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The/Studio is a custom manufacturing platform that enables businesses, organizations, and individuals to easily produce personalized products, particularly accessories and apparel. Founded by Joseph Heller, the company utilizes a network of vetted factories and advanced technology to simplify the manufacturing process. By offering cloud-based access, The/Studio eliminates the complexities and risks associated with building a supply chain, allowing customers to manage everything from custom design to production without minimum order quantities. The platform is designed to provide quick turnaround times and competitive pricing, ensuring a reliable supply chain while enabling customers to focus on brand execution and product quality.

ZenBusiness Inc. is a company that specializes in corporate entity creation and management services, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It offers an all-in-one platform that consolidates essential tools and services for small business owners, enabling them to start, run, and grow their businesses effectively. Through its user-friendly website and mobile application, customers can manage their business compliance, finances, and online presence from a single dashboard. ZenBusiness distinguishes itself by combining innovative technology with personalized human support, providing expert guidance via phone, chat, and email. The company is committed to social impact and inclusivity, operating as a Public Benefit Corporation and supporting diverse entrepreneurs through partnerships and grant programs. It also engages in community initiatives, offering resources and opportunities for small business owners to succeed. ZenBusiness is recognized as a trusted partner in the business formation process, striving to simplify the complexities of entrepreneurship and empower individuals from various backgrounds to achieve their goals.

AdQuick is a marketplace to buy and sell outdoor advertising. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States.

Stedi, Inc. is a business-to-business messaging platform designed for trading, founded in 2016 and based in Boulder, Colorado. The company offers a digital mailbox and various services that facilitate transactions, including tax rate notifications, insurance plan descriptions, business entity filings, air shipment information, and property damage reports. Stedi is recognized for creating an API-first clearinghouse, which integrates modern API interfaces with traditional real-time and batch EDI processes. This allows healthcare technology businesses and established organizations to exchange critical transactions efficiently. The company has attracted significant investment, raising $92 million from prominent investors such as Addition, Stripe, and Union Square Ventures.

Barn & Willow Inc. is a home decor company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in designing custom window treatments. Founded in 2014, the company offers a diverse range of products, including draperies, shades, panels, swatches, throw pillows, and throws. With a focus on accessibility and ease, Barn & Willow provides customers with the ability to select from a wide variety of fabrics, styles, and dimensions for their custom drapery needs. The company's services are available online, catering to both domestic and international customers, and aim to simplify the process of creating personalized home decor solutions.

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Arylla Inc. is a company that specializes in developing nanotechnology-based invisible ink aimed at fraud detection for luxury goods. Founded in 2015 and based in Winnipeg, Canada, Arylla's ink is utilized by luxury brands during production to help resellers verify the authenticity of items such as leather goods, footwear, and ready-to-wear clothing. This innovative solution allows luxury brands to monetize the resale of their products while combatting counterfeit goods in the market. In addition to its invisible ink, Arylla offers a tiered security platform for printing invisible labels for food authentication and has developed scanners for authenticating fluorescent signatures. By enabling resellers to confirm product authenticity via smartphone, Arylla provides a comprehensive approach to reducing the prevalence of counterfeits online.

Stedi, Inc. is a business-to-business messaging platform designed for trading, founded in 2016 and based in Boulder, Colorado. The company offers a digital mailbox and various services that facilitate transactions, including tax rate notifications, insurance plan descriptions, business entity filings, air shipment information, and property damage reports. Stedi is recognized for creating an API-first clearinghouse, which integrates modern API interfaces with traditional real-time and batch EDI processes. This allows healthcare technology businesses and established organizations to exchange critical transactions efficiently. The company has attracted significant investment, raising $92 million from prominent investors such as Addition, Stripe, and Union Square Ventures.

Arka is a custom packaging solutions company that enables its customers to source packaging or fulfillment online. It offers packaging services which are customized to its clients’ needs and include proofing and production paperwork. The company operates and maintains a network of worldwide package manufacturers and fulfillment centers, and communicates with them on behalf of their customers. Its client portfolio includes e-commerce and D2C businesses locally and internationally. Founded in 2015, Arka is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Bow & Drape Inc. is an online retailer specializing in custom-designed apparel and accessories for women, including bridal clothing and pet products. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company allows customers to create unique garments by choosing from a selection of silhouettes, colors, and trims. Once a design is finalized, Bow & Drape manufactures the item in the USA and ships it directly to the customer within two weeks. Formerly known as Zoora LLC, Bow & Drape Inc. has been operating as a subsidiary of Brand Value Growth LLC since November 2019.

AdEspresso, Inc. is a software as a service (SaaS) company that provides a user-friendly tool designed for small and medium businesses to manage their Facebook advertising campaigns. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Milan, Italy, AdEspresso simplifies the ad creation process, allowing users to quickly create, analyze, and optimize Facebook ads. The platform features a Campaign Editor for ad creation and testing, as well as tools for campaign analytics, conversion tracking, and optimization. Users can save up to 70% of the manual work typically required for ad setup and enhance campaign performance by up to 40%. Additionally, AdEspresso enables users to conduct A/B testing on various ad elements and provides meaningful analytics for ongoing campaign improvement. As a subsidiary of HootSuite Media Inc., AdEspresso continues to focus on empowering its users with automation and simplicity in their advertising efforts.

