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Wegrow-app is a company that uses a gamified platform to engage teams, grow businesses, and achieve CSR targets.

Healx is a Cambridge, United Kingdom-based biotechnology company that focuses on treating rare diseases. It leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to accelerate drug discovery and repurposing, pairing computational insights with pharmacology expertise and patient engagement to match therapies to specific diseases. The company uses generative AI to identify new drug candidates and repurpose existing medications with known safety profiles, aiming to lower development risk and cost while addressing unmet needs of patients with rare diseases.

Orchard Robotics develops an operating system that enables precision agriculture through robots and AI. Its camera systems and computer vision software gather precise data on visible fruit across trees, empowering growers, packers, and marketers to manage crop load and optimize supply chains.

Isaac Health is a platform dedicated to enhancing brain health and dementia care at the population level. By collaborating with health plans and systems, it aims to screen, diagnose, treat, and manage various brain health conditions, including dementia. The company provides digitally enabled dementia care services that prioritize improving patient outcomes and experiences. Through its innovative approach, Isaac Health seeks to increase diagnosis rates and facilitate access to specialist care, thereby supporting medical professionals in assisting patients and their families. Its overarching goal is to promote health and well-being in individuals affected by cognitive disorders.

AOA, based in Boston, New York, and London, is a female-led company focused on developing innovative cancer diagnostics specifically for women's health. The company is dedicated to creating the first accurate early-stage liquid biopsy test for ovarian cancer, which aims to enhance clinical practices, reduce patient mortality, and offer cost savings for healthcare payers. Utilizing an artificial intelligence-enabled platform, AOA's technology analyzes tumor marker gangliosides to facilitate the early detection of ovarian cancer. This approach not only helps healthcare providers implement more effective treatment strategies but also ensures that patients can access life-saving treatments sooner and at a more affordable cost.

InSite Health offers comprehensive mental health services, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, and behavioral threat assessments. They specialize in treating anxiety disorders, PTSD, addiction, depression, ADHD, autism, and behavioral disorders. Their hybrid telepsychiatry model allows for both in-person and remote sessions, ensuring convenient access to care.

Web3 Pro develops an enterprise white-label platform for global brands to create, manage, and distribute NFT campaigns. The platform enables brands to engage communities, generate new revenue streams, boost physical product sales, and maintain control while ensuring sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Dayta AI Limited is a Hong Kong-based software company founded in 2018 that specializes in data analytics and artificial intelligence solutions for offline retailers. The company develops retail analytics software as a service (SaaS) products, leveraging cloud computing, machine learning, and big data technologies. Its flagship product, Cyclops, is a cloud-based AI solution that utilizes any RTSP-connected camera to gather, analyze, and interpret real-time data about customer behavior. Through the application of artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology, Dayta AI enables retailers to track consumer facial expressions and in-store activities, providing valuable insights that help clients understand customer interactions and optimize their retail environments.

Hadean is a venture-backed startup specializing in distributed cloud computing for web 3.0 applications and the metaverse. Their platform enables unprecedented scale and fidelity in digital realms, enhancing physical experiences.

Natilus Inc. is a California-based company that specializes in manufacturing aircraft drones for freight forwarding. Founded in 2016 by Aleksey Matyushev and Anatoly Starikov, the company aims to transform the air cargo industry through innovative designs and advanced technology. With a team of engineering experts who have extensive experience in various aviation sectors, Natilus seeks to reduce air freight costs and improve accessibility for underdeveloped areas, ultimately enhancing global supply chain efficiency and sustainability. Its aircraft, including the Kona short-haul UAV, Alisio medium/long-range UAV, and Nordes long-range UAV, are constructed from carbon fiber composites and utilize existing ground infrastructure and standard air cargo containers. This design allows for remote piloting capabilities and positions Natilus to capitalize on a significant market opportunity, projecting an expansion of the air freight sector to $470 billion through cost reductions and increased efficiency.

Elenas is a leading social commerce platform in Latin America that enables women to launch and grow online businesses from home. The platform offers a digital storefront, client management tools, and support for product sourcing, delivery, and payment collection, allowing users to focus on sales. Through direct sales catalogs and social media channels such as WhatsApp and Facebook, Elenas connects tens of thousands of women in Colombia and over 11 million across the region with a wide range of branded cosmetics, beauty, and lifestyle products. Sellers can offer customers discounts on major brands while earning supplemental income, making Elenas a key facilitator of home‑based entrepreneurship for women throughout the region.

Fintor automates financial and operational processes for fintech and proptech companies using AI agents. Its secure platform integrates seamlessly with existing operations, allowing users to describe tasks in plain language. Fintor's AI agents automate tasks such as financial analysis, reporting, loan processing, and compliance checks, reducing manual workflows.

