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Doctronic is the first D2C AI doctor working with human doctors in all 50 states in the US (and moving into other countries quickly). Get immediate AI diagnosis and then ask a human doctor to verify / act on that diagnosis if needed.

Blackbird Labs is a web3 hospitality technology platform that should directly connect restaurants and customers. Founded by Ben Leventhal in 2022, Blackbird Labs is based in New York, United States.

Pluralis Research operates as an AI start-up that uses decentralized training to create open-source AI.

Viam is a robotics company founded in 2020 by Eliot Horowitz and based in New York, United States. The company focuses on creating products that enhance daily life through improved integration of software and hardware across various devices, including industrial robots, smart home appliances, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Viam operates an open-source platform designed to simplify the development, monitoring, and management of smart machines. This platform allows users to build and configure smart machines using any hardware and programming language, facilitating the rapid innovation of products. Additionally, it enables developers, startups, and enterprises to manage and scale their smart machine fleets in the cloud, incorporating capabilities such as artificial intelligence and data analytics to optimize performance and functionality.

Presto is a software platform to power magical charging experiences for fleets, mobility providers, and businesses.We believe that access to reliable and affordable charging is the key to unlocking mass electrification and fighting climate change.

Reservoir makes it possible to introduce next-generation NFT solutions to the market.

Tapestry is a social protocol that allows users to create social apps and allows users to own their data and connections.

Reown is a developer of an open-source protocol that facilitates secure connections between decentralized applications and users' wallets in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. The protocol enables communication and transaction signing without exposing users' private keys, ensuring safety and privacy. By utilizing end-to-end encryption and QR code scanning, Reown allows desktop decentralized applications to connect seamlessly with mobile wallets. This innovative approach enables application developers to integrate with multiple wallets through a single implementation, enhancing user convenience while maintaining security. Based in Zug, Switzerland, Reown aims to simplify the user experience in decentralized applications without compromising on privacy or security.

Radiant is a clean energy startup based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the development of portable nuclear microreactors. Founded in 2019, the company aims to provide an alternative to fossil fuels through its innovative microreactor technology. Designed to fit within a shipping container, these reactors can be easily transported by air, ship, or road, making them suitable for both military and commercial applications. The Kaleidos microreactor, in particular, is notable for offering a zero-emissions power source, ideal for remote locations and critical power needs.

Solar farms on the Glow network are paid with GLW tokens for electricity output and stablecoins for carbon credits. According to the business, their incentive model prioritizes incentives for solar farms with the greatest environmental benefit, focusing on places where clean energy can best balance high carbon emissions.

SuppCo helps people find health supplements, manage supplement routines, and track their health.

Ghost is the marketplace that connects leading retail brands with surplus distribution partners. Ghost combines real-time data with intelligent solutions to help brands monetize their excess inventory discreetly and sustainably. By providing liquidity, protection, and transparency, the Ghost platform serves as the backbone for retailers to diversify and optimize their inventory lifecycle.

David Energy is an innovative energy company focused on transforming electricity consumption and management through advanced technology. It develops an energy management platform that assists customers in optimizing their energy usage by selecting the most suitable mix of behind-the-meter (BTM) assets tailored to specific building and consumption profiles. By leveraging sophisticated machine learning, David Energy enables businesses to design, install, and finance various BTM solutions, effectively lowering energy bills and enhancing control over energy usage. With a commitment to integrating renewable energy sources and promoting smart energy management, David Energy contributes to a more sustainable and efficient energy landscape.

The consensus is to enable discovery and consumption of the world's expert knowledge. No matter your background, finding scientific research has always been a difficult procedure. Consensus think AI has the potential to transform this equation if applied intelligently, deftly, and tastefully.

UNIGRID develops sustainable and affordable sodium-based batteries using abundant materials. They aim to put a battery into every home, the grid, and other distributed energy storage applications. They use dense Na-alloy and a non-flammable electrolyte, which led to high energy density and improved safety.

Farcaster is a decentralized social network designed to facilitate connections among users with shared interests, including coders, fitness enthusiasts, and meme makers. The platform enables users to communicate directly without intermediaries, promoting a sense of ownership and control over their social interactions. By creating an open protocol akin to email, Farcaster allows users to claim unique usernames, store their social data off-chain, and move their identities seamlessly between applications. Furthermore, the company emphasizes the importance of increasing daily active users and provides developers with tools to build innovative applications within the network, enhancing the overall user experience.

Zanskar is a geothermal exploration and technology company focused on accelerating the discovery and development of geothermal energy resources. The company utilizes a predictive platform that leverages extensive data sets and advanced subsurface characterization technology. By integrating artificial intelligence and sophisticated sensing techniques, Zanskar enhances the exploration process, allowing clients to uncover previously unknown geothermal resources while minimizing associated risks. Through its innovative approach, Zanskar aims to contribute to the growth and sustainability of geothermal energy as a viable alternative energy source.

