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Abaxx
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Abaxx Technologies operates Abaxx Exchange, a commodity futures exchange and clearinghouse that delivers smarter market infrastructure for global commodity markets. The exchange introduces centrally-cleared, physically-deliverable futures and derivatives for LNG, carbon, battery materials, and gold, providing better price discovery and risk management.
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Bacon
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Bacon is a flexible work marketplace that connects gig workers with local companies for on-demand hourly shifts. Workers find and book single shifts through the Bacon app and receive quick payment upon completion. The platform serves both job seekers looking for flexible work and businesses needing on-demand hourly labor.
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Bumped
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Bumped is a Portland, OR-based fintech startup that allows consumers to earn fractional shares of stock as loyalty rewards for purchases made at partner retailers. The company raised $10.4M and launched a consumer app covering over 1,000 retailers. In 2022, Bumped partnered with Maritz Motivation to bring stock-based rewards to consumer loyalty programs broadly.
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CrowdStreet
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CrowdStreet is a private market investing platform headquartered in the United States that gives accredited investors direct access to alternative investment opportunities including private equity, private credit, commercial real estate, and venture capital.
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DryPowder
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Drypowder is a financial operating system for the building materials and construction industries that automates accounts receivable and collections workflows and digitizes billing. The platform integrates with ERP systems to help construction suppliers streamline payment collection and centralize AR data. Drypowder was acquired by ECI Software Solutions.
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Enduring Planet
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Enduring Planet provides founder-friendly working capital and fractional CFO services to climate startups and small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2021, the company focuses on early-stage climate companies that have been awarded government grants, and raised a $12M second fund in 2026.
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FlexPoint
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FlexPoint is an accounts receivable and payments automation platform purpose-built for managed service providers (MSPs) and the businesses they serve. It consolidates billing operations under one roof, enabling MSPs to streamline payment collection and financial workflows.
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FundMiner
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FundMiner is a fund management and donor reporting platform for fundraising organizations. It aggregates and organizes siloed fund data into a single workflow, connecting existing systems to unify fund management, donor reporting, and stakeholder engagement. It is available as a Blackbaud marketplace application.
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Giftango
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Giftango is a Portland, Oregon-based digital gifting solutions provider founded in 2005 that enables merchants to sell and deliver electronic gift cards via email and mobile devices. The company raised $5 million in funding and was acquired by InComm in January 2013.
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GoalSetter
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Goalsetter is a financial technology company offering a family savings and financial education platform with savings goals, allowance tracking, and parental controls designed to build financial literacy in children. It also provides a classroom-focused platform covering budgeting, credit, investing, and long-term planning. Banking services are provided through Webster Bank, N.A., Member FDIC.
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Goodwell
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Goodwell Co. is a Portland, Oregon-based sustainable oral care company that makes biodegradable toothbrushes with recycled aluminum handles and replaceable bristle heads, enabling consumers to avoid buying an entirely new toothbrush each time. The company won PitchfestNW 2019 and has been featured on CNBC for its environmentally conscious approach to everyday oral care.
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Gratis
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Gratis is a personal care and cosmetics retail chain headquartered in Turkey, founded in 2009. It has grown to become one of the most widespread beauty and personal care retailers in the country, offering a broad assortment of cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and fragrance products.
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Nectarine Credit
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Nectarine Credit is a credit application and credit decisioning software platform for small and medium-sized businesses. It has modernized trade credit with digital applications, bank verifications, vendor references, and fraud protection, serving enterprise and Fortune-tier clients.
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Paerpay
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Paerpay is a Boston-based fintech company founded in 2017 that provides restaurants and merchants with a contactless payment solution requiring no changes to existing hardware or credit card processors. The platform allows guests to pay without downloading an app, enabling frictionless checkout nationwide.
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Paydici
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Paydici operates an end-to-end platform for government agencies and organizations that automates generating and distributing paper statements, processing paper checks, and accepting online payments via credit card, debit card, or electronic methods. It is a third-party payment services provider enabling convenient online payment processing for public agencies.
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PredictionStrike
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PredictionStrike is a simulated sports stock market platform that lets fans buy and sell virtual shares of professional athletes as if they were stocks, enabling engagement with athlete performance through a financial lens. The company raised a $10 million Series A round in September 2023.
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Rock Paper Coin
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Rock Paper Coin is a contract, invoice, and payment automation platform purpose-built for wedding and event professionals. It provides templates, payment processing, and alerts accessible via desktop or mobile. The company reports that 84% of its invoices are paid promptly through the platform.
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Tab
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Tab is a Y Combinator-backed platform that gives independent tourism businesses tools to improve their online presence, be discovered by travelers, and take direct bookings. It is focused on revolutionizing the way travelers discover, plan, and book travel experiences directly with local operators.
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Tilt
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Tilt is a fintech company that provides cash advances and credit cards to underserved consumers by evaluating income and spending patterns rather than traditional credit scores alone. Named among next billion-dollar startups, Tilt reports that 3 in 4 customers are approved for cash or credit through its platform.
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Upwardli
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Upwardli is a financial technology company that provides credit-building tools designed specifically for immigrants, international students, visa-holders, and newcomers to U.S. financial services. Its Credit Builder product reports recurring payments to Experian, helping users establish a U.S. credit history without requiring an existing credit profile.