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NanoGraf Corporation is a materials science company based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on the development and commercialization of advanced materials for the energy storage market. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in silicon-graphene electrode materials designed for lithium-ion batteries, which offer higher energy density and reduced charging times compared to traditional graphitic-based anodes. These innovative materials have potential applications across various sectors, including consumer electronics and electric vehicles. NanoGraf's technology aims to enhance battery capacity while enabling cost-effective production through a chemistry-based manufacturing process.

Mobius enables the ultimate untethered lifestyle by creating inspiring, immersive, transformable, tech-infused mobile platforms.

Native Voice is a software development kit (SDK) designed for audio device manufacturers, facilitating the integration of voice services into their products. The company aims to create a seamless voice-first ecosystem by providing a comprehensive library that connects multiple voice assistants and their functionalities. This approach enables brands to deploy their own voice-enabled solutions more efficiently. Additionally, Native Voice's application allows users to access various brands through voice commands, even while keeping their phones in their pockets, enhancing user convenience and interaction with audio hardware devices.

Soundskrit is fundamentally changing the way sound is measured to bring the next generation of audio applications. The many emerging voice applications and interfaces have driven a need to capture sound from farther distances while remaining robust to noise. Because traditional pressure based microphones pick up sound coming from every direction, arrays of multiple microphones are needed to listen to a specific direction and ignore surrounding noise. This comes at a cost of increased size and decreased audio quality. Our bio-inspired, directional microphone directly measures the velocity of incoming sound rather than pressure. With a single microphone, we can separate sounds coming from multiple directions without compromising on size or quality. Soundskrit will greatly improve speech recognition and sound localization, enabling a new suite of features to consumer electronics.

Native Voice is a software development kit (SDK) designed for audio device manufacturers, facilitating the integration of voice services into their products. The company aims to create a seamless voice-first ecosystem by providing a comprehensive library that connects multiple voice assistants and their functionalities. This approach enables brands to deploy their own voice-enabled solutions more efficiently. Additionally, Native Voice's application allows users to access various brands through voice commands, even while keeping their phones in their pockets, enhancing user convenience and interaction with audio hardware devices.

At Artiphon we’re designing new products to empower the next billion musicians. Our goal is to enable a world where everyone can be musical, where music is a universal element of our collective creative vocabulary. INSTRUMENT 1 and Orba, our first two smart instruments, launched with record-setting success on Kickstarter thanks to thousands of people in over 70 countries. Both raised $1M+ in pre-orders, and the INSTRUMENT 1 was named a TIME Best Invention of the Year and a NAMM Best in Show. We are inspired by our incredible community of creators, relying on their insights and feedback as we evolve our products and create new ones. Dr. Mike Butera founded Artiphon in Nashville, Tennessee in 2011. He holds a Ph.D. in Sound Studies from Virginia Tech, has toured the country as a multi-instrumentalist, taught as a professor of sociology, and consulted globally on consumer electronics. Mike’s doctoral research in the phenomenology of listening laid the groundwork for Artiphon’s design philosophy and patents, and he frequently speaks on topics of music technology and augmented creativity. The Artiphon team is composed of designers, musicians, and engineers from groundbreaking companies including Space X, Blue Origin, Line 6, and Yamaha. Investors include Warner Music Group, Steve Case, TechNexus in partnership with Shure, and other industry leaders.

Native Voice is a software development kit (SDK) designed for audio device manufacturers, facilitating the integration of voice services into their products. The company aims to create a seamless voice-first ecosystem by providing a comprehensive library that connects multiple voice assistants and their functionalities. This approach enables brands to deploy their own voice-enabled solutions more efficiently. Additionally, Native Voice's application allows users to access various brands through voice commands, even while keeping their phones in their pockets, enhancing user convenience and interaction with audio hardware devices.

Tonal is a smart home gym that combines artificial intelligence with expert-led coaching to deliver personalized strength training experiences. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Tonal manufactures fitness equipment that is wall-mounted and eliminates the need for traditional weights by using a system of magnets and electricity to provide adjustable resistance. The device features sensors and a touchscreen display that tracks workouts in real-time, allowing users to engage in full-body fitness routines without the inconvenience of switching machines. Additionally, Tonal offers tailored workout plans aimed at various fitness goals, including muscle building and athletic performance, along with live and recorded classes led by certified coaches.

Audeze is a high-end audio manufacturer specializing in delivering accurate sound reproduction through advanced engineering and precision craftsmanship. The company offers a range of audio products, including headphones, speakers, and home audio systems, designed to provide an immersive listening experience. Their products feature innovative materials and technology, such as advanced emulation and support for surround sound modes, which cater to various audio needs. Additionally, Audeze incorporates integrated head-tracking systems that enhance the audio experience, particularly for users engaged in popular video games, allowing for complete immersion in the audio field.

