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Helion Energy, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Redmond, Washington, is dedicated to developing fusion power technology aimed at generating unlimited clean electricity. The company designs and manufactures fusion engines and related equipment, with a focus on commercializing fusion energy. Helion has successfully tested several prototypes, including Trenta, and is actively working on its Polaris project, which represents a significant step towards the realization of operational fusion power plants.

Zepto is an e-grocery company that specializes in the rapid delivery of daily essentials and grocery items directly to customers' doorsteps. Utilizing hyperlocal dark stores, Zepto stocks a variety of fresh produce, snack foods, and electronics, which can be conveniently ordered through its app or website. The company aims to provide a seamless online shopping experience, catering to the needs of customers seeking quick access to grocery products. By focusing on timely delivery, Zepto serves various sectors, including retail, food and beverage, and logistics.

Zetwerk is a manufacturing supply chain solutions provider that connects large manufacturing companies with vendors and suppliers for customized industrial components. Founded in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, the company’s online marketplace facilitates the procurement of items such as crane parts, machine chassis, and doors. Zetwerk specializes in various manufacturing processes, including fabrication, machining, casting, and forging, allowing businesses to meet specific requirements efficiently. The platform offers collaboration tools for buyers and suppliers, streamlining interactions and order fulfillment. By leveraging a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, Zetwerk enables customers to acquire custom products tailored to their budgets and timelines, while also helping suppliers increase their order volumes and revenue. The company plans to expand its marketplace to include third-party applications and services to further address customer needs.

Aledade, Inc. is a health technology company that supports primary care physicians in establishing and managing accountable care organizations (ACOs) across the United States. Founded in 2014 and based in Bethesda, Maryland, Aledade partners with independent primary care providers to offer a comprehensive suite of services, including data analytics, guided workflows, regulatory expertise, and payer relationships. The company also provides 360° practice support, workflow optimization, and assistance with ACO governance and contracting. By leveraging its technology platform, Aledade enables physicians to access integrated data and insights that help improve patient care, reduce costs, and maintain the autonomy of independent practices. Its tailored solutions cater to a diverse range of healthcare providers, including small practices, large practices, community health centers, and multispecialty groups.

Handshake is a career network tailored for students and recent graduates seeking job opportunities. It boasts a community of over 10 million users from 1,400 educational institutions, including colleges and boot camps, and connects them with more than 750,000 employers across various sectors. The platform aims to democratize access to career resources by transforming the recruiting experience for college students, career centers, and employers. By leveraging a scalable mobile infrastructure, Handshake enhances the accessibility of job opportunities and insights for students, while providing employers with a more efficient means to access talent. Additionally, it offers colleges the tools needed to boost student engagement and improve employment outcomes.

ThoughtSpot, Inc. specializes in search-driven analytics for enterprises, providing a platform that enables users to analyze complex data through an intuitive natural language search interface. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers tools for generating instant charts, building reports, and sharing insights across various sectors, including retail, healthcare, and financial services. Its AI-native platform empowers users to uncover actionable insights quickly, facilitating data-driven decision-making. The technology connects seamlessly with diverse data sources, whether on-premise or cloud-based, allowing businesses to manage and analyze large-scale enterprise data efficiently. ThoughtSpot has established strategic partnerships and serves notable clients that leverage its capabilities to enhance operational outcomes. Additionally, the company provides a low-code solution for developers to integrate analytics directly into their products. With locations in multiple countries, ThoughtSpot is expanding its reach in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform that integrates networking and security solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in locations such as California, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia, the company offers a secure global SD-WAN. Cato's platform connects various enterprise locations, personnel, and data while optimizing application access across all users and locations. Key features include WAN optimization, firewall protection, secure web gateways, and threat protection. Cato Networks enables organizations to reduce costs associated with MPLS, improve performance for global locations and cloud applications, and eliminate the need for branch appliances, all while providing secure internet access and integrating mobile users and cloud data centers into the network seamlessly.

Navan is a company that specializes in corporate travel management, expense management, and corporate card solutions, aimed at automating manual processes and enhancing spend visibility. By integrating advanced technologies such as cloud computing, mobile applications, and artificial intelligence, Navan offers a modern approach to managing travel and expenses. The platform provides real-time data to help organizations maintain traveler safety and control costs while ensuring a seamless booking experience. Through its innovative services, Navan seeks to simplify travel itinerary management and improve efficiency for businesses, ultimately saving both time and money.

Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Exabeam, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in security management solutions designed to enhance threat detection, investigation, and response. Its platform leverages behavioral analytics to identify risky activities within a network, connecting user actions across various accounts and devices to create coherent timelines. This allows analysts to quickly respond to potential incidents. Exabeam's offerings include Threat Hunter, a tool for security intelligence queries, and the Exabeam Threat Intelligence Service, which aggregates threat indicators from multiple sources. The company also provides Exabeam Spectrum for cloud deployment options and Exabeam Data Lake for storing critical log data. Their technology is applicable in areas such as insider threats, data loss prevention, and account monitoring. With a focus on automation and AI innovation, Exabeam aims to improve the efficiency of security operations centers. Established in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Mateo, California, and has a presence in Foster City, California, with strategic partnerships that enhance its service offerings.

Vinted operates an online marketplace intended to make second-hand the first choice. Its platform offers a peer-to-peer marketplace for girls and women to buy, sell, and swap clothes with an online chatting feature, enabling users to shop with ease at low cost.

Seismic is a leading provider of sales enablement solutions that assist organizations in enhancing customer engagement and driving revenue growth. Its flagship product, the Seismic Enablement Cloud, is a comprehensive platform designed to equip customer-facing teams with essential skills, content, tools, and insights necessary for success. By automating the creation of personalized sales materials and leveraging data to identify effective content, Seismic improves sales performance by increasing close rates and facilitating larger deals. The company serves a diverse clientele, ranging from large enterprises to startups and small businesses, with over 2,000 organizations worldwide relying on Seismic to meet their enablement needs.

Carta, Inc. is a SEC-registered transfer agent based in Palo Alto, California, that provides an online platform for private companies to manage their equity electronically. This platform facilitates cap table management, corporate governance, 409A valuations, and compliance, allowing corporations to issue stock to investors digitally. It serves a diverse clientele, including venture-backed small businesses, enterprises, and pre-IPO companies in the United States and internationally. Carta also digitizes paper stock certificates, stock options, warrants, and derivatives, creating a real-time overview of ownership for startups. The platform enhances collaboration among shareholders, employees, auditors, and legal counsel, enabling them to track vesting, access documents, and exercise options efficiently. Additionally, Carta has offices in Brazil and Canada, broadening its reach in the equity management space.

Bluevine is a financial technology company focused on providing innovative banking solutions tailored for small business owners. Since its inception in 2013, the company has experienced significant growth, serving over 400,000 customers across the United States and facilitating more than $13 billion in financing. Bluevine offers products such as business lines of credit and invoice factoring, which allow small businesses to access capital based on their needs. Invoice factoring enables businesses to receive an immediate advance on unpaid invoices, assisting them in managing payroll, purchasing supplies, and supporting growth initiatives. With a commitment to enhancing the financial future of small businesses, Bluevine combines advanced technology with industry expertise to empower entrepreneurs and help them focus on their core operations.

Affirm is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing installment loans to consumers at the point of sale. Founded in 2012, Affirm offers a platform that allows users to make purchases from online merchants and pay for them in fixed monthly installments. This service provides a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards, as it enables consumers to see upfront what they will pay each month, without hidden fees or unexpected costs. Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and personal fitness, allowing shoppers to select Affirm as a payment option at checkout. The company aims to empower consumers with honest financial products and improve accessibility in the banking industry.

Netskope, Inc. is a cloud application analytics and policy company that offers a comprehensive software-as-a-service platform aimed at securing data and users across various environments. Its primary offering, Netskope Security Cloud, provides visibility and real-time protection against threats when accessing cloud services, websites, and private applications. The platform employs a unique approach that allows for granular control of cloud application usage, enabling organizations to monitor user activities and secure sensitive information without the need for traditional restrictive measures. Additionally, Netskope operates NewEdge, a global security private cloud network that enhances security without compromising performance. The company also provides a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) to manage cloud application use, along with a cloud-based web security solution designed to prevent malware and detect advanced threats. Serving a range of industries, including finance, healthcare, and retail, Netskope focuses on promoting good digital citizenship while supporting organizations in their digital transformation efforts. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Netskope has data centers across multiple countries to meet global security needs.

