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Proteus Space is automating satellite design for rapid, payload-tailored satellite deployments with a world-class space and advanced technology leadership team.

Urban Sky is focused on developing a groundbreaking reusable micro-satellite balloon designed for high-resolution Earth observation. This innovative vehicle utilizes advanced component miniaturization and balloon reusability to collect valuable aerial imagery and weather-related data over urban areas and vast landscapes. By operating in the stratosphere, Urban Sky significantly reduces the costs associated with traditional remote sensing methods, making it feasible to capture detailed imagery on a regular basis. This capability opens up new opportunities for clients in various industries to access precise satellite imagery, enhancing their understanding of urban environments and facilitating better decision-making. With its unique approach, Urban Sky aims to transform the way data is gathered from the near-space environment, providing insights that were previously unattainable.

Castelion is a venture-backed defense tech company applying modern hardware development and manufacturing processes to critical national security challenges, specifically to solve affordability, scale, and supply chain robustness.

Dataships is a data privacy software and services company, specializing in automating GDPR and CCPA compliance. The company, which is co-located in Dublin and San Francisco, was founded by Ryan McErlane and Michael Storan in 2019.

TreQ is a manufacturing company that builds and operates bespoke quantum computing clusters.

BoxedUp is a subscription-based software platform designed to assist equipment rental companies in establishing online stores efficiently. Founded by three former Amazon employees, the platform leverages APIs and rental-specific features to enhance equipment quoting, logistics, and inventory management, facilitating business growth for B2B suppliers. Additionally, BoxedUp operates an on-demand equipment rental marketplace that enables equipment owners to ship their products directly to customers. Through this platform, clients can choose rental dates, calculate pricing, check product availability, and arrange shipping, thereby fostering connections between customers and equipment owners.

CesiumAstro, Inc. is a manufacturer of integrated communication systems designed for satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), launch vehicles, and other airborne platforms. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional location in Broomfield, Colorado, the company specializes in a range of products that enhance connectivity across various platforms. Notable offerings include Vireo, a multi-beam active phased array system for high-throughput satellites; CommPack, which facilitates mobile ad-hoc networking in space; and a software-defined radio tailored for low Earth orbit environments. Additionally, the company provides a single-board computer with integrated communications and security features, as well as Nightingale I, a software-defined Ka-Band active phased array antenna equipped with channelizers and power electronics. CesiumAstro's systems are designed to support diverse commercial and defense applications, allowing for advanced functionalities like beam hopping and mission-specific payload configurations.

Maybell Quantum Industries is building the hardware to enable the quantum revolution. Quantum computing will help cure diseases, reverse the clock on climate change, and create millions of new jobs.

Urban Sky is focused on developing a groundbreaking reusable micro-satellite balloon designed for high-resolution Earth observation. This innovative vehicle utilizes advanced component miniaturization and balloon reusability to collect valuable aerial imagery and weather-related data over urban areas and vast landscapes. By operating in the stratosphere, Urban Sky significantly reduces the costs associated with traditional remote sensing methods, making it feasible to capture detailed imagery on a regular basis. This capability opens up new opportunities for clients in various industries to access precise satellite imagery, enhancing their understanding of urban environments and facilitating better decision-making. With its unique approach, Urban Sky aims to transform the way data is gathered from the near-space environment, providing insights that were previously unattainable.

Castelion is a venture-backed defense tech company applying modern hardware development and manufacturing processes to critical national security challenges, specifically to solve affordability, scale, and supply chain robustness.

Proteus Space is automating satellite design for rapid, payload-tailored satellite deployments with a world-class space and advanced technology leadership team.

Castelion is a venture-backed defense tech company applying modern hardware development and manufacturing processes to critical national security challenges, specifically to solve affordability, scale, and supply chain robustness.

FOUNT is a SaaS technology provider focused on identifying, quantifying, and reducing work friction. The platform leverages targeted surveys and powerful analytics to provide enterprise business leaders with actionable insights. With over 7 million friction data points available for benchmarking, these strategic insights support digital transformations, optimize AI adoption, uncover hidden organizational work friction, resolve operational challenges, and improve productivity. Founded in 2022, FOUNT has headquarters in Washington D.C., London, and Hamburg.

PteroDynamics is a company dedicated to enhancing transportation through sustainable autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Since its inception in 2017, the company has focused on developing innovative aircraft that reduce environmental impact while improving efficiency. Its patented Transwing design features wings that fold and unfold during flight, allowing the aircraft to transition seamlessly between rotor-wing and fixed-wing modes. This technology optimizes cargo-carrying capabilities for long-range missions, making PteroDynamics' aircraft suitable for government, military, and commercial applications. By prioritizing energy efficiency and stability, PteroDynamics aims to revolutionize air mobility and facilitate the movement of people and goods across various distances.

Apkudo, Inc. is a technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2010, that specializes in solutions for managing the lifecycle of connected devices. The company provides a comprehensive platform that facilitates the efficient handling of mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and other electronics by automating processes such as certification, trade-in, recovery, resale, and device processing. Apkudo's Circular Industry Platform allows businesses to maximize the value of their devices while minimizing e-waste, offering decision-support and operational tools that ensure seamless transitions throughout a device’s lifecycle. By standardizing and optimizing the exchange of real-time data among stakeholders in the global device ecosystem, Apkudo enhances operational efficiencies and improves margins for original equipment manufacturers and mobile network operators.