Paragraph is a Web3-native publishing platform founded in 2021 that focuses on the intersection of the creator economy and web3 innovation. It enables users to sign up using their wallets, email addresses, or both, facilitating the creation of token-gated newsletters and NFT drops to engage subscribers. By leveraging web3 social networks, Paragraph allows users to automatically pull in discussions and attract followers to their newsletters. The platform is designed to empower content creators, curators, and community builders by transferring ownership of communities back to them, thereby helping web3 writers, DAOs, and NFT communities monetize their content effectively and enhance their earning potential.

Kiosk offers on-chain assets that are essential for social media clients that build feedback loops between assets and communities.

Anon is building the infrastructure to unlock the potential of AI applications by providing a secure way for billions of agents to authenticate and operate across the internet. By leveraging user-permissioned authentication, Anon handles secure credential collection, 2FA handling, CAPTCHAs, IP proxying, and more to deliver reliable integrations for services that don't have APIs. With Anon, developers can embed an SDK in their application and use the API to authenticate users, manage user sessions, and take actions on behalf of users across popular sites on the internet.

Viam is a robotics company founded in 2020 by Eliot Horowitz and based in New York, United States. The company focuses on creating products that enhance daily life through improved integration of software and hardware across various devices, including industrial robots, smart home appliances, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Viam operates an open-source platform designed to simplify the development, monitoring, and management of smart machines. This platform allows users to build and configure smart machines using any hardware and programming language, facilitating the rapid innovation of products. Additionally, it enables developers, startups, and enterprises to manage and scale their smart machine fleets in the cloud, incorporating capabilities such as artificial intelligence and data analytics to optimize performance and functionality.

Hume AI is focused on creating empathic artificial intelligence by combining insights from psychology and advanced machine learning. The company conducts extensive research on emotional behaviors, developing unbiased training datasets and models that capture expressions in facial, vocal, and bodily cues. These resources are designed for partners looking to enhance technologies such as digital assistants, mental health apps, and therapeutic robots, all aimed at prioritizing human emotional well-being. Hume AI provides tools that allow businesses to measure and interpret human expressiveness across various media, enabling the development of applications that better understand users' intentions and experiences. The company's mission emphasizes the importance of ensuring that advancements in technology remain aligned with human values, fostering a future where AI is both ethical and human-centric.

Addi is a technology company specializing in credit and banking solutions, particularly through its point-of-sale lending application. This platform enables consumers to apply for credit at the moment of purchase in partner retail stores, facilitating interest-free installment payments. By offering a buy now, pay later option, Addi aims to enhance digital commerce and provide borrowers with quick and affordable financing for their shopping needs.

Blixt specializes in the development of semiconductor-based circuit breakers and household fuses, aimed at enhancing smart metering and smart grid solutions. Founded in February 2018, the company has secured funding totaling two million euros, primarily from BayWa re Energy Ventures, which was established shortly after Blixt's inception. Blixt's innovative solid-state technology platform provides a more reliable and efficient electricity infrastructure, allowing for real-time control of currents and voltages. This technology supports energy service providers and households, facilitating advancements in all-electric technology and software-defined power management.

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Abridge Inc. is a healthcare technology company founded in September 1999, focused on enhancing communication in medical settings through innovative tools. The company utilizes generative AI to automate the transcription and summarization of patient-clinician conversations, converting these interactions into structured clinical notes in real-time. This platform integrates seamlessly with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, significantly reducing the need for manual note-taking. By generating clear and understandable summaries, Abridge improves patient comprehension of medical discussions and ensures that relevant documentation is accurately recorded in patient files. Additionally, the company emphasizes data security and patient privacy, adhering to healthcare regulations while providing a customizable interface that caters to individual patient needs.

Code is a Canadian payment platform provider that makes it simple for web developers to collect modest payments from consumers worldwide.

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Transmutex is a Swiss company founded in 2019 that specializes in advanced nuclear technology aimed at significantly reducing the stockpile of existing nuclear waste. The company utilizes particle accelerators to transmute long-lived nuclear waste, transforming it into less harmful materials while simultaneously generating carbon-free energy. This innovative approach offers a solution to the challenges faced by traditional nuclear power plants, allowing for scalable energy production that can either be reintegrated into the energy grid or utilized for green hydrogen production. The team at Transmutex comprises physicists, computer scientists, and environmentalists, and builds upon technologies previously tested at CERN and the Paul Scherrer Institute.

Stash develops a personal finance application to combine banking, investing, and advice into one platform. Its application's services include personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors. It also provides the option to buy fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds with no add-on trading commissions to help users save small sums of money and make micro-investments.

