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Kai's Education is an innovative force in the EdTech sector, pioneering the integration of coding, STEM, and robotics into engaging learning experiences for children. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, our mission is to ignite young minds through our award-winning educational products, including the all-in-one STEAM toolbox, Kai's Clan, and the hybrid robot, KaiBot. Our flagship product, Kai's Clan, breaks new ground by allowing children aged seven to fifteen to learn to code with state-of-the-art technologies such as AR, VR, AI, IoT, Tinkercad, and Minecraft. KaiBot, designed for hands-on learning, uses screen-free coding cards to instill the fundamentals of coding, providing immediate feedback to enhance learning. Complemented by the Kainundrum Lite app, Kai's Education facilitates a seamless transition from tactile to advanced text-based coding, nurturing problem-solving skills and creativity. Recipient of the Smart AI Toy Award and the Common Sense Top Pick for Learning Award, Kai's Education is dedicated to equipping the next generation with the skills for tomorrow's challenges. We're not just teaching coding; we're inspiring creators.

Kara Technologies specializes in enhancing accessibility for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community through its innovative online platform. The company employs advanced artificial intelligence to create hyper-realistic 3D avatars that interpret English text and audio into sign language. This technology addresses the significant communication gap faced by approximately 70 million sign language users worldwide, many of whom have limited proficiency in English. Kara's platform serves a variety of sectors, including healthcare, education, public safety, and entertainment, making content more accessible and engaging for deaf individuals. By combining practicality with creativity, Kara Technologies aims to empower deaf children and facilitate their learning experiences while promoting inclusivity in various settings.

Well Revolution is a secure platform that connects consumers with their doctor, other health providers and pharmacies in one simple mobile application for fast advice, diagnosis and prescriptions. For clinics and doctors, it automates paperwork, prescriptions and payment collection. The app provides flexibility for consumers and doctors to send text, audio and video messages, make live voice and video calls, share images, documents, make payments and more. Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand with a team spanning four countries, Well Revolution is a diverse team of doctors, pharmacists, engineers, designers and entrepreneurs working together to reimagine how people experience healthcare. The company was founded in 2018 with an end-to-end sexual and reproductive health service for men and women, providing at-home test kits, online doctors and prescription deliveries.

FileInvite Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Penrose, New Zealand, specializes in software solutions for document collection and information management. The company's platform streamlines the document collection process, enabling users to upload files, complete forms, and sign contracts digitally. FileInvite serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, financial services, professional services, educational institutions, and legal enterprises. Its offerings include tools for document collection, digital signatures, client portals, and CRM enrichment, all designed to facilitate secure and efficient information transfer.

Formus specializes in personalized orthopedics by leveraging artificial intelligence and computational biomechanics to enhance pre-operative planning for joint replacement surgeries. With a foundation in two decades of musculoskeletal research, the company has developed a 3D planning platform that is FDA, PMDA, and TGA cleared, successfully planning over 3,000 hip replacement surgeries across more than 25 locations in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the United States. By collaborating with implant manufacturers, Formus integrates its technology into existing medical workflows, aiming to reduce costs while improving the reliability and scalability of orthopedic procedures. Its innovative approach allows surgeons to tailor surgical plans to the individual needs of patients, ultimately enhancing surgical outcomes and advancing the field of orthopedics.

Founded in 1999, they have been at the forefront of electronic shopping carts and keeping families happy for 15 years. They have worked in four countries, with over 30 supermarket and department store chains including Walmart, Kroger, Safeway and Albertsons. Their carts have generated over 30 million customer rides – and a lot of happier parents and children! They owe their position to several factors: their management group and team are the world’s most experienced, their service teams are well trained, their technology and remote management systems are the best, and their focus on the customer experience means that they always have the end user in mind.

Spoke Phone is a developer of a programmable cloud phone system designed to facilitate high-value, complex, and regulated conversations. The system offers features such as a company directory, auto-receptionist, call routing, call transfer, one-touch conference calls, and call recording. Additionally, it incorporates artificial intelligence for voice transcription, allowing for the automated creation of call notes. By enabling rich contextual conversations across various devices, Spoke Phone enhances employee communication and engagement while automating repetitive tasks. This results in improved interactions with customers and supports business growth through enterprise-grade mobility and communication capabilities tailored for remote workers.

