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GEM is one chewable bite of daily nutrition. Designed for humankind and backed by science, GEM deliciously features 13 whole plant ingredients that deliver more than 15 key vitamins, minerals, and herbs. No fillers or preservatives, just complementary nutrients that are easier to absorb, and easier on the planet. Founded in 2018, GEM is based in Venice, California.

Ripple Foods specializes in making non-dairy milk with just as much protein as milk and half the sugar. Ripple has 8x the protein of almond milk and half the sugar of dairy milk. It’s high in bioavailable calcium (50% more than milk), potassium and provides a good source of omega-3s. It’s lower in calories than milk and best of all, it has the creamy, delicious texture our dairy-free friends are missing. No more thin, chalky almond/ soy/ cashew milk. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Emeryville, California.

Exo, Inc. is a producer of protein bars made from cricket flour, offering a range of flavors including cacao nut, blueberry vanilla, apple cinnamon, and peanut butter and jelly. The bars combine cricket flour with organic ingredients such as raw cacao, dates, almond butter, and coconut, resulting in a product that is high in protein, low in sugar, and nutritionally dense. These protein bars are free from gluten, grains, dairy, soy, and artificial preservatives, making them a healthy snack option. Exo serves its customers through wholesalers and an online store. Founded in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Exo operates as a subsidiary of Aspire Food Group USA, Inc.

Exo, Inc. is a producer of protein bars made from cricket flour, offering a range of flavors including cacao nut, blueberry vanilla, apple cinnamon, and peanut butter and jelly. The bars combine cricket flour with organic ingredients such as raw cacao, dates, almond butter, and coconut, resulting in a product that is high in protein, low in sugar, and nutritionally dense. These protein bars are free from gluten, grains, dairy, soy, and artificial preservatives, making them a healthy snack option. Exo serves its customers through wholesalers and an online store. Founded in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Exo operates as a subsidiary of Aspire Food Group USA, Inc.

Iodine mines clinical data to help consumers make better decisions about drugs. They crunch open government datasets (FDA, CMS, VA) to create targeted, actionable tools that drive better decisions, better adherence, and better outcomes. Iodine addresses a massive need among Internet users: 23% are searching for drug information, and half of these are unsatisfied by what they find. Market incumbents WebMD (150M page views/month) and Drugs.com (50M page views/month) are designed to *not* serve user needs - they're designed to serve ad inventory aniodined hide the info users seek.

Massive Health is a company dedicated to promoting healthy living through innovative technology and design. Founded in 2010 and led by Aza Raskin, a former creative lead at Firefox, the company aims to make health-related information accessible and engaging for everyone. Its flagship product, The Eatery, is an iPhone application that encourages users to improve their dietary habits by allowing them to take photos of their meals. This approach not only makes tracking food consumption enjoyable but also provides valuable feedback on the healthiness of their choices, assisting users in developing healthier habits. Massive Health's focus extends to helping individuals manage chronic conditions like diabetes through diet and exercise, emphasizing a holistic approach to wellness.