Blackbird Labs is a web3 hospitality technology platform that should directly connect restaurants and customers. Founded by Ben Leventhal in 2022, Blackbird Labs is based in New York, United States.

Slope is a financial platform developer that provides a range of payment solutions for businesses. Its platform allows clients to manage various aspects of financial transactions, including loan processing, underwriting, debt collection, and payout management, once goods or services are delivered. By offering options such as credit card acceptance and invoice link generation, Slope enables businesses to facilitate installment payments at checkout. This approach not only helps improve cash flow and financial security for businesses but also reduces administrative burdens and enhances the overall customer experience. The platform is designed for easy integration with existing systems, making it a versatile solution for companies seeking to streamline their financial operations.

Ostrom is an energy platform focused on facilitating the transition to renewable energy by making it more accessible and inclusive for consumers. The company provides a digital platform that allows users to effortlessly switch to green energy, manage their electricity consumption, and track usage through automated meter readings. Ostrom offers a flexible monthly billing system that emphasizes transparency and stores contract details, ensuring a user-friendly experience. Additionally, the platform features a multilingual interface, enabling a diverse range of customers to engage with green energy options at competitive rates without the burden of monthly lock-ins.

Lydian aims to accelerate the decarbonization of the chemical industry by electrifying the chemical production process. Founded in 2021 by Branko Zugic, Lydian is headquartered in

PayJoy Inc. is a consumer financing provider based in San Francisco, California, established in 2015. The company specializes in offering smartphone-enabled financing solutions aimed at individuals in emerging markets. Customers can select a smartphone, make a deposit, and choose a flexible payment plan that suits their needs. PayJoy's innovative mobile security technology allows smartphones to serve as collateral, facilitating access to credit for first-time buyers and further financial assistance for unexpected expenses. With a focus on the underbanked population, PayJoy has successfully reached over 10 million customers across various countries, including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and South Africa. The company has achieved profitability and continues to grow, reinforcing its mission to provide credit access to underserved communities.

Ghost is the marketplace that connects leading retail brands with surplus distribution partners. Ghost combines real-time data with intelligent solutions to help brands monetize their excess inventory discreetly and sustainably. By providing liquidity, protection, and transparency, the Ghost platform serves as the backbone for retailers to diversify and optimize their inventory lifecycle.

Teamshares Inc., established in 2019 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, operates as an employee ownership platform aimed at facilitating the transition of small businesses to employee ownership. The company specializes in acquiring traditional small businesses from retiring owners, with a goal of making them 80% employee-owned within 20 years. Teamshares utilizes proprietary software, financial products, and educational resources to support these businesses, ensuring they retain their workforce and independent operations. By providing new leadership and equity management tools, Teamshares seeks to create $10 billion in new wealth for employees through stock ownership. To date, Teamshares has successfully acquired 84 companies, positioning itself as a leader in the small business employee ownership market.

Daybreak Health Inc. offers online counseling services specifically designed for teenagers, addressing issues such as achievement pressure, stress, social isolation, self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the company utilizes a mobile app to connect teens with specialized therapists who provide individual counseling and group sessions. Additionally, Daybreak Health offers wellbeing tools to help stabilize mental fitness among young people. The platform aims to facilitate quick access to mental health support, enabling teens and their parents to maintain a positive state of mind.

At fxhash, we build tools that allow artists and collectors to live out their passion for generative art. Our platform facilitates an easy and safe space for artists, collectors, and curators to create generative art projects, buy, sell, and collect art — and share their collections with the world.

Karat Financial specializes in providing a credit card specifically designed for creators and influencers, addressing the unique challenges they face in accessing credit. The Karat Black Card is tailored to accommodate the unpredictable income and diverse revenue streams typical of the creator economy, recognizing that traditional banks often do not understand this business model. By leveraging an algorithm that evaluates both financial and social metrics—such as reach, engagement, and recent earnings—Karat Financial determines credit limits and offers customized rewards to its users. This approach enables digital creators to obtain the credit liquidity necessary for growing and managing their businesses effectively.

Leap is a marketplace for Distributed Energy Resources to participate in the energy market. It allows every connected device to help balance the grid, and get paid for it and access wholesale markets through a single API and help build the flexible, renewable grid of the future. Leap aims to make global energy markets accessible to anyone, starting with demand response and expanding into generation and ancillary services. Leap was founded by Thomas Folker and Remco Van Den Elzen.

