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Fortius Metals specializes in the manufacturing of wire alloys designed for large-format metal 3D printing and robotic welding. The company produces high-performance welding wire that addresses the challenges of hot tearing and hot cracking, allowing for the welding of traditionally unweldable aluminum alloys, including 1xxx, 2xxx, 6xxx, and 7xxx series. By utilizing reactive additive manufacturing technology, Fortius Metals supports advanced manufacturing processes tailored to the aerospace, defense, and electric vehicle sectors. Its patented welding alloys enable stronger and lighter fabrications, assisting clients in developing next-generation products that meet the increasing demands of these industries.

Vali Cyber specializes in addressing Linux-specific security solutions. It secures workloads effectively, prevents attacks via hardening, and catches anything that gets through. It also minimizes the resource impact of security, saving costly computer resources for real work.

Proteus Motion Inc. is a sports and health technology company that specializes in developing hardware and analytics software for the rehabilitation and training of athletes and patients. The company's flagship product, the Proteus system, is a three-dimensional resistance training platform that allows users to perform real-life sport movements, such as golf swings. This system not only stimulates the neuromuscular system but also protects joints and ligaments while promoting optimal movement patterns. Coupled with a comprehensive software platform, it provides training programs, a movement library, and analytics that help predict sports performance, track progress, and offer personalized insights. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including athletes, coaches, trainers, and physical therapists. Founded in 2016 and based in Long Island City, New York, Proteus Motion was previously known as Boston Biomotion Inc.

Gridwise, Inc. develops and operates a mobile application designed for rideshare and delivery drivers, enabling them to enhance their earnings and manage their business operations efficiently. Launched in 2016 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Gridwise app offers a range of features, including real-time alerts on traffic, weather, and local events, as well as tools for tracking mileage and analyzing earnings. The application also helps users prepare detailed tax reports and calculate deductions, thereby facilitating better financial management. With its focus on providing demand insights and performance tracking, Gridwise serves hundreds of thousands of gig economy drivers across the United States, offering a comprehensive platform to support their unique business needs.

Arieca LLC, established in 2018 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in the development and distribution of Thubber, a thermally conductive rubber composite. This innovative material merges the elasticity of soft silicone rubber with the thermal conductivity of metal, making it suitable for applications such as circuit wiring, sensors, and passive heat exchangers. Arieca's product addresses heat management challenges in various industries, enabling manufacturers to utilize an alternative rubber solution that enhances electronic performance while ensuring safe interaction with human users.

ESTAT Actuation, founded in 2019 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in the development of electroadhesive clutches aimed at enhancing the capabilities and affordability of robots and machines. The company's innovative products provide engineers with advanced actuation hardware that reduces both the size and cost of traditional actuators. By offering lightweight and low-power clutches, ESTAT Actuation enables clients to improve the performance and efficiency of their robotic systems and machinery.

Credit Mountain is a fintech company that specializes in providing a personalized credit platform designed to assist individuals in accessing and managing their credit ratings. The platform features a credit counselor for financial institutions, which guides users in improving their credit standing. Additionally, Credit Mountain offers a credit booster tool that prioritizes which debts to pay off first, enabling users to make extra payments efficiently. This approach helps customers build a positive payment history on their credit reports while reducing overall debt. By focusing on offering rejected borrowers a "Path to Approval," Credit Mountain aims to enhance financial opportunities for individuals seeking to improve their creditworthiness.

Edge Case Research, Inc. specializes in developing software products and safety systems for companies involved in the creation of self-driving vehicles. The company provides innovative solutions such as Hologram, a platform designed to identify and resolve edge cases that can challenge machine learning systems, and Switchboard, a cloud-based tool for automated robustness testing that assesses the safety and reliability of complex software. Utilizing Model-based Iterative System Safety Analysis, Edge Case Research effectively identifies safety risks associated with advanced technologies. In addition to its software offerings, the company provides assessments of embedded software best practices and training for software testing. Edge Case Research serves a range of industries, including autonomous vehicles, robotics, consumer electronics, and industrial controls, with a commitment to promoting safe autonomous mobility. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with an additional office in Unterschleißheim, Germany.

Community Capital Technology is a digital loan trading exchange and business intelligence platform providing financial institutions along with other originators and credit investors a simpler, more cost effective and transparent way to buy, sell and/or participate out loans of any type. Our proprietary solution provides Regional Banks, Community Banks, Credit Unions, and CDFIs, as well as other third party originators and investors (Credit Funds/Investors, Family Offices, Insurance Companies, Marketplace Lenders), access to a highly liquid nationwide exchange and analytics toolset to drive better, faster decision-making and higher transactional success rates in buying, selling and evaluating loans on the secondary market. Using our intuitive online marketplace, you can easily post loans, or find and connect directly to other buy or sell partners or loan opportunities of interest real time, without brokers or other intermediaries.

Gridwise, Inc. develops and operates a mobile application designed for rideshare and delivery drivers, enabling them to enhance their earnings and manage their business operations efficiently. Launched in 2016 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Gridwise app offers a range of features, including real-time alerts on traffic, weather, and local events, as well as tools for tracking mileage and analyzing earnings. The application also helps users prepare detailed tax reports and calculate deductions, thereby facilitating better financial management. With its focus on providing demand insights and performance tracking, Gridwise serves hundreds of thousands of gig economy drivers across the United States, offering a comprehensive platform to support their unique business needs.