Hadean is a venture-backed startup specializing in distributed cloud computing for web 3.0 applications and the metaverse. Their platform enables unprecedented scale and fidelity in digital realms, enhancing physical experiences.

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Modularity Space specializes in the development of modular, reusable satellites designed for servicing in space. The company focuses on creating sustainable and upgradeable spacecraft that can be repaired, refueled, and enhanced while in orbit. By building a constellation of these advanced, mass-producible satellites, Modularity Space aims to reduce the costs associated with sending payloads into space. Its integrated approach encompasses the entire lifecycle of the satellites, including their design, launch, operation, and maintenance, thereby facilitating a transition to more efficient and reusable space systems.

Isaac Health is a platform dedicated to enhancing brain health and dementia care at the population level. By collaborating with health plans and systems, it aims to screen, diagnose, treat, and manage various brain health conditions, including dementia. The company provides digitally enabled dementia care services that prioritize improving patient outcomes and experiences. Through its innovative approach, Isaac Health seeks to increase diagnosis rates and facilitate access to specialist care, thereby supporting medical professionals in assisting patients and their families. Its overarching goal is to promote health and well-being in individuals affected by cognitive disorders.

3D Bio Holdings is a biotechnology company specializing in bioprinting technologies to create patient-specific living tissues for surgical healing. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with an additional office in New York City. Utilizing proprietary technologies such as GMPrint and ColVivo, 3D Bio Holdings aims to address the limitations of the body's natural healing processes by providing therapeutic solutions for various diseases and congenital medical conditions.

Nutromics Pty Ltd is a MedTech company based in Brunswick, Australia, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing wearable technology that focuses on continuous real-time molecular monitoring through its Smart Patch biosensor platform. This innovative technology is designed to address significant healthcare challenges, particularly in the areas of chronic disease prevention and management, acute diseases, and therapeutic drug monitoring. Nutromics' medical-grade diagnostics equipment utilizes a DNA-based sensor platform, enabling continuous monitoring of various biomarkers related to diet, sleep, stress, and exercise. By providing real-time data and insights, Nutromics aims to empower patients to adopt lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risk of diabetes and improve overall health outcomes.

Turion Space develops spacecraft, known as 'Droids', designed to manage orbital debris and enhance operational satellite capabilities. These spacecraft rendezvous with targeted objects using vision sensors and an agnostic docking device, then employ their onboard propulsion system to either deorbit or adjust the orbit of the debris or satellite.

Founded in 2018, MarketForce is a technology company based in the US, Kenya, and Nigeria. It operates an asset-light business model, providing a comprehensive B2B commerce and fintech platform, 'RejaReja', empowering African merchants to digitize their inventory sourcing, ordering, payments, and access financing. The platform also enables merchants to resell digital financial services like airtime and bill payments. MarketForce is operational in five Sub-Saharan African markets, serving over 200,000 merchants and 50 consumer brands.

NOVAMEAT develops plant-based meat substitutes using proprietary micro-extrusion technology. Their products aim to replicate the texture, appearance, taste, and nutritional properties of animal meat, promoting a sustainable and efficient food supply system.

Integriculture develops cellular agriculture products including clean meat and clean foie gras, and offers scientific visual content production. Founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company aims to enhance sustainability and food security by enabling scalable cell culture. Its patented general-purpose large-scale cell culture system can culture a wide range of cells without external growth factors, enabling affordable clean processed meat. This technology supports the production of safer, more sustainable alternatives to conventional meat and broader access to cellular agriculture solutions.

X-Therma is a biotechnology company focused on advancing regenerative medicine through its innovative biopreservation platform. By employing convergent biomimetic nanotechnology, X-Therma addresses critical challenges in the storage and transportation of biological products. Its proprietary cold chain technology enhances the biomanufacturing process and ensures the safe transport and long-term storage of living vaccines, cell and gene therapies, engineered tissues, and organs. This approach aims to facilitate off-the-shelf access to advanced treatments, thereby unlocking the full potential of regenerative medicine and enabling healthcare professionals to deliver vital therapies to patients more efficiently.

Founded in 2014, Autolab operates a digital platform that connects car owners with certified repair shops across Latin America. It offers affordable, reliable vehicle repair services, including check-ups, maintenance, electrical work, bodywork, and painting.

