SafeGuard Cyber is a SaaS security platform providing cloud-native defense for critical cloud communication applications that organizations are increasingly reliant upon, such as Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, and social media.  A blind-spot is growing for security operations as adoption of these tools increases, creating more risk and vulnerability to ransomware, business compromise, and confidential information leakage. Email security lacks the ability to both create visibility outside of email, and primarily defend against malicious files and links. CASB/SASE solutions are difficult to deploy and manage, and the control function is typically left “open” to prevent false positives from affecting business productivity SafeGuard Cyber's award-winning platform helps businesses gain the unprecedented visibility they need to detect and respond to internal and external risks hidden in the cloud communication ecosystem. Our platform’s agentless architecture creates a portable security layer wherever your workforce communicates, no matter the device or network. Manage day-to-day business communication risk extending beyond email and into enterprise collaboration applications. According to the Verizon DBIR, 92% of social engineering attacks achieve infiltration. Secure your business by protecting the human attack vector from advanced social engineering and targeted threats.

Poppy Flowers is the only way to buy full-service wedding florals online. Our convenient customer portal, farm-direct sourcing, and network of 500 dedicated floral designers ensure that we deliver the highest quality, most affordable wedding florals in the market -- with the ease that modern, savvy couples expect. Floral designers across the country love working for Poppy because we make it easy for them to do what they love--floral design--without the headaches of business ownership. Poppy was founded in 2019 by Cameron Hardesty and is based in Washington, District of Columbia.

Rivus Pharmaceuticals operates as a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving cardio-metabolic health. Rivus Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to improving cardio-metabolic health by developing controlled metabolic accelerators (CMAs) that address the underlying metabolic risk factors for cardiovascular mortality and morbidity.

Contraline is revolutionizing contraception with the first long-lasting, reversible option for men. Their innovative product offers a convenient and effective solution for couples looking to share responsibility for family planning.

Yay Lunch is a digital school food marketplace, providing customizable dining solutions for K-12. We partner with the best local restaurants and chefs to deliver nutritious versions of food kids already love directly to schools everyday.

Starchive is a SaaS solution for managing explosive growth in digital media. It produces powerfully simple digital asset management (DAM) software-as-a-service (SaaS) trusted by creators and owners of the world’s most valuable digital media bridging Web2 to Web3 and capable of managing assets both on-chain and off-chain. Customers like the Bob Dylan Music Company use Starchive as their central digital content hub, empowering teams and partners to collaborate, share, distribute and create value from all digital assets.

Vali Cyber, Inc. was founded in 2020 with the mission of addressing the specific security needs of Linux and its derivatives. By focusing on creating a Linux-first security solution with increased efficacy and reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), we created the ZeroLock platform. Our approach puts clients in control of their hypervisor & Linux security by reducing analyst and computational overhead, while simultaneously ensuring uptime with state-of-the-art AI behavioral techniques to stop attacks and automated file rollback to restore your most critical data in milliseconds. Imagine detecting and fully remediating a ransomware attack on your hypervisor in real-time...that dream has become reality.

LabBrightSpec addresses high-value, time-sensitive analytical chemistry challenges that are not well addressed by other spectroscopy techniques and instruments. It provides innovative laboratory services in order to deliver immediate results to potential customers of our instrumentation products. They are based in Charlottesville, Virginia, about two hours from Washington, DC. The BrightSpec Fourier transform molecular rotational resonance (FT-MRR) product platform is based on technology developed at the University of Virginia by Brooks Pate and his team, several of whom now work at BrightSpec. They offer FT-MRR product configurations for analytical chemistry and gas sensing in manufacturing process control, quality control, environmental monitoring, and formulation research.

A renewable energy tech company, Fermata Energy unlocks the value of EV batteries by leveraging them to provide flexible and affordable energy storage for the electricity grid. Because EVs remain parked and unused much of the time, they are an underutilized asset. EV fleet owners can earn revenue from their local utility or save on their electricity bill by sending some of the energy stored in EV batteries to the grid (V2G) or to a building (V2B). By leveraging existing batteries they avoid much of the cost competing for storage technology requires while providing vehicle customers a lower cost of ownership through shared grid storage revenue. Fermata Energy is the first company in the US to earn OEM approval for battery warranted. The company based in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Icarus Medical Innovations specializes in the design and manufacture of custom knee braces to treat osteoarthritis.

Pearl is a national firm that provides third-party certification of healthy, safe, comfortable, energy, and water-efficient homes. Working with real estate agents, contractors, and builders, the company helps sellers recoup the value of their home investments by increasing buyer confidence in one of the most important transactions of purchasing a home. By promoting and verifying high-performance homes, Pearl Certification helps drive the adoption of energy-efficient and sustainable building practices, ultimately benefiting homeowners, the real estate market, and the environment.

