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Autopoiesis Sciences is developing AI research tools that help scientists plan and carry out scientific discovery.

CyCal provides salon-management software combining payments, bookings and customer relationships.

French fintech automating invoice follow-up and accounts receivable for finance teams.

Lorazzo sells kitchen and bathroom fittings for Indian homes through its own store and retail channels.

Fuel Ventures funds back UK technology companies from pre-Seed through Series A, combining initial investments with follow-on capital.

IndigoTex develops wool denim and waterless wool finishing processes for textile manufacturers and apparel brands.

AI-powered physics simulation software for semiconductor and hardware design.

Provides treasury software for cross-border transfers between multinational companies' entities.

Subliminal develops unito, an ERP platform for midsized companies that combines core business functions in one database.

WhiteLab Genomics uses AI to design genetic medicines and develop bio-assets for cell, RNA and DNA therapies.

Hexafarms uses wireless sensors and AI to help commercial horticulture growers understand crop conditions and improve growing decisions.

Banks use Capitolis to optimize exposures and balance sheets, while its marketplace connects them with institutional sources of capital. Its FX novation and portfolio optimization tools restructure portfolios and release financial capacity.

SafeLoc Systems develops real-time positioning technology to improve safety and track people, vehicles and assets in industrial environments.

Digital-asset trading and financial infrastructure for individual and institutional users.

Vocca develops AI assistants that manage patient calls, appointments and routine administration for healthcare providers.

Phiten develops and sells body-care products and recovery services for everyday consumers and athletes.

An online healthcare store where people compare care options and upfront prices, book visits and order medications or lab tests.

Hadrian helps enterprise security teams discover exposed systems and validate exploitable weaknesses.

Terra Charge installs and operates electric-vehicle charging infrastructure and provides charging and payment services for drivers.

Essen operates vehicle-based advertising and develops sensor systems for municipal water-leak surveys.

Echelon helps enterprises and government organisations in Saudi Arabia select, localise and deploy AI technologies.

Exobot develops myoelectric bionic hands that translate muscle signals into grip movements, working with amputees and clinical prosthetics partners in India.

CurvetAI gives individuals, teams and educational institutions one workspace for using and comparing multiple AI models.

API infrastructure for moving money globally over stablecoin and traditional payment rails.

Milan company using AI to generate qualified sales meetings for B2B teams.

Furientis develops interceptor missiles designed for affordable production at scale.

Santé gives wine and spirits retailers one system for in-store sales, e-commerce, delivery orders, marketing and subscriptions.

Grenoble company selling support and services for open-source virtualization software.

Scooter helps founders and sales leaders hire salespeople through practical assessments and ranked candidate shortlists.

Ghost builds Core, a personal computer designed to run AI models and agents locally while connecting to a user’s apps, files and devices.