Mr Yum is a mobile ordering platform that enhances the dining experience by providing a visual menu accessible through QR code scanning. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Collingwood, Australia, the platform allows diners to view photos of dishes, ingredient descriptions, and apply dietary filters when ordering food and drinks. Mr Yum serves a diverse range of venues, including restaurants, shopping centers, movie theaters, and airports, with a network of approximately 1,500 participating locations and 13 million users. In addition to facilitating table ordering, pickup, and delivery, the platform offers marketing and customer analytics tools, including a loyalty program called Boomerang, which enables venues to create gift vouchers and promotional codes. The company’s solution aims to streamline the ordering process, increase order sizes, and provide businesses with the ability to manage menus dynamically, track sales, and analyze customer trends.

LIFELENZ is a workforce management platform designed to optimize outcomes for both employers and employees. It offers a suite of solutions that includes AI-driven forecasting, automated scheduling, timekeeping, onboarding, and compliance with labor laws. By leveraging artificial intelligence, LIFELENZ generates daily forecasts to adapt to changing labor demands, thereby enhancing operational efficiency. The platform simplifies people management and facilitates insightful reporting, making it easier for businesses to navigate the complexities of workforce dynamics.

Web3 Pro develops an enterprise white-label platform for global brands to create, manage, and distribute NFT campaigns. The platform enables brands to engage communities, generate new revenue streams, boost physical product sales, and maintain control while ensuring sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Runa is pioneering a first-of-its-kind payment rail capable of sending and accepting digital value at scale. With Runa, companies can pay the people they serve in any form of digital value, anywhere, instantly. The Runa Network provides a wide range of digital payout types including gift cards, prepaid cards, subscriptions, donations, cryptocurrencies and more. Legacy payment mechanisms struggle to adapt to low-volume, high-velocity transactions both locally and globally, such as sending payouts to gig workers, creators, or sending rewards to customers or employees wherever they are. Runa’s infrastructure and network facilitates payouts to these recipients, helping businesses expand their reach, retain their users while modernizing the way in which they manage and transfer money: instantly, internationally, and free of charge for the senders and the recipient. Runa was established as WeGift in October 2016 by Aron Alexander in London, England.

Arzooo is a Retail Tech company founded by former Flipkart employees and IIT Kharagpur alumni. It focuses on empowering brick-and-mortar retailers through its innovative "Go Store" platform, which integrates over 300,000 retail stores across India. The company has already equipped more than 200 stores with its technology, facilitating a competitive retail environment. Arzooo's platform allows partner stores to offer a wide selection of electronic goods, including televisions, refrigerators, and kitchen appliances, without the need for significant inventory investment. By utilizing a reverse auction-based e-commerce model, retailers can provide attractive pricing and payment solutions, enhancing sales conversion and expanding their product categories. As it continues to grow, Arzooo aims to strengthen the retail ecosystem by connecting traditional stores with modern technology.

Wayflyer is a Dublin-based revenue-based financing platform specifically designed for e-commerce brands. The company offers fast and affordable funding solutions to facilitate business growth while simplifying the financing process. In addition to funding, Wayflyer provides an analytics platform that leverages a daily underwriting engine to assess marketing performance. This enables e-commerce businesses to receive detailed insights and recommendations aimed at optimizing their campaign budgets and enhancing overall performance. By combining financial support with actionable marketing analytics, Wayflyer aims to empower e-commerce brands to achieve sustainable growth.

Redcliffe Labs is a diagnostics service provider focused on identifying both communicable and non-communicable diseases through advanced radiography and pathology services. The company offers a comprehensive range of standard and specialized tests, utilizing cutting-edge laboratories and in-house technology. Redcliffe Labs aims to enhance accessibility to health tests for all individuals in India by leveraging its trusted radiology network and innovative testing methodologies. Additionally, the company specializes in reproductive health testing, cancer gene diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases, ensuring patients receive thorough support, including regular counseling and clinical data management. Through its extensive testing capabilities, Redcliffe Labs is committed to addressing various aspects of health, pregnancy, and fertility care.

Wayflyer is a Dublin-based revenue-based financing platform specifically designed for e-commerce brands. The company offers fast and affordable funding solutions to facilitate business growth while simplifying the financing process. In addition to funding, Wayflyer provides an analytics platform that leverages a daily underwriting engine to assess marketing performance. This enables e-commerce businesses to receive detailed insights and recommendations aimed at optimizing their campaign budgets and enhancing overall performance. By combining financial support with actionable marketing analytics, Wayflyer aims to empower e-commerce brands to achieve sustainable growth.

Regent designs and manufactures electric flying machines, known as seagliders, for coastal transportation. These wing-in-ground-effect craft operate a few meters above water's surface, combining airplane speed with boat operating costs. Seagliders aim to revolutionize regional travel by connecting coastal cities and islands efficiently and sustainably.

