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Glydways, formerly known as Wayfarer, is a transportation technology and clean energy company located in South San Francisco, California. The company focuses on designing, manufacturing, installing, and operating affordable autonomous transportation systems that cater to various capacity needs, including low, medium, and extremely high-capacity demands. Glydways aims to transform mobility and public transportation by providing a system that operates profitably at existing mass transit fares. Its solutions are designed for efficiency, featuring a small physical and environmental footprint, with zero greenhouse gas emissions. By offering a personal, private car experience, Glydways enhances passenger capacity while minimizing costs and environmental impact.

Nextiles builds a smart apparel platform that helps people exercise better, more safely, and more efficiently. The company pairs athletic apparel with an analytics system that identifies new insights about a persons movement. The company weaves and threads electrically conductive fibers to develop new types of wearable circuitry, through a repurposed sewing technology. The company has an expertise in electrical engineering and circuit design, giving the unique ability to merge fabrics and hardware to engineer new wearable platforms. Nextiles was founded on 2019 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

GridMatrix develops software aimed at alleviating traffic congestion, reducing emissions, and enhancing safety in urban environments. By leveraging existing infrastructure, such as intersection cameras and other sensors, GridMatrix provides real-time insights and analytics that optimize intersection efficiency. The software processes data from these sources in conjunction with cloud-based mobility information, allowing cities to autonomously manage traffic flow, adaptively time traffic signals, and anticipate potential congestion and accidents. This innovative approach enables urban areas to improve overall traffic management and safety while minimizing environmental impact.

Beam is a micro-mobility startup that encourages users to park their e-scooters in pre-determined parking spots via its app by offering incentives, instead of parking it anywhere randomly on the street.

Zordi operates an innovative agricultural technology platform that features an autonomous modular greenhouse system, utilizing advanced robotics and artificial intelligence. The company focuses on enhancing agricultural operations through automation, enabling precise pest management, efficient harvesting, and effective packing processes. By integrating these technologies, Zordi aims to improve the reliability and effectiveness of consumer solutions in the agriculture sector. The platform is designed to support distributed greenhouse farms located near urban centers, facilitating the delivery of fresh, high-quality fruits and vegetables to consumers while providing a significant return on investment for operators.

Hayden AI focuses on developing artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies aimed at enhancing urban mobility and safety. The company specializes in automated enforcement solutions for dedicated bus lanes and bus stops, which are designed to expedite public transit and improve the overall quality of life in urban areas. By leveraging advanced technology and a network of mobile devices, Hayden AI works to create safer and smarter cities. Its platform enables clients to utilize AI-powered tools that can detect and analyze traffic incidents, contributing to more efficient traffic management and fostering a sustainable urban environment.

Cabana operates a fleet of upscale, custom-made mobile hotel rooms designed to provide travelers with flexibility and comfort. Utilizing 2019 Ford Transit vans, the company offers a unique lodging experience that combines luxury amenities with the freedom to travel anywhere. Each mobile hotel room is thoughtfully designed with high-quality features such as a comfortable bed, ample storage, and a bathroom, all tailored for an optimal stay in a compact space. Cabana enhances the travel experience through its technology-enabled app, which allows users to reserve, check in, and check out of their accommodations without the need for in-person interactions. This approach not only offers the convenience of traditional lodging but also embodies the essence of luxury van life, enabling travelers to enjoy a premium experience on the road.

Wheels operates a shared electric mobility platform aimed at transforming dockless transportation. The company provides hybrid electric vehicles that feature a sleek design and include swappable parts and batteries, ensuring efficient maintenance. Each vehicle is equipped with built-in Bluetooth speakers and a charging point for smartphones, enhancing the user experience. This platform allows users to access low-cost, enjoyable, and comfortable e-bikes, facilitating convenient urban travel through a smartphone connection.

Hayden AI focuses on developing artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies aimed at enhancing urban mobility and safety. The company specializes in automated enforcement solutions for dedicated bus lanes and bus stops, which are designed to expedite public transit and improve the overall quality of life in urban areas. By leveraging advanced technology and a network of mobile devices, Hayden AI works to create safer and smarter cities. Its platform enables clients to utilize AI-powered tools that can detect and analyze traffic incidents, contributing to more efficient traffic management and fostering a sustainable urban environment.

The Routing Company is a technology firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in dynamic vehicle routing and management solutions for public transit. Founded in 2018 by MIT researchers and rideshare industry veterans, the company offers a platform that utilizes proprietary artificial intelligence to optimize shared ride services. Its primary product, the Pingo™ app, allows users to request rides on-demand or in advance, accommodating various operational modes including flex, fixed, and paratransit. By partnering with cities and transit agencies, The Routing Company aims to enhance transport equity, accessibility, cost efficiency, and sustainability in urban mobility. The firm also provides fleet management tools and analytics to support private fleets and demand-responsive transit initiatives.

