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Aktiia focuses on continuous and accurate blood pressure monitoring to address the global challenge of hypertension, which affects over 1.4 billion people and contributes to more than 18 million deaths annually. Founded on two decades of research, Aktiia's innovative technology combines optical sensors with clinically validated software algorithms to provide personalized, medical-grade blood pressure and heart rate data. This continuous monitoring enables individuals, researchers, and clinicians to gain deeper insights into hypertension, fostering more effective and personalized patient care. By improving accessibility and accuracy in blood pressure management, Aktiia aims to change the approach to this critical health issue, ultimately enhancing the understanding and treatment of high blood pressure.

Miss Moneypenny Technologies specializes in developing WalletStudio, an innovative software suite designed for creating and managing engaging wallet projects. This platform enables businesses to design and build interactive 'mini applications' that can be stored in Google Pay and Apple Wallet, facilitating direct communication with customers. By optimizing user experiences and personalizing engagement, WalletStudio helps businesses enhance customer loyalty while reducing operational costs. The solution eliminates the need for app downloads, allowing companies to connect with users through native digital wallet applications effectively.

peopleIX is a company that provides a people analytics platform aimed at helping organizations enhance their commercial performance through informed decision-making regarding their workforce. By integrating data from human resources and business systems, the platform conducts analyses that yield insights on various aspects of workforce management, including hiring, retention, employee performance, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This comprehensive approach enables organizations to utilize their most valuable asset—human capital—more effectively, ultimately supporting strategic planning and fostering a productive work environment.

TastyUrban is in the process of developing a new generation of restaurant usage and strategy.

Flanks is a Barcelona-based company specializing in developing an application programming interface (API) platform aimed at enhancing wealth management for various financial institutions, including banks and family offices. Founded in 2018, Flanks provides a comprehensive solution that simplifies and streamlines management tasks, allowing users to access and integrate raw banking data seamlessly. By leveraging its expertise in wealth management and technology, the company connects financial players with developers, enabling improved interactions between clients and financial investors. Flanks has successfully raised 9.8 million euros in funding to support its innovative approach to transforming the wealth management landscape.

GEMMABio is a therapeutics company focused on developing gene therapies for individuals living with rare diseases, aiming to enhance global access to advanced treatments. he company's mission includes improving research speed and global accessibility of life-changing therapies for patients in need.

Time matters. Discover in seconds. Employees spend 3 hours every day only searching for answers. The result? 50% of their searches end up in failure. A total of 2 months a year wasted pointlessly. The worst part? Nonsense, that has no context or relevant information to their entered topic. It's a waste of time, it's a waste of money, it's a waste of nerves - and it turns faster into frustration than one can even spell the word. Can you feel it? Perfect. The omnipotent, the future, the creator of the biggest Product Knowledge Graph of our time, able to connect every important data point from public data like social media or the world wide web. Meaning? Your search request goes wider, deeper, on higher levels. In short: it's efficient, it's successful and turns your products into growth. datazeit reimagines the discovery and helps you to get rid of the 'keyword-hit enter-wait for result-repeat until found or give up' search kind of way you and millions of people lived for so long. Stop looking, start finding.

Upvest GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, specializes in providing a blockchain application programming interface (API) that allows businesses to create tailored investment experiences for their customers. The company’s single investment API and digital infrastructure enable financial institutions to seamlessly integrate and offer customized investment products, including the ability to configure savings plans and facilitate micro-investing through roundups. Upvest supports a variety of decentralized applications, tokenized platforms, exchanges, and wallet services, connecting them with major open-source protocols such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. The modular design of their offerings ensures that businesses can easily adapt and scale their investment solutions while receiving comprehensive support for licenses and vendor management, as well as back-office operations.

Briefcase is an AI-powered tool for bookkeeping and month-end automation designed specifically for professional services practices.

Aleph Alpha GmbH is a Heidelberg-based company focused on designing and developing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that enhance human-machine interactions. The company specializes in generative AI solutions and machine-learning applications, providing services that include data protection from cyber threats and leak detection. Aleph Alpha's platform aims to transform the global AI ecosystem by researching, developing, and deploying large language models, as well as operating the fastest commercial AI cluster in Europe. Its offerings cater to both public and private sectors, enabling organizations to create intelligent products that improve efficiency and security.

Keel is a London-based startup offering modern businesses a much-needed third choice between off-the-shelf and no-code tools. Keel has developed a powerful programmable operations platform which offers all the benefits of bespoke tooling without the need to build from scratch. Keel was founded in 2022 by Benoit Machefer, Tom Frew and Jon Bretman, who directly experienced the frustration of being underserved by off-the-shelf software when scaling the fastest growing online pharmacy in Europe to over $130m revenue. The company represents a compelling vision of a future without legacy ERP, where ops teams and engineers work more closely together building bespoke tools on the robust and secure Keel platform.

terralayr uses software to collect energy grid-scale storage, which will be required as we strive to make renewable energy more efficient and lucrative. The cloud-based software platform provides energy flexibility "as-a-service" to various customer groups, including power producers, grid operators, and large power consumers like data centers. Terralayr develops and manages its own battery storage assets, currently operating one asset, with several under construction and a development pipeline exceeding 5GW in Germany.