FLYR, Inc. is a technology company that develops advanced travel planning and booking solutions specifically for the airline industry. Its core offering, FusionRM, is a revenue management platform that utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making across an airline's commerce funnel. By aggregating data from various sources, FLYR's platform forecasts user demand, enabling airlines to optimize pricing strategies, improve customer experiences through dynamic pricing, and bundle attractive offers for travelers. The platform also provides crucial insights such as sell-out risk, historical pricing trends, and price elasticity predictions, thereby helping clients maximize their revenue potential. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, FLYR also operates an office in Kraków, Poland.

Fintor automates financial and operational processes for fintech and proptech companies using AI agents. Its secure platform integrates seamlessly with existing operations, allowing users to describe tasks in plain language. Fintor's AI agents automate tasks such as financial analysis, reporting, loan processing, and compliance checks, reducing manual workflows.

ICW is the world’s first platform for product testing, inspection and certification. It is the global marketplace for supply chain compliance connecting global retailers, manufacturers, material suppliers and trading companies with testing service providers. At ICW, they believe in a better way of ensuring supply chain and product compliance. Their platform consolidates Testing, Inspection & Certification resources and connects with the most competitive international organisations. They supply you with a dedicated quality assurance / quality control department by leveraging big data analytics, artificial intelligence and our team of experts.

Lora DiCarlo is a pioneering female-led sexual health and wellness brand that specializes in creating innovative products through biomimicry and micro-robotics. The company focuses on designing devices that replicate the sensations of human partners, enhancing personal pleasure for women. Its debut product, Osé, was recognized as a CES Innovation Honoree in the Robotics category, followed by award-winning products Baci and Onda. Since its inception, Lora DiCarlo has expanded from a single product to a robust lineup of 15 engineered offerings, establishing a presence in 37 countries and collaborating with over 600 retailers and e-tailers. The brand emphasizes a sex-positive ethos and aims to promote gender equity and empowerment through its inclusive and data-driven designs, catering to a diverse audience.

Farcast is a technology company based in Los Angeles that specializes in developing hardware and software for precision airdrop deliveries. Founded in 2017 and located in Hawthorne, California, the company designs drones that are mounted on commercial aircraft, helicopters, or UAVs to facilitate the delivery of packages in remote or otherwise inaccessible areas. Utilizing advanced mapping software, Farcast evaluates suitable drop points and enables autonomous release and landing of packages, ensuring they land safely within a designated area. This innovative approach allows for rapid and cost-effective delivery solutions, addressing the logistical challenges faced in rural regions.

Varda Space Industries, Inc. is a space manufacturing startup based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2020 by Delian Asparouhov and Trae Stephens. The company specializes in creating products in space that are intended for terrestrial applications, leveraging the unique advantages of low gravity. Varda aims to establish an infrastructure for harvesting materials from asteroids, enabling the production of new products in space. This approach not only facilitates the manufacturing of innovative goods but also promotes sustainability by reducing reliance on the destructive extraction of Earth's resources.

Hydrogen operates a no-code platform designed to simplify crypto payments, enabling users to spend their cryptocurrency at any merchant that accepts debit cards. The platform features a white-labeled debit card program that seamlessly integrates with various financial technologies, including wallets, money service businesses, processors, and banks. By bundling these services under a single contract, Hydrogen supports Web3 companies in scaling their operations. The company has received numerous accolades for its innovative approach, including recognition as World-Changing Technology by Fast Company and FinTech Startup of the Year by KPMG Luxembourg. Additionally, Hydrogen is a graduate of several prestigious accelerator programs, including Mastercard StartPath and MassChallenge FinTech. The company is dedicated to empowering organizations to create financial products that cater to customers in the U.S. and worldwide.

Spyce is a restaurant founded in 2015 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, that aims to revolutionize the dining experience with its innovative automated cooking platform. The establishment offers a diverse menu of globally-inspired seasonal salads and warm bowls, emphasizing freshness and quality. Spyce utilizes a fully robotic kitchen that integrates a refrigerator, dishwasher, stove-top, and a robotic chef, allowing it to prepare meals from fresh ingredients without human intervention. This technology enables the restaurant to provide consumers with healthy and affordable fast food while maintaining high standards of taste and quality.

FLOWER CO is a cannabis wholesale membership club based in Arcata, California, that offers delivery of cannabis products to both medicinal and recreational consumers. Founded in 2018, the company aims to provide significant savings to its members, offering up to 40% off popular brands and products. By partnering with small businesses in various markets, FLOWER CO delivers premium cannabis directly to consumers at wholesale prices, eliminating middlemen and brokerage fees. The company's service currently reaches customers across several locations, including Alameda County, Vallejo, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Marin. FLOWER CO believes that a modern cannabis economy can create high-quality jobs and foster equitable access to quality products.

