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Arlo Health provides a health benefits platform for small and medium-sized businesses, offering affordable, employee-centric health coverage. The company develops an AI-powered health insurance platform with plan management, concierge support, and predictable renewal rates to help organizations control costs, improve employee satisfaction, and streamline benefits administration.

Zeitview is an aerial data analytics company specializing in drone services for energy and infrastructure sectors. It uses AI and machine learning to analyze visual data, providing actionable insights that enhance asset performance and longevity. Zeitview serves industries such as solar, wind, property management, telecommunications, and utilities.

Keragon operates a healthcare integration and automation platform designed to simplify and automate workflows. It connects disparate systems within healthcare organizations, automating tasks such as appointment scheduling, patient intake, billing, and more. This enables healthcare product teams to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve patient care.

1up is a New York City-based developer of a sales knowledge automation platform that helps sales and IT teams answer questions about product security and compliance, RFPs, and security questionnaires more quickly. The platform employs a Slack chatbot to generate immediate, contextually relevant responses, enabling sales representatives to obtain complete answers on the first try while maintaining data control and visibility. Trusted by enterprise customers worldwide, the solution supports faster, consistent information delivery across departments and industries.

AI-accelerated Participant Relationship Management (PRM) for Clinical Research

Jiko is a technology-driven financial institution that offers a unique debit card service, Jiko Solid, which enables users to track and manage their expenses securely, both online and offline. The company provides cashback on every transaction, single-use virtual cards, and allows users to invest their money in safe assets like US Treasury bills, all with no minimum balance requirements. Jiko operates through a user-friendly mobile application and is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and Reykjavik. As a vertically integrated financial institution, Jiko combines a nationally chartered bank and a registered broker-dealer to hold cash as T-bills, ensuring safety and yield for its users.

Arcade allows its users to create interactive bits of their product that they can share on their website, blog, or social media. The company was founded in 2021 and is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

Founded in 2020, BrightAI is headquartered in Hillsborough, California. The company specializes in developing autonomous infrastructure intelligence systems that make physical infrastructure visible and actionable through real-time monitoring devices like cameras, phones, drones, and custom-built tools.

GlassFlow is a Python-based solution for creating and maintaining event-driven data pipelines. It simplifies infrastructure management with serverless execution and built-in interfaces, allowing data teams to build and transform pipelines quickly.

Feno is a pioneering oral health company that aims to improve overall health by addressing oral health issues. It develops innovative, tech-driven products such as the 20-second Feno Smartbrush, an at-home oral scanner, and AI-powered digital oral health coaches. These solutions, which leverage advanced technologies and proprietary formulations, empower individuals to take control of their oral health, thereby potentially reducing the risk of systemic health conditions like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Bland AI provides infrastructure for building AI-powered phone applications at scale. Its platform offers API-driven services for AI-infused inbound and outbound calls, enabling businesses across various sectors to develop custom AI agents.

Apex designs and manufactures small satellites tailored for various space missions. The company focuses on streamlining satellite production by integrating modular hardware and standardized software systems. Apex offers platforms that support Earth observation, communications, and scientific research applications. Its approach emphasizes scalable manufacturing processes to meet the growing demand for satellite deployment. Apex collaborates with clients to customize satellite configurations based on mission-specific requirements.

Eventual is a technology company that specializes in creating software and services to safeguard real estate owners from emerging climate-related risks. Their core product is a sophisticated insurance predictability platform, which helps property owners secure stable insurance premiums for extended periods, shielding them from unexpected cost increases and providing financial certainty.

OurSky is a platform dedicated to space applications. It provides real-time observational data and analysis of objects and activities in space, utilizing advanced telescopes and data processing capabilities. The platform supports satellite operations, space domain awareness, and scientific research.

Crate is an AI-powered platform for saving, organizing, and sharing online content. The service collects data from across the internet and provides automatic sorting and categorization, along with AI-generated summaries, to help users find and use saved material. Content can be captured from anywhere via a browser extension, enabling easy access to organized information. Founded in 2021, Crate is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Founded in 2019, Clair offers real-time wage access for hourly workers through its instant pay service. It provides digital banking services including debit cards and savings accounts, with no fees for users. Clair partners with employers and workforce management platforms to improve employee retention and financial wellness.

Founded in 2011, Ynsect is a biotech company specializing in insect farming and processing. It produces feed for fish and poultry using insects as a sustainable protein source. The company also develops products for non-food applications such as organic fertilizers and bioenergy.