Involve Space specializes in developing customizable and cost-effective stratospheric pseudo satellites, which facilitate affordable near-space activities. The company focuses on balloon-assisted launch vehicles and innovative space technology, enabling clients to conduct operations similar to those performed in orbit. Their solutions allow for capturing imagery of products against the backdrop of Earth, providing a unique perspective comparable to that of astronauts. Involve Space emphasizes eco-sustainability in aerospace launches, ensuring that their services are both technologically advanced and environmentally responsible, thereby broadening access to stratospheric exploration for a diverse range of customers.

Nosh Biofoods is a developer of traditional meat.It produces technical-functional components and nutritional protein by utilising manufacturing technologies to explore natural microbial biodiversity.

TILT app allow users to discover small brands, buy through videos, live streams, and earn rewards. It allows emerging Gen Z fashion brands to add a new dimension to their brand by building and connecting with communities of like-minded shoppers who can purchase products directly from the app. In seconds, brands can connect their stores to Tilt and begin creating shoppable videos and live streams. They have easily been discovered thanks to social mechanics and curated feeds, which give the impression of shopping with friends. Users can view products in action and purchase them directly from the app, without having to navigate to another website or create separate accounts for each store. Tilt aims to eliminate boredom inherent in online shopping and reignite the joy of connecting with like-minded shoppers.

MONA AI is an automation software for staffing agencies to automate their recruiting and HR processes. MONA AI is an automation software designed for the human resources services sector, aimed at streamlining HR processes and improving efficiency through artificial intelligence-driven solutions

NcodiN develops nanophotonic chips for data transport for processors that improves speed, energy efficiency and heating of the circuit

Lilium GmbH is an aviation company based in Wessling, Germany, focused on providing an on-demand air taxi service to enhance urban and suburban mobility. Founded in 2015, Lilium has developed the Lilium Jet, a fully-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft designed to facilitate regional travel that is significantly faster than traditional rail or road options while remaining competitively priced. The Lilium Jet, which can accommodate seven passengers, is engineered for high performance with low noise emissions, supporting the company's goal of creating a sustainable and efficient transportation network for people and goods. The company's journey began with the successful first flight of its demonstrator aircraft in 2019, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize air mobility.

Many cancers and other diseases are caused, or resist treatment, because T cells can't recognize or target cells correctly.​ We're progressing first-in-class antigen modulators through the clinic, developed to treat disease by controlling T cell activation. Our technology modulates antigen presentation, flicking a switch inside cells to alter their appearance to the immune system.​ This approach marks a fundamental shift in how we treat people living with autoimmune disorders, cancers and infectious diseases.

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AIPERIA is a German-based software as a service (SaaS) company that specializes in sustainable demand planning for fresh food. The company has developed an artificial intelligence-driven platform that facilitates comprehensive planning from food production to supermarket shelves. By enabling suppliers to accurately forecast demand, AIPERIA ensures that only the necessary quantities of fresh food are produced and delivered to retailers. This approach not only enhances efficiency in the supply chain but also promotes sustainability in food retail by minimizing waste and optimizing resource use.

Finmid is a developer of an infrastructure lending platform aimed at facilitating financing for businesses. The platform allows companies to integrate financial services into their products seamlessly, eliminating regulatory complexities associated with lending. By providing a single integration solution, Finmid enables businesses to offer financial products while also serving as a gateway for their consumers to access loans. This approach helps to remove barriers to financing, thereby enhancing the overall lending experience for business customers.

Prothea Technologies is a private medical technology business to provide lung cancer biopsy and therapy in a single hospital visit.

Feniska is a software company that provides smart devices with an integrated app to monitor pet health.

Neotaste is a company that develops a restaurant-finding application aimed at helping individuals discover dining options in their cities. The application serves as a free marketing platform for restaurant owners, allowing them to promote their establishments and offers. Users can find discounts at local restaurants, which they can easily view, book, and redeem through the platform. Neotaste's service enhances the dining experience by connecting customers with deals while supporting restaurateurs in attracting more patrons.

GCT operates a low energy DAC approach to capture CO2 while generating hydrogen as a byproduct. The process consists of 3 main process steps. Absorption in a liquid, precipitation and desorption through alkaline electrolysis. The technology is based on 15 years of research with relevant patent applications filed and working prototypes. The company was founded as a university spin-out by 2 serial entrepreneurs and an experienced DAC researcher.

Shape Memory Medical Inc, based in Santa Clara, California, is a medical device company focused on developing innovative therapeutic solutions for the peripheral vascular, cardiovascular, and neurovascular markets. Founded to commercialize cutting-edge medical devices that utilize Shape Memory Polymer (SMP) materials, the company has introduced the first FDA-cleared device employing this technology within the vascular sector. This advancement allows physicians to enhance patient care through improved treatment options. The team at Shape Memory Medical possesses significant expertise in SMP foam technology and the commercialization of medical devices, positioning the company as a leader in its field.

Argá Medtech specializes in the development of an innovative cardiac ablation system aimed at treating cardiac arrhythmias, particularly ventricular tachycardia. The company has created a proprietary coherent sine-burst electroporation system that enhances treatment effectiveness through increased power and depth. This advanced technology features an innovative catheter design that eliminates the need for exchanges, thereby improving flexibility and efficiency in clinical applications. As a result, Argá Medtech's solutions enable healthcare professionals to optimize therapeutic outcomes and streamline the treatment process for patients suffering from arrhythmias.

