AYO Foods
Distinct West African recipes carefully crafted from authentic ingredients and spices connecting foodies everywhere
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Food & Beverage
CAST US
Aigen
Solar-powered robotics platform that operates in fleets to monitor crops, mechanically eliminate weeds, collect data and produce actionable insights
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AgriTech
Robotics/AI
American Backhoe
Construction company offering electrical and excavating services in the Chicago Metropolitan area and Northwest Indiana
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Commercial Services
CAST US
Apologue
Manufacturer and provider of ready-to-drink cocktails and spirits
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Food & Beverage
BabyQuip
Baby equipment rental service and marketplace offering thousands of baby gear items in over 1500+ cities worldwide
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Consumer Goods & Services
CAST US
Bartesian
On demand bar-quality cocktails, providing an effortless way to enjoy premium cocktails
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Consumer Goods & Services
Food & Beverage
Bear Robotics
The world's most advanced serving robots for the restaurant and hospitality sector
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Restaurant & Food Tech
Robotics/AI
Beatclub
Operator of a global marketplace intended to connect the music creator community with record labels, music publishers, film & tv, brands, content creators, and independent artists
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Consumer Goods & Services
Believer
Next-generation gaming studio focusing on developing real-time multiplayer open-world games, leveraging AI and Machine Learning for character and environment development
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Consumer Goods & Services
Bemyfriends
SaaS based fandom management platform that helps creators cultivate and monetize their fanbases
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Software Services
Better Foods
Alternative foods maker that advocates better health, better animal welfare, and better environment
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Food & Beverage
Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
Beyond Meat
Producer of alternative meat products using plant-based proteins that are devoid of soy, gluten or GMOs
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Exited May 2019
Food & Beverage
Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
Bhakti
Craft-brewed chai without any artificial flavors
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Food & Beverage
Bonfire
Talent development accelerator for mid-career women
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Commercial Services
CAST US
Full Glass Wine Co.
Acquirer and operator of direct-to-consumer wine brands and marketplaces
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Consumer Goods & Services
CH4 Global
Commercializing Asparagopsis as a natural animal feed supplement product to reduce methane emissions from cows
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AgriTech
Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
CLARA
AI-powered HR platform focusing on using ethical AI to streamline and enhance the resume screening process
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Software Services
CancerIQ
Platform that helps providers use genetic information to predict, pre-empt, and prevent disease - starting with cancer
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Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
CAST US
Ceek
Developer of premium social virtual and augmented reality experiences
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Consumer Goods & Services
Craftable
Suite of software products to assist food establishments with ordering, inventory control, costing and invoice payment functions
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Exited July 2023
Restaurant & Food Tech
Software Services
Drink Simple
Makers of deliciously simple plant-based hydration
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Food & Beverage
Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
Eliyan
Invented the semiconductor industry’s highest-performance and most efficient chiplet interconnect
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Robotics/AI
Eventnoire
Global gateway to cultural experiences providing event lovers, hosts, and brands a ticket to the culture
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Consumer Goods & Services
Software Services
CAST US
Every Body Eat
One of the only trusted, shelf-stable brands with flavor-forward food free from the top 14 allergens & corn
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Food & Beverage
Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
CAST US
Evigence
Creating a new category of freshness monitoring to measure and manage the freshness of foods in real-time across the supply chain
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AgriTech
Restaurant & Food Tech
Farmer's Fridge
Provide fresh salads, snacks and beverages through strategically located vending machines in high traffic areas
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Food & Beverage
Restaurant & Food Tech
Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
Five to Nine
Platform that helps organizers manage and evaluate company events - both virtual and in-person
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Software Services
CAST US
Flipper's
Premier direct-to-consumer apparel and lifestyle business
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Consumer Goods & Services
FoodBoss
Food delivery search engine that aggregates data from food delivery platforms
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Restaurant & Food Tech
Footprint
Produces biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable solutions that rival plastics in performance while outshining them in sustainability
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Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
Gin & Juice
Spirits-based ready-to-drink beverage company
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Food & Beverage
Good Planet Foods
Re-imagining cheese using the super food Olive Oil, offering the consumer the joy of cheese in sustainable, plant-based offerings
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Food & Beverage
Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
Gray Matter Analytics
Build specialized data strategies and advanced analytics capabilities for healthcare enterprises looking to excel in the digital economy
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Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
Software Services
CAST US
Hero
Collection of zero (net) carb, zero sugar flour-based foods made with plant-based proteins and fibers
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Food & Beverage
Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
IYA Foods
Produces baking ingredients and snack lines derived from African ingredients such as Cassava flour
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Food & Beverage
Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
CAST US
Innovare
Harnesses technology and data to empower educational leaders
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Software Services
CAST US
