Techstars Central LLC, founded in 2006 and based in Boulder, Colorado, operates as a startup accelerator and venture capital firm focused on supporting early-stage technology-oriented companies. It specializes in a mentorship-driven accelerator program, selecting ten startups each summer to participate in a three-month incubation period, offering funding of $120,000 in exchange for equity. Techstars invests primarily in sectors such as fintech, artificial intelligence, blockchain, augmented reality, and IoT, while avoiding investments in medical devices, healthcare technology, and local service-oriented businesses. In addition to its primary accelerator, Techstars has various specialized programs, including those focused on music, retail, mobility, and social impact, with global reach extending to regions such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The firm prefers taking minority stakes, typically between six and ten percent, without seeking board representation or investor rights. Techstars has built a robust network of entrepreneurs, mentors, and corporate partners to foster innovation and growth within its portfolio, which includes over 1,000 companies with a significant collective market capitalization.

Coplex is a private equity firm and tech startup accelerator based in Phoenix, Arizona. Established in 2000, the firm specializes in early-stage investments across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology. Coplex operates as a Corporate Startup Studio, employing a structured program that lasts 9 to 12 months to help aspiring entrepreneurs develop and execute their business ideas. By combining a skilled team with a methodical approach, Coplex aims to enhance the chances of success for startups and facilitate the growth of innovative companies.

A small group of Tucson-based private investors formed the Desert Angels™ in 2000. Since that time, the Desert Angels has grown to become one of the country’s leading angel investor groups. Today, the organization has over 85 members, many of whom have invested in a significant portfolio of companies. The primary focus of the Desert Angels is to fund entrepreneurial ventures. To that end, the organization reviews over 300 applications per year as possible investments. Those companies that excel during the Desert Angels’ rigorous screening process are invited to present to the organization’s general membership at one of its monthly dinner meetings. The Desert Angels hold monthly dinner meetings from September through June. In addition to listening to one or two companies, members often hear from nationally recognized speakers including successful entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and thought leaders in the angel investment community. As the Desert Angels has grown, its members have become increasingly involved in educational activities in the Tucson community. These activities have included sponsoring the local presentation of the Kauffman Foundation’s “Power of Angel Investing” seminar and assisting the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management and its McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship.

Kickstart Fund is a seed-stage venture capital firm located in Salt Lake City, Utah, focused on supporting technology-related companies in the United States. Established in 2008, Kickstart aims to foster the growth of promising businesses in Utah and the Mountain West by offering not only financial investment but also access to a network of resources and expert guidance. The firm has successfully invested in over 100 companies since its inception, emphasizing its commitment to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.

Grayhawk Capital, LLC is a venture capital firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in early-stage and growth-stage investments primarily in technology and healthcare sectors. Founded in 1999, the firm focuses on investing in companies located in the Southwestern United States, particularly in Southern California, as well as parts of Mexico. Grayhawk Capital typically invests between $1 million and $15 million, targeting companies with annual revenues exceeding $3 million and an enterprise value between $15 million and $75 million. The firm seeks to acquire minority ownership positions and prefers to invest in innovative and disruptive product offerings led by exceptional management teams. Investment areas include mobile computing, cloud/SaaS, cybersecurity, enterprise software, and healthcare IT, among others. Grayhawk Capital generally holds its investments for three to seven years, with exit strategies including sales to strategic buyers or public offerings. The partners at Grayhawk have significant experience, having managed multiple venture funds totaling over $500 million.

Canal Partners is a venture capital firm that specializes in providing investment and strategic support to B2B software and internet technology companies with established market presence. The firm focuses on early-stage, scalable companies, particularly those in the software-as-a-service (SaaS) sector, operating primarily in the Phoenix, San Diego, Denver, and Atlanta regions. Canal Partners emphasizes building strong partnerships with its portfolio companies, offering not only financial capital but also guidance to foster growth and development. The firm has successfully assisted numerous startups in gaining significant market share, evolving into successful enterprises, and achieving favorable exits.