Renew is a technology company established in 2021 that focuses on enhancing the residential rental experience for tenants. Its platform serves as a navigation tool for renters, providing options for lease renewals or assisting in the search for new homes within a community's portfolio. By partnering with large institutional real estate owners, Renew aims to streamline the rental process, making it easier for individuals to manage their housing decisions, whether they are considering staying in their current apartment or relocating across the country. The company has successfully launched its services across tens of thousands of homes and has secured over $8 million in seed funding, backed by a team with expertise in both real estate and technology.

Hathora is a developer of a multiplayer gaming development framework that facilitates the creation and launch of online games. The company provides a cloud platform designed for running applications at scale, equipped with features such as autoscaling, multi-region deployments, monitoring analytics, and migration management. This platform allows game developers to concentrate on the specific functionalities of their games, while Hathora's framework effectively manages the underlying infrastructure and essential abstractions needed to prototype and scale games efficiently. By streamlining the development process, Hathora aims to enhance the gaming experience for both developers and players.

Switch Therapeutics is a biotechnology company founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on revolutionizing RNA interference (RNAi) therapies by developing biomarker-gated genetic medicines. These innovative therapies utilize nucleic acid nanotechnology and RNAi science to target a variety of diseases, particularly those affecting the central nervous system and other systemic conditions with significant unmet medical needs. Switch Therapeutics aims to provide healthcare providers with RNA molecules and therapies that can be activated selectively in specific cells, enhancing the precision of treatments for central nervous system diseases.

Polybase Labs is a company that specializes in providing a web3 platform for database management, leveraging blockchain technology to ensure a decentralized and secure approach to data storage. The platform supports various types of data, including user profiles and transaction histories, utilizing zero-knowledge technology to enhance information security, privacy, and integrity. By offering a robust solution for developers and organizations, Polybase Labs facilitates the secure management of sensitive data while promoting decentralized storage solutions.

R-Zero specializes in smart building technology, providing real-time insights to optimize indoor spaces. Their solutions include Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring, energy-efficient HVAC systems, space utilization sensors, and occupancy-based controls. The platform is user-friendly, secure, scalable, and helps prepare buildings for future challenges.

Zeitview is an aerial data analytics company specializing in drone services for energy and infrastructure sectors. It uses AI and machine learning to analyze visual data, providing actionable insights that enhance asset performance and longevity. Zeitview serves industries such as solar, wind, property management, telecommunications, and utilities.

Founded in 2016, Bionaut Labs specializes in developing intra-tissue navigation platforms using micro-robots for precise anatomical targeting. Its innovative technology enables remote-controlled delivery of therapeutics to challenging clinical settings, revolutionizing the treatment of central nervous system disorders and other diseases.

Heroic Story is a technology company developing an AI-enabled virtual writing platform that helps authors craft and monetize stories. The platform supports writers in building consistent writing habits, offers training for users of all levels, and enables scheduling sessions with other writers to reduce distractions and foster collaboration. By combining creative tooling with learning and peer interaction, Heroic Story aims to reshape storytelling and creator economics and empower authors to produce meaningful work more efficiently.

Ayble Health is a clinically-backed digital health platform focused on gastroenterology care. It utilizes data-driven machine learning technology to deliver precise dietary analysis and holistic support for individuals with gastrointestinal conditions. The platform enables users to track their daily food consumption and provides health assessments, consultations with dietitians, and monitoring of health insights. Ayble Health aims to empower users to maintain optimal gut health through comprehensive and personalized care solutions.

222 is a social platform that enables users to connect with new people, discover local activities, and deepen relationships through in-person experiences. The platform focuses on quality social interactions and uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to match individuals with similar tastes and preferences based on a survey about social events, helping users form meaningful connections and expand their networks.

Jiko is a technology-driven financial institution that offers a unique debit card service, Jiko Solid, which enables users to track and manage their expenses securely, both online and offline. The company provides cashback on every transaction, single-use virtual cards, and allows users to invest their money in safe assets like US Treasury bills, all with no minimum balance requirements. Jiko operates through a user-friendly mobile application and is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and Reykjavik. As a vertically integrated financial institution, Jiko combines a nationally chartered bank and a registered broker-dealer to hold cash as T-bills, ensuring safety and yield for its users.

Ellipse is a technology company specializing in EMV-integrated card security code solutions to reduce CNP fraud and false declines. It offers a battery-free display card technology that allows card manufacturers to incorporate display cards into their products with existing equipment.

