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Seel is the leading U.S e-commerce insurer. Trusted by 2,000+ merchants, from starting DTC brands to multibillion dollar marketplaces.

Founded in 2020, ML Tech is a non-custodial investment platform offering curated systematic crypto trading strategies supported by robust risk management and reporting tools. It provides SMA and Fund offerings to bridge the gap between institutional investors and unique alpha opportunities in digital asset markets.

Vauban is a technology company that provides a platform for private and alternative investing. The platform enables users to create syndicates online, share investment opportunities, and co-invest with their networks in startups. It automates the creation and management of investment vehicles such as special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and funds, reducing cost and complexity for individuals and small fund managers.

Seel is the leading U.S e-commerce insurer. Trusted by 2,000+ merchants, from starting DTC brands to multibillion dollar marketplaces.

Seel is the leading U.S e-commerce insurer. Trusted by 2,000+ merchants, from starting DTC brands to multibillion dollar marketplaces.

Vauban is a technology company that provides a platform for private and alternative investing. The platform enables users to create syndicates online, share investment opportunities, and co-invest with their networks in startups. It automates the creation and management of investment vehicles such as special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and funds, reducing cost and complexity for individuals and small fund managers.

Pipit Global operates a digital cash collection platform called PiP iT. This platform enables customers to load cash onto their eWallets, pay for online orders using cash, and settle electronic bills with cash transactions. For customers, this service offers the convenience of cash payments without requiring a bank account or credit card, reducing risks associated with fraud and identity theft. For businesses, PiP iT provides a secure and efficient method for accepting cash payments from customers, eliminating the need to handle physical cash, reconcile transactions, or manage related security risks. This platform is particularly beneficial for businesses that send bills to customers, offer eWallet services, or operate online sales platforms.

Spring is a financial health and wellness benefit platform that enables employers to support their employees in achieving financial literacy and stability. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Spring offers a comprehensive suite of services, including financial education, goal-setting, budgeting tools, and personalized financial coaching. This approach allows employees to set, track, and attain their financial objectives while enhancing their financial knowledge. By addressing financial stress, Spring helps reduce employee anxiety by an average of 64%, leading to significant improvements in productivity and financial well-being. Consequently, companies can save approximately $3,200 per employee annually in lost productivity, ultimately benefiting both employees and employers.

FinMkt, Inc. is a technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in providing innovative solutions for the crowdfunded securities and peer lending industry. Founded in 2010, the company offers a centralized hub for real-time market data through its CrowdFinance and CrowdWatch platforms. In addition to data and analytics services, FinMkt delivers educational resources via NowStreetWire, which includes insights into crowdfinance, peer-to-peer lending, and related market trends. The company also develops customizable point-of-sale financing technologies tailored for financial institutions and merchants, facilitating efficient loan generation, underwriting, and payment systems. FinMkt’s offerings enable organizations across various sectors to adopt point-of-sale financing solutions quickly and cost-effectively, while ensuring high-quality technology and client support. Through its comprehensive suite of services, FinMkt has established itself as a key player in the global financial services landscape.

CFX Markets operates a centralized trading platform that facilitates the buying and selling of shares in illiquid assets, specifically focusing on alternative investments. The company provides an open and secure network that connects various portals and issuers, allowing for efficient secondary market transactions of private securities. By streamlining the trading process, CFX Markets enhances liquidity for investors involved in these private securities and those participating in the growing crowdfunding sector. Its platform aims to reduce barriers to entry for trading alternative assets, making investment more accessible and efficient for a broader audience.

Openfinance Technologies, LLC, based in Chicago, Illinois, operates an online trading and settlement platform focused on the secondary market for non-listed alternative investments. The company specializes in facilitating transactions for private and public real estate programs, as well as other classes of alternative investment programs. Additionally, Openfinance provides a blockchain-based protocol that enables the trading, clearing, and settlement of security tokens and alternative assets. Established in 2014, the firm aims to enhance access to liquidity and investment opportunities within the substantial alternative asset market, which is valued at approximately $8.8 trillion. Through its innovative digital platform, Openfinance seeks to streamline the trading process and improve security for alternative asset transactions.

Megalytics LLC is a Chicago-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in big data and analytics, offering a comprehensive platform for real-time credit, due diligence, and risk assessments. The company focuses on various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, retail, real estate, and insurance, providing tools and services that emphasize commercial real estate management, financial transactions, asset acquisitions and dispositions, tenant leases, loan assessments, and retail vacancy management. Utilizing proprietary scoring algorithms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, Megalytics enables businesses to analyze both large and small data sets, facilitating informed decision-making and enhancing competitive advantage in the commercial real estate market. Additionally, the firm offers consulting services to help organizations harness their untapped data for improved operational outcomes.

Seel is the leading U.S e-commerce insurer. Trusted by 2,000+ merchants, from starting DTC brands to multibillion dollar marketplaces.