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Apeel Sciences develops plant-derived, edible coatings that extend the shelf life of fresh produce by slowing water loss and oxidation. Founded with a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grant, the company's FDA-approved coatings are made from lipids found in fruit peels, enabling longer freshness without refrigeration. Used by major retailers including Costco, Kroger, and Walmart.

Wave is a mobile money platform building affordable, accessible financial services across Africa. Founded by the creators of Sendwave (YC W12, sold to WorldRemit for $500M), Wave offers cash deposits, withdrawals, peer-to-peer payments, and business payments through a network of over 150,000 agents across eight West African markets. Starting in Senegal, Wave became the country's largest mobile money provider and the first unicorn from Francophone Africa. The platform serves more than 20 million monthly active users.