Randevu.tech provides a headless cloud infrastructure designed to facilitate the building, running, and scaling of customizable digital platforms and marketplaces. The company focuses on simplifying the development process, allowing businesses to create tailored solutions that meet their specific needs without adapting to existing software limitations. Randevu's platform is particularly beneficial for B2B and B2C enterprises, offering a no-code application development environment that enhances digital transformation. By leveraging Randevu's flexible backend infrastructure, clients can significantly reduce technology costs while accelerating their time to market. The platform supports rapid iteration, enabling businesses to make adjustments in days rather than months. Additionally, Randevu addresses scalability challenges, ensuring that as businesses grow, their technology infrastructure can seamlessly expand to accommodate increased demands. This approach empowers companies to concentrate on their core operations while Randevu manages the complexities of architectural development, maintenance, and integration.

Quantum Diamonds specializes in the development of nitrogen-vacancy (NV) diamonds for quantum sensing applications. The company offers advanced quantum sensors that measure magnetic fields, temperature, and pressure, providing superior sensitivity and resolution compared to traditional sensors. These sensors are designed for use in various fields, including navigation, bio-imaging, geographical surveying, and spectroscopy, even under challenging conditions. By focusing on atom-sized quantum technologies, Quantum Diamonds enables industries and academic institutions to conduct precise analyses, optimizing for factors such as crystal lattice strain and charge state stability.

CONXAI is developing an AI platform tailored for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, focusing on the integration and contextualization of diverse project lifecycle data from various sources. The platform aims to streamline the digital transformation of construction management by utilizing a no-code approach, allowing AEC teams to easily access and interpret data. By fusing transactional, sensor, and historical project information, CONXAI's technology provides predictive insights and alerts regarding deviations, enhancing decision-making and workflow efficiency. Ultimately, the platform seeks to equip construction professionals with actionable knowledge to improve project performance and management quality.

Nortech gives you complete control over your business, from sensor data collection to the deployment of anomaly detection and predictive maintenance models on top of your data. We assist you at every stage of the digitization process.

Flanks is a Barcelona-based company specializing in developing an application programming interface (API) platform aimed at enhancing wealth management for various financial institutions, including banks and family offices. Founded in 2018, Flanks provides a comprehensive solution that simplifies and streamlines management tasks, allowing users to access and integrate raw banking data seamlessly. By leveraging its expertise in wealth management and technology, the company connects financial players with developers, enabling improved interactions between clients and financial investors. Flanks has successfully raised 9.8 million euros in funding to support its innovative approach to transforming the wealth management landscape.

Upvest GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, specializes in providing a blockchain application programming interface (API) that allows businesses to create tailored investment experiences for their customers. The company’s single investment API and digital infrastructure enable financial institutions to seamlessly integrate and offer customized investment products, including the ability to configure savings plans and facilitate micro-investing through roundups. Upvest supports a variety of decentralized applications, tokenized platforms, exchanges, and wallet services, connecting them with major open-source protocols such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. The modular design of their offerings ensures that businesses can easily adapt and scale their investment solutions while receiving comprehensive support for licenses and vendor management, as well as back-office operations.

ColibrITD is focused on making quantum computing technology accessible to enterprises, particularly in the aerospace and defense sectors. The company has developed a hardware-agnostic quantum software platform that optimizes algorithms to help reduce carbon footprints. This platform integrates seamlessly with existing simulation software, allowing organizations to harness the power and energy efficiency of quantum computing. ColibrITD's solution enables users to perform calculations using a quantum-classical hybrid approach, eliminating the need for prior knowledge of quantum technology. Additionally, it provides transparency in execution times, energy savings, and simulation results, making it an invaluable tool for companies reliant on computer simulations.

Lilium GmbH is an aviation company based in Wessling, Germany, focused on providing an on-demand air taxi service to enhance urban and suburban mobility. Founded in 2015, Lilium has developed the Lilium Jet, a fully-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft designed to facilitate regional travel that is significantly faster than traditional rail or road options while remaining competitively priced. The Lilium Jet, which can accommodate seven passengers, is engineered for high performance with low noise emissions, supporting the company's goal of creating a sustainable and efficient transportation network for people and goods. The company's journey began with the successful first flight of its demonstrator aircraft in 2019, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize air mobility.

Re-Fresh Global is a company focused on advancing the circular economy in the textile industry by providing innovative solutions for managing textile waste. Utilizing a patented method, the company addresses the growing issue of textile waste through advanced waste management technologies. Re-Fresh Global initiates and implements various projects aimed at promoting circularity, offering training and fostering international collaborations. Their services include smart collection and separation techniques, as well as low-cost upcycling processes for large volumes of low-value textile waste. The company engages with its customers through phone, email, and online applications to address inquiries and support their needs.

TastyUrban is in the process of developing a new generation of restaurant usage and strategy.

Ctrl is a customer success platform that enables sales and customer success professionals to integrate data from multiple applications into customized workspaces. Established in 2021 in Tel Aviv, Israel, Ctrl's platform allows revenue teams to combine information seamlessly, facilitating faster workflows and improving access to essential data. By streamlining the process of learning about customers and updating relevant platforms, Ctrl aims to eliminate data silos and enhance the efficiency of customer-facing work. This focus on usability and integration helps professionals maintain their attention on customer interactions while simplifying their operational tasks.