FileInvite Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Penrose, New Zealand, specializes in software solutions for document collection and information management. The company's platform streamlines the document collection process, enabling users to upload files, complete forms, and sign contracts digitally. FileInvite serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, financial services, professional services, educational institutions, and legal enterprises. Its offerings include tools for document collection, digital signatures, client portals, and CRM enrichment, all designed to facilitate secure and efficient information transfer.

Moxion Limited is a company that develops a software-as-a-service (SaaS) production collaboration platform specifically for filmmakers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with an office in Los Angeles, it offers a solution that allows producers to share, communicate, and organize footage globally, complete with metadata. The platform enables users to comment, add markers, and draw on clips, while also facilitating the creation of folders for content organization and assigning viewing access to specific audiences. Utilizing proprietary technology and high-level encryption, Moxion allows teams to view and utilize footage almost immediately after capture, enhancing the filmmaking process. The company serves a diverse clientele, including motion picture production companies and studios across multiple regions, including North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.

Datagate Innovation Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, offers a cloud-based platform that simplifies the billing and analysis of service usage for resellers, distributors, and their customers. The company's online portal enables users to import, publish, and analyze detailed billing information, including invoices, usage data, costs, and pricing. By facilitating transparent access to billing information, Datagate empowers customers to understand their expenditures and ensure they receive optimal service and pricing. The platform is designed to handle the complexities of billing in sectors such as telecommunications, utilities, and cloud services, processing large volumes of specialized data accurately and efficiently. As a subsidiary of Enprise Group Limited since 2014, Datagate plays a crucial role in the evolving landscape of usage-based billing, where online immediacy and customer self-service are increasingly prioritized.

Kami is a digital learning platform that empowers everyone to #lovelearning. In or out of the classroom, Kami provides tools to support any learning style, drive engagement, and improve learning outcomes for all! Kami was founded in 2013 by four university friends and has evolved to become one of the fastest-growing EdTech companies in the world. Kami has millions of users across the globe, as well as Kami Heroes – a community of passionate teachers across the Americas, Europe, Australasia and Asia. Investors backing Kami include leading Australian venture capitalist firm Right Click Capital, CapitalPitch, New Zealand-based Flying Kiwi Angels, New Zealand Venture Investment Fund; and notable Silicon Valley investors, such as Sam Altman of Y Combinator and Scott Nolan of Founders Fund. As a Premier Google Partner, Kami works instantly through seamless integration with G Suite apps, like Google Drive and Google Classroom, as well other educational programs like Canvas, Schoology and Microsoft Teams. Our Team: We believe that having a dedicated, enthusiastic, and non-hierarchical team can achieve remarkable things – we’re well on track to proving it, too. Our company culture embraces diversity, ownership, and most importantly, collaboration. With these values, we're working to transform education so that teachers and students can achieve so much more together. It’s super important we maintain an encouraging environment where people can share ideas, generate solutions, and, of course, grow. Join us in building the future of education. Get in touch at careers@kamiapp.com, we’d love to hear from you!

Kami is a digital learning platform that empowers everyone to #lovelearning. In or out of the classroom, Kami provides tools to support any learning style, drive engagement, and improve learning outcomes for all! Kami was founded in 2013 by four university friends and has evolved to become one of the fastest-growing EdTech companies in the world. Kami has millions of users across the globe, as well as Kami Heroes – a community of passionate teachers across the Americas, Europe, Australasia and Asia. Investors backing Kami include leading Australian venture capitalist firm Right Click Capital, CapitalPitch, New Zealand-based Flying Kiwi Angels, New Zealand Venture Investment Fund; and notable Silicon Valley investors, such as Sam Altman of Y Combinator and Scott Nolan of Founders Fund. As a Premier Google Partner, Kami works instantly through seamless integration with G Suite apps, like Google Drive and Google Classroom, as well other educational programs like Canvas, Schoology and Microsoft Teams. Our Team: We believe that having a dedicated, enthusiastic, and non-hierarchical team can achieve remarkable things – we’re well on track to proving it, too. Our company culture embraces diversity, ownership, and most importantly, collaboration. With these values, we're working to transform education so that teachers and students can achieve so much more together. It’s super important we maintain an encouraging environment where people can share ideas, generate solutions, and, of course, grow. Join us in building the future of education. Get in touch at careers@kamiapp.com, we’d love to hear from you!

