Distributed Solar Development (DSD), a business backed by BlackRock Real Assets’ Global Renewable Power platform and GE Renewable Energy.
The Obama Foundation is a start-up for citizenship and an ongoing project for people to shape, together, what it means to be a good citizen in the 21st century. The Obama Foundation builds programs to inspire everyone to become better citizens. The Obama Foundation is a tax-exempt, charitable organization under I.R.C. sec. 501(c)(3). The Obama Foundation uses social media to communicate and engage with future citizen leaders.
The Union County College in Cranford, New Jersey, provides exceptional education programs in the liberal arts while developing new programs and classes designed to meet the challenges and needs of our ever-evolving society. Students have the opportunity to participate in a range of student life activities. If you’re looking to gain leadership skills and real-world career experience, you can join the Phi Theta Kappa honor society or work for the student newspaper. The school also offers many campus events like career panels, community service projects and academic seminars. Academic, personal and career counseling services are also available to all students. Academics include more than 75 associate’s degrees in a variety of categories, like Administrative Support, Civil Construction Engineering, Education and Drama and the Fine Arts. Certificate programs are available in American Sign Language, Practical Nursing, Homeland Security and more. Admissions are open, allowing any student who is at least 18 years of age and has earned a high school diploma or GED the opportunity to enroll. All incoming students are required to take the Basic Skills Placement Test, which measures reading, writing and math skills. Tuition is set lower for Union County residents. Students who file a FAFSA will be considered to receive financial aid through the form of scholarships, grants and loans.
iCapital Network is an online platform that unlatches the world of private equity, enabling institutions and qualified investors. It is a financial services company that features a financial technology platform that provides modular alternative investment solutions for registered investment advisors, broker-dealers, private banks, family offices, and other sophisticated investors. The company connects advisors and their high net worth investors in leading alternative investment managers through best-in-class user experience. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, United States.
UNC Charlotte is North Carolina's urban research university. It leverages its location in the state's largest city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, and a focused set of community engagement initiatives. UNC Charlotte maintains a particular commitment to addressing the cultural, economic, educational, environmental, health, and social needs of the greater Charlotte region.
Little Leaf Farms, LLC is a producer of greenhouse-grown lettuce and leafy greens, based in Carlisle, Massachusetts. Established in 2015, the company specializes in supplying fresh, locally grown baby greens to consumers in New England throughout the year. Its product range includes various types of lettuce such as arugula, green leaf, red leaf, and baby crispy green leaf, offered in convenient packaging like spring mixes. By harvesting its greens in Devens, Massachusetts, the company can deliver products to stores within a day, significantly reducing transit times compared to lettuce sourced from the West Coast. Little Leaf Farms is dedicated to sustainable growing practices that prioritize environmental protection while delivering high-quality, flavorful greens to local salad enthusiasts.
STRIVR is an information technology company that specializes in virtual reality, customer experience, and athlete performance. It transforms the way companies train and develop their employees by using virtual reality to simulate real-world and on-the-job situations designed for enhanced learning to help companies grow.
Virginia Union University (VUU) is a private four-year historically black university located in Richmond, Virginia, founded in 1865 shortly after the American Civil War. The institution aims to promote education and personal development for all individuals, with a particular focus on serving the African American community. VUU offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs through its four schools: education, psychology and interdisciplinary studies; business; humanities and social sciences; and mathematics, science and technology. The university is committed to supporting its students through federal financial aid options and provides career and personal counseling to help them achieve their academic and professional goals. With a rich history rooted in inclusivity and empowerment, Virginia Union University continues to fulfill its mission of creating educational opportunities for everyone.
Britishvolt is an automation company. The United Kingdom has been at the forefront of global investment in high technology development and innovation since the industrial revolution. Our country attracts the highest level of international investment of any country in Europe. The battery research and development activities underway, amongst our rolling hills and green pastures, are at the cutting edge of the sustainable energy and transportation industries.
Banked is a London-based company that offers a payment platform enabling real-time, secure transactions for consumers, businesses, and banks. Founded in 2018, Banked's platform connects users' bank account data to third-party applications through a secure application programming interface (API). This system provides various features, including bank account connections, spending analysis, balance and income verification, as well as low-cost payments. Businesses can integrate Banked's API into mobile apps, customer portals, and even invoices sent via email or text, allowing for seamless payment processing. By facilitating secure data sharing and control, Banked enhances the payment experience across multiple applications.
Despite the passage of time since Motown Records’ establishment in 1959 by Berry Gordy, tens of thousands of visitors pass through Hitsville U.S.A., home to the Motown Museum, each year. Their presence is a testimony to Motown’s legacy and to the charisma, talent and staying power of the music and those who made it. The Motown Museum, which was founded by Esther Gordy Edwards in 1985, is one of Southeast Michigan’s most popular tourist destinations. Visitors come from across America and throughout the world to stand in Studio A, where their favorite artists and groups recorded much-loved music, and to view the restored upper flat where Berry Gordy lived with his young family during the company’s earliest days.
Azzas 2154 SA formerly Arezzo Industria E Comercio SA together with its subsidiaries engages in the manufacturing, development, molding, and sale of footwear, bags, and women's clothing and accessories. It operates more than 400 franchises and approximately 48 stores and an e-commerce website for the sale of products under the brand names Schutz, Arezzo, Alexandre Birman, Fiever, Vans, Reserva, Reserva Mini, Reserva Go, Oficina, INK, EVA, Troc, Baw, MyShoes, Carol Bassi, Brizza, Reversa, Simples Reserva, Unbrand Reserva and Anacapri. The company derives revenue through the sale of products and Royalty income.
Solidarity Microfinance provides a supportive and collaborative environment empowering low-income individuals to grow their small businesses and take the first steps toward creating a financially stable future for their families.