Asana, Inc. operates a work management platform designed for individuals and teams to enhance productivity and engagement. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers its services as a cloud-based software solution that enables users to organize, track, and manage work effectively. Asana's platform allows teams to create projects, assign tasks, set deadlines, and communicate seamlessly, supporting various applications from small projects to large strategic initiatives. Its tools improve project and process management efficiency, providing real-time visibility into workflows and facilitating reporting and automation. Asana generates revenue through subscription-based pricing, catering to the needs of diverse organizations.

Ring is an outdoor home security company founded in 2012 and based in Santa Monica, California. The company specializes in a range of smart security products designed to enhance home safety and reduce crime in neighborhoods. Its offerings include the Ring Video Doorbell, Ring Video Doorbell Pro, Ring Stick Up Cam, and Ring Floodlight Cam. These devices are equipped with features such as wide-angle lenses, built-in microphones, and speakers, allowing homeowners to monitor their properties effectively. By creating a modern digital neighborhood watch, Ring aims to empower consumers and protect communities globally.

Ice.com is one of the leading e-commerce website that sells diamonds, engagement rings, watches, earrings and all other types of jewelry. It raised $47 million from Polaris Venture Partners and Ignition Partners. The online retailer opened its doors in 1999 and has grown to annual sales of $83.4 million.

Launched in 2013, Exact Media has more than doubled its distribution each year. Unlike traditional methods of direct mail who offer unqualified deal-seekers with junk mail and free offers, Exact Media finely targets active online purchasers based on their actual purchases and other clearly-defined criteria. This results in high conversion to purchase - which, after all, is the goal of any trial program. With offices in New York, Toronto and Cincinnati, Exact Media works with top brands and retailers throughout North America and Asia. Stay tuned for news on our further global expansion. The Exact Media team is a combination of young leaders and experienced veterans in the e-commerce and consumer marketing space.

fluttrbox delivers a real-time experience for Infrastructure Management and Marketing. Removing the complexities of resource allocation for on site monitoring (purchasing of equipment, hiring a team, dealing with regulation, organizing the infrastructure data, documentation). Using small aerobotics (UAVs), they're able to rapidly aggregate data on your infrastructure and deliver this data back to you through their platform.

The Renewal Workshop Inc. is a company based in Cascade Locks, Oregon, that focuses on manufacturing renewed apparel and upcycled materials from discarded textiles. Founded in 2014, it partners with leading brands and retailers to transform unsellable returns and excess inventory into viable products. The company offers a diverse range of items, including jackets, hoodies, dresses, and swimwear, as well as luggage and gift cards. By integrating renewal services for apparel and home goods, The Renewal Workshop aims to minimize waste and promote sustainable practices within the fashion industry. Its operations not only generate revenue for clothing brands through resale but also contribute to reducing environmental impacts associated with textile waste. The products are available through both physical stores and online platforms.

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Bow & Drape Inc. is an online retailer specializing in custom-designed apparel and accessories for women, including bridal clothing and pet products. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company allows customers to create unique garments by choosing from a selection of silhouettes, colors, and trims. Once a design is finalized, Bow & Drape manufactures the item in the USA and ships it directly to the customer within two weeks. Formerly known as Zoora LLC, Bow & Drape Inc. has been operating as a subsidiary of Brand Value Growth LLC since November 2019.

1.5 billion people worldwide live with chronic pain, and the best option they have are drugs like Vicodin that have terrible side effects and make people feel sick. ENSO has developed the first opioid-free, wearable device clinically proven to solve pain better than Vicodin. It works by delivering a patented electrical stimulation treatment that relaxes the muscles and calms the nerves wherever it is applied, and it's all controlled via an app on your smartphone. Enso is being used to solve chronic and acute pain at over 100 medical centers in the US such as Stanford, Harvard and Cedars-Sinai. The device is covered by the VA Hospitals and workers compensation insurance plans and is expected to be covered by major commercial insurance plans by 2021.

Radius Agent is an online real estate brokerage focused on helping agents succeed. Agents keep 100% of their commissions while getting 100% support from the Radius team. Agents can use our tools even if they’re with another brokerage. Radius Agent features a 71,000+ social network of real estate agents, a referral marketplace to receive referrals, and an ISA that vets leads into buyer-ready clients.

Zora is a technology-driven company that serves as an alternative to traditional property management firms. It provides landlords with a comprehensive applicant scoring system, along with tools designed to automate property listings and streamline the organization of viewings. This innovative approach simplifies the process of attracting and retaining quality tenants, enhancing the overall efficiency of property management. By leveraging technology, Zora aims to improve the landlord experience while ensuring that tenants find suitable housing more easily.

