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Capital Markets Gateway Inc. is a financial technology firm that specializes in modernizing the equity capital markets. Based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional locations in New York and Seattle, CMG offers a platform that provides real-time information and analytics to investors, underwriters, and issuers. Founded in 2015 and officially launched in 2017 by a team of experienced professionals, the platform enhances transparency and workflow efficiencies in capital raising activities. It enables users to monitor the capital raising landscape, conduct due diligence, and make informed investment decisions while facilitating collaboration between stakeholders. Currently, CMG's platform is utilized by over 100 buy-side firms and 10 investment banks, supporting a substantial amount of assets under management.

BuyerLink operates an online marketing platform that enables advertisers and publishers to acquire locally targeted, category-specific consumers through cost-per-click or cost-per-lead campaigns. The platform provides widgets for automotive, real estate, home improvement, mortgage, travel, and insurance, serving businesses of all sizes by eliminating the need for complex and expensive online marketing infrastructures and offering a cost-efficient alternative to major search engines and ad networks. Founded in 2001 and based in Walnut Creek, California, the company originated as Reply.com and rebranded to BuyerLink in 2015, focusing on making internet marketing accessible for local and category-specific campaigns and facilitating efficient lead generation for advertisers.

Exponential Markets develops innovative tradable financial instruments for risk management across various asset classes. Its flagship product is the Exponential Used Vehicle Index, enabling hedging of used vehicle price risk for automotive sector participants.

SellersFi is a financial technology company that specializes in providing funding and financial solutions for online marketplace sellers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company has developed a platform that offers automated working capital tailored specifically for e-commerce entrepreneurs. Utilizing machine-learning models, SellersFi analyzes data generated from the business activities of online sellers, enabling them to gain access to growth capital and actionable insights. This approach not only facilitates easy access to funding but also helps improve cash flow and streamline operations for e-commerce businesses.

SellersFi is a financial technology company that specializes in providing funding and financial solutions for online marketplace sellers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company has developed a platform that offers automated working capital tailored specifically for e-commerce entrepreneurs. Utilizing machine-learning models, SellersFi analyzes data generated from the business activities of online sellers, enabling them to gain access to growth capital and actionable insights. This approach not only facilitates easy access to funding but also helps improve cash flow and streamline operations for e-commerce businesses.

Loft is a Brazilian real estate technology company that operates a transactional marketplace and online property platform. Founded in 2018 and based in São Paulo, Loft provides an end-to-end digital workflow to manage home buying and selling, facilitating transactions for individuals, brokers, and publicly listed REITs. The platform combines proprietary transaction data with a searchable property database and integrated services to streamline search, valuation, and deal execution, bringing the Brazilian homebuying experience into the e-commerce era. It offers access to residential and commercial properties, with user feedback and ratings supporting transparent transactions. Loft aims to simplify real estate deals through digital tools and data-driven processes, reducing friction in buying and selling properties across the Brazilian market.

Exponential Markets develops innovative tradable financial instruments for risk management across various asset classes. Its flagship product is the Exponential Used Vehicle Index, enabling hedging of used vehicle price risk for automotive sector participants.

FIA Tech operates an online platform that enhances operational efficiency through integrated, cloud-based systems. Its platform offers compliance and reference data solutions, connecting exchanges, brokers, clearers, and clients for end-to-end management of brokerage relationships, payments, settlements, and reconciliations. This enables market participants to reduce risk and mitigate operational costs while meeting regulatory challenges effectively.

Founded in 2018, Hokodo is a European provider of B2B Buy Now, Pay Later solutions. It offers an easy-to-integrate digital platform that streamlines the order-to-cash process, enabling merchants to make real-time credit decisions, protect against bad debt, and access working capital finance options.

Founded in 2011, Social Mobile is a leading provider of enterprise mobility solutions. As an IoT design firm, they specialize in developing custom devices for global companies across industries such as healthcare, transportation, retail, and defense. With direct partnerships worldwide, they have distributed over 13 million devices, offering full supply-chain visibility and streamlined operations to lower total cost of ownership.

LiquidX Inc. is a leading electronic marketplace based in New York that facilitates the exchange of trade finance assets. Established in 2015, the company operates a technology-driven platform that allows corporations, banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and insurers to trade risks and invest in various financial instruments, including receivables, payables, and letters of credit. By providing a transparent environment for tapping into capital markets, LiquidX enables participants to achieve optimal pricing for trade finance assets. The company also serves as a complementary funding source to traditional banking, enhancing access to capital for its diverse client base, which includes both large global companies and smaller financial institutions. With additional offices in London and Singapore, LiquidX continues to expand its global footprint and facilitate efficient trade finance transactions.

Job&Talent is a global marketplace connecting skilled professionals with reputable companies. Leveraging advanced technology, it facilitates reliable and flexible job placements, benefiting both employees seeking opportunities and businesses requiring agile workforces.