BlueStone Venture Partners is a life science venture capital fund investing in entrepreneurial companies. The fund provides strategic capital and support to early-stage life science companies, primarily in Series A and Series B equity rounds. It focuses on medical devices, health IT, advanced materials, and molecular diagnostics. Mara Aspinall and Thomas Nickoloff launched the venture capital fund in Tucson, Arizona in 2018.

Andreessen Horowitz LLC, founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. The firm specializes in investing across various stages of company development, from seed and early-stage to growth and late-stage ventures. It primarily targets the technology sector, with a strong emphasis on software, cloud computing, and Internet infrastructure. The firm also explores opportunities in consumer and business Internet applications, mobile software, and data storage, as well as at the intersection of computer science and life sciences, particularly in areas like digital therapeutics and computational medicine. Andreessen Horowitz is known for its significant financial backing, with investments typically ranging from $50,000 to $50 million. The firm has established multiple funds, including early-stage funds that focus on a variety of sectors, while explicitly avoiding investments in clean energy, transportation, and certain life sciences domains.

HCAP Partners is a private equity firm based in San Diego, California, specializing in growth capital investments and mezzanine debt for lower middle market companies in California and the Western United States. Founded in 2000, the firm focuses on sectors such as services, manufacturing, aerospace and defense, healthcare, and information technology. HCAP Partners typically invests between $2 million and $25 million in companies with revenues ranging from $10 million to $100 million and a minimum EBITDA of $1 million. The firm provides funding through various instruments, including equity, debt, and a combination of both, often accompanied by warrants or royalties. HCAP Partners aims to take active board positions in its portfolio companies and seeks to exit its investments within five years. It is recognized for its commitment to driving economic growth in communities while striving for above-market returns.

Sonoran Founders Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm established in 2020 and located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The fund primarily focuses on Seed Stage startups, aiming to support innovative companies in sectors such as software as a service (SaaS), marketplaces, artificial intelligence, fintech, educational technology, and healthcare information technology. Through its investments, Sonoran Founders Fund seeks to foster growth and development in these emerging industries.

BioAccel is a unique, fully independent, non-profit organization created to provide funding and business expertise to develop early stage life science technologies that drive local economic development efforts. By filling the early funding and expertise gaps and “Living in the Valley of Death,” BioAccel accelerates the development of new companies, drives economic development, and creates new biomedical products, which over time will become available to the general public. BioAccel has identified four resource areas that must be available and integrated to ensure the successful journey of research discoveries efficiently down the commercialization path: Identification and access to intellectual property and novel ideas Financial capital that includes proof of concept, seed and venture Business, technical and regulatory expertise A network of experienced and knowledgeable mentors and advisors

Cedar Lake Partners LLC is a private equity firm specializing investments in information services which includes B2B software, media and communication services, governance, risk and compliance, niche industry data services, training and education, and procurement services; financial services which includes risk and compliance services, back office information services, processing services, custody services, and insurance services/ tech; business and industrial services which includes outpatient health services, distribution services, accreditation, certification, licensure, back office services in BPO, niche maintenance services, monitoring and testing services, and safety services; professional education; risk prevention services; outsourced business services, specialty healthcare services, and distributors and suppliers of specialty products. The firm seeks an owner- operator model. It typically invests in companies with annual recurring revenues between $5 million and $30 million, operating margins greater than 10%, EBITDA/ operating income/ free cash flows of more than $2 million. It prefers to invest in companies based in United States. The firm seeks to hold board seats. Cedar Lake Partners LLC was founded in 2013 and is based in Chandler, Arizona with an additional office in Strafford, Pennsylvania West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.

Moonshots Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in seed stage investments. The firm focuses on technology startups led by exceptional founders who aim to innovate and transform work and personal life within large, growing markets. Moonshots Capital employs a disciplined investment process to identify companies with significant growth potential, often referred to as "moonshot" opportunities. The firm's second fund, established in 2020, continues its commitment to supporting visionary entrepreneurs and their groundbreaking ideas.

