Founded in 1999, Enhanced Capital Partners is a national investment firm with over $400 million under management specializing in investments in small and mid-size companies. Enhanced Capital provides a range of investment options to promote the growth and expansion of businesses. Our flexibility and practical investment approach can make the difference in maximizing the growth potential of a company poised for rapid growth.

Innovate Alabama is working to lead the way in innovation by making it easier for innovators and entrepreneurs to grow and plant roots.

Midven is a specialist venture capital company providing investment to fast growing small and medium sized enterprises ("SMEs"), run by an energetic, experienced and hands-on team of investment managers.

Mercia Fund Managers is a venture capital fund manager with two funds totalling £12.8 million under management. Mercia Fund Managers focuses its efforts on the West Midlands region and benefits from a mixture of public- and private-sector fund investors. Mercia Fund Managers provides venture capital for early-stage technology start-ups that are located in the West Midlands. Potential investees must demonstrate their potential for rapid growth and will possess a strong proprietary position with respect to their technology, intellectual property, and products. Mercia Fund Managers is based in central Birmingham and is regulated by the Financial Services Authority. The company is also a member of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. Mercia Fund Managers will typically make an initial investment offer of between £50,000 and £250,000 of venture capital, but has the capacity to follow its money at subsequent investment rounds, up to an overall limit of £1 million of venture capital per company. Later rounds of financing will usually involve syndication with other venture capital investors, often from outside of the West Midlands.

Future Planet Capital is the global impact-led venture capital firm built to back growth companies from the world's top universities and research ecosystems. The group manages $380m for institutional investors and has invested in over 300 companies, with 60 successful exits. It's portfolio is built around breakthrough technologies solving global challenges in Climate, Health, Education, Sustainable Growth and Climate Change.

Alabama Futures Fund seeks to be the first significant investment in an early-stage venture that can reach attainable milestones leading to series A financing within 12-24 months. It invests companies with adaptable and coachable founding teams that have identified a significant customer problem and are working towards product market fit. This includes companies at the minimum viable product, pre-revenue and early revenue stages. Because of the risks involved in investing this early, its preference is to stage capital relative to milestones achieved. Therefore, it reserves significant capital for follow-on investments in its most promising companies.

YFM Equity Partners LLP is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Leeds, United Kingdom, specializing in growth capital investments and management buyouts. Established in 1982, the firm focuses on investing in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors, including energy, healthcare, technology, consumer goods, and advanced manufacturing. YFM seeks investment opportunities in mid and late-stage companies that are not engaged in primary industries, primarily within the UK, although it also invests in the United States. The firm typically commits between £2 million and £10 million to its portfolio companies, aiming to acquire a majority stake and actively participate in governance through board memberships. YFM Equity Partners is owned by its senior management and investment team, emphasizing a hands-on approach to supporting the growth and development of its investments, with an exit strategy planned within five years through sales or public listings. The firm operates from multiple offices in the UK, including Leeds, London, Birmingham, and Sheffield.

Timberline Holdings is a private equity firm established in 2009 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm focuses on long-term investment strategies, emphasizing careful market analysis based on enduring expectations rather than short-lived trends. By prioritizing sustainable growth, Timberline seeks to create value through strategic investments in various sectors.

Foresight Group is an independent alternative asset manager based in London, specializing in infrastructure and private equity investments. With a robust 30-year history, the firm manages over £2.2 billion in assets, raised from a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, pension funds, and institutional investors. Foresight offers a variety of investment products such as Limited Partnerships, Venture Capital Trusts, and Enterprise Investment Schemes, primarily targeting growth-stage companies across sectors like renewable energy, technology, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. The firm is committed to sustainable economic and social development, striving to generate long-term dividends and capital appreciation for its investors. Foresight Group operates internationally, with offices in the UK, USA, Italy, and Australia, and aims to develop innovative investment strategies that align with a smarter and more sustainable future.

The University of Birmingham, established in 1900, is a prominent educational institution in the United