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Meet the 14 companies launching out of the Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator

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Andiamo uses machine learning, 3D simulation and 3D printing to create custome braces for children with cerebral palsy, bringing down the cost and improving outcomes for clinicians, patients and families alike. Frontrunner combines sports betting with the flexibility of the stock market.

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Sneaker fit startup Neatsy.ai gets $1M seed after B2B pivot

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Neasty’s approach relies on 3D scanning technology found in the iPhone X or later (aka, the TruthDepth camera for FaceID) — so (currently) it only works for a subset of iOS users. Neatsy wants to reduce sneaker returns with 3D foot scans. Turns out that Pronation is the main factor in injuries in running sports.

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Motosumo scores $6M to spin up a challenge to Peloton

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The new funding will go on doubling its network of spin class instructors across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, expanding its tech team and upping its marketing. “The B2C marketing is just kicking in now and the performance with our early members is very positive over the past few months with an average session rating of 4.9

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Extra Crunch’s top 10 stories of 2020

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Alex Wilhelm uses his weekday column The Exchange to keep a close eye on “private companies, public markets and the gray space in between,” but one effort stood out: An overview of six API-based startups that were “raising capital in rapid-fire fashion” when many companies were trying to find their COVID-19 footing. .

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Emperia is helping brands like Bloomingdales build shopping experiences in VR

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With Emperia, brands can put on live events with hosts that walk them through a virtual space, or customize exhibits and displays with 3D models and images of real-world inventory. Despite competition from vendors like Obsess and ByondXR, Emperia has 45 customers across sectors including fashion, beauty, luxury apparel and sports.

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Ready Player Me, a platform to build dynamic cross-game avatars for virtual worlds, raises $56M led by a16z

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That work led to the company aggregating a proprietary database of more than 20,000 face scans, created using the company’s own 3D scanners. It can also work off 3D images. Wolf3D still has a site as you can see from the link above, although the site hasn’t been updated since 2021, when Ready Player Me was unveiled.

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Upp wants to add more broccoli to the plant-protein mix using big automation

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“They’ve using a depth-sensing camera with the 3D piece in it to determine the size of that head. Upp envisages the dried broccoli protein being used in a range of products — from sports-style protein drinks to pre-prepared meals and baked goods. Spain and California.

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