Solstice Capital is an American venture capital firm based in Salem, Massachusetts, founded in 1995. The firm focuses on seed- and early-stage investments in diverse sectors, including alternative energy, education, the environment, life sciences, and information technology. Solstice Capital aims to achieve superior returns for its limited partners while emphasizing positive impact investing. The firm is distinguished by its seasoned management team, which brings over 90 years of combined experience in venture investing and operations in high-growth companies. Solstice is committed to supporting its portfolio companies by providing both capital and expert guidance, helping them navigate the challenges of growth. The firm's investment strategy allocates 50% of its capital to information technology and the remaining 50% to socially responsive categories.

Research Corporation Technologies, founded in 1987 and based in Tucson, Arizona, is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in technology companies within the medical device, therapeutic, and biotechnology sectors. The firm aims to support innovative solutions that can enhance healthcare and improve patient outcomes. In addition to its investment activities, Research Corporation Technologies is committed to community engagement and education initiatives, particularly in underserved areas, reflecting a dedication to giving back and improving educational standards.

Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services firm that offers a wide range of banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer finance products to individuals, businesses, and institutions both in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three primary segments: Community Banking, Wholesale Banking, and Wealth and Investment Management. The Community Banking segment provides services such as checking and savings accounts, credit cards, and various types of loans. Wholesale Banking offers commercial and corporate banking services, including capital markets and cash management solutions. Wealth and Investment Management focuses on personalized financial planning and investment services. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the U.S., with a significant presence through retail branches and ATMs. The company continues to evolve by incorporating innovative financial solutions and expanding its global footprint in financial services.

Pangaea Ventures Ltd. is a venture capital firm based in Vancouver, Canada, with additional offices in Phoenix, Arizona, and Hillsborough, New Jersey. Established in 2000, the firm specializes in investing in early- and growth-stage companies within the advanced materials sector, specifically targeting innovations in energy, electronics, health, and sustainability. Pangaea Ventures is committed to supporting companies that operate efficiently and leverage breakthroughs in chemistry, material science, nanotechnology, and clean technology, with an emphasis on energy generation, storage, and environmental materials. The firm typically invests between CAD0.5 million and CAD10 million, acquiring significant minority stakes while often seeking board representation. Pangaea Ventures does not invest in pharmaceuticals or weapons and focuses primarily on opportunities in North America, Europe, and Russia.

Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund is an outgrowth of Revolution’s Rise of the Rest platform, a national initiative launched in 2014 to spotlight emerging startup hubs. Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund invests in seed- and early-stage companies located outside of New York City, Silicon Valley, and Boston. By partnering with regional ecosystem leaders and co-investors, Rise of the Rest is helping to build and scale the next wave of transformational companies. The Rise of the Rest Seed Funds are backed by a group of iconic entrepreneurs and business leaders committed to the vision that the next great startups will be located outside of the coastal tech hubs.

The Riverside Company is a prominent global private equity firm established in 1988, headquartered in New York. It specializes in making control and non-control investments in growth-stage businesses valued at up to $400 million. With a diverse portfolio that includes over 80 companies, Riverside has completed more than 480 transactions across various sectors, including business services, consumer brands, education and training, franchising, healthcare, software, information technology, and specialty manufacturing. The firm operates internationally, with investment activities spanning the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.

Shasta Ventures, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, is a private equity firm that specializes in early-stage investments, primarily focusing on seed to series B-stage software companies in the United States. Over the past 15 years, the firm has supported more than 30 startups in achieving significant milestones, including going public or being acquired, by providing essential capital and expertise. In addition to its general investment activities, Shasta Ventures manages the Shasta Camera Fund, which focuses on pre-seed and seed investments in innovative technologies such as Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and camera-first Computer Vision applications. This dedicated fund aims to support visionaries by investing up to $0.1 million per entrepreneur, with plans for 20 to 30 investments in groundbreaking ideas.

