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Swift Solar is a solar technology company that designs and manufactures lightweight solar panels and systems for aerospace, automotive, and building applications. Founded in 2017 and based in San Carlos, California, with a facility in Golden, Colorado, the company focuses on perovskite solar cell technology to deliver higher efficiency and lower costs. Its approach involves ultra-thin perovskite films and tandem cell architectures that capture different parts of the solar spectrum to improve conversion efficiency while reducing weight. Swift Solar emphasizes domestic manufacturing to support scalable production and aims to advance photovoltaic solutions suitable for demanding environments and large-scale deployment.

Carputty is a consumer automotive startup that offers a flexible and transparent car loan service designed to simplify the financing process for customers. Founded in 2020 by Patrick Bayliss and Joshua Tatum, the company provides a real-time line of credit that can be utilized for refinancing, purchasing, or leasing vehicles. Carputty distinguishes itself with a proprietary predictive valuation tool that assists users in understanding the optimal times to buy or sell their vehicles, promoting the idea of viewing cars as valuable assets. By prioritizing customer empowerment and ease of use, Carputty aims to enhance the car financing experience.

Carputty is a consumer automotive startup that offers a flexible and transparent car loan service designed to simplify the financing process for customers. Founded in 2020 by Patrick Bayliss and Joshua Tatum, the company provides a real-time line of credit that can be utilized for refinancing, purchasing, or leasing vehicles. Carputty distinguishes itself with a proprietary predictive valuation tool that assists users in understanding the optimal times to buy or sell their vehicles, promoting the idea of viewing cars as valuable assets. By prioritizing customer empowerment and ease of use, Carputty aims to enhance the car financing experience.

Sibros is a technology company that specializes in software-defined vehicle management through its Deep Connected Platform™. This platform integrates real-time data collection, software configuration management, remote updates, and diagnostic commands, all while adhering to stringent automotive safety, security, and data privacy standards. Sibros's solutions are versatile and can be implemented across various vehicle architectures, including legacy gas and diesel engines, next-generation battery electric vehicles, fuel cells, motorcycles, buses, commercial trucks, and heavy machinery. By leveraging advanced technology developed in Silicon Valley, Sibros empowers original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to enhance customer experiences, reduce costs, and explore new revenue opportunities throughout the entire mobility product life cycle. The company's software manages a vehicle's complete software inventory and configurations, facilitating the delivery of connected vehicle services and personalized mobility solutions at scale.

Karamba Security is an automotive cybersecurity software company that protects connected vehicles by securing their internal control systems. Its solutions harden electronic control units and safeguard telematics, infotainment, and onboard diagnostics from malware and unauthorized code, helping prevent attacks on the vehicle's CAN bus. The software is embedded in devices and operates automatically with negligible performance impact, providing dropper detection and malware prevention without requiring user action. The company serves automakers and Tier-1 suppliers and supports secure over-the-air updates and secure communications while aiding compliance with global cybersecurity regulations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Karamba Security also addresses cybersecurity for a range of connected devices, including Industry 4.0 controllers and IoT endpoints, through vulnerability data management.

Gatik is a Mountain View, California-based startup that develops autonomous vehicle technology for B2B short-haul and middle-mile logistics. The company specializes in AI-powered software and autonomous hardware for light and medium-duty trucks and vans, enabling scheduled deliveries and streamlined supply-chain operations for commercial customers.

Humatics develops microlocation technology and a Spatial Intelligence Platform that enables precise locating, navigation and collaboration for people and machines. Using simple radio-frequency technology, a Humatics system can track multiple moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with centimeter to millimeter precision, at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. The platform networks multiple units to provide broad, ultra-precise positioning coverage from single work cells to large facilities, and its extensible architecture with APIs supports an ecosystem of position-based products and services. The company combines proprietary software and hardware, on-board sensors, and advanced algorithms to connect the physical and digital worlds, aiming to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity across sectors such as manufacturing and logistics. Humatics was founded in 2015 by MIT professor David Mindell and Gary Cohen and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Founded in 2016, Helm.ai develops advanced AI software for autonomous driving, ADAS, and robotics automation. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, the company specializes in full-stack real-time AI solutions, including deep neural networks for highway and urban driving, end-to-end autonomous systems, and development tools powered by Deep Teaching™ and generative AI.

