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Benten Technologies is a social impact company dedicated to democratizing healthcare through digital therapeutics. Its platform focuses on enhancing services for expectant mothers, supporting healthy living, providing health education, and offering screening devices, aiming to improve access to care and quality of life for diverse patient populations.

Growbie provides comprehensive networking boot camps to help aspiring international students and working professionals from all backgrounds reach their career and personal goals.

ComplyAI improves up the building permit process by leveraging workflow automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure applications are comprehensive, correct, and simple to evaluate.

Earthbond facilitates collective purchasing power within neighborhoods for improved pricing and financing options.

Vaivén is a multidisciplinary digital platform and a meeting space, where different topics of interest to young entrepreneurs converge. It is a portal that creates and shares new content and ideas, and provides a platform for the expression of innovation. Vaivén grows and evolves from the input of its key audience – young entrepreneurs aged 20–35. Participation and feedback is essential to the growth of this network. Every month Vaivén brings new and relevant content for entrepreneurs. They generate original content on young entrepreneurs in the Spanish-speaking world (in Latin America and Europe). It reflects the diversity of its audience, their experiences and their goals. And it gives young entrepreneurs the opportunity to strengthen their network and contribute to the exchange of ideas.

AEROSENS LLC is a company based in Hollywood, Florida, specializing in cloud-based cabin management software for the aviation industry. Its flagship product, the Aircraft Cabin Management Solution, is a certified and patent-pending platform that offers pre-flight and real-time visibility into the status of critical safety and security equipment on aircraft. This solution enhances operational efficiency and helps airlines reduce costs. Additionally, AEROSENS provides a Tool Management Solution for the manufacturing sector, which facilitates real-time tracking of tools. The company also offers a range of services, including business consulting, benchmarking, training, and cabin retrofit services, further supporting the aviation and manufacturing industries in optimizing their operations.

SignTracker, headquartered in Austin, Texas, specializes in creating software and online tools tailored for the sign industry. Their solutions assist sign shops in organizing tasks, calculating price quotations, and tracking project progress. The company's tools are designed to help businesses plan, stay organized, keep teams on track, and provide accurate quotes to customers, ultimately aiding in efficient business management and growth.

Ocular is a developer of a video calling platform that enhances customer communication by providing real-time video access on company websites. Its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform facilitates video commerce, allowing companies to integrate video calling into their digital sales channels. This feature enables company representatives to connect directly with customers whenever they have questions, fostering deeper relationships and promoting customer satisfaction. By simplifying the communication process, Ocular helps businesses improve their customer engagement and support.

Nibi is a company that operates a marketplace platform designed to enhance the social sector by connecting businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. Its primary focus is on facilitating social and environmental initiatives through partnerships and community engagement. By providing tools that automate corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, Nibi enables organizations to streamline their contributions to charitable causes and collaborate with various foundations and programs. The platform aims to foster a more sustainable community by promoting meaningful connections and supporting impactful marketing campaigns that align with clients' social responsibility goals.

Shypyard is a Boston-based Shopify development company founded by former software engineers and merchants. They specialize in creating highly customized system integrations, enabling businesses to tailor their operations and achieve unique business models.

Appdrop empowers non-technical teams to create professional mobile apps quickly and affordably using its no-code platform. Users can build tailored applications and business software without coding knowledge, making it an accessible solution for small teams or those seeking minimal cost transformation.

Bellwethr Inc. is a technology company that specializes in customer decision optimization through its innovative platform, which leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Wamego, Kansas, Bellwethr aims to simplify the use of advanced technologies, making them accessible to individuals regardless of their technical expertise. The platform automates personalized, next-best actions tailored to critical events in the customer journey, enhancing customer retention and lifetime value. By focusing on data-driven solutions, Bellwethr supports subscription-based businesses in optimizing processes throughout the customer lifecycle, facilitating the attraction of new leads while ensuring the retention of existing customers.

Urban Connect is a corporate mobility platform offering company employees access to a fleet of low-carbon, shared vehicles like e-bikes, bikes, e-scooters and e-cars. The offering is structured as a mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) solution. The company services large blue chip clients like Roche, Avaloq, Hilti, Sonova or Zurich Insurance. The team is composed of a number of people from different nationalities & backgrounds, all with the common goal of helping companies reduce their carbon and space footprints.

Node App Inc. is a Canadian company based in Markham, established in 2017. It specializes in developing a mobile application that connects brands, restaurants, and agencies with verified micro-influencers. The platform enables brands to promote their products through these influencers, facilitating effective marketing campaigns. Node App supports over 100 brands across North America, focusing on generating user-generated content (UGC) through streamlined and data-driven campaigns. By leveraging the reach of micro-influencers, Node App enhances brand visibility and engagement in the market.

