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Noonum, Inc. is a fintech company that specializes in providing a cloud-based software platform designed for comprehensive analysis of companies using artificial intelligence and natural language processing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Noonum offers products such as Concept, which identifies investment trends; Value Chain, which maps the ecosystem surrounding a company; and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), which extracts keywords from documents. The platform utilizes machine learning to analyze vast amounts of data, allowing investors to quickly access relevant information and insights about companies, industries, and sectors, thereby streamlining their research processes and facilitating more informed decision-making.

Canopie is a digital platform focused on addressing maternal depression and anxiety through customized, audio-based programs and automated coaching. By utilizing clinically validated therapeutic techniques, including adaptations of cognitive behavioral therapy and compassion-focused treatment, Canopie aims to prevent and manage maternal mental health disorders effectively. The platform collaborates with cities, payers, health systems, and healthcare providers to deliver accessible and affordable care for mothers, addressing significant barriers such as cost, scheduling, time constraints, and stigma associated with seeking help. Through its innovative approach, Canopie is dedicated to supporting pregnant women and new mothers in overcoming common mental health challenges.

Pal develops innovative solutions for the ASD community. It is to help families find the pal to empower their buds and neurodiverse children.

Mully Lingua is the first language and cultural platform for parents to access activities and resources for kids, ages 1-17. We make it easy for parents to raise globally aware kids. Through our one-of-a-kind technology platform, we eliminate the barriers families face by offering a curated selection of online and in person experiences, local activities, personalized learning plans, tracking and monitoring, resources, and flexible payment options. Parents get step-by-step guidance while kids learn through immersion, play and life.

Centeye is a leading developer of extremely compact vision systems for robotics and embedded platforms

Loop Closing offers a comprehensive food waste solution by replacing dumpsters and trash cans with an on-site composting system and returning the finished compost to the soil, closing the ecological loop and solving waste problems. It helps organizations regenerate soils, the environment, and communities by composting their food waste on-site. It operates in dense urban environments reducing existing pest and smell pressures from current food waste practices for around the same cost.

Litesprite, Inc. is a company based in Bellevue, Washington, that develops mobile games aimed at helping individuals manage chronic health conditions such as stress, anxiety, and depression. Its primary product, Sinasprite, is a video game designed to assist users in navigating their mental health treatment by providing resources and coping mechanisms tailored to their needs. This platform allows healthcare providers to collect and analyze data on player behavior, enabling them to identify effective strategies and improve treatment outcomes. Litesprite's innovative approach combines proven medical practices with engaging gameplay, fostering greater patient participation and support networks. The company has also been recognized for its potential impact on health management, having won an award in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Games to Generate Data Challenge.

Operator of a digital community and resources platform designed to support and empower women of color throughout their pregnancy journey. The company's platform features community forums, expert consultations, and culturally relevant health information, enabling expecting mothers to connect, make informed decisions, and navigate the healthcare system for better outcomes.

TCARE, Inc. is a provider of a caregiver support software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to prevent caregiver burnout. The company's cloud-based platform enables care professionals to assess the risk factors associated with family caregiver burnout and recommend timely interventions. TCARE's technology has demonstrated its effectiveness by saving significant costs for agencies such as the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, which reported over $10 million in savings through a pilot program that delayed nursing home admissions for caregivers by 18 to 24 months. By partnering with government and healthcare entities, TCARE focuses on helping family caregivers manage their responsibilities while allowing their loved ones to age in place. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Collective Liberty is an advocacy group dedicated to combating human trafficking across the diverse spectrum of over 25 identified trafficking types in the United States. Recognizing the interconnected nature of trafficking networks, the organization emphasizes collaboration among various stakeholders, including law enforcement, social service agencies, and legislators. By leveraging data analysis, Collective Liberty aims to enhance both the prevention and prosecution of human trafficking cases. Central to its mission is the identification and elevation of local solutions and heroes, fostering a nationwide network that facilitates shared learning and cooperative efforts. The organization focuses on disrupting traffickers' operations while simultaneously providing support to survivors.

MemoryWell LLC operates a digital platform designed to help individuals living with Alzheimer's and dementia share their life stories. By replacing traditional intake questionnaires with personal narratives, MemoryWell facilitates a more empathetic understanding among families, senior living communities, and home-based providers. The platform allows for the creation of collaborative timelines that incorporate photos, videos, letters, and other documents, enriching the storytelling experience. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., MemoryWell partners with retirement homes to document the stories of their residents, providing meaningful keepsakes for families and enhancing the overall care experience.

