Top 50 Web3 Startup Investors in New Zealand in May 2026

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• Fly Media — Fly Media offers an AI-powered platform for automated video production and content adaptation driven by smart workflows. The platform helps creators and brands generate, edit, and localize media at scale, streamlining tasks like scene assembly, formatting, and repurposing across channels. Behind its “generated” media vision, the company maintains aseed-stage pitch room with a deck, business plan, and product videos available via its website.Fly Media emphasizes reducing manual overhead in content creation by applying AI to repetitive tasks and enabling teams to focus on high-level creative decisions.
• Moonbeam Network — Moonbeam is an Ethereum-compatible smart contract platform on the Polkadot network that makes it easy to build natively interoperable applications.
• Tools For Humanity — Tools for Humanity is a technology company building for humans in the age of AI.

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• Reitio Protocol — We’re creating an effortless way for everyone to create custom metaverse assets visually via an intuitive and codeless templates-based design toolkit, introducing reitio protocol.
• Alphadex — Alphadex is the ultimate cross-chain AMM, incubator and NFT launchpad powered by Moonriver.
• Web3Auth — Web3Auth is simple, non-custodial auth infrastructure that enables Web3 wallets and applications to provide seamless user logins for both mainstream and native Web3 users.

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• PrismaStake — Unleash the Power of Multi-Chain Staking and Boost Your Assets. Stake. Earn. Grow. Empowering Crypto Investors Across Multiple Blockchains.
• Karmine Corp — Karmine Corp is an esports organization that offers merchandise and competes in games like league of legends, trackmania, and others.
• Root Protocol — ISME is building an operating system with the composition of an intent-centric aggregator of digital identity, virtual accounts, social graphs, and more to enable unified access to Web3.

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• aZen Protocol — aZen Protocol is a decentralized infrastructure for ubiquitous computing that utilizes blockchain technology to create a shared economy of computing power. It connects and manages resources globally to form a stable, distributed network that can support various applications such as DePIN, AI and Edge Computing.

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• Liqwid Labs — Liqwid is a non-custodial liquidity market protocol for lending and borrowing on Cardano, offering fast, affordable, and transparent liquidity solutions.
• Gasp — Trade crypto without gas, front-running & MEV. L1 chain powered by Substrate. Start trading with Mangata X.
• Pontem Network — Pontem lets you find product market fit in a permissionless environment prior to launching on the Facebook-backed Diem Blockchain.

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• HolmesAI — HolmesAI is a decentralised AI agent that offers persona customisation, tool integration, and task-specific agent deployment services.
• Kaia — Kaia is a public blockchain that utilizes Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) for enhanced reliability and performance.
• aZen Protocol — aZen Protocol is a decentralized infrastructure for ubiquitous computing that utilizes blockchain technology to create a shared economy of computing power. It connects and manages resources globally to form a stable, distributed network that can support various applications such as DePIN, AI and Edge Computing.

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• Phi — Build your web3 cities from your wallet activities
• Fraction AI — Fraction AI is the best human-generated data for training your AI models.
• Infinity Ground — Infinity Ground Technology supports developers in using AI with Web3, making these technologies accessible to all.

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• BullPerks — BullPerks is a community of like-minded individuals who want to leverage their power and invest together in the best projects on equal terms with VCs.
• Hashflow — Tight spreads. Zero slippage. MEV-resistant.
• Joystream — Joystream is a block chain-based, decentralized video platform.

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• Paribus — Paribus specializes in the fields of e-commerce, analytics, start-up, and consumer tech. Paribus refunds its customers money when they buy something online and it goes on sale later, stores guarantee to pay their customers the difference back. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, United States.
• Eight Sleep — Fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer with personalized cooling and heating for each side of the bed. The Pod reduces snoring, tracks your sleep, and works with any mattress. Try it risk-free for 30 nights.
• Replenish — Stop trying to get healthy. Start Replenishing.