Student success and achievement is the cornerstone of an education at the St. Petersburg College in St. Petersburg, Florida. The school offers exceptional programs for associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees and technical education/training. Getting involved in student life is easy at St. Petersburg. You can join one of the many student clubs and organizations, like College Chorus musical club, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, Student Government Association or a variety of academic clubs. The school also offers music and art classes for students looking to cultivate their talents. Many cultural events, music, dance and theatre performances are hosted frequently, allowing students to deepen their appreciation for diversity and the arts. Students may submit or join the board of The Sandbox and the Meta: Interdisciplinary Journal, two of the school’s student-run newspaper and creative arts publications. Academics include a wide variety of undergraduate degrees and certificate programs. Degrees are offered in fields like Architecture and Construction Management, Information Technology and Education. Technical training is available in programs like Business Management and Administration, Health Science and Human Services. Admissions require students to submit an official high school or GED transcript, ACT/SAT scores, meet with advisor to discuss educational requirements and complete a new student orientation session. Tuition is set lower for Florida residents. Financial aid is available to eligible students who have filed a FAFSA through scholarships and federal grants and loans.
Capital Markets Gateway Inc. is a financial technology firm that modernizes the equity capital markets by offering a platform that connects investors and underwriters through integrated data and analytics. The platform provides real-time information, enabling users to monitor the capital raising landscape, conduct due diligence, and make informed investment decisions. Launched in 2017 by experienced equity capital markets practitioners, the platform enhances transparency and workflow efficiency, serving nearly 100 buy-side firms and 15 investment banks. Capital Markets Gateway, incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, also has offices in New York and Seattle.
Growve is a brand aggregator based in St. Petersburg, Florida, specializing in the acquisition and management of wellness and beauty brands. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on six key verticals: dietary supplements, beauty, food, sports nutrition, pet products, and household wellness. Growve operates a platform designed to acquire, operate, and enhance brands, leveraging in-house expertise in marketplace management, digital marketing, creative services, manufacturing, and supply chain management. This comprehensive approach enables brands across various sectors to scale and expand effectively.
Cal State Fullerton is a campus of the CSU, serving as an intellectual and cultural center for Southern California and driver of workforce and economic development. They are an emerging national model for supporting student success through innovative high-impact educational and co-curricular experiences, including faculty-student collaborative research.
Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) in Charlotte, NC is a high-ranking four-year liberal arts historically black Presbyterian university with many opportunities. Johnson C Smith University is an HBCU. Admin JCSU offers programs through the College of Arts and Letter, College of Professional Studies and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Some of its more recognized programs are the bachelor’s degree program in Social Work, the Business degree program and the Teacher-Education program. Other subject areas in which one may acquire a degree are Communication Arts, Criminology, Music, Health Education and Computer Engineering. With the goal of granting opportunities to its students, Johnson C. Smith University also has a “flexible studies” program. This is designed for students aged 25 and up and allows them to pursue degrees in Criminology, Social Work and Business Administration, as well as career certifications, with a flexible schedule. Internships are available, and course credits and work experience may also be attained through the JCSU volunteer program. Other chances for opportunities may be found in the Lyceum program, an arts exposure program and a free study abroad option. Student life is nurtured by JCSU’s active residence life. More than 70% of students live on campus in one of ten campus dorms, all of which sponsor activities throughout the year. Other campus life offerings include numerous recreation areas, active intramural and intercollegiate sports teams, campus concerts, Greek life, and more than 60 student organizations. JCSU even provides each student with a free laptop! Financial aid options may be discussed with a JCSU financial aid counselor.
DRI Healthcare Trust
Post in 2021
DRI Healthcare Trust provides unitholders with differentiated exposure to the anticipated growth in the global pharmaceuticals and biotechnology markets. Our business model is focused on managing and growing a diversified portfolio of pharmaceutical royalties with the aim to deliver attractive growth in cash royalty receipts over the long term.
Community Housing Network helps people in need find affordable housing solutions. We help people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, people with disabilities, people with low-income, and others find decent, affordable housing.
Crossroads Rhode Island is to help homeless or at-risk individuals and families secure stable homes.
Sojourner House is a comprehensive anti-violence agency, offers emergency resources as well as educational violence-prevention programs.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy company that focuses on the distribution and transmission of natural gas, as well as electricity generation and distribution. The company also provides propane gas distribution and mobile compressed natural gas utility services. Chesapeake Utilities operates through two main segments: Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy. Its regulated operations in natural gas and electricity span Delaware, Maryland, and Florida, where they comply with state public service commissions. Additionally, the company’s subsidiary, Eastern Shore, manages natural gas transmission and is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Overall, Chesapeake Utilities plays a significant role in the energy landscape, offering a range of services to meet diverse energy needs.
AlphaSense, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing an AI-powered search engine for market intelligence. Founded in 2007, AlphaSense provides a platform that enables research professionals to efficiently search, navigate, and analyze various data sources, including filings, research, news, and other disclosures. This technology utilizes artificial intelligence and natural language processing to identify relevant insights from diverse and fragmented data sets, helping users gain critical business insights quickly. The company serves over 1,000 enterprise clients across multiple industries and geographies. With a workforce exceeding 240 employees, a significant portion of whom are dedicated to product development, AlphaSense also has offices in London, Helsinki, Pune, and other locations in the United States.
Distributed Solar Development (DSD), a business backed by BlackRock Real Assets’ Global Renewable Power platform and GE Renewable Energy.
Saks.com
Debt Financing in 2021
Saks.com offers a shopping destination for all-channel luxury. Saks operates in 43 cities across the globe, its online experience―saks.com, and its mobile experience―Saks App.