Odyssey is at the center of one of the biggest economic and climate opportunities of our lifetime: the clean energy transition in emerging markets, where aging/weak grids, favorable policies, and high diesel costs are making distributed renewable energy systems THE energy infrastructure of the future. Odyssey provides financiers and renewable energy project developers with leading-edge technologies and a data-driven software platform to aggregate and scale investment in distributed renewable energy. (DRE) Odyssey is the only end-to-end platform to scale project development across all phases: planning, financing, procuring, and operating projects. Our solutions solve the key challenges facing the distributed renewable energy industry in emerging markets: Planning + Finance Solutions: Financiers lack the information to navigate the investment landscape in many countries that most need their support. By leveraging our network of 2000+ renewable energy companies, we are helping private and concessional financiers access projects that were previously inaccessible. We have $1.3 billion of financing for distributed renewable energy projects on the platform and a pipeline of more than US$785 million in active discussions with concessional and commercial financiers. We also offer advanced software tools to efficiently plan projects, aggregate portfolios and streamline diligence between developers and investors. Procurement Solutions: Smaller renewable energy companies can’t access economies of scale pricing and terms when buying equipment. By aggregating their orders and connecting them with financing that would otherwise be out of reach, we help developers access equipment more quickly, reliably, and at better prices. Monitoring & Control Solutions: As renewable energy companies scale their operations, ensuring they are performing reliably and optimally is a challenge. We offer hardware and software to make it easy to spot any issues, remotely control components, as well as provide data back to investors about portfolio performance in the form of customized dashboards for commercial, financial, operational, and impact metrics.

M3ter is a developer of a cloud-based Pricing Operations Platform designed to facilitate usage-based pricing for businesses across various growth stages. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing systems, allowing companies to capture and enrich usage data, apply complex pricing logic, and generate accurate bills in real-time. This functionality helps enhance customer experiences and drive revenue growth by automating billing operations and eliminating revenue leakage. M3ter's low-code solution enables engineering teams to manage usage data efficiently while aligning sales and customer success teams around real-time data for better account management. Furthermore, the platform supports rapid pricing optimization, allowing businesses to introduce new products, assess pricing strategies, and foster innovation. M3ter offers robust security measures to meet the needs of major enterprises, and its expert team assists clients throughout the implementation process, ensuring both technological and cultural transformations are effectively managed.

CarbonChain offers a carbon accounting platform designed to assist organizations in monitoring and managing their greenhouse gas emissions throughout their supply chains. The platform is particularly focused on high-emission sectors such as metals, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing. By identifying emissions associated with various transactions, CarbonChain enables businesses to make informed decisions that mitigate their climate impact and adapt to evolving carbon pricing. This capability not only helps companies protect their supply chains but also promotes a transition toward a net-zero economy by highlighting the immediate benefits of sustainable practices.

Noya is focused on addressing climate change by retrofitting existing industrial equipment to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The company's innovative technology utilizes a non-toxic chemical blend that is added to the cooling towers of various industries without requiring any structural modifications. This approach allows for effective CO2 capture while enabling businesses to contribute to environmental sustainability. By selling the captured carbon dioxide to companies that utilize it as a raw material, Noya facilitates a practical and scalable solution for reducing carbon emissions and promoting a transition towards a carbon-negative future.

Clue is a Berlin-based reproductive health company that specializes in providing personalized health insights to support individuals throughout their reproductive journeys, from their first period to menopause. Founded in 2012, Clue emerged as one of the pioneering femtech companies and now serves millions of users across over 190 countries. The company focuses on empowering individuals through its mobile application, which features a signature Period Tracking function, fertility cycle analysis, symptom tracking, and calendar reminders. Clue also offers additional personalized services through a subscription plan called Clue Plus. Committed to advancing reproductive health, Clue collaborates with universities, researchers, and healthcare professionals to address gaps in health knowledge and support evidence-based practices.

Numerai, LLC is an employee-owned hedge fund sponsor established in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. It operates as a unique hedge fund that leverages a network of data scientists to develop investment strategies. The firm employs a long/short investment approach in global equity markets. Numerai's platform transforms financial data into machine learning challenges and organizes data science competitions aimed at predicting stock market movements. By doing so, it enables participants to create predictive models, ultimately enhancing the potential for returns on investments and facilitating profitable outcomes for investors.

Zeitview is an aerial data analytics platform that specializes in providing drone services tailored for the energy and infrastructure sectors. The company employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze visual data, offering actionable insights that enhance asset performance and longevity. Zeitview's services cater to various industries, including solar, wind, property management, telecommunications, and utilities. Their technology facilitates rapid and precise inspections, which aim to reduce costs and boost operational efficiency. By monitoring construction progress and assessing the condition of assets such as rooftops and wind turbines, Zeitview enables informed, near real-time decision-making for its clients.

