Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC, established in 2005, is a New York-based private equity firm specializing in lower mid-market investments. It focuses on companies with annual revenues exceeding $50 million, operating in sectors such as energy, healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, transport, and distribution across the United States and Canada. Blue Wolf targets companies facing complex challenges, including financial distress, operational restructuring, or significant legal and regulatory issues. It invests in control positions, typically ranging from $10 million to $250 million in equity, and seeks to lead at the board level. The firm's strategy involves leveraging its expertise in managing relationships with complex constituencies, such as government and labor, to drive organizational change and create value. Blue Wolf typically exits its investments through sales to strategic or financial buyers.

Bolster Investment Partners is an Amsterdam-based investment firm founded in 1982 that pursues long-term minority investments in Dutch companies across manufacturing, services, and trading sectors. The firm focuses on exceptional businesses with proven models and clear strategic positioning, aiming to support sustainable growth and value creation through selective, disciplined capital partnerships.

Established in 2020, the European Innovation Council supports innovative startups and researchers with promising ideas, focusing on early-stage companies with positive environmental, social, or governance impacts. It co-invests alongside private investors.

Ares Commercial Finance offers asset-based cash flow solutions tailored for small and middle-market businesses. They provide flexible financing options such as working capital financing, bridge financing, turnaround financing, acquisition financing, debtor-in-possession financing, and special accommodation financing.

Founded in 2020, WhiteHawk Capital Partners is a private credit investment manager specializing in asset-based financing solutions for middle market private and public companies across diverse industries. The firm focuses on providing creative and flexible non-traditional capital solutions to support companies' liquidity needs and growth.

Founded in 1998, TriWest Capital Partners is a Calgary-based private equity firm specializing in equity investments in mid-market companies across Canada. It focuses on service, manufacturing, and distribution sectors, typically investing in businesses with annual revenues between $10 million and $200 million and EBITDA ranging from $10 million to $100 million. TriWest provides more than just capital, leveraging its managing directors' significant operational and transactional expertise to create shareholder value.

The National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency in the United States that funds and supports research and education in science and engineering. It funds fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering and administers non-dilutive funding programs to aid early‑stage technology development, helping translate discoveries into commercially viable products and services. Through grants and fellowships, the NSF supports researchers, educators, and startups, contributing to innovation and U.S. competitiveness. The agency operates with a substantial budget to advance science, engineering, and STEM education nationwide.

EASME is a European Union executive agency that supports small and medium-sized enterprises and promotes innovation in Europe. It manages projects in the areas of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as the environment, energy, and maritime sectors, funded by COSME, LIFE, and EMFF. EASME organizes the European Sustainable Energy Week and serves industries such as environmental management, energy production, and maritime activities.

Bridgepoint is a European private equity and asset management firm headquartered in London. It maintains bases across eight European markets and runs international operations from New York and Shanghai. The company concentrates on growth-oriented investments across private equity, infrastructure, and private credit, offering tailored strategies such as middle-market buyouts, small-cap growth capital, and private credit to support growth by companies in sectors including healthcare, technology, advanced industrials, and consumer services. In addition to equity investments, Bridgepoint provides loans and manages credit opportunities through syndicated debt offerings, reflecting a multi-asset approach to financing growth. The firm focuses on middle-market opportunities, partnering with management teams to drive value creation across Western Europe.

ArcelorMittal is a global leader in steel production and mining, serving diverse industries such as automotive, construction, household appliances, and packaging. The company is committed to developing technologies that reduce the carbon footprint of steel.

Founded in 1921, Newmont is a global leader in gold production, operating mines in nine countries across the Americas, Africa, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. The company employs approximately 28,000 people and is renowned for its industry-leading safety standards and commitment to sustainability.