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Wonderverse is a task management system founded in 2021 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It is designed to assist decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) in launching and scaling their initiatives effectively. The platform facilitates process development, rights configuration, and transparent collaboration among team members. By providing tools for workflow creation and task setup, Wonderverse enables organizations to plan projects, manage contributor payments, and enhance teamwork across various initiatives.

CoinAlpha, Inc. is a FinTech software engineering firm based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing technologies that enable traders, developers, and fintech firms to create contract-based financial products. CoinAlpha is known for its open-source initiatives, including the Basket Protocol for Ethereum tokens and the Fund Protocol for fund administration. The company has also created Hummingbot, a leading open-source software for building market-making and arbitrage bots, which empowers users to manage token liquidity effectively. Additionally, CoinAlpha operates Hummingbot Miner, a liquidity mining platform that allows users to earn rewards by running market-making bots on specific trading pairs. The concept of liquidity mining was first introduced by CoinAlpha in a 2019 whitepaper. The founders bring extensive experience in investment banking and trading, complemented by engineering and product leadership backgrounds in notable Silicon Valley companies. CoinAlpha has successfully raised $14.8 million in funding from various investors.

sp0n, Inc. is a New York-based technology company founded in 2015 that focuses on enhancing public safety through its innovative application. The application provides users with real-time information about potential threats to safety, such as suspicious individuals or objects, which are represented as red dots on an interactive map. By leveraging data to track incidents, sp0n aims to keep communities informed and vigilant. As an early-stage startup, it has garnered support from prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firms, reflecting its commitment to using technology for the betterment of public safety.

Nomiku Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in the development and manufacture of immersion circulators for sous vide cooking. Initially gaining attention through a successful Kickstarter campaign for its first product, the Nomiku Immersion Circulator, the company has since released a second, smaller and more powerful device equipped with a companion app. Nomiku's appliances are designed to turn any pot into a temperature-controlled water bath, making sous vide cooking accessible to home cooks and professional chefs alike. The company's mission is to empower individuals to create high-quality meals effortlessly by providing them with innovative cooking tools.

Rithm School is a programming boot camp offering in-person and online courses focused on full-stack web development. Its accelerated program centers on programming languages, coding projects, and job preparation to help students become independent developers. Based in San Francisco, California, it provides scholarships and financial assistance to students. Founded in 2016 by Matthew Lane, Elie Schoppik, and Tim Garcia, the school seeks to connect learners with opportunities to work on projects for venture-backed companies or to contribute to open source projects.

Meadow is a software company focused on California's cannabis industry, providing a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance dispensary operations. Since its inception in 2014, Meadow has developed an on-demand directory for cannabis delivery and a telemedicine platform that connects patients with physicians. In 2016, the company introduced the Meadow Platform, a software-as-a-service solution tailored for cannabis retail and delivery. This platform includes features such as point of sale systems, inventory management, analytics, online and mobile ordering, delivery tracking, compliance tools, and patient intake. By streamlining these processes, Meadow enables dispensaries to operate more efficiently, serve more patients, adhere to regulations, and increase revenue. Headquartered in San Francisco, Meadow serves a diverse clientele of patients, dispensaries, and customers throughout California.

Managed by Q Inc. is a workplace management platform headquartered in New York, New York, that streamlines the operation of office environments. Founded in 2013, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including on-demand cleaning, maintenance, IT support, and security. Its technology platform serves as an all-in-one solution for businesses, connecting them to essential services such as supply replenishment, task management, and project management, which encompasses pre-lease planning, vendor management, office design, and renovations. By facilitating seamless office operations, Managed by Q aims to save time and resources for businesses while promoting economic empowerment through job creation and support for small businesses. The company operates in key markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Din, Inc., based in San Mateo, California, specializes in delivering meal ingredients designed for preparing dishes typically served in restaurants. The company offers a weekly subscription service called Din, which allows customers to cook restaurant-quality meals at home in approximately 20 minutes. Din partners with renowned restaurants and chefs, such as Bar Tartine, Tacolicious, and James Beard Award-winning chef Jessica Largey, to provide the necessary ingredients for recreating their signature dishes. The company's team, led by Michelin Star veteran Stephen Beaumier, handles much of the preparatory work, including braising meats and creating complex sauces, ensuring that customers can complete the cooking process quickly. Din delivers these prepped ingredients in insulated, reusable totes directly to customers' homes.

Airbnb operates a global platform connecting hosts with guests seeking short-term accommodations and experiences. It offers private rooms, luxury villas, homes, and unique stays worldwide.

Managed by Q Inc. is a workplace management platform headquartered in New York, New York, that streamlines the operation of office environments. Founded in 2013, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including on-demand cleaning, maintenance, IT support, and security. Its technology platform serves as an all-in-one solution for businesses, connecting them to essential services such as supply replenishment, task management, and project management, which encompasses pre-lease planning, vendor management, office design, and renovations. By facilitating seamless office operations, Managed by Q aims to save time and resources for businesses while promoting economic empowerment through job creation and support for small businesses. The company operates in key markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Fountain, established in 2014, is a San Francisco-based company that operates a hiring platform designed for businesses with hourly workforces. Its mobile-first platform streamlines and scales global recruitment, empowering employers to make data-driven hiring decisions and engage candidates through automated scheduling and reminders. Fountain serves various industries, including franchise, gig economy, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing.