Mizzen+Main creates the next great American brand and bring innovation to classic menswear. Combining advanced performance fabrics with a refined, traditional style, we have changed the way men approach this staple of their wardrobe with a shirt that is moisture-wicking, wrinkle-free, has four-way stretch and requires no ironing or dry cleaning. Our product has been on MSNBC, ESPN, NBA TV, and Good Morning America and been profiled in The New York Times, Esquire, The Wall Street Journal, Men’s Health, and many style blogs. Having started with our signature performance dress shirt, Mizzen+Main has continued to incorporate innovation in the world of menswear with a growing product collection that also includes henleys, denim, and blazers. We are committed to keeping our product American made and are proud to have kicked off our “Shirt for a Start” program to both hire veterans and give paid job training opportunities.

STEEZY, Inc. is a dance education company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2014. It offers a range of online dance classes and tutorials for various styles, including hip-hop, jazz-funk, whacking, popping, and krump. The platform features a proprietary video player designed to enhance the learning experience, making it engaging and accessible for users at all skill levels. STEEZY collaborates with experienced instructors who have performed with notable artists and appeared on popular dance shows, ensuring high-quality instruction. The company's mission is to elevate dance as a prominent category in sports and fitness, providing tools and curated programs that allow beginners and seasoned dancers to connect and refine their skills.

littleBits Electronics Inc. specializes in developing electronic building blocks that easily snap together using magnets, allowing users to create, invent, and prototype with electronics. Founded in 2011 by Ayah Bdeir and headquartered in New York, the company offers a diverse range of modules, including circuit boards with various functions, hardware development kits, and accessories such as USB and power modules, remote triggers, micro sequencers, keyboards, toggle switches, and light sensors. With an open-source library featuring over 60 electronic modules, littleBits encourages users to view, download, share designs, and create their own custom modules. As of August 2019, littleBits operates as a subsidiary of Sphero, Inc.

Bungalow Clothing is an internet company based out of Calle Laguna del Marquesado Nª 19, Nave 16 Edificio Adriana 1ª Planta, Polígono Industrial La Resina (Villaverde), Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain.

Zipline Inc. is a California-based company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and operating drones for the delivery of essential medical supplies, including vaccines, medicines, and blood. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Half Moon Bay, the company aims to provide instant access to vital medical products for every individual globally. Since its inception, Zipline has developed a rapid delivery drone and an autonomous logistics network, allowing for efficient distribution to hospitals and health centers, particularly in remote areas. By leveraging its proprietary fixed-wing drone technology, Zipline facilitates timely deliveries that support the medical community and enhance patient care.

FanDuel Inc. operates an online platform for fantasy sports, allowing users to participate in games across various sports, including football, baseball, basketball, and hockey, for cash prizes. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Edinburgh, the company targets over 30 million adult fantasy sports players in North America. Users can draft fantasy teams and enter head-to-head or multi-player contests, paying entry fees to compete for winnings. FanDuel has established itself as a leader in the one-week fantasy sports industry, also providing sports betting and casino games. The company is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc and has awarded substantial cash prizes, reflecting its prominence in the competitive landscape of fantasy sports.

Thrive Market, Inc. is a membership-based online shopping platform founded in 2014 and based in Culver City, California. The company aims to make healthy living accessible and affordable by providing a wide range of high-quality, organic, and non-GMO products at wholesale prices. Thrive Market offers over 5,000 items across various categories, including food, health, beauty, home, and pet supplies, allowing customers to shop according to their dietary preferences and lifestyles. The platform serves both residential and commercial customers throughout the United States. In addition to its core mission, Thrive Market matches every paid membership with a free membership for someone in need, and has initiated programs like Thrive Gives, which raises funds to support food access and environmental sustainability initiatives.

umano is an experiential shopping platform, created to showcase a kid’s drawing as a work of art and connect consumers with the inspiring stories behind our unique products. Our social mission is to empower kids to unleash their creativity.

Zirtual provides dedicated, U.S. based, virtual assistants for busy professionals. From managing a hectic calendar to creating travel itineraries and supporting business needs, Zirtual's relationship-based model allows each client to build lasting connections with their dedicated assistant, or ZA. Zirtual offers flat rate, monthly and annual plans that require no long-term commitment.

ThreadLab is a data-driven men's clothing platform used to offer convenient and customer-friendly clothing service. The company offers men casual and formal clothing such as shirts, t-shirts, and trousers of different brands that enable customers to avail of low-cost clothing made of fine material. Its mission is to bring eco-conscious and socially positive consumption in front of mind for a cleaner and healthier planet. ThreadLab was founded in 2012 and is based in San Rafael, California.

Zora is a technology-driven company that serves as an alternative to traditional property management firms. It provides landlords with a comprehensive applicant scoring system, along with tools designed to automate property listings and streamline the organization of viewings. This innovative approach simplifies the process of attracting and retaining quality tenants, enhancing the overall efficiency of property management. By leveraging technology, Zora aims to improve the landlord experience while ensuring that tenants find suitable housing more easily.