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• pieverse — Pieverse is a Web3 platform that turns people’s time into tradable digital value.
• Zoo Finance — Zoo Finance is a pioneering DeFi protocol focused on unlocking liquidity from locked assets, empowering users to access capital more efficiently while maximizing the utility of their on-chain holdings.
• Injective — Explore Injective: the high-performance blockchain powering decentralized finance, governance, and next-gen Web3 apps with unmatched speed and scale.

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• Lumoz — Opside is a modern, three-layer infrastructure platform that offers ZK-RaaS (ZK-rollup-as-a-service). The ability to deploy applications on Opside layer 3 without having to manage any infrastructure gives developers more freedom. All transactions and generated data are hashed and kept on the layer 2 Opside chain because layer 2 consensus and dataavailability are handled by Opside. For on-chain apps that require quicker transaction processing and reduced fees, including games and social networks, this ground-breaking method opens up a world of new possibilities.
• Poresi — The AI Micro-Emotion Monitoring System is an intelligent assistant that leverages camera, microphone, typing behavior, and interaction rhythms to detect micro-expressions, tone shifts, typing cadence, and language use. It builds a personalized emotional state profile and provides early interventions to prevent anxiety, burnout, and depressiveepisodes before they escalate.
• SuiPad — SuiPad is an IDO&INO platform, with selected projects, flexible whitelist, and fair level as the core positioning.

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• KINO — KINO is a film production company that brings fans behind the scenes of their favorite hollywood films.
• DeepNode AI — DeepNode connects researchers, data scientists, and enterprises into one transparent, verifiable network for building real-world AI. DeepNode AI a technology service provider focusing on decentralized AI infrastructure,
• Renaissance — Renaissance allows artists to amplify their streaming traction and tap into a community of their super fans.

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• Perena — Perena is a startup developing the basic infrastructure to address significant difficulties in the stablecoin sector.
• AlchemyNFT — AlchemyNFT is a non-fungible token (NFT) service.
• StakeStone — Discover the Autonomous Neo Bank redefining finance. Earn bank-grade yield, make borderless payments, and power intelligent money movement for humans, AI, and machines.

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• The Interaction Company of California — The proactive AI assistant in your iMessage, WhatsApp, and more. Texts like a human, really knows you, and integrates with your life in dozens of ways.
• Genies — Genies empowers anyone to create AI characters, fashion, props, and experiences with UGC tools. The Avatar Framework and creation tools enables developers, talent, and IP to generate and deploy engine-ready AI characters.
• Teleport — Teleport is ridesharing reimagined as a protocol. By distributing ownership and governance of the network, riders get cars cheaper and faster, drivers earn more, and entrepreneurs can innovate on top.

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• RISE Chain — RISE is a next-generation Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain designed to redefine blockchain performance by delivering near-instant transaction confirmations at unprecedented scale, all while upholding Ethereum’s foundational principle of decentralization
• Templar Protocol — Templar Protocol is a startup that focuses on creating a lending platform for cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and other digital assets.
• Inference Labs — AI hyperscale on decentralized networks - We provide certainty for on-chain AI

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• Magic Spoon — Magic Spoon cereal is high-protein, low-sugar, keto-friendly, and gluten-free. Available in Cocoa, Frosted, Fruity, Blueberry, Peanut Butter, and Cinnamon.
• Everyrealm — Leaders in metaverse innovation and development.
• Altered State Machine — Altered State Machine, aims to be a platform and protocol which any developer can build on it; can create, own, and compete with AI-based agents (bots) and upgrade and train their AI, buy, and sell them as NFTs. This will bring an evolution for NFTS.

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• CertiK — CertiK, the largest Web3 security service provider, uses AI and formal verification to protect and monitor smart contracts and protocols, securing the Web3 ecosystem.
• Bastion — Bastion blends the best of web2 and web3 technologies to broaden opportunities for organizations and their customers.
• Onboard — Onboard strives to provide the best financial platform and community for on-chain developers and creators.

