Vale
Vale is a prominent global mining company headquartered in Brazil, recognized as the world's largest producer of iron ore and iron ore pellets. Operating in over 30 countries, Vale employs more than 195,000 people, including long-term contractors. In addition to its leadership in iron ore, Vale is the second-largest producer of nickel and also engages in the extraction of copper, coal, manganese, ferroalloys, fertilizers, cobalt, and platinum group metals. The company has strategically refocused its operations by divesting non-core assets such as its fertilizer, coal, and steel divisions, thereby concentrating on its primary sectors of iron ore, nickel, and copper. The bulk materials division, primarily driven by iron ore and pellets, significantly contributes to its earnings, while the base metals division encompasses nickel and copper production. Vale is also in the process of selling a minority stake in its base metals business, marking a potential shift in its strategic focus for the future.
7 past transactions
Columbia University
Grant in 2024
Columbia University, a prestigious research institution and Ivy League school in New York City, is dedicated to advancing knowledge across all disciplines. It manages its endowment through the Columbia Investment Management Company (IMC), a wholly-owned subsidiary established in 2002. The IMC, led by an executive management team, oversees the bulk of the university's endowment, excluding real estate holdings and certain charitable giving vehicles. The earnings from these investments support various academic and public service programs, including scholarships, professorships, fellowships, and basic research. The university's endowment is ultimately governed by the board of trustees.
Allonnia
Series A in 2023
Allonnia LLC is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2019, that specializes in waste remediation services. The company focuses on developing enzymes, proteins, and microbes that effectively degrade or metabolize environmental contaminants, facilitating the recovery and upcycling of valuable materials from waste. Allonnia aims to provide innovative solutions to pressing environmental challenges, including safer water and cleaner mining, while promoting sustainability. Their unique approach integrates biology with advanced technology to create systems that transform waste into useful resources. Allonnia's commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation has garnered industry recognition, positioning it as a leader in the field of biotechnology and waste management.
Flosonics Medical
Grant in 2020
Flosonics Medical is a Canadian medical device company founded in 2017, specializing in the development of non-invasive sensors aimed at enhancing the management of critically ill patients. Its flagship product, the FloPatch, is a wearable ultrasound sensor designed to monitor blood flow in patients post-clinical intervention, thereby addressing critical clinical needs. The FloPatch is particularly beneficial for healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and paramedics, operating in various high-pressure environments such as ambulances, emergency departments, operating rooms, and intensive care units. The device is notable for its portability, wireless connectivity with tablets and other medical equipment, and user-friendly functionality, all of which contribute to improved patient care in urgent medical situations. Flosonics Medical, previously known as Ke2 Technologies, rebranded in September 2017.
FIRST Team 1305
Grant in 2020
FIRST Team 1305 is a robotics team for high school-aged students. They involve in a robotics competition dedicated to promoting science and technology to students. They provide scientific, entrepreneurial, and technological challenges for their students.
Ferrous Resources
Acquisition in 2018
Ferrous Resources is a company that specializes in the exploration, extraction, and processing of iron ore. It operates iron ore mines in Brazil and provides essential services to the steel industry both domestically and internationally. By focusing on metal extraction, Ferrous Resources plays a crucial role in supplying high-quality iron ore to meet the demands of various markets, contributing to the overall growth of the metal sector.
Potasio Rio Colorado
Acquisition in 2009
Potasio Rio Colorado manufactures, mines, and distributes potassium chloride.
Inco Limited
Acquisition in 2006
Inco Limited was a Canadian mining company and the world’s leading producer of nickel for much of the 20th century.
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