Headquartered in Downtown Las Vegas, Rolltech is a global competition platform that allows bowlers to track their scores and stats in real-time and foster connection with bowlers around the world. With active users in more than 3,800 bowling centers and 45 countries, Rolltech's mission is to change the way the world plays, watches, and interacts with the sport of bowling. An exclusive technology partner of the PBA, Rolltech is currently auto-enabled in centers throughout the US. Rolltech auto-enabled centers have access to a powerful analytics platform and real-time communication tools for their bowlers, facilitating a lasting connection between bowler and center. Visit rolltechbowling.com for more information.

Wedgies offers a social polling service that helps publishers collect survey respondents directly within social media streams. The company was founded in April 2012 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Yoi Corp. is a company that provides software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of line managers in various human resource functions. Founded in June 2013 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Yoi offers tools designed for onboarding, performance management, training, and employee engagement. The platform integrates behavioral science and decision-making algorithms to facilitate seamless management processes, enabling managers to efficiently access best practices and deliver assessments and reports directly to their inboxes. Yoi's offerings include automated templates for assignments and meeting requests, helping to streamline the workflow associated with employee integration and development. The company operates as a subsidiary of HighGround, Inc.

Beep Networks develops and offers cloud-connected wireless sensors which can be used to track locations (GPS), temperature, moisture, pressure, altitude, and motion. It was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

LaunchKey is a multifactor authentication (MFA) and realtime authorization platform that leverages the mobile devices end-users already own for password-free login, 2-step verification, step-up and adaptive authentication, realtime transaction authorization, on-demand identity verification, multi-party approval, and more -- all through one unified solution that virtually any online or connected application can leverage. It is now a part of iovation, an online and mobile fraud prevention and advanced device-based authentication. Learn more about LaunchKey MFA: https://www.iovation.com/launchkey-mfa

Bungalow Clothing is an internet company based out of Calle Laguna del Marquesado Nª 19, Nave 16 Edificio Adriana 1ª Planta, Polígono Industrial La Resina (Villaverde), Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain.

OrderWithMe is an online group buying platform established in 2011 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company focuses on simplifying the consumer market by offering supply chain solutions that enhance group purchasing experiences. By leveraging collective buying power, OrderWithMe enables customers to access better pricing and products. This innovative approach not only streamlines the purchasing process but also fosters a sense of community among users, allowing them to benefit from economies of scale. Through its platform, OrderWithMe aims to transform the way consumers engage with the market, making shopping more efficient and cost-effective.

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Print Syndicate is an apparel and home goods company that offers its consumers access to timely, curated, and well-designed products that allow them to express who they are. The company's design team interprets and converts social trends into digital designs, which are then printed on objects including apparel, phone cases, and housewares. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Hammerhead is a company focused on enhancing the cycling experience through advanced technology. It develops an intelligent navigation device specifically designed for cyclists, which guides users along safe bicycle routes. This device features an efficient screen and integrated cellular connectivity, providing route maps and navigation capabilities. Cyclists can create and explore new routes, build and follow personalized training plans, and share their rides with friends, all from one comprehensive device. Hammerhead aims to empower cyclists to reach their athletic potential and improve their overall riding experience through integrated software solutions.

Buffer, Inc. is a social media management company founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California. It provides a tool that allows marketers and agencies to schedule and manage their social media posts across various platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, and Pinterest. The Buffer tool enables users to engage with multimedia content, collaborate with team members, and gather insights to enhance their social media strategies. Additionally, Buffer offers Pablo, an image creation tool designed to help users produce engaging visuals for their social media posts. The company serves a diverse clientele, including businesses and non-profit organizations, aiming to facilitate effective communication and audience engagement through streamlined social media management.

Fresco is a technology company that integrates appliances, home cooks, and recipes through its innovative KitchenOS platform. By collaborating with major appliance manufacturers such as BOSCH, Electrolux, GE Appliances, and others, Fresco acknowledges the diverse brands present in modern kitchens. Their interactive recipe application simplifies the cooking process, guiding users step-by-step in discovering, preparing, and sharing dishes, regardless of their cooking experience. Founded in 2012, Fresco operates globally, with offices located in Dublin, Ireland, and Zaragoza, Spain. The company's mission is to enhance the cooking experience by seamlessly connecting various kitchen elements, making it easier for users to create and share culinary delights.

HashRabbit Inc., established in 2014 and located in San Mateo, California, specializes in providing bitcoin mining services tailored for institutional clients. The company offers a digital asset mining platform designed to ensure the management and security of bitcoin miners. This platform allows clients to control and monitor multiple mining machines through a single interface, facilitating efficient operations. Additionally, it provides timely updates regarding necessary security patches, enabling clients to engage directly with the blockchain at its foundational level.