Nosh Biofoods is a developer of traditional meat.It produces technical-functional components and nutritional protein by utilising manufacturing technologies to explore natural microbial biodiversity.

Ariceum Therapeutics is a privately held radiopharmaceutical firm in the clinical stage that specializes in the detection and targeted treatment of aggressive malignancies, such as neuroendocrine and other hard-to-treat cancers. 177Lu-satoreotide tetraxetan (Satoreotide), the company's primary targeted systemic radiopharmaceutical therapy, is an antagonist of the somatostatin type 2 receptor (SSTR2), which is overexpressed in many neuroendocrine tumors. For the simultaneous diagnosis and targeted radionuclide treatment of neuroendocrine malignancies, some aggressive tumors, and childhood cancer, which currently offers few treatment choices and a poor prognosis, we are developing satoreotide as a "theranostic" pair.

M^0 is money middleware for the digital age. It is a decentralized, on-chain protocol, as well as a corresponding set of off-chain standards and APIs, that allows holders of high-quality eligible collateral to participate in the issuance of a fungible cryptodollar. With M^0, any number of institutions around the world can tap on turnkey middleware to become their own cryptodollar issuer, upgrading their money tech stack to the digital age.

Isar Aerospace is a space technology company focused on developing automated production methods for rockets. The company designs launch vehicles that facilitate the deployment and resupply of satellite constellations, aiming to provide low-cost and flexible access to space for small satellites. With an emphasis on sustainability, Isar Aerospace offers environmentally friendly solutions for propelling small launchers and upper-stage vehicles, thereby lowering entry barriers for clients seeking affordable and reliable space access.

GCT operates a low energy DAC approach to capture CO2 while generating hydrogen as a byproduct. The process consists of 3 main process steps. Absorption in a liquid, precipitation and desorption through alkaline electrolysis. The technology is based on 15 years of research with relevant patent applications filed and working prototypes. The company was founded as a university spin-out by 2 serial entrepreneurs and an experienced DAC researcher.

Oculis is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing eye care and preserving vision through innovative drug delivery solutions. The company's unique platform enables effective drug absorption in both the anterior and posterior segments of the eye, allowing for the treatment of conditions such as diabetic macular edema (DME) with a simple topical application, thus eliminating the need for invasive procedures. Oculis is developing several therapeutic candidates, including OCS-01, a topical treatment for DME; OCS-02, aimed at addressing dry eye disease; and OCS-05, which targets acute optic neuritis and other neuro-ophthalmic disorders. This novel approach not only facilitates treatment for posterior eye diseases but also reduces the required frequency of applications for anterior conditions compared to traditional eye drops.

EthonAI develops an AI-powered platform focused on enhancing quality inspection and root cause analysis in manufacturing. The platform offers no-code applications that can be easily utilized by factory operators and engineers without the need for coding skills. By specializing in visual inspection and quality management, EthonAI enables manufacturers to detect and prevent quality defects, which helps reduce production waste. Additionally, the platform aims to improve job satisfaction for factory workers by streamlining quality assurance processes.

Many cancers and other diseases are caused, or resist treatment, because T cells can't recognize or target cells correctly.​ We're progressing first-in-class antigen modulators through the clinic, developed to treat disease by controlling T cell activation. Our technology modulates antigen presentation, flicking a switch inside cells to alter their appearance to the immune system.​ This approach marks a fundamental shift in how we treat people living with autoimmune disorders, cancers and infectious diseases.

RIIICO is an information technology company that focuses on software development and artificial intelligence. It operates a 3D modeling platform designed to facilitate the design, planning, and simulation of 3D models. By leveraging artificial intelligence, RIIICO's platform creates smart and accurate models that can be made interactive, allowing users to effectively present their projects. This innovative approach enhances the visualization and simulation of designs, making it a valuable tool for various applications in different industries.

B2B wholesale marketplace to connect African SME artisans with European retailers.

Faircado operates a sustainable shopping platform designed to enhance the circularity of produced goods by promoting second-hand purchases. The platform employs a smart algorithm that aggregates offers from major pre-owned marketplaces, allowing users to compare prices and sustainability scores of second-hand items across various categories, including electronics and books. This centralized approach enables consumers to make informed decisions while shopping, ultimately saving time, money, and resources. Faircado's commitment to reducing waste aligns with its mission to foster a more sustainable shopping experience.

eleQtron develops and operates quantum computers based on trapped ions, RF control and Magnetic Gradient Induced Coupling (MAGIC). Our intermediate-scale quantum processors will be optimized for near-term industrially relevant quantum applications. We will also implement breakthrough concepts for scalable quantum processors based on RF-controlled trapped ions. eleQtron will operate MAGIC quantum computers and offer quantum computer performance within a subscription model.

Payable is a fintech company that specializes in streamlining payment operations through an intuitive platform designed for businesses. It offers a comprehensive dashboard and API that facilitate the reconciliation of payments and bank transfers, allowing users to manage their financial operations from a single interface. The platform enables businesses to automate payment processes, track transactions across various payment providers and banks, and maintain a clear view of their cash position. With flexible and scalable ledgers, Payable aims to alleviate the complexities of financial infrastructure, empowering companies to focus on product development instead. Its user-friendly, no-code dashboard allows for quick setup and seamless integration, making it accessible for businesses seeking to enhance their payment operations.

