Portfolio news roundup:
July 31 highlights

Jul 31, 2024

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As July ends, here's a brief update on recent developments from 15 portfolio companies:

Modern Picnic

Nanotronics

The Tie

TÖST

Attn: Grace

Amped Innovation

Primal Life Organics

Pure Green

Klarna

Drink Monday

Ivee

Neopenda

SorbiForce

We Are The New Farmers

Automatic

Catch up on more more updates from portcos in Mid-July highlights update.

This launch comes as part of Modern Picnic’s larger strategy to continue to expand consumer reach with strategic retail and distribution partners that align with their brand values.

Earlier this year Modern Picnic has launched on Bloomingdale’s, Maisonette and some independent retailers in the Hamptons, Nantucket, Aspen and more.

GEN V AI model: pre-trained AI model that allows manufacturers to skip the tedious and expensive process of fine-tuning AI to suit their factory’s unique processes.
nSpec LS Air: a quality inspection system with a ~90% cost reduction compared to existing solutions.
nSpec PS Air: an immediate, cost-effective solution for the semiconductor industry to automate quality inspection, allowing them to scale their operations efficiently and stay ahead of yield challenges.

This leap in technology drives up yields, reduces waste, and promotes the adoption of sustainable practices across the manufacturing industry.

This product launch expands The Tie’s institutional-grade offerings.

Tie Terminal's network of hundreds of leading institutions now has in-depth coverage of the Aptos ecosystem, one of the fastest-growing ecosystems in web3.

Sprouts Farmers operates more than 400 stores in 23 states nationwide. This partnership significantly expands TÖST Beverages retail presence.

This strategic partnership between two mission-driven, mom-founded companies aims to enhance support for mothers nationwide, and strengthen both brands' positions in the maternal care market.

This partnership is part of the SNV program that aims to deploy 15,000+ off-grid solar kits in 2024, along with launching other humanitarian projects.

Klarna brings its innovative payment solutions to The Kooples’ customers in France, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and Spain.

Ivee-enabled vehicles will now have access to premium TikTok content, giving TikTok advertisers the opportunity to reach new audiences within Ivee’s measurable and interactive experience.

Plug and Play AccelerateAZ is a prestigious globally recognized accelerator community.

SorbiForce’s is actively preparing for the Plug and Play Demo Day in September and is focused on scaling up their product leveraging high-value networking opportunities.

This collaboration addresses previous supply chain issues and seasonal production fluctuations, ensuring more reliable product delivery.

It has enabled We Are The New Farmers to resume operations without compromising on the quality of their products.

Independent car dealerships on the Automatic platform can now turn loan rejections into opportunities.

Portfolio news roundup:
July 31 highlights

Modern Picnic is now available at Anthropologie

Nanotronics unveils three new products — set to transform global manufacturing with AI

The Tie Terminal launches the Aptos Ecosystem Dashboard

TÖST Beverages launches nationwide in all Sprouts Farmers Market locations

Attn: Grace partners with Pumpspotting

Amped Innovation partners with ACCESS AND MOVE LIMITED, bringing clean energy access to refugee camps in Northern Kenya

Primal Life Organics launches new peroxide-free teeth whitening products – the Real White Teeth Whitening Pens and Strips

Pure Green has made the Inc 5000 list, recognizing it as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

Klarna partners with The Kooples in 7 countries

Drink Monday partners with Prime Wine & Spirits as their distributor in Washington

Ivee partners with TikTok

Neopenda gets featured in the WHO Compendium of Innovative Health Technologies

SorbiForce shares and update from the Plug and Play AccelerateAZ

We Are The New Farmers has resumed operations after a temporary halt, securing a strategic partnership with SimpliiGood

Automatic USA partners with Triton Finance

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