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Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the US, UK, and Europe, bringing millions together to shop, sell, and connect around the things they love. Founded in 2019, Whatnot has rapidly grown into a community-driven marketplace with over 250 categories ranging from collectibles like trading cards and sneakers to fashion, electronics, and beauty products. The platform transforms online shopping into an entertaining, interactive experience where sellers host live auctions and buyers can participate in real-time, creating a unique fusion of commerce and community. Whatnot has experienced extraordinary growth, achieving 20x sales growth in 2021 and becoming the most valuable independent livestream shopping company in the US by September 2021. The company operates as a remote co-located team with hubs across the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, and Germany, employing hundreds of technologists, designers, and creative problem solvers. With backing from prestigious investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Y Combinator, Whatnot continues to innovate at the intersection of e-commerce, entertainment, and social connection, enabling anyone to turn their passion into a thriving business.

At Aretum, we believe that exceptional work comes from a collaborative environment where every team member's voice matters. We thrive on diversity of thought, respecting that different opinions drive innovation. Our technical experts don't just deliver solutions - they mentor less seasoned professionals and build supportive teams that enable career growth. We're committed to operational excellence and accountability, where every team member takes ownership of their commitments and continuously strives for quality. When you join Aretum, you surround yourself with people who challenge the traditional ways of doing things and push boundaries to create lasting impact for our federal customers. Our culture emphasizes continuous learning and agility in a rapidly changing landscape. From internal TechTalks to company-sponsored training, we prioritize professional development that keeps our teams at the forefront of industry trends. We offer industry-leading paid time off, flex time, and supportive work-life balance because we know that well-rested, engaged employees deliver their best work. Whether working virtually or in our comfortable office spaces, Aretum team members collaborate across disciplines and sectors to solve complex federal challenges. We're a people-first organization where trust, integrity, and transparency form the foundation of every client relationship and internal partnership.

We're on a mission to help data scientists use data to teach ML/AI models how to make the best predictions. HumanSignal (formerly Heartex) is the team behind Label Studio, the world's most popular open source data labeling platform with over 250,000 users. We believe that building AI systems that actually work requires real human oversight - people giving meaning to data in ways that models can learn from. That's why we built tools that let teams configure every aspect of the annotation process, capture nuanced human decisions, and scale operations with automation. Our founding team came together after summiting Stok Kangri in the Himalayas - yes, we were talking about data science at 20,187 feet. Since starting in 2019, we've raised $30M from investors like Redpoint Ventures and Unusual Ventures, and we've helped teams at Zendesk, Outreach, Trivago, and many others build better AI. We're remote-first with people across North America, Europe, and South America. We're growing fast, but we're staying focused on the same thing: making it possible for any organization to turn their raw data into something AI systems can actually learn from.

Welvaart is a Portuguese technology consulting and digital marketing company founded in 2023, headquartered in Lisbon. Operating at the intersection of Technology Consulting and Digital Marketing, the company empowers businesses to innovate, grow, and thrive in an ever-changing world. With a team of 11-50 professionals, Welvaart has established itself as a strategic partner for companies in Portugal and beyond, combining creativity, technology, and strategy to drive brands and businesses forward. The company delivers comprehensive solutions across two main service lines: Technology Consulting (including Outsourcing, Turnkey Projects with Agile Delivery Squads, Nearshore services, and Recruitment & Selection) and Digital Marketing (encompassing Visual Identity, Web Design, Social Media management, SEO, and Communication). Welvaart's philosophy is rooted in Human Centered Design, with management based on professionalism, honesty, and rigor. Their mission is 'digital for everyone through solutions that empower people and ideas,' guided by core values of Passion, Leadership, Commitment, and Learning. The company has garnered praise from clients like NOS and ULS for their strategic partnership, agile response to needs, and genuine human approach to projects.

TheGuarantors is a fintech leader transforming the rental landscape by making housing more accessible and secure for everyone. As the #1 lease guarantee provider nationwide, the company has processed over 1 million renter applications and currently protects $6 billion in lease value across 3.5 million enrolled units. Founded by Julien Bonneville after he personally experienced the challenges of renting without established credit, TheGuarantors now works with 9 of the country's top 10 real estate operators. Powered by advanced AI underwriting models trained on 500 million+ data points, TheGuarantors delivers approval decisions in just 9.6 seconds - processing one application every 30 seconds. Their dual-platform solution helps qualified renters who might otherwise be denied access to their dream homes, while simultaneously providing property owners with comprehensive protection against defaults, damages, vacancy, and more. Named among Inc. 5000's fastest-growing companies, Forbes' Best Startup Employers, and Deloitte's Technology Fast 500, TheGuarantors continues to expand its impact across the multifamily, student housing, and single-family rental sectors.

iCapital is a leading global financial technology company powering the world's alternative investment marketplace. Founded in 2013, the company has transformed access to private markets through a comprehensive platform that streamlines the complex process of alternative investing. With $880 billion of global volume activity on platform, including $220 billion in global alternative assets, iCapital delivers a complete end-to-end operating system that automates and integrates with clients' existing infrastructure. The company employs more than 1,750 people across 16 offices worldwide, including New York, Greenwich, Zurich, Lisbon, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and Toronto. iCapital's secure platform delivers comprehensive management capabilities for education, transactions, data flows, analytics, and client support throughout the investment lifecycle. The company has been recognized consistently for its innovation, including CNBC World's Top Fintech Companies for 2024 and Forbes Fintech 50 for seven consecutive years since 2018.