Tintri is an American information technology company that specializes in providing an enterprise cloud platform designed to integrate public cloud capabilities within private data centers. The platform combines cloud management software, web services, and all-flash storage systems, enabling organizations and cloud service providers to effectively manage enterprise and cloud-native applications. Tintri's architecture allows customers to guarantee application performance, automate IT tasks through Open APIs, and troubleshoot infrastructure issues. This flexibility and scalability make it a trusted choice for leading enterprises and cloud service providers, including Comcast, Chevron, NASA, Toyota, and United Healthcare, as they seek to modernize their data center operations.

MuleSoft, Inc. is a provider of the Anypoint Platform, a cloud-based application integration solution that enables organizations to connect their applications, data, and devices. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, MuleSoft's platform facilitates the creation of application networks by leveraging APIs, which serve as the essential connection points for data exchange among various systems. This integration software suite allows businesses to connect both cloud-based and on-premises applications, regardless of format or source, promoting operational agility and competitive advantage. MuleSoft's offerings include self-serve infrastructure through reusable building blocks, empowering customers to efficiently compose applications tailored to their needs. The company operates as a subsidiary of Salesforce and maintains a strategic alliance with IQVIA to enhance its service offerings.

Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits for Ethernet connectivity, targeting data center, enterprise infrastructure, and access markets. The company creates solutions that serve as a crucial link between high-speed analog signals and digital information in computing and networking equipment. By focusing on delivering advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses network bandwidth bottlenecks arising from the rapid increase in Internet Protocol traffic. With a team of experts experienced in technology development and signal processing, Aquantia is well-equipped to innovate in the fast-evolving landscape of Ethernet solutions.

LivingSocial is an online local marketplace that connects buyers and sellers, offering discounted deals on a wide range of products and services. Founded by Aaron Batalion, Eddie Frederick, Tim O'Shaughnessy, and Val Aleksenko in 2007, the company initially operated under the name Hungry Machine before rebranding to LivingSocial. Headquartered in the District of Columbia, LivingSocial features various categories including restaurants, events, sports and fitness, health and beauty services, travel, and shopping, along with a selection of coupons and gifts for different occasions. The platform emphasizes social commerce, allowing users to search for deals based on geographic location and earn rewards. LivingSocial serves a diverse clientele, including local merchants, national brands, and affiliates, and has been a subsidiary of Groupon since October 31, 2016.

As of December 11, 2007, NeoScale Systems, Inc. was acquired by Ncipher plc. NeoScale Systems, Inc. provides enterprise storage security solutions. Its solutions enable organizations to address security risks associated with offsite storage, tape media access, business continuity, consolidation, and privacy compliance. The company's products include CryptoStor Tape, a tape security appliance that compresses, encrypts, and digitally signs data; CryptoStor FC Disk, an enterprise-class storage security appliance, which provides wire-speed encryption, centralized policy management, storage firewall access control, and fabric transparent operation for storage transport and media privacy; and CryptoStor KeyVault, an automated and open enterprise-class appliance for data-at-rest encryption key management. NeoScale Systems serves companies in various sectors, including financial services, healthcare / health services, manufacturing, retail / wholesale, entertainment, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, domestic and foreign government, and small-medium enterprises. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Milpitas, California.

SemEquip, Inc. engages in the research, development, and manufacturing of cluster ion implantation sub-systems and ion source materials for the manufacture of logic and memory chips. The company specializes on the semiconductor implant materials. It offers ion implant source systems and materials. SemEquip, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is based in North Billerica, Massachusetts. As of August 11, 2008, SemEquip, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Ceradyne Inc.

Broadview Networks, Inc. is a provider of network-based business communications services, catering primarily to small and medium-sized businesses in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States. The company specializes in voice and data communications, offering local and long-distance telephone services, broadband internet access, and web hosting. Broadview Networks delivers a range of solutions, including its OfficeSuite cloud-based phone system and OfficeSuite PrivateCloud, which allows IT professionals to maintain control over a segmented cloud environment. Additionally, the company offers managed and professional services, encompassing a portfolio of hosted Internet Protocol (IP) phone and cloud computing services. Established in 1991 and headquartered in Rye Brook, New York, with an office in Vienna, Virginia, Broadview Networks was previously known as Community Networks, Inc. before rebranding in 1999.