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Boardy is an AI-powered professional networking startup with a voice assistant.

Thoras.ai is an AI cloud management platform..It helps to detection, monitor performance, and manage costs.

AddGlow is a software company that specializes in helping brands build and foster communities directly on their websites. Its platform, a SaaS solution, enables brands to view community content, while requiring an account for posting or engagement. This allows brands to capture valuable data on both prospective and current customers, potentially generating additional revenue.

Reset is an earned-wage access platform that offers employees financial wellness and increases employee retention across industries through mission-driven technology.

Mavida Health specializes in digital mental healthcare, focusing on individuals and families throughout their journey to parenthood and beyond. Their platform offers a range of services, including one-on-one therapy, group, family, and couples therapy, as well as medication prescription, ensuring new mothers have access to clinical care services.

BuildCasa facilitates homeowners selling unused portions of their property, offering up to $250,000 in cash for constructing new housing lots.

Stardust is a hormone health platform that teaches you how to work with the phases of your cycle. We integrate science, ancient wisdom, astronomy and artificial intelligence to help you understand the magic of your cycle, track your experiences, manifest goals, and befriend your body. Whether you are trying to predict periods, get pregnant, understand your symptoms or just want to form a deeper connection to your body, Stardust has you covered. Founded and led by women, we're committed to best-in-class privacy practices and will never sell or divulge your data.

Akin Mental Health is a digital health platform dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals who care for family members with serious mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression. The company focuses on providing education, skill building, coaching, and peer support to help families effectively navigate the challenges associated with mental health conditions. By offering resources and guidance, Akin Mental Health empowers caregivers to improve their understanding and approach to supporting their loved ones.

Guava is a digital bank tailored for black small business owners. It aims to bridge the racial wealth gap by offering equitable financial products, industry connections, workshops, and mobile fund transfer services.

Paisa is a financial technology company focused on enhancing the financial security of families that receive remittances. It operates a credit platform aimed at improving financial health through the remittance cash economy. By leveraging this economy, Paisa develops a robust digital financial services infrastructure, offering business-to-business lines of credit to remittance agencies to address liquidity gaps. Additionally, the company provides microloans directly to remittance recipients, facilitating easier access to loans for individuals and families reliant on these funds.

Koban is a fintech company dedicated to simplifying finance and transforming how money works in Latin America. It offers user-friendly digital financial services, including payments, transfers, savings tools, and credit facilities, all securely accessible through its platform.

FlipFam is a platform for football prediction games where fans can compete with friends and other players to earn non-fungible tokens and digital trophies by answering questions about teams and taking part in predictions and quizzes. Users build a trophy room based on skill and activity, unlocking rarer collectibles and gaining access to special competitions, with trophies used to compete for real-world prizes, such as signed merchandise, VIP tickets, free tickets, or discounts. The platform emphasizes no upfront costs and provides a pathway to win club goodies through play and rewards.

Stashpad is a note-taking tool designed for professionals seeking efficiency. It enables users to create, share, and organize notes ('bytes') swiftly without leaving the keyboard. Notes can contain code snippets, text, or other data, and they can be linked together hierarchically. Users can collaborate via a feed, add large text chunks ('BigBytes'), and create outlines or to-do lists.

Startupy is a digital playground for thinkers and creators to curate, organize, and interconnect the most valuable insights and ideas.

Shop Latinx is an online marketplace that specializes in lifestyle products created by and for the Latinx community. The platform offers a diverse range of items, including clothing, jewelry, art, collectibles, footwear, and cosmetics. By providing a curated selection of products, Shop Latinx aims to celebrate and promote Latinx culture while making it easier for consumers to find and support independent creators within the community.

Lucky Sweater is an online community clothing swap platform that enables people with shared fashion interests to buy, sell, and trade items. It serves as a social marketplace where users can explore different styles, discover independent designers, and participate in a slow fashion community. The platform features a shared wardrobe of well-known brands alongside sustainable makers and size-inclusive labels, with designers who are members of the community. Through online groups, users connect to trade clothing, share advice, and find inspiration, fostering sustainable fashion practices and a collaborative, mindful approach to personal style.