Walls360 Inc. is a company based in Las Vegas, Nevada, that specializes in creating wall graphics for a diverse range of clients, including artists, designers, photographers, and brands globally. Established in 2011, the company operates an online platform that facilitates the production of on-demand wall graphics and custom promotional products. Its offerings include wall murals, posters, graphics for children's rooms, and specialized designs for video games. By providing these tailored products, Walls360 enables its partners to enhance their spaces and express creativity through visually impactful wall art.

WiseBanyan is the world's first free financial advisor. It helps people save and invest for their goals, starting with their very first dollar --- for free. Launched in 2014, WiseBanyan provides automated goal-based investing and automated financial planning, all with no minimums. Today, there are over 25,000 people using it to save and invest over $5.5 billion in goals.

Swift Navigation, Inc. is a technology company specializing in precise global positioning system (GPS) solutions, founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia. The company develops hardware and software that provide centimeter-level accuracy through real-time kinematics (RTK) technology. Its product lineup includes the Piksi Multi GNSS Module, a versatile RTK receiver, and the Duro Ruggedized Receiver, designed for various industrial applications such as agriculture and robotics. Additionally, Swift Navigation offers the Skylark cloud corrections service and the Starling GNSS positioning engine, which caters to automotive and autonomous vehicle needs. The company's innovative solutions, characterized by their affordability and high accuracy—100 times better than standard GPS—serve multiple industries, including unmanned aerial vehicles, surveying, and space applications. Swift Navigation's commitment to making advanced positioning technology accessible is recognized by notable accolades, including mentions in Inc. and Forbes 30 Under 30 lists.

Fancred Inc. is a social platform designed for sports enthusiasts, allowing them to enhance their sports credibility and connect with fellow fans. Founded in August 2012 by Hossein Kash Razzaghi, Jeremy Merle, Craig Johnson, and Michael Pan, the company is based in Brookline, Massachusetts. Fancred enables users to share opinions, photos, videos, and articles related to their favorite teams, fostering a community where sports fans can interact and engage with relevant content. The platform also offers a mobile application that allows users to follow teams and build their reputation based on their passion and knowledge within the sports community.

Zady.com is a shopping platform and lifestyle destination for consumers who care about the origins of the items they purchase. Co-founded by Soraya Darabi (Foodspotting; The New York Times) and Maxine Bédat (The Bootstrap Project), Zady is a New York-based e-commerce brand that will provide customers with information about the conscious consumer movement and the option to purchase beautifully-constructed goods on its website, and later, its iPad application. The items available for purchase were created with craftsmanship and artisanship, qualities that have been sacrificed in a world of cheap prices and fast production. Just as Whole Foods sparked a movement based on the belief that consumers should question where food comes from, Zady is creating a new vision for shopping and is at the forefront of conscious consumerism, which demands transparency for sourced products. Manufacturing transparency is at the heart of Zady; every item sold is from a designer who is conscious of where and how their products are made. Each product is personally vetted by Zady’s founders, using criteria for sustainability, including whether the product is locally-sourced, handmade, uses high-quality raw materials, is environmentally-conscious, or made in the U.S.A. The brands are required to sign a contract verifying the location of the company, the manufacturing city, and the source of the raw materials. However, consumers won’t need to compromise style for a clear conscience. All products sold on Zady are high-quality, timeless in style, and are build to last, withstanding fleeting seasonal trends and the short life-spans of poorly-made “fast fashion” items. As such, Zady will be the arbiter of authenticity-meets-taste for this generation of conscious consumers.

Surf Air Inc. operates a private air travel club that offers an all-you-can-fly membership model for frequent regional travelers, including entrepreneurs and leisure passengers. Founded in 2011 and based in Hawthorne, California, the company provides private charter services to various destinations, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles Metro Area, Santa Barbara, and Truckee in Lake Tahoe. Surf Air utilizes Pilatus PC-12 aircraft configured for executive travel, ensuring a sophisticated and hassle-free flying experience. Membership options include Individual, Friends & Family, Group, and Business Memberships, with introductory pricing available for new members. The service aims to save valuable time and money for its members, making private air travel more accessible.

Problem: No way exists to track analytics for physical books, games, and toys beyond the point of sale. Solution: We're building Campfire, an Ecommerce platform for immersive audio/visual experiences around physical products.

Mouth Foods is an online destination for small-batch foods. It features products such as beverages, condiments, candy, snacks, spreads, and other foods from hundreds of talented makers around the United States. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Ring is an outdoor home security company founded in 2012 and based in Santa Monica, California. The company specializes in a range of smart security products designed to enhance home safety and reduce crime in neighborhoods. Its offerings include the Ring Video Doorbell, Ring Video Doorbell Pro, Ring Stick Up Cam, and Ring Floodlight Cam. These devices are equipped with features such as wide-angle lenses, built-in microphones, and speakers, allowing homeowners to monitor their properties effectively. By creating a modern digital neighborhood watch, Ring aims to empower consumers and protect communities globally.