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• Karma3 Labs — Building trust and reputation for the open web
• Alterscope — Solity Network provides the infrastructure for Decentralized Finance to enable real-time processing of risk across chains, protocols, and liquidity pools.
• Token Flow Insights — Contextualized data and analytics for the blockchain ecosystem. The only analytics solution that maps flows and contextualizes blockchain transaction data between protocols.

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• MetaZone — MetaZone's mission is to harness and expand the application layer of the metaverse to onboard a billion citizens. MetaZone is the first content distribution platform designed to facilitate the open digital economy. At its core, creators submit Metaverse Enabled Tokenized Applications (METAs) to the marketplace, allowing anyone to own,experience, and deploy them to any virtual world. Anyone connected to the platform can host high-quality functional 3D content on digital lands with the click of a few buttons.
• Anima — A new way to play.
• Stems Labs — community and platform for collaborative creativity

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• Edu3Labs — Edu3Labs combines education and blockchain technology to create a platform where content creators, learners, and NFE token holders can all benefit. Edu3Labs is a new and innovative way to make learning more engaging and rewarding for everyone.Also, Edu3Labs is a brand-new blockchain ecosystem aimed at the education sector, with the mission ofboth giving ownership and rewarding all parties in the ecosystem. The Edu3Labs ecosystem, which currently has an education and publishing-focused NFT marketplace and metaverse platform, is also planning to provide blockchain solutions to educational institutions.A short description of Edu3Labs; A new learning experience created by the integration of the online education sector and the blockchain technology.
• AlterVerse — Discover AlterVerse, an immersive free-to-play game coming to the Epic Store. Explore endless possibilities in our boundless sandbox environment where survival skills are key. Join the adventure today!
• Smobler Studios — Smobler Studios is a multimedia design agency headquartered in Singapore with offices in Canada, USA and Bhutan. We specialize in creative ideation, design thinking, storyboarding, 3D, graphic & technical design, animation, video production and metaverse development.

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• GMM Music — GMM Music unlocks the value of Thailand's music economy.
• Dancing Bear — Dancing Bear runs a music company that focuses in recorded music, music publishing, artist services, and vinyl records. The company's services include music creation, music label management, and vinyl record publication.
• SKILLBOXES (INDIA) PVT. LTD — SkillBox is an Art Community Platform that is constantly evolving – always conscious of the needs of artists and arts-related businesses.

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• EarnOS — EarnOS is the fully remote company that provides Global Ad & Payments Platform powered by Web3.
• Auror — The platform for retailers focused on improving safety, productivity, and profitability. Auror is used by leading Loss Prevention teams in thousands of stores.
• Ivo — Ivo reduces the time, effort, and cost of negotiating agreements.

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• HIFI — HiFi Bridge is a cryptocurrency payments platform that allows customers to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, trade NFT's, borrow loans, and connect their bank accounts all-in-one.The startup offers equity, cryptocurrency, and options trading, as well as cash management accounts. The company provides the accessibility for traditional financialusers to gain access to modern decentralized finance tools through it's mobile and web platform.Zach Walsh and Mohamed Afifi founded the company in New York City in 2021.
• Maestro — Advanced UTxO-indexing data layer to supercharge Defi on Bitcoin, Cardano & Dogecoin.
• Criptonite Asset Management — Criptonite Asset Management's exists to offer qualified & institutional investors a tailored, liquid and proven approach to cryptocurrency investments.

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• Gumroad — Gumroad is a powerful, but simple, e-commerce platform. We make it easy to earn your first dollar online by selling digital products, memberships and more.
• The Plug Drink — The Plug Drink is made with 100% natural ingredients. Bounce-back faster than ever.
• Altered State Machine — Altered State Machine, aims to be a platform and protocol which any developer can build on it; can create, own, and compete with AI-based agents (bots) and upgrade and train their AI, buy, and sell them as NFTs. This will bring an evolution for NFTS.

