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NCM Services, Inc. provides software design and engineering services to the mobile and handheld device industry. It develops operating systems, related applications and wireless server technology. It provides full software lifecycle development and support, including design specification, software development, project management and quality assurance. The company has worked on a variety of operating systems and environments, including Symbian, WinCE, Palm, RIM, Linux, Unix and Java. In addition, it has an understanding of wireless data technologies, including GSM, GPRS, CDMA and 1XRTT. NCM Services changed its name from Geoworks Corp. in May 2010. The company was founded by Brian P. Dougherty in 1997 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Here Holding Corp. provides digital maps and map content processing services. It provides technical services, including strategic program management, technical customer support, system assessment testing, and customer engineering services. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Pixim, Inc. develops chipsets and digital imaging technology for enterprise security cameras. It offers products for financial, retail, industrial, gaming, school/campus, correctional facility, perimeter, airport, port, train, light rail, and bus security applications worldwide. The company was founded by Abbas El Gamal in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

SmartDrive Systems, Inc. provides driving technology solutions. It specializes in video based safety program and transportation intelligence solutions. The firm serves to the commercial trucking, government, private fleet, distribution, transit bus and rail, utilities, construction, and waste and recycling industries. The company was founded by Gregory V. Mauro, Robert J. Hutter and James Plante in 2004 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

ZipLine Medical, Inc. engages in the development of non-invasive surgical skin closure devices. It offers Zip Surgical,m PreLoc Wound Care, and Zipstitch Consumer platforms. The company was founded by Amir Belson in 2009 and is headquartered in Campbell, CA.

Lex Machina, Inc. provides intellectual property litigation data and predictive analytics. It offers its services to the companies, law firms, consultants and public interest users. The firm brings data to the legal realm and helps companies anticipate, manage and win patent and other IP law suits. The company was founded by Mark Lemley, Joshua Walker and George Gregory in 2006 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

mChron, Inc. develops photo organization and sharing application for mobile phones. The company was founded by Ramesh Jain and Neil Jain in 2012 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

SIPX, Inc. provides a web-based service to manage copyrights and deliver digital documents. It allows content owners to register and annotate documents with metadata, including price rules and conditions of use. The company was founded by Franny Lee, Michael Genesereth and Roland Vogl in 2012 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

DropThought, Inc. engages in the development feedback platform. It focuses on allowing businesses to engage with customers and employees in real time. The company was founded by Karan Chaudhry and Ajith Subramanian Ravi in 2011 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. mainly manufactures and sells cars & vehicle parts. Its operations include production, R&D, sales, after-sales services and purchasing of BMW automobiles in China. The company was founded on May 23, 2003 and it is headquartered in Shenyang, China.

Carrier Fire & Security Americas Corp. manufactures and supplies security and life safety products. It supplies security and life security products to aviation, law enforcement, banking, education, healthcare, mass transit and retail industries. The firm provides access control, integrated security management, system connectivity, detection, video surveillance, life, property protection, and sound and communication solutions. The company is headquartered in Lincolnton, NC.

TTTech Computertechnik AG engages in the provision of aerospace, space, manufacturing and energy market solutions. The company was founded by Stefan Poledna and Gerog Kopetz in 1998 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

X Seed Management Co LLC (XSeed Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Michael G Borrus. The firm is headquartered in Portola Valley, California.

Intelligent Apps GmbH engages in the development of smart phone applications with focus on the passenger transportation and management sector. The firm designs mobile applications that provide users access to taxi booking and transportation services. Its solution areas encompass online taxi booking and reservation, payment processing, direct customer booking, business tours, hotel pick-up service, and employee transportation. The company offers solutions to residential clients, taxi drivers, hotels, and businesses. Intelligent Apps was founded by Jan-Niclaus Mewes and Sven Johannes Külper in June 2009 and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.

Zooz, Inc. provides secure payment solution for retailers and e-commerce websites. The firm offers the flexibility to connect with multiple financial institutions, seamlessly integrate acquirers, e-wallets, alternative payment methods, fraud management and other third-party services, and intelligently route transactions through the entire payment process. It consolidates and analyses all payment data to provide information to merchants to personalize customer experiences online and in-store. The company was founded by Nir Zohar, Oren Levy, Eyal Kotler and Ronen Morecki in 2010 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Sanoma Media Finland Oy operates as a multi-channel media company. It publishes newspapers, tabloids, periodicals, magazines and offers entertainment contents through television, radio, online, and mobile media. The firm also provides real estate and job advertising portal, online marketplace, and product and price comparison services. The company was founded on December 22, 1998 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.

Part of Palo Alto Networks, Inc., ShieldArc, Inc. is a company that provides cloud application security solutions. The company is based in Sunnyvale, CA. The company was founded by Vikrant Karvir, Nishant Doshi. ShieldArc was acquired by Palo Alto Networks, Inc. on May 27, 2015 for $18 million.

HERE International BV operates as a financial holding company with interests in the digital mapping industry. The company is headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

Findmine, Inc. operates a software platform that automatically curates products and product groups for use across merchant?s ecommerce, digital marketing and in-store displays. The company was founded by Costa Itscov and Michelle Bacharach and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Avochato, Inc. develops mobile messaging app which allows to exchange messages. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Wink Robotics, Inc. is engaged in providing beauty services. The company was founded by Nathan Harding, Amundson Kurt and Lynn Heublein and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

Suomalaisen Yhteiskoulun Osakeyhtio provides educational services. The private company is based in Helsinki, Finland.

Tulco, LLC engages in the operation of an investment holding company. The company was founded by Thomas Tull on August 23, 2017 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Solid Power, Inc. manufactures and supplies power batteries. It provides solid-state batteries. The company was founded by Doug Campbell, Sehee Lee and Conrad Stoldt in 2012 and is headquartered in Louisville, CO.

TTTech Auto AG engages in the manufacture of safety software and hardware platforms for automobiles. It offers products for automotive driving, testing tools, engine control unit and displays, and automotive ethernet. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

HERE Technologies provides mapping and location data and related services to individuals and companies. The company is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Piva Inc. (Piva Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Ricardo Angel & Adzmel Adznan. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Digital Charging Solutions GmbH engages in the development and distribution of digital public charging solutions for automobile manufacturers and fleet operators. The firm offers integrated digital solutions for electric car public charging stations. It also focuses on charging station and account management, as well as charging station finder and integrated authentication. The company was founded in February 2017 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

YOUR NOW Holding GmbH functions as an investment holding company. The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Part of Stellantis NV, Share Now GmbH is a car-sharing company based in Berlin, Germany. The German company offers easy rentals, flexible rates, and iconic cars with no paperwork or monthly commitments. Customers can earn points and unlock rewards through the Share Now Rewards program. Brigitte Courtehoux has been the CEO of the company since 2023. Share Now was acquired by GHM Mobile Development GmbH on July 18, 2022 for $273.61 million.

Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. is an engineered materials company, which focuses on dramatically improving energy storage. It enables higher energy density batteries for smaller, lighter, longer-lasting wearable & portable electronics, mass adoption of electric vehicles, and practical use of renewable energy. The company was founded by Gene Berdichevsky, Gleb Yushin and Alex Jacobs in 2011 and is headquartered in Alameda, CA.