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Academic Merit

Academic Merit, operating as Finetune Learning, developed personalized online tutoring and test preparation technology connecting students with expert tutors through an adaptive learning platform.

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First Partnered

Big Data

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2015

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First Partnered

Intrommune

Intrommune Therapeutics is developing oral mucosal immunotherapy to treat food allergies, using a novel toothpaste-based delivery mechanism for safe and convenient at-home treatment.

Berri Pro

Berri Pro is an AI-powered platform that helps restaurants and food service businesses optimize operations, reduce waste, and improve profitability through real-time data insights.

Grainful

Grainful was a better-for-you frozen food brand built on whole grain ancient grains, offering convenient and nutritious meal options for health-conscious consumers through retail channels.

Halomine

Halomine develops sustainable antimicrobial surface coatings that provide long-lasting protection against pathogens including bacteria and viruses in healthcare and public environments.

TETMedical

TET Medical develops innovative cardiac devices for the treatment of arrhythmias and heart failure, focusing on minimally invasive solutions that improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

SubjectMatter

SubjectMatter was a strategic communications and public affairs firm helping organizations navigate complex policy environments, build coalitions, and advance advocacy campaigns in Washington.

Launchpoint

Launchpoint is a workforce enablement platform that helps organizations streamline onboarding, training, and employee engagement to improve retention and accelerate time-to-productivity.

Empeq

Empeq delivers AI-powered equipment intelligence for commercial construction, enabling contractors to track, manage, and optimize heavy equipment fleets to reduce costs and downtime.

Rancho Santa Fe Bio

Rancho Santa Fe Bio was a biotechnology company developing novel therapeutic approaches. The company achieved a successful exit following the advancement of its lead research programs.

Stayful

Stayful was a hotel booking platform that allowed travelers to make offers on boutique and independent hotel rooms, enabling hotels to fill unsold inventory at negotiated rates.