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Lectra was founded in France in 1973 by brothers Jean and Bernard Etcheparre and developed early computer-aided design and cutting technology for apparel production. In 2026 Lectra provides software, connected equipment and data services for companies that design, develop and manufacture products made from fabrics and other flexible materials.
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Creotech Instruments grew from a company founded by Polish alumni of CERN and was formally established as Creotech Instruments S.A. in 2012. By 2026 Creotech develops small-satellite platforms, space electronics, ground systems and advanced scientific and quantum-control technologies.
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Omnicell was founded in 1992 by Randall Lipps after he encountered the inefficiency of hospital supply management while a family member was receiving care. By 2026 Omnicell provides automation and software intended to improve medication management across hospitals, pharmacies and other care settings.
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Spire Global was founded in 2012 around small-satellite data services. After selling its maritime business to Kpler in April 2025, it entered 2026 focused on satellite data, analytics, weather, aviation and space services.
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Allient’s corporate roots reach back to Hathaway Corporation, founded in 1939. The public company later divested older instrumentation businesses and adopted the Allied Motion Technologies name in 2003. In 2026 Allient supplies precision technologies used in industrial, medical, aerospace, defence and other engineered systems.
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LegalZoom was founded in 2001 by entrepreneurs including Brian Lee, Brian Liu, Edward Hartman and attorney Robert Shapiro, aiming to make common legal documents and business-formation tasks accessible online. In 2026 LegalZoom provides technology-enabled legal and compliance services for individuals and small businesses, especially around starting and maintaining companies.
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NETGEAR was founded in 1996 by Patrick Lo as a networking business initially associated with Bay Networks. By 2026 NETGEAR focuses on Wi-Fi, networking and connected infrastructure for homes, prosumers and smaller organisations.
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Thomas Siebel founded the company in 2009, initially as C3, with an early focus that moved through energy, cloud and Internet-of-Things use cases before the business centred on enterprise AI. By 2026 C3 AI sells enterprise AI software and applications aimed at large organisations in sectors such as energy, manufacturing, government and defence.
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Ituran was incorporated in Israel in 1994 as a subsidiary of Tadiran and began commercialising location-based and wireless tracking services in 1995. In 2026 Ituran provides stolen-vehicle recovery, fleet management, connected-car and other telematics services, with major operations in Israel and Latin America.
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RaySearch Laboratories was founded in 2000 as a spin-off from Sweden’s Karolinska Institute by Johan Löf and colleagues working on radiation-treatment optimisation. By 2026 RaySearch develops specialist software used by cancer-treatment centres in many countries, subject to regulatory clearance in individual markets.
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