Macrometa Corporation is an information technology company that specializes in developing a geo-distributed data as a service platform for cross-region, multi-cloud, and edge computing applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with operations in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Pune, India, Macrometa provides a platform that allows enterprise developers to build real-time applications and APIs rapidly. Its offerings include a global data mesh, a multi-model data store, and a complex event processing engine, supported by over 175 edge data centers worldwide. The company's serverless cloud architecture enables cloud developers to manage, process, and serve data and APIs from the edge, enhancing the performance of data-driven applications.

Finless Foods is a biotechnology company that uses cellular agriculture to develop cell-cultured seafood products as sustainable alternatives for human consumption. It grows marine-animal cells to create seafood substitutes, including bluefin tuna, with the goal of offering responsibly produced options that support ocean health and reduce overfishing. Founded in 2017 and based in Emeryville, California, the company concentrates on expanding dietary choices while addressing environmental impacts of traditional seafood.

Dover Microsystems, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, founded in 2009. It specializes in developing security software solutions for processor designers, integrators, and manufacturers utilizing Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). The company's flagship product, CoreGuard, integrates directly with processors to monitor every instruction execution, ensuring compliance with security, safety, and privacy rules. This hardware-based technology enables processors to defend themselves in real-time against network-based attacks and the exploitation of software vulnerabilities. In addition to CoreGuard, Dover Microsystems offers a software development kit (SDK) that includes tools for simulation, micropolicy authoring, and debugging, catering to various industries such as semiconductors, industrial IoT, transportation, medical, energy, home entertainment, and point of sale. The company's mission is to immunize processors worldwide against network-based threats, significantly enhancing the security posture of modern computing systems.

Intelage Corporation is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based global trade management and logistics platform. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Intelage connects trade suppliers, buyers, logistics providers, and financial institutions, facilitating the creation, tracking, and management of trades within a single application. Its core products include MarketPlace, which serves as a virtual platform for agricultural suppliers and buyers to engage in transactions, and TradeDesk, designed for trade and operations teams to manage the flow of products and information from origin to destination. The platform addresses various elements of the trading process, including sourcing, logistics, tracking, documentation, communication, trade, and regulatory compliance, thereby helping clients overcome logistical challenges, automate manual processes, and enhance visibility into critical trade information.

Bear Flag Robotics, Inc. is an agricultural technology company that specializes in developing autonomous technology for farm tractors. Founded in 2017 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company designs software that enables users to plan routes, schedule jobs, and monitor equipment in real-time. Its self-driving technology incorporates perception sensors and robotic actuators, allowing tractors to navigate fields autonomously. The system also provides features such as remote emergency stops and obstacle avoidance. By gathering data on field patterns, Bear Flag Robotics offers predictive analytics that assist farmers in optimizing their operations, thereby increasing productivity, reducing costs, and enhancing safety in agricultural practices.

Grabango develops checkout-free technology for existing brick-and-mortar stores, combining cameras, shelf sensors, and computer vision to identify items as they are picked up, count them, and add purchases to a virtual basket. Shoppers pay with a registered method on their smartphone and leave the store without waiting in line, with a receipt sent to their phone after exit. The system retrofits stores from convenience to large grocers, does not use facial recognition, and keeps data anonymized to protect privacy. Grabango was founded in 2016 and is based in Berkeley, California.

Oxygen is a modern financial platform designed for digital natives, creators, and entrepreneurs. It offers a seamless user experience for both personal and business banking in a single application, featuring no monthly fees, early direct deposit, simple transfers, cashback rewards, high yield savings, subscription reimbursements, and everyday retail and travel benefits.

Integriculture develops cellular agriculture products including clean meat and clean foie gras, and offers scientific visual content production. Founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company aims to enhance sustainability and food security by enabling scalable cell culture. Its patented general-purpose large-scale cell culture system can culture a wide range of cells without external growth factors, enabling affordable clean processed meat. This technology supports the production of safer, more sustainable alternatives to conventional meat and broader access to cellular agriculture solutions.

Xplore Inc is a company that specializes in developing space aircraft and offering space as a service. Founded in 2017 and based in Mercer Island, Washington, Xplore provides a range of services including mission planning, spacecraft engineering, flight financing, payload insurance, communications, data management, and spacecraft operations. The company caters to both government agencies and commercial space enterprises, engaging in missions that span the moon, earth, Venus, Mars, asteroids, and custom expeditions. Xplore's satellite constellation is equipped with remote sensing instruments such as optical, video, and hyperspectral sensors, which generate valuable data and insights for clients. Furthermore, Xplore's edge computing capabilities facilitate the creation of data fusion products, allowing for on-orbit insights and reducing latency and data transmission costs.