HopSkipDrive, Inc. is a transportation service provider that specializes in ridesharing for children aged five and older. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company offers a platform that allows parents to pre-schedule rides for their children with vetted drivers, ensuring safe and reliable transportation to schools and activities. HopSkipDrive serves a diverse clientele, including families, schools, and government agencies, and has established contracts with over 400 school districts. The company operates in 21 major markets across 12 states, having successfully transported 2 million riders to more than 16,000 schools while covering over 20 million miles. Its focus on child safety and dependable service distinguishes it in the transportation sector.

Open Raven, Inc. is a data security company that specializes in data protection through its innovative platform designed to assess and manage data risk for enterprises. Founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, California, Open Raven offers solutions that map data stores across cloud environments and corporate networks, enabling organizations to identify sensitive and exposed data. Its platform provides visibility and control to prevent data breaches, alerting security teams to potential risks and unauthorized access. With features such as pre-built connectors and an open-source model, Open Raven aims to empower businesses to safeguard their data effectively and manage compliance incidents in modern cloud infrastructures.

Remento provides a digital storytelling platform that helps families capture and preserve memories through recorded conversations. The platform offers automated interviews with curated prompts created by storytellers, neuroscientists, and memory researchers, enabling users to record responses from any device. Recordings are organized in a private library and can be shared easily without extensive editing. In addition to digital collections, Remento enables turning memories into personalized keepsake books with written stories, photos, and QR codes linking to the original recordings, helping families preserve voices and stories across generations.

CertifyOS is a data intelligence company focused on enhancing the accessibility of provider data within the U.S. healthcare system. Its platform automates the entire provider network management lifecycle through an API-first, user interface agnostic approach. By integrating with numerous primary sources, CertifyOS facilitates near real-time verification and credentialing processes for provider enrollment. This capability positions the company as a comprehensive solution for insurance companies and virtual care providers, allowing them to efficiently manage and scale their provider networks while simplifying tasks such as licensing, monitoring, and sourcing providers.

Modern Animal is a veterinary platform and clinic operator based in Los Angeles that combines in-clinic care with at-home services and a mobile app. The company provides general and preventive veterinary care, including wellness visits, vaccinations, parasite prevention, routine labs, dental care, and surgeries such as spays and mass removals, along with diagnostics like ultrasound and radiology, and nutritional and behavioral assessments. Through its platform, clients can access unlimited exams, 24/7 virtual care, in-app prescription requests and delivery, and flexible options such as walk-in and drop-off visits. The business supports a membership model designed to deepen relationships among doctors, pets and owners while leveraging technology and design to improve access, convenience and the overall pet-care experience.

Cordial is a developer of a cross-channel messaging and data platform that empowers marketers to deliver personalized and emotionally intelligent communications to their customers. The platform allows businesses to collect, normalize, and activate real-time data from various sources within their technology stack, enabling them to create tailored messages that adapt to changing customer signals. By providing tools to capture and respond to customer behavior, Cordial facilitates meaningful interactions across digital devices, helping brands engage effectively with their audiences. More than 200 brands, including notable names like 1-800 Contacts, La Quinta, and Revolve, utilize Cordial's services to streamline their technology, reduce data silos, and enhance customer experiences that drive business impact.

DSCVR is an innovative Web3 social network designed to reward users for their content contributions while seamlessly integrating cryptocurrency features. The platform addresses usability challenges associated with crypto products, aiming to facilitate broader adoption of Web3 technologies. It has garnered significant traction among crypto and NFT communities, positioning itself as a launchpad for tokenized communities. Users can establish governance rules, define roles, and distribute rewards through airdrops, all within the social network. Additionally, DSCVR enables peer-to-peer transactions of NFTs and airdrops directly to user accounts, eliminating the need for external wallets and addresses. Built entirely on the Internet Computer, DSCVR serves as a decentralized protocol that enhances user engagement and monetization opportunities through its open application programming interface.

Founded in 2015, Canvas Medical specializes in developing software for independent primary care practices. Its platform integrates clinical data with practice management workflows, offering features such as intuitive interface, automated tasks, and enhanced patient engagement.

The Cool Down is a startup that empowers Americans with engaging content about the future of sustainability. Led by Dave Finocchio, former CEO of Bleacher Report, and Anna Robertson, an industry veteran from Disney and Yahoo, the company showcases progress in climate space for wellness and recovery.

Invoca is a leader in conversation intelligence AI, empowering marketing, e-commerce, and contact center teams to boost revenue by extracting insights from customer calls. Its platform integrates with major tech platforms, enabling automated actions based on conversation data for enhanced digital touchpoints and improved experiences.