Leia is an artificial intelligence platform that can design, code, and publish its custom digital presence in minutes, starting with a simple voice command. They give customers power and help them grow their businesses online.

checkme AI provides companies with the HR development tools to improve performance, increasing profitability, and equality in organizations. Rather than focus mostly on measuring skills, they measure motivation and job mastery (passion/perception/proficiency). By measuring passion and job mastery Checkme AI is able to tell not only whether a person can do the job, but also if they are able to do it well.

Aequales is a leading Latin American consultancy specializing in corporate gender equality and diversity. It leverages data from over 2,000 companies to drive organizational transformation, promoting equal opportunities and working conditions for men and women. With over a decade of experience, Aequales has worked with over 300 companies across 13 countries, offering services such as diagnosis, measurement, consulting, training, and awareness programs to foster inclusive workplaces.

BCube Analytics offers a cloud-based platform for regulatory compliance, serving banking, finance, healthcare, and insurance sectors. It employs AI to facilitate real-time collaborative audits and compliance management.

Collective Liberty is an advocacy group dedicated to combating human trafficking across the diverse types identified in the United States. The organization recognizes that traffickers operate through highly networked criminal enterprises, necessitating a collaborative approach to disrupt these operations. Central to its mission is the development of partnerships with law enforcement, social service agencies, and legislators, leveraging data analysis to enhance prevention and prosecution efforts. Collective Liberty focuses on identifying and stopping traffickers while providing support for survivors, aiming to elevate local solutions to a national platform. By fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing across various sectors and jurisdictions, Collective Liberty seeks to create a comprehensive system that effectively addresses human trafficking and its impact on communities.

BLP Digital automates document-based ERP and accounting workflows using AI. It extracts relevant information, accelerates decision-making, reduces costs, and minimizes manual intervention across multiple software interfaces.

GotSpot is an online marketplace specializing in short-term rentals of commercial spaces. It connects local businesses with underutilized properties, allowing entrepreneurs to rent various types of spaces, such as kitchens, galleries, studios, warehouses, workshops, bars, and restaurants, for brief periods. This model enables entrepreneurs to seize opportunities without the burden of long-term leases while generating new revenue streams for local businesses. By facilitating these transactions, GotSpot aims to enhance the local economy and foster community resilience.

Talent On Demand is a consulting agency. They serve businesses and the human resources sector. It offers consulting, executive search, marketplace, marketing, finance, and product design.

LikeU is a Colombian company founded in 2015, with an additional office in Mexico City, that operates an online portal connecting corporate clients with part-time telecommuters. The platform specializes in staffing services and offers opportunities for well-paid part-time jobs, particularly targeting women and persons with disabilities. In addition to connecting clients with telecommuters, LikeU provides online training and skills certifications to enhance the employability of its workforce. The company also supports local businesses through customer service, business development services, and sales support, contributing to the business process outsourcing industry.

SurviVR is a Dallas-based company established in 2018 that provides a virtual reality training platform focused on enhancing the decision-making and response capabilities of first responders, particularly in law enforcement. The platform offers immersive and data-driven training experiences designed to improve public safety by enabling officers to engage in thought-provoking and high-pressure simulations. SurviVR's innovative approach aims to enhance the judgment and performance of first responders, ultimately contributing to more effective public safety outcomes.

Pack Elephant is a values-driven gifting company dedicated to socially conscious giving. It offers curated gifts from a vetted network of diverse artisans and makers, tailored to various themes such as social causes, BIPOC ownership, or service to country. The company provides personalized, custom gifts with high touch customer service.

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PerkZilla offers tools, tips, tricks, and growth knowledge to give the brand the upper hand in an ultra-competitive marketplace. They contribute to the continuous growth of brands without spending any money on advertising.

Nutrifix Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in a nutrition application designed to help users find healthy meals in their vicinity. Founded in 2016, the app offers personalized scores for various dishes and snacks while allowing users to sort meals by nutritional benefits and filter options based on dietary needs. Additionally, Nutrifix partners with local restaurants and catering services to provide users with personalized weekly meal plans, which can be delivered to workplaces or ordered for pickup. The platform serves both businesses and consumers, allowing companies to enhance employee benefits with healthier food options, ultimately promoting a more informed and productive workforce. Through anonymized data, Nutrifix also aids organizations in developing effective wellness strategies.

TRUSTFUL is a meeting point for leading businesses.

