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GR3N SA

GR3N SA is a Swiss company founded in 2011 that developed an innovative process, based on the application of microwave technology to an alkaline hydrolysis, which provides an economically viable recycling process of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), allowing the industrial implementation. This new process can potentially change how PET is recycled worldwide, with huge benefits both for the recycling industry and for all the polyester value chain. In the past, many efforts were made to transfer chemical recycling from research labs to industry but the economic aspects blocked the proposed solutions. Thanks to the DEMETO (Depolymerization by MicrowavE TechnolOgy) technology developed by gr3n this approach becomes real. gr3n has a massive advantage with respect to its competitors because it can supply a chemical recycling solution (i.e., closing the PET lifecycle, offering polymer grade material, treating waste, lowering carbon footprint) providing cost savings for players in the value chain. The input materials for the process can be post-consumer and/or post-industrial polyesters, both from bottles (colored, colorless, transparent, opaque) and textile (100% polyester but also with up to 30% of other materials like PU, cotton, polyether-polyurea, etc.). The reaction output is a mixture of building block derivatives, which are then isolated and purified. Monomers can be endlessly re-polymerized to provide brand-new virgin PET or any other polymer that is using one of the monomers. As mentioned for the depolymerization step, every time we run a polymerization, we obtain a brand new polymer, where the technical features depend on the monomer purity and the polymerization conditions.

phab

phab was born from a single question we’ve asked ourselves for years: why do we have to choose between healthy and tasty? life is complicated as is. our snacks shouldn’t be. ?♂️ and so, with a nutritionist at the helm, scientists by our side, and major foodies in the team, we decided to make snacking superheroes that prove you can have the best of both worlds. ? our mission is to help each of us make that easy switch to better snacking. with 80% of Indians being deficient in protein, we put the macronutrient at the forefront of our protein-powered snack revolution. with phab, you get no trans fats, no GMOs, no harmful sugars, no cutting corners, no BS. just all of the good stuff and none of the guilt. ? our range of products includes: milkshakes + protein, energy and granola bars + protein and superfood bombs + protein powders ?find us in major grocery stores or online marketplaces across India ? learn more at getphab.com ? follow us at instagram.com/getphab

Radley Health

RadleyCare’s mission is to enable adults with severe mental illness, and their families, to live amazing lives. Our long term vision is to offer a full suite of psychiatric services to patients, which will improve quality of life and simultaneously decrease the total cost of healthcare. Our entry point is through Peer Recovery Support and Family Peer Support. We couldn't be more excited to bring these valuable services to more people in the State of Ohio. Please join us on our journey to live amazing lives.

Arpio

Arpio protects cloud environments from catastrophic events such as outages and ransomware attacks with comprehensive, automated disaster recovery in AWS & Azure.

WasabiCard

Wasabi is a next-generation payment infrastructure built for Web3 projects and global businesses. Powered by advanced blockchain technology and a robust financial licensing framework, we provide enterprises with a full-stack financial solution that integrates card issuing, global remittance, and crypto payment acceptance in one seamless platform. Available across 200+ countries and regions, Wasabi supports over 500+ global businesses, from digital advertising and global payroll to mass payouts and crypto-native operations. Our solutions are tailored to diverse, high-frequency cross-border payment scenarios. As a compliance-driven platform, Wasabi has obtained key regulatory and industry certifications, including Canada MSB, U.S. MSB, U.S. MTL, PCI DSS Level 1, and Visa TPA. Fully aligned with global card network requirements, Wasabi provides a secure, stable, and scalable payment environment with strong multi-BIN card issuing capabilities — enabling businesses to operate globally with confidence.