Expeto is a pioneering developer of a Private Mobile Networking (PMN) platform that enables enterprises to extend both public and private mobile networks into a secure corporate wide area network (WAN). This innovative platform allows businesses to maintain control over their data and devices while providing a comprehensive solution for managing connected operations. Unlike traditional hardware-dependent systems, Expeto's software is designed for easy installation and management behind firewalls, in the cloud, at the edge, or on-premises. Offered as a service, it simplifies deployment and management, making it comparable to Wi-Fi networks. The platform supports enterprises in coordinating all aspects of their operations, from logistics to analytics, facilitating the deployment of connected devices globally within a secure private network.

Morpheus Space GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in manufacturing electric propulsion systems for the small satellite industry. The company offers innovative products such as nanoFEEP and multiFEEP, which enable satellite service providers to manage entire constellations as a unified entity. By integrating advanced electric propulsion with artificial intelligence, Morpheus Space promotes the concept of Agile Constellations, allowing satellites to execute numerous orbital maneuvers efficiently. This technology facilitates "objective first" mission planning, providing unprecedented flexibility in satellite networks. The systems are designed to support sustainability efforts in space and on Earth, assisting companies in optimizing nano-satellite operations and managing space debris effectively.

Veritonic, Inc. is a marketing analytics company based in New York that specializes in audio research and analytics. Founded in 2015, Veritonic offers a platform designed to measure, compare, and test various audio assets, including music, voiceovers, and jingles, to assess their effectiveness across different audience segments. The platform provides qualitative and quantitative insights into marketing responses, allowing brands, agencies, and publishers to evaluate the return on investment (ROI) of their audio campaigns before, during, and after execution. By leveraging artificial intelligence metrics, Veritonic helps clients optimize their audio marketing strategies, mitigate risks, and enhance consumer engagement through impactful audio experiences.

CaliberMind is a developer of a B2B customer data platform designed to enhance the effectiveness of revenue marketers. The platform offers a range of features, including marketing attribution, engagement scoring, and insights into sales funnels and pipeline conversion points. It also provides tools for data integration, account engagement, and marketing workflow automation, allowing companies to leverage their sales, marketing, and customer data more effectively. By doing so, CaliberMind aims to help businesses optimize productivity, improve customer engagement, and ultimately increase revenue.

CesiumAstro, Inc. is a manufacturer of integrated communication systems designed for satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), launch vehicles, and other airborne platforms. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional location in Broomfield, Colorado, the company specializes in a range of products that enhance connectivity across various platforms. Notable offerings include Vireo, a multi-beam active phased array system for high-throughput satellites; CommPack, which facilitates mobile ad-hoc networking in space; and a software-defined radio tailored for low Earth orbit environments. Additionally, the company provides a single-board computer with integrated communications and security features, as well as Nightingale I, a software-defined Ka-Band active phased array antenna equipped with channelizers and power electronics. CesiumAstro's systems are designed to support diverse commercial and defense applications, allowing for advanced functionalities like beam hopping and mission-specific payload configurations.

Apkudo, Inc. is a technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2010, that specializes in solutions for managing the lifecycle of connected devices. The company provides a comprehensive platform that facilitates the efficient handling of mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and other electronics by automating processes such as certification, trade-in, recovery, resale, and device processing. Apkudo's Circular Industry Platform allows businesses to maximize the value of their devices while minimizing e-waste, offering decision-support and operational tools that ensure seamless transitions throughout a device’s lifecycle. By standardizing and optimizing the exchange of real-time data among stakeholders in the global device ecosystem, Apkudo enhances operational efficiencies and improves margins for original equipment manufacturers and mobile network operators.

Dataships is a data privacy software and services company, specializing in automating GDPR and CCPA compliance. The company, which is co-located in Dublin and San Francisco, was founded by Ryan McErlane and Michael Storan in 2019.

Vintra makes AI-powered video analytic solutions that transform any real-world video into actionable and tailored intelligence, enabling our customers to build the safest and most productive organizations in the world.

Pison is a human performance company that optimizes cognitive and physiological capability through gesture control. The company offers innovative, non-invasive electroneurography (ENG) algorithms, along with a newly developed sensor array, enabling transformative applications in cognitive enhancement, disease diagnosis and management, and overall quality of life.

Geosite Inc. is a technology company that specializes in the development of a cloud-based platform for managing and utilizing geospatial data, including satellite imagery, Internet of Things data, and drone mapping. Founded in 2018 and based in Palo Alto, California, Geosite's platform serves various sectors, including energy, defense, and technology. It provides users with access to high-frequency satellite data, planning and logistics tools, and distributed sensor platform integrations. By linking spatial data and analytics to business operations and incident management, Geosite enables customers, including government and military agencies, to effectively scout construction projects and assess planned versus actual outcomes. The platform functions as a comprehensive marketplace for spatial imagery, offering decision-grade intelligence that supports informed decision-making.