Sorcero, Inc. develops and offers office suite software. The company's no code platform enables deploying of AI (artificial intelligence) powered decision support and knowledge management applications. Sorcero, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Developer of a diagnostic platform intended to detect cancer at an early stage. The company's platform employs high-sensitivity technologies to detect subtle molecular changes and biomarkers associated with cancer cells, enabling clinicians and healthcare providers to make informed decisions regarding patient care, including personalized treatment plans and monitoring strategies.

Manufacturer of plant-based bio-products intended to replace single-use plastics with renewable alternatives. The company provides plant-based disposable, products made from bioplastic with inputs of solely plant starch and water, making them compostable or biodegradable on their own, enabling society to get a clean environment and get rid of plastic materials.

Developer of an online culturally relevant wellness community designed to promote corporate wellness. The company's products foster community in modern workplaces that are increasingly remote and diverse utilizing a calculated hybrid live digital workshops, analytics on employee engagement, tailored on-demand courses community and includes a digital platform to host moderated peer groups as well as culturally sensitive provider matching and virtual guided meditations, enabling clients to navigate the complexities of being human while improving employee satisfaction.

Uplift is a B2B platform to help companies advance working moms through data, coaching and an app with bite-sized activities.

Twistle, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that provides a patient engagement platform designed to enhance communication between healthcare providers and patients. The platform automates proactive conversations and streamlines care pathways, enabling clinical teams to efficiently monitor patient progress and facilitate follow-up actions only when necessary. By integrating with electronic health records (EHRs) and utilizing predictive analytics, Twistle's platform allows for the creation and deployment of surveys that collect patient data, enabling timely responses to patient concerns. The company aims to improve patient outcomes, reduce morbidity and readmission rates, and lower healthcare costs through its innovative solutions. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Twistle serves as a vital tool for healthcare providers to support patients on their recovery journeys.

Lighter Culture, LLC, based in Somerville, Massachusetts, specializes in a market network platform that focuses on personalized meal preparation and grocery delivery services. Founded in 2014, the company utilizes software to understand individual food preferences, allowing it to create tailored meal plans for households based on their specific goals, tastes, cooking abilities, and schedules. Lighter offers curated grocery delivery in multiple cities, including Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Boulder, Chicago, the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. The platform also includes a searchable recipe database designed for various users, such as athletes, health enthusiasts, and busy professionals. Additionally, Lighter collaborates with healthcare providers to promote nutritional advice and facilitate dietary changes for patients through its meal planning technology. This holistic approach aims to bridge the gap between dietary recommendations and actionable meal preparation.

The Mentor Method is a social enterprise that provides curated mentor matches, connecting the next generation of tech leaders with change-making mentors at the top of their game. ​ Their process focuses on people and value-fit first, to foster authentic, lasting connections. The result is stronger teams and inclusive workplace cultures. ​ They started The Mentor Method because they wanted to create a world where minorities and women in tech are viewed as assets, not a way to check a box.

PYT Funds, Inc., a financial services company, provides an online platform to connect families with banks to provide loans for students. Its platform allows students to combine crowdfunding and student loans to pay for college. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia with additional offices in Wilmington, Delaware; Rockville, Maryland; and Richmond, Virginia.

Provider of a scalable and affordable fluoride removal service intended to prevent diseases caused by contaminated water. The company utilizes mildly processed bauxite as a dispersive adsorbent to remediate the excess fluoride to proper levels to provide affordable, clean drinking water, enabling under-served communities to avoid irreversible diseases from drinking contaminated groundwater.

Pilleve is focused on addressing the critical issue of opioid addiction, which has significantly impacted public health in the United States. By developing an integrated pill bottle and a smartphone application, Pilleve enables real-time monitoring of prescription opioid intake. This system requires patients to input passwords or use biometric scanners for pill dispensing and prompts them to report their pain levels and mood before taking medication. This approach allows for early detection of potential misuse and enables timely intervention by healthcare providers. Physicians receive alerts if patients exceed recommended dosages, allowing them to adjust prescriptions or implement strategies to help patients reduce their reliance on opioids. By facilitating behavioral analysis and providing access to a support network, Pilleve aims to reduce the social and financial burdens associated with opioid misuse, benefiting patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies alike.

Developer of a food rescue platform intended to supply edibles to the needy. The company's platform connects those with excess food, like grocery stores, co-ops, and restaurants, with nearby emergency food providers who serve those in need, enabling volunteers, nonprofit organizations and supporters to streamline the process of getting surplus food to those who need it most.