LingoHealth is a digital health platform dedicated to assisting family members in supporting the health of their aging loved ones, particularly within multilingual families. By catering to individuals who speak languages other than English, the platform enhances the caregiving experience by offering resources that are culturally relevant and accessible. LingoHealth empowers family advocates with the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of healthcare, ensuring that their loved ones receive appropriate care and effectively manage their health. The platform addresses the unique challenges faced by immigrant patients and their families, making it easier for them to engage in the care process.

Guava is a digital bank tailored for black small business owners. It aims to bridge the racial wealth gap by offering equitable financial products, industry connections, workshops, and mobile fund transfer services.

Zeta is a financial technology company that builds a money management platform for households to manage finances together. The platform supports joint accounts and a money manager, providing tools to track shared and personal bank accounts, set and monitor budgets, split transactions, add memos, and receive bill reminders. It also offers money coaching and other features to help families track spending and reach financial goals. The company operates as a remote-first organization and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Reflex operates an online marketplace that connects retailers with skilled, flexible associates on-demand. This platform enables retailers to efficiently manage their staffing needs for various situations such as callouts, no-shows, holidays, and hiring challenges. Meanwhile, it offers workers the opportunity to find nearby retail shifts with preferred clothing brands.

Courtroom5 is a tech-driven service empowering non-lawyers to navigate civil justice systems. It offers bite-sized legal information, document templates, case law search, training resources, and an online community for peer support.

Feedcast is a business that operates an online learning platform designed to assist creators in monetizing their content through audio courses. The company enables podcasters and other content producers to create and sell audio courses directly to students and listeners, thereby generating revenue for the creators.

Halfdays is a women's skiwear brand dedicated to making outdoor activities more accessible, inclusive, and enjoyable. They offer functional yet stylish apparel and equipment crafted with eco-friendly materials.

Pod People is a content and marketing studio that creates award‑winning podcasts and social creative. It serves high‑profile clients such as HBO, Netflix, EA, Marvel, SoFi, Lattice, Chief, Optum, Intuit, People, Vogue, and Bon Appetit. The company also offers an on‑demand workforce platform, connecting clients with a global network of hand‑picked producers, editors, audio engineers, and sound designers for audio, video, and social storytelling production.

ToDooly is a platform that connects community members with local students to help with everyday tasks, including yard work, routine cleaning, moving, and other household chores. Users can hire a student for about $20 per hour, with a $5 booking fee. The service covers tasks that do not require specialized expertise beyond what a typical college student can provide. Founded in 2017, ToDooly is headquartered in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan.

Gavel is a no-code platform that enables lawyers to transform their legal services into software products. It offers tools for building apps, automating document generation, streamlining client intake, and enhancing client collaboration.

Blackstock & Weber is a New York-based footwear brand founded in 2016 that designs and manufactures men's English-style shoes, including signature loafers, and sells them primarily through online channels. The company emphasizes well-crafted, stylish, and honestly priced footwear produced through artisanal manufacturing methods with global sourcing of suede and leather, aiming for sustainability and accessibility. Beyond core footwear, it presents itself as an online destination for men's contemporary fashion and streetwear, leveraging digital retail strategies and fresh arrivals to engage its target customers. The brand combines traditional craft with modern design to offer versatile, everyday shoes that bridge workwear and streetwear aesthetics.

Athena is a cloud-based payment platform that assists mothers in collecting back child support efficiently. Founded by Simone, who faced her own child support challenges over 20 years ago, the company originated from her personal experience and desire to help others in similar situations. Initially providing assistance from her kitchen table, Simone later opened a storefront to expand her services. Athena's platform streamlines the process of obtaining child support payments in arrears, allowing mothers to receive funds more quickly and at a lower cost. By leveraging technology, Athena empowers women to secure the financial support they are entitled to, enabling them to better care for their children.