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• Kry10 — Kry10 is a safe operating system for SDMs.It makes the transition to an intelligent, cloud-connected, and adaptively driven future possible for automobiles, electricity grids, satellites, and medical equipment.
• Easy Crypto — The world's favourite place to buy and sell Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Delivery in less than 2 minutes, easiest order process, and we're open 24/7.
• Zenno Astronautics — Zenno Astronautics hardware and software products ensure satellite missions are effectively managed, guaranteeing maximum economic returns and responsible use of space.

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• Solana — Solana is the high performance network powering internet capital markets, payments, and crypto applications. Fast. Decentralized. Scalable. Energy efficient. Solana can power thousands of transactions per second.
• Demox Labs — Demox Labs develops a decentralized, trustless oracle protocol for the connection of smart contracts to any off-chain data source. The company's data bridge from web2 to web3 unlocks all online data for smart contract development. Demox Labs was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.
• Superform Labs — THE UNIVERSAL INTERFACE FOR YIELD IS FORMING

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• Decent Land Labs — decent.land is a set of web3 social protocols for identity, DAO governance and social networking. Built on Arweave, decent.land stores all data on-chain - immutable and permanent.
• Pianity — The new way to experience and discover music! Own rare musical gems attached to amazing fan experiences, Support talented upcoming artists, and join exclusive and authentic communities...
• Cassava Network — Cassava Network is a blockchain infrastructure solution that builds several disruptive DeFi and NFT solutions for Africans to connect with the global mass of crypto enthusiasts and blockchain finance.

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• Intmax — INTMAX has developed significant innovations in ZK implementation making it a unique Layer2 rollup network that offers low cost, security, tunable privacy, and above all, scalability.
• Joystream — Joystream is a block chain-based, decentralized video platform.
• Konnex World — Konnex is building the decentralized coordination, verification, and payment layer for autonomous robots. Powered by Large Behavioral Models and Proof-of-Physical-Work, it connects machines into a single global network where robots can understand, collaborate, and transact.

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• ether.fi — EtherFi is a non-custodial decentralized ETH staking method that distributes staking to node operators in exchange for rewards.
• Azuro — Powerful tooling, oracle & liquidity solutions for any EVM predictions & gaming ecosystem
• QED Protocol — A trustless, scalable, decentralized compute protocol for a fairer internet focused on user privacy and platform transparency.

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• OpenPad AI — OpenPad - The 1st AI Decentralized Launchpad
• Stabble — stabble is a protocol revolutionizing liquidity pools by introducing protocol-managed and arbitrage pools. This allows stabble to tackle critical inefficiencies prevalent within Solana's decentralized exchanges.
• AI Cross Matrix — AI Cross Matrix is a DeFi platform that makes the crypto economy simple by streamlining the exchange process with useful solutions.

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• GamePad — GamePad is a platform that curates and nurtures then accelerates top gamefi, guilds, and metaverse projects.
• RepubliK GG — RepubliK GG specializes in developing a suite of tools for creators. It helps creators to unlock a wealth of untapped opportunities that cannot be reached within the confines of current social platforms.
• Altered State Machine — Altered State Machine, aims to be a platform and protocol which any developer can build on it; can create, own, and compete with AI-based agents (bots) and upgrade and train their AI, buy, and sell them as NFTs. This will bring an evolution for NFTS.

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• Polemos — Enter the Polemos Forge - the first decentralized GameFi platform for asset lending, Play and Earn Blockchain Game University, scholarships, staking, & more!
• Altered State Machine — Altered State Machine, aims to be a platform and protocol which any developer can build on it; can create, own, and compete with AI-based agents (bots) and upgrade and train their AI, buy, and sell them as NFTs. This will bring an evolution for NFTS.