Gourmey is a cultivated meat company based in Paris, France, founded in 2019. It specializes in producing ethical foie gras derived from duck cells, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional methods that involve force-feeding and slaughter. By cultivating animal cells in a controlled laboratory environment, Gourmey creates meat products that prioritize health, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare. The company aims to provide delicious meat options for consumers who are conscious of their choices and seek innovative solutions in the food industry.

Everstores makes use of your store data to speed up the sales process and give you a reasonable and transparent offer.

Ripe is a data-driven customer engagement platform designed to assist modern sales and customer success teams in increasing revenue. It provides actionable insights that enable SaaS teams to effectively convert opportunities and engage with valuable customers. By facilitating interactions on websites and within products, Ripe's platform empowers businesses to expand their customer base and enhance their overall sales performance.

TILT app allow users to discover small brands, buy through videos, live streams, and earn rewards. It allows emerging Gen Z fashion brands to add a new dimension to their brand by building and connecting with communities of like-minded shoppers who can purchase products directly from the app. In seconds, brands can connect their stores to Tilt and begin creating shoppable videos and live streams. They have easily been discovered thanks to social mechanics and curated feeds, which give the impression of shopping with friends. Users can view products in action and purchase them directly from the app, without having to navigate to another website or create separate accounts for each store. Tilt aims to eliminate boredom inherent in online shopping and reignite the joy of connecting with like-minded shoppers.

Hakuna provides a variety of embedded insurance solutions to e-commerce companies. They work with merchants of all sizes and industries to provide product protection as a service, both online and offline. They make it simple to begin selling product protection.

Workist is a company that specializes in business process automation through the use of AI-driven robots known as AI Workers. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Workist focuses on automating document-heavy administrative tasks, particularly the processing of incoming purchase orders, thereby eliminating the need for manual data entry. Their platform offers a comprehensive suite for data-driven business process analysis and automation, facilitating a seamless integration and automated data exchange among business customers, distributors, and suppliers. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Workist aims to enhance operational efficiency, allowing medium-sized companies to transition from manual processes to fully automated operations, ultimately enabling employees to dedicate more time to creative and meaningful tasks.

Ottonova is a health insurance provider that operates through a digital platform aimed at simplifying the healthcare experience for users. Its services include arranging doctor's appointments, connecting customers with specialists, and providing comprehensive information about health and health insurance. The platform offers private health insurance products with reasonable rates and flexible plans, empowering customers to make informed decisions regarding their health coverage. By prioritizing transparency and accessibility, Ottonova positions itself as a reliable partner in health management for its users.

Matchory is a cloud-based supplier search engine that compiles a comprehensive database of global suppliers by aggregating public data, including website information, certifications, sustainability details, and company performance metrics. The platform leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate sourcing processes, aiding strategic buyers and technology scouts in making informed procurement decisions. By providing real-time access to relevant suppliers across various industries, Matchory enhances the efficiency and reliability of sourcing operations, ultimately supporting financially, environmentally, and socially sustainable practices in business.

Junto is an EdTech that offers digital live training for companies.

CELUS provides a cloud-based software solution designed to simplify the development of embedded systems for electronics teams. Recognizing the growing demand for electronics amid a declining number of engineers, CELUS enables users to create complex designs without requiring extensive expertise in electronics. The platform leverages automation and artificial intelligence to generate essential components of the development process, including schematics, PCB floorplans, bills of materials (BOM), and embedded source code. By streamlining these interdependent tasks, CELUS aims to accelerate the development cycle and enhance productivity for teams working on electronics projects.

Upvest GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, specializes in providing a blockchain application programming interface (API) that allows businesses to create tailored investment experiences for their customers. The company’s single investment API and digital infrastructure enable financial institutions to seamlessly integrate and offer customized investment products, including the ability to configure savings plans and facilitate micro-investing through roundups. Upvest supports a variety of decentralized applications, tokenized platforms, exchanges, and wallet services, connecting them with major open-source protocols such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. The modular design of their offerings ensures that businesses can easily adapt and scale their investment solutions while receiving comprehensive support for licenses and vendor management, as well as back-office operations.

ImCheck Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company based in Marseille, France, that specializes in developing immunotherapeutics aimed at addressing severe unmet medical needs, particularly in the field of immuno-oncology. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on designing and developing immuno-modulatory antibodies that target members of the butyrophilin super-family of checkpoint molecules. These innovative therapies engage γ9δ2 T cells, a specific type of immune cell, to effectively treat various cancers, including breast, gastric, and ovarian cancers, as well as other solid tumors. Through its advanced research and development efforts, ImCheck Therapeutics seeks to provide next-generation immunotherapeutics for patients suffering from immune-related diseases.

Certivity is a developer of a regulatory management platform that aims to enhance the efficiency and transparency of regulatory compliance for organizations, particularly in the automotive sector. The platform leverages blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies to streamline the management of digital regulations and documents. It facilitates the digitization of workflows between engineers and regulatory officers, ensuring that companies can easily adapt to regulatory changes. By providing comprehensive regulatory content and enabling real-time updates at both the system and paragraph levels, Certivity helps organizations navigate complex compliance requirements in a more cost-effective manner.