Saks is an e-commerce company that aims to expand its customer base in the growing online luxury fashion market. The team's fashion expertise combined with a renewed digital focus will provide customers with an unmatched shopping experience. It was established by Saks Fifth Avenue's e-commerce business as a standalone entity. The company makes strategic investments to evolve and expand its online experience. These investments will bolster Saks’ already well-established digital business, starting with strengthening its service model through elevated styling capabilities and data-driven personalization. Ultimately, Saks will feature a hybrid retail and marketplace platform, expanding its assortment while maintaining a curated experience.
Constant is a technology company focused on optimizing cloud computing and modernizing loan management. Its flagship product, Vultr, is popular among developers for its flexible and scalable infrastructure, providing global bare metal, cloud compute, and storage solutions to over 1.3 million customers. In addition to its cloud services, Constant offers a digital loan management platform designed to automate complex tasks and empower borrowers through self-service options. This platform streamlines loan servicing and loss mitigation, offering interactive digital services that enable borrowers to better understand, manage, and repay their debts. By modernizing these processes, Constant helps clients reduce costs, minimize errors, and manage compliance risks effectively.
Airtel African operations are owned by Bharti Airtel Limited, a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 19 countries across Asia and Africa. The company offers mobile voice and data services, fixed line, high speed broadband, IPTV, DTH, turnkey telecom solutions for enterprises and national and international long distance services to carriers. Bharti Airtel has over 200 million customers (November 2010) across its operations, including 50 million in Africa. Airtel is driven by the vision of making mobile communications affordable for all to give people the freedom to meet their daily challenges and to drive economic and social development. Airtel is making a positive impact in the communities in which it operates through extending its networks to rural areas and through its education initiatives.
AxiaMed is a healthcare financial technology company based in Santa Barbara, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing a SaaS-based payment integration platform that enhances the financial performance of healthcare providers. By partnering with independent software vendors, AxiaMed offers secure patient payment solutions integrated into various healthcare applications, including electronic health records and practice management systems. Its technology facilitates interoperability and expands payment options, thereby streamlining administrative workflows and reducing bad debt. The platform supports multiple payment methods and transaction types through a single API, enabling healthcare institutions to improve their payment systems and overall financial operations.
M&F Bank is a historic independent community bank committed to meeting the needs of a wide range of individuals and businesses within their markets, while providing unparalleled customer service with an above-average return for our shareholders.
PureStream is a technology platform established in 2018 in New York, focusing on enhancing the efficiency and security of institutional trading. The company has developed an alternative trading software that connects traders and investors with compatible liquidity, emphasizing improved liquidity discovery and natural cross rates among algorithmic orders. Its trading platform prioritizes and matches orders based on their liquidity relevance, which facilitates faster order completion and better cross rates. This approach allows brokers and institutional clients to access quality bandwidth for optimal liquidity in a more cost-effective and secure manner.
Little Leaf Farms, LLC is a producer of greenhouse-grown lettuce and leafy greens, based in Carlisle, Massachusetts. Established in 2015, the company specializes in supplying fresh, locally grown baby greens to consumers in New England throughout the year. Its product range includes various types of lettuce such as arugula, green leaf, red leaf, and baby crispy green leaf, offered in convenient packaging like spring mixes. By harvesting its greens in Devens, Massachusetts, the company can deliver products to stores within a day, significantly reducing transit times compared to lettuce sourced from the West Coast. Little Leaf Farms is dedicated to sustainable growing practices that prioritize environmental protection while delivering high-quality, flavorful greens to local salad enthusiasts.
Advantage Solutions Inc. is a global promotions agency based in Irvine, California, specializing in sales and marketing solutions. Established in 1987, the company offers a range of services, including headquarter sales, retail merchandising, and diverse marketing strategies such as shopper, experiential, and digital marketing. It serves various industries, including grocery, drugstore, convenience, and foodservice. With a workforce exceeding 50,000 associates and a presence in the United States, Canada, and Europe, Advantage Solutions is dedicated to enhancing brand value for its clients through tailored solutions. The company was formerly known as Karman Holding Corp. before adopting its current name in 2016.
Southern Bancorp, Inc. is a financial institution dedicated to providing banking and lending services primarily to underserved communities in Arkansas and Mississippi. Founded in 1986 and formerly known as Southern Development Bancorporation, the company has established itself as a leader in rural development, having originated over $2 billion in development loans aimed at individuals and organizations in some of the poorest regions of the United States. Southern Bancorp emphasizes the importance of access to capital for both rural institutions and families, recognizing that financial investment alone is not sufficient for meaningful community transformation. Instead, the company advocates for a comprehensive approach that integrates capital investments with community engagement in areas such as education, housing, healthcare, leadership development, and economic growth. Through strategic partnerships with organizations like the CDFI Fund and the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, Southern Bancorp strives to create sustainable change in the communities it serves.
Briggs & Stratton Corporation (Briggs & Stratton) is a producer of air cooled gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. The Company designs, manufactures, markets and services these products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide. In addition, the Company markets and sells related service parts and accessories for its engines. The Company manufactures, marketsgenerators, pressure washers, snow throwers, lawn and garden powered equipment (primarily riding and walk behind mowers) and related service parts and accessories. The Company operates in two segments: Engines and Power Products. On November 02, 2011, the Company acquired Premier Power Equipments and Products Private Ltd. of Tamil Nadu, India.