Astral is an AI‑driven platform that transforms existing content libraries into personalized digital experiences. It automatically generates social media campaigns, email copy, landing pages, and SEO‑optimized blog posts, while providing AI‑powered chat interactions that draw from the user’s own content. The system helps businesses repurpose intellectual property across multiple channels, driving audience growth and new revenue streams. By answering audience questions, creating new content formats, and tailoring marketing campaigns, Astral enables companies to capture and nurture leads, ultimately boosting sales.

Stage removes the engineering and data lift required to improve how you price, package, and sell your SaaS products. With our application and APIs, we unlock flexible plans, feature gating and paywalls, adjustable trials, add-ons, usage monitoring, and more to increase paid conversion, sales efficiency, and contract values without engineering. We help software businesses capture all the value they create.

Parfait is an innovative platform that specializes in wig customization by leveraging facial recognition and artificial intelligence technology. This online service allows users to create personalized three-dimensional hair models that align with their desired styles, including wigs and various hair extensions such as clip-ins, braids, bundles, and closures. By offering a seamless and interactive experience, Parfait enables customers to visualize realistic results in real-time, making it easier for them to customize their hair products from the comfort of their own homes. The platform aims to transform the hair customization market by providing a user-friendly interface that caters to individual preferences and enhances the overall shopping experience.

Dayslice develops a business management platform that automates key administrative tasks such as appointment booking, payment processing, testimonial collection, and provides insights. This enables businesses to improve customer engagement, streamline operations, and enhance service delivery.

VADE Group Inc., established in 2017 and based in Durham, North Carolina, specializes in IoT camera technology for parking management. The company develops solar-powered, LTE-connected cameras that detect vehicle occupancy in parking spots, providing real-time availability data via a mobile application for drivers. Additionally, VADE offers a wayfinding app for citizens and businesses, and supplies data on parking habits to governments, businesses, and municipalities. The company's proprietary computer vision tools and automated payment systems enhance the convenience and efficiency of parking.

Laurel develops advanced AI-driven timekeeping software for professionals across various service industries, initially focusing on enterprise law firms. Its platform automatically generates timesheets by analyzing clean data, providing insights into time allocation and enhancing revenue.

Endgame enhances enterprise sales by turning sellers into trusted advisors. It integrates first- and third-party data sources like emails, calls, CRM, LinkedIn, news, and financial reports to provide intelligent, actionable insights for every account and contact. This enables sales teams to prepare effectively for meetings and prioritize high-value opportunities based on behavioral signals.

CertifyOS is a data intelligence company focused on enhancing the accessibility of provider data within the U.S. healthcare system. Its platform automates the entire provider network management lifecycle through an API-first, user interface agnostic approach. By integrating with numerous primary sources, CertifyOS facilitates near real-time verification and credentialing processes for provider enrollment. This capability positions the company as a comprehensive solution for insurance companies and virtual care providers, allowing them to efficiently manage and scale their provider networks while simplifying tasks such as licensing, monitoring, and sourcing providers.

WithOthers is a music impact events platform founded in 2021 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in connecting artists and fans through activism and music, facilitating the creation of local events that foster community engagement. WithOthers provides tools and support for live creators to establish networks with local event organizers, enhancing the overall event experience. Its innovative token-based ticketing technology simplifies the process for event creators, making shows more meaningful, profitable, and engaging for audiences. By empowering organizations across various sectors, WithOthers helps mobilize communities to support their missions through impactful events.

Creator Now is an online educational platform designed to foster a community of digital creators. It offers a suite of tools including an online film school, networking features to connect creators based on channel size, content niches, and geography, a storytelling boot camp, and an e-commerce platform. This enables creators to learn from one another, publish videos, collaborate with brands, and participate in prize competitions.

Hairtelligence is using computer vision technology that enables customers to customize their hair wigs and extensions, all from the comfort of their home. This is the first direct-to-consumer customization business model, eliminating the need for in person visits, and removing the costs associated with customization from traditional stylists. Our service generates customizable 3D hair models that match wigs and other hair extensions, such as clip-ins, braids, bundles, and closures that we manufacture, customize and sell, allowing the user to visualize realistic product results in real time. By capturing the dimensions of our customers facial features to measure wig, closure, and frontal fit, using color identification to match skin tone to lace tint, and allowing our customers to select the color and cut of their hairstyle, we provide fully customized wigs, weave bundles, frontals, and closures with a single purchase. The company was co-founded by Isoken Igbinedion and Ifueko Igbinedion.

