Sound Point Capital Management

Founded in 2019, Teamshares operates an online platform facilitating employee ownership in small businesses. It acquires traditional companies from retiring owners, transitioning them to be majority employee-owned within two decades. The company provides new leadership, financial education, equity management software, and financial products to support this process.

Assured Investment Management LLC is a privately owned investment management firm based in New York City, founded in 2003. The firm specializes in managing portfolios for pooled investment vehicles, institutional accounts, and single-investor limited partnerships. It operates across various asset classes, including public equity, fixed income, and alternative investments. Notably, its alternative investment strategies encompass long/short credit, long/short equity, distressed situations, asset-backed securities, and structured credit. Assured Investment Management employs both fundamental and quantitative analysis to develop its investment portfolios. The firm, formerly known as BlueMountain Capital Management, is a subsidiary of Assured Guaranty US Holdings Inc. Assured Investment Management also provides services related to municipal finance and structured credit, catering to a diverse range of clients in the financial sector.

Rain Technologies Inc. is a financial technology company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019. The company develops applications aimed at enhancing employees' financial health by providing them with on-demand access to their earned wages. Rain's platform integrates with existing payroll systems, allowing employees to withdraw portions of their earned wages at any time, rather than waiting for the traditional payday. This service is offered as a voluntary benefit at no cost to employers. The Rain Instant Pay app not only facilitates wage access but also includes features such as overdraft protection through a checking account option, notifications for upcoming bills, and various budgeting and saving tools. By providing an alternative source for cash, Rain helps businesses support their employees in managing finances more effectively and avoiding reliance on payday loans.

Anuvu specializes in providing connectivity and entertainment solutions for mobility markets. It aims to connect and entertain passengers worldwide, offering digital platforms like Iris and Airconnect IFE Pro that enable airlines to deliver high-quality entertainment and scale with demand.

CVC Capital Partners is a global private equity and investment advisory firm that manages private equity, asset, credit and infrastructure investments. Founded in 1981 as Citicorp Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Citigroup, the firm expanded across Europe and later into the Americas and Asia, building a multinational platform with offices and professionals across major markets. It seeks to invest across a wide range of sectors including building and construction, business services, chemicals, consumer and retail, energy and utilities, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, sports, media and entertainment, technology, and transport and infrastructure.

SkillSoft provides comprehensive e-learning solutions for businesses worldwide, offering courses in leadership, technology, compliance, and other professional development areas. Its products include SkillChoice, SkillPort learning management platform, virtual classroom platforms, KnowledgeCenters, and extensive courseware collections. SkillSoft also offers online mentoring services, books, executive content services, and professional services.

BuzzFeed, Inc. is a tech-driven media company that specializes in delivering breaking news, original reporting, and entertainment content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, BuzzFeed engages a global audience with its diverse offerings, which include articles, quizzes, videos, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as Tasty. The company also emphasizes investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and produces original content for multiple formats via BuzzFeed Studios. Additionally, BuzzFeed Commerce focuses on social commerce products, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed aims to create shareable content that resonates across the social web.