Valley National Bank

Green Thumb Industries is a prominent cannabis cultivator, processor, and dispensary operator based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2014, the company produces and sells a wide range of cannabis products for both medical and adult-use markets in the United States. Its product portfolio includes cannabis flower, edibles, concentrates, and topicals, marketed under well-known brands such as Rythm, Dogwalkers, incredibles, and Dr. Solomon’s. Green Thumb operates 92 retail stores branded as RISE and has established a presence in 14 states, focusing on expansion in areas with limited licenses and high population density. With approximately 4,000 employees, the company serves millions of customers each year through both wholesale distribution to third-party retailers and direct sales to consumers in its own stores.

Pagaya is a fintech company leveraging machine learning and big data analytics to manage institutional funds, primarily focusing on fixed income and alternative credit markets.

ARM Energy Management, LLC, established in 2011 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, is an energy marketing and infrastructure firm that offers a range of services including oil and gas marketing, transportation, asset management, and trading. As a subsidiary of ARM Energy Holdings, LLC, the company is dedicated to providing innovative solutions across the energy value chain. Its focus on market intelligence, risk management, and physical marketing allows it to support oil and gas producers in developing and implementing strategies that enhance value protection. By leveraging a diversified information-gathering platform, ARM Energy aims to mitigate the cyclical nature of the energy market and helps clients improve their renewable energy resources while maintaining a low-cost energy supply.

BB Energy is an energy trading company that specializes in the trading and operations of various petroleum products. Its portfolio includes crude oil, gasoline, naphtha, gas oil, jet fuel, fuel oil, and bitumen, among other related products. The company offers comprehensive energy trading services, encompassing chartering, logistics, storage, refining, and financing, which support its trading operations. Through its expertise in these areas, BB Energy caters to a diverse range of customers, positioning itself as a key player in the energy sector.

Finexio is a B2B payment network that offers a streamlined solution for accounts payable payments, primarily targeting medium and large corporations. The company’s platform simplifies the payment process by identifying suppliers eligible for electronic payments and routing these transactions without the need for bank account information. This approach eliminates the reliance on paper checks, significantly reducing associated costs such as transaction fees and currency conversion charges. By integrating with major payment aggregators, accounts payable automation tools, and procurement software, Finexio enhances payment efficiency, allowing businesses to transfer funds directly to suppliers’ bank accounts at lower rates than traditional payment methods.

Bank Leumi USA is a full-service bank headquartered in New York, providing a comprehensive range of commercial and private banking products and services across the United States. Established in 1954 and operating for over 60 years, the bank offers various commercial solutions, including cash management, lending products, trade finance, and treasury solutions tailored to sectors such as healthcare and technology. Additionally, its private banking division specializes in wealth management, investments, and estate planning. Bank Leumi USA also delivers online banking services and a range of investment and insurance products through its brokerage subsidiary. As a subsidiary of Bank Leumi Le-Israel Corporation, it maintains a commitment to exceptional service and client-focused solutions while being FDIC-insured. The bank has branches in New York, Illinois, California, and Florida, emphasizing its global ties and dedication to meeting the financial needs of its clients.

Progress Capital is a commercial mortgage banking firm that specializes in arranging financing for commercial real estate owners and residential developers. Founded in 1990, the firm has successfully closed over $40 billion in commercial loans, leveraging this extensive experience to negotiate favorable terms for its clients. Progress Capital provides comprehensive services that include in-house underwriting and closing specialists, ensuring meticulous management of the loan process. The firm focuses on a variety of property types, including mixed-use, multi-family, construction, industrial, retail, office, and commercial storage properties, helping clients achieve their financial objectives through reliable financing and expert execution.