Path offers a proprietary HR platform optimized for mobile use, featuring tools such as calendar, document storage, and contact portals.

Pinwheel is the market-leading payroll data connectivity platform. Fintechs and financial institutions alike trust Pinwheel to access the data and controls within traditional and non-traditional payroll platforms to update direct deposits, streamline income and employment verification, improve underwriting, power earned wage access, and build innovative new products. With consumer permissioning, Pinwheel connects to the majority of these providers, covering over 1,400+ platforms and nearly 80% of anyone receiving a paycheck in the US, to enable market-leading fintechs, like Block (formerly Square), to easily access and update the payroll data of more than 100 million US-based employed people. Pinwheel is the only provider that handles both direct deposit switching and the provision of income and employment data to be Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) compliant with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). To learn more, visit www.pinwheelapi.com.

Arcade allows its users to create interactive bits of their product that they can share on their website, blog, or social media. The company was founded in 2021 and is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

Landline streamlines travel by integrating air and ground transportation. Its platform enables airlines to offer door-to-door travel options, reducing passenger stress with features like seamless bag check, automatic connection protection, and off-airport check-in.

Reveleer is a healthcare software and services company that operates a Software-as-a-Service analytics platform focused on medical record analysis and targeted solutions. Founded in 2009 and based in Glendale, California, the company enables payers across Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial sectors to effectively manage risk adjustment and quality improvement programs. Reveleer's platform provides a comprehensive suite of services, including medical record collection, retrieval, coding, and abstraction, all integrated into a single system. Additionally, the company offers professional services such as abstractor training, auditing, and strategic assessments to enhance operational practices and data management. Formerly known as Health Data Vision, Inc., Reveleer rebranded in August 2019 to reflect its commitment to empowering healthcare organizations to take control of their data and improve coding accuracy.

Founded in 2014, Density Inc. specializes in developing sensors and Sensor-as-a-Service that measure and manage human traffic through doors in real-time without compromising privacy. Its products include Density API for real-time foot traffic data access and Occupancy Analytics Platform for connected buildings. Applications span across various sectors such as corporate offices, schools, workplaces, and higher education.

Martie is an online grocery platform focused on reducing food waste by diverting surplus pantry staples from landfills. The company delivers these products directly to customers' doorsteps, making food more accessible and affordable. By offering significant discounts on overstock inventory, Martie enables customers to purchase their favorite pantry goods at a fraction of the usual price, while simultaneously contributing to environmental sustainability efforts.

Zeitview is an aerial data analytics company specializing in drone services for energy and infrastructure sectors. It uses AI and machine learning to analyze visual data, providing actionable insights that enhance asset performance and longevity. Zeitview serves industries such as solar, wind, property management, telecommunications, and utilities.

Outer, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in the manufacture of outdoor furniture. Founded in 2017 and originally known as Jia Outdoor, Inc., the company rebranded in 2018 to better reflect its mission of enhancing outdoor living. Outer designs its products with input from experienced furniture designer Terry Lin and produces them in a family-owned factory led by CEO Jiake Liu. The company focuses on creating durable, eco-conscious furniture from sustainable materials, ensuring that its offerings can withstand harsh outdoor conditions. Since its inception, Outer has experienced significant growth, increasing its revenue elevenfold by 2020 and expanding its workforce substantially in a short period.

Market is a business focused on enhancing financial health and fostering partnerships within various industries. Founded in 2019 and based in Santa Monica, California, it provides advisory services that assist direct-to-consumer and app-based companies in gaining insights into their financial performance. By offering analytics and insights, Market empowers businesses to make informed decisions and improve their overall financial health. Additionally, Market facilitates better understanding among companies, helping them identify and connect with potential partners to drive growth.

Modern Animal is a veterinary platform and clinic operator based in Los Angeles that combines in-clinic care with at-home services and a mobile app. The company provides general and preventive veterinary care, including wellness visits, vaccinations, parasite prevention, routine labs, dental care, and surgeries such as spays and mass removals, along with diagnostics like ultrasound and radiology, and nutritional and behavioral assessments. Through its platform, clients can access unlimited exams, 24/7 virtual care, in-app prescription requests and delivery, and flexible options such as walk-in and drop-off visits. The business supports a membership model designed to deepen relationships among doctors, pets and owners while leveraging technology and design to improve access, convenience and the overall pet-care experience.