Qwally is a cloud-based software platform designed to support local governments in their contracting and regulatory processes. The platform enables cities to provide effective and integrated assistance to small businesses, facilitating purchases from local vendors while promoting inclusive procurement programs. Qwally simplifies complex compliance requirements, allowing small businesses to navigate regulatory tasks with ease. By focusing on enhancing local economic development, Qwally aims to strengthen the connection between municipalities and their small business communities.

Lukkap is an innovative company based in Barcelona, Spain, established in 2009, that focuses on transforming organizations and influencing their environments to create a positive societal legacy. Through its various business units, Lukkap offers consultancy and mentorship services, as well as funding and access to investors, aiming to support organizational transformation across multiple sectors. With extensive experience in over 80 countries, the company serves a diverse clientele, addressing their strategic needs on a global scale.

Jump.in is a digital marketing agency that helps its clients jumpstart their careers. Its goal is to give an opportunity for a career that will assure social and financial mobility for a better life. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Tarci is a New York-based company founded in April 2019 by Leetal Gruper, specializing in the operationalization of customer data to enhance sales outcomes. The company offers a platform that leverages artificial intelligence to improve sales conversion rates by identifying warm B2B leads based on real-time events. By aggregating information from various data sources, Tarci enables businesses to become more productive and efficient in their sales processes. The innovative use of technology positions Tarci as a valuable partner for data and commercial teams seeking to optimize their sales strategies.

Elsen Inc. is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2013. The company specializes in providing a cloud-based platform-as-a-service designed specifically for large financial institutions. Its platform enables users to efficiently manage, access, and utilize vast quantities of data, facilitating improved decision-making and the resolution of complex financial challenges. Elsen's technology incorporates an accelerated computing engine and graphical processing unit-based algorithms, which optimize data handling and resource management, ultimately helping financial firms achieve faster access to insights and enhanced return on investment.

Securaxis develops, installs, and operates innovative safety and security solutions, focusing on real-time geolocalized security information. Founded in 2018 as part of the BIC of CERN Technologies in Switzerland, the company is recognized for its achievements, including participation in various startup programs and awards. Securaxis utilizes a smart acoustic sensor connected to a wireless network to analyze and classify sounds in urban environments, allowing for accurate reporting of potential security threats. This technology enables organizations to enhance safety measures by making informed decisions based on real-time data. The team consists of eight experts in machine learning, acoustics, data management, and entrepreneurship, who have successfully developed and commercialized a mobile security application for notable clients, including the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in Switzerland, the Olympic Committee, and the United Nations.

Founded in Athens, Greece in 2017, Augmenta offers an AI-based solution for precision agriculture. Their 'Field Analyzer' device attaches to tractors, determining optimal fertilizer usage per square inch of land in real-time and controlling machinery accordingly. Farmers can monitor field progress via their web platform, enabling data-driven decisions.

Peach is a company that partners with local restaurants to curate and deliver subsidized lunches for employees, helping organizations offer convenient meal benefits. Through a mobile app and online portal, Peach displays daily menus from local partners and enables individual or group orders for company-wide lunch programs. The service is designed to boost workday energy and productivity by providing wholesome meals. Peach serves companies across major metro areas including Seattle, Boston, and Phoenix, focusing on accessible, curated lunch options for teams. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Seattle.

CityGrows, Inc. is a company that offers a self-service cloud platform designed to help government organizations digitize their processes and workflows. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania, CityGrows provides process management software utilized by cities, towns, and counties for various administrative tasks, including business licenses, fictitious business name registrations, and event permits. The platform aims to streamline the transition from traditional paper-based systems to digital solutions, enhancing the experience for both constituents and government employees. By improving public access to information and simplifying interactions with local government services, CityGrows provides an efficient and user-friendly alternative to more complex and costly solutions typically employed by governmental entities.

Founded in 2016, Heepsy operates a platform connecting agencies and brands with influencers. It helps businesses discover and connect with Instagram influencers based on campaign theme, location, followers, engagement rate, and other metrics.

Ingeni operates a global network of data science-powered game rooms designed to enhance talent assessment and recruitment processes. These innovative game rooms enable organizations to evaluate candidates' soft skills and overall potential, facilitating not only external hiring but also internal talent identification and organizational development. By utilizing data-driven methodologies, Ingeni provides insights that support career consulting and assist investors in evaluating teams during due diligence. The company's approach integrates personal and organizational development, ultimately helping businesses optimize their human capital.

Brands Of Holding Inc. is a holding company that operates an e-commerce marketplace, enabling brands to sell a variety of products, including apparel, accessories, lifestyle items, and personal care products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the company serves markets in Latin America, including Nicaragua, Argentina, and Mexico. Brands Of provides local entrepreneurs with essential digital tools for exporting their products and enhancing their brand visibility. Through its platform, the company offers digital marketing services, consulting, and business intelligence, effectively targeting consumers both locally and within the diaspora of their home countries, particularly US Hispanics.