Arqlite SPC, founded in 2015 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington, specializes in recycling plastics through a proprietary process that allows for the recycling of all types of plastics, including those typically deemed non-recyclable. This innovative approach addresses approximately 70% of the plastic waste stream, which includes materials that are laminated, aluminized, or degraded by environmental factors. The result of Arqlite's process is a lightweight artificial gravel that serves various applications in the construction industry, including use by precast concrete companies and landscapers. This product is not only eco-friendly but also offers significant cost advantages, being ten times better as an insulator and three times lighter than traditional materials.

Vinder is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and buy local produce. They want to connect home growers who have an abundant garden with community members looking for local produce. They're here to create a transparent agricultural system that informs consumers about who's growing their food, how it's being grown, and where. Vinder makes it easy to buy ultra local food, boost your community's economy, and promote sustainable agriculture. Founded in Port Townsend, WA, a rural Victorian art and seaport community on the Olympic Peninsula, on July 11th, 2016, Vinder was originally launched on foot and bicycle by the founder and CEO, Sam Lillie. Sam would go door to door asking homeowners if they had a home garden, if they ever had too much produce, and if they ever thought about selling some. Many said yes, they did produce an abundance of produce and no, they never thought about selling any. Within 3 months, Vinder connected 30 home growers with 15 families and distributed over 300 lbs of homegrown produce.

TCARE, Inc. is a provider of a caregiver support software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to prevent caregiver burnout. The company's cloud-based platform enables care professionals to assess the risk factors associated with family caregiver burnout and recommend timely interventions. TCARE's technology has demonstrated its effectiveness by saving significant costs for agencies such as the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, which reported over $10 million in savings through a pilot program that delayed nursing home admissions for caregivers by 18 to 24 months. By partnering with government and healthcare entities, TCARE focuses on helping family caregivers manage their responsibilities while allowing their loved ones to age in place. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Macro-Eyes, Inc. is a machine learning company focused on enhancing access to healthcare through its innovative solutions. Its primary product, Sibyl, employs artificial intelligence for intelligent patient scheduling, which has shown a capability to improve patient utilization by 15%, enabling healthcare providers to see more patients without extending clinical hours. This technology is built on extensive research and deployment of AI for clinical decision support at prominent institutions, including Stanford University and major health systems in the United States. The company has garnered support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a predictive supply chain for health, aimed at optimizing resource allocation at individual health facilities and pharmacies to prevent stock-outs and reduce waste. Additionally, Macro-Eyes is collaborating with the California Primary Care Association to implement Sibyl across 1,800 health facilities, thereby furthering its mission to increase access to life-saving care.

EcoTech Recycling specializes in the management of semiconductor scrap streams of precious and non precious metals from all stages of manufacturing; from Front end through Final Manufacturing. We offer the US and International communities a niche one stop shop for controlled and protected recycling of semiconductor manufacturing scrap. As a global importer, our customers feel that all of us have the opportunity to benefit. We want to maintain being green by reducing our global footprint, maximizing revenue for our customers, protecting our customer’s intellectual property, and doing our part to help toward sustainability of our environment. Our goal is to reduce landfill deposits and promote recycling of raw materials. EcoTech provides the following benefits to the companies we serve: -Assure Environmental Responsibility -Protect Intellectual Property -Security -Consulting -Auditing -Maximize Revenue

BeautyLynk, Inc. provides an on-location and web-based beauty booking platform that delivers hair and makeup services at homes, offices, hotels, and other areas. It enables users to book in-home and on-site appointments with professional hair stylists and makeup artists. The company offers services primarily for women, as well as for men, and children of 17 years of age and up. BeautyLynk, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. It has operations in Atlanta, Boston, and Washington, D.C.

Mark Labs Inc. is a data analytics software company that specializes in providing a platform for nonprofits and their donors to understand and communicate social impact data. Founded in December 2015 and based in Washington, D.C., with an additional location in London, the company enables donors to track, analyze, and report the impact of their grant-making and sustainability initiatives. Nonprofits benefit from the platform by tracking their activities and reporting outcomes to funders. Mark Labs employs artificial intelligence and innovative methodologies to assess the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance of investments. By offering actionable insights into ESG risks and opportunities, the company empowers clients to make informed investment decisions and effectively communicate the impact of their portfolios to stakeholders.

Describli is an online platform designed to support independent authors in managing their writing and marketing efforts. By leveraging data and analytics, it offers authors insights into their readership and sales trends, enabling them to refine their marketing strategies and connect with potential readers more effectively. The platform also fosters a writing community, allowing authors and readers to engage through writing prompts and interactive games, enhancing the overall experience of both creating and consuming literature. Through these features, Describli empowers self-publishing authors to take control of their work and achieve greater success in the competitive publishing landscape.

