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GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. is a molecular diagnostics company headquartered in Carlsbad, California, specializing in the development and commercialization of its proprietary eSensor electrochemical detection technology. The company’s flagship XT-8 System, which has received FDA 510(k) clearance, allows for the detection of up to 72 distinct biomarkers from a single sample, producing results within 30 minutes. This system supports a variety of molecular diagnostic tests using compact workstations and self-contained, disposable test cartridges. GenMark also offers diagnostic tests for its XT-8 System, including panels for respiratory viruses, cystic fibrosis, thrombophilia risk, warfarin sensitivity, and hepatitis C virus genotyping. The company is actively developing its next-generation platform, the AD-8 System, which aims to further streamline the testing process. GenMark sells its products through direct sales and specialized service organizations across the United States and Europe.

CINQS, established in 2016 and headquartered in Nanterre, France, operates a smartphone application that facilitates ride-sharing. The company connects drivers with passengers seeking transportation, offering a premium private hire car service. In December 2016, CINQS was acquired by Chabé Group, a leading provider of chauffeur-driven services in Europe.

SINTX Technologies is a ceramics company focused on silicon nitride for medical and related applications. It develops and manufactures silicon nitride biomaterials used in implants and devices, with products designed to be biocompatible, bioactive, antipathogenic, and to have good bone affinity. The company produces silicon nitride spinal implants in an ISO 13485 certified facility for CTL-Amedica, its exclusive retail channel for such implants, and markets products through direct sales, distributors, OEM partnerships, and private-label arrangements. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, it serves customers in the United States, Europe, and South America.

AirXpanders, Inc. was a medical device company headquartered in San Jose, California, specializing in the design, manufacture, sale, and distribution of innovative medical devices aimed at improving breast reconstruction outcomes. Founded in 2005, the company developed the AeroForm Tissue Expander System, a needle-free and patient-controlled device specifically designed for use in two-stage breast reconstruction following mastectomy. This system allowed patients to expand tissue in a controlled manner before the insertion of breast implants. Despite its advancements in medical technology, AirXpanders filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and ceased operations on September 25, 2019.

SynGen Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in the development, design, and manufacturing of innovative cell separation tools and accessories aimed at the recovery of target cells while depleting contaminating cells. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, with an additional location in Runcorn, United Kingdom, SynGen offers a range of medical devices, including the SynGenX-1000 and SynGenX-2000 Systems, which are closed sterile processing systems designed for the isolation of stem and progenitor cells and the preparation of platelet-rich plasma, respectively. The company also provides laboratory solutions such as the SynGenX-Lab System for cell extraction and the CryoPRO Workstation for cryopreservation. Additionally, SynGen develops software like SynGen DataTrak for data management in clinical and manufacturing environments. Its products are utilized in diagnostic, research, and clinical processes, contributing significantly to the field of regenerative medicine.

Drive Medical is one of the fastest growing global distributors of durable medical equipment. The Company markets and distributes its products to customers located throughout North America, Europe, Central America, South America, the Middle East and Asia. Drive has corporate offices and distribution facilities located throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Romania, China and Taiwan. Drive North America Technical Service Center is located in Bohemia, New York. See the "Contact Us" section for all location details. Drive was formed in January 2000 under the name Medical Depot, Inc. Not long after the Company started, the ownership recognized the opportunity to reflect the spirit of the Company and the quality of life it provides to the users of their products, and therefore, changed the name to Drive. This culture and drive led to the significant growth and the formation of a multi-national organization. The continuous growth and expansion is supported by the best professionals in the business, state-of-the-art technology and an undying winning attitude.

Karro Food Group, headquartered in Malton, North Yorkshire, is a prominent producer of a wide range of pork products, including bacon, gammon, fresh pork, frozen sausage, ham, and cooked meats. The company processes approximately 45,000 pigs weekly, supplying high-quality meat to retail, food service, and manufacturing customers throughout the UK. With operations across various locations in England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, Karro ensures full supply chain visibility for its products, which are available in major supermarkets and wholesale food suppliers. Employing around 3,000 individuals, Karro Food Group plays a significant role in the UK meat industry, providing pork consumed by millions of consumers annually.

