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Zum Services, Inc., established in 2014, specializes in safe and reliable transportation services for children and youth in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. The company offers scheduled or on-demand rides, as well as care services like nannies, for school drops and pickups, sports activities, and other needs. Zum's services include single family or carpool rides, one-off rides, babysitting, and stay and watch services, all facilitated through a network of vetted drivers and advanced scheduling technology.

New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat through an innovative automated, data-driven platform that utilizes stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells instead of relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.

Corelight, Inc. is a provider of network visibility solutions aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for enterprises, government entities, and educational institutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company develops a suite of products that includes Corelight sensors and a fleet management system. Its flagship offering is based on Bro, an open-source network analysis framework that delivers actionable, real-time data, enabling security professionals to comprehensively understand network traffic and effectively detect and mitigate cyber threats. In addition to its headquarters, Corelight maintains offices in Santa Clara, California, and Columbus, Ohio, further supporting its commitment to improving network security across various sectors.

Over the last decade, we have spent our lives living and breathing the silicon valley start-up life. From coding in our living room to enacting hundred-million-dollar acquisitions, we came to Silicon Valley with a vision. We envisioned a future that many wrote off as unnecessary, but today is the inevitable future of the private market economy. But while we have thrived from the unparalleled growth and opportunity in the private market, the rest of the world has not. Instead, our friends and family stand outside, looking in as class divisions have widened, and a sense of inequality has become pervasive. In this time of growth — this era of technological wonder, innovation, and entrepreneurship — how can we do better? How can we scale the most significant opportunity of our generation? By providing public access to the private market. As a society, we must make innovation accessible, because making sure that the next generation of innovators can have ownership of the future is the first step in inspiring them to take ownership of the future. Invest in access for everyone, invest in shared future, invest in progress. D/XYZ is a future for everyone. Own a piece of the future, today.

New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat through an innovative automated, data-driven platform that utilizes stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells instead of relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.

New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat through an innovative automated, data-driven platform that utilizes stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells instead of relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.

Anzu is a healthcare technology company focused on enhancing medical practices through innovative software solutions. Founded by a team of physicians and technologists, the company is headquartered in Phoenix, with additional operations in Boston, Silicon Valley, and India. Anzu offers a suite of products designed to streamline workflows in medical education, clinical research, and physician-patient communication. Its tools aim to automate and simplify tasks in these areas, fostering improved communication between doctors and patients. By enhancing these interactions, Anzu seeks to facilitate better care coordination and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat through an innovative automated, data-driven platform that utilizes stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells instead of relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.

Zum Services, Inc., established in 2014, specializes in safe and reliable transportation services for children and youth in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. The company offers scheduled or on-demand rides, as well as care services like nannies, for school drops and pickups, sports activities, and other needs. Zum's services include single family or carpool rides, one-off rides, babysitting, and stay and watch services, all facilitated through a network of vetted drivers and advanced scheduling technology.

Zum Services, Inc., established in 2014, specializes in safe and reliable transportation services for children and youth in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. The company offers scheduled or on-demand rides, as well as care services like nannies, for school drops and pickups, sports activities, and other needs. Zum's services include single family or carpool rides, one-off rides, babysitting, and stay and watch services, all facilitated through a network of vetted drivers and advanced scheduling technology.

Zum Services, Inc., established in 2014, specializes in safe and reliable transportation services for children and youth in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. The company offers scheduled or on-demand rides, as well as care services like nannies, for school drops and pickups, sports activities, and other needs. Zum's services include single family or carpool rides, one-off rides, babysitting, and stay and watch services, all facilitated through a network of vetted drivers and advanced scheduling technology.

Clevernet is a business-to-business software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in WAN optimization solutions for both public and private networks, significantly enhancing performance and security. The company's innovative technology utilizes simultaneous multi-path connections to improve WAN speeds by up to 25 times, ensuring data integrity during transmission. Clevernet's solutions can be deployed in various configurations, including Site-to-Site, Site-to-SaaS, and Cloud-to-Cloud, facilitating reliable and robust global communication systems for enterprises. By leveraging its advanced software, companies can optimize their network performance, guaranteeing availability and a better end-user experience.