Alumni Ventures Group, LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with additional offices in North America. The firm specializes in seed, early-stage, and late-stage pre-IPO investments, focusing on companies that have an alumni connection and an institutional lead investor with relevant expertise. It offers high-quality, diversified venture portfolios to individual investors, particularly accredited alumni from top entrepreneurial schools, who previously lacked access to venture capital opportunities. Alumni Ventures Group invests between $0.01 million and $3 million in various sectors and geographies, without seeking board or observer seats. Additionally, the firm provides focused funds that enable any accredited investor to access a diverse venture portfolio, allowing for investment across different types, sectors, stages, and geographical locations.

Mainsail Partners is a private equity firm based in San Francisco, established in 2004, with nearly $400 million in committed capital. The firm focuses exclusively on profitable, growing companies in the United States and Canada, particularly in sectors such as healthcare, biotechnology, and technology. Mainsail works closely with management teams to enhance the value of its portfolio companies, leveraging its extensive network and expertise in operations, strategy, and finance. The firm has launched multiple buyout funds, emphasizing investments in software and technology sectors, while typically targeting companies with revenues ranging from $4 million to $25 million. As a partner, Mainsail aims to help shareholders and management teams transform their businesses into industry leaders.

Tallwave is a venture capital firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona, focusing on seed and early-stage investments in the technology sector. Established in 2009, the firm targets a variety of industries, including software as a service (SaaS), e-commerce, healthcare IT, education technology, advertising technology, and digital media. Tallwave primarily invests in companies located in the United States, with particular attention to regions such as Arizona, Utah, Southern California, Colorado, and New Mexico. In addition to providing seed capital, Tallwave supports entrepreneurs by offering design, product, branding, marketing, and growth services, all aimed at enhancing user experience and accelerating the path to market success. Through its comprehensive approach, Tallwave aims to transform innovative ideas into successful businesses.

DVSM, LLC is an Oregon-based investment firm founded in 1991 that specializes in managing equity capital for lower mid-market companies across the Western United States. With a focus on collaboration, DVSM aims to work closely with the management of the companies it invests in, leveraging its expertise and resources to support their growth and development. The firm currently manages funds with over $925 million in equity capital, positioning itself as a significant player in the investment landscape.

Montage Partners is a private equity firm founded in 2004 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. It specializes in investing in lower middle-market, later stage, mature businesses, focusing on recapitalizations, industry consolidation, buyouts, and growth capital investments. The firm targets established, family-owned or founder-owned companies in the United States and Canada, typically making investments ranging from $2 million to $8 million. Montage Partners is industry agnostic, investing across diverse sectors, including business services, consumer goods, healthcare, industrials, and technology. The firm prefers to acquire a majority stake in companies that have a minimum operating history of five years and meet specific financial criteria, such as sales values between $2.5 million and $75 million, enterprise values between $2 million and $25 million, and EBITDA between $1 million and $5 million. The firm utilizes its personal capital for investments, aiming to foster transformative growth and enhance cash flows in the businesses it supports.

Pivotal Group, Inc. is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, that also engages in real estate investments. Established in 1982, the firm specializes in middle-market investments, focusing on various sectors including telecommunications, technology, media, healthcare, aerospace, and business and financial services. Pivotal Group targets mid to late-stage venture investments and prefers to partner with management teams rather than acquiring firms outright. Investment amounts typically range from $15 million to $500 million, with a focus on companies that have revenues between $20 million and $500 million and a minimum EBITDA of $10 million. In addition to its private equity activities, Pivotal has extensive experience in real estate, managing a diverse portfolio that includes residential projects, commercial developments, and luxury properties. The firm primarily invests in the United States and Canada.

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, founded in 1995 and based in Arizona, is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing health, well-being, and opportunities for individuals and communities. The Trust focuses on philanthropic efforts that support various organizations and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for people in the region. With a diverse investment portfolio that includes allocations to U.S. equity, developed and emerging markets, hedge funds, private equity, real assets, and fixed income, the Trust strategically manages its assets to maximize its impact in the community. By fostering collaboration and investing in meaningful programs, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust plays a vital role in community development and enrichment.