AIPERIA is a German-based software as a service (SaaS) company that specializes in sustainable demand planning for fresh food. The company has developed an artificial intelligence-driven platform that facilitates comprehensive planning from food production to supermarket shelves. By enabling suppliers to accurately forecast demand, AIPERIA ensures that only the necessary quantities of fresh food are produced and delivered to retailers. This approach not only enhances efficiency in the supply chain but also promotes sustainability in food retail by minimizing waste and optimizing resource use.

Aiven is a technology company that specializes in managing open-source data infrastructure in the cloud. Headquartered in Helsinki, with additional offices in Berlin, Sydney, Toronto, and Boston, Aiven offers a range of managed open-source data technologies, including PostgreSQL, Kafka, and M3, across all major cloud platforms. The company provides solutions that facilitate the hosting and management of databases and messaging systems, allowing organizations of all sizes to address complex database challenges. By simplifying data infrastructure management, Aiven enables its customers to focus on developing their applications and driving business results through the effective use of open-source technology.

The home of Living Assets: NFT 2.0. Evolving - Scalable - Multicurrency - Sustainable - Certifiable. Freeverse’s mission is to bring true ownership of 'living' digital assets (such as NFTs) into the mainstream. Born from a simple idea of allowing gamers to trade their in-game assets among themselves, legally, for real money, Freeverse's ambition is to revolutionize the concept of 'digital ownership', where users truly own their digital assets, yet permitting companies and content creators the right to control how those assets are used within their applications. To accomplish our mission, we have created a platform that allows the creation of 'Living Assets' - NFTs that can be traded freely among users, but whose properties are regulated by their initial creators. We go beyond the concept of 'static'-NFTs (collectibles) and permit NFTs to evolve and change according to how they are actually used. We are funded by leading European tech VCs.

HiveMQ specializes in providing a robust MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) platform that facilitates the connection, communication, and management of IoT data in demanding real-world environments. The platform serves various industries, including automotive, energy, logistics, smart manufacturing, and transportation, offering flexibility, security, and scalability for mission-critical applications. Prominent companies such as Audi, BMW, Honeywell, Mercedes-Benz, and Siemens utilize HiveMQ to enhance their IoT projects, modernize manufacturing processes, and improve customer experiences. By enabling architects and developers to effectively implement IoT solutions, HiveMQ positions itself as a trusted standard in the enterprise sector.

OneFootball GmbH is a digital platform that offers comprehensive coverage of international football, catering to fans through its app available on smartphones, tablets, desktops, and SmartTVs. Founded in 2008 and based in Berlin, Germany, the platform provides features such as live scores, news updates, video highlights, and detailed statistics from over 100 football leagues and competitions worldwide. Users can engage with the content through social media, commentaries, and live audio updates, ensuring they stay connected to their favorite teams. Additionally, OneFootball collaborates with various partners, including Major League Soccer, to enhance its offerings and provide advertisers and content providers with access to a dedicated football audience. The platform aims to create an immersive experience for football enthusiasts, enabling them to follow the sport seamlessly from anywhere.

Finmid is a developer of an infrastructure lending platform aimed at facilitating financing for businesses. The platform allows companies to integrate financial services into their products seamlessly, eliminating regulatory complexities associated with lending. By providing a single integration solution, Finmid enables businesses to offer financial products while also serving as a gateway for their consumers to access loans. This approach helps to remove barriers to financing, thereby enhancing the overall lending experience for business customers.

remberg GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in a cloud-based Asset-Relationship-Management System designed for manufacturers, service providers, and operators. The remberg asset platform facilitates collaboration among industrial workers, AI copilots, and agents throughout the entire lifecycle of assets. It aims to optimize maintenance processes for industrial machinery by managing the complete service lifecycle, from initial inquiries to work order completion. This comprehensive platform enables organizations to efficiently oversee their systems and equipment in a centralized location.

Marvel Fusion is a developer of fusion energy technology focused on providing environmentally friendly and safe energy solutions. Founded in 2019 and based in Munich, Bayern, the company specializes in a laser-based nuclear fusion reactor that utilizes short pulse, high energy, and electrically efficient lasers. This technology aims to commercialize baseload fusion electrical power, enabling consumers to access clean, safe, and reliable energy sources.

MAYD Group is a startup focused on providing rapid medication delivery services. The company operates a platform that enables customers to receive pharmacy products directly at their doorstep in just minutes. By partnering with local pharmacies, MAYD ensures that users can conveniently access a variety of medical supplies online while receiving competent advice. This service aims to meet customers' healthcare needs promptly and efficiently.

MOSTLY AI develops a GPU-powered technology that simulates synthetic customer data at scale. It helps generate an unlimited number of realistic and representative synthetic customers, matching the patterns and behaviors of the actual customers at an unprecedented level, helping businesses to open up a whole range of opportunities for otherwise locked-up data, resulting in faster innovation, fewer risks, and lower costs.

CARTO is a leading platform in Location Intelligence, specializing in the analysis and visualization of spatial data. Founded in 2012 by an environmental scientist and visualization experts, the company is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Madrid, Seville, and Washington, D.C. CARTO helps businesses optimize processes and make strategic decisions by transforming location data into actionable insights. Its cloud-based service allows data scientists, developers, and analysts to create spatial applications for various platforms, enhancing delivery routes, marketing strategies, and store placements. With a client portfolio of 2,500 customers, including prominent names like Mastercard and Coca-Cola, and a user base exceeding 350,000, CARTO has established itself as a key player in the field. The company is recognized for its innovation by various industry analysts and is backed by notable venture capital firms.