Hume AI is focused on creating empathic artificial intelligence by combining insights from psychology and advanced machine learning. The company conducts extensive research on emotional behaviors, developing unbiased training datasets and models that capture expressions in facial, vocal, and bodily cues. These resources are designed for partners looking to enhance technologies such as digital assistants, mental health apps, and therapeutic robots, all aimed at prioritizing human emotional well-being. Hume AI provides tools that allow businesses to measure and interpret human expressiveness across various media, enabling the development of applications that better understand users' intentions and experiences. The company's mission emphasizes the importance of ensuring that advancements in technology remain aligned with human values, fostering a future where AI is both ethical and human-centric.

Journey Clinical is a platform that provides services to member psychotherapy practices that are independently owned and operated, and in no way owns, directs, or controls the mental healthcare clinicians providing care.

Ostrom is an energy platform focused on facilitating the transition to renewable energy by making it more accessible and inclusive for consumers. The company provides a digital platform that allows users to effortlessly switch to green energy, manage their electricity consumption, and track usage through automated meter readings. Ostrom offers a flexible monthly billing system that emphasizes transparency and stores contract details, ensuring a user-friendly experience. Additionally, the platform features a multilingual interface, enabling a diverse range of customers to engage with green energy options at competitive rates without the burden of monthly lock-ins.

Reown is a developer of an open-source protocol that facilitates secure connections between decentralized applications and users' wallets in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. The protocol enables communication and transaction signing without exposing users' private keys, ensuring safety and privacy. By utilizing end-to-end encryption and QR code scanning, Reown allows desktop decentralized applications to connect seamlessly with mobile wallets. This innovative approach enables application developers to integrate with multiple wallets through a single implementation, enhancing user convenience while maintaining security. Based in Zug, Switzerland, Reown aims to simplify the user experience in decentralized applications without compromising on privacy or security.

Lithos Carbon is an agricultural carbon removal company that develops carbon capture technology for farms. It aims to convert farmland into carbon capture centers, removing a billion tons of CO2 from the atmosphere this decade while increasing crop yields. Lithos' technology, which was founded in March 2022 by repeat entrepreneurs and the world's experts in atmospheric geochemistry, provides an optimization platform that permanently removes CO2 from the atmosphere in human seasons rather than geologic millennia. Lithos' deployments are custom designed on a field-by-field and crop-by-crop basis to improve yield, protect crops, and improve soil conditions. They are cost-effective, immediately scalable, and empirically measured.

Anthro is an advanced materials company focused on innovating energy storage solutions for the battery-powered future. It specializes in developing flexible battery technology aimed at enhancing the capacity of wearable electronic devices. By transforming traditional lithium-ion batteries through patented polymer electrolyte technology, Anthro creates a polymeric supramolecular lithium-ion conductor that combines mechanical and ionic properties. This innovation allows device manufacturers to produce flexible and safe batteries, contributing to a more electrified future. The company is supported by leading investors and various government grants, positioning it at the forefront of energy storage advancements.

Revel.xyz is a Web3 personal media collecting and trading platform, forming communities around shared assets and people.

Brave Health operates a virtual clinic that provides telehealth services focused on mental health and addiction treatment. Established in 2017 in Miami, Florida, the company specializes in behavioral health, offering a range of services including counseling, therapy, psychiatry, and medication management, which encompasses medication-assisted treatment. This telehealth approach allows patients to receive comprehensive care for various conditions related to mental health and substance use disorders, facilitating greater access to necessary treatment.

Molten Industries focuses on developing clean technology aimed at decarbonizing the hydrogen market. The company provides a cost-effective and environmentally friendly method for hydrogen production, which allows chemical and heavy industries to significantly reduce their carbon emissions. Through its innovative solutions, Molten Industries contributes to the transition towards sustainable energy practices.

Blackbird Labs is a web3 hospitality technology platform founded in 2022 by Ben Leventhal and based in New York, United States. The company focuses on directly connecting restaurants with their customers through loyalty and membership services. By leveraging innovative software solutions, Blackbird Labs aims to enhance the dining experience, facilitating meaningful and ongoing interactions between restaurants and their guests. The platform is designed to transform how hospitality businesses engage with their clientele, ultimately elevating customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Jobbatical OÜ is an online platform that specializes in connecting professionals with short-term employment opportunities globally. Founded in 2014 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, Jobbatical facilitates a seamless immigration and relocation process for both employees and employers. The platform primarily serves professionals such as developers, graphic designers, and marketers seeking to combine work and travel experiences. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Jobbatical automates the employee visa process, simplifying the complexities of immigration and compliance. This approach allows companies to efficiently relocate international talent, addressing labor shortages while making the process cost-effective and straightforward.