StretchSense specializes in sensor-based technology for capturing hand motion data, focusing on the development of innovative performance capture gloves known as MoCap Pro gloves. These gloves utilize advanced stretch sensor technology, allowing for accurate and comfortable hand tracking. They incorporate soft capacitors that respond to stretching and squeezing, measuring these changes with precision. The gloves work seamlessly with various industry-leading software platforms such as Maya, Unreal Engine, and Unity, as well as with optical systems like OptiTrack, Qualisys, and Vicon. By integrating machine learning with their hardware, StretchSense provides animators, game developers, and film studios with the tools needed for lifelike animations and enhanced performance capture capabilities.

iDefigo Limited specializes in manufacturing and delivering Internet of Things (IoT) security and surveillance devices and solutions. The company offers a range of products, including wire-free, weatherproof security cameras that allow for quick installation without the need for extensive wiring. One of its notable products is the RedEye camera, which features a patented low-power design for extended outdoor use. iDefigo also provides a Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) platform that securely collects and presents footage from remotely connected cameras. Catering to both enterprise and government clients, iDefigo enables the rapid deployment of surveillance systems in remote areas, with real-time footage transmitted via cellular networks and managed through its secure cloud-based platform. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom, the company aims to simplify and enhance the monitoring of assets and environments through innovative surveillance solutions.

Vesper Marine Ltd. specializes in designing and manufacturing marine safety products tailored for the automatic identification system (AIS) and marine electronics sector. The company offers a diverse range of products including WatchMate transponders, receivers, displays, GPS sensors, and AIS/VHF antenna splitters. Vesper Marine's innovative Cortex system integrates a VHF radio with smartAIS transponder technology, enhancing vessel monitoring and collision avoidance. This system features built-in alarms to notify mariners of potential hazards such as collisions, dragging anchors, or man-overboard situations. The company serves a broad clientele, including sailing vessels, power boats, small workboats, charter boats, and public service operations. Vesper Marine distributes its products through a network of partners in multiple countries, ensuring a wide reach in the marine industry. Founded in 2007, Vesper Marine is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with an additional office in the United States.

PowerON Ltd. specializes in the development and manufacturing of devices utilizing dielectric elastomer (DE) switch technology. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with an additional facility in Dresden, Germany, the company produces a range of electromechanical and semiconductor products, including customizable switches, actuators, signal processors, sensors, and logic devices. PowerON's innovative components are designed for applications in soft robotics, human-machine interfaces, and automation, offering advantages in size, weight, and durability under harsh environmental conditions. Their technology allows for the creation of multifunctional sensors and actuators that replace complex and heavy electromagnetic systems with more efficient single-component solutions.

Transfercar offers free one-way rental cars and campervans across the United States. The service also operates in Australia and New Zealand.

Hot Lime Labs specializes in the development of carbon dioxide (CO2) capture technology tailored for commercial greenhouses. The company's innovative approach involves recovering clean CO2 from the combustion of waste wood and other organic materials. This process not only generates concentrated CO2 but also enhances crop yields by supplying greenhouses with a sustainable source of this critical gas. By utilizing renewable resources for CO2 production, Hot Lime Labs enables users to maximize agricultural output while reducing environmental impact, effectively promoting sustainable food production practices.

Hot Lime Labs specializes in the development of carbon dioxide (CO2) capture technology tailored for commercial greenhouses. The company's innovative approach involves recovering clean CO2 from the combustion of waste wood and other organic materials. This process not only generates concentrated CO2 but also enhances crop yields by supplying greenhouses with a sustainable source of this critical gas. By utilizing renewable resources for CO2 production, Hot Lime Labs enables users to maximize agricultural output while reducing environmental impact, effectively promoting sustainable food production practices.

Codesign is an online tool that provides architectural designs and data-driven design in real-time.

Alt Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 and based in Auckland, New Zealand. The company focuses on early-stage investments, primarily targeting the gaming and technology sectors. Alt Ventures is particularly interested in areas such as entertainment software, vertical market software, multimedia, and augmented reality. By concentrating on pre-seed and seed stage opportunities, Alt Ventures aims to support innovative companies and disruptive technologies that have the potential to shape the future of their industries.

Narrative Muse is a content-matching platform dedicated to recommending women-driven movies and books. The platform assists users in discovering works created by and featuring women, people of color, and other underrepresented or marginalized groups across various media, including books, movies, and television shows. By focusing on diversity and inclusivity, Narrative Muse seeks to reshape the entertainment landscape, providing valuable insights into the demand for women-focused content for producers and publishers.