First Republic Bank

Pacaso is a company that simplifies the process of co-owning a second home by providing a marketplace for buying and selling properties, along with professional management services. The platform allows potential buyers to specify their desired location, budget, and expected usage time. Pacaso then assists in finding suitable homes and sets up a professionally managed LLC tailored for co-ownership. Buyers can purchase a specific share of the home, such as half, which guarantees them access for that portion of the year. Pacaso handles the property management and provides a mobile app to facilitate scheduling among owners.

CommonBond, Inc. is an online lending company based in New York, founded in 2011. It specializes in providing financial solutions for students seeking to pay for higher education in the United States. The company offers refinancing and financing options for undergraduate and graduate student loans, including parent PLUS loans and MBA student loans. CommonBond enables students to access both fixed and variable rate products for refinancing existing loans or financing their education while enrolled. Additionally, the company provides a product called SmartSave, which allows customers to redirect their monthly savings from student loan refinancing into a wealth-generating cash account. Furthermore, CommonBond assists businesses in managing their employees' student loan debt, thereby addressing the growing concern of educational debt in the workforce.

Annapurna Pictures is an entertainment company that specializes in film production, television production, and video game development. Established to serve as a comprehensive resource for filmmakers, it has gained recognition for its commitment to producing mature and thought-provoking dramas. The company aims to create authentic content across various genres and mediums, including film, television, theatre, and digital media. By prioritizing creativity and authenticity, Annapurna Pictures has positioned itself as a key player in the industry, enabling artists to tell compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences. Its focus on critically acclaimed content underscores its dedication to enhancing the cultural landscape of entertainment.

Gradifi, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2014 that focuses on alleviating student loan debt through innovative online programs. It provides a platform enabling employers to make contributions directly to their employees' student loans. Gradifi partners with various organizations to create customized Student Loan Paydown Plans, along with rewards and brand loyalty programs that enhance employee benefits. The company's approach aims to transform the perception of student loan debt from a financial burden to a source of empowerment for employees. Gradifi operates as a subsidiary of E*TRADE Financial Corporation, bringing together a management team with extensive experience in consumer financial services and entrepreneurial ventures.

Electric Entertainment is a full service film, television, and new media production company and studio headed by veteran producer Dean Devlin along with Marc Roskin and Rachel Olschan. Electric recently wrapped its fifth season of TNT’s action-packed drama “Leverage.” Electric’s other television credits include TNT’s “The Librarian” starring Noah Wyle which was the highest rated movie on cable that year (2004), its sequel, “The Librarian: Return to King Solomon’s Mines” and the third installment of the franchise, “The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice.” Along with Bryan Singer’s Bad Hat Harry production company, Electric produced SyFy Channel’s “The Triangle,” which won an Emmy for its Visual Effects, and was the highest-rated miniseries on the cable channel since “Steven Spielberg Presents TAKEN” (2002). Electric’s most recent film projects include MGM’s Flyboys and Sony Picture Classics’ politically-charged documentary Who Killed the Electric Car?, which was nominated by the Broadcast Film Critics Association for Best Documentary Feature. Electric launched Electric Visual Effects (EFX), which uses the new division as its in-house effects arm allowing the filmmakers they work with to stretch their dollars way beyond traditional effects budget boundaries. The EFX crew has been assembled from industry veterans Devlin had previously collaborated with on his global box-office hits including Independence Day, Godzilla, The Patriot, and Eight Legged Freaks. EFX is headed by veteran visual effects producer Mark Franco, whose career spans over twenty-five years and includes productions such as Titanic, Batman & Robin, Armageddon and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Electric recently launched its international theatrical film and television sales and acquisitions division, which is headed by Sonia Mehandjiyska. Devlin is currently in pre-production on his feature directorial debut, GEOSTORM, which he is producing with Skydance Pictures’ David Ellison and Dana Goldberg and his Electric Entertainment team of Marc Roskin and Rachel Olschan.