that delivers real-time visibility and control over data across various environments, from data centers to public clouds. Qumulo enables secure, shared access to unstructured data through protocols like SMB, NFS, and REST. The company also provides a range of storage solutions, including NVMe file storage systems and hybrid SSD platforms, alongside professional services such as installation, data migration, advanced training, consulting, and systems health checks. Qumulo serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, media and entertainment organizations, research facilities, and sectors such as healthcare and the public sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Qumulo has expanded its presence with additional offices worldwide.

Motiv Inc. is a personal technology company established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of fitness tracking rings and wearable products designed to integrate seamlessly into users' daily lives. Motiv's offerings include an application that complements its ring products by providing data tracking, notifications, and additional features. The wearable devices measure key health metrics such as heart rate, steps, and sleep activity, enhancing users' understanding of their fitness levels. Motiv sells its products online, aiming to deliver both aesthetic appeal and user-friendly experiences. As of April 2020, Motiv operates as a subsidiary of Proxy Technologies, Inc.

Crossbar Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2008, specializing in the development and licensing of resistive RAM (ReRAM) technology. This innovative memory solution enables the storage of up to one terabyte of data on a chip the size of a postage stamp, offering significant advantages in terms of power efficiency and performance. Crossbar's ReRAM products cater to a variety of applications, including consumer electronics, mobile devices, enterprise storage, cloud computing, and industrial sensors. By providing a new approach to data storage and processing, Crossbar's technology allows designers to rethink traditional memory paradigms, facilitating the integration of compute and storage subsystems in both edge and cloud environments. The company's advancements are positioned to transform the landscape of non-volatile memory and enable new capabilities in electronics innovation.

ElastixAI is developing an AI inference platform designed to optimize how large language models are run.