Black Business University endeavors to empower, educate and ignite black entrepreneurs to live and lead bigger lives, and create massive business & financial legacies. By leveraging the power of digital marketing, they're creating a course marketplace for personal, professional and business development that has the power to change black economy forever.

MirrAR.io specializes in an augmented reality platform tailored for innovative fashion brands, enabling a seamless integration with existing online websites, mobile applications, and social media channels. This platform enhances the customer experience by allowing consumers to visualize their preferred fit, color, and style, ultimately driving engagement and increasing sales. By providing an immersive shopping experience, MirrAR.io has demonstrated the potential to achieve up to a 25% conversion rate on website trials and a sales increase exceeding 37%. The company focuses on delivering responsive customer experiences that foster strong customer advocacy and loyalty.

CloudBoost is a database service that simplifies application development by providing a serverless cloud platform that integrates various database types through a single API. This allows developers to avoid the complexities associated with managing multiple databases, such as document, cache, and graph databases, while building their applications. The platform supports essential backend functionalities, including data storage, user authentication, real-time notifications, and search capabilities. Additionally, CloudBoost offers consulting and development services, assisting clients in creating websites, applications, and services that enhance user experiences.

Frank is a personal online career coaching platform that assists disadvantaged students in navigating the job search process. It provides real-time, personalized guidance to undergraduates seeking internships and employment, differentiating itself from traditional career offices and forums by offering on-demand support without judgment. In addition to helping students, Frank has developed a career development application aimed at employees and managers. This application provides tailored coaching on various aspects of career growth, including work tips, leadership skill enhancement, and answers to job-related inquiries, thereby enabling individuals and organizations to improve their professional lives and alleviate workplace anxieties.

Orai is a technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 2016, that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based public speaking application. This application serves as a virtual speech coach, providing users with instant feedback on their communication skills. Orai's platform uses machine learning to analyze speech patterns, identify filler words, and offer guided lessons aimed at enhancing oratory skills. With over 300,000 users across its iOS and Android apps, Orai has delivered AI-driven feedback on more than 2 million recordings. The application is utilized by enterprises to facilitate cost-effective and scalable communication and soft skill training, helping individuals become more confident and effective speakers.

ScholarJet is a company that connects employers with diverse, entry-level talent through an innovative online scholarship earning platform. It organizes skills-based competitions that allow applicants to demonstrate their abilities in key areas such as sales, product design, software development, and graphic design, rather than relying on traditional essays. This approach not only helps employers screen and hire talent more effectively but also rewards participants with funding for their tuition or student loans. ScholarJet has collaborated with notable companies to create over 30 competitions aimed at enhancing talent pipelines and fostering employer branding. The company is dedicated to empowering often-overlooked individuals, promoting innovation, and addressing significant societal challenges through its unique platform.

Lefort is a financial technology company that develops a virtual robotic platform to automate business transaction workflows. Its system processes, learns from, and registers every transaction in real time, supporting automatic execution across core financial processes such as order to cash and purchase to pay. The platform also validates and analyzes financial transactions, delivering a fully digital, automated flow that offers a cost-effective and time-saving alternative for payments to customers and corporate clients.

Socialease Ltd is a company that specializes in developing an intelligent assistant platform tailored for the hospitality industry, including hotels and restaurants. Founded in 2015 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Socialease offers a software as a service (SaaS) solution that simplifies the management of digital communication across various social media channels. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to provide personalized communication suggestions, enabling businesses to enhance their online presence and manage their e-reputation effectively. By centralizing all digital interactions, Socialease empowers hospitality businesses to create and schedule content using texts, images, and videos, making it easier to engage with their target audiences and streamline their marketing efforts.

John's Crazy Socks is a social enterprise that sells socks online, including custom designs and concierge gift services, and runs a charity fundraising program that lets customers give back with their purchases. Its mission centers on spreading happiness through products and philanthropic initiatives.

Infinight is a technology company focused on enhancing the nightlife experience for both party-goers and venue owners. It offers a mobile and web platform that allows users to discover the best bars, clubs, and events, facilitating easy ticket purchases, table bookings, and access to happy hour deals. The platform uses algorithms to tailor suggestions based on users' musical preferences, location, and social interests. For venue owners, Infinight provides a specialized ticketing and marketing platform designed to streamline operations and improve conversion rates, ultimately saving time and increasing revenue. Through these services, Infinight aims to revolutionize how individuals engage with nightlife.

Denim streamlines freight brokerage operations by offering a comprehensive freight payment system. It manages working capital, carrier payments, and back-office processes through its software platform, enabling brokers to access necessary funds for growth while automating invoicing, collections, and payments.