Deed is a social impact platform that facilitates employee donations to charities and encourages volunteering with meaningful causes. The platform is utilized by HR and social impact teams at various organizations to enhance employee engagement and retention. Deed enables users to discover local volunteering opportunities aligned with their interests, such as environmental initiatives, youth development, and animal care. It also assists companies in tracking their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts and effectively communicating their impact to employees and customers. Founded by Deevee Kashi, Steven Liu, and Aske Ertmann, Deed operates offices in Brooklyn, Berlin, Tel Aviv, and San Francisco.

Multiple vehicles (we call them ducks) can form a train for efficient transportation on longer distances within cities and industry areas. Ducktrain provides vehicle platforms and automation technology that will change urban and industrial logistics.

Hive stores and ships products for small and medium-sized online merchants the next day. The company's multichannel integrations, D2C and B2B orders, custom packaging, and smooth return handling will help to optimize the operations. It integrates with over fifteen delivery carriers and inventory is automatically distributed between five fulfillment centers to save money and time. Hive was founded in 2020 and is based in Berlin Germany.

SimScale GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform designed for engineers, designers, scientists, and students. Founded in 2012, SimScale allows users to test, validate, and optimize product designs by offering a comprehensive suite of simulation tools in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. The platform enables users to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results efficiently. Additionally, SimScale supports users in the process of computer-aided design (CAD) by facilitating mesh creation and analysis setup. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, as well as providing online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience.

Koppla is a construction management platform that facilitates the planning and monitoring of construction processes. It offers a user-friendly interface that allows contractors to share and manage schedules during project execution. By integrating project scheduling, management, and service management into a single suite, Koppla enables real-time access to construction schedules. This functionality allows builders to effectively track and optimize construction procedures, ensuring projects can be steered efficiently throughout their duration.

MAYD Group is a startup focused on providing rapid medication delivery services. The company operates a platform that enables customers to receive pharmacy products directly at their doorstep in just minutes. By partnering with local pharmacies, MAYD ensures that users can conveniently access a variety of medical supplies online while receiving competent advice. This service aims to meet customers' healthcare needs promptly and efficiently.

Getsafe is a digital insurance company focused on enhancing the insurance experience through technology. It leverages a unique platform that simplifies the process of obtaining and managing insurance coverage, making it both fair and accessible. By utilizing automation and machine learning, Getsafe enables customers to easily manage their policies, including renters, legal, personal liability, content, income protection, and car insurance, all from their smartphones. The company streamlines traditionally complex tasks, allowing users to file claims or adjust their coverage in real time with minimal effort.

Sikoia is a London-based fintech company that specializes in automating customer verification processes for financial services providers. The company offers a unified data platform that centralizes customer insights and creates dynamic customer profiles, enhancing the onboarding experience. Sikoia's solutions facilitate seamless integration into existing systems through API access or can be utilized via its user-friendly Customer Evaluation Dashboard. Serving both fintech startups and established financial institutions across multiple countries, Sikoia is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an Account Information Service Provider and Credit Reference Provider. The company is supported by prominent institutional investors, reinforcing its commitment to delivering superior customer experiences through innovative data solutions.

Oviva UK Limited is a healthcare company based in London that specializes in digitally-enabled behavior change programs focused on diet and lifestyle-related health conditions, particularly type 2 diabetes and obesity. Founded in 2015, Oviva has developed a unique platform that combines a smartphone app and learning portals to provide personalized coaching and nutritional advice. This approach allows patients to engage in behavior change without the need for in-person clinic visits, thereby improving health outcomes and reducing costs for healthcare systems by preventing complications associated with these conditions. By leveraging a network of qualified consultants, Oviva aims to support individuals in achieving better health through tailored interventions.

Xayn is an AI startup that focuses on developing innovative technology tailored for legal professionals and personalized search experiences. Its primary product, Noxtua, is Europe's first sovereign Legal AI, designed to assist lawyers in analyzing and drafting legal documents, as well as researching legal questions. Noxtua ensures compliance with strict confidentiality standards and data protection regulations, as it is hosted within the EU. The platform utilizes proprietary AI models trained on high-quality legal data, established through a collaboration with the Legal AI Alliance and the international law firm CMS. In addition to Noxtua, Xayn also provides a private search engine that delivers personalized search results and curated news streams while prioritizing user privacy. This decentralized AI technology keeps personal data on users' devices, ensuring a user-friendly experience free from advertisements and data collection. Overall, Xayn aims to empower users and legal professionals with secure and specialized AI solutions.

Ottonova is a health insurance provider that operates through a digital platform aimed at simplifying the healthcare experience for users. Its services include arranging doctor's appointments, connecting customers with specialists, and providing comprehensive information about health and health insurance. The platform offers private health insurance products with reasonable rates and flexible plans, empowering customers to make informed decisions regarding their health coverage. By prioritizing transparency and accessibility, Ottonova positions itself as a reliable partner in health management for its users.

