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Playbook, as a beautiful, organized home base for all creative work. For teams, Playbook makes it easy to share, and collaborate on visual projects; and for freelancers, Playbook makes collaborating with clients and sharing their work with the world totally seamlessly. Playbook runs on advanced and intelligent technology. It automatically imports, tags, categorizes your entire media library, in minutes.

Playbook, as a beautiful, organized home base for all creative work. For teams, Playbook makes it easy to share, and collaborate on visual projects; and for freelancers, Playbook makes collaborating with clients and sharing their work with the world totally seamlessly. Playbook runs on advanced and intelligent technology. It automatically imports, tags, categorizes your entire media library, in minutes.

Developer of a video book platform intended to make top non-fiction books accessible to visual learners. The company's platform curates the top titles and partners directly with authors to enable users to watch bestselling business books in an engaging and fun new format, allowing people to binge-watch non-fiction books in an entertaining, social, and engaging way.

Literati, Inc. is a subscription-based book club service tailored for children ages 0-12 in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a variety of themed book clubs, such as Club Neo, Club Sprout, Club Nova, and Club Sage. In addition to its subscription service, Literati provides gifting options, allowing customers to gift books or redeem them for others. The company's innovative approach includes a try-before-you-buy model and curated selections by notable figures, enhancing the reading experience for young audiences. With a focus on fostering a love for literature, Literati aims to engage children and families through thoughtfully curated reading materials.

Literati, Inc. is a subscription-based book club service tailored for children ages 0-12 in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a variety of themed book clubs, such as Club Neo, Club Sprout, Club Nova, and Club Sage. In addition to its subscription service, Literati provides gifting options, allowing customers to gift books or redeem them for others. The company's innovative approach includes a try-before-you-buy model and curated selections by notable figures, enhancing the reading experience for young audiences. With a focus on fostering a love for literature, Literati aims to engage children and families through thoughtfully curated reading materials.

The Athletic Media Company is an online sports media publisher that specializes in providing in-depth coverage of local and national sports for fans in North America. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, The Athletic offers a subscription-based platform that features articles, podcasts, and videos focused on various sports, including basketball and football. The company is dedicated to delivering authentic sports news free from advertisements and pop-ups, allowing users to engage with quality content produced by skilled local and national sports journalists. Through its platform, The Athletic connects sports fans with comprehensive information and updates about their favorite teams and athletes.

Daisie is where people find their people, get inspired, and make real progress together. It's a new route into the creative world; through connections made organically and the natural development of skills. Our mission is to see Daisie creators grow in confidence, take up space in their chosen fields, and build lasting careers.

The Athletic Media Company is an online sports media publisher that specializes in providing in-depth coverage of local and national sports for fans in North America. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, The Athletic offers a subscription-based platform that features articles, podcasts, and videos focused on various sports, including basketball and football. The company is dedicated to delivering authentic sports news free from advertisements and pop-ups, allowing users to engage with quality content produced by skilled local and national sports journalists. Through its platform, The Athletic connects sports fans with comprehensive information and updates about their favorite teams and athletes.

ResearchGate GmbH operates an online professional network specifically designed for scientific researchers globally. Founded in 2008 in Berlin, Germany, by Dr. Ijad Madisch, Dr. Sören Hofmayer, and Horst Fickenscher, the platform facilitates the discovery and sharing of scientific knowledge, allowing users to access publications, publish data, and obtain citation statistics for their work. Researchers can connect with colleagues, co-authors, and specialists, fostering collaboration and addressing research-related inquiries. In addition to its web platform, ResearchGate offers mobile applications, further enhancing accessibility for its over 14 million members. The company aims to promote open science and drive progress in research through its various tools and features.

Oyster is a subscription service for ebooks and ebook retailer. Oyster also publishes the Oyster Review, an editorial magazine. Oyster was founded by Eric Stromberg, Andrew Brown, and Willem Van Lancker in 2012 and is based in New York, the United States.

theAudience, Inc. is a multi-channel publisher based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in social and digital content. Founded in 2011, the company provides a range of services, including social consulting, influencer activation, content creation, and media buying. Its BackStage Publishing Platform streamlines the social publishing process and offers analytics to manage content at scale. theAudience aims to connect brands, entertainment properties, and social influencers with consumers by syndicating engaging content globally. The company focuses on creating meaningful interactions that resonate with audiences, representing the interests and conversations of a diverse consumer base. As of August 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of Al Ahli Holding Group.

Oyster is a subscription service for ebooks and ebook retailer. Oyster also publishes the Oyster Review, an editorial magazine. Oyster was founded by Eric Stromberg, Andrew Brown, and Willem Van Lancker in 2012 and is based in New York, the United States.

ResearchGate GmbH operates an online professional network specifically designed for scientific researchers globally. Founded in 2008 in Berlin, Germany, by Dr. Ijad Madisch, Dr. Sören Hofmayer, and Horst Fickenscher, the platform facilitates the discovery and sharing of scientific knowledge, allowing users to access publications, publish data, and obtain citation statistics for their work. Researchers can connect with colleagues, co-authors, and specialists, fostering collaboration and addressing research-related inquiries. In addition to its web platform, ResearchGate offers mobile applications, further enhancing accessibility for its over 14 million members. The company aims to promote open science and drive progress in research through its various tools and features.

Zivity, a San Francisco-based startup founded in 2007, operates as a premium subscription and fan interaction platform centered around pinup photography. The platform allows fans to engage directly with artists, supporting them through microdonations and recurring monthly subscriptions. Zivity emphasizes the celebration of unique beauty, utilizing crowdsourced curation and editorial moderation to showcase artistic photography. Users can interact with their favorite models, stay updated on their latest news, and participate in voting for contestants, thereby fostering a deeper connection between artists and their audience.