Owner and operator of a film production company. The company's services include production of movies and TV serials of different genre including comedy, sci-fi, thriller, romantic and classics, enabling entertainment lovers to watch good movies and TV serials.
mHUB is an independent innovation center based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on hardtech and manufacturing. Established in 2013, it supports the entrepreneurial ecosystem surrounding physical product innovation. The organization serves over 270 startups and small businesses, leveraging a diverse talent pool that includes product designers, engineers, and industry experts. mHUB specializes in the development and manufacturing of various products, such as robotics, connected devices, sensors, energy technology, medical devices, smart buildings and cities, and unmanned vehicles. By providing a resource-rich environment, mHUB aims to facilitate the commercialization of new hardtech innovations, fostering the growth of new businesses, intellectual property, investment opportunities, and job creation within the manufacturing sector.
EngAGE is a nonprofit that takes a whole-person approach to community and creative, healthy aging by providing arts, wellness, lifelong learning, community building and intergenerational programs to thousands of seniors and families living in affordable senior and multi-generational apartment communities in California, Oregon, and Minnesota.
EAC Network is a diverse social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for people in need. Our objective is to reach individuals within our community through innovative programs that improve quality of life.
Adidas AG, founded in 1949 and headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, designs, develops, produces, and markets a wide range of athletic and lifestyle products globally. The company operates across various segments, including Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, and offers footwear, apparel, and sports equipment under its adidas and Reebok brands. Its diverse product portfolio encompasses offerings for professional athletes, casual activewear, and fashion items, allowing it to meet varied consumer needs and mitigate market risks. Adidas also manages the digital health and fitness platform Runtastic and the Y-3 label. The company distributes its products through approximately 1,900 owned retail stores, 15,000 franchise stores, and 150,000 wholesale locations, in addition to its e-commerce channel, which serves 67 countries. With a commitment to excellence in key segments such as football, running, training, basketball, and Originals, Adidas aims to solidify its position as a leading global sports brand.
Second Chance is a nonprofit that provides people, materials and the environment with a second chance. We deconstruct buildings and homes, salvage usable materials and make those available to the public through our 200,000 square feet of retail space. With the revenue generated, we provide job training and workforce development for those with employment obstacles in the Baltimore region.
The mission of Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Food Bank is to bring together all available resources for the benefit of the hungry on Long Island.
Addressing inefficiencies in the marketplace across multiple communication channels, DirectBooks will simplify the primary issuance process through the use of structured data and streamlined communications. The new service will increase the efficiency and accuracy of deal workflow information among market participants by disseminating it through a robust communication platform that can be integrated into underwriter and investor systems to better connect underwriters and their clients.
TransPerfect is a leading privately held language services provider, headquartered in New York, with regional offices in London and Hong Kong. The company offers a wide range of services, including translation, language services, and globalization management technology, catering to multinationals across various sectors. With a workforce of over 5,000 full-time employees and a network of more than 5,000 certified linguists and subject-area specialists, TransPerfect operates in over 100 languages, making it the largest company of its kind in the world. The organization has established a global presence with over 90 offices located in major cities worldwide.
MetroHealth, a large hospital system in NE Ohio, is nationally known for comprehensive, quality care. It’s the region’s only Level I Trauma & Burn Center & home to Metro Life Flight, & expertise in rehab, cardiology, orthopedics, OB-Gyn & surgery
Space Exploration Technologies is a space-transportation startup company founded by Elon Musk. SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX develops crew and cargo capsules, engines, cryogenic tank structures, avionics, equipment, guidance, and control software. The company is developing the partially reusable launch vehicles Falcon 1 and Falcon 9.
Founded in 2002, Space Exploration Technologies is headquartered in Hawthorne, California.
Riverfront Recapture is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving central Connecticut’s quality of life and urban vitality through cultural events, entertainment, group sports and recreation in a welcoming environment along the banks of the Connecticut River, as well as ongoing efforts to protect and maintain the Riverfront and make more of it accessible to the public.
Guardian Pharmacy specializes in providing pharmaceutical services to various healthcare settings, including assisted living facilities, skilled nursing homes, correctional institutions, hospice programs, and behavioral health group homes. The company offers a comprehensive range of technology-enabled services aimed at ensuring that residents adhere to their prescribed medication regimens. By focusing on individualized clinical support, drug dispensing, and administration, Guardian Pharmacy seeks to enhance care quality and improve clinical outcomes while also reducing overall healthcare costs. Its tailored approach is particularly beneficial for residents in lower acuity long-term care facilities, where personalized attention is essential for effective medication management.
Online Check Writer is a secure and simple on-demand check printing software that keeps finances safe and in order. The company uses artificial intelligence to prevent forged and unauthorized checks by integrating seamlessly with the bank and effectively block it. Online Check Writer was established in 2008 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
The Howard Hughes Corporation owns, manages and develops commercial, residential and mixed-use real estate throughout the country. Our company is comprised of master planned communities, operating properties, development opportunities and other unique assets spanning from New York to Hawaii. We have approximately 1,000 employees, over half of whom are dedicated to the growth and service of our master planned communities. The company's operating properties are primarily retail and include South Street Seaport (Manhattan, NY), various properties in Columbia Town Center (Columbia, MD), Landmark Mall (Alexandria, VA), The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk (New Orleans, LA), Cottonwood Square (Holladay, UT), Park West (Peoria, AZ) and Ward Centers (Honolulu, HI). Currently, several of the operating properties present significant opportunities for redevelopment. The company also has an exciting and diverse pipeline of strategic opportunities for near, mid and long-term development. These range from air rights and surface parking lots to aging properties poised for redevelopment. The Howard Hughes Corporation’s mission is to be the preeminent developer and operator of master planned communities and mixed-use properties. We create timeless places and memorable experiences that inspire people while driving sustainable, long-term growth and value for our shareholders.
Tillhub GmbH develops mobile iPad point of sale (POS) and payment solutions. It offers a cash register cloud based software to record and process transactions. The company offers point of sale terminals and hardware devices, such as printers, POS receipt printers and label printers; payment devices, stationary, mobile, and portable EC terminals; and barcode scanners, CCD, laser, 2D barcode, hand, stationary, inventory, and industrial scanners through its online store. Tillhub GmbH was founded in 2016 and is based in Berlin, Germany.