Modern Animal is a veterinary platform and clinic operator based in Los Angeles that combines in-clinic care with at-home services and a mobile app. The company provides general and preventive veterinary care, including wellness visits, vaccinations, parasite prevention, routine labs, dental care, and surgeries such as spays and mass removals, along with diagnostics like ultrasound and radiology, and nutritional and behavioral assessments. Through its platform, clients can access unlimited exams, 24/7 virtual care, in-app prescription requests and delivery, and flexible options such as walk-in and drop-off visits. The business supports a membership model designed to deepen relationships among doctors, pets and owners while leveraging technology and design to improve access, convenience and the overall pet-care experience.

inVia Robotics LLC, based in Agoura Hills, California, specializes in developing automation solutions for warehouses, focusing on inventory management and order fulfillment. The company's primary product is the inVia Dynamic Automated Storage and Retrieval System, designed to streamline ground-to-pick operations for e-commerce retailers and logistics providers. This system employs robotics management software to efficiently retrieve items from shelves and deliver them to pack stations or shipping areas, enhancing fulfillment efficiency and productivity within warehouses.

Adway International, Inc., established in 2018 and based in Beverly Hills, California, specializes in out-of-home advertising services. It offers a digital advertising platform enabling advertisers to launch and monitor their campaigns, and provides vehicle-based advertisement display services using projection technology to show static images and full HD video. This innovative approach allows for flexible and targeted geo-fencing, making Adway a unique player in the advertising industry.

Endgame enhances enterprise sales by turning sellers into trusted advisors. It integrates first- and third-party data sources like emails, calls, CRM, LinkedIn, news, and financial reports to provide intelligent, actionable insights for every account and contact. This enables sales teams to prepare effectively for meetings and prioritize high-value opportunities based on behavioral signals.

Zeitview is an aerial data analytics company specializing in drone services for energy and infrastructure sectors. It uses AI and machine learning to analyze visual data, providing actionable insights that enhance asset performance and longevity. Zeitview serves industries such as solar, wind, property management, telecommunications, and utilities.

Pinwheel is the market-leading payroll data connectivity platform. Fintechs and financial institutions alike trust Pinwheel to access the data and controls within traditional and non-traditional payroll platforms to update direct deposits, streamline income and employment verification, improve underwriting, power earned wage access, and build innovative new products. With consumer permissioning, Pinwheel connects to the majority of these providers, covering over 1,400+ platforms and nearly 80% of anyone receiving a paycheck in the US, to enable market-leading fintechs, like Block (formerly Square), to easily access and update the payroll data of more than 100 million US-based employed people. Pinwheel is the only provider that handles both direct deposit switching and the provision of income and employment data to be Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) compliant with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). To learn more, visit www.pinwheelapi.com.

Founded in 2018, Britive is a cloud security company headquartered in Glendale, California with an additional office in Bengaluru, India. It provides a cloud-native solution for privileged access administration across multi-cloud environments, empowering teams to implement best practices like just-in-time access and zero standing privileges. The platform offers rapid discovery of privileged access blind spots and increases operational efficiency.

Rally is an investment platform that enables individuals to buy and sell fractional equity shares in various collectible assets, such as sports cards, classic cars, vintage watches, and rare books. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Rally aims to democratize access to alternative investments, which have traditionally been limited to a select group of investors. By providing a marketplace that emphasizes liquidity and transparency, Rally allows members from all income levels to participate in the ownership of high-value collectibles, fostering a more inclusive investment environment.

Safe is an app that provides an email security service that verifies contacts. Safe was founded in 2021.

GumGum, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence, particularly in computer vision and natural language processing. Founded in 2006, the company focuses on unlocking the value of visual content generated across various platforms, including the web and broadcast television. GumGum provides a range of services, such as in-image advertising, influencer marketing, targeted media buying, and site monetization. Its flagship products include GumGum Visual Intelligence, a platform for real-time visual listening that assists brands in identifying and activating online imagery, and AdBuilder, which allows brands to create and manage in-image and in-screen advertisements. By using advanced machine learning and deep learning technologies, GumGum enhances contextual advertising and aids marketers in maximizing the media value of their investments. The company maintains a presence with additional offices in major cities across the United States, as well as locations in London and Sydney.

Founded in 2011, Territory Foods is a chef-prepared meal delivery service based in Arlington, VA. It offers personalized, nutritionist-approved menus featuring fresh, healthy meals tailored to various dietary preferences and regional tastes. Its rotating menus are responsibly sourced, free of refined sugars, gluten, and dairy, and can be customized to meet specific dietary templates like Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, and Keto.