Founded in 2015, Mojo Vision specializes in developing and commercializing advanced micro-LED display technology for various applications. The company is renowned for creating the world's smallest dynamic display for augmented reality smart contact lenses. Headquartered in Saratoga, California, Mojo Vision aims to disrupt the $160 billion display industry with its proprietary quantum-dot technology.

Contraline, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, focused on developing innovative male birth control solutions. The company is pioneering the first long-lasting, non-hormonal, and reversible contraceptive for men. Its primary product, Echo-V, is an ultrasound-visible polymer solution that is injected into the vas deferens, forming a polymer hydrogel device. This device functions as a semi-permeable membrane, effectively blocking sperm while allowing bodily fluids to pass through. Contraline also offers Vasintomy, a non-surgical procedure for the insertion of Echo-V, providing a cost-effective and accessible approach to male contraception. Incorporated in 2015, Contraline aims to transform the landscape of reproductive health for men.

Contraline, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, focused on developing innovative male birth control solutions. The company is pioneering the first long-lasting, non-hormonal, and reversible contraceptive for men. Its primary product, Echo-V, is an ultrasound-visible polymer solution that is injected into the vas deferens, forming a polymer hydrogel device. This device functions as a semi-permeable membrane, effectively blocking sperm while allowing bodily fluids to pass through. Contraline also offers Vasintomy, a non-surgical procedure for the insertion of Echo-V, providing a cost-effective and accessible approach to male contraception. Incorporated in 2015, Contraline aims to transform the landscape of reproductive health for men.

Membio's single-use 0.2-10 L benchtop bioreactor system uses a proprietary design to provide a constant environment for cells at all scales. One technique will provide the same outcomes at all scales, whether at 0.2 L, 10 L, or anywhere in between. Fully automated single-use bioreactors designed by the business to enable cost-effective and scalable manufacture.

ROOM is a startup that specializes in reshaping the modern workspace. It designs a modern workplace system through flexible alternatives that make more room for people at work and also build prefabricated, self-assembled, sound-proofed, ventilated, and powered booths. It enables users to make extra room in the budget without compromising quality and provides employees with a place to take a video call or get some uninterrupted time to focus on work. The company was co-founded by Morten Meisner-Jensen and Brian Chen in 2018.

Membio's single-use 0.2-10 L benchtop bioreactor system uses a proprietary design to provide a constant environment for cells at all scales. One technique will provide the same outcomes at all scales, whether at 0.2 L, 10 L, or anywhere in between. Fully automated single-use bioreactors designed by the business to enable cost-effective and scalable manufacture.

MobileODT develops optical diagnostic devices and software for early cancer detection, enabling health care providers to perform visual examinations with portable, internet-connected tools. The Enhanced Visual Assessment system includes the FDA-cleared EVA COLPO portable colposcope and accompanying software to securely store and manage patient data via HIPAA-compliant cloud services such as EVA SANE, and a digital visualization tool for gynecologic exams, EVA WELL. The company also offers a portfolio of aids for screening, including a mobile app for Android that enables remote image capture and patient information tracking, an online portal for collaboration and reporting, and cloud storage solutions for documented patient data. Founded in 2012 and based in Tel Aviv with an additional location in New York, MobileODT aims to extend expert-level diagnostic capabilities to diverse healthcare settings and geographies, including applications in cervical cancer screening and other visual-based diagnostics.

Founded in 2016, Akash Systems specializes in developing advanced satellite technologies. The company is renowned for its innovative use of gallium nitride (GaN)-on-Diamond composite material, which enhances energy efficiency and reduces the size and weight of satellite transmitters and CubeSats. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

TapRm is a company that specializes in developing an omnichannel platform for launching and scaling innovative beer, cider, and hard seltzer brands. By integrating traditional beer distribution with direct-to-consumer e-commerce, TapRm disrupts outdated laws that restrict breweries from selling their products online without local distributors. This platform simplifies the process of brand launch and expansion, allowing beverage companies to reach consumers in a variety of settings, including bars, restaurants, markets, offices, and homes. By facilitating access to their products, TapRm enables brands to grow without incurring the significant costs and risks typically associated with geographic expansion.

Made In Space, Inc. is a pioneering company focused on designing and manufacturing equipment for space exploration, national security, and sustainable space settlement. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, the company specializes in a range of products including space-optimized structures, space telescopes, and additive manufacturing equipment for use in space. Additionally, Made In Space develops technologies for creating industrial crystals and hybrid metals in a space environment, as well as recycling systems to support long-term missions. As of June 2020, Made In Space operates as a subsidiary of Redwire, LLC, leveraging its innovative capabilities to address the complex challenges associated with future space missions.