Zanskar is a geothermal exploration and technology company focused on accelerating the discovery and development of geothermal energy resources. The company utilizes a predictive platform that leverages extensive data sets and advanced subsurface characterization technology. By integrating artificial intelligence and sophisticated sensing techniques, Zanskar enhances the exploration process, allowing clients to uncover previously unknown geothermal resources while minimizing associated risks. Through its innovative approach, Zanskar aims to contribute to the growth and sustainability of geothermal energy as a viable alternative energy source.

Abridge Inc. is a healthcare technology company founded in September 1999, focused on enhancing communication in medical settings through innovative tools. The company utilizes generative AI to automate the transcription and summarization of patient-clinician conversations, converting these interactions into structured clinical notes in real-time. This platform integrates seamlessly with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, significantly reducing the need for manual note-taking. By generating clear and understandable summaries, Abridge improves patient comprehension of medical discussions and ensures that relevant documentation is accurately recorded in patient files. Additionally, the company emphasizes data security and patient privacy, adhering to healthcare regulations while providing a customizable interface that caters to individual patient needs.

Ghost is the marketplace that connects leading retail brands with surplus distribution partners. Ghost combines real-time data with intelligent solutions to help brands monetize their excess inventory discreetly and sustainably. By providing liquidity, protection, and transparency, the Ghost platform serves as the backbone for retailers to diversify and optimize their inventory lifecycle.

XFuel is a company that specializes in producing sustainable and net-zero drop-in fuels for road, marine, and aviation applications. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with a presence in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, XFuel has developed innovative technology for the efficient and cost-effective conversion of biomass waste into low-carbon fuels. The company’s advanced fuels generate up to 85% fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fossil fuel production, positioning them as a cleaner alternative in the transport sector. By providing decentralized and sustainable fuel solutions, XFuel aims to support distributors and consumers globally in reducing reliance on fossil fuels while working towards carbon-neutral and even carbon-negative fuel options.

Toucan is focused on developing technology to enhance the voluntary carbon market by creating a transparent and high-integrity digital infrastructure. The company aims to unlock climate action at scale by increasing the flow of revenue to effective climate impact projects. As an early player in the market for tokenized credits, Toucan's technology is designed to integrate both established and emerging environmental assets onto the blockchain. Through its efforts, Toucan seeks to build a regenerative financial system that addresses climate change and supports sustainable practices.

Primitives is a web3 social application.

Seed Club is a DAO that builds and invests in communities. We’re building a future where the value created by communities on the internet is captured by people, not platforms.

Slutty Vegan is a plant-based burger restaurant established in 2018 by Pinky Cole in Atlanta, Georgia. The restaurant aims to provide vegan meal options to communities that previously lacked access to such choices. It features a counter-service format and offers a diverse menu of plant-based burgers, which are generously topped with sauces and various accompaniments, alongside sides and beverages. This establishment caters to those seeking fast food alternatives without compromising on taste or dietary preferences.

Logseq is an open-source knowledge management tool that facilitates the organization and sharing of information through local plain-text Markdown and Org-mode files. It allows users to write, manage tasks, and maintain to-do lists without the risk of data lock-in or reliance on proprietary formats. With the ability to edit files collaboratively using any compatible tool, Logseq promotes flexibility and accessibility. Additionally, it features a query system that aids users in extracting insights and customizing their workflows, making it suitable for both individual and organizational task management.

Possible Finance is a consumer finance company dedicated to providing access to capital while promoting long-term financial health. The company aims to assist communities in breaking the debt cycle and fostering economic mobility across generations. It has developed a mobile-only loan application that offers flexible short-term financing options, enabling borrowers to repay loans over time. The platform is designed to be simple and affordable, akin to traditional payday loans, but without requiring a credit check. Additionally, it allows for longer repayment schedules through multiple installments, making it easier for borrowers to manage their finances responsibly.

Super Payments aims to transform the online shopping experience powering free payments for businesses, and rewarding shopping for members. Businesses on Super will only pay a commission if it results in an increase in sales, as opposed to charging merchants transaction fees.

Slope is a financial platform developer that provides a range of payment solutions for businesses. Its platform allows clients to manage various aspects of financial transactions, including loan processing, underwriting, debt collection, and payout management, once goods or services are delivered. By offering options such as credit card acceptance and invoice link generation, Slope enables businesses to facilitate installment payments at checkout. This approach not only helps improve cash flow and financial security for businesses but also reduces administrative burdens and enhances the overall customer experience. The platform is designed for easy integration with existing systems, making it a versatile solution for companies seeking to streamline their financial operations.

Shift EV is an electric mobility technology startup focused on developing electric vehicle batteries specifically for commercial vehicles. The company aims to facilitate the transition to electric fleets, particularly in emerging markets. Shift EV equips fleet owners, operators, and financiers with essential data regarding electric vehicle operations, including potential savings, electricity consumption, emissions reduction, available battery range, and mileage. Additionally, Shift EV employs proprietary electro-fitting technology, which allows the conversion of conventional vehicles into electric-run vehicles, contributing to reduced environmental pollution and conservation of natural resources.