StarVest Partners is a private equity firm based in New York City, established in 1999. The firm specializes in growth equity investments, primarily focusing on technology-enabled, business-to-business services companies. Its investment strategy targets sectors such as Software-as-a-Service, Data & Analytics, E-Commerce Infrastructure, and Digital Marketing Services. Although StarVest Partners has a history of investing at the expansion stage, its current portfolio largely consists of growth equity and late-stage investments. With nearly two decades of experience, the firm has become a notable player in the technology investment landscape.

DVI Equity Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in Tucson, Arizona. The firm specializes in micro-cap investments, primarily targeting start-up and early-stage companies. DVI Equity Partners aims to be the first institutional investor, focusing on Series A funding to support the growth and development of emerging businesses. Their investment strategy emphasizes technology-related sectors such as information technology, big data, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and fintech. While the firm prefers to invest in companies located in the Southwest region of the United States, including states like California, Arizona, and Texas, it prioritizes alignment with company potential over geographic considerations.

Singularity Capital Management is a private equity firm. The firm prefers to invest in Fintech sector & mortgage industry. The firm is based in Tucson, Arizona.

Nexus India Capital I is an early-stage venture capital fund managed by Nexus Venture Partners, a firm founded in 2006 with headquarters in California and operational offices in Mumbai and Bangalore. The fund, based in Menlo Park, California, focuses on investments in India, primarily targeting sectors such as software and technology, media, and telecommunications. Nexus Venture Partners leverages a team of experienced former entrepreneurs who adopt a hands-on approach to support and collaborate with exceptional entrepreneurs in both the United States and India. With a significant capital base exceeding one billion dollars across various funds, Nexus India Capital I is well-positioned to provide valuable insights and resources to foster innovation and growth in its target markets.

Sorenson Capital is a Utah-based investment firm founded in 2003, specializing in growth-focused investments in the United States. With over $1 billion in capital under management, the firm engages in venture capital, growth equity, and small- to middle-market buyout investments. Sorenson Capital aims to support companies at various stages of development, providing financial resources and strategic guidance to help them scale. Additionally, the firm operates Sorenson Ventures, established in 2017, which concentrates on early-stage investments in the software and security sectors. This division is staffed by experienced entrepreneurs and industry veterans, typically investing up to $15 million throughout the lifecycle of its investments. The initial funding for Sorenson Capital's first fund was provided by the James LeVoy Sorenson family.

Breakwater Management LP is a private investment firm based in Los Angeles, California, focusing on direct investments in the lower middle market. The firm specializes in providing growth capital, recapitalizations, buyout and acquisition financing, and various forms of debt and equity investments, including senior secured loans, mezzanine financing, and preferred equity co-investments. Breakwater targets companies with annual sales ranging from $10 million to $150 million, particularly in sectors such as healthcare, food and beverage, branded consumer products, specialty retail, media, and software services. The firm typically invests between $2 million and $30 million in equity financing and $5 million to $25 million in credit financing, with a preference for transactions in the United States, particularly California and the Western U.S. Breakwater aims to partner with management teams and owners to facilitate growth and is known for its flexibility in structuring deals across various capital levels. Founded in 2009, Breakwater Management brings both capital and expertise to help propel its portfolio companies forward.

The University of Arizona, founded in 1885 and located in Tucson, Arizona, is a public research university dedicated to providing a comprehensive education through bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degree programs. Its mission focuses on engaging students in research and scholarship to empower them to address complex societal challenges effectively. The university offers a diverse array of academic disciplines, including science, history, mathematics, and arts, fostering a broad-based educational experience. As a non-profit institution, the University of Arizona emphasizes high-quality education and the development of leadership skills among its graduates.

Comerica Bank, founded in 1849 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a financial services institution that provides a variety of banking products and services tailored to both individuals and businesses. It operates through three main segments: business banking, retail banking, and wealth management. The Business Banking division offers a range of credit and non-credit financial products for companies of all sizes, while the Retail Banking segment focuses on personalized services for consumers, including savings accounts, loans, and credit cards. Wealth Management services cater to high net worth clients and institutions. Comerica has a significant presence in Texas, Arizona, California, Florida, and Michigan, with additional operations in select states, Canada, and Mexico. The bank emphasizes relationship-building and aims to support the success of its clients through nearly 9,000 employees dedicated to service excellence.