Ploom is an upstart tobacco company based in San Francisco. Really. We are creating a line of products starting with the ModelOne. Reimagining the smoking paradigm, we wed modern technologies, materials and processes to the best tobacco and botanical ingredients. We handcraft our pods at our micro-factory in San Francisco. Ploom began as a conversation between a smoker and a non-smoker outside a studio at Stanford's Joint Program in Design in 2004. "What do you hate about smoking?" Adam asked. "What do you love about it?" James responded. The two had already been collaborating on eccentric thesis explorations but those were quickly dropped to answer the question: What if smoking were reinvented today? The thesis generated support from some of the most well respected thinkers and doers in and around the University. James and Adam founded Ploom in a tiny orange painted room on an apple orchard in Palo Alto, determined to bring a better alternative to people who love (and hate) smoking. Hundreds of prototypes, consumer insights and a business plan later, the two developed a unique startup in the historic Dogpatch area of San Francisco with a handful of the best engineers, advisors, marketing and biotech veterans in the country. The model One and Ploom's first six flavors are the first glimpse of the future of smoking: a new ritual for a modern society from a new kind of company.

Junar, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based open data platform that facilitates the accessibility and management of data for organizations globally. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Dallas, Silicon Valley, Latin America, and Israel, Junar's platform allows businesses, governments, NGOs, and research institutions to transform complex data into engaging tables, charts, maps, and dashboards. This solution enhances stakeholder engagement, tracks data usage, and measures impact, thereby driving new opportunities and promoting transparency. Furthermore, Junar offers an API toolbox for developers, enabling the creation of innovative applications that showcase data in unique ways. The company is recognized for empowering organizations to leverage their data effectively, contributing to the broader Data Economy.

Curriculet is a digital reading platform that enhances the educational experience for both teachers and students. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Curriculet allows educators to create, customize, and share curriculum and lesson materials that align with Common Core standards. The platform also facilitates the purchase of ebooks for school districts, enabling them to expand their libraries and provide a broader selection of reading materials for students. By focusing on the integration of technology in education, Curriculet aims to make reading more enjoyable and engaging, recognizing the importance of reading as a foundational element of learning. The company operates as a subsidiary of Waterford Institute Inc. and was previously known as Gobstopper, Inc.

Storefront operates an online marketplace that connects brands, e‑commerce businesses, artists, and designers with owners of short‑term retail space. The platform lists a wide range of locations, from street‑fair booths to entire storefronts, and facilitates pop‑up shops and events worldwide. It also allows space owners, brokers, and landlords to monetize their properties by listing them on the site, setting prices, and managing bookings. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Storefront has grown to become the largest marketplace for temporary retail rentals, enabling both renters and owners to benefit from flexible, short‑term retail opportunities.

Ploom is an upstart tobacco company based in San Francisco. Really. We are creating a line of products starting with the ModelOne. Reimagining the smoking paradigm, we wed modern technologies, materials and processes to the best tobacco and botanical ingredients. We handcraft our pods at our micro-factory in San Francisco. Ploom began as a conversation between a smoker and a non-smoker outside a studio at Stanford's Joint Program in Design in 2004. "What do you hate about smoking?" Adam asked. "What do you love about it?" James responded. The two had already been collaborating on eccentric thesis explorations but those were quickly dropped to answer the question: What if smoking were reinvented today? The thesis generated support from some of the most well respected thinkers and doers in and around the University. James and Adam founded Ploom in a tiny orange painted room on an apple orchard in Palo Alto, determined to bring a better alternative to people who love (and hate) smoking. Hundreds of prototypes, consumer insights and a business plan later, the two developed a unique startup in the historic Dogpatch area of San Francisco with a handful of the best engineers, advisors, marketing and biotech veterans in the country. The model One and Ploom's first six flavors are the first glimpse of the future of smoking: a new ritual for a modern society from a new kind of company.

Junar, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based open data platform that facilitates the accessibility and management of data for organizations globally. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Dallas, Silicon Valley, Latin America, and Israel, Junar's platform allows businesses, governments, NGOs, and research institutions to transform complex data into engaging tables, charts, maps, and dashboards. This solution enhances stakeholder engagement, tracks data usage, and measures impact, thereby driving new opportunities and promoting transparency. Furthermore, Junar offers an API toolbox for developers, enabling the creation of innovative applications that showcase data in unique ways. The company is recognized for empowering organizations to leverage their data effectively, contributing to the broader Data Economy.