Upstream Tech specializes in software development for environmental monitoring. They combine expertise in software, machine learning, hydrology, and earth sciences to create accessible remote sensing tools. Their products accelerate global environmental work by providing precise, large-scale data on freshwater conservation.

Based in Hyderabad and founded in 2015, Kheyti develops modular greenhouse systems and delivers full-stack agronomy services, including installation, training, and ongoing advisory, to smallholder and marginal farmers in India. It also offers farming consultation, financial support, and farmer training to help growers increase yields, conserve water, reduce pesticide and fertilizer use, and achieve more stable incomes.

Fintecture is a pioneering B2B payment platform that facilitates seamless payment collection for approximately 7,000 businesses, serving a network of 230,000 payers. The company offers a scalable payment interface gateway that connects businesses directly to banks, streamlining the payment process through open banking. By handling the technical and regulatory complexities, Fintecture allows merchants to initiate transactions and access customer account data, enabling direct payments from customers’ bank accounts. This innovative approach not only enhances cash flow for businesses but also saves time and reduces costs associated with traditional payment methods, thereby supporting increased sales across various sales channels. Fintecture is recognized as a licensed payment institution.

Securaxis develops, installs, and operates innovative safety and security solutions, focusing on real-time geolocalized security information. Founded in 2018 as part of the BIC of CERN Technologies in Switzerland, the company is recognized for its achievements, including participation in various startup programs and awards. Securaxis utilizes a smart acoustic sensor connected to a wireless network to analyze and classify sounds in urban environments, allowing for accurate reporting of potential security threats. This technology enables organizations to enhance safety measures by making informed decisions based on real-time data. The team consists of eight experts in machine learning, acoustics, data management, and entrepreneurship, who have successfully developed and commercialized a mobile security application for notable clients, including the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in Switzerland, the Olympic Committee, and the United Nations.

Oze empowers African small businesses by digitizing their operations. Its app enables tracking of sales, expenses, and customer data, with analysis providing tailored recommendations and business education. Users can access Oze Coaches for additional support. With over 150,000 registered users, Oze is West Africa's largest online SME community, with a proven track record of driving business growth.

Knoq is a technology company that empowers local representatives, called Knoqers, to conduct in‑person outreach within their own neighborhoods. Its platform guides representatives through prospect identification, route optimization, and data capture, enabling businesses and political campaigns to manage door‑to‑door sales and canvassing efficiently. The solution has been adopted by brands such as Google Fiber, NRG, Inspire Energy, and Fluent Home Security, and it supports political campaigns and other organizations. The company has experienced rapid growth, expanding its workforce by more than 200 employees this year, and is backed by investors including Haystack VC, Initialized, Liquid2, Fathom Capital, and Background Capital.

Snapp Inc. is a mobile business platform based in New York that enables users to create and manage mobile applications and websites without requiring prior technical knowledge. The platform provides a range of tools for business owners to establish their online presence and facilitate user engagement through various solutions, products, and services. Snapp's offerings include Snapp Builder for building applications, Snapp Wave for user interaction and transactions, and Snapp Bridge for third-party developers to integrate into the Snapp ecosystem. The company's services are accessible through its website and mobile applications available on popular app stores.

SalesBrief is a SaaS technology company focused on improving the way B2B companies sell products and services.

Describli is a company focused on empowering independent authors through data and analytics. By offering valuable insights, it assists self-publishing authors in managing their sales and marketing efforts effectively. The platform enables authors to identify their readership, discover new potential readers, and experiment with tailored marketing strategies. Additionally, Describli fosters an online writing community where readers and writers can connect through engaging writing prompts and games, facilitating collaboration and interaction. This comprehensive approach allows authors not only to publish their work but also to market it effectively, enhancing their overall success in the competitive publishing landscape.

Spectando is a developer of a virtual tour platform that enables the creation of property tours using just a smartphone, eliminating the need for additional hardware. This innovative and scalable solution allows potential buyers and tenants to easily access immersive property experiences. By partnering with established real estate online platforms, Spectando aims to reach a broad market of private users, enhancing their offerings through premium packages that incorporate the virtual tour technology. This strategy not only increases revenue for these platforms but also expands Spectando's reach within the real estate market.

MR Presta is a financial technology company that develops tools to enable small business lending in emerging markets. It provides an end-to-end lending platform designed to promote funding in those markets, combining in-house lending technology with partnerships to reach platforms that lack scale or an internal lending unit. The platform uses public and private APIs to obtain data and support underwriting, enabling businesses to analyze and evaluate their performance.