Broadcom is a global leader in semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions, headquartered in San Jose, California. The company designs and develops a wide range of analog and digital semiconductor devices, focusing on various markets, including wireless communications, wired infrastructure, industrial electronics, and consumer products. Its extensive portfolio features over 6,500 products, encompassing applications such as cellular phones, data networking, telecommunications equipment, and enterprise storage. In addition to its semiconductor activities, Broadcom has expanded into software, offering solutions in virtualization, infrastructure, and security for large enterprises, financial institutions, and government entities. With a history rooted in the technological legacy of AT&T/Bell Labs and several other prominent firms, Broadcom combines engineering excellence with a broad product range to serve successful companies worldwide. The firm is recognized as the sixth-largest semiconductor company globally and maintains a strong focus on innovation and operational efficiency to adapt to a rapidly changing market landscape.
Visible Alpha, LLC operates an online data and analytics platform that focuses on enhancing the investment research process for institutional investors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company also has operations in Mumbai, Noida, and London. It specializes in developing a proprietary dataset and a suite of tools that provide insights into the future fundamentals of companies by extracting detailed forecasts, assumptions, and logic from sell-side models. This approach offers a high level of transparency and granularity, enabling investors to make informed decisions and generate alpha through improved understanding of analysts' perspectives. Visible Alpha aims to drive efficiencies in the research process by unlocking valuable intelligence that was previously hidden within traditional financial models.
Orlando Science Center has been a place that inspires curiosity and exploration. Truly one of the great activities for Orlando families, the Science Center encourages learning in a fun way. There's no better place that combines fun and knowledge all under one roof.
Dropbox is a prominent provider of secure file sharing, collaboration, and storage solutions, catering primarily to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2007 by Drew Houston and Arash Ferdowsi, Dropbox has established itself as a pioneer in cloud storage and cross-platform file syncing. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and operates more than 12 offices globally. With 500 million registered users, Dropbox facilitates seamless collaboration through its platform, allowing users to work from any device and location. Additionally, Dropbox for Business offers enhanced features, including robust administrative controls and secure file sharing tailored for organizational needs. As the company evolves, it is diversifying its product offerings to extend beyond traditional cloud storage solutions.
GT Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of custom-engineered valvetrain systems and components for gasoline, diesel, and flex fuel internal combustion engines. Founded in 1905 and headquartered in Westland, Michigan, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, heavy-duty trucks, motorsports, power generation, and recreational vehicles. Its product offerings include hydraulic lash adjusting capsules, roller tappets, stamped rocker arms, roller finger followers, and various valvetrain actuation assemblies. GT Technologies also provides specialized components for heavy-duty diesel applications, such as mechanical roller tappets and roller bearings for high-pressure fuel injector pumps. The company has manufacturing and assembly operations in Ohio, Florida, and Brazil, along with a prototype center in Millbury, Ohio, enabling it to meet the needs of both original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket sector. GT Technologies operates as a subsidiary of GenTek Inc.
Renovate America, Inc. provides financing solutions for homes and communities in the areas of energy and water in the United States. It offers HERO (home energy renovation opportunity) financing program and PACE (property assessed clean energy) financing solution. The company was formerly known as PowerHouse Service, Inc. and changed its name to Renovate America, Inc. in June 2010. Renovate America, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is based in San Diego, California. On December 21, 2020, Renovate America, Inc., along with its affiliate, filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
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Bell and Howell, LLC specializes in developing hardware and software solutions for the mail and commerce sectors, serving industries such as retail, grocery, and pharmacy both domestically and internationally. The company's offerings include QuickCollect Solutions, which provide automated pickup, storage, and retrieval to enhance customer and associate experiences, as well as a range of production mail solutions, from low to high volume mail inserters to industrial inkjet printers. Additionally, Bell and Howell focuses on secure card processing and fulfillment operations, which encompass sorting, storing, and mailing secure cards and documents. The company also provides maintenance and repair services, project management, and OEM solutions. Established in 1907 and based in Durham, North Carolina, Bell and Howell has a rich history in the production mail industry and continues to evolve its technologies to support various sectors, including banking, telecommunications, and public utilities.
Symphony Communication Services, LLC develops a secure collaboration platform tailored for financial institutions, enabling traders and portfolio managers to communicate effectively through messaging, screen sharing, and audio/video conferencing. The platform consolidates digital communications into a single application, allowing users to integrate various applications and bots into their workflows while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. Symphony offers a range of solutions for enterprise collaboration, including tools for internal and external communication, document sharing, and application integration. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Symphony has additional offices in major global financial centers such as New York, London, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. The company, previously known as Perzo Inc., was rebranded in 2014 and operates as a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Ryan is a global tax services firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas, recognized as the largest provider dedicated exclusively to business taxes. The firm offers a comprehensive range of tax services, including federal, state, local, and international advisory and consulting. Its services encompass audit defense, tax recovery, credits and incentives, compliance, and strategic planning, allowing for a multijurisdictional approach. With a multidisciplinary team of over 2,500 professionals, Ryan serves more than 14,000 clients across more than 50 countries, including many prominent Global 5000 companies. The firm has received multiple accolades for its commitment to client service, including the International Service Excellence Award. Ryan's innovative work environment fosters a culture centered on excellence in tax services.
Bill.com is a provider of cloud-based software designed to simplify and automate back-office financial operations for small and midsize businesses globally. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to enhance connections between businesses and their suppliers and clients, facilitating the management of cash inflows and outflows. Bill.com offers a suite of software-as-a-service products that automate accounts payable and receivable transactions, aiming to improve operational efficiency. The company also provides onboarding support, ongoing training, and assistance to ensure users can effectively implement their solutions. Bill.com collaborates with numerous prominent financial institutions and accounting firms, gaining endorsements from industry organizations. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Bill.com has received multiple awards for its workplace culture and innovation.
Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust that specializes in the ownership, operation, and redevelopment of grocery-anchored shopping centers located in high-density urban markets from Washington, D.C. to Boston. The company's portfolio includes 54 properties, encompassing approximately 8.2 million square feet of gross leasable area. Cedar Realty Trust generates its revenue primarily from rents and operating expense reimbursements received through long-term leases with tenants. The focus on grocery-anchored centers positions the company to cater to essential retail needs in densely populated areas, contributing to its long-term value creation strategy.
VioletStreet is an online fashion aggregator and social shopping platform that allows users to create outfits, shop collaboratively with friends, and receive feedback in real-time. By providing access to a diverse range of exclusive and unique products from various boutiques, VioletStreet enhances the shopping experience, enabling users to make informed purchasing decisions. The platform focuses on fostering a communal environment where users can engage with their peers while exploring a wide selection of designer offerings.
Reliance Jio Infocomm is a telecommunications company based in Mumbai, India, that offers a range of wireless telecom products and services, including voice, data, and messaging. The company utilizes Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology to provide mobile and broadband services. In addition to its core offerings, Jio distributes smartphones and hotspot devices, enhancing connectivity options for consumers. Jio also invests in research and development across various fields such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, and next-generation cloud services. Its media services encompass a wide array of content, including recorded and live music, sports, television programs, movies, and events, catering to diverse entertainment needs.
Panera Bread is a prominent U.S. chain known for its bakery products, sandwiches, and salads, emphasizing the importance of serving fresh, high-quality food. Established thirty years ago, the company began with a commitment to bake fresh bread daily, using only fresh dough and avoiding artificial preservatives. Panera Bread aims to create a warm and welcoming environment for its customers, providing a dining experience that reflects care and attention. The organization has expanded to over 2,000 bakery-cafes across the U.S. and Canada, continually seeking improvements in its offerings. Notably, Panera Bread has adopted practices such as displaying calorie counts on its menu and sourcing poultry and pork raised without antibiotics. Additionally, the company is dedicated to community involvement, donating unsold food to local neighbors in need. Through its focus on quality ingredients and customer experience, Panera Bread strives to serve food that families can feel good about.
Parametric Sound Corporation, based in Poway, California, specializes in innovative directed audio solutions that leverage proprietary acoustic technology. The company focuses on delivering hypersonic sound systems that direct audio to specific listening areas, minimizing ambient noise typically associated with traditional speakers. This technology is applicable across various consumer markets, including computers, video gaming, televisions, home audio, health care, and mobile devices. With a strong portfolio of intellectual property, Parametric Sound aims to provide lightweight and easy-to-install sound systems that allow clients to effectively manage audio output and reduce noise pollution.
Birch Communications, Inc. is a leading communications, network, cloud and IT solutions provider. Recognized for exceptional customer experience, Birch delivers compelling solutions that assist small, mid-sized, enterprise and wholesale businesses to increase their productivity. Its industry-leading product portfolio is available nationwide and includes Metro-Fiber, Metro-Ethernet, unified communications (UC), hosted phone systems, hosted data centers, and hosted file storage services.
Fanatics, Inc. is a leading vertical commerce company specializing in the design, manufacture, distribution, and retail of licensed sports merchandise on a global scale. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, with additional offices in San Mateo, California, and Manchester, United Kingdom, Fanatics offers a wide range of sports apparel through its online platforms, mobile applications, and physical stores. The company features an extensive product assortment, including over 120,000 items related to various sports leagues such as the NFL, MLB, NBA, NCAA, NASCAR, and NHL. Fanatics also provides outsourced e-commerce solutions through its TeamFanShop division, which operates the official online stores for numerous prominent sports organizations. This multi-channel approach allows Fanatics to effectively meet the evolving demands of fans and retailers in today's fast-paced, on-demand marketplace.
Ascent Corporation is a leading provider of comprehensive solutions for the planning, design, engineering, development, and operation of data centers and other mission critical facilities. Headquartered in Saint Louis, MO, Ascent specializes in powerful, efficient, and technologically advanced mission critical facilities and offers clients a broad range of delivery models spanning shell & core, build-to-suit, turnkey, and outsourced critical systems operations. Founded in 1998, Ascent provides a full spectrum of fast track services that include project programming, design management, facility assessment, development and construction management, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance operations. Today, Ascent focuses on providing clients with innovative solutions and services yielding the highest levels of operational autonomy, efficiency, and control. Ascents clients include some of the most demanding mission critical organizations spanning multiple industries, Fortune 500 firms, and service providers.
Legendary Entertainment is a media company based in Burbank, California, that specializes in the production and distribution of film, television, and comics. Founded in 2004 by Thomas Tull, the company creates, develops, co-produces, and co-finances a diverse range of content aimed at mainstream audiences, particularly targeting the fandom demographic. Legendary Entertainment collaborates with various production studios to deliver box-office movies, television shows, and comic storylines, effectively serving a global market. Through its strategic partnerships, the company focuses on producing engaging content for both traditional and digital platforms, ensuring a broad reach within the entertainment industry.
Birch Communications, Inc. is a leading communications, network, cloud and IT solutions provider. Recognized for exceptional customer experience, Birch delivers compelling solutions that assist small, mid-sized, enterprise and wholesale businesses to increase their productivity. Its industry-leading product portfolio is available nationwide and includes Metro-Fiber, Metro-Ethernet, unified communications (UC), hosted phone systems, hosted data centers, and hosted file storage services.