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• Subsquid — An open-source framework for building powerful and tailored GraphQL APIs for your blockchain state history.
• Joystream — JoyStream is a blockchain powered decentralized media distribution, curation, discovery, and monetization platform.
• Subspace Labs (now, Autonomys Network) — Web3 @ Internet Scale. Subspace is a fourth generation blockchain built for the next wave of crypto creators

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• Xembly — Make every day meaningful with Xembly, an automated chief of staff to handle the tasks that slow you down.
• Crowd Street — Diversify your portfolio with commercial real estate investments on the CrowdStreet platform. Start building wealth today.
• Prime Trust — Prime Trust powers innovation in the digital economy by providing fintech and digital asset innovators with financial infrastructure. Our API is customizable whether you're building a crypto exchange or expanding your business with digital assets.

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• Kapkap — Kapkap is a web3 platform that uses AI for attention based value distribution in gaming.
• BullPerks — BullPerks is a community of like-minded individuals who want to leverage their power and invest together in the best projects on equal terms with VCs.
• Mythic Protocol — The Central Hub for Mythic Operatives to conduct their operations

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• HIFI — HiFi Bridge is a cryptocurrency payments platform that allows customers to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, trade NFT's, borrow loans, and connect their bank accounts all-in-one.The startup offers equity, cryptocurrency, and options trading, as well as cash management accounts. The company provides the accessibility for traditional financialusers to gain access to modern decentralized finance tools through it's mobile and web platform.Zach Walsh and Mohamed Afifi founded the company in New York City in 2021.
• Maestro — Advanced UTxO-indexing data layer to supercharge Defi on Bitcoin, Cardano & Dogecoin.
• Crypto Valley Exchange — The first portfolio risk capable platform for Options & Futures trading in DeFi, offering 1000x+ leverage based on margin offset.

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• OlaXBT — OlaXBT is an AI-driven market intelligence agent designed to identify high-value trading signals, uncover emerging alphas, and analyze key opinion leader (KOL) sentiment in real time. Leveraging advanced data analytics and machine learning, OlaXBT continuously monitors market movements, providing timely insights that enhance decision-making fortraders and investors. Unlike traditional analytics tools, OlaXBT delivers intelligence with a narrative—transforming raw data into actionable insights with clarity and precision.
• T-Rex — T-Rex is a new blockchain ecosystem intended specifically for consumer-facing applications, with the goal of transforming the Web3 attention layer via its revolutionary Proof of Engagement (PoE).
• Velvet Capital — Velvet Capital is a DeFi operating system that helps launch and manage on-chain funds and structured products. Velvet Capital offers its users a way to gain exposure to digital assets.

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• SubQuery — SubQuery delivers fast, flexible, and scalable Web3 data indexing, decentralized RPC, and AI-ready infrastructure to power production blockchain applications.
• Covalent — Covalent provides a unified API bringing visibility to billions of blockchain data points.

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• Altered State Machine — Altered State Machine, aims to be a platform and protocol which any developer can build on it; can create, own, and compete with AI-based agents (bots) and upgrade and train their AI, buy, and sell them as NFTs. This will bring an evolution for NFTS.

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• Azuro — Powerful tooling, oracle & liquidity solutions for any EVM predictions & gaming ecosystem
• Altitude — Actively managed collateralised loans
• Arkis - DeFi Prime Broker — Arkis facilitates the provision of the most capital-efficient undercollateralized leverage for DeFi financial institutions and traders. Accelerating the maturity of DeFi.

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• Altered State Machine — Altered State Machine, aims to be a platform and protocol which any developer can build on it; can create, own, and compete with AI-based agents (bots) and upgrade and train their AI, buy, and sell them as NFTs. This will bring an evolution for NFTS.

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• Bitcoin.com — The world's gateway to Bitcoin & cryptocurrency. Buy, sell, spend, swap, and invest in BTC, ETH, BCH, AVAX, MATIC & hundreds more digital assets. Stay informed about crypto, DeFi, and Web3.
• Treasure — Do more with a single AI agent: 24/7 market awareness and cross-chain activity across Crypto News, DeFi, dApps, Games, and DAOs.
• TON Strategy Company — VERB Technology Company is a software-as-a-Service, or SaaS, applications platform developer. Its platform is comprised of sales enablement business software products marketed on a subscription basis. The applications are available in both mobile and desktop versions. It includes verbCRM, Customer Relationship Management application, verbLEARN,Learning Management System application, and verbLIVE, its Live Broadcast Video Webinar application.

