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RubrYc Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Carlos, California, founded in 2017. The company focuses on the integration of chemistry and computation to decode protein interfaces, which facilitates the discovery of antibody-based drugs with selectivity for specific epitopes. By leveraging advancements in molecular library synthesis and massively parallel screening, RubrYc Therapeutics aims to revolutionize the design and development of therapeutic antibodies. Its innovative approach provides partners in the biotherapeutic field with tools to accelerate preclinical antibody discovery while reducing the risks typically associated with traditional drug discovery methods.

WaterHealth International, Inc. is dedicated to providing safe and affordable drinking water to millions globally. Operating primarily under the dr. water brand, the company utilizes a sustainable for-profit model to deliver purified water through various channels, including vending kiosks, delivery vehicles, and community water systems. With over 500 such systems established, WaterHealth has significantly impacted the clean water sector, particularly in India. The company also offers remediation and treatment solutions tailored for domestic, commercial, and industrial clients, ensuring that local water resources meet World Health Organization quality standards. Founded in 1995, WaterHealth International is headquartered in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Hyderabad, India; Accra, Ghana; and Ikeja, Nigeria.

Booker Software, Inc. provides a cloud-based local service commerce platform designed to streamline the management of service businesses, primarily targeting the spa and medical center sectors. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York City, Booker enables businesses to book appointments, process payments, manage employees, and enhance client relationships through a unified web-based interface accessible from any device. The platform allows service providers to sell their offerings online, facilitating a seamless booking experience for customers via their websites and partner networks. Processing over one million appointments monthly across 70 countries, Booker caters to a diverse clientele that includes both Fortune 500 companies and numerous local service businesses. Initially launched as SpaBooker, the company has evolved to encompass a broader scope, reflecting its commitment to transforming the way local services are managed and discovered. Booker operates as a subsidiary of MINDBODY, Inc.

NovaTract Surgical, Inc. is a medical device company dedicated to enhancing minimally invasive surgical practices. Founded in 2010 and based in Madison, Connecticut, the company specializes in developing innovative solutions such as the NovaGrasp, a single-use laparoscopic grasper for tissue and organ retraction, and the NovaTract, a dynamic retractor designed for various surgical fields including colorectal, urologic, gynecologic, and robotic-assisted procedures. NovaTract Surgical aims to address the needs of the rapidly evolving fields of single-incision laparoscopic surgery and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, providing healthcare institutions with advanced tools to improve surgical outcomes.

Halfpenny Technologies, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based healthcare interoperability solutions, specializing in clinical data exchange and integration. Founded in 2000 and based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, the company develops a proprietary Integration Technology Framework that facilitates seamless connectivity among healthcare entities, including hospitals, laboratories, health plans, and accountable care organizations. Its offerings include solutions for orders management, computerized provider order entry, business intelligence, and clinical data services, all designed to enable efficient and secure exchanges of clinical, administrative, and financial data. Halfpenny Technologies is recognized for its ability to support care coordination and management, comply with regulatory requirements, and enhance data analysis within the healthcare ecosystem.

LookingGlass Cyber Solutions is a cybersecurity software company based in Reston, Virginia, founded in 2006. The company specializes in providing deep visibility into the Internet threat landscape, enabling organizations to anticipate and protect against targeted attacks. Its primary product, ScoutVision, utilizes an open architecture to deliver comprehensive threat visibility that is independent of source and sensor. This platform assists clients in rapidly responding to enterprise network threats by gathering, correlating, and analyzing threat information from both internal networks and external sources. LookingGlass serves various sectors, including financial services, defense, government, and energy, addressing a wide range of threats, including structured threats, indicators of compromise, and physical threats. The company’s capabilities also extend to data collection and processing outside of traditional firewalls, allowing clients to effectively monitor and manage cyber threats.

Shoefitr, Inc. is a software company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in providing online fitting solutions for footwear manufacturers and retailers. Founded in 2010, Shoefitr has developed a platform that helps consumers determine the best fitting shoe size, thereby reducing the likelihood of returns. The company maintains an extensive database of internal measurements and material properties for various footwear brands, allowing it to compare shoppers' current shoe sizes with the specifications of desired models. This capability enhances the online shopping experience by instilling confidence in consumers and enabling a more personalized approach to purchasing shoes, akin to the experience of trying them on in-store. Shoefitr's solutions have been shown to increase conversion rates for retailers by addressing the common challenge of inaccurate shoe sizing. As of 2015, Shoefitr operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.

Clinverse is a technology company that specializes in the financial management of clinical trials and related payments across more than 140 currencies. Its primary offering, ClinPay, is an online eClinical Trial Payment Network designed to enhance the efficiency of the investigator payment process. By connecting sponsors directly with investigators, ClinPay streamlines payment and reporting, leading to reduced study start-up times and improved accuracy in payments. The platform also provides essential features such as transparency, comprehensive auditing records, and simplified compliance, all of which contribute to increased productivity in clinical trials.