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At Flow, AI isnt just a feature—its the core of everything we do. We are transforming the wholesale insurance industry by building a futuristic insurance brokerage where AI powers every aspect of the experience. With advanced AI features already live in production and actively used by our brokers, we are pioneering Wholesale 3.0, equipping brokers with cutting-edge tools to provide unparalleled service. We are creating an ecosystem of AI agents designed to streamline processes and enhance decision-making in the insurance landscape. The industry relies heavily on text—emails, files, and documents—making Generative AI a perfect fit for solving its challenges. Flow leverages AI to deliver meaningful insights, deep analysis, and white-glove support for every transaction, no matter the deal size. By combining human expertise with Platformless AI, we are bringing back the art of wholesale insurance while eliminating the need for outdated portals. In the past seven months, weve grown 250% month-over-month(!) and are forecasting even more massive growth. Were a Series A startup with over $20M raised from top investors like Lightspeed, MunichRe Ventures, and industry angels.
West Coast Community Bank is a full-service community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, serving Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties since 2004. The bank is dedicated to community involvement, actively supporting local well-being through participation and donations to regional nonprofit organizations. In 2024, it merged with 1st Capital Bancorp to enhance its capabilities and better serve the community, with plans to rebrand all branches as West Coast Community Bank by 2025. The bank offers a variety of financial services for both businesses and individuals. These include business loans, commercial real estate financing, asset-based lending, construction lending, and agricultural loans. It also provides SBA and USDA government guaranteed loans, credit cards, merchant services, and digital banking solutions. For personal banking, West Coast Community Bank offers competitive deposit solutions and consumer banking services. The bank is recognized as a leading SBA lender in Santa Cruz County and Silicon Valley, reflecting its strong support for local businesses.
Smardt Chiller Group is a global leader in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology, focusing on high-efficiency HVAC solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional applications. Founded in 2005 by Roger Richmond-Smith and Ron Conry, the company has over 25 years of experience in magnetic bearing compressors and oil-free systems. Smardt operates manufacturing facilities in Canada, the USA, Australia, Germany, and China, with more than 10,000 chillers installed worldwide. The company offers a range of products, including water-cooled, air-cooled, and evaporative-cooled chillers, as well as customizable modular systems. All chillers utilize oil-free centrifugal compressors with magnetic bearings, which enhance energy efficiency and reduce maintenance needs. Smardt also provides custom engineering, global support for installation and maintenance, and energy efficiency consulting to help clients optimize their systems and reduce carbon footprints. The company serves various industries, including government facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centers, and hospitals, emphasizing reliability and sustainability in its solutions.
Purem by Eberspächer is a global leader in exhaust technology and acoustic solutions, dedicated to advancing clean and quiet mobility for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles. As part of the Eberspächer Group, the company operates around 35 manufacturing sites and 40 development facilities across four continents, employing approximately 7,500 people, with a strong focus on exhaust technology. The company specializes in emission control products, including catalytic converters, particulate filters, and complete exhaust systems designed to reduce pollutants and meet global emissions standards. Additionally, Purem offers lightweight acoustic solutions to comply with noise regulations. With three R&D centers located in Germany, the USA, and China, the company is committed to innovation, holding around 2,000 patents and utilizing advanced development processes. Purem prioritizes sustainability through the use of lightweight materials and energy-efficient manufacturing practices, aligning with its vision of driving the mobility of tomorrow.