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Fizz offers a debit card and accompanying mobile app targeted at U.S. college students to build credit while managing finances. The platform provides credit-building tools, reward tracking, and cash-back on purchases to help students establish a credit profile, gain financial independence, and pursue financial stability.

Thrive is a technology company focused on creating innovative financial products tailored for students and young professionals, emphasizing their future potential rather than their past financial histories. Founded by individuals who faced financial challenges while pursuing their education in the United States, Thrive aims to address the needs of students who lack credit or substantial financial support. The company's flagship application allows students to access funds based on their job offers, enabling them to cover essential expenses such as security deposits, moving costs, and credit card payments while still in school. By investing in human potential, Thrive seeks to empower the next generation to thrive financially as they transition into their professional lives.

WayUp is an online job marketplace that connects students and recent graduates with various job and internship opportunities. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the platform allows businesses to post job listings targeted specifically at students from colleges across the United States. Users can create personalized profiles to receive tailored job recommendations and access career advice from industry experts. This service not only helps students find part-time, summer, and full-time job opportunities but also enables employers to effectively reach and recruit the millennial workforce. Through its curated approach, WayUp simplifies the job search process for students while enhancing recruitment efforts for businesses.

WayUp is an online job marketplace that connects students and recent graduates with various job and internship opportunities. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the platform allows businesses to post job listings targeted specifically at students from colleges across the United States. Users can create personalized profiles to receive tailored job recommendations and access career advice from industry experts. This service not only helps students find part-time, summer, and full-time job opportunities but also enables employers to effectively reach and recruit the millennial workforce. Through its curated approach, WayUp simplifies the job search process for students while enhancing recruitment efforts for businesses.

Grouper is a social club that facilitates group outings by connecting two groups of friends, typically consisting of three individuals each from different genders or similar gender combinations. Founded in New York in 2011, Grouper utilizes data from Facebook profiles to match participants, enhancing their social experiences. The company has expanded its operations to major cities across the United States and has facilitated tens of thousands of drinks among its members. The founding team includes Michael Waxman, a Yale graduate with a background in language learning, and Tom Brown, an MIT engineer with experience at MoPub. Grouper was part of Y Combinator's Winter 2012 program, which provided initial funding and support for its growth.