ChargeAfter Ltd is a financing platform founded in 2017, headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional offices in Sunnyvale, California, and New York, New York. The company specializes in connecting retailers with multiple lenders to provide consumers with personalized, responsible financing options at the point of sale. Its platform utilizes a data-driven decisioning engine to streamline the approval process, enabling merchants to deliver relevant financing offers based on individual credit profiles. ChargeAfter's solution allows retailers to implement financing options quickly across both online and in-store channels, enhancing customer experiences while improving conversion rates and average order value. The platform also features an easy-to-use merchant dashboard, detailed transaction reporting, and options for white-label integration, thereby supporting lenders in expanding their reach within new retail markets.

Capital Markets Gateway Inc. is a financial technology firm that specializes in modernizing the equity capital markets. Based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional locations in New York and Seattle, CMG offers a platform that provides real-time information and analytics to investors, underwriters, and issuers. Founded in 2015 and officially launched in 2017 by a team of experienced professionals, the platform enhances transparency and workflow efficiencies in capital raising activities. It enables users to monitor the capital raising landscape, conduct due diligence, and make informed investment decisions while facilitating collaboration between stakeholders. Currently, CMG's platform is utilized by over 100 buy-side firms and 10 investment banks, supporting a substantial amount of assets under management.

Founded in California in 2016, Wonderschool supports experienced educators to start licensed infant and toddler programs or preschools from their homes. The company provides assistance with licensing, program setup, marketing, and offers a software platform for managing students, parents, and operations. It also features a marketplace for parents to search programs, schedule visits, enroll children, and make payments.

Full Harvest is a San Francisco-based B2B marketplace that connects large farms with food companies to sell surplus and imperfect produce that would otherwise go to waste. The platform provides an end-to-end online distribution channel, enabling farms to monetize excess harvest by offering discounted, edible produce directly to food and beverage businesses. By unlocking unused produce, the company aims to create an additional revenue stream for farmers, lower costs in healthy food production, and significantly reduce food waste and resource use in the supply chain.

Qupital Limited is a fintech company that operates an online invoice trading platform designed to facilitate financing for businesses by allowing them to raise funds against their receivables. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Kowloon, Hong Kong, the platform connects Hong Kong-registered businesses with a diverse range of professional investors, including institutional investors and family offices. By enabling these businesses to upload invoices, Qupital allows investors to evaluate individual invoices and propose discount rates for advancing cash, thereby enhancing liquidity in the market. This innovative approach not only helps businesses reduce their financing costs but also provides investors with access to a new asset class of accounts receivables. Through its self-developed risk control model and strategic partnerships, Qupital aims to improve the efficiency of the financing process for cross-border e-commerce sellers.

Founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 2017, PadSplit operates a digital platform that facilitates shared housing arrangements. The company transforms single-family homes into multi-unit dwellings, offering affordable accommodation options for the workforce by sharing common spaces and utilities.

The Mom Project is a digital platform that connects professionally accomplished women, including mothers, with companies offering flexible job opportunities. Its marketplace facilitates matches based on education, work experience, and desired flexibility, serving both job seekers and businesses. Founded in 2015, the company aims to unlock the potential of mothers in the workforce.

FIA Tech operates an online platform that enhances operational efficiency through integrated, cloud-based systems. Its platform offers compliance and reference data solutions, connecting exchanges, brokers, clearers, and clients for end-to-end management of brokerage relationships, payments, settlements, and reconciliations. This enables market participants to reduce risk and mitigate operational costs while meeting regulatory challenges effectively.

Founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 2017, PadSplit operates a digital platform that facilitates shared housing arrangements. The company transforms single-family homes into multi-unit dwellings, offering affordable accommodation options for the workforce by sharing common spaces and utilities.

The Mom Project is a digital platform that connects professionally accomplished women, including mothers, with companies offering flexible job opportunities. Its marketplace facilitates matches based on education, work experience, and desired flexibility, serving both job seekers and businesses. Founded in 2015, the company aims to unlock the potential of mothers in the workforce.

Capital Markets Gateway Inc. is a financial technology firm that specializes in modernizing the equity capital markets. Based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional locations in New York and Seattle, CMG offers a platform that provides real-time information and analytics to investors, underwriters, and issuers. Founded in 2015 and officially launched in 2017 by a team of experienced professionals, the platform enhances transparency and workflow efficiencies in capital raising activities. It enables users to monitor the capital raising landscape, conduct due diligence, and make informed investment decisions while facilitating collaboration between stakeholders. Currently, CMG's platform is utilized by over 100 buy-side firms and 10 investment banks, supporting a substantial amount of assets under management.

Spark Systems is a Singapore-based fintech company that develops and operates a foreign exchange trading platform for institutional and buy-side clients in Asia. Founded in 2016, the firm provides a low-latency, stable FX marketplace with an aggregator and execution algorithms, designed to serve banks, hedge funds, retail traders, and corporate treasuries, enhancing liquidity access and user experience.

Roofstock operates an online marketplace enabling investors to buy and sell single-family rental homes with existing tenants. Founded in 2015, the company provides research tools, analytics, and insights to facilitate informed investment decisions.