Wheels operates a shared electric mobility platform aimed at transforming dockless transportation. The company provides hybrid electric vehicles that feature a sleek design and include swappable parts and batteries, ensuring efficient maintenance. Each vehicle is equipped with built-in Bluetooth speakers and a charging point for smartphones, enhancing the user experience. This platform allows users to access low-cost, enjoyable, and comfortable e-bikes, facilitating convenient urban travel through a smartphone connection.

Beam is a micro-mobility startup that encourages users to park their e-scooters in pre-determined parking spots via its app by offering incentives, instead of parking it anywhere randomly on the street.

ARRIVE specializes in enhancing mobility through innovative parking solutions. The company offers a seamless mobility experience that predicts and recommends optimal parking options for various journeys. Its services extend to smart parking and connected mobility through apps, websites, voice platforms, and in-vehicle integrations. ARRIVE collaborates with a diverse range of clients, including smart cities, automakers, fleet operators, and venues, in addition to operating its consumer brands, ParkWhiz and BestParking. ParkWhiz, founded in 2006, simplifies the parking process by enabling users to find and book daily, monthly, and event parking via a web or mobile app. It allows customers to compare prices, locations, and amenities, providing reviews to facilitate informed decisions. With access to over one million parking spots across North America, ParkWhiz introduces a more efficient method for drivers to secure parking without the hassle of searching.

Wheels operates a shared electric mobility platform aimed at transforming dockless transportation. The company provides hybrid electric vehicles that feature a sleek design and include swappable parts and batteries, ensuring efficient maintenance. Each vehicle is equipped with built-in Bluetooth speakers and a charging point for smartphones, enhancing the user experience. This platform allows users to access low-cost, enjoyable, and comfortable e-bikes, facilitating convenient urban travel through a smartphone connection.

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Optimus Ride is a self-driving vehicle company located in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of technologies aimed at creating efficient, sustainable, and equitable mobility systems. As a spinoff from MIT, the company leverages over 30 years of interdisciplinary research in self-driving technologies, electric vehicles, and mobility-on-demand systems. Its team possesses extensive industrial and entrepreneurial expertise, encompassing areas such as manufacturing robots, urban design, and shared vehicle fleet management. Optimus Ride focuses on implementing self-driving technology in geofenced environments, utilizing advancements in sensor fusion, mapping, computer vision, and machine learning. This enables a wide range of transportation solutions, from commercial vessel operations to various transit options.

Wheels operates a shared electric mobility platform aimed at transforming dockless transportation. The company provides hybrid electric vehicles that feature a sleek design and include swappable parts and batteries, ensuring efficient maintenance. Each vehicle is equipped with built-in Bluetooth speakers and a charging point for smartphones, enhancing the user experience. This platform allows users to access low-cost, enjoyable, and comfortable e-bikes, facilitating convenient urban travel through a smartphone connection.

ARRIVE specializes in enhancing mobility through innovative parking solutions. The company offers a seamless mobility experience that predicts and recommends optimal parking options for various journeys. Its services extend to smart parking and connected mobility through apps, websites, voice platforms, and in-vehicle integrations. ARRIVE collaborates with a diverse range of clients, including smart cities, automakers, fleet operators, and venues, in addition to operating its consumer brands, ParkWhiz and BestParking. ParkWhiz, founded in 2006, simplifies the parking process by enabling users to find and book daily, monthly, and event parking via a web or mobile app. It allows customers to compare prices, locations, and amenities, providing reviews to facilitate informed decisions. With access to over one million parking spots across North America, ParkWhiz introduces a more efficient method for drivers to secure parking without the hassle of searching.

Newmetrix is a technology company that offers a cloud-based video management platform aimed at minimizing risks on construction job sites through the integration of human and artificial intelligence. The platform leverages machine learning to analyze images and videos from various projects, categorizing them with construction-specific tags. This capability helps clients address challenges related to management, collaboration, search, and analysis of industrial visual content, thereby enhancing safety and operational efficiency in the construction industry.

Soofa is a female-founded company established in 2014, originating from MIT and Harvard. It specializes in enhancing urban environments by integrating technology into public spaces to improve citizen engagement and experiences. The company develops solar-powered digital kiosks and smart signboards that serve as outdoor advertising platforms for city planners and local businesses. Soofa's digital signs display community-related content, local events, and real-time transit updates, fostering a connection between residents and their neighborhoods. Additionally, the Soofa Talk platform allows community members to contribute content to the signs, ensuring diverse voices are represented in public communication. Through its innovative approach, Soofa aims to make cities smarter, more social, and sustainable.