AdEspresso, Inc. is a software as a service (SaaS) company that provides a user-friendly tool designed for small and medium businesses to manage their Facebook advertising campaigns. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Milan, Italy, AdEspresso simplifies the ad creation process, allowing users to quickly create, analyze, and optimize Facebook ads. The platform features a Campaign Editor for ad creation and testing, as well as tools for campaign analytics, conversion tracking, and optimization. Users can save up to 70% of the manual work typically required for ad setup and enhance campaign performance by up to 40%. Additionally, AdEspresso enables users to conduct A/B testing on various ad elements and provides meaningful analytics for ongoing campaign improvement. As a subsidiary of HootSuite Media Inc., AdEspresso continues to focus on empowering its users with automation and simplicity in their advertising efforts.

Fond is a SaaS platform based in San Francisco that streamlines employee rewards and recognition processes into a single, user-friendly solution. The platform allows employees and managers to recognize each other's contributions and redeem rewards while providing access to exclusive corporate discounts. Fond also includes features such as social recognition, service awards, and performance analytics, which help motivate employees and enhance productivity. By simplifying these processes, Fond enables HR departments to focus on driving results rather than managing numerous programs.

WiseBanyan is the world's first free financial advisor. It helps people save and invest for their goals, starting with their very first dollar --- for free. Launched in 2014, WiseBanyan provides automated goal-based investing and automated financial planning, all with no minimums. Today, there are over 25,000 people using it to save and invest over $5.5 billion in goals.

Node, recently acquired by SugarCRM, fuels Sugar's time-aware CX platform to help businesses by automatically forecasting expected outcomes and highlighting previously unforeseen challenges and opportunities. Extending Sugar’s time-aware CX platform, Node’s AI technology adds the most coveted element of time—the future. The combined solution offers wide-ranging capabilities for sales, marketing, and service teams. Node enables users of business applications to see into the future. Powered by Artificial Intuition™ technology, Node is the first turnkey AI-as-a-service platform focused on powering predictable business outcomes, which enterprises can use to quickly and seamlessly build advanced AI into both customer-facing and internal applications without investing years and millions of dollars on risky AI experiments. Applications powered by Node can deliver predictions that enable users to make smarter connections and decisions about how to engage with customers, employees, investors, and partners. Node was founded by Google's youngest employee, Falon Fatemi, and it's renowned technology team includes the Godfather of Search, Louis Monier who created Alta Vista, and Michael Radovancevich former CTO of Taleo and OpenX. Node is backed by Mark Cuban, NEA, Avalon Ventures, and JetBlue Technology Ventures.

Skycatch builds technology to autonomously capture, process, and analyze 3D drone data to provide companies with an accurate visualization of the physical world. It is the leading industrial data collection and analytics company, focused on indexing and extracting critical information from the physical world. They use a combination of hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to deliver high precision data at unprecedented speed and ease of use. It was incorporated in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California.

They are building a customer-oriented, premium-yet-accessible, all-in-one solution manufacturing solution for small volumes of plastics, metals, and circuit boards - plus rework, final assembly, and fulfillment - that doesn’t exist anywhere else. When you visit, you’ll notice Factorli cares - they are a passionate, creative team, driven by our love of building beautiful products. They are dedicated to our Downtown Las Vegas community and the local 18b Arts District neighborhood where they live and work.

Surf Air Inc. operates a private air travel club that offers an all-you-can-fly membership model for frequent regional travelers, including entrepreneurs and leisure passengers. Founded in 2011 and based in Hawthorne, California, the company provides private charter services to various destinations, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles Metro Area, Santa Barbara, and Truckee in Lake Tahoe. Surf Air utilizes Pilatus PC-12 aircraft configured for executive travel, ensuring a sophisticated and hassle-free flying experience. Membership options include Individual, Friends & Family, Group, and Business Memberships, with introductory pricing available for new members. The service aims to save valuable time and money for its members, making private air travel more accessible.

Dragon Innovation, Inc. specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for hardware entrepreneurs throughout the product development cycle. The company offers a range of manufacturing logistics services, including factory selection, quote comparisons, independent audits, and contract negotiations. Dragon Innovation also assists with project management, budget planning, quality assurance, and supply chain management, ensuring that products are manufactured efficiently and to high standards. Founded in 2009 by a team from iRobot, the company has a diverse clientele that includes startups and established brands in technology. In addition to manufacturing support, Dragon Innovation provides tools for crowdfunding and product planning, helping clients navigate the complexities of bringing hardware products to market. With its headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and teams across multiple locations, including China and Europe, Dragon Innovation is dedicated to simplifying the New Product Introduction process for its clients. The company became a subsidiary of Avnet, Inc. in 2017.

CoolChip specializes in Kinetic Cooling, a category based on disruptive technology transforming electronics cooling that is transforming the electronics cooling industry. Solutions Powered by Kinetic CoolingTM offer unprecedented performance across acoustics, form factor, and cooling. By partnering with CoolChip, consumer electronics and enterprise manufacturers have the opportunity to unleash innovation and deliver next-generation products for their customers. CoolChip was founded by MIT engineers in 2011 and is the exclusive provider of Kinetic CoolingTM technology. The company holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio and is based in Boston, MA.