Loft is a Brazilian real estate technology company that operates a transactional marketplace and online property platform. Founded in 2018 and based in São Paulo, Loft provides an end-to-end digital workflow to manage home buying and selling, facilitating transactions for individuals, brokers, and publicly listed REITs. The platform combines proprietary transaction data with a searchable property database and integrated services to streamline search, valuation, and deal execution, bringing the Brazilian homebuying experience into the e-commerce era. It offers access to residential and commercial properties, with user feedback and ratings supporting transparent transactions. Loft aims to simplify real estate deals through digital tools and data-driven processes, reducing friction in buying and selling properties across the Brazilian market.

Engine by MoneyLion is a financial technology company that specializes in embedded finance and marketplace platforms for financial services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including a search, comparison, and recommendation engine for various financial products, as well as tools for offer management and optimization. These services empower businesses to integrate financial products into their operations, enabling them to deliver personalized financial offers to their clients. Additionally, Engine by MoneyLion provides a diverse range of financial services, including loans, credit, insurance, and savings account solutions.

CurveGlobal Markets is the brand name of the London Stock Exchange derivatives market.

AUTO1 Group GmbH is a Berlin-based technology platform that specializes in the buying and selling of used cars. Founded in 2012, the company connects individual customers and professional car dealers through its digital marketplace, facilitating seamless transactions without the need for negotiation. AUTO1 Group sources used vehicles from various channels, including original equipment manufacturers and dealerships, and offers a certified and diverse inventory through its brands, such as AUTO1.com and Autohero.com. Operating in nearly 30 countries across Europe and North America, Auto1 Group serves both the retail market for private customers and the merchant segment for commercial car dealers. Its services include auction fees and logistics, ensuring a streamlined and transparent process in the used car trade.

Airbnb operates a global platform connecting hosts with guests seeking short-term accommodations and experiences. It offers private rooms, luxury villas, homes, and unique stays worldwide.

LiveNinja is a Miami-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in providing a video chat marketplace platform. The company connects users with experts across various fields, facilitating direct learning and assistance. LiveNinja's communication tools, particularly the LiveNinja Messenger app, streamline customer interactions by consolidating conversations into a single message thread, enhancing the overall customer experience. The company is dedicated to empowering individuals globally by making expert advice and services accessible anytime and anywhere.

Ddmap.com, also known as 丁丁网, is a location-based search engine platform that offers comprehensive information tailored for urban living. Founded in May 2005 and affiliated with Shanghai Gsuo Information Technology Co., Ltd., the platform is designed to deliver accurate and useful life service information. Ddmap.com employs a self-developed location engine to integrate various services, including discounted offerings available within cities, thereby enhancing the daily lives of urban residents. With a focus on thorough information classification and presentation, Ddmap.com aims to provide users with convenient and reliable access to essential daily life resources.

Plastic Jungle (www.plasticjungle.com) is the web's largest secured gift card exchange, giving consumers the choice and flexibility to convert their gift cards into other forms of spending power including cash, online balances to use for purchases at the millions of merchants that accept PayPal, Facebook Credits, and more and to stretch their shopping dollars at their favorite merchants. Plastic Jungle's patent-pending marketplace and payment applications aim to safely unlock the estimated $30 billion in unredeemed gift cards trapped in the economy for the benefit of consumers and merchants alike. Based in San Jose, California, the company is privately held, with venture backing from Shasta Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Jafco Ventures, First Round Capital, Bay Partners, Harrison Metal and Western Technology Investment.

Primus Retail is a retail chain focused on apparel, footwear, sportswear, and accessories for men, women, and children. It is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Cboe Global Markets is a leading exchange group that provides trading and investment solutions across multiple asset classes and serves investors worldwide. It operates a set of equity exchanges (BZX, BYX, EDGA, EDGX) and two U.S. equity options markets (BZX Options and EDGX Options), and it offers trading, clearing, and related services for equities, derivatives, digital assets, and foreign exchange. The company is one of the world's largest exchange groups and is known for its proprietary S&P 500 and VIX index options, offered through an exclusive arrangement with S&P Global. Cboe expanded into U.S. and European equities through the 2017 acquisition of BATS and has pursued international growth in Canada and Australia. It is the largest option exchange in the US and derives around 60% of its revenue from options trading, with ongoing acquisitions and product expansion to broaden its market reach.

Upwork operates an online marketplace connecting businesses with independent professionals worldwide. Its platform offers access to diverse skills across various categories, facilitating remote collaboration through communication tools, time tracking, invoicing, and secure payment systems. Upwork serves clients ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies, generating revenue through talent and client fees.

Elance, now part of Upwork, is a global online platform that connects businesses with freelance professionals from over 180 countries. It offers a wide range of services, including software development, design, writing, and marketing, enabling companies to find, hire, and manage independent contractors for their project needs.

Vontive is a developer of an embedded mortgage platform designed to finance investment properties. The platform offers a no-code, white-label solution that allows businesses serving real estate investors to launch their own investment-property mortgage operations in 1-2 weeks. It creates a direct conduit to finance investment property mortgages, connects to a debt marketplace, and streamlines capital allocation at scale, enabling real estate investors to access predictable, cost-effective financing and compete with cash buyers.