Brilliant Planet focuses on the production of algal biomass as a sustainable solution for carbon sequestration at a gigaton scale. The company utilizes open-air pond-based systems to cultivate extensive quantities of microalgae on coastal desert land, employing a natural growth process that does not require fresh water. This innovative approach not only contributes to ocean and air health but also addresses the increasing demand for protein. By leveraging the potential of algae, Brilliant Planet offers an affordable and effective method for permanently and quantifiably removing carbon from the atmosphere.

SmartHop, LLC, founded in 2018 and based in Miami, Florida, offers a comprehensive software platform tailored for the trucking industry. The company focuses on empowering small trucking businesses and owner-operators by providing intelligent load recommendations driven by artificial intelligence, alongside full-service back-office support and cost-effective operational services. SmartHop's platform modernizes traditional dispatching through features such as performance tracking, digital booking, and automated route planning, enhancing the efficiency and profitability of its users. By leveraging the largest network for truckers in the nation, SmartHop transforms the logistics landscape, enabling its customers to achieve better operational capabilities than larger carriers. The company is supported by notable investors, including Equal Ventures and Union Square Ventures.

David Energy is an innovative energy company focused on transforming electricity consumption and management through advanced technology. It develops an energy management platform that assists customers in optimizing their energy usage by selecting the most suitable mix of behind-the-meter (BTM) assets tailored to specific building and consumption profiles. By leveraging sophisticated machine learning, David Energy enables businesses to design, install, and finance various BTM solutions, effectively lowering energy bills and enhancing control over energy usage. With a commitment to integrating renewable energy sources and promoting smart energy management, David Energy contributes to a more sustainable and efficient energy landscape.

Alife is a health technology company that focuses on using artificial intelligence to enhance the success rates of pregnancy for individuals undergoing fertility treatments. Founded in 2020 by Paxton Maeder-York and based in San Francisco, California, Alife aims to assist physicians in selecting the healthiest embryos through advanced deep learning and software development. By connecting fertility specialists with patients, the company seeks to improve the overall chances of achieving healthy pregnancies, ultimately supporting its mission of helping people have healthy children.

Reown is a developer of an open-source protocol that facilitates secure connections between decentralized applications and users' wallets in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. The protocol enables communication and transaction signing without exposing users' private keys, ensuring safety and privacy. By utilizing end-to-end encryption and QR code scanning, Reown allows desktop decentralized applications to connect seamlessly with mobile wallets. This innovative approach enables application developers to integrate with multiple wallets through a single implementation, enhancing user convenience while maintaining security. Based in Zug, Switzerland, Reown aims to simplify the user experience in decentralized applications without compromising on privacy or security.

Gumball connects advertisers with podcast hosts to make it happen in a few clicks.

Radiant is a clean energy startup based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the development of portable nuclear microreactors. Founded in 2019, the company aims to provide an alternative to fossil fuels through its innovative microreactor technology. Designed to fit within a shipping container, these reactors can be easily transported by air, ship, or road, making them suitable for both military and commercial applications. The Kaleidos microreactor, in particular, is notable for offering a zero-emissions power source, ideal for remote locations and critical power needs.

3Box Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2018 that provides innovative solutions for decentralized identity and open data management. Its primary offerings include 3box.io, a social profiles application designed for Ethereum users and communities, and 3box.js, an API that facilitates user onboarding and data management for web3 developers. Additionally, the company provides 3box-dapp, which enables users to create and manage their social profiles, sign in to decentralized applications (dApps), interact with other users, build a reputation, and securely store data. The 3Box platform prioritizes simplicity, security, and privacy, allowing applications that utilize its services to be more trustworthy and reduce data management liabilities.

Mundi is a company that specializes in providing international trade services aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises. Its offerings include a platform for international factoring that facilitates access to capital, currency exchange, and risk reduction in cross-border trading. Mundi focuses on streamlining the complexities of international trade by allowing manufacturers and traders to manage currency transactions digitally and with minimal bureaucratic hurdles. The company's comprehensive services encompass trade development, strategic support, and freight solutions, all designed to enhance the trading capabilities of businesses engaged in global markets.

FloodMapp is a company that specializes in predictive flood mapping technology through a suite of B2B SaaS products. The platform offers real-time web mapping services integrated with GIS systems to enhance situational awareness before, during, and after flooding events. By leveraging big data analytics, automation, and machine learning alongside advanced hydrology and hydraulic models, FloodMapp delivers large-scale and rapid flood modeling. Their disaster management platform also aggregates live rainfall and river height data, enabling flood inundation mapping that assists government agencies in providing timely warnings to disaster management boards, ultimately aimed at preventing flood damage and saving lives.

M3ter is a developer of a cloud-based Pricing Operations Platform designed to facilitate usage-based pricing for businesses across various growth stages. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing systems, allowing companies to capture and enrich usage data, apply complex pricing logic, and generate accurate bills in real-time. This functionality helps enhance customer experiences and drive revenue growth by automating billing operations and eliminating revenue leakage. M3ter's low-code solution enables engineering teams to manage usage data efficiently while aligning sales and customer success teams around real-time data for better account management. Furthermore, the platform supports rapid pricing optimization, allowing businesses to introduce new products, assess pricing strategies, and foster innovation. M3ter offers robust security measures to meet the needs of major enterprises, and its expert team assists clients throughout the implementation process, ensuring both technological and cultural transformations are effectively managed.

Parallel Markets Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in identity verification and accreditation for financial platforms. The company operates an online platform that simplifies the onboarding and verification process for both investors and investment platforms. It enables investors to authenticate and share their credentials across various platforms with a single click, streamlining the way individuals and entities assert their qualifications. Parallel Markets provides a comprehensive suite of identity products, facilitating efficient investor verification and allowing for easier engagement in the investment process. By focusing on user-friendly solutions, the company aims to enhance the overall experience of onboarding for its partners and their clients.

Trust Machines is building an ecosystem of applications and platform technologies aimed at unleashing the true potential of bitcoin.

Viam is a robotics company founded in 2020 by Eliot Horowitz and based in New York, United States. The company focuses on creating products that enhance daily life through improved integration of software and hardware across various devices, including industrial robots, smart home appliances, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Viam operates an open-source platform designed to simplify the development, monitoring, and management of smart machines. This platform allows users to build and configure smart machines using any hardware and programming language, facilitating the rapid innovation of products. Additionally, it enables developers, startups, and enterprises to manage and scale their smart machine fleets in the cloud, incorporating capabilities such as artificial intelligence and data analytics to optimize performance and functionality.

Soona is a virtual content studio founded in 2018 by Liz Giorgi and Hayley Anderson in Denver, Colorado. The company specializes in providing professional-quality photos and videos tailored for e-commerce and marketing needs. It offers a range of services, including vlogs, brand shots, team photos, and green screen solutions, allowing brands to produce high-quality content at an affordable price. By streamlining the content creation process, Soona enables businesses to effectively promote their products and enhance their online presence.

Juro is a contract automation platform designed to simplify the creation, execution, and management of contracts in a browser-native environment. By leveraging artificial intelligence and natural language processing, Juro streamlines legal processes, allowing businesses to generate, negotiate, and sign contracts through a single integrated service. This enables teams to manage contracts up to ten times faster than traditional methods, while providing insights from the data within contracts. Juro serves over 6,000 companies across more than 85 countries, including notable clients like Trustpilot, WeWork, and Deliveroo. The platform addresses the challenges faced by both legal and business teams, promoting higher adoption rates compared to traditional contract lifecycle management systems. Juro has received $32 million in venture capital funding from prominent investors, further solidifying its position in the market.

Web3Auth is a platform that simplifies cryptographic key management for users and applications in the Web3 space. By allowing users to authenticate using familiar methods such as Google, Facebook, or passwordless logins, Web3Auth abstracts the complexities of managing private keys. This approach not only enhances user experience but also promotes self-sovereignty by making key management accessible to a broader audience. Additionally, the company employs a decentralized key generation system that ensures user keys are distributed with proof mechanisms to safeguard against malicious activities. This enables secure control over transactions through private channels, reinforcing the platform's commitment to user security and empowerment in the digital asset landscape.

Bolster is a talent marketplace that facilitates connections between startups and experienced executives, mentors, and board members. The company specializes in matching startups with qualified professionals for various roles, including interim, fractional, advisory, project-based, and full-time positions. Bolster aims to accelerate company growth by providing access to highly vetted executives who can enhance leadership teams and boards. Additionally, Bolster offers mentorship and advisory services that empower executives in managing their careers as independent consultants. By engaging its community of professionals, Bolster equips CEOs with the tools needed to scale their organizations effectively while also enabling investors to connect their networks with portfolio companies.

Algofi is a decentralized crypto lending platform built on the Algorand blockchain. It offers users the ability to purchase cryptocurrencies and earn interest without relying on traditional banks or centralized custodians. By reducing barriers to entry, Algofi aims to make decentralized lending widely accessible, promoting inclusivity in the financial system. The platform also enables users to engage in leveraged trading and earn yields, facilitating a more democratic approach to financial transactions.