Amondo offers a publishing technology and content curation platform that aggregates the content generated around events and campaigns into curated feeds called Imprints. Imprints can be embedded in existing platforms, shared on social channels, displayed on venue screens, or delivered via email. The platform collects photos, videos, and other user-generated content from events and presents them as a single, easily shareable feed. It enables monetization through brand messaging, data capture, and ecommerce functionalities. Operating as a social media style tool for live events, Amondo helps brands and organizers capture, curate, and distribute attendee content to extend reach, engagement, and value from event activity.

Founded in 2015, Clustermarket operates an online platform that facilitates sharing of resources within the life sciences industry. Its platform enables scientists to list, discover, book equipment, services, lab space, and expertise, fostering collaboration among institutions and companies ranging from start-ups to established universities.

MayoreoTotal.com is an innovative online grocery platform that aims to transform the wholesale grocery market in Mexico, valued at approximately 20 billion USD. The company focuses on serving corporates, retail stores, and restaurants by providing a web-based shopping solution that offers a diverse range of grocery products at competitive prices. By facilitating a shift from traditional offline purchasing to a streamlined online experience, MayoreoTotal.com enables users to buy groceries quickly and efficiently, enhancing convenience and accessibility in the wholesale distribution channel.

Gus is a Mexican company specializing in the development and licensing of advanced chatbots tailored for the Spanish-speaking market. Founded in 2015, Gus began as a personal assistant chatbot, enabling users to inquire about various topics. Recognizing the potential for broader applications, the company transitioned towards creating a robust technological product designed to automate operations for businesses. This pivot allowed Gus to license its technology, providing organizations with tools to enhance customer interaction at scale. By optimizing conversation flows, Gus's chatbots help businesses improve customer experience, increase loyalty, and drive revenue through effective messaging strategies. With its headquarters in Mexico, Gus is expanding its presence in Spain and Latin America, aiming to lead in user experience, technology, and innovation in the chatbot industry.

Snapp Inc. is a mobile business platform based in New York that enables users to create and manage mobile applications and websites without requiring prior technical knowledge. The platform provides a range of tools for business owners to establish their online presence and facilitate user engagement through various solutions, products, and services. Snapp's offerings include Snapp Builder for building applications, Snapp Wave for user interaction and transactions, and Snapp Bridge for third-party developers to integrate into the Snapp ecosystem. The company's services are accessible through its website and mobile applications available on popular app stores.

RethinkResource is a company focused on developing a cross-industrial smart sourcing platform designed for producing companies. The platform aims to facilitate the implementation of a circular economy by transforming industrial side-streams into sustainable and innovative products. RethinkResource offers services in innovation management, product development, and circular engineering, enabling producers and brand owners to responsibly manage their material streams. Through its efforts, the company aspires to foster resource stewardship and support the emergence of industry leaders committed to sustainable practices.

LearnLux Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in a digital financial and benefits education platform aimed at millennials. Founded in 2014, LearnLux provides unbiased and customized financial education to help users navigate personal financial decisions and understand their financial needs and options. The platform combines digital lessons, interactive tools, and resources, offering users on-demand access to financial advisors. This approach not only empowers individuals to take control of their finances but also allows employers to offer financial wellness as a benefit to their workforce. Through its innovative services, LearnLux connects users with financial institutions while enabling them to earn credit towards new accounts.

Breadware, Inc. is a company that provides an online platform aimed at facilitating product development, particularly in the realm of the Internet of Things (IoT). Established in 2017 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, Breadware serves various sectors including sports, smart buildings, smart homes, transportation, medical, and industrial applications. The platform allows businesses to explore existing IoT products for inspiration, compare service providers based on various criteria, and receive support throughout the development process. By offering tools that unify hardware and firmware development, Breadware simplifies the creation of smart and connected products, helping organizations reduce costs and expedite their journey from concept to market. The company operates as a subsidiary of StoneAge Inc. as of March 2020.

Fugu Luggage specializes in innovative, multifunctional luggage designed for business travelers. Their signature product is an expandable suitcase that can transition from carry-on to checked size, featuring a built-in laptop case and foldable shelves for enhanced convenience.

Open Energy Market is a technology-driven company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Guildford, Surrey. It specializes in creating a commercial marketplace focused on energy buying and management, specifically designed for medium to large enterprises throughout the United Kingdom. The company offers an automated platform that streamlines the procurement process by managing energy contracts and providing clients with real-time price comparisons from various suppliers. This platform captures and stores essential data, simplifying reporting, forecasting, and portfolio management for energy buyers. By leveraging technology and expertise, Open Energy Market aims to empower clients with greater control and insight, helping them navigate the complexities of the evolving energy industry and develop effective, lasting energy strategies.