The Shelf is a profitable and rapidly growing Influencer Marketing startup. We're solving a critical business goal for our customers: reaching their target audience, capturing their attention, and creating loyalty for their brand. Achieving this goal is getting harder day-by-day: a) traditional ads don't work (more than 300MM ad-blockers have been installed) b) consumers are on their mobile phones and on social media c) consumer attention is getting shorter with billions of new content created/shared d) new brands/products are providing better, cheaper options e) social media platforms constantly change their marketing algorithms f) and the list goes on.... The Shelf is a pioneer of Data-Driven Influencer Marketing. We’re on a mission to help our customers achieve their goals by creating authentic stories (which don't look like a traditional ad), which are then told by the right influencers (not just TV celebrities but everyday people who are authentic, relatable, and have an audience relevant to the brand), and are then finally delivered on the right time and right place (online medium). Our core differentiation is the technology that we have built to discover, analyze, and index millions of Influencers as well as building a data-driven model to identify the core building-blocks of a successful campaign. We are proud to call many Fortune 500 companies, agencies, and startups as our clients. TheShelf was part of **[AngelPad](http://angelpad.org) #6** in 2013.

Bia is a multisport GPS watch built for women with SOS alert button, wireless upload, fast-loading GPS, sleek design.

Understory, Inc. is a weather infrastructure and analytics company that specializes in real-time data collection and analysis of weather events, including rain, hail, and wind, directly at the earth's surface. Founded in 2012 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, Understory builds and operates networks of patented RTi weather stations that deliver precise measurements at an unprecedented frequency. These stations provide critical data for insurance companies, property owners, and academic institutions, enabling enhanced property-level analytics and accurate weather risk assessment. The company's offerings include precision reports on hail, wind, and precipitation, as well as weather verification reports detailing various weather conditions. Understory's advanced technology, which features wireless data transmission and cloud-based artificial intelligence, aims to transform the understanding of weather globally, while also providing parametric insurance services to help businesses mitigate financial risks associated with severe weather.

Moveline is a developer of a web-based platform designed to help individuals find moving services for their relocation needs. The platform allows users, including families and employees, to easily gather information and obtain quotes from moving companies by sharing videos of their belongings. This innovative approach enables customers to make informed decisions, save money, and reduce the stress associated with moving. By simplifying the process of selecting movers, Moveline aims to enhance the overall moving experience for its users.

Bantam Tools, founded in 2013 by Sarah Tappon and Saul Griffith, specializes in digital desktop manufacturing, providing hardware and software solutions for rapid prototyping. The company's flagship product, the Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine, allows users to create precise 2D and 3D objects from materials such as wood, metal, and plastic using digital designs. This accessible technology empowers electrical and mechanical design engineers, as well as educators, to efficiently develop prototypes and models, facilitating innovation in engineering and design projects. With its headquarters in San Francisco, California, Bantam Tools aims to transform the prototyping process by making it more accessible and streamlined for a wide range of users.

Vengo is a software and media company based in Long Island City, New York, specializing in interactive digital vending machines that enhance consumer engagement and collect valuable data. Founded in 2012, Vengo's innovative kiosks feature touchscreen interfaces that gamify the shopping experience, allowing brands to connect more effectively with customers. The company has partnered with notable brands such as Trident, Snapple, and Dentyne, as well as major players like Mondelez and Verizon. Vengo's machines not only promote products but also enable businesses to manage their networks remotely and analyze consumer behavior. The company's business model is designed to achieve attractive unit economics, with the potential for a six-month payback on new units.

Normal is a tech company that develops and manufactures custom earbuds and 3-D print headphones. The company's headphones are composed of two major parts: an inner plastic portion that houses the sound driver and a 3-D printed arm that fits precisely in the ears. Normal was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Many of us spend a good portion of our waking hours at desks, using computers and other devices to communicate and collaborate with the world around us. At Stir, we feel that there’s an incredible opportunity to reimagine the desk as something that is powerful, life-changing and even lovable. The Stir Kinetic desk is just that. Stir is a smart, connected desk that moves from sitting to standing, learns from you and responds, and tracks extra calories burned.

Banjo, Inc. is a live intelligence platform that specializes in social discovery services, enabling users to explore social and local conversations across various social networks. This allows individuals to access relevant updates occurring in their vicinity quickly. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Park City, Utah, Banjo also operates offices in Redwood City, California; Washington, D.C.; and Las Vegas, Nevada. The company focuses on delivering critical, life-saving information rapidly, aiming to save lives and reduce human suffering. Its services are accessible through a mobile application, enhancing its reach and usability for users.