Curriculet is a digital reading platform that enhances the educational experience for both teachers and students. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Curriculet allows educators to create, customize, and share curriculum and lesson materials that align with Common Core standards. The platform also facilitates the purchase of ebooks for school districts, enabling them to expand their libraries and provide a broader selection of reading materials for students. By focusing on the integration of technology in education, Curriculet aims to make reading more enjoyable and engaging, recognizing the importance of reading as a foundational element of learning. The company operates as a subsidiary of Waterford Institute Inc. and was previously known as Gobstopper, Inc.

Storefront operates an online marketplace that connects brands, e‑commerce businesses, artists, and designers with owners of short‑term retail space. The platform lists a wide range of locations, from street‑fair booths to entire storefronts, and facilitates pop‑up shops and events worldwide. It also allows space owners, brokers, and landlords to monetize their properties by listing them on the site, setting prices, and managing bookings. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Storefront has grown to become the largest marketplace for temporary retail rentals, enabling both renters and owners to benefit from flexible, short‑term retail opportunities.

Junar, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based open data platform that facilitates the accessibility and management of data for organizations globally. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Dallas, Silicon Valley, Latin America, and Israel, Junar's platform allows businesses, governments, NGOs, and research institutions to transform complex data into engaging tables, charts, maps, and dashboards. This solution enhances stakeholder engagement, tracks data usage, and measures impact, thereby driving new opportunities and promoting transparency. Furthermore, Junar offers an API toolbox for developers, enabling the creation of innovative applications that showcase data in unique ways. The company is recognized for empowering organizations to leverage their data effectively, contributing to the broader Data Economy.

Zimbio are delighted to announce that Livingly Media has been acquired by aufeminin! Read More. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Livingly Media is a digital lifestyle brand that owns and operates three top ranked sites. Zimbio launched in 2006 and quickly became a top entertainment news site. In 2010 they launched StyleBistro, which became a top fashion/beauty/style site. They acquired Lonny Magazine in 2012, re-launched it on their platform as Lonny.com, and grew its audience tenfold to become a top-ranking site in comScore’s home design category. Collectively, their sites reach more than 25 million users and provide them with unmatched depth and breadth of content. Each site captures more pageviews per visit than any other among their respective competitive sets. Brands can connect with their massive audience through any of their platforms – desktop, tablet, mobile – with the help of their creative services team and a suite of proprietary offerings that are built in-house specifically to maximize engagement and awareness. The company has offices in San Carlos, CA, Chicago and New York City, and is venture-backed by Menlo Ventures and Draper Richards.

Ploom is an upstart tobacco company based in San Francisco. Really. We are creating a line of products starting with the ModelOne. Reimagining the smoking paradigm, we wed modern technologies, materials and processes to the best tobacco and botanical ingredients. We handcraft our pods at our micro-factory in San Francisco. Ploom began as a conversation between a smoker and a non-smoker outside a studio at Stanford's Joint Program in Design in 2004. "What do you hate about smoking?" Adam asked. "What do you love about it?" James responded. The two had already been collaborating on eccentric thesis explorations but those were quickly dropped to answer the question: What if smoking were reinvented today? The thesis generated support from some of the most well respected thinkers and doers in and around the University. James and Adam founded Ploom in a tiny orange painted room on an apple orchard in Palo Alto, determined to bring a better alternative to people who love (and hate) smoking. Hundreds of prototypes, consumer insights and a business plan later, the two developed a unique startup in the historic Dogpatch area of San Francisco with a handful of the best engineers, advisors, marketing and biotech veterans in the country. The model One and Ploom's first six flavors are the first glimpse of the future of smoking: a new ritual for a modern society from a new kind of company.