LearnLux Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in a digital financial and benefits education platform aimed at millennials. Founded in 2014, LearnLux provides unbiased and customized financial education to help users navigate personal financial decisions and understand their financial needs and options. The platform combines digital lessons, interactive tools, and resources, offering users on-demand access to financial advisors. This approach not only empowers individuals to take control of their finances but also allows employers to offer financial wellness as a benefit to their workforce. Through its innovative services, LearnLux connects users with financial institutions while enabling them to earn credit towards new accounts.

OpportunitySpace, Inc. is a Boston-based company that has developed a digital platform aimed at enhancing the public real estate market in the United States. Founded in 2013, the company offers BuildingBlocks, a cloud-based application that consolidates data from various city departments, including information on code violations, tax delinquency, public safety incidents, and utility shut-offs, into a single, interactive map-based dashboard. This tool provides comprehensive property details, facilitating informed decision-making. Additionally, OpportunitySpace operates a Marketplace that enables governments to list available properties, engage with interested parties, and articulate redevelopment objectives. By creating dynamic online tools and communication channels, OpportunitySpace aims to promote investment and development in under-valued urban real estate.

Lig operates an online platform that connects individuals with valid claims to suitable attorneys. The platform streamlines the legal process by allowing claimants to present case details, which are then matched with up to 15 appropriate lawyers. This facilitates efficient case resolution for claimants while providing cost-effective client acquisition for legal professionals. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel, Lig aims to simplify legal processes.

OfferLogic is a marketing technology company that helps B2B brands reach its exclusive SMB audience. With an unprecedented partner network, series of owned and operated websites, OfferLogic is an important marketing-lever for companies targeting small businesses. OfferLogic capabilities uniquely combines both a demand-side & sell-side platform. Small businesses benefit from smart offer recommendations during their lifecycle whether just starting out, up & running, or growing.

Sein Analytics is a New York-based company founded in 2010 that specializes in providing software solutions for the financial sector. The company focuses on standardizing loan-level data and presenting it in an accessible format, allowing financial institutions and investors to effectively track and analyze asset-backed securities investments. Sein Analytics aims to enhance the valuation of credit securities, thereby fostering increased market activity. In addition to its data standardization capabilities, the company has developed a trading platform that facilitates direct connections between financial institutions for the buying, selling, and management of loan portfolios. This platform simplifies the portfolio management process, enabling more efficient use of capital within the financial industry. Headquartered in Brooklyn, Sein Analytics is supported by a team of experts in structured finance, design, strategy, and programming.

Rifiniti, Inc. is a provider of data-driven analytic software solutions designed to optimize workplace environments. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London and Sofia, the company offers a suite of tools, including Rifiniti Optimo, a software-as-a-service dashboard that monitors key performance indicators such as space utilization, total cost of occupancy, and employee work styles. The platform includes several modules, such as the Collaboration Analytics Module and the Booking Analytics Module, which provide insights into departmental interactions and meeting room usage. Additionally, Rifiniti offers consulting services focused on workplace strategy and technology. As of July 2019, Rifiniti operates as a subsidiary of FM:Systems.

Edfolio specializes in providing free online education aimed at equipping college graduates with practical skills for careers in technology. The company collaborates with employers to identify the specific skills required in the job market and curates tailored training curricula from high-quality online education resources. These curricula focus on in-demand job roles such as UX Design, Data Science, and Digital Marketing. By connecting trained candidates with employers seeking to hire, Edfolio streamlines the transition from education to employment, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to meet industry demands.

RallyPoint Networks, Inc. is an online networking platform dedicated to serving current and former U.S. military members, as well as their civilian supporters. Founded in 2012 and based in Watertown, Massachusetts, RallyPoint facilitates connections among its two million users, enabling them to build professional networks and explore career opportunities both within the military and in the private sector. The platform assists members in translating their military experiences for civilian employers, effectively bridging the gap between transitioning veterans and organizations seeking their skills. RallyPoint aims to support the military community in leading successful and fulfilling lives while providing employers with targeted tools to engage with this unique talent pool. The company operates as a subsidiary of Student Veterans of America.

NBA Math Hoops is an educational board game and mobile app developed by Learn Fresh, a nonprofit organization, in collaboration with NBA Cares. The game uses real statistics of NBA and WNBA players to teach fundamental math skills aligned with Common Core State Standards. By engaging students with their favorite athletes, the game aims to improve not only their math abilities but also interpersonal skills and collaboration. The primary goal is to foster a passion for learning mathematics, thereby enhancing students' chances of academic success and pursuing careers in STEM fields.

