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Chelsea Avondale acquires property and casualty insurance companies, enhancing their operations with advanced pricing methodologies and systems. They focus on community-based insurers to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.

Stripe develops APIs and tools for businesses to accept and manage online payments securely. It supports various international debit/credit cards, serving e-commerce platforms, SaaS companies, marketplaces, and non-profits globally.

Forward Networks, founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing software for network verification and automation. The company offers open-source tools like Beacon and Mininet to manage data centers and wide-area networks, along with Forward Essentials, a web application that provides real-time network state access, helping engineers and operators swiftly identify and resolve network issues. Their core product is an innovative platform delivering network visibility, policy verification, and change modeling, designed to minimize costly outages by enabling users to visualize complex networks, debug problems quickly, verify policy correctness, and predict network behavior before implementing changes in legacy, SDN, or hybrid environments.

SiMa.ai is a software-centric, embedded edge machine learning system-on-chip company that develops a complete MLSoC platform combining hardware and software to enable high-performance, low-power machine learning inference on embedded edge devices. The platform supports traditional computing with ML inference, delivers push-button deployment and scaling at the edge, and adapts to various frameworks, networks, models, sensors, and modalities. It targets applications from computer vision to generative AI, offering improvements in performance and energy efficiency while enabling easy integration and secure operation for edge deployments.

Verkada develops and provides a unified cloud-based physical security platform. It offers video security cameras, access control systems, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace software, and intercoms integrated with real-time insights to address security risks and inefficiencies across various sectors.

Founded in 2013, Guesty is a comprehensive property management platform for short-term rentals. It offers tools such as channel manager, unified inbox, automation, payment processing, and guest communication services to streamline operations for property managers worldwide.

Flexport, established in 2013, is a San Francisco-based company specializing in global freight forwarding and customs brokerage services. It offers an online platform that simplifies and streamlines international trade for businesses. Flexport's services include customs clearance, freight transportation by ocean, air, and road, along with value-added services such as cargo insurance, warehousing, and trade finance. The company's user-friendly dashboard enables clients to understand, purchase, manage, and track these services in real-time, optimizing their supply chain and logistics operations.

6sense is a developer of a predictive intelligence platform that enhances revenue growth for organizations. The company utilizes artificial intelligence, big data, and machine learning to provide comprehensive visibility across the customer journey, from brand awareness to revenue generation. Its platform captures anonymous buying signals and buyer intent data, allowing sales, marketing, and customer success teams to target the right accounts effectively. By recommending optimal channels and messages, 6sense removes guesswork and inefficiencies from the sales process, leading to improved pipeline quality, accelerated sales velocity, and higher conversion rates. Through its innovative approach, 6sense aims to empower revenue teams to grow revenue predictably and efficiently.

East West Manufacturing is a design services and global contract manufacturing partner that serves original equipment manufacturers and distributors primarily in the United States and Europe. With operations in Vietnam, China, and India, the company specializes in industrial engineering services for onshore, nearshore, and offshore manufacturing. It designs and manufactures electronic motors, specialty components, and engineered sub-assemblies tailored for various sectors, including robotics, exercise equipment, IoT, air and water movement, industrial automation, and medical markets. By employing a transparent supply chain and on-site quality control, East West Manufacturing enables clients to achieve reduced costs, enhanced functionality, and improved product quality.