Mark Labs Inc. is a data analytics software company that specializes in providing a platform for nonprofits and their donors to understand and communicate social impact data. Founded in December 2015 and based in Washington, D.C., with an additional location in London, the company enables donors to track, analyze, and report the impact of their grant-making and sustainability initiatives. Nonprofits benefit from the platform by tracking their activities and reporting outcomes to funders. Mark Labs employs artificial intelligence and innovative methodologies to assess the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance of investments. By offering actionable insights into ESG risks and opportunities, the company empowers clients to make informed investment decisions and effectively communicate the impact of their portfolios to stakeholders.

Arqlite SPC, founded in 2015 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington, specializes in recycling plastics through a proprietary process that allows for the recycling of all types of plastics, including those typically deemed non-recyclable. This innovative approach addresses approximately 70% of the plastic waste stream, which includes materials that are laminated, aluminized, or degraded by environmental factors. The result of Arqlite's process is a lightweight artificial gravel that serves various applications in the construction industry, including use by precast concrete companies and landscapers. This product is not only eco-friendly but also offers significant cost advantages, being ten times better as an insulator and three times lighter than traditional materials.

PolyDrop originated inside the halls of the University of Washington. Their material science development process has been patented and is currently integrated at the industrial giants of electronics and coatings industry. Their mission is to create safe, stable, and affordable conductive polymers for use in coatings and plastics.

D-Orbit S.r.l. is an Italian company that specializes in satellite solutions, focusing on the design, development, launch, commissioning, and decommissioning of satellites. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sesto Fiorentino, Italy, D-Orbit aims to provide innovative technologies for the safe disposal of artificial satellites at the end of their operational life, thereby reducing space debris. The company serves satellite owners and operators, offering products and services that enhance the efficiency and reliability of satellite missions while minimizing costs. D-Orbit also emphasizes the social and environmental benefits of its solutions, striving to streamline all phases of satellite operations. With approximately 35 employees, D-Orbit has expanded its reach with subsidiaries in Washington, DC, and Lisbon, Portugal.

Eone Timepieces, Inc. designs and manufactures innovative watches that prioritize inclusivity and accessibility. Founded in 2011 and based in Washington, D.C., the company offers products that can be used by individuals of all ages, genders, and abilities. Its flagship product, The Bradley, is a unique timepiece designed for those who may have difficulty using their sight, such as during meetings or in dark environments. Instead of conventional watch hands, The Bradley features two ball bearings to indicate time—one for minutes and one for hours—allowing users to tell time by touch. Named after ex-Navy Lieutenant Bradley Snyder, who lost his sight while serving in Afghanistan, The Bradley reflects the brand's commitment to inclusive design. The watch has received several accolades, including a nomination for the Design Museum's Designs of the Year 2014 Award and the da Vinci Award in 2014. Eone Timepieces sells its products online, reinforcing its mission to create accessible and stylish timekeeping solutions.

Aplopio Technology Inc. provides Recruiterbox, a web-based recruitment software designed to streamline the hiring process for companies. Founded in 2009 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Recruiterbox offers a comprehensive set of features including resume management, applicant tracking, careers site management, and collaborative recruitment tools. This software enables businesses to manage resumes effectively, attract candidates from diverse sources, and collaborate with hiring teams. Additionally, Recruiterbox facilitates the automation of the end-to-end hiring process, from job posting to candidate selection, while generating reports to evaluate recruiting efforts. By focusing on enhancing the hiring experience, Recruiterbox aims to help organizations find the best talent to contribute positively to their teams.

Citybot Inc. is a San Diego-based company that offers a mobile application designed for both tourists and locals to create self-guided tours and itineraries. Since its incorporation in 2011, the company has expanded its services to major cities across the United States, including Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington. The app aims to enhance the exploration experience by allowing users to customize their travel plans according to their interests and preferences.

Kigo Kitchen is a Seattle-based food and beverage company that specializes in offering nutritious, east-meets-west cuisine. The restaurant chain serves wok-fired rice and noodle bowls, providing fresh meals for lunch and dinner at affordable prices, typically under $10. Kigo Kitchen emphasizes bold, handmade sauces and takes dietary restrictions into account, ensuring a variety of options for customers. In addition to dine-in service, the company also offers online ordering and delivery, enhancing accessibility for its patrons. Currently, Kigo Kitchen operates a licensed location at the Curry Center at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.