Finless Foods is a biotechnology company that uses cellular agriculture to develop cell-cultured seafood products as sustainable alternatives for human consumption. It grows marine-animal cells to create seafood substitutes, including bluefin tuna, with the goal of offering responsibly produced options that support ocean health and reduce overfishing. Founded in 2017 and based in Emeryville, California, the company concentrates on expanding dietary choices while addressing environmental impacts of traditional seafood.

Founded in 2018, Orbit Fab develops orbital propellant depots to expand operational potential of satellites. Its key products include Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface (RAFTI) for on-orbit refueling and docking, and Rigid Tanker International Space Station prototypes.

Founded in 2016, Akash Systems specializes in developing advanced satellite technologies. The company is renowned for its innovative use of gallium nitride (GaN)-on-Diamond composite material, which enhances energy efficiency and reduces the size and weight of satellite transmitters and CubeSats. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Bitesize, Inc. is a company that specializes in a two-way messaging platform designed to facilitate personal dialogue between brands and consumers. Founded in 2017 and based in the United States, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to enable rapid communication, allowing brands to send and receive messages efficiently while categorizing responses by context, keyword, and sentiment. Bitesize caters to various industries, including automotive, home services, healthcare, and entertainment. The platform empowers brands to engage in meaningful, interactive conversations with consumers, moving beyond traditional methods like personalized emails. By enabling genuine one-on-one interactions at scale, Bitesize aims to enhance customer relationships and drive sales for its clients.

Fan Controlled Football is the first fan-run professional sports league. From selecting the team logos, colors and head coaches to calling plays, the fans are calling the shots.

Amberdata is a data platform that provides blockchain and cryptocurrency market data through a software-as-a-service offering. It combines validated blockchain and crypto market data from leading exchanges into a unified platform and API, enabling customers to build data-powered applications and gain competitive insights. The platform offers tools, APIs, and SDKs for traders, investors, wallets, and developers, delivering real-time and historical data on blockchain networks, crypto markets, and decentralized finance, and helping financial institutions conduct research, manage risk, and ensure compliance.

Picap is a Colombian mobility and logistics platform that operates a mototaxi and ride-hailing service, connecting people who need transportation with motorcycle or car drivers who provide rides or share their vehicle for income. Headquartered in Bogotá, it serves multiple Colombian cities and enables users to access transportation options via its platform. In addition, Picap offers a business-oriented logistics platform that provides a dedicated fleet and warehousing services to store and deliver merchandise to customers within stated timeframes, helping clients move goods efficiently.

iComply Investor Services provides a global regulatory technology platform for digital finance and cryptocurrencies, delivering turnkey compliance automation, record keeping, reporting, and transaction monitoring. The company's products include iComplyICO, a governance tool for secondary trading of tokens on open blockchains, and iComplyKYC, a KYC, AML, and risk platform for decentralized finance and crypto applications. It serves investors, regulators, securities issuers, and capital markets service providers by automating onboarding, verification, transaction monitoring, and risk screening, helping clients automate compliance workflows and improve operational efficiency. The platform uses AI to automate data validation, including facial biometrics and document authentication, to reduce the total cost of compliance. Founded in 2017 and based in Vancouver, Canada.

EnClear Therapies develops device-based therapies for treating neurodegenerative diseases by removing toxic proteins from cerebrospinal fluid. Its initial targets are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Incorporated in 2018, the company is based in Newburyport, Massachusetts.

AskPorter is an AI-driven messaging platform specifically designed for the real estate sector, focusing on property and facilities management. The platform aims to optimize management processes by automating and streamlining communication, thereby reducing administrative costs and enhancing customer satisfaction. By leveraging deep-learning artificial intelligence, AskPorter alleviates the burdens of outdated administration and communication practices for property managers and tenants. This enables property managers to operate more efficiently and scale their operations without the complications of increased administrative demands. The customizable solutions offered by AskPorter empower owners, operators, and facilities managers to concentrate on their strategic priorities, thus transforming the management of physical assets.

Blokable is a company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in manufacturing pre-fabricated steel frame modular housing units. Founded in 2016, Blokable designs, manufactures, and delivers fully-functional modular structures for residential, retail, and mixed-use projects. The company's vertically integrated solution streamlines the traditional development process, reducing the cost and time required to create new multi-family housing. Blokable engages throughout the entire housing creation process, from design and manufacturing to delivery and operation, offering a variety of floorplans and wall configurations suitable for different building types. This approach aims to create prosperity and equity in communities by providing affordable housing solutions at scale.

