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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

Cylera

Cylera is a healthcare IoT security and intelligence platform that provides real-time visibility, risk assessment, and threat detection for connected medical devices in hospital networks.

Harbinger Motors

Harbinger Motors is building next-generation medium-duty electric vehicles with a purpose-built EV platform designed to transform commercial transportation and reduce fleet emissions.

GrokStyle

GrokStyle developed AI-powered visual search technology for home furnishings, enabling shoppers to find furniture by photo. The company was acquired by Facebook for its computer vision capabilities.

One Three Biotech

One Three Biotech uses machine learning and genomic data to accelerate drug discovery, identifying novel therapeutic targets and predicting drug response to shorten development timelines.

FIT:MATCH

FIT:MATCH uses 3D body scanning and AI to solve fit for apparel brands and retailers, reducing returns and improving customer satisfaction through personalized size recommendations.

Twiage

Twiage developed a mobile communication platform connecting paramedics and emergency departments to streamline pre-hospital data sharing and improve care coordination for incoming patients.

CareTech Human

CareTech Human develops technology-enabled care coordination solutions that connect patients with home care providers, improving outcomes and reducing hospital readmissions.

CoVenture

CoVenture is an alternative asset management firm combining venture debt, direct lending, and crypto strategies to provide flexible capital solutions to high-growth technology companies.

New York Code & Design Academy

New York Code & Design Academy was a leading coding bootcamp providing intensive web development and design training, helping career changers and professionals break into the tech industry.

8B Finance

8B Finance is a pan-African fintech platform providing digital financial services and mobile banking solutions to underserved communities across sub-Saharan Africa.