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Mira is a privately held company headquartered in New York City, with offices in Durham, NC. We are the crowd analytics company that tailors Digital Out-of-Home screens based on the group of people standing in front of them. Whether they're in Times Square, in the back of a taxi or in a mall, these screens all have two things in common: they're serving us ads, and none of them know anything meaningful about us as an audience. Mira changes that by anonymously measuring the "average consumer" at a given location and triggering relevant assets when that measurement indexes towards some target. But it’s not always about serving an ad. Mira can also help clients understand the heartbeat of their businesses; the interests and demographics of the anonymous consumers that walk through their physical locations. By re-purposing the same data used to drive Digital Out-of-Home, Mira provides a visualization tool that can historically analyze shopper interest/demographic profiles across over 16,000 attributes

TabSprint is a mobile app that lets you get faster drinks, without having to close out a tab. We also display all the local drink specials, as well as full bar menus and prices. We are currently launched in select venues in the Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill area. If you are interested in becoming one of those select venues, contact us.

TabSprint is a mobile app that lets you get faster drinks, without having to close out a tab. We also display all the local drink specials, as well as full bar menus and prices. We are currently launched in select venues in the Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill area. If you are interested in becoming one of those select venues, contact us.

Offline is an O2O technology platform that gives people instant access to the events and experiences in their city, curated daily. Its platform identifies things to do in a city, editorialize them, and deliver them to users' pockets that allow users to fall in love with their city and their life. The company is driven by its mission is to help people fall in love with their city and their life. Offline Media was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Able Device, Inc. specializes in providing SIMbae licensed software and tools that enable the development of embedded wireless applications for purpose-built machines, such as utility meters and security systems. Founded in 2012 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company focuses on simplifying the integration of remote monitoring and control applications by allowing them to operate directly on a mobile operator's SIM card rather than relying on external CPUs. This innovative approach enhances the efficiency of M2M (machine-to-machine) applications, significantly reducing costs and development complexity while future-proofing the technology. SIMbae is designed to address quality, security, and application standard challenges faced by IoT devices, facilitating a seamless interaction between mobile networks and connected devices. The company serves developers and service providers, contributing to the growth of the M2M sector.

Alekto Corporation, founded in 2012 and based in Durham, North Carolina, specializes in transaction management systems designed to manage consumer transactions and credit scores. The company addresses the common issue of erroneous credit reporting, which can lead to significant financial repercussions for consumers. Alekto's patent-pending technology ensures that credit reports are accurately updated, helping individuals avoid the costly consequences of mistakes in their credit data. By providing services that prevent credit errors, Alekto enables consumers to achieve accurate credit reports, which can lead to better loan rates and prevent denials in credit applications, housing, or employment opportunities.

Ruzuku, Inc. operates an online software platform designed for the creation of online courses and learning communities. Founded in 2012 and based in Durham, North Carolina, Ruzuku enables authors, coaches, speakers, and consultants to easily create, host, and sell their courses and coaching programs. The platform emphasizes user-friendly technology and essential features that facilitate the delivery of engaging learning experiences. By allowing users to integrate activity-based learning communities, Ruzuku helps clients expand their business and enhance their knowledge-sharing capabilities.