Alix is a comprehensive, expert-led service that simplifies estate settlements for families during difficult times. By handling various post-funeral tasks such as finding insurance accounts, notifying government agencies, and managing loans and accounts, Alix allows families to focus on what matters most. Founded by Alexandra Mysoor and Hugh Tamassia, the company aims to reduce the time spent on estate settlement tasks by up to 95%, ensuring that no family has to settle an estate alone. With a mission to preserve wealth across generations, Alix is positioned to address the growing need for estate planning and settlement services as wealth transfers increase in the coming decades.

Angel AI Company is an AI platform that offers kids between the ages of five and twelve an age-appropriate online experience.

Appa Health offers a mentorship program for teens aged 13-18, connecting them with college-graduate role models who provide support for various challenges such as anxiety, school stress, and identity issues. The program is backed by a clinical advisory board with over 25 years of combined experience from prestigious institutions like Harvard and Yale. Appa's unique approach combines mentorship with research-backed strategies to enhance motivation, confidence, and well-being, making it a valuable resource for teens navigating their formative years. With a focus on meaningful connections and personal growth, Appa Health positions itself as a leader in teen mental health support.

Cocoon is an employee leave management software that automates compliance, claims, and payroll for organizations, enabling a seamless experience for employees during pivotal life moments. Founded in 2020, Cocoon aims to simplify the complexities of leave management by codifying FMLA and state leave laws, thus reducing risks for distributed companies. The platform empowers employees to privately plan their leave in under 10 minutes, saving organizations an average of $12,515 per leave in recouped benefits payments. With a focus on user experience and automation, Cocoon positions itself as a modern solution in the HR technology space, catering to companies of various sizes across the United States.

Common Sense is dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology. We empower parents, teachers, and policymakers by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help them harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids’ lives. Common Sense Media helps families make smart media choices. We offer the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based and educational ratings and reviews for movies, games, apps, TV shows, websites, books, and music. Our Parent Concerns and Parent Blog help families understand and navigate the problems and possibilities of raising children in the digital age. Common Sense Education provides teachers and schools with free research-based classroom tools to help students harness technology for learning and life. Our K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum and interactive games teach students how to make safe, smart, and ethical decisions in the digital world. And our revolutionary educational rating system, Graphite, helps educators discover, use, and share high-quality digital products that propel student learning. Common Sense Kids Action has a mission to make kids and education our nation’s top priority. Kids Action works with policymakers, industry leaders, legislators, and a grassroots community of concerned parents and teachers to promote access to high quality digital learning experiences with well-trained teachers; ensure all kids are able to harness the power of technology, while also keeping their personal information private and protected; advocate for access for all children to high quality early education and early childhood services; and fight to reduce the highest rate of childhood poverty in 40 years.

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Joy Parenting Club is a comprehensive platform designed to support parents through expert advice and personalized resources. With services like Joy On Call, parents have 24/7 access to specialists in sleep, feeding, and behavioral coaching, ensuring they receive tailored guidance for their unique challenges. The company differentiates itself by providing verified information and support from experienced professionals, fostering a community that embraces the complexities of parenthood. Joy has gained traction by helping thousands of families navigate early parenthood, positioning itself as a trusted resource in the parenting space.

Kinside is a child care platform that connects working parents with child care providers, offering real-time availability, enrollment management, and support for employers and government agencies. The company aims to create a transparent and efficient child care ecosystem, helping families find suitable care quickly and easily. With a focus on improving community outcomes, Kinside partners with various stakeholders to enhance access to quality child care. Their platform is designed to save time for both parents and providers, with features that streamline the enrollment process and provide valuable data for decision-making.

Transforming how family caregivers are seen and valued within our healthcare systems.

Milo is a new AI-powered partner for parents and caregivers that takes on the invisible load of running and raising a family. Backed by Y Combinator, OpenAI, and Magnify Ventures, we're reimagining how technology can make everyday parenting lighter and more delight-filled.

At Misalud Health, we believe that living a healthy life is a fundamental right. We are working to combine technology with a network of Spanish-speaking healthcare professionals who understand the unique health circumstances of Latino workers and their families.

Papa is a new kind of care, built on human connection. Across the country, health plans and employers look to Papa to provide vital social support by pairing older adults and families with Papa Pals, trained and vetted companions, who provide a helping hand and an open ear, resulting in less loneliness and better health. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Miami, Papa is backed by Canaan, Tiger Global Management, Comcast Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, TCG, Initialized Capital, and Seven Seven Six, among other revered institutional and individual investors. We envision a world where no one has to go it alone.