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Provenia is building PASS Key, a trust layer for high-value physical objects. A small embedded security element, which combines a physically unclonable function (PUF) with a secure cryptographic module, is attached to or built into an object at its point of origin. At enrollment, it records a cryptographic measurement of the object's own physical features: the weave and surface of a canvas, the stitch pattern inside a handbag, the micro-features of a machined part. The chip and the object are bound together. Anyone authorized can verify the object with a reader. If someone cuts the tag out and moves it to a fake, the chip still responds, but the object no longer matches and verification fails. Each verification adds to a tamper-evident provenance record, so ownership, servicing and transfers build a history that can't be quietly rewritten. Brands, insurers, marketplaces and owners access that record through a subscription API. The hardware is a low-cost, one-time component; the recurring value is in the trust record. The problem Counterfeiting drains billions from luxury brands, collectors, insurers and manufacturers. Today's defenses share one weakness: the proof of authenticity can be separated from the thing it describes. Paper certificates get forged. Holograms, QR codes and NFC tags get copied or transplanted onto counterfeits. Blockchain ledgers record whatever they're told, and if the item doesn't match the entry, the ledger can't tell. The result is fraud in resale markets, disputed insurance claims, devalued genuine goods and eroding trust. Why now The building blocks are proven and affordable: PUFs, secure elements and high-resolution surface imaging. What hasn't existed is an architecture that ties them to the object itself. Provenia's patent-pending design does that. Where we start We start with luxury handbags, watches and fine art, where a single counterfeit costs thousands and brands guard their names closely.

Finthos is an Agentic AI Operating System for Family Offices to automate deal flow intelligence, portfolio monitoring, cash flow planning, and governance/compliance reporting.

ZenZAgents is building a managed AI workforce platform for computer-based work. We create, configure and support AI workers that work alongside a customer's employees on repetitive, screen-based workflows, with the customer's team staying in control and approving sensitive actions. Each AI worker is built to order on one platform, so new workers can be created, configured, supervised and improved faster than the last. Our first AI worker, the Manual QA Agent, is built and has been demoed: it reads assigned Jira requirements, designs manual test cases, asks for human approval, and publishes approved cases into Qase. The Recruiting Agent is next. We are early-stage: pre-customer and moving into our first pilots.

## About Wegathr We believe some of life's most meaningful moments happen when we step out of our routines and experience something new — with the right people, in the right place. Wegathr is building a new kind of experience company, creating opportunities for people to explore, learn, connect, and grow. From wellness retreats and creative workshops to cultural gatherings and immersive journeys, we're bringing together experiences that make life richer and more meaningful. Our ambition goes beyond organising events. We're building a trusted destination for discovering exceptional experiences, powered by thoughtful curation, passionate creators, and outstanding execution. We work with facilitators, artists, experts, and experience creators to turn ideas into memorable real-world experiences. We're starting in India, with Bengaluru as our home base, and expanding our horizons to destinations around the world. Wegathr is at an early stage, which means we're not just growing a business — we're shaping what it becomes. Every person who joins has the opportunity to take ownership, experiment, build from the ground up, and help define a category we're excited to be part of. **We're here to make it easier for people to step out, discover more, and experience life together.**

Open Room is a highly curated community for founders, solopreneurs and entrepreneurs who want people around them they can be honest with, learn from and build alongside. Members include YC and Techstars alumni, repeat and exited founders, experienced operators and first-time entrepreneurs. We interview every applicant and match groups of around 10-15 people based on their company’s stage, experience and current challenges. The same group meets online twice a month for 75 minutes, guided by a facilitator. Conversations cover finding customers, product-market fit, growth, fundraising, hiring, cofounder relationships and the personal side of building. Members share firsthand experience, challenge each other’s thinking and follow up on next steps. Over time, people know your situation without needing the whole story again. Beyond the calls, members have access to community introductions and feedback, an Ask for Help board, guest speakers, 20-minute office hours with our founders and member perks. We also built a free cofounder matching platform, open worldwide with no Open Room membership required. People share their background and what they’re looking for, and we personally suggest matches with a written explanation. Introductions happen only when both people are interested. It’s for people already building, exploring an idea or looking for a company to join. Open Room was founded by Itay Forer and Alex Prober. Itay scaled a YC-backed company from three founders to 400+ employees before a strategic merger and now coaches founders and CEOs worldwide. Alex has built and scaled venture-backed and bootstrapped businesses, sold products and companies, and worked as a founder, CTO and investor. We’re building Open Room around a simple belief: the right people can change both the business you build and your experience of building it.