Exposure is an online platform based in San Francisco that caters to photographers and visual storytellers, enabling them to craft compelling photo narratives. Launched in 2013, Exposure provides users with tools to customize layouts, typography, and color schemes, allowing for a personalized presentation of their work. The platform supports unlimited photo uploads, automatic photo resizing, and various media embedding options, all designed to enhance storytelling. By offering a meaningful alternative to traditional feeds or single photo displays, Exposure empowers users to publish their visual stories in a more engaging and impactful manner.

Yup Technologies Inc. is an education technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in on-demand tutoring for math and science through a mobile application. Founded in 2014, the Yup app allows students to quickly access personalized tutoring by connecting them with vetted expert tutors based on their individual learning needs and math proficiency. The platform is designed to provide unlimited access to academic support, enabling students to receive guidance on homework and exam preparation via mobile chat. Yup's tutors are trained in a unique teaching methodology that incorporates practices developed at Stanford University and current educational research, ensuring effective and tailored learning experiences for each student.

Pi is an artisan pizza delivery service that enables customers to select a pizza type, set their location, and place orders via the mobile app. The beta program is available for residents in the Potrero Hill and Mission Districts of San Francisco. Pi’s pizzas are served on an artisanal sourdough crust, with the dough being aged and twice-baked. Vegetarian, pepperoni, and combination are some of the options available on the menu.

Leap is an smartphone powered shuttle service for San Francisco commuters who work downtown, and live in the surrounding neighborhoods. Our shuttles are equipped with leather seats, wireless internet, heat/AC, and you'll always have a place to sit. Finding stops, tracking your shuttle in real-time, and payment is all handled through our beautiful and easy to use iPhone app. Riding with Leap is as simple as showing up to a stop and showing your pass. Our first route is the Chestnut Express - and we'll be adding more routes very soon. You're going to love riding with Leap.

Fixed is a mobile application founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, that assists users in contesting parking tickets. The app employs an algorithm to analyze ticket information for inaccuracies, enabling users to identify potential defenses. By allowing drivers to submit a photo of their ticket, the application facilitates a computerized review and generates a customized letter to the relevant municipality, streamlining the process of disputing parking fines.

Complex Polygon, Inc. is a product studio based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in designing, building, and launching mobile applications aimed at enhancing social connections among users. Established in 2013, the company focuses on innovation through experimentation with new products, while effectively utilizing its existing technology and insights into human behavior. This approach allows Complex Polygon to develop better user experiences and adapt quickly to emerging trends. Notable products include Tag and Swipe, which exemplify the company's commitment to creating tools that facilitate interpersonal interactions. As of 2017, Complex Polygon operates as a subsidiary of Uber Technologies, Inc.

Product Hunt, established in 2014, is a San Francisco-based online platform that facilitates the discovery and discussion of innovative products. It allows users to submit, browse, vote, and comment on a daily array of mobile applications, websites, hardware projects, and tech creations, fostering a community of product enthusiasts.

Product Hunt, established in 2014, is a San Francisco-based online platform that facilitates the discovery and discussion of innovative products. It allows users to submit, browse, vote, and comment on a daily array of mobile applications, websites, hardware projects, and tech creations, fostering a community of product enthusiasts.

Managed by Q Inc. is a workplace management platform headquartered in New York, New York, that streamlines the operation of office environments. Founded in 2013, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including on-demand cleaning, maintenance, IT support, and security. Its technology platform serves as an all-in-one solution for businesses, connecting them to essential services such as supply replenishment, task management, and project management, which encompasses pre-lease planning, vendor management, office design, and renovations. By facilitating seamless office operations, Managed by Q aims to save time and resources for businesses while promoting economic empowerment through job creation and support for small businesses. The company operates in key markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Fixed is a mobile application founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, that assists users in contesting parking tickets. The app employs an algorithm to analyze ticket information for inaccuracies, enabling users to identify potential defenses. By allowing drivers to submit a photo of their ticket, the application facilitates a computerized review and generates a customized letter to the relevant municipality, streamlining the process of disputing parking fines.

WUT, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing a social messaging application that allows users to send anonymous and ephemeral messages to their friends. The application is designed to facilitate spontaneous and free-spirited interactions, enabling users to capture and share moments of banter with their social circle directly on their mobile devices. By focusing on anonymity and the temporary nature of messages, WUT aims to enhance the social messaging experience, catering to users who seek a more playful and casual form of communication.

Mindie is an online entertainment platform based in San Francisco, California, that allows users to enhance their personal videos by integrating music. The service enables individuals to select their preferred music tracks and record videos simultaneously, creating engaging content that combines visual and auditory experiences. By providing a new way to share life moments, Mindie aims to elevate the quality of user-generated videos through the power of music.

Founded in London in 2008, Betable enables game developers to integrate real-money gambling into their mobile and social games legally and securely. It offers platforms for processing transactions, ensuring compliance, and providing player protection services.

Founded in London in 2008, Betable enables game developers to integrate real-money gambling into their mobile and social games legally and securely. It offers platforms for processing transactions, ensuring compliance, and providing player protection services.

CapitalOS is a San Francisco Bay Area-based startup founded by tech industry veterans from companies like Stripe, Tipalti, Melio, Microsoft, and Lyft. The company specializes in embedded spend management infrastructure for B2B platforms, offering a suite of services including underwriting, risk assessment, capital provision, embeddable user interfaces, and powerful APIs. CapitalOS enables businesses to launch their spend management solutions within days, facilitating new revenue streams through end-to-end spend management solutions and revenue-based credit lines that adapt with business growth without requiring credit checks.