Finary is an investing social platform designed to foster a digital community for emerging investors. Launched as part of the Y Combinator Winter 2021 Batch, the platform allows users to engage in discussions about their investments with friends, discover new investing communities, and execute trades in the market. By enabling investors to connect their accounts, Finary facilitates a collaborative environment where users can share insights and strategies, enhancing their overall investment experience.

Founded in 2015, Canvas Medical specializes in developing software for independent primary care practices. Its platform integrates clinical data with practice management workflows, offering features such as intuitive interface, automated tasks, and enhanced patient engagement.

Path offers a proprietary HR platform optimized for mobile use, featuring tools such as calendar, document storage, and contact portals.

Bevy Labs, Inc. offers a comprehensive enterprise-grade platform designed for managing and scaling virtual events and community programs. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, Bevy provides a web-based software solution that enables organizations to efficiently plan, promote, and execute various types of virtual conferences and community events. The platform includes tools for automated communications, video hosting, and integration with existing marketing and CRM systems, along with advanced analytics and data security features. Bevy serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, universities, and community organizations, empowering them to foster local brand advocacy and build thriving global communities through effective event management.

Founded in 2016, Bionaut Labs specializes in developing intra-tissue navigation platforms using micro-robots for precise anatomical targeting. Its innovative technology enables remote-controlled delivery of therapeutics to challenging clinical settings, revolutionizing the treatment of central nervous system disorders and other diseases.

Nanit is a company that specializes in developing advanced monitoring devices for infants, utilizing artificial intelligence and computer vision technologies. Its innovative products are designed to track and analyze baby sleep behavior and patterns in real-time. By employing cutting-edge algorithms, Nanit's devices provide parents with valuable insights into their children's sleep, including behavioral analysis, expert advice, and nightly video summaries. The firm comprises a team of scientists, parents, and designers who are dedicated to enhancing the early stages of human life through safer and smarter solutions. With a background from notable companies, the team is committed to creating products that support parents in caring for their children effectively.

Loupe is a live eCommerce streaming platform developing a mobile application used to collect sports cards. Its application offers exciting new ways to buy, sell, invest, and collect sports cards that enable users to reinvent sports card games at a whole new level. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Projector, established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing collaborative visual storytelling tools for developers and product teams. Their platform enables professionals to create engaging content such as videos, GIFs, social media posts, and presentations outside the confines of their app, enhancing overall product experiences.

In&Motion develops wearable smart protection systems designed to reduce injuries from falls. Its flagship ski airbag vest monitors skiers’ movements in real time to anticipate a fall and inflate the airbag before impact, protecting critical areas. The system relies on embedded sensors and algorithms to detect loss of balance and trigger inflation, enabling safety for athletes and enthusiasts alike. The technology has won awards and was worn by Ski Cross World Cup racers in 2015-16, with plans to be available in stores through a partner brand, POC.

Jiko is a technology-driven financial institution that offers a unique debit card service, Jiko Solid, which enables users to track and manage their expenses securely, both online and offline. The company provides cashback on every transaction, single-use virtual cards, and allows users to invest their money in safe assets like US Treasury bills, all with no minimum balance requirements. Jiko operates through a user-friendly mobile application and is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and Reykjavik. As a vertically integrated financial institution, Jiko combines a nationally chartered bank and a registered broker-dealer to hold cash as T-bills, ensuring safety and yield for its users.

Prevision.io SAS is a Paris-based company that specializes in developing an automated machine learning platform aimed at generating and deploying predictive models. Founded in 2016, the platform leverages data analysis and machine learning algorithms to enable users to make informed decisions impacting their business strategies across various sectors, including finance, marketing, energy, and banking. Prevision.io's technology allows users with no prior technical knowledge to build accurate predictive models using their own data, facilitating applications in areas such as sales forecasting, churn prediction, supply chain optimization, and predictive maintenance. The platform enhances productivity by providing detailed explanations of model decisions, thereby supporting both data scientists and business analysts in their projects. Additionally, it offers capabilities for analyzing trends, optimizing quality control, and forecasting energy consumption.

Founded in 2019, Clair offers real-time wage access for hourly workers through its instant pay service. It provides digital banking services including debit cards and savings accounts, with no fees for users. Clair partners with employers and workforce management platforms to improve employee retention and financial wellness.

Founded in 2011, Ynsect is a biotech company specializing in insect farming and processing. It produces feed for fish and poultry using insects as a sustainable protein source. The company also develops products for non-food applications such as organic fertilizers and bioenergy.