SINTX Technologies is a ceramics company focused on silicon nitride for medical and related applications. It develops and manufactures silicon nitride biomaterials used in implants and devices, with products designed to be biocompatible, bioactive, antipathogenic, and to have good bone affinity. The company produces silicon nitride spinal implants in an ISO 13485 certified facility for CTL-Amedica, its exclusive retail channel for such implants, and markets products through direct sales, distributors, OEM partnerships, and private-label arrangements. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, it serves customers in the United States, Europe, and South America.

Hospedia is a UK-based provider of point-of-care systems and clinical support software that enhances the patient experience in healthcare settings. With a strong presence in the acute National Health Service (NHS) sector, the company holds a 75% market share, supplying bedside terminals to over 150 hospitals. These terminals cater to approximately 10 million patients, 5 million visitors, and 500,000 healthcare professionals annually. Hospedia's platform facilitates bedside communication and multimedia services, ensuring patients are both educated and entertained throughout their healthcare journey. This technological integration supports healthcare professionals by providing real-time information, ultimately enabling quicker and safer decision-making in clinical environments.

Eurofactor is a UK-based company specializing in credit services, including invoice discounting, invoice factoring, and asset-based lending. The firm also engages in debt collection by purchasing outstanding debts from businesses. In addition to these services, Eurofactor offers credit information and facilitates the collection of overseas payments, helping businesses manage their cash flow and reduce financial risk. Through its comprehensive range of services, Eurofactor aims to support companies in optimizing their financial operations and improving liquidity.

Datapipe is a provider of managed hosting, cloud services, and data center solutions designed to manage and secure mission-critical IT services. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including cloud computing, infrastructure as a service, platform as a service, colocation, business analytics, database management, e-commerce hosting, email hosting, and data protection. Datapipe serves a diverse array of industries, such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, government, and media, enabling clients to optimize both critical and everyday IT operations. With a presence in major global markets, including New York, Silicon Valley, London, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, Datapipe has established itself as a significant player in the technology landscape. The company was recognized in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure as a Service and Web Hosting in 2010, highlighting its commitment to delivering high-quality services.

TPI Composites, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in composite wind blades and related precision molding and assembly systems, primarily for original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, the company serves multiple industries, including wind energy and transportation, where it produces large-scale composite structures for applications such as buses, rail systems, and military vehicles. TPI operates factories across the United States, Mexico, and Asia, with a significant portion of its revenue coming from operations in Mexico. The company is known for its innovative technology that emphasizes high strength, lightweight, and durability in its products.

They have been in the business for over 125 years, building a reputation in the UK for exceptional quality and customer satisfaction and we pride ourselves on the range that they offer. Most of their drinks are packed full of pure fruit juice like their Aquajuice range, so count as one of your five-a-day and they’re proud to say that a lot of their products are school approved. This means that children up and down the country can choose a healthy drink with their School dinner every day.

InSightec Ltd. is a pioneering company based in Tirat Carmel, Israel, specializing in non-invasive medical treatments through its Exablate platform, which employs MR guided focused ultrasound technology. Founded in 1999, InSightec develops and distributes systems that address various oncology and gynecology conditions, including the Exablate Neuro for personalized thalamotomy in movement disorders and pain management. The Exablate system has received multiple regulatory approvals, including CE marks and FDA approval, for treatments of symptomatic uterine fibroids, pain from bone metastases, and adenomyosis. The company provides comprehensive support services, including onsite clinical training and maintenance, to medical professionals using its technology in facilities across Israel and internationally. InSightec maintains a strategic partnership with Lantheus Holdings and has expanded its presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, earning recognition for its innovative contributions to the field of acoustic surgery.