The Dysonics team have been leaders in human audio perception and spatial sound capture and reproduction research for over 15 years. The core Dysonics technology was developed in the Center for Image Processing and Integrated Computing (CIPIC) lab at the University of California, Davis. In 2012 Dysonics emerged from the newly created UC Davis technology incubator (ETTC) to commercialize our revolutionary headphone-based audio technologies. Dysonics mission is to provide the most immersive audio experience using patented DSP algorithms, microphone and speaker arrays, head tracking sensors, and ML/AI technology for personalized applications.

Reality AI, founded in 2015 by Jeff Sieracki and Stuart Feffer, specializes in advanced sensing technology that enhances product development for R&D engineers utilizing sensors. The company employs proprietary algorithms to optimize feature discovery, model generation, and component selection, facilitating improved design processes across various applications, including sound recognition, gesture recognition, and predictive maintenance. Its technology supports multiple sensor modalities such as vibration, accelerometer, sound, and radar, catering to customers in automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors. Reality AI holds 14 US patents, with additional patents pending, focusing on machine learning and sensor signal problems. The company operates offices in Columbia, MD, Sunnyvale, CA, and Tokyo, Japan.

Soundskrit is fundamentally changing the way sound is measured to bring the next generation of audio applications. The many emerging voice applications and interfaces have driven a need to capture sound from farther distances while remaining robust to noise. Because traditional pressure based microphones pick up sound coming from every direction, arrays of multiple microphones are needed to listen to a specific direction and ignore surrounding noise. This comes at a cost of increased size and decreased audio quality. Our bio-inspired, directional microphone directly measures the velocity of incoming sound rather than pressure. With a single microphone, we can separate sounds coming from multiple directions without compromising on size or quality. Soundskrit will greatly improve speech recognition and sound localization, enabling a new suite of features to consumer electronics.

At Artiphon we’re designing new products to empower the next billion musicians. Our goal is to enable a world where everyone can be musical, where music is a universal element of our collective creative vocabulary. INSTRUMENT 1 and Orba, our first two smart instruments, launched with record-setting success on Kickstarter thanks to thousands of people in over 70 countries. Both raised $1M+ in pre-orders, and the INSTRUMENT 1 was named a TIME Best Invention of the Year and a NAMM Best in Show. We are inspired by our incredible community of creators, relying on their insights and feedback as we evolve our products and create new ones. Dr. Mike Butera founded Artiphon in Nashville, Tennessee in 2011. He holds a Ph.D. in Sound Studies from Virginia Tech, has toured the country as a multi-instrumentalist, taught as a professor of sociology, and consulted globally on consumer electronics. Mike’s doctoral research in the phenomenology of listening laid the groundwork for Artiphon’s design philosophy and patents, and he frequently speaks on topics of music technology and augmented creativity. The Artiphon team is composed of designers, musicians, and engineers from groundbreaking companies including Space X, Blue Origin, Line 6, and Yamaha. Investors include Warner Music Group, Steve Case, TechNexus in partnership with Shure, and other industry leaders.

Reality AI, founded in 2015 by Jeff Sieracki and Stuart Feffer, specializes in advanced sensing technology that enhances product development for R&D engineers utilizing sensors. The company employs proprietary algorithms to optimize feature discovery, model generation, and component selection, facilitating improved design processes across various applications, including sound recognition, gesture recognition, and predictive maintenance. Its technology supports multiple sensor modalities such as vibration, accelerometer, sound, and radar, catering to customers in automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors. Reality AI holds 14 US patents, with additional patents pending, focusing on machine learning and sensor signal problems. The company operates offices in Columbia, MD, Sunnyvale, CA, and Tokyo, Japan.

The Dysonics team have been leaders in human audio perception and spatial sound capture and reproduction research for over 15 years. The core Dysonics technology was developed in the Center for Image Processing and Integrated Computing (CIPIC) lab at the University of California, Davis. In 2012 Dysonics emerged from the newly created UC Davis technology incubator (ETTC) to commercialize our revolutionary headphone-based audio technologies. Dysonics mission is to provide the most immersive audio experience using patented DSP algorithms, microphone and speaker arrays, head tracking sensors, and ML/AI technology for personalized applications.

Soundskrit is fundamentally changing the way sound is measured to bring the next generation of audio applications. The many emerging voice applications and interfaces have driven a need to capture sound from farther distances while remaining robust to noise. Because traditional pressure based microphones pick up sound coming from every direction, arrays of multiple microphones are needed to listen to a specific direction and ignore surrounding noise. This comes at a cost of increased size and decreased audio quality. Our bio-inspired, directional microphone directly measures the velocity of incoming sound rather than pressure. With a single microphone, we can separate sounds coming from multiple directions without compromising on size or quality. Soundskrit will greatly improve speech recognition and sound localization, enabling a new suite of features to consumer electronics.

