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We believe winning goes beyond the pitch and into the community. Chicago House AC shares the values of all Chicagoans with a special emphasis on social justice, racial equality, inclusion, serving the underserved, and having fun while doing it. Chicago House AC will actively work to make Chicago a better place through philanthropy, service, winning trophies, and inspiring Chicagoans to stand at the forefront of their communities to create lasting change. Of Chicago. For Chicago. By Chicago.

Inkwise.ai is an AI-powered platform that helps users craft professional documents by extracting and integrating key information from uploaded files. It offers industry-specific templates, intelligent content extraction, and a referencing system that ensures factual accuracy. Users can easily create reports, articles, and other documents while interacting with their data through AI-driven features like predictive writing and a chat tool. The platform is suitable for professionals across various fields, including finance, legal, HR, marketing, and more.

We are a women-centric rideshare and community mobility company, prioritizing womens safety, comfort, and empowerment. Our platform connects female drivers and riders for secure rides. By fostering a community of mutual support and trust, we aim to create an environment where women can travel with confidence, and professional drivers can thrive while making a positive impact.

ChargerHelp! pioneers the future of EV charging with our innovative Reliability as a Service (RaaS) solution. Addressing core challenges in EVSE Operation & Maintenance (O&M), our data-driven approach maximizes charger uptime. Partnering with industry leaders and emphasizing community empowerment, were committed to elevating EVSE infrastructure reliability. Lets redefine the future of EV charging together. 🚗⚡

MicroVentures connects angel investors with startups. It is the first online, equity based crowdfunding platform to enable venture capital financing. MicroVentures provides founders access to early stage capital, and accredited investors opportunities to invest in private equity. It is also the first broker/dealer in the U.S. to help startups raise capital in exchange for equity.

Averecion provides the governance layer for AI agents deployed in regulated and high-risk environments. What we do: Pre-execution controls that intercept every agent action before it executes—preventing unauthorized data access, unapproved transactions, and policy violations in real time. How it works: • Cryptographic handshakes verify every agent decision • Policy-driven guardrails enforce context-aware rules • Earned autonomy scales permissions based on agent track record • Tamper-evident audit logs support compliance (EU AI Act, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR) Why it matters: Traditional log-and-hope tooling cant stop AI agents from acting—Averecion sits inline as unbypassable middleware, giving enterprises the confidence to deploy autonomous systems safely. Built for AI platform providers, enterprise AI teams, and compliance officers managing high-stakes automation.

DefenceWorks, LTD is a Canadian enterprise dedicated to strengthening the nation’s commercial and defense industrial base through innovation, collaboration, and advanced manufacturing. Our mission is to connect emerging technologies, industry partners, and strategic programs that reinforce Canada’s sovereign capabilities, supply chain resilience, and industrial modernization. From aerospace and space systems to critical infrastructure and defense technology, DefenceWorks operates at the intersection of public and private sectors — driving growth, innovation, and workforce development across Canada’s strategic industries. We work closely with federal agencies, research institutions, and industry leaders to advance dual-use technology solutions, foster international collaboration, and support sustainable industrial development aligned with Canada’s national interests and global competitiveness. Core Focus Areas: Industrial Base Strengthening & Technology Acceleration Advanced Manufacturing & Defense Innovation Dual-Use Technology Integration (Commercial + Defense) Strategic Partnerships & Policy Alignment Workforce Development & Supply Chain Resilience 🌐 Empowering Canada’s industrial edge — one innovation at a time.

SpaceTech Limited is a forward-looking technical consultancy service for space dedicated to expanding with the growing space sector through, engineering support opportunities, and research technology development. SpaceTech Limited bridges the gap between commercial and military operations capabilities for space.

We believe winning goes beyond the pitch and into the community. Chicago House AC shares the values of all Chicagoans with a special emphasis on social justice, racial equality, inclusion, serving the underserved, and having fun while doing it. Chicago House AC will actively work to make Chicago a better place through philanthropy, service, winning trophies, and inspiring Chicagoans to stand at the forefront of their communities to create lasting change. Of Chicago. For Chicago. By Chicago.

Matr (matter) Ventures offers accredited individuals, wealth advisors, family offices, and institutional investors access to inclusive investments across deep tech software companies (applied artificial intelligence, automation, machine learning, and computer vision), all with a commitment to superior risk-adjusted returns and impact. Matr primarily sources proprietary deals through its network and is fueled by a world-class team, an expert Investment Committee, and a network of 400+ Advisors. ATTN INVESTORS: Weve completed our first fund close and are approaching a subsequent close.