Carmen Systems develops, markets and implements resource optimization solutions for clients found primarily in the transportation industry. Carmen Systems’ software solutions improve our clients’ productivity and bottom-line profitability. Our solutions combine the latest in research and technology and include analysis, simulation, development and implementation. Of approximately 290 employees from 32 nationalities, around one third work with R&D, of these 12 per cent have a PhD. Collaboration with a number of leading universities in different countries further contributes to Carmen Systems’ strength in the field of resource optimization. The company headquarters is in Göteborg, Sweden with offices in Amsterdam, Austin (Texas), Brisbane (Australia), Copenhagen, London, Madrid, Monterrey (Mexico), Montreal, Paris, Singapore and Stockholm. Carmen Systems is owned by its management and employees, GE Commercial Finance, Gilde IT Fund B.V., and InnovationsKapital.

Singulex develops and commercializes single molecule counting technology for clinical diagnostics and scientific discovery. Its flagship product, the Sgx Clarity System, enables ultra-sensitive detection of biomarkers down to femtograms/mL, aiding in cardiovascular health management and personalized wellness programs. Singulex serves pharmaceutical R&D labs, clinical research organizations, and academic institutions worldwide.

Univa Corporation, founded in 2004 and based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, specializes in enterprise-class workload management and containerization solutions. The company offers a range of products, including Univa Grid Engine, a distributed resource management system designed to optimize data center resources. Its offerings also feature various add-ons such as Container Edition, which enhances the efficiency of Docker containers; Short Jobs, which enables rapid task execution; and License Orchestrator for managing licensed application features across clusters. Additionally, Univa provides the Universal Resource Broker for hosting big data frameworks, UniSight Reporting for usage analytics, UniCloud for leveraging cloud resources, and Navops, a cloud-automation platform. These solutions empower organizations to manage and optimize applications, containers, and data center services effectively. Univa operates additional offices in Markham, Canada, and Munich and Regensburg, Germany, and it is a subsidiary of Altair Engineering Inc.

OutlookSoft is a provider of business planning and performance management solutions, specializing in predictive performance management. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the company offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, statutory consolidation, reporting, analysis, predictive analytics, scorecarding, and dashboards. In addition to its software solutions, OutlookSoft provides consulting, training, implementation, and ongoing support services to ensure effective utilization of its products. Its offerings cater to a wide array of industries, including manufacturing, financial services, and the public sector, enabling organizations to effectively measure, manage, and predict their financial and operational performance. The company also maintains offices in the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, and Italy.

OutlookSoft is a provider of business planning and performance management solutions, specializing in predictive performance management. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the company offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, statutory consolidation, reporting, analysis, predictive analytics, scorecarding, and dashboards. In addition to its software solutions, OutlookSoft provides consulting, training, implementation, and ongoing support services to ensure effective utilization of its products. Its offerings cater to a wide array of industries, including manufacturing, financial services, and the public sector, enabling organizations to effectively measure, manage, and predict their financial and operational performance. The company also maintains offices in the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Catalytic Solutions manufactures and distributes emissions control systems and catalytic products for commercial and industrial applications. It manufactures nanostructured catalysts at its main facility in Oxnard, California. The company’s products are most commonly applied to automobile, diesel engine, and energy markets. Catalytic Solutions has manufacturing facilities in Oxnard, California; Reno, Nevada; Thornhill, Canada; and Malmo, Sweden. Catalytic Solutions, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Clean Diesel Technologies Inc.

Mediasurface plc is a company that specializes in the development and marketing of web content management software primarily in the United Kingdom. Its product offerings include Morello, a web content management system designed for building and running intranets, extranets, websites, and other digital channels. Another key product, Immediacy, caters to connected enterprises, empowering non-technical users to create and manage content as well as perform administrative tasks on their websites and intranets. Additionally, Mediasurface provides Pepperio, tailored for smaller businesses to facilitate the creation and maintenance of company websites. Beyond the UK, the company also markets its software solutions in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the United States. Mediasurface is headquartered in Newbury, United Kingdom.