Kinfield, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that develops, manufactures, and distributes unisex personal care products designed to enhance outdoor experiences. Founded in 2018, Kinfield offers a range of eco-friendly skincare items, including Waterbalm, a solid moisturizer for the face and body, Sunday Spray, a cooling after-sun mist, and Golden Hour, a DEET-free mosquito repellent. The company's products are formulated with clean, responsibly sourced ingredients and research-backed methods, ensuring safety and efficacy for consumers. Kinfield's mission is to make outdoor enjoyment accessible and inclusive for everyone, and it sells its offerings through its online platform.

Tastemakers Africa is a New York City-based travel experiences marketplace that connects travelers with creative entrepreneurs in African cities. Launched in November 2018, the platform currently operates in Accra, Cape Town, and Johannesburg, offering unique experiences that allow visitors to engage deeply with local culture beyond typical tourist attractions. With a focus on enhancing the travel experience, Tastemakers Africa has successfully facilitated over 2,000 bookings for more than 400 travelers, enabling them to discover authentic activities and insights from local insiders.

Susteau is a New York-based cosmetic company that specializes in sustainable hair care products. Founded in 2017 and rebranded in 2021, Susteau focuses on offering clean, concentrated hair care solutions that are waterless and presented in powdered form. Their innovative products, including powdered shampoos and conditioners, activate with water and are formulated with naturally derived, vegan, and cruelty-free ingredients. Susteau emphasizes environmental responsibility by utilizing recycled materials and providing custom packaging options, making their products both eco-friendly and affordable for consumers seeking healthier hair care alternatives.

TruckMap Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2016. It specializes in developing a mobile application designed specifically for truck drivers, providing them with truck-specific routing and navigation. The TruckMap app includes features such as GPS navigation, information on diesel fuel prices, parking availability, and access to local truck services. Additionally, it offers insights into shipping facilities and freight exchange, along with community-based services that enhance the overall driving experience. By focusing on the unique needs of the trucking industry, TruckMap aims to simplify logistics and improve efficiency for drivers on the road.

Founded in 2014, Pandia Health operates an online platform that facilitates access to birth control prescriptions and automated medication delivery. Its mission is to make women's lives easier by providing affordable and convenient birth control services.

Founded in 2016, Sounding Board Labs develops a platform that provides personalized coaching for leaders and new managers. Its platform offers executive coaching, connects through phone, video, and chat, creates development plans, and provides surveys and reporting to track progress.

TaxJoy is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that provides a platform tailored for financial services professionals, specifically tax practitioners. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on enhancing user experience and data engineering to facilitate effective communication between tax professionals and their clients. Its flagship product is a customer relationship management (CRM) tool designed to streamline and secure communications, while also offering collaborative task management features. By leveraging automated insights from data, TaxJoy empowers tax practitioners to make informed decisions and optimize their skill sets in client service.

Teampay is a developer of a distributed spend management platform tailored for larger small to medium-sized businesses and middle-market organizations. The platform simplifies expense management by streamlining the purchasing process through the use of virtual and physical cards, invoices, and reimbursements. It facilitates a user-friendly workflow that aligns the needs of spenders with finance teams, ensuring transparency and control over organizational spending. By collecting and integrating critical data into existing systems, Teampay addresses common challenges such as policy misalignment and unpredictable expenses, enabling clients to manage their financial operations effectively and securely.

Hingeto is a company that specializes in creating crowdfunding platforms for fashion brands, allowing them to gauge consumer demand for new designs before committing to production. Founded in 2015, Hingeto's technology platform facilitates a seamless shopping experience by integrating various payment methods and offering a diverse range of products, including apparel, accessories, and home goods. The company also provides support in areas such as brand assortment strategy and vendor management, enabling clients to effectively connect their stores and enhance sales potential. Through its innovative approach, Hingeto aims to transform the traditional retail landscape by empowering brands to test new concepts with minimal upfront investment.

Dream provides useful collaboration in virtual reality, allowing users to work with their team just as they would in real life. The company was founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California.