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Agenda Hero is a technology company that specializes in creating innovative solutions for managing schedules and appointments. With a focus on leveraging artificial intelligence, Agenda Hero offers a platform that allows users to convert unstructured text and images into calendar events. This service is designed to simplify the process of scheduling by enabling users to quickly generate calendar entries from various forms of communication, including emails and social media posts. The platform supports integration with popular calendar services like Google Calendar, making it easier for users to organize their appointments and events efficiently. Agenda Hero aims to reduce the time and effort typically required for manual calendar management, providing a more streamlined and automated approach to scheduling.

Agriculture and Farming
Biotechnology
DeepTech
Food
Sustainability
201 - 1000 employees

Apeel Sciences produces products including avocados, apples, mangos, cucumbers, and citrus protected by plants. They support the plant’s natural ability to protect against environmental stress by maintaining moisture and reducing oxidation.

Apex
Apex
43 jobs
DeepTech
Manufacturing
Transportation
51 - 200 employees
Series B

Apex is a spacecraft manufacturing company that specializes in producing standardized satellite buses ranging from 100 to 500 kg. Their business model focuses on rapid delivery and high reliability, avoiding long lead times and custom engineering. Apex's buses are designed for flexibility and can be configured to meet various mission needs, making them a reliable choice for governments and companies looking to access space quickly. With a commitment to transparency in pricing and a full suite of end-to-end services, Apex aims to become the largest supplier of spacecraft platforms in the galaxy, addressing the bottleneck in the space industry and enabling faster access to space for its clients.

Arcade
Arcade
7 jobs
Data and Analytics
Design
Software
51 - 200 employees
Series A

Arcade is a platform that enables users to create interactive demos quickly and efficiently, enhancing lead generation and product storytelling. With features like AI-powered prompts, integrations, and analytics, Arcade differentiates itself by allowing teams to build, collaborate, and scale demos without needing technical expertise. The company has gained traction with over 14,000 clients, including notable companies, and positions itself as a leader in the interactive demo space, offering significant improvements in conversion rates and user engagement compared to traditional video content.

Arlo
Arlo
5 jobs
Finance
Health
11 - 50 employees

Arlo is a stop-loss insurance Managing General Underwriter (MGU) that provides coverage for small, self-/level-funded employers. The company focuses on delivering accurate, customized underwriting with a commitment to long-term stability, offering aggregate-only coverage for groups of 5 to 125 employees. Arlo differentiates itself through its quick quoting process, custom underwriting models, and integrated cost-containment solutions, making it a preferred choice for brokers and benefits consultants. With a focus on innovation and technology, Arlo aims to transform healthcare for small businesses across the U.S.

Health
11 - 50 employees
Seed

Ayble Health is a personalized GI care platform that combines behavioral science and clinical protocols to improve the standard of care for patients with gastrointestinal conditions. The platform offers personalized nutrition plans, a Mind-Gut program, and access to expert GI care teams, all covered by insurance. Ayble Health differentiates itself by being the first gastroenterology company independently evaluated by the Validation Institute and partnering with the American Nutrition Association. The company aims to provide a comprehensive, data-driven ecosystem of support for GI patients, focusing on the whole person rather than just medication.

Biotechnology
DeepTech
Health
11 - 50 employees
Series B

Bionaut Labs is pioneering precision micro-technology to revolutionize the treatment of severe brain disorders. The company has developed microscale robots, known as Bionauts, which deliver biologics or small molecule therapies directly to targeted disease areas in the brain. This innovative approach allows for localized treatment and diagnostic detection, enhancing safety and efficacy. Bionaut Labs aims to overcome barriers in treating complex human anatomy, positioning itself as a leader in the neuro-oncology market with a focus on conditions like brainstem glioma and neurodegeneration. Their technology enables the application of advanced therapeutics, including gene therapy and CRISPR-Cas9, in challenging clinical settings, making it a compelling investment opportunity.

Bland AI
Bland AI
6 jobs
Telecommunication
11 - 50 employees
Series A

Bland AI provides a platform for automating phone calls using conversational AI, enabling enterprises to handle millions of calls 24/7 with human-like interactions. Their service is designed for various use cases including sales, customer support, and operations, allowing businesses to integrate their tools seamlessly. With features like voice cloning and custom models, Bland AI differentiates itself by offering tailored solutions that enhance efficiency and customer experience. The company targets enterprises looking to streamline communication and improve lead conversion rates, positioning itself strongly in the AI-driven call automation market.

Britive
Britive
14 jobs
Security
Software
11 - 50 employees
Series B

Britive is a cloud-native company specializing in Cloud Privileged Access Management (CPAM). Their platform addresses the complexities of managing permissions in modern cloud environments, offering features like just-in-time (JIT) elevated access, unified access management, and compliance support. Britive differentiates itself with its patented technology that decouples authentication from authorization, providing dynamic, temporary access controls that enhance security while reducing operational risks. The company has secured over 8.5k multi-cloud environments and eliminated more than 56 million static permissions, positioning itself as a leader in the cloud security space.

Health
11 - 50 employees
Series B

Canvas Medical is an automation platform designed to accelerate everyday medical care through customizable EMR solutions tailored for specific patient populations and operational settings. The platform offers a range of products including clinic and builder plans for startups, as well as an enterprise plan for scaling organizations. Canvas differentiates itself with its Deep Unified Architecture™ and Narrative Charting™ experience, enabling seamless workflows and integration with various applications via its FHIR API. The company has achieved significant traction since its inception in 2015, including ONC certification and partnerships with leading clinicians and innovators in the healthcare space.

CertifyOS
CertifyOS
15 jobs
Health
201 - 1000 employees
Series A

Certify is revolutionizing the healthcare industry by providing a comprehensive platform for provider data management. Their API-first, UI-agnostic solution automates the processes of licensing, enrollment, credentialing, and network monitoring, significantly reducing administrative burdens and costs for healthcare organizations. With over 75 partners and direct integrations into hundreds of primary sources, Certify enhances visibility and efficiency in provider network management. The company aims to streamline healthcare management, making it faster and more accurate, while supporting the future of healthcare innovation with a centralized data infrastructure.

ChowNow
ChowNow
3 jobs
Commerce and Shopping
Food
Internet Services
Mobile, Platforms, and Apps
Sales and Marketing
Software
Transportation
Travel and Tourism
201 - 1000 employees
Series C+

ChowNow is an online ordering platform designed to empower independent restaurants by providing commission-free ordering solutions. The company offers a suite of products including direct website ordering, branded mobile apps, and POS integrations, allowing restaurants to manage their orders efficiently while retaining more profits. ChowNow differentiates itself by focusing on building brand loyalty for restaurants rather than third-party delivery services, which often charge high commissions. With over 22,000 independent restaurants using its services, ChowNow has established a strong market position, helping restaurants increase their revenue and streamline operations through advanced reporting and marketing tools.