OutlookSoft is a provider of business planning and performance management solutions, specializing in predictive performance management. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the company offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, statutory consolidation, reporting, analysis, predictive analytics, scorecarding, and dashboards. In addition to its software solutions, OutlookSoft provides consulting, training, implementation, and ongoing support services to ensure effective utilization of its products. Its offerings cater to a wide array of industries, including manufacturing, financial services, and the public sector, enabling organizations to effectively measure, manage, and predict their financial and operational performance. The company also maintains offices in the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Plateau Systems, founded in 1996 by Paul Sparta and Brad Cooper, is a provider of Talent Management Systems based in Arlington, Virginia, with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The company offers Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions designed to help organizations develop, analyze, and manage their talent, thereby enhancing workforce productivity and operating performance. Plateau's major offering is the Plateau Talent Management Suite, which includes Learning Management, Performance Management, Career & Succession Planning, and Compensation Management. Additional products include Plateau Talent Gateway for social networking and collaboration, Plateau Analytics for business intelligence, and iContent for content management. The company's solutions are used by major global organizations and government agencies to align employee goals with corporate objectives.

Interwise is a company that specializes in providing voice, web, and video conferencing solutions tailored for enterprises. Established in 1994 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Interwise serves a diverse range of industries, including technology, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, insurance, automotive, and retail. Its primary product, AT&T Connect, is an IP-based software designed for facilitating voice conferences, web meetings, virtual training sessions, web seminars, webcasts, and recordings. In addition to its headquarters, Interwise maintains operations in several countries, including Israel, Japan, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, France, and Germany, thereby extending its global reach in delivering innovative communication solutions.

Mediasurface plc is a company that specializes in the development and marketing of web content management software primarily in the United Kingdom. Its product offerings include Morello, a web content management system designed for building and running intranets, extranets, websites, and other digital channels. Another key product, Immediacy, caters to connected enterprises, empowering non-technical users to create and manage content as well as perform administrative tasks on their websites and intranets. Additionally, Mediasurface provides Pepperio, tailored for smaller businesses to facilitate the creation and maintenance of company websites. Beyond the UK, the company also markets its software solutions in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the United States. Mediasurface is headquartered in Newbury, United Kingdom.

Kinaxis Inc. is a provider of cloud-based subscription software designed to enhance supply chain operations across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, high tech, and pharmaceuticals. Its primary product, RapidResponse, offers integrated supply chain planning and analytics capabilities that facilitate demand and supply planning, inventory management, order fulfillment, capacity planning, and sales operations. By consolidating multiple supply chain management processes into a single platform, RapidResponse enables customers to gain visibility, respond swiftly to market changes, and achieve operational efficiencies. The company, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, serves clients globally, with significant operations in the United States and additional presence across Europe and Asia. Kinaxis also offers professional services, including implementation, technical support, and training, to ensure effective use of its software solutions.

Star One AG, a new wireless broadband telecommunications company headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.

As of January 21, 2002, iMediation SA was acquired by HAHT Commerce, Inc. iMediation SA provides collaborative selling solutions. It offers iChannel, an e-commerce infrastructure software platform designed for managing collaborative selling through channels and in co-branded marketplaces. The company provides professional consulting services to startups and established companies. Its software and services enable business partners to jointly sell products and services online, while managing their brands and complex sales, marketing, and distribution relationships. The company serves online retail merchants, manufacturers, portals, ISPs, ASPs, and hosting services in North America and Europe. iMediation SA was founded in 1998 and is based in Paris, France with an additional office in San Francisco.

Aptegrity is a managed services provider that specializes in application management solutions for web-based business systems. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey, the company offers services such as web application monitoring, management, and optimization. Its primary focus is on e-commerce, customer relationship management, database applications, and similar sectors. Aptegrity operates offices in New Jersey, California, and the United Kingdom, and was acquired by Globix Corporation in October 2003.

Stalwart Group has a UK market leader in the development of financial products for those in retirement. Its core product was a reversionary property annuity scheme which enabled "income poor/asset rich" elderly home owners to purchase an annuity with their residential property whilst maintaining a leasehold life interest. Demographic trends pointed to strong market growth in this sector despite difficult regulatory market conditions, brought about by poor selling of inappropriate "equity release" products by other providers. Prior to our investment, Stalwart had an excellent reputation, a leading market share and was available at an attractive price, but had problems with its funding structure.