CJR Business Solutions is a general software-consulting firm. They started working with small businesses to streamline processes, optimize database implementations and redesign landing pages. CJR was part of MassChallenge startup accelerator program in the summer of 2010, and emerged with its current business focus in Lean Development and Consulting. The company specializes in building products people actually use: by following agile development practices, their customers are involved in every step of the process. They are strong believers in Lean practices as advanced by Eric Reis, Steve Blank and others. They believe in building Minimum Viable Products that allow their customers to get meaningful feedback from their users. They have learned a lot about building web applications in the last 3 years. One of their core competencies is in web services. Using RESTful endpoints to clearly delineate the model, view and controller they are able to create extensible, maintainable products for their customers. they specialize in Microsoft SQL Server and C# on the back end. On the front end they interface with C# endpoints which allows us to be view-agnostic. They build iOS, Android, Windows Phone, and, of course, web applications.

Qstream, Inc. is a software company that specializes in developing a mobile sales acceleration platform designed to enhance job proficiency and influence behavior within sales teams. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Qstream serves clients across various sectors, including technology, financial services, and life sciences. The company operates engineering facilities in Dublin, Ireland, and Hood River, Oregon, while maintaining sales headquarters in Maidenhead, United Kingdom, and an office in San Francisco. Qstream's micro-learning platform enables organizations to manage and measure the human aspects of sales performance, providing analytics-driven insights that facilitate team excellence.

SMAK enhances professional communication by transforming email and social network clutter into meaningful conversations, boosting responsiveness to key clients, sales, and automating CRM tasks. Its unique technology helps manage communication overload and identifies potential business opportunities.

Her Campus Media is a leading media company focused on serving and empowering college and GenZennial women. It operates a diverse portfolio that includes Her Campus, College Fashionista, Spoon University, InfluenceHer Collective, and Her20s, effectively reaching this demographic through various channels. The company is supported by a robust on-campus chapter network and hosts proprietary events such as Her Conference®, College Fashion Week®, and CF Clubhouse, which foster community engagement and professional development. Her Campus Media also provides a marketing platform that allows clients to engage with specific audiences through tailored content and experiential advertising. With a commitment to empowering the next generation of women, the company has successfully launched numerous team members into esteemed positions within the media and marketing sectors.

Sproxil, Inc. is an information technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in product protection and consumer engagement solutions. Founded in 2008, the company provides a range of services including Sproxil Champion, a consumer rewards system that allows brands to offer rewards; Sproxil Defender, a product verification solution enabling consumers to authenticate products via mobile devices; and Sproxil Informer, a track and trace system for monitoring supply chains. Sproxil's solutions cater to various sectors, including beauty and personal care, fast-moving consumer goods, electronics, automotive, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and agribusiness. The company utilizes mobile technology to enhance brand protection, combat counterfeiting, and foster consumer loyalty while ensuring the integrity of supply chains.

HOT provides veterans with an opportunity to save money while helping other veterans.Proceeds from the sale of HOT discount cards is donated to the HOT Foundation.HOT business members increase their sales by offring discounts to veterans.Branded as a HOT member, businesses will be recognized by HOT card members and also by the public at large as being "veteran friendly.HOT Inc. is a for profit company with a non-profit affiliate.

TaskPoint is an online project management and collaboration software that simplifies project oversight and team coordination. Launched in October 2009 as PMP HQ, it serves a diverse range of customers across the USA, UK, and EU. The platform provides integrated features such as issue tracking, version control, calendar, and Gantt charts, which enhance visual representation of projects and deadlines. TaskPoint specifically targets small and medium-sized businesses, enabling them to improve collaboration and streamline project management processes. With the growing trend of businesses allocating a larger portion of their technology budgets to online software, TaskPoint anticipates significant growth in adoption and usage.

Nairobi Capital, Inc. is a Real Estate Development and Business Finance Company targeting the emerging middle class in Africa. It is a US Company incorporated in the state of Delaware, with its principal office in the state of Massachusetts, where it is registered to do business.

SkinnyTrip makes companies more profitable by giving employees incentives to spend less money on business travel. Employees are given points when they select flights, hotels, and rental cars that lower expenses. The points can be exchanged for thousands of different prizes, including name brand merchandise and vacation packages. Lower costs. Happier employees. SkinnyTrip.

Seeding Labs is an organization dedicated to advancing scientific research in developing countries by providing essential resources such as laboratory equipment, training, and international collaboration opportunities. By empowering talented scientists in regions like Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia, Seeding Labs aims to facilitate impactful research that addresses critical challenges in healthcare, agriculture, clean energy, and environmental sustainability. The organization focuses on enhancing the capacity of these scientists to contribute to significant advancements in health, food security, energy solutions, and overall economic development, thereby reshaping the global landscape of science and innovation.