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Riverlution

Riverlution is an environmental social enterprise led by River Stewardship Company, delivering hands-on conservation, training, and community engagement across the UK. Through our Stewardship Partnerships, we work with local authorities, businesses, schools, and volunteers to improve and protect urban and rural waterways. Our programmes combine practical river and habitat management with accredited training, skills development, and inclusive community participation. From invasive species control to litter removal, from school workshops to career-entry apprenticeships, Riverlution creates real, lasting impact — improving biodiversity, reducing flood risk, and building stronger connections between people and the places they care about.

MAX

MAX is building Africa's largest mobility-tech platform and providing commercial drivers with vehicle subscriptions for high-performance and low-emission vehicles, en route to empowering 100 million Africans by giving them tools to create wealth.

FC United of Manchester

FC United of Manchester is the UK’s largest 100% fan-owned football club — founded by supporters who refused to accept that football should be about profit over people. Formed in 2005 by Manchester United fans who stood up against the Glazer takeover, we built something new: a democratic, community-driven club where every member has an equal say, and where the game remains affordable, inclusive, and rooted in local values. Based at Broadhurst Park in Moston, we compete in the Northern Premier League and continue to show that a different kind of football is not only possible, but thriving. As a Community Benefit Society, everything we do is about creating social value — from delivering education and health programmes to running grassroots sport and championing inclusion. We don’t just play football. We use it to bring people together, change lives, and prove that fans, when united, can build something powerful and lasting: ⚽ Responsible ownership in football – Football clubs should serve their supporters and communities, not private interests. We’re committed to transparency, long-term sustainability, and making decisions that benefit the many, not the few. ⚽ Affordable football – The game should be accessible to all. That’s why we keep ticket prices low, offer flexible season tickets, and make sure families, young people, and those on lower incomes aren’t priced out of matchdays. ⚽ Protecting fan culture – Football is nothing without its fans. We’re proud to protect the traditions that make matchdays special—standing terraces, a passionate atmosphere, and a club that listens to supporters, not sponsors. ⚽ Inclusivity – Everyone is welcome at FC United. We believe in football without barriers, bringing people from all backgrounds together through love of the game. ⚽ Sustainability – We’re committed to doing our part for the planet, from backing local green initiatives to making our operations more environmentally friendly. Be part of it!

ZUVEES

Zuvees is a tech-first global e-commerce company backed by prominent VCs. We leverage technology to revolutionise online gifting, a massive global industry valued at over $500 billion.

Marble

Marble is building intelligent, turnkey automation solutions to revolutionize food supply chains, beginning in the meat industry. By integrating food-grade hardware with AI, next-gen software, computer vision, robotics, data analytics, and advanced process engineering, Marble is developing an intelligent technology platform to power the processing facility of the future. Our solutions automate entire processes, enabling processors to reduce labor, optimize yields, and operate more efficiently. All the hardware and software are developed and supported by Marble. If you'd like to learn more or see our technology in action at our innovation center in Lincoln, NE, please email us at hi@seemarble.com or call us at 617-453-8356.