Tonal is a smart home gym that combines artificial intelligence with expert-led coaching to deliver personalized strength training experiences. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Tonal manufactures fitness equipment that is wall-mounted and eliminates the need for traditional weights by using a system of magnets and electricity to provide adjustable resistance. The device features sensors and a touchscreen display that tracks workouts in real-time, allowing users to engage in full-body fitness routines without the inconvenience of switching machines. Additionally, Tonal offers tailored workout plans aimed at various fitness goals, including muscle building and athletic performance, along with live and recorded classes led by certified coaches.

At Artiphon we’re designing new products to empower the next billion musicians. Our goal is to enable a world where everyone can be musical, where music is a universal element of our collective creative vocabulary. INSTRUMENT 1 and Orba, our first two smart instruments, launched with record-setting success on Kickstarter thanks to thousands of people in over 70 countries. Both raised $1M+ in pre-orders, and the INSTRUMENT 1 was named a TIME Best Invention of the Year and a NAMM Best in Show. We are inspired by our incredible community of creators, relying on their insights and feedback as we evolve our products and create new ones. Dr. Mike Butera founded Artiphon in Nashville, Tennessee in 2011. He holds a Ph.D. in Sound Studies from Virginia Tech, has toured the country as a multi-instrumentalist, taught as a professor of sociology, and consulted globally on consumer electronics. Mike’s doctoral research in the phenomenology of listening laid the groundwork for Artiphon’s design philosophy and patents, and he frequently speaks on topics of music technology and augmented creativity. The Artiphon team is composed of designers, musicians, and engineers from groundbreaking companies including Space X, Blue Origin, Line 6, and Yamaha. Investors include Warner Music Group, Steve Case, TechNexus in partnership with Shure, and other industry leaders.

Tonal is a smart home gym that combines artificial intelligence with expert-led coaching to deliver personalized strength training experiences. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Tonal manufactures fitness equipment that is wall-mounted and eliminates the need for traditional weights by using a system of magnets and electricity to provide adjustable resistance. The device features sensors and a touchscreen display that tracks workouts in real-time, allowing users to engage in full-body fitness routines without the inconvenience of switching machines. Additionally, Tonal offers tailored workout plans aimed at various fitness goals, including muscle building and athletic performance, along with live and recorded classes led by certified coaches.

The Dysonics team have been leaders in human audio perception and spatial sound capture and reproduction research for over 15 years. The core Dysonics technology was developed in the Center for Image Processing and Integrated Computing (CIPIC) lab at the University of California, Davis. In 2012 Dysonics emerged from the newly created UC Davis technology incubator (ETTC) to commercialize our revolutionary headphone-based audio technologies. Dysonics mission is to provide the most immersive audio experience using patented DSP algorithms, microphone and speaker arrays, head tracking sensors, and ML/AI technology for personalized applications.

Piccolo is a developer of gesture-based smart home vision assistant technology that employs artificial intelligence to enhance user interaction within their homes. The company's innovative system tracks the movement of individuals, allowing it to respond according to personalized preferences without the need for continuous human input. By mapping the user's skeletal geometry, Piccolo's technology enables users to control connected devices, such as smart TVs and lights, through intuitive gestures. This approach aims to simplify the management of smart home environments, making technology more accessible and user-friendly.

ShotTracker Inc. is a technology company based in Merriam, Kansas, specializing in wearable technology for basketball players. Founded in 2013, ShotTracker develops sensor-based systems that automatically track vital basketball statistics such as shot attempts, makes, and misses in real-time during practices and games. Their solution includes a wrist sensor, a net sensor, and a mobile application compatible with various Bluetooth-enabled iOS and select Android devices. The company's latest offering, ShotTracker TEAM, captures comprehensive statistics for entire basketball teams, allowing coaches to make informed decisions and adjustments based on data analytics. This innovation aims to enhance the performance of athletes at all levels of play by providing access to elite-level analytics in an affordable manner.

The Dysonics team have been leaders in human audio perception and spatial sound capture and reproduction research for over 15 years. The core Dysonics technology was developed in the Center for Image Processing and Integrated Computing (CIPIC) lab at the University of California, Davis. In 2012 Dysonics emerged from the newly created UC Davis technology incubator (ETTC) to commercialize our revolutionary headphone-based audio technologies. Dysonics mission is to provide the most immersive audio experience using patented DSP algorithms, microphone and speaker arrays, head tracking sensors, and ML/AI technology for personalized applications.

Reality AI, founded in 2015 by Jeff Sieracki and Stuart Feffer, specializes in advanced sensing technology that enhances product development for R&D engineers utilizing sensors. The company employs proprietary algorithms to optimize feature discovery, model generation, and component selection, facilitating improved design processes across various applications, including sound recognition, gesture recognition, and predictive maintenance. Its technology supports multiple sensor modalities such as vibration, accelerometer, sound, and radar, catering to customers in automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors. Reality AI holds 14 US patents, with additional patents pending, focusing on machine learning and sensor signal problems. The company operates offices in Columbia, MD, Sunnyvale, CA, and Tokyo, Japan.