JMI Equity is a growth equity firm based in Baltimore, Maryland, specializing in investments in leading software companies. Founded in 1992, JMI has invested in over 145 businesses within its target markets and has successfully completed more than 95 exits, raising over $4 billion in committed capital. The firm focuses on partnering with exceptional management teams to foster the growth of their companies into industry leaders. JMI's investment strategy primarily concentrates on the information technology sector, with its funds targeting investments between $25 million and $250 million.

Cave Creek Capital Management LLC is a private equity firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, with additional offices in Miami, Florida. Founded in 2004, it specializes in stock or asset acquisitions, recapitalizations, growth equity, and turnaround investments, primarily targeting middle market companies. The firm focuses on businesses in transition due to rapid growth, economic shifts, estate planning, management buy-ins, or lending constraints. Its preferred investment sectors include business services, financial services, consumer products, media services, healthcare, specialty manufacturing, and energy. Within these sectors, it invests in various areas, such as outsourced business processes, branded consumer products, transaction processing, and niche product manufacturing. The firm typically invests between $5 million and $25 million per transaction in companies with enterprise values ranging from $20 million to $200 million. Cave Creek Capital aims to acquire either majority or minority stakes, ensuring that management retains a significant ownership position. The average investment period is five years, with the firm utilizing its personal capital for these investments.

Starlight Investments, founded in 1999, is a Canada-based investment firm that focuses on real estate asset management and investment, primarily in the commercial and multi-family sectors in the United States and Canada. The firm also operates as an investment bank, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, as well as private investments in public equities, catering to mid-stage, profitable companies. While Starlight's investment banking clients typically have annual EBITDAs of at least $3.5 million, the firm offers a range of corporate financial services to businesses of various sizes. Its recent projects include financing initiatives in diverse industries such as Energy, clean technology, and alternative fuels, with specific engagements like a geothermal project in Indonesia and a biodiesel plant in the Southeast U.S. Additionally, the Starlight U.S. Residential Fund targets multi-family assets across several states, with a structured investment horizon and potential extensions.

Pinewell Capital, LLC is a private equity investment firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in smaller, lower middle-market companies. Established in 2014, the firm focuses on buyouts, corporate divestitures, and growth equity investments, particularly in niche manufacturing and healthcare sectors. It targets companies with enterprise values ranging from $3 million to $30 million and EBITDA between $0.5 million and $5 million. Pinewell Capital seeks to invest in both majority and minority stakes, emphasizing partnerships with experienced management teams to facilitate growth, operational improvements, and management transitions. While the firm operates primarily in North America, it demonstrates a strong presence in the Southwest and West Coast regions. Its strategy includes identifying unique businesses that may be overlooked by other investors, allowing it to capitalize on a variety of special situations and distressed investment opportunities.

Prometheus Health Partners LLC is an investment firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, that focuses on acquiring and operating small to medium-sized privately-held companies in the healthcare and technology sectors. The firm targets businesses with an acquisition value between $10 million and $30 million, annual revenues ranging from $5 million to $50 million, and a revenue growth rate exceeding 5%. Prometheus seeks companies that demonstrate strong financial performance, specifically those with EBITDA greater than $1 million and EBITDA margins over 10%. The firm emphasizes investments in various areas, including healthcare business services, analytics, healthcare information technology, outpatient care, home healthcare services, and telehealth. By pursuing controlling investments with limited capital expenditures, Prometheus aims to create long-term value through strategic acquisitions.

Fowler Property Acquisitions, LLC is a principal investment firm specializing in real estate investments. In addition to this the firm also provides asset management services. It does not invest in markets with signs of oversupply such as surplus land, changes in zoning, and increases in building permits. The firm typically acquires multi-family, industrial, office, retail, and land properties, in markets with supply constraints. It primarily invests in the western United States with a focus on Colarado Springs, Denver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Los Angeles, Sacremento, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Tacoma. It also invests in Washington, Portland, Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. The firm typically acquires properties between 50% and 85% of their replacement costs. Fowler Property Acquisitions, LLC was founded in 1985 and is based in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Newport Beach, California; Portland, Oregon; Dallas, Texas; Boise, Idaho; and Atlanta, Georgia.