Intelligent Growth Solutions
Agriculture tech company that provides vertical farming and smart commercial lighting solutions to the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry
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AgriTech
Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
Kurvball
Made for the love of BBQ, KURVBALL combines the savory, sweet, smoky heat of slow and low barbecue with American whiskey
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Food & Beverage
LiftUp Enterprises
For profit social enterprise that provides cleaning, landscaping, and painting services in Chicago
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Commercial Services
CAST US
Listener Brands
Parent company of two DTC haircare brands, CurlMix and 4C Only
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Consumer Goods & Services
CAST US
Mayvenn
Hair product and services company targeting African American women that provides customers with private label hair products and in-salon services through a network of independent beauty professionals
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Consumer Goods & Services
NeuReality
Semiconductor company creating the next generation of AI-computing system architecture
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Robotics/AI
NotCo
Software that utilizes machine learning and AI to create a library of plants that can be used to recreate the same taste and feel of animal products
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Food & Beverage
Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
Robotics/AI
Nuritas
Combines AI and peptidomics to discover bioactive peptides with extraordinary health benefits
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AgriTech
Robotics/AI
Open Water
Produces ultra-purified still and sparkling waters packed in 100% recyclable aluminum bottles and cans
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Food & Beverage
Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
CAST US
Paladin
Platform helping to increase access to justice by helping legal teams run more efficient pro bono programs
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Software Services
CAST US
Partake
All products are certified gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO and free of the top 9 allergens. Offerings include cookies, baking mixes and pancake & waffle mixes
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Food & Beverage
Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
CAST US
PartnerSlate
Network of Food & Beverage Manufacturers & Packagers that help streamline the manufacturing process
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Restaurant & Food Tech
Plant Grow Harvest
End-to-end supply chain services company for the specialty potato industry
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AgriTech
PreciTaste
AI-enabled digital management platform enabling foodservice providers to improve labor efficiency, prevent food waste, and increase sales
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Restaurant & Food Tech
Robotics/AI
Presto
AI-driven automation for drive-thru restaurants
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Restaurant & Food Tech
Robotics/AI
Rare Hare
Portfolio of ultra premium spirits including whiskey, cognac, and tequila
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Food & Beverage
Red Bay Coffee
Wholesale specialty coffee roasting company based in Oakland, California
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Food & Beverage
Consumer Goods & Services
Retail Aware
In-store shopper behavior data solution for brands, retailers and their partners
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Software Services
CAST US
Rheaply
Resource exchange platform helping industry-leading organizations better visualize, quantify, and utilize their materials and resources so they can reach their sustainability goals
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Software Services
Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
CAST US
Somrus
Line of Indian-inspired liqueurs
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Food & Beverage
Soul Machines
Digital people platform, leveraging AI and autonomous animation to deliver interactive and emotionally responsive digital people
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Robotics/AI
SparkCharge
Grid-free EV charging solutions that make charging electric vehicles easy, mobile, and convenient
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Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
Robotics/AI
Sunda New Asian
Award-winning restaurant chain showcasing modern interpretations of culturally important classics from Southeast Asia
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Consumer Goods & Services
SupplyHive
Provides enterprise software that reviews, analyzes, and manages a company’s supplier diversity and corporate social responsibility programs
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Software Services
CAST US
Sustainable Beverage Technologies
Specializes in sustainably producing alcoholic and NA beer concentrates
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Restaurant & Food Tech
Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
Tackle AI
Machine learning and AI driven software platform that delivers customizable workflow solutions to enterprises using unstructured documents
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Robotics/AI
CAST US
Taste 222
Intimate restaurant and gathering place in Chicago's Fulton River District
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Consumer Goods & Services
Ten to One
Contemporary and elevated blend, designed to challenge expectations and reinvigorate the way people taste, experience, and talk about rum
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Food & Beverage
The Desire Company
Provides free online classes, how-to's and product reviews from top experts
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Consumer Goods & Services
Unreal Estate
Redefining residential real estate with an all-inclusive home buying, selling, and renting experience
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Consumer Goods & Services
Software Services
CAST US
Verdant Robotics
Applies the technology from autonomous vehicles and extraterrestrial navigation to agriculture
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AgriTech
Robotics/AI
Verinomics
Vertically integrated gene-editing company that offers cutting-edge genomic and computational services utilizing proprietary technologies
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AgriTech
ViuHealth
Helps patients manage their day-to-day autoimmune disease by providing a personalized care team
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Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
CAST US
ZenBusiness
The all-in-one platform and trusted partner for small business owners
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Commercial Services
Software Services
CAST US
Zerocater
Personalized corporate catering & cafeteria solutions built for the hybrid work-place
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Restaurant & Food Tech
86 Repairs
Subscription service that helps restaurant operators manage the servicing and repairs of all restaurant equipment
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Restaurant & Food Tech
CAST US