Ploom is an upstart tobacco company based in San Francisco. Really. We are creating a line of products starting with the ModelOne. Reimagining the smoking paradigm, we wed modern technologies, materials and processes to the best tobacco and botanical ingredients. We handcraft our pods at our micro-factory in San Francisco. Ploom began as a conversation between a smoker and a non-smoker outside a studio at Stanford's Joint Program in Design in 2004. "What do you hate about smoking?" Adam asked. "What do you love about it?" James responded. The two had already been collaborating on eccentric thesis explorations but those were quickly dropped to answer the question: What if smoking were reinvented today? The thesis generated support from some of the most well respected thinkers and doers in and around the University. James and Adam founded Ploom in a tiny orange painted room on an apple orchard in Palo Alto, determined to bring a better alternative to people who love (and hate) smoking. Hundreds of prototypes, consumer insights and a business plan later, the two developed a unique startup in the historic Dogpatch area of San Francisco with a handful of the best engineers, advisors, marketing and biotech veterans in the country. The model One and Ploom's first six flavors are the first glimpse of the future of smoking: a new ritual for a modern society from a new kind of company.

Foundog is a Silicon Valley-based company specializing in portable electronics tracking and recovery products for both individuals and businesses. The company operates a registry and recovery network designed to reunite consumers and enterprises with lost electronic devices, including laptops, cell phones, and other portable electronics. In addition to its recovery services, Foundog offers next-generation promotional products that focus on delivering measurable returns on investment, generating leads, driving sales, and enhancing brand awareness. The team consists of skilled professionals in software, IT, and printing, enabling Foundog to create customized promotional solutions tailored to meet the needs of its clients.

Ploom is an upstart tobacco company based in San Francisco. Really. We are creating a line of products starting with the ModelOne. Reimagining the smoking paradigm, we wed modern technologies, materials and processes to the best tobacco and botanical ingredients. We handcraft our pods at our micro-factory in San Francisco. Ploom began as a conversation between a smoker and a non-smoker outside a studio at Stanford's Joint Program in Design in 2004. "What do you hate about smoking?" Adam asked. "What do you love about it?" James responded. The two had already been collaborating on eccentric thesis explorations but those were quickly dropped to answer the question: What if smoking were reinvented today? The thesis generated support from some of the most well respected thinkers and doers in and around the University. James and Adam founded Ploom in a tiny orange painted room on an apple orchard in Palo Alto, determined to bring a better alternative to people who love (and hate) smoking. Hundreds of prototypes, consumer insights and a business plan later, the two developed a unique startup in the historic Dogpatch area of San Francisco with a handful of the best engineers, advisors, marketing and biotech veterans in the country. The model One and Ploom's first six flavors are the first glimpse of the future of smoking: a new ritual for a modern society from a new kind of company.

Zimbio are delighted to announce that Livingly Media has been acquired by aufeminin! Read More. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Livingly Media is a digital lifestyle brand that owns and operates three top ranked sites. Zimbio launched in 2006 and quickly became a top entertainment news site. In 2010 they launched StyleBistro, which became a top fashion/beauty/style site. They acquired Lonny Magazine in 2012, re-launched it on their platform as Lonny.com, and grew its audience tenfold to become a top-ranking site in comScore’s home design category. Collectively, their sites reach more than 25 million users and provide them with unmatched depth and breadth of content. Each site captures more pageviews per visit than any other among their respective competitive sets. Brands can connect with their massive audience through any of their platforms – desktop, tablet, mobile – with the help of their creative services team and a suite of proprietary offerings that are built in-house specifically to maximize engagement and awareness. The company has offices in San Carlos, CA, Chicago and New York City, and is venture-backed by Menlo Ventures and Draper Richards.

Ploom is an upstart tobacco company based in San Francisco. Really. We are creating a line of products starting with the ModelOne. Reimagining the smoking paradigm, we wed modern technologies, materials and processes to the best tobacco and botanical ingredients. We handcraft our pods at our micro-factory in San Francisco. Ploom began as a conversation between a smoker and a non-smoker outside a studio at Stanford's Joint Program in Design in 2004. "What do you hate about smoking?" Adam asked. "What do you love about it?" James responded. The two had already been collaborating on eccentric thesis explorations but those were quickly dropped to answer the question: What if smoking were reinvented today? The thesis generated support from some of the most well respected thinkers and doers in and around the University. James and Adam founded Ploom in a tiny orange painted room on an apple orchard in Palo Alto, determined to bring a better alternative to people who love (and hate) smoking. Hundreds of prototypes, consumer insights and a business plan later, the two developed a unique startup in the historic Dogpatch area of San Francisco with a handful of the best engineers, advisors, marketing and biotech veterans in the country. The model One and Ploom's first six flavors are the first glimpse of the future of smoking: a new ritual for a modern society from a new kind of company.