iCapital Network is a fintech platform for alternative investments and investors. It has transformed the way the wealth management, banking, and asset management industries facilitate access to private markets investments for their high-net-worth clients by providing intuitive, end-to-end technology and service solutions. Wealth management firms use iCapital’s solutions to provide clients with quality funds at lower minimums and simplified digital workflows. Asset managers, RIAs, and banks leverage iCapital’s technology to streamline and scale their alternative investments operational infrastructure. Additionally, the iCapital ‘flagship’ platform offers wealth advisors and their high-net-worth client's access to a curated menu of private equity, private credit, hedge funds, structured investments, and other alternatives to help meet their investing needs for return and diversification. iCapital’s research and diligence team offers robust analysis alongside the firm’s extensive suite of advisor education, compliance, portfolio management, and portfolio analytics tools and services. iCapital has been recognized on the Forbes FinTech 50 list each year from 2018 through 2002, the Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers in 2021 and 2022, and MMI/Barron’s Industry Awards as Solutions Provider of the Year in 2020 and 2021. As of May 31, 2022, iCapital services more than US$130 billion in global client assets, of which more than US$30 billion are from international investors (non-US Domestic), across more than 1,035 funds. Employing more than 800 people globally, iCapital is headquartered in NYC and has offices worldwide including in Zurich, London, Lisbon, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Toronto.

Founded in 2016, Rhombus Systems specializes in video security services. It offers Wi-Fi enabled cameras with cloud management, facial recognition, object detection via AI, live streaming, people analytics, and security alerts. The company's systems enhance workplace security and productivity.

West Monroe is a full-service business and technology consulting firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2002. The firm specializes in guiding organizations through transformative projects that enhance growth and operational efficiency. With a team of over 350 professionals, West Monroe offers expertise in advanced analytics, customer experience, mergers and acquisitions, and operational excellence, among other areas. The firm serves a diverse range of industries, including consumer products, healthcare, financial services, energy, and private equity. By leveraging their collective experience, West Monroe aims to deliver impactful solutions that address both strategic visions and the intricacies of critical projects for clients across North America.

IonQ is a quantum computing company that develops general-purpose quantum information processors based on trapped-ion technology. Its approach enables qubit replication, optical networkability, and optimized algorithms to support scalable quantum computation beyond classical capabilities. Founded in 2015 and based in College Park, Maryland, IonQ offers access to its quantum computers through cloud platforms, providing quantum-computing-as-a-service to a broad user base and select customers through its own cloud service. Revenue streams include QCaaS arrangements and related consulting and co-development contracts for algorithm design and system integration.

Founded in 2013 by Drexel University students Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev, Gopuff is a pioneering instant commerce platform that delivers essential products directly to consumers' doorsteps. Its extensive product range includes over-the-counter medicine, baby food, cleaning supplies, snacks, beverages, and select alcoholic drinks, ensuring customers can satisfy their needs and cravings promptly.

iCapital Network is a fintech platform for alternative investments and investors. It has transformed the way the wealth management, banking, and asset management industries facilitate access to private markets investments for their high-net-worth clients by providing intuitive, end-to-end technology and service solutions. Wealth management firms use iCapital’s solutions to provide clients with quality funds at lower minimums and simplified digital workflows. Asset managers, RIAs, and banks leverage iCapital’s technology to streamline and scale their alternative investments operational infrastructure. Additionally, the iCapital ‘flagship’ platform offers wealth advisors and their high-net-worth client's access to a curated menu of private equity, private credit, hedge funds, structured investments, and other alternatives to help meet their investing needs for return and diversification. iCapital’s research and diligence team offers robust analysis alongside the firm’s extensive suite of advisor education, compliance, portfolio management, and portfolio analytics tools and services. iCapital has been recognized on the Forbes FinTech 50 list each year from 2018 through 2002, the Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers in 2021 and 2022, and MMI/Barron’s Industry Awards as Solutions Provider of the Year in 2020 and 2021. As of May 31, 2022, iCapital services more than US$130 billion in global client assets, of which more than US$30 billion are from international investors (non-US Domestic), across more than 1,035 funds. Employing more than 800 people globally, iCapital is headquartered in NYC and has offices worldwide including in Zurich, London, Lisbon, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Toronto.

Xponential Fitness curates and operates a diverse portfolio of boutique fitness brands, offering specialized workouts such as Pilates, indoor cycling, yoga, and boxing. With over 7,000 studios worldwide, the company aims to make boutique fitness accessible to everyone.