Expeto is a pioneering developer of a Private Mobile Networking (PMN) platform that enables enterprises to extend both public and private mobile networks into a secure corporate wide area network (WAN). This innovative platform allows businesses to maintain control over their data and devices while providing a comprehensive solution for managing connected operations. Unlike traditional hardware-dependent systems, Expeto's software is designed for easy installation and management behind firewalls, in the cloud, at the edge, or on-premises. Offered as a service, it simplifies deployment and management, making it comparable to Wi-Fi networks. The platform supports enterprises in coordinating all aspects of their operations, from logistics to analytics, facilitating the deployment of connected devices globally within a secure private network.

Apkudo, Inc. is a technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2010, that specializes in solutions for managing the lifecycle of connected devices. The company provides a comprehensive platform that facilitates the efficient handling of mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and other electronics by automating processes such as certification, trade-in, recovery, resale, and device processing. Apkudo's Circular Industry Platform allows businesses to maximize the value of their devices while minimizing e-waste, offering decision-support and operational tools that ensure seamless transitions throughout a device’s lifecycle. By standardizing and optimizing the exchange of real-time data among stakeholders in the global device ecosystem, Apkudo enhances operational efficiencies and improves margins for original equipment manufacturers and mobile network operators.

Morpheus Space GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in manufacturing electric propulsion systems for the small satellite industry. The company offers innovative products such as nanoFEEP and multiFEEP, which enable satellite service providers to manage entire constellations as a unified entity. By integrating advanced electric propulsion with artificial intelligence, Morpheus Space promotes the concept of Agile Constellations, allowing satellites to execute numerous orbital maneuvers efficiently. This technology facilitates "objective first" mission planning, providing unprecedented flexibility in satellite networks. The systems are designed to support sustainability efforts in space and on Earth, assisting companies in optimizing nano-satellite operations and managing space debris effectively.

Trueface is a company specializing in facial recognition technology that utilizes advanced computer vision to analyze camera footage and images. By applying this technology, businesses can identify patterns and make immediate decisions, enhancing their operational efficiency. Trueface's platform serves various industries, including retail, fintech, security, and hospitality, enabling users to recognize persons of interest and objects effectively and cost-efficiently. The company is committed to the responsible use of its technology to contribute to a safer and smarter world.

Native is a global, on-demand company enabling businesses to task trained locals to collect data on their behalf and analyze results in realtime. Whether you're a CPG wanting to monitor your in-store presence and that of competitors, a media organization or political party needing rapid polling, or a re-insurer segmenting your risk, Native aims to be the fastest, most affordable, and most well validated source of locally collected data available in the world.

CesiumAstro, Inc. is a manufacturer of integrated communication systems designed for satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), launch vehicles, and other airborne platforms. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional location in Broomfield, Colorado, the company specializes in a range of products that enhance connectivity across various platforms. Notable offerings include Vireo, a multi-beam active phased array system for high-throughput satellites; CommPack, which facilitates mobile ad-hoc networking in space; and a software-defined radio tailored for low Earth orbit environments. Additionally, the company provides a single-board computer with integrated communications and security features, as well as Nightingale I, a software-defined Ka-Band active phased array antenna equipped with channelizers and power electronics. CesiumAstro's systems are designed to support diverse commercial and defense applications, allowing for advanced functionalities like beam hopping and mission-specific payload configurations.

Allvision is a software company providing high definition, time-based maps for mobility, infrastructure, and transportation. The company's core product is a platform that aggregates multiple sources of 3D data and, through the power of Machine Learning and Cloud Computing, provides analysis to derive actionable information. It enables street-level analytics on a global scale, making sense of our dynamic environment to solve the world’s most pressing problems. Allvision's goal is to improve the world by connecting decision-makers with rich sources of spatial data and analytics. We take data meant for robots and use them to arms companies and institutions with insights and intelligence from the ever-changing world around them.

Expeto is a pioneering developer of a Private Mobile Networking (PMN) platform that enables enterprises to extend both public and private mobile networks into a secure corporate wide area network (WAN). This innovative platform allows businesses to maintain control over their data and devices while providing a comprehensive solution for managing connected operations. Unlike traditional hardware-dependent systems, Expeto's software is designed for easy installation and management behind firewalls, in the cloud, at the edge, or on-premises. Offered as a service, it simplifies deployment and management, making it comparable to Wi-Fi networks. The platform supports enterprises in coordinating all aspects of their operations, from logistics to analytics, facilitating the deployment of connected devices globally within a secure private network.

Avizia is a provider of telehealth and remote conferencing solutions designed to implement comprehensive telehealth programs across healthcare systems. The company focuses on enhancing collaborative care by connecting medical experts and patients through innovative telemedicine technologies. Avizia's platform integrates video devices with software services to facilitate seamless care coordination, allowing healthcare providers to deliver remote consultations and educational services without the need for physical presence. The end-to-end solution includes telemedicine devices, workflow management software, and peripherals such as digital stethoscopes and examination cameras, all supported by advanced technology. By utilizing high-definition, real-time video collaboration, Avizia ensures that medical interactions feel immediate and engaging, thereby improving patient care delivery.