Gatik is a Mountain View, California-based startup that develops autonomous vehicle technology for B2B short-haul and middle-mile logistics. The company specializes in AI-powered software and autonomous hardware for light and medium-duty trucks and vans, enabling scheduled deliveries and streamlined supply-chain operations for commercial customers.

Humatics develops microlocation technology and a Spatial Intelligence Platform that enables precise locating, navigation and collaboration for people and machines. Using simple radio-frequency technology, a Humatics system can track multiple moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with centimeter to millimeter precision, at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. The platform networks multiple units to provide broad, ultra-precise positioning coverage from single work cells to large facilities, and its extensible architecture with APIs supports an ecosystem of position-based products and services. The company combines proprietary software and hardware, on-board sensors, and advanced algorithms to connect the physical and digital worlds, aiming to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity across sectors such as manufacturing and logistics. Humatics was founded in 2015 by MIT professor David Mindell and Gary Cohen and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Humatics develops microlocation technology and a Spatial Intelligence Platform that enables precise locating, navigation and collaboration for people and machines. Using simple radio-frequency technology, a Humatics system can track multiple moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with centimeter to millimeter precision, at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. The platform networks multiple units to provide broad, ultra-precise positioning coverage from single work cells to large facilities, and its extensible architecture with APIs supports an ecosystem of position-based products and services. The company combines proprietary software and hardware, on-board sensors, and advanced algorithms to connect the physical and digital worlds, aiming to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity across sectors such as manufacturing and logistics. Humatics was founded in 2015 by MIT professor David Mindell and Gary Cohen and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Humatics develops microlocation technology and a Spatial Intelligence Platform that enables precise locating, navigation and collaboration for people and machines. Using simple radio-frequency technology, a Humatics system can track multiple moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with centimeter to millimeter precision, at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. The platform networks multiple units to provide broad, ultra-precise positioning coverage from single work cells to large facilities, and its extensible architecture with APIs supports an ecosystem of position-based products and services. The company combines proprietary software and hardware, on-board sensors, and advanced algorithms to connect the physical and digital worlds, aiming to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity across sectors such as manufacturing and logistics. Humatics was founded in 2015 by MIT professor David Mindell and Gary Cohen and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

FreshCar is a company that specializes in car subscription services, offering a platform that allows auto dealerships to create and manage their own subscription offerings. Founded in 2016 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, FreshCar develops software specifically for vehicle subscriptions, providing advanced solutions for auto retailers, original equipment manufacturers, and fleet operators. The company's platform enables customers to access a variety of vehicles on a monthly subscription basis, which includes insurance, maintenance, and roadside assistance, thereby eliminating the need for down payments and additional costs. FreshCar also offers strategic consulting services to help automotive businesses effectively implement and enhance their subscription models.

Karamba Security is an automotive cybersecurity software company that protects connected vehicles by securing their internal control systems. Its solutions harden electronic control units and safeguard telematics, infotainment, and onboard diagnostics from malware and unauthorized code, helping prevent attacks on the vehicle's CAN bus. The software is embedded in devices and operates automatically with negligible performance impact, providing dropper detection and malware prevention without requiring user action. The company serves automakers and Tier-1 suppliers and supports secure over-the-air updates and secure communications while aiding compliance with global cybersecurity regulations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Karamba Security also addresses cybersecurity for a range of connected devices, including Industry 4.0 controllers and IoT endpoints, through vulnerability data management.

Founded in 2015, Donut Media is a digital media company based in Los Angeles, California. It creates and distributes engaging video content for automotive enthusiasts across various platforms using proprietary technology and a curated network of influencers.

