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Northwood Space is a hardware solution that dramatically increases the number of orbits and frequency bands available for satellite communications from the ground.

Northwood Space is a hardware solution that dramatically increases the number of orbits and frequency bands available for satellite communications from the ground.

Carbyne provides a cloud-native, mission-critical contact center solution and real-time emergency communication platform for public safety and enterprise use. The company operates as a rich-data provider for mission-critical centers, collecting hundreds of millions of data points annually in a unified platform and enabling secure, direct connections between callers, connected devices, and emergency centers without requiring a consumer app. Its platform supports encrypted video, voice, images, chat, and precise device-based location, helping emergency call takers analyze calls in real time, improve call-center efficiency, lower dispatch times, and deliver faster, more accurate responses to incidents across governments, enterprises, and individuals.

Ayar Labs develops and manufactures high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers, specializing in optical interconnect solutions. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, offers a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution for applications requiring high bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency. The company's products serve various industries such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, telecommunications, aerospace, and military.

Carbyne provides a cloud-native, mission-critical contact center solution and real-time emergency communication platform for public safety and enterprise use. The company operates as a rich-data provider for mission-critical centers, collecting hundreds of millions of data points annually in a unified platform and enabling secure, direct connections between callers, connected devices, and emergency centers without requiring a consumer app. Its platform supports encrypted video, voice, images, chat, and precise device-based location, helping emergency call takers analyze calls in real time, improve call-center efficiency, lower dispatch times, and deliver faster, more accurate responses to incidents across governments, enterprises, and individuals.

goTenna, Inc. is a company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in off-grid communication solutions. Founded in 2013, it develops innovative devices that allow users to send messages and share GPS locations using their smartphones, even in the absence of central connectivity. The company's flagship product incorporates a cognitive digital radio and an app that generates its own signal, enabling communication through a mesh networking protocol known as Aspen Grove™. This technology facilitates decentralized and programmable mobile infrastructure, making it useful for a variety of applications across public sector, enterprise, and Internet of Things markets. goTenna's mission is rooted in the need for resilient communication systems, a vision that emerged following the disruptions caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The company's devices are characterized by their low power consumption, long-range capabilities, and use of low bandwidth radio frequencies, allowing users to communicate without relying on traditional internet or cellular networks.

Circles.Life is a Singapore-based digital telecommunications company offering post-paid mobile and internet data services through subscription-based data plans. It provides a mobile app to monitor usage, manage costs, browse and purchase plans, and switch between plans, with a focus on flexible, no-contract offerings and a strong customer experience.

Hims & Hers is a telehealth platform connecting consumers with licensed medical professionals for accessible, convenient healthcare. Initially focused on telemedicine services like erectile dysfunction and hair loss treatments, the company expanded to cover mental health, dermatology, primary care, and more.

Ayar Labs develops and manufactures high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers, specializing in optical interconnect solutions. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, offers a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution for applications requiring high bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency. The company's products serve various industries such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, telecommunications, aerospace, and military.

Carbyne provides a cloud-native, mission-critical contact center solution and real-time emergency communication platform for public safety and enterprise use. The company operates as a rich-data provider for mission-critical centers, collecting hundreds of millions of data points annually in a unified platform and enabling secure, direct connections between callers, connected devices, and emergency centers without requiring a consumer app. Its platform supports encrypted video, voice, images, chat, and precise device-based location, helping emergency call takers analyze calls in real time, improve call-center efficiency, lower dispatch times, and deliver faster, more accurate responses to incidents across governments, enterprises, and individuals.

Hims & Hers is a telehealth platform connecting consumers with licensed medical professionals for accessible, convenient healthcare. Initially focused on telemedicine services like erectile dysfunction and hair loss treatments, the company expanded to cover mental health, dermatology, primary care, and more.

goTenna, Inc. is a company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in off-grid communication solutions. Founded in 2013, it develops innovative devices that allow users to send messages and share GPS locations using their smartphones, even in the absence of central connectivity. The company's flagship product incorporates a cognitive digital radio and an app that generates its own signal, enabling communication through a mesh networking protocol known as Aspen Grove™. This technology facilitates decentralized and programmable mobile infrastructure, making it useful for a variety of applications across public sector, enterprise, and Internet of Things markets. goTenna's mission is rooted in the need for resilient communication systems, a vision that emerged following the disruptions caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The company's devices are characterized by their low power consumption, long-range capabilities, and use of low bandwidth radio frequencies, allowing users to communicate without relying on traditional internet or cellular networks.

Ayar Labs develops and manufactures high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers, specializing in optical interconnect solutions. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, offers a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution for applications requiring high bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency. The company's products serve various industries such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, telecommunications, aerospace, and military.

Ringadoc operates as a healthcare technology company specializing in virtual communication software for medical professionals. Its platform facilitates secure, cross-platform conversations between doctors, patients, office staff, and other providers, enhancing patient-doctor interaction while streamlining workflows for healthcare practitioners. Led by Founder and CEO Jordan Michaels, Ringadoc aims to improve doctor-patient relationships and simplify healthcare communication processes.

Ooma develops smart cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms for businesses and consumers worldwide. Its offerings include advanced voice and collaboration features, residential phone service with PureVoice HD quality, and a comprehensive home security solution.

Twilio is a cloud-based communications company that empowers developers and businesses to build and integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication into their applications via a robust set of APIs. By merging cloud computing, web services, and telecommunications, Twilio is transforming traditional telecom, enabling more contextual and personalized customer interactions. The company's Super Network ensures fast, cost-effective communication across the globe.

Ooma develops smart cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms for businesses and consumers worldwide. Its offerings include advanced voice and collaboration features, residential phone service with PureVoice HD quality, and a comprehensive home security solution.

Ooma develops smart cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms for businesses and consumers worldwide. Its offerings include advanced voice and collaboration features, residential phone service with PureVoice HD quality, and a comprehensive home security solution.