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Neurable Inc. is a neurotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. The company focuses on developing artificial intelligence software that translates brain activity into actionable insights, allowing users to control software and devices solely with their thoughts. Neurable's technology facilitates various applications, including gaming, operating toys, and driving vehicles, as well as enhancing experiences in virtual and augmented reality. By leveraging patented signal processing methods and a multidisciplinary approach that combines neuroscience, biology, statistics, and machine learning, Neurable aims to create high-performance brain-computer interfaces that are accessible and user-friendly.

ContentOro is a content marketing platform that aims to transform how digital marketers and brands obtain content. Utilizing proprietary software, it converts millions of pages from published books into high-quality, relevant content that can be easily searched and integrated into websites. This unique approach offers on-demand access to a vast repository of professionally written material, enhancing the ability of businesses to improve their search engine optimization and engage audiences effectively. By providing a curated library of authoritative content, ContentOro positions itself as a valuable resource for marketers seeking to enhance their digital presence and connect with customers more effectively.

PHASIQ, founded in 2012, specializes in the development of immunoassay kits that facilitate the efficient and cost-effective measurement of multiple health-indicator proteins from a single patient sample. Utilizing phase-separated droplets, the company offers a unique advantage by enabling the simultaneous multiplexing of proteins, which traditional methods cannot achieve. These kits are particularly beneficial for research and diagnostic applications related to cancer and various diseases impacting the immune and cardiovascular systems. By allowing life science researchers and scientists to test for a wide range of proteins concurrently, PHASIQ enhances the accuracy and efficiency of protein analysis, streamlining processes that typically require individual testing.

Reveal Design Automation, Inc. is a start-up based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializing in electronic design automation (EDA) software tools aimed at enhancing the formal verification of intricate semiconductor chip designs. Founded in 2009, the company offers Reveal-AV, a product that employs architectural equivalence methodology to ensure comprehensive design verification of various core types, including CPU, MPU, DSP, GPU, and microcontroller RTL against the instruction set architecture (ISA) specifications. Reveal's automated solutions significantly streamline the verification process, enabling tasks that typically take days with other methods to be completed in hours. This efficiency can lead to substantial cost savings for chip designers, reducing verification expenses and accelerating time-to-market, while also bolstering confidence in the accuracy and reliability of chip designs.

AdAdapted, Inc. is a mobile advertising platform based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that focuses on consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. Founded in 2012, the company enables these brands to effectively target their primary consumers through native, non-disruptive advertisements in popular shopping list apps. By placing ads at critical decision-making moments, AdAdapted helps CPG brands enhance their visibility and influence purchasing behavior. The platform tracks consumer behavior, revealing insights into category preferences, shopping tendencies, and planning habits. AdAdapted serves a diverse clientele that includes CPG brands, agencies, and retailers, facilitating meaningful connections between brands and consumers in the digital shopping environment.