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The Apache Software Foundation

The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) is the global home for open source software, powering some of the world’s most ubiquitous software projects including Apache Airflow, Apache Camel, Apache Cassandra, Apache Groovy, Apache HTTP Server, and Apache Kafka. Established in 1999, The ASF is at the forefront of open source innovation, setting industry standards to advance software for the public good. We sustain open source projects in perpetuity, empowering developers to build communities that endure. Everything we do is open. Everyone is welcome. Learn more at https://apache.org. ASF’s annual Community Over Code event is where open source technologists convene to share best practices and use cases, forge critical relationships, and learn about advancements in their field. https://communityovercode.org/

Mswipe Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Mswipe is a leading digital payment and financial solutions company supporting the growing merchant community across India. Our product suite consists of various POS terminals, from portable palm-size devices to various Smart POS options, QR Code, and the latest launch Boombox that provides alerts via sound and display to merchants. Mswipe is known for launching multiple industry-first products. Further to enable growth, we provide instant digital loans to merchants under the brand Mcapital. Mcapital is the lending arm and a fully owned subsidiary of Mswipe Technologies. Mswipe aims to provide holistic and simple tech-led financial solutions to merchants. Under Banking and Enterprise Solutions, Mswipe works with the largest bank networks, insurance partners, and consumer brands with a national footprint to support their merchants and outlets. We service over 16,000 pin codes covering over 800 cities and towns. Our strength lies in providing end-to-end solutions to our customers and partners which encompasses in-house technology, and a strong service team at all times. Our vision is to strongly contribute to the digital revolution of India and make retail stores across all categories self-reliant.

Sunbit

Developer of a preferred financing and payment method platform designed to split up purchases into easier and smaller payments. The company's platform helps financing in-store purchases for consumers across the credit spectrum, enabling users to eliminate financial waste and passing the savings back to the people.

Whoop

Whoop, Inc. is an American wearable technology company specializing in health and fitness tracking, providing a system that tracks recovery, training, and sleep to help individuals optimize their performance.

Odessa

Leasing industry software company providing loan origination and portfolio-management solutions to some of the largest global brands

Factorial

The business software to manage your whole team. With over 14.000 clients worldwide in more than 95 countries, Factorial is one of the leading business management softwares for SMEs. We provide intuitive solutions that automate and centralize administrative tasks to provide insights and help your business run smoothly. Factorial was founded in 2016 in Barcelona and experienced quick growth due to the fact that so many businesses face the same challenge: wasting time on never-ending manual tasks. A few years later, in 2022, Factorial became a Unicorn, propelling us forward to continue on our mission of providing your business with a one-stop-shop solution for all people processes. Factorial offers solutions like time management, talent management, recruitment, expenses, analytics, document management to name a few. Our all-in-one, user friendly platform makes it easier for businesses to focus on matters, the people within it.