Alerion Capital Group is a private equity and management advisory firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona, with an additional office in Salt Lake City, Utah. Founded in 1999 by James Unruh, a former chairman and CEO of Unisys, the firm focuses on investing in later-stage, middle-market companies primarily within the technology sector, including areas such as defense, electronics, hardware, IT services, and software. Alerion's investment strategy emphasizes collaboration with portfolio companies, offering not only capital but also ongoing management assistance, mentoring, and access to a vast network of industry expertise. The firm's team possesses considerable experience in technology and investment banking, enhancing their capability to help companies realize their potential and achieve attractive returns.

Founded in 2000, Alliance Residential Company is a Phoenix-headquartered real assets management firm that specialises in investments in multi-family properties across the United States.

Founded in 1965, Flinn Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Arizona, United States. The foundation supports and develops community through philanthropy.

Vulcan Materials Company is the largest producer of construction aggregates in the United States, primarily offering crushed stone, sand, and gravel. The company operates through four main segments: Aggregates, Asphalt, Concrete, and Calcium. The Aggregates segment supplies essential materials for the construction and maintenance of highways, streets, and various public works, as well as residential and commercial buildings. The Asphalt segment provides asphalt mix in several states including Alabama, Arizona, and Texas, while the Concrete segment delivers ready-mixed concrete in markets such as California and Maryland. Additionally, the Calcium segment focuses on mining and selling calcium products for industries such as animal feed and water treatment. Founded in 1909 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Vulcan Materials serves markets across 18 states, the District of Columbia, Mexico, and the Bahamas, employing over 7,200 individuals.

Founded in 1990, Southwest Value Partners is a San Diego-headquartered real estate firm with an office in Scottsdale. The firm targets value-add investments in commercial and hotel properties across the United States.

Trinity Capital is a managed investment company based in Chandler, Arizona, that specializes in providing venture debt and equipment lease financing to growth-stage companies, particularly in the technology sector. Founded in 2007, the firm primarily targets private and venture-backed businesses, offering financial solutions that enable these companies to access capital while minimizing equity dilution. Trinity Capital typically invests between $2 million and $20 million in firms with revenues exceeding $5 million, focusing on customized debt structures with low or no covenants. The company collaborates with top-tier venture capital firms, private equity investors, and technology banks to deliver tailored financial solutions. Its investment portfolio includes a diverse range of sectors such as healthcare, telecommunications, and clean technology, with a particular emphasis on the California Bay Area. By providing debt capital without seeking significant ownership stakes, Trinity Capital aims to support the growth of innovative start-ups while managing its funds effectively.

MAC6 is an early stage business incubator accelerating Conscious Capitalism through Collaboration, Creativity, Community and Change. At MAC6 they give startups the tools to create real change from their ingenious dreams.

Goldman Sachs is a global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm headquartered in New York City. Established in 1869, it provides a wide range of financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm operates through several segments, including Investment Banking, which offers financial advisory services related to mergers and acquisitions, and underwriting services for public and private offerings. Its Institutional Client Services segment facilitates client transactions across various asset classes and provides services like securities lending. The Investing & Lending segment focuses on long-term loans and investments in debt and equity securities, while the Investment Management segment offers portfolio management and wealth advisory services. Additionally, Goldman Sachs engages in private equity investments across multiple sectors and geographies, reinforcing its position as a leading investor in both public and private markets.

Outlier is a visual content studio based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in video production, 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, and design. With over 14 years of experience, Outlier focuses on creating engaging video campaigns that foster connection and communication. The studio's diverse offerings include employee brand videos, culture videos, educational content, executive communication videos, live-action videos, explainer videos, social media shorts, and testimonial videos. Outlier's skilled team is adept at conceiving, planning, and executing projects tailored to meet clients' needs, making it a reliable partner for brands seeking to enhance their visual storytelling.