Rivus Pharmaceuticals operates as a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving cardio-metabolic health. Rivus Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to improving cardio-metabolic health by developing controlled metabolic accelerators (CMAs) that address the underlying metabolic risk factors for cardiovascular mortality and morbidity.

HemoShear Therapeutics develops new treatments for patients with rare metabolic disorders. It creates human-relevant systems to accurately replicate the biology of organ systems and diseases for use throughout drug discovery and development. They work strategically in partnerships with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. It generates meaningful human response data to increase confidence in decision-making, reduce the risk of costly failures, and identify efficacious therapies.

SafeGuard Cyber is a SaaS security platform providing cloud-native defense for critical cloud communication applications that organizations are increasingly reliant upon, such as Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, and social media.  A blind-spot is growing for security operations as adoption of these tools increases, creating more risk and vulnerability to ransomware, business compromise, and confidential information leakage. Email security lacks the ability to both create visibility outside of email, and primarily defend against malicious files and links. CASB/SASE solutions are difficult to deploy and manage, and the control function is typically left “open” to prevent false positives from affecting business productivity SafeGuard Cyber's award-winning platform helps businesses gain the unprecedented visibility they need to detect and respond to internal and external risks hidden in the cloud communication ecosystem. Our platform’s agentless architecture creates a portable security layer wherever your workforce communicates, no matter the device or network. Manage day-to-day business communication risk extending beyond email and into enterprise collaboration applications. According to the Verizon DBIR, 92% of social engineering attacks achieve infiltration. Secure your business by protecting the human attack vector from advanced social engineering and targeted threats.

Yay Lunch is a digital school food marketplace, providing customizable dining solutions for K-12. We partner with the best local restaurants and chefs to deliver nutritious versions of food kids already love directly to schools everyday.

Established in 2014, InvoBlox is a global leader in blockchain product design and development founded by industry experts. It has worked on blockchains, NFT, launchpads, DeFi protocols, DApps, distributed storage platforms, real estate, supply chains, and more. The company has assisted low-cost and sustainable blockchain implementations in multiple financial, institutional, industrial, governmental, and public sectors. With a global team of 350+ blockchain experts, the company has delivered 300+ projects with 97% customer satisfaction. InvoBlox is happily participating in this massive blockchain adoption and transformation marathon — with science, passion, and innovation.

SafeGuard Cyber is a SaaS security platform providing cloud-native defense for critical cloud communication applications that organizations are increasingly reliant upon, such as Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, and social media.  A blind-spot is growing for security operations as adoption of these tools increases, creating more risk and vulnerability to ransomware, business compromise, and confidential information leakage. Email security lacks the ability to both create visibility outside of email, and primarily defend against malicious files and links. CASB/SASE solutions are difficult to deploy and manage, and the control function is typically left “open” to prevent false positives from affecting business productivity SafeGuard Cyber's award-winning platform helps businesses gain the unprecedented visibility they need to detect and respond to internal and external risks hidden in the cloud communication ecosystem. Our platform’s agentless architecture creates a portable security layer wherever your workforce communicates, no matter the device or network. Manage day-to-day business communication risk extending beyond email and into enterprise collaboration applications. According to the Verizon DBIR, 92% of social engineering attacks achieve infiltration. Secure your business by protecting the human attack vector from advanced social engineering and targeted threats.

Castle Hill Gaming provides quality gaming solutions to Native American Tribal Casinos. Launched in September 2013, Castle Hill Gaming was founded by a uniquely experienced veteran team from the Online and Casino Gaming industries. Many on Castle Hill’s team have worked together for more than 15 years – designing over 150 slot machine titles, providing sales, service, and support for hundreds of Native American casinos in the United States, and generating more than $1B in revenue during their careers.

Poppy Flowers is the only way to buy full-service wedding florals online. Our convenient customer portal, farm-direct sourcing, and network of 500 dedicated floral designers ensure that we deliver the highest quality, most affordable wedding florals in the market -- with the ease that modern, savvy couples expect. Floral designers across the country love working for Poppy because we make it easy for them to do what they love--floral design--without the headaches of business ownership. Poppy was founded in 2019 by Cameron Hardesty and is based in Washington, District of Columbia.

Green Valley Nutrition specializes in the production and distribution of organic CBD and hemp products. With a focus on offering solutions for sleep, stress, chronic pain, and inflammation, the company ensures all products are lab-tested, locally-sourced, and contain zero THC. The range includes CBD oil drops, CBDog treats for pets, and Relax & Relieve CBD lotion, designed for daily wellness. Green Valley Nutrition also provides a membership program granting access to an exclusive CBD Health Hub, supporting customers in integrating CBD into their health routines effectively.

Icarus Medical Innovations specializes in the design and manufacture of custom knee braces to treat osteoarthritis.