Karamba Security is an automotive cybersecurity software company that protects connected vehicles by securing their internal control systems. Its solutions harden electronic control units and safeguard telematics, infotainment, and onboard diagnostics from malware and unauthorized code, helping prevent attacks on the vehicle's CAN bus. The software is embedded in devices and operates automatically with negligible performance impact, providing dropper detection and malware prevention without requiring user action. The company serves automakers and Tier-1 suppliers and supports secure over-the-air updates and secure communications while aiding compliance with global cybersecurity regulations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Karamba Security also addresses cybersecurity for a range of connected devices, including Industry 4.0 controllers and IoT endpoints, through vulnerability data management.

HAAS Alert is a prominent provider of mobility and smart city data services focused on enhancing safety for emergency crews, drivers, and the general public through Cellular Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication. The company's Safety Cloud delivers real-time data that connects first responders and various fleets with motorists and autonomous vehicles, helping to prevent collisions and minimize traffic delays. HAAS Alert's platform issues preemptive notifications to drivers, alerting them to the approach of emergency vehicles via their car dashboards or smartphones. Additionally, the service supports smart city initiatives by providing valuable traffic information to government officials, aiding in infrastructure planning and real-time traffic management. HAAS Alert collaborates with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on innovative safety solutions and has garnered support from notable safety organizations.

Acerta Analytics Inc. specializes in machine intelligence solutions that analyze raw machine data to facilitate informed decision-making, particularly in the automotive sector. The company's flagship product, Acerta CHECK, employs statistical methods, data mining algorithms, and machine learning techniques to identify critical issues and anomalies in machine behavior. By assisting automotive manufacturers, including original equipment manufacturers and parts suppliers, Acerta helps improve quality control, reduce defects, and accelerate the market readiness of complex products. Additionally, the company's technology is applicable in aerospace for aircraft health management. Acerta's analytics platform empowers manufacturers to detect early signs of potential product failures, enhance root cause analysis, minimize scrap and rework, and continuously refine their processes. Founded in 2014 and based in Waterloo, Canada, Acerta is committed to transforming quality control through advanced artificial intelligence.

QuickPay was founded in 2010 with a vision to leverage trends in mobile technology to remove the pain and hassle of finding, accessing, and paying for parking and transportation. Their revolutionary QP QuickPay mobile parking platform offers users one mobile parking application that works across all parking environments — drivers can even raise parking gates using their mobile phones — and gives parking owners and operators an efficient way to enable mobile parking across all their assets with a single integrated solution. Today drivers can use QP QuickPay and a mobile phone to find and pay for parking at hundreds of locations across the U.S., with new locations being added continually.

LocoMobi is transforming parking technology by offering a comprehensive solution that integrates physical, mobile, and cloud-based systems. The company provides a complete suite of parking revenue and access control systems that are connected in real-time to cloud servers and enhanced with license plate recognition cameras. LocoMobi emerged from the merger of QuickPay and Nautical Technologies. QuickPay delivers a unified mobile payment application suitable for various parking environments, while Nautical Technologies pioneered a cloud-based license plate recognition system with a complete revenue engine and management tools for virtual permitting and citation management. This merger allows LocoMobi to offer an advanced and cohesive parking solution that combines the strengths of both companies.

QuickPay was founded in 2010 with a vision to leverage trends in mobile technology to remove the pain and hassle of finding, accessing, and paying for parking and transportation. Their revolutionary QP QuickPay mobile parking platform offers users one mobile parking application that works across all parking environments — drivers can even raise parking gates using their mobile phones — and gives parking owners and operators an efficient way to enable mobile parking across all their assets with a single integrated solution. Today drivers can use QP QuickPay and a mobile phone to find and pay for parking at hundreds of locations across the U.S., with new locations being added continually.

QuickPay was founded in 2010 with a vision to leverage trends in mobile technology to remove the pain and hassle of finding, accessing, and paying for parking and transportation. Their revolutionary QP QuickPay mobile parking platform offers users one mobile parking application that works across all parking environments — drivers can even raise parking gates using their mobile phones — and gives parking owners and operators an efficient way to enable mobile parking across all their assets with a single integrated solution. Today drivers can use QP QuickPay and a mobile phone to find and pay for parking at hundreds of locations across the U.S., with new locations being added continually.