Private Equity Round in 2011
Trojan Battery Company, founded in 1925, is a leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, specializing in flooded, absorbed glass mat (AGM), and gel technologies. The company serves a diverse range of markets, including golf and utility vehicles, transportation, marine, commercial trucking, and renewable energy systems. Trojan's products are distributed through a network of dealers and distributors across multiple regions, including North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. With over 90 years of experience in battery manufacturing, Trojan Battery is recognized for its innovative approach to deep-cycle battery technology. The company is headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California, and operates additional manufacturing facilities in Georgia, Germany, and Hong Kong. As of late 2018, Trojan Battery has been a subsidiary of C&D Technologies, Inc.
Adknowledge, Inc. is a digital advertising technology company that offers a wide range of marketing services to brands, agencies, publishers, and developers both in the United States and internationally. The company utilizes diverse data sources to facilitate ad placements across digital video, social media, applications, content recommendation, and email. Key offerings include AdParlor, a social and video advertising platform that integrates with major social media networks; AdBistro, which allows for customized ad placements; and Giant Media, a native video platform. Additionally, Adknowledge provides services such as mobile app installs, mobile monetization, influencer activations, and creative services, including graphic design and video production. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Adknowledge has expanded its presence with offices in various locations worldwide, including major cities in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company emphasizes performance-based marketing, leveraging predictive technology to enhance connections between advertisers and consumers across multiple channels.
Merrill Lynch is a prominent wealth management firm headquartered in New York City. Established in 1914, it offers a range of financial services, including wealth management, securities trading, corporate finance, and investment banking. The firm is dedicated to understanding the unique needs of its clients, leveraging its financial expertise to provide tailored solutions. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Merrill Lynch manages its clients' assets through a skilled executive team focused on delivering effective financial strategies.
mFoundry is the most popular mobile banking solution in the U.S., the choice of more than 800 banks and credit unions nationwide. mFoundry's award-winning mBanking platform is the leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) mobile banking solution in the financial services industry today. mFoundry has an extensive partner network that includes FIS, Open Solutions, COCC, PSCU Financial Services, NCR, CO-OP, First Data and PayPal. These partnerships, combined with its extensive implementation experience and flexible SaaS-based architecture help it deploy mobile banking solutions quickly. While known best for its mobile banking innovation, mFoundry has also demonstrated leadership in mobile payments, leading Starbucks Card Mobile, the most successful mobile payments program to date, currently used across more than 6,800 Starbucks. mFoundry was founded in 2004 by Drew Sievers and Rodney Aiglstorfer. The company is headquartered in Larkspur, California, with additional offices in downtown San Francisco. For more information, please visit http://www.mfoundry.com.
Yodlee, Inc. operates a technology platform that provides digital financial services through the Yodlee Financial Cloud. This platform offers a variety of financial applications, known as FinApps, designed for sectors such as retail finance, wealth management, and small business solutions. These applications help consumers and businesses manage their finances, track spending, and assess net worth among other tasks. Yodlee Financial Cloud also allows customers to create their own applications using open application programming interfaces, ensuring secure data access and money movement solutions. In addition to its core offerings, Yodlee provides data solutions and market research services. The company serves a wide range of clients, including financial institutions, internet service companies, and third-party developers of financial applications. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Yodlee operates as a subsidiary of Envestnet, Inc.
LaSalle Bank Corporation was the holding company for LaSalle Bank N.A. and LaSalle Bank Midwest N.A. (formerly Standard Federal Bank).
TheMarkets.com provides research, estimates, and workflow solutions to over 2000 institutional investment management firms worldwide. TheMarkets.com is owned by: Bank of America Securities, LLC , Citi , Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Dresdner Kleinwort, part of Dresdner Bank AG, The Goldman Sachs Group, JPMorgan Chase, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, UBS Investment Bank, and Thomson Reuters.
BIDS Trading, L.P. is a registered broker-dealer that operates an alternative trading system (ATS) designed to facilitate anonymous trading of large blocks of shares. The platform aims to connect counterparties while addressing the challenges of finding legitimate trading partners without disclosing trading intentions. By not publishing information related to the side, size, or price of trades, BIDS Trading helps users maintain their privacy and protect sensitive details about their orders. This approach allows participants to engage in transactions with greater confidentiality, enhancing the trading experience for those involved in significant share trades.
Plastic Logic Germany leads the way in developing, manufacturing and commercializing flexible displays. The company has successfully industrialized the manufacturing process in its facility, the world’s first commercial, volume, organic electronics factory. Using a stable and proven licensed technology transistor platform, the company manufactures a range of high-quality, flexible plastic displays. These shatterproof, daylight-readable displays are ultra-thin, ultra-lightweight and very low-power, offering huge advantages over conventional screens as they are extremely robust with proven lifetimes. Plastic Logic Germany also runs an open pilot line for flexible electronics. Third party companies are invited to benefit from the company’s years of experience in the industrialization and manufacture of flexible electronics. Plastic Logic Germany’s customers include OEMs and electronics manufacturers for signage and logistics, mobile electronic devices, smart-cards, wearables and more. For more information, please visit www.plasticlogic.com.
Oversee.net is a technology company that manages a diverse portfolio of consumer web and mobile properties aimed at helping users discover, compare, and save. With nearly two decades of experience in digital customer acquisition, the company connects approximately 25 million in-market consumers each month to leading consumer brands. Its flagship website, GoDoTrip.com, allows users to find, book, and share personalized travel experiences, streamlining the trip planning process. In addition to GoDoTrip, Oversee.net's expanding portfolio includes travel-related brands such as AirportParking.com and AboutAirportParking.com. The company also focuses on traffic acquisition, content management, and mobile monetization across various sectors, including travel, consumer finance, and comparison shopping, empowering users to make informed purchasing decisions.