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• SubQuery — SubQuery delivers fast, flexible, and scalable Web3 data indexing, decentralized RPC, and AI-ready infrastructure to power production blockchain applications.
• Acala Network — The DeFi & Liquidity Hub of Polkadot

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• NFTfi — NFTfi allows borrowers to use the NFTs they own to access the liquidity they need - in a safe, secure and anonymous way. Lenders can earn attractive yields efficiently and have the chance to obtain rare assets at a steep discount in case of loan defaults.
• Namcon — Namcon provides blockchain infrastructure services that rely on numerous devices and trusted execution environments for secure computing.
• mmERCH — mmERCH is a blockchain-enabled Web3 fashion startup.

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• Athos — The Athos mission is to help athletes train more effectively and reach their performance goals faster. Athos does this by bringing together the most relevant data and exercise science to deliver simple, actionable insights that allow coaches and athletes to get the most out of their training.
• Chameleon — Chameleon offers software application with the features including microsurveys, launchers, tooltips, integrations, status, styling, analytics, templates, goals, testing, checklists, feedback loop, dashboard reporting, no coding, targeting surveys, data access, trigger surveys, track performance, and more.
• Scythe — Revolutionize commercial landscaping with Scythe's all-electric, autonomous mower. Smell grass, not gas. Boost productivity and sustainability with intelligent robotics.

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• Foxglove — Foxglove is visualization and management for temporal and multimodal data. It's used by robotics companies to scale and accelerate development.
• Antioch — Antioch is the development and simulation platform for autonomy teams to accelerate timelines, rigorously evaluate autonomous systems, and deploy with confidence.
• HealthNow — HealthNow provides accessible healthcare services that give you control of your health. Manage how you access care, when you need it.

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• Drosera — Drosera is a decentralized incident response system that uses hidden security intentions to contain and mitigate attacks.
• bbox — bbox offers professional trading on the Decentralized Perpetual Exchange and hybrid markets.
• Delegate — Delegate focuses on increasing the security of on-chain identities and digital asset management such as NFTs and ERC20 tokens.

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• Cameo — Cameo is a marketplace where fans can book personalized video shoutouts from their favorite people.Cameo's mission is to create the most personalized and authentic fan experiences in the world. We're a marketplace where users can book personalized video shoutouts from their favorite people. We currently partner with thousands of talentacross all verticals. Cameo’s offices are in 1871 and we are proud to be part of Chicago’s thriving technology and startup community.
• Ro — Ro is a healthcare company designed to help you meet your health goals. We connect patients with US-licensed healthcare professionals all online. Get started today.
• Better Place Forests — Better Place Forests protects and maintains memorial forests where families can spread the ashes of loved ones, sustainably honoring their memories. Choose your memorial tree today for a forever legacy.

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• Evolv — Evolv is equipping brands with the technology to create immersive experiences for their customers.
• Ceramic Network — Ceramic Network is a provider of protocols for decentralized and composable data applications. The network decentralizes application databases, making data universally composable and reusable across applications. It consists of three core parts: a highly-scalable, decentralized infrastructure for data availability and consensus, a marketplace ofcommunity-created data models, and a suite of standard APIs for storing, updating, and retrieving data from those models.
• Ignite Tournaments — Ready to take your mobile games to the next level? Join Ignite Tournaments and compete in real money esports tournaments. Download our app now and win big!

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• GoHenry — GoHenry's debit card and app lets kids ages 6-18 learn practical money management skills that they can go out and apply in the real world.
• Ohai.ai — Say ohai to your AI assistant. Your new assistant, O, is just a text message away.
• Noula — Take control of your hormonal health. Get your at-home hormone test and personalized, science-backed plan to feel your best, finally.