Isar Aerospace is a space technology company focused on developing automated production methods for rockets. The company designs launch vehicles that facilitate the deployment and resupply of satellite constellations, aiming to provide low-cost and flexible access to space for small satellites. With an emphasis on sustainability, Isar Aerospace offers environmentally friendly solutions for propelling small launchers and upper-stage vehicles, thereby lowering entry barriers for clients seeking affordable and reliable space access.

Aleph Alpha GmbH is a Heidelberg-based company focused on designing and developing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that enhance human-machine interactions. The company specializes in generative AI solutions and machine-learning applications, providing services that include data protection from cyber threats and leak detection. Aleph Alpha's platform aims to transform the global AI ecosystem by researching, developing, and deploying large language models, as well as operating the fastest commercial AI cluster in Europe. Its offerings cater to both public and private sectors, enabling organizations to create intelligent products that improve efficiency and security.

Alesi Surgical Ltd. specializes in the development and commercialization of laparoscopic surgical smoke handling systems aimed at enhancing the safety and outcomes of surgical procedures. Founded in 2009 and based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the company emerged as a spin-out from the Welsh Institute for Minimal Access Therapy, benefiting from direct access to experienced surgeons and surgical trainers. Alesi Surgical's innovative products are designed to be portable and applicable in both laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgeries. Utilizing electrostatic precipitation technology, these tools effectively eliminate surgical smoke, ensuring a clear visual field during procedures. Alesi Surgical distributes its products to hospitals across Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand, and Australia.

Edyoucated is a software platform focused on personalized digital upskilling programs, designed to enhance skills and learning in the workplace. The platform offers a modular approach, allowing it to integrate seamlessly with existing systems. By providing curated content, Edyoucated enables employees to learn, retain, and apply essential future skills more effectively. The company aims to support managers in fostering employee satisfaction while helping learners achieve their professional goals efficiently.

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Obligate is a financial platform based in Zurich, Switzerland, that enables companies to issue on-chain bonds and commercial paper, facilitating funding from investors within a regulated decentralized finance (DeFi) environment. Founded in 2019, Obligate leverages smart contracts and tokenization to eliminate the need for intermediaries, significantly reducing the costs of bond issuance by up to 80% and shortening the issuance timeline from weeks to hours. The platform utilizes distributed ledger technology and qualified electronic signatures to issue, transfer, and close electronic negotiable instruments, enhancing data integrity. This innovation allows businesses to better manage their liquidity while providing corporates, banks, and investors with the capability to conduct real-time transactions involving e-notes, ultimately improving overall liquidity.

thingsTHINKING develops a platform designed to understand and processes human language. It captures the meaning of sentences and transfers them to other use cases like Bots, Requirements Engineering, Auditing, LegalTech, InsurTech and many other AI aspects that can be augmented using semantic analysis. It works with suppliers of virtual assistants and other vendors in the AI space, the automotive industry as well as the “Big Four” in the areas auditing and tax.

HiveMQ specializes in providing a robust MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) platform that facilitates the connection, communication, and management of IoT data in demanding real-world environments. The platform serves various industries, including automotive, energy, logistics, smart manufacturing, and transportation, offering flexibility, security, and scalability for mission-critical applications. Prominent companies such as Audi, BMW, Honeywell, Mercedes-Benz, and Siemens utilize HiveMQ to enhance their IoT projects, modernize manufacturing processes, and improve customer experiences. By enabling architects and developers to effectively implement IoT solutions, HiveMQ positions itself as a trusted standard in the enterprise sector.

Oculis is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing eye care and preserving vision through innovative drug delivery solutions. The company's unique platform enables effective drug absorption in both the anterior and posterior segments of the eye, allowing for the treatment of conditions such as diabetic macular edema (DME) with a simple topical application, thus eliminating the need for invasive procedures. Oculis is developing several therapeutic candidates, including OCS-01, a topical treatment for DME; OCS-02, aimed at addressing dry eye disease; and OCS-05, which targets acute optic neuritis and other neuro-ophthalmic disorders. This novel approach not only facilitates treatment for posterior eye diseases but also reduces the required frequency of applications for anterior conditions compared to traditional eye drops.

Finmid is a developer of an infrastructure lending platform aimed at facilitating financing for businesses. The platform allows companies to integrate financial services into their products seamlessly, eliminating regulatory complexities associated with lending. By providing a single integration solution, Finmid enables businesses to offer financial products while also serving as a gateway for their consumers to access loans. This approach helps to remove barriers to financing, thereby enhancing the overall lending experience for business customers.

Airbox Energy is developing a game changing product that will transform the way we utilize, produce and consume energy.

FintechOS is a leader in fintech enablement, dedicated to making financial technology innovation accessible for all companies. Its cloud-based platform simplifies and accelerates the development, servicing, and expansion of financial products and services, enabling businesses to achieve value significantly faster than traditional methods—often within just 12 weeks. By liberating data from core systems, FintechOS allows for the creation of personalized financial solutions and customer experiences at scale. The platform is versatile, integrating seamlessly with existing technologies and connecting to a variety of ecosystems, both financial and non-financial. FintechOS serves a diverse clientele, including major firms like Groupe Société Générale and Admiral Group, as well as innovative companies such as Vibrant and eMag. The company collaborates with a range of partners, from niche consulting agencies to global consulting firms, enhancing its ability to provide tailored solutions that increase return on investment and reduce time-to-market.