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RubrYc Therapeutics 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, facilitating the discovery and development of antibody-based drugs with specific epitope selectivity. By leveraging advancements in molecular library synthesis and computational methods, RubrYc aims to enhance the antibody discovery process. Their innovative approach allows for the identification of antibodies that bind to therapeutically relevant epitopes, thereby providing valuable insights into the design of therapeutic antibodies. This technology not only accelerates preclinical antibody discovery for biotherapeutic partners but also seeks to reduce the risks 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 focused on enhancing minimally invasive surgical practices. Founded in 2010 and based in Connecticut, the company develops innovative solutions such as NovaGrasp, a single-use laparoscopic grasper for tissue and organ retraction, and NovaTract, a dynamic retractor for various minimally invasive surgeries, including colorectal, urologic, gynecologic, and robotic-assisted procedures. NovaTract Surgical aims to address the growing fields of single-incision laparoscopic surgery and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, providing advanced tools to improve surgical outcomes for healthcare institutions and surgeons.

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 developing an online fitting platform for footwear. Established in 2010, Shoefitr's solution helps consumers determine how shoes fit and recommends the most suitable size, thereby reducing the likelihood of returns. The company has created a comprehensive database that includes the internal measurements and material properties of various footwear brands. By comparing a shopper's current shoe size with the specifications of the desired model, Shoefitr enhances the online shopping experience, instilling confidence in consumers and increasing conversion rates for retailers. The platform aims to replicate the experience of trying on shoes in a physical store, providing a more informative and personalized approach to online footwear shopping. As of April 2015, Shoefitr operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com.

Clinverse is a technology company dedicated to the financial management of clinical trials, specializing in handling payments across more than 140 currencies. Its primary product, ClinPay, is a secure online platform designed to streamline the investigator payment process, significantly enhancing clinical trial productivity. ClinPay connects sponsors with investigators, facilitating timely and accurate payments while providing transparency and comprehensive auditing records. This system not only reduces study start-up times but also simplifies compliance, making it an essential tool for the efficient management of clinical trial finances.