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GitLab began in 2011 when Dmitriy Zaporozhets started building an open-source Git repository management application, with Valeriy Sizov contributing to the early project. By 2026, GitLab marketed a DevSecOps platform intended to cover much of the software-development lifecycle in a single application.
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Cerence became an independent company in October 2019 when Nuance Communications spun off its automotive business. By 2026 Cerence develops AI software used by carmakers for voice assistants, conversational interfaces and connected cockpit experiences.
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Mensch und Maschine was founded in Germany in 1984 by Adi Drotleff and built a business around computer-aided design software and related distribution. In 2026 Mensch und Maschine provides CAD, CAM, engineering software and implementation services across Europe and other markets.
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Zeta Global was founded in 2007 by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley to build data-driven marketing technology. By 2026, Zeta sold an AI-assisted marketing cloud used by large brands to manage customer data, audience targeting and multichannel campaigns.
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Agora was founded in 2014 by Tony Zhao, a former WebEx engineer, to provide developers with APIs for real-time voice and video communication. By 2026 Agora provides real-time engagement infrastructure for applications in social, education, gaming, commerce and other interactive categories.
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THG was founded in Manchester in 2004 by Matthew Moulding and John Gallemore as The Hut Group, initially building internet retail operations. In 2026 THG operates consumer and technology businesses including beauty and nutrition, with the group continuing to simplify its portfolio.
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Aeluma was founded in 2019 to commercialise compound-semiconductor technology on large-diameter silicon substrates. The company developed photonic and sensor technologies aimed at applications including communications, sensing and computing, and became a US public-market semiconductor company.
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M3 was established in Japan in September 2000 as So-net M3, initially using the internet to connect pharmaceutical companies with medical professionals. By 2026, M3 operated digital healthcare platforms that connect physicians, pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organisations and other healthcare participants.
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D2L was founded in 1999 by John Baker while he was a university student in Waterloo, Canada, with the goal of improving digital learning. By 2026 D2L provides learning-platform software for education and corporate training, with analytics and AI increasingly integrated into course delivery and administration.
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Auction Technology Group grew from a portfolio of specialist auction marketplaces, with roots including the UK-based-saleroom.com business and later acquisitions such as Proxibid and LiveAuctioneers. In 2026 Auction Technology Group provides online marketplaces and software connecting auctioneers with bidders across art, industrial equipment and other specialist categories.
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