U.S. Trust is a private bank serving the needs of high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals and families by providing comprehensive wealth management products and services focused on wealth structuring (wealth planning, trusts and estates, philanthropy, custody services), investment management (portfolio consulting, asset management, capital markets, specialty asset management) and credit and banking (financial manaement tools, liquidity services, custom credit, real estate finance). At U.S. Trust, they have a long and rich history of helping clients achieve their own unique objectives. Since 1853, they've been committed to listening, building long-term relationships, and helping individuals and their families realize the opportunities they create for themselves, their children, businesses, communities and future generations.
HealthLogic Systems Corporation provides healthcare revenue cycle management solutions for hospitals.
Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (Keurig) (NASDAQ:GMCR) is reimagining how beverages can be created, personalized, and enjoyed, fresh-made in homes and workplaces. We are a personal beverage system company revolutionizing the beverage experience through the power of innovative technology and strategic brand partnerships. With an expanding family of more than 80 beloved brands and more than 575 beverage varieties, our Keurig® hot and Keurig® KOLD™ beverage systems deliver great taste, convenience, and choice at the push of a button. As a company founded on social responsibility, we are committed to using the power of business to brew a better world through our work to build resilient supply chains, sustainable products, thriving communities, and a water-secure world.
Plastic Logic Germany leads the way in developing, manufacturing and commercializing flexible displays. The company has successfully industrialized the manufacturing process in its facility, the world’s first commercial, volume, organic electronics factory. Using a stable and proven licensed technology transistor platform, the company manufactures a range of high-quality, flexible plastic displays. These shatterproof, daylight-readable displays are ultra-thin, ultra-lightweight and very low-power, offering huge advantages over conventional screens as they are extremely robust with proven lifetimes. Plastic Logic Germany also runs an open pilot line for flexible electronics. Third party companies are invited to benefit from the company’s years of experience in the industrialization and manufacture of flexible electronics. Plastic Logic Germany’s customers include OEMs and electronics manufacturers for signage and logistics, mobile electronic devices, smart-cards, wearables and more. For more information, please visit www.plasticlogic.com.
InQuira, Inc. provides a software platform that includes knowledge base management, natural language search, and analytics and reporting applications. Its products include Intelligent Search, a semantic search system for understanding and responding to user inquiries; Information Manager, a knowledge management application for identifying, developing, organizing, and sharing enterprise information; and Analytics, a reporting application for managing user experience on the Web and in contact centers. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in San Bruno, California. InQuira was acquired by Oracle in July 2011.
Sphera is a leading global provider of Integrated Risk Management software and information services, specializing in Environmental Performance, Operational Risk, and Product Stewardship. With over 30 years of experience, Sphera is dedicated to enhancing operational excellence and promoting sustainability across various industries. The company serves more than 3,000 customers and over 1 million users in over 70 countries. In addition to its software offerings, Sphera provides Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance and risk management solutions, along with consulting services that focus on Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S). Recently, Sphera expanded its management team and relocated its corporate headquarters to Denver, Colorado, aiming to strengthen its infrastructure, enhance its technology portfolio, and boost sales and marketing initiatives to better support its global clientele.
MBNA Limited provides credit cards in the United Kingdom. It offers balance transfer, money transfer, purchase, football, charity, airline, rewards, and low rate cards; and co-branded credit cards. The company also provides mobile services. MBNA Limited was formerly known as MBNA Europe Bank Limited and changed its name to MBNA Limited in November 2012. The company was founded in 1993 and is based in Chester, United Kingdom with additional locations in Ireland and Spain. MBNA Limited operates as a subsidiary of Fia Jersey Holdings Ltd. As of June 1, 2017, MBNA Limited operates as a subsidiary of Lloyds Banking Group plc.
Picolight Incorporated is a manufacturer of high-bandwidth optical transceivers and components, specializing in the design and development of optical components and vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL)-based optical transceivers. Founded in 1995 and based in Louisville, Colorado, the company serves various sectors, including local area networking, optical switches, computer systems, and optical metro applications. Picolight's product offerings include Ethernet and fiber channel transceivers, as well as optical transmitters and receivers, catering to the growing demands of high-speed optical communication systems.
Ittiam Systems Private Limited is an embedded software and systems design company based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2001. It specializes in digital signal processing applications across multimedia and communications sectors, offering a range of products including multimedia codecs, middleware, and application software. The company provides advanced solutions such as HEVC and VP9 technologies, video and audio processing components, and board support packages tailored for various applications, including broadcast, healthcare, mobile, and in-flight entertainment. Ittiam also maintains an intellectual property portfolio for system-on-chip devices, featuring solutions for wireless local area networks and power line communication. Additionally, the company offers cloud-based encoders for video distribution across multiple online platforms. Ittiam serves a diverse clientele, ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies, across automotive, broadcast, consumer, mobility, and industrial markets both in India and internationally.
Core Security provides enterprises with market-leading, threat-aware, identity, access and vulnerability management solutions that enable actionable intelligence.
Private Equity Round in 2004
Centric Software, Inc. specializes in web-based product lifecycle management (PLM) software designed to streamline product development and enhance time-to-market for various industries, including fashion, retail, footwear, and consumer goods. Its flagship platform, Centric 8, offers comprehensive tools for managing critical business processes such as sourcing, quality management, and collection management. The company also provides the Centric Visual Innovation Platform (VIP), which facilitates visual decision-making through digital boards for touch-enabled devices. Additionally, Centric Software caters to small businesses with its Centric SMB packages, incorporating innovative technology and industry insights. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Campbell, California, Centric Software operates globally, with offices in major cities across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company has received several industry accolades, reflecting its leadership in PLM solutions.