Woolpert is a design, geospatial, and infrastructure management firm that delivers a range of consulting services to public, private, and governmental entities. The company specializes in geospatial services, architectural and engineering solutions, and strategic consulting, supporting various industries including planning, design, information technology, and energy. Woolpert offers expertise in laser scanning, civil engineering, fire protection, and structural design, providing comprehensive advisory services that facilitate effective project planning and execution. Through its diverse capabilities, the firm aims to enhance infrastructure and operational efficiency for its clients.

GoodLeap is a marketplace offering point-of-sale technology for professionals to provide flexible financing options on sustainable home products. Their platform enables customers to adopt eco-friendly lifestyles by accessing affordable solutions like solar panels, energy-efficient windows, and smart home devices.

Arko is a U.S.-based convenience store operator, owning and managing regional brands such as Stop, Admiral, Apple Market, among others. It offers hot food service, beverages, groceries, and general merchandise across its retail stores. Arko operates in four segments: retail, wholesale distribution of fuel, fleet fueling, and petroleum.

Finch Therapeutics develops microbial therapies to treat serious medical conditions driven by microbiome disruption. It uses machine learning algorithms to identify microbes from successful clinical datasets, enabling early retirement of translational risk.

Founded in 1979, Lindblad Expeditions specializes in small-ship expedition cruises and adventure travel. It operates a fleet of twelve owned ships and offers itineraries focused on wildlife encounters, nature, history, and culture, with an emphasis on guest empowerment and interaction with experts.

BioTheryX is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on restoring protein homeostasis through targeted protein degradation. It specializes in developing innovative small molecule degraders, initially targeting cancer, using its proprietary PRODEGY platform built upon expertise in Cereblon binding.

EXUMA Biotech is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops CAR-T cell therapies for solid tumors. It focuses on enabling the immune system to attack solid malignancies, including renal cell carcinoma, soft tissue sarcoma, and gastric cancer. Founded in 2015, the company is based in Florida and maintains operations in California, the Cayman Islands, and China, with a strategic partnership with Shanghai PerHum Therapeutics Co., Ltd.

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Lubys Inc operates a multi-brand restaurant business in the United States, with three primary segments: company-owned restaurants, franchises, and culinary contract services. Its company-owned segment comprises popular brands like Luby's Cafeteria, Fuddruckers, and Cheeseburger in Paradise, offering classic comfort foods in a homey atmosphere. Lubys Inc franchises solely the Fuddruckers brand, strategically expanding into markets that benefit its restaurant system. Additionally, it provides culinary services under the Luby's Culinarymore brand.

Endries International distributes a broad range of industrial supplies, including fasteners, hardware, chemicals, electrical supplies, and safety equipment, primarily serving original equipment manufacturers worldwide.

Ring Container Technologies Group, LLC is a manufacturer based in Oakland, Tennessee, specializing in the production of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers. The company focuses on creating innovative and practical packaging solutions for the consumer packaging industry, serving various markets including food service and retail. By employing advanced blow molding techniques, Ring Container delivers lightweight yet durable products that enhance shelf performance and meet the diverse needs of its customers. The company collaborates closely with clients to address specific challenges and capitalize on market opportunities, ensuring that its containers not only meet functional requirements but also align with sustainable practices. Ring Container employs approximately 580 full-time staff and generates an estimated annual revenue of $137.5 million, partnering with notable companies in the food industry.

Theriva Biologics is a clinical-stage oncology company focused on developing oncolytic viruses to treat solid tumors. It engineers viruses that selectively infect and destroy cancer cells while leveraging the immune system to enhance anti-tumor activity and limit damage to healthy tissue. The company is advancing a novel oncolytic adenovirus platform with VCN-01 designed to disrupt tumor stroma to improve virus delivery, and a preclinical program, VCN-11, that uses Albumin Shield Technology to help shield systemically administered viruses from neutralization by the host immune system.