Rally is an investment platform that enables individuals to buy and sell fractional equity shares in various collectible assets, such as sports cards, classic cars, vintage watches, and rare books. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Rally aims to democratize access to alternative investments, which have traditionally been limited to a select group of investors. By providing a marketplace that emphasizes liquidity and transparency, Rally allows members from all income levels to participate in the ownership of high-value collectibles, fostering a more inclusive investment environment.

Founded in 2018, Britive is a cloud security company headquartered in Glendale, California with an additional office in Bengaluru, India. It provides a cloud-native solution for privileged access administration across multi-cloud environments, empowering teams to implement best practices like just-in-time access and zero standing privileges. The platform offers rapid discovery of privileged access blind spots and increases operational efficiency.

Founded in 2016, InfoSum operates from Basingstoke, Hampshire. It specializes in a decentralized platform that facilitates collaboration among advertisers, data providers, and tech firms without compromising privacy or requiring data pooling.

Writer is a full-stack generative AI platform that enables organizations to build, deploy, and manage AI-powered writing and content across departments such as operations, products, sales, human resources, and marketing. The platform combines an integrated suite of large language models, graph-based retrieval-augmented generation, AI guardrails, and development tools to create customizable applications for content generation, digital assistants, and data analysis, while ensuring secure and compliant operations and rapid deployment to improve productivity and drive innovation and return on investment.

Stem Disintermedia Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2015 that provides a distribution platform and payment solutions specifically designed for independent musicians, artists, and their teams. The company's platform streamlines the management of revenue by aggregating earnings from various digital platforms, creating contracts, and managing payment splits among collaborators. It allows users to visualize their performance data across multiple services, thereby enhancing transparency in revenue management. By enabling artists to track and share their earnings, Stem Disintermedia facilitates a clearer understanding of finances within the music industry. The platform integrates with major music services such as Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube, fostering connections among users and supporting their growth in a complex digital landscape.

Valence Community operates an online platform dedicated to connecting, showcasing, and empowering the global black professional community. Founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, the platform facilitates career opportunities and venture creation by linking users with companies and resources. Valence also offers mentorship options, enabling members to serve as coaches for one another, thereby fostering a supportive environment for professional development. Through inspirational storytelling and structured community engagement, Valence aims to demystify advancement pathways and promote economic and social progress among black professionals worldwide.

Founded in 2014, Density Inc. specializes in developing sensors and Sensor-as-a-Service that measure and manage human traffic through doors in real-time without compromising privacy. Its products include Density API for real-time foot traffic data access and Occupancy Analytics Platform for connected buildings. Applications span across various sectors such as corporate offices, schools, workplaces, and higher education.

Zeitview is an aerial data analytics company specializing in drone services for energy and infrastructure sectors. It uses AI and machine learning to analyze visual data, providing actionable insights that enhance asset performance and longevity. Zeitview serves industries such as solar, wind, property management, telecommunications, and utilities.

Open Raven, Inc. is a data security company that specializes in data protection through its innovative platform designed to assess and manage data risk for enterprises. Founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, California, Open Raven offers solutions that map data stores across cloud environments and corporate networks, enabling organizations to identify sensitive and exposed data. Its platform provides visibility and control to prevent data breaches, alerting security teams to potential risks and unauthorized access. With features such as pre-built connectors and an open-source model, Open Raven aims to empower businesses to safeguard their data effectively and manage compliance incidents in modern cloud infrastructures.

Wave focuses on interactive virtual experiences with a mission to help artists make money at the intersection of gaming and entertainment. Wave’s technology enables musicians to create lifelike avatars of themselves that can “perform” their music on a virtual stage. Most of these virtual shows take place either on the company’s YouTube channel, but Wave’s apps let users tune in on gaming consoles, phones or even the Oculus Rift VR headset. While watching a Wave, viewers can log in to comment in a chat function and give live feedback to the avatar performers.

Pinwheel is the market-leading payroll data connectivity platform. Fintechs and financial institutions alike trust Pinwheel to access the data and controls within traditional and non-traditional payroll platforms to update direct deposits, streamline income and employment verification, improve underwriting, power earned wage access, and build innovative new products. With consumer permissioning, Pinwheel connects to the majority of these providers, covering over 1,400+ platforms and nearly 80% of anyone receiving a paycheck in the US, to enable market-leading fintechs, like Block (formerly Square), to easily access and update the payroll data of more than 100 million US-based employed people. Pinwheel is the only provider that handles both direct deposit switching and the provision of income and employment data to be Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) compliant with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). To learn more, visit www.pinwheelapi.com.