The Riveter is a membership-based coworking and community platform focused on women and allies. It provides shared workspaces and office services, including individual offices, floating and dedicated desks, and private offices, as well as wellness amenities such as fitness studios and meditation rooms. The company offers event and pop-up retail spaces for members to host and sell, and delivers programming through daily workshops, skill-building sessions, and conversations aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs and professionals. By combining workspace with a curated wellness and community experience, The Riveter supports members in running their businesses and pursuing professional development. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Founded in 2014, 3TEN8 develops a cloud-based SaaS platform that empowers mobile operators to comprehend and optimize their wireless networks and subscriber experience. Its AI-driven software provides insights and analytics, predicting network outages and delivering actionable solutions to enhance service quality.

Qunomedical is a digital health platform designed to connect patients with high-quality and affordable healthcare options worldwide. The company provides a user-friendly interface that allows individuals to search for specific treatments and explore various hospitals offering these procedures across different countries. By offering comprehensive information on medical procedures, physicians, hospitals, and pricing, Qunomedical aims to empower patients to make informed healthcare decisions. Recognizing that each patient has unique medical needs and preferences, Qunomedical seeks to provide personalized support throughout the healthcare journey, addressing the limitations often found in traditional health systems, such as long waiting times and a lack of individualized care. Through its services, Qunomedical strives to enhance patient access to healthcare resources and facilitate a more tailored healthcare experience.

Enterprise Healthcare Management platform which focuses on increasing engagement and providing ease in healthcare reimbursements and benefits to the corporates in India. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It has offices in Singapore and Bangalore (India)

BrainHi improves healthcare communication by using AI-powered chatbots to manage missed calls, schedule appointments, and answer patient inquiries via online messaging. Founded in 2017, it's headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Court Buddy is an online platform that connects clients with attorneys for various legal services tailored to their specific needs, expertise, and location in the United States. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a marketplace where clients can find vetted solo attorneys for personal and business legal matters, including civil and criminal defense. Court Buddy allows clients to engage attorneys based on their budget, providing a range of a-la-carte legal services at flat rates. The platform features tools such as instant messaging, video chat, and secure payment options through its 'CourtBuddy Chat' app and 'CB Direct Pay' service, enhancing communication and transaction efficiency between clients and attorneys. Recognized for its innovative approach, Court Buddy has received accolades, including the American Bar Association’s Legal Access Award and praise from notable figures in entrepreneurship.

Bumblebee Spaces is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in creating innovative home furnishings through robotics and artificial intelligence. The company's primary product is a modular ceiling system designed to address storage needs by utilizing smart robots and AI technology. This system allows users to store, manage, and retrieve objects on-demand within the ceiling space, effectively increasing usable living area. Bumblebee Spaces also offers a mobile application that enables users to move and preview stored items. The company's approach focuses on maximizing space efficiency by thinking in cubic feet rather than square feet, providing a novel solution for modern living spaces.

Metadata, Inc. develops a marketing data analytics platform designed to streamline demand generation for B2B enterprises. The platform supports scheduling campaign amplification to targeted audiences, provides full profile information for new signups, and auto-generates buyer and user personas while offering access to a database of prospects. It enables prospect segmentation by industry, job function, technology stack, and interests, and monitors signups to accelerate pipeline creation and marketing campaigns by applying automation data to targeted advertising. The company also integrates with marketing automation systems such as Salesforce to reduce manual tasks for marketers. Founded in 2015, Metadata, Inc. is headquartered in California. By compiling historical sales data, the platform creates profiles of ideal customers and orchestrates the acceleration of existing opportunities while targeting new accounts, helping B2B teams optimize demand generation and drive more predictable outcomes.

Court Buddy is an online platform that connects clients with attorneys for various legal services tailored to their specific needs, expertise, and location in the United States. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a marketplace where clients can find vetted solo attorneys for personal and business legal matters, including civil and criminal defense. Court Buddy allows clients to engage attorneys based on their budget, providing a range of a-la-carte legal services at flat rates. The platform features tools such as instant messaging, video chat, and secure payment options through its 'CourtBuddy Chat' app and 'CB Direct Pay' service, enhancing communication and transaction efficiency between clients and attorneys. Recognized for its innovative approach, Court Buddy has received accolades, including the American Bar Association’s Legal Access Award and praise from notable figures in entrepreneurship.

Founded in 2018, MarketForce is a technology company based in the US, Kenya, and Nigeria. It operates an asset-light business model, providing a comprehensive B2B commerce and fintech platform, 'RejaReja', empowering African merchants to digitize their inventory sourcing, ordering, payments, and access financing. The platform also enables merchants to resell digital financial services like airtime and bill payments. MarketForce is operational in five Sub-Saharan African markets, serving over 200,000 merchants and 50 consumer brands.