Surf Air Inc. operates a private air travel club that offers an all-you-can-fly membership model for frequent regional travelers, including entrepreneurs and leisure passengers. Founded in 2011 and based in Hawthorne, California, the company provides private charter services to various destinations, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles Metro Area, Santa Barbara, and Truckee in Lake Tahoe. Surf Air utilizes Pilatus PC-12 aircraft configured for executive travel, ensuring a sophisticated and hassle-free flying experience. Membership options include Individual, Friends & Family, Group, and Business Memberships, with introductory pricing available for new members. The service aims to save valuable time and money for its members, making private air travel more accessible.

Fashion Project is the first designer shopping experience featuring exclusive apparel, shoes, and accessories that are generously donated by style icons, celebrities, and philanthropists from around the world. The majority of each sale is donated to charity. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

YouNoodle, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco that focuses on decision-making tools for the startup ecosystem. Founded in 2010 by Rebeca Hwang and Torsten Kolind, the company emerged from a project initiated in 2007 with support from notable investors, including Peter Thiel and Max Levchin. YouNoodle operates as a platform that connects corporations with startups through innovation programs, facilitating competitions that promote collaboration across enterprises, governments, universities, and accelerators. This approach enables startups to tap into a vast network of resources and talent, ultimately helping them scale their operations and enhance profitability. The company is characterized by a diverse team representing ten different nationalities, all working from a unique office in San Francisco's SOMA district.

Fresco is a technology company that integrates appliances, home cooks, and recipes through its innovative KitchenOS platform. By collaborating with major appliance manufacturers such as BOSCH, Electrolux, GE Appliances, and others, Fresco acknowledges the diverse brands present in modern kitchens. Their interactive recipe application simplifies the cooking process, guiding users step-by-step in discovering, preparing, and sharing dishes, regardless of their cooking experience. Founded in 2012, Fresco operates globally, with offices located in Dublin, Ireland, and Zaragoza, Spain. The company's mission is to enhance the cooking experience by seamlessly connecting various kitchen elements, making it easier for users to create and share culinary delights.

At Spree Commerce, our mission is to empower the world’s sellers. Spree Commerce began as an open source e-commerce platform in 2008. The modular platform allows for easy customizations and upgrades so developers and store owners can configure Spree for their specific needs. Spree’s vibrant, international community has been an important factor in the company’s success. Almost 500 developers have contributed to the Spree platform, and it is now one of the top open source projects in the world. In 2013, the company launched the Spree Commerce hub. The hub automates backend operations for storefronts using any platform, not just Spree, including stores operated by some of the world’s largest e-commerce retailers.

SoundFocus was founded with the goal of building revolutionary audio processing technologies to empower millions of people to hear better in their everyday lives. SoundFocus lets you hear music in full fidelity when listening to your iPhone or iPod Touch by tuning the audio to your hearing pattern and compensating for the sound frequencies you do not hear well.

PandoDaily is an online publication based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in technology news, analysis, and commentary, with a particular emphasis on Silicon Valley and startup companies. Founded in 2011, the company provides a range of content, including published articles, monthly events, live video streams, and an extensive video archive. Additionally, PandoDaily features PandoTicker, a service that delivers daily news updates related to the startup ecosystem. Through its various offerings, PandoDaily aims to inform and engage its audience on developments within the technology sector.

Dunwello is a professional tool designed to help you be both happy and productive at work. It’s free for anyone within a company to launch and use. The Boston startup 'why' – the belief that every person at every company should be both happy and productive."

Filament builds blockchain hardware and& software solutions for enterprise and IoT. Filament’s distributed blockchain capabilities leverage open protocols so that devices are able to independently process and record transactions, ensuring digital trust. Its new trusted application software and Blocklet Chip, currently in beta, are designed to communicate and interact with multiple blockchain technologies natively. The software, implemented on existing hardware, will deliver a secure distributed ledger technology solution. The Blocklet Chip will allow industrial corporations and enterprises to seamlessly extract the value of recording and monetizing data assets, at the edge of the network, on the sensors themselves.

CultureIQ, Inc. specializes in culture management software aimed at helping organizations assess and enhance their workplace culture. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company offers tools that allow businesses to gather ongoing employee feedback through customizable surveys. By analyzing responses and comments, CultureIQ identifies key culture metrics and provides actionable insights that assist organizations in implementing effective culture initiatives. Its platform also features reporting capabilities that enable companies to communicate results internally, thereby fostering a culture of engagement and continuous improvement. The ultimate goal of CultureIQ is to empower employees by giving them a voice while providing organizations with data-driven solutions to strengthen their overall culture.

Bow & Drape Inc. is an online retailer specializing in custom-designed apparel and accessories for women, including bridal clothing and pet products. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company allows customers to create unique garments by choosing from a selection of silhouettes, colors, and trims. Once a design is finalized, Bow & Drape manufactures the item in the USA and ships it directly to the customer within two weeks. Formerly known as Zoora LLC, Bow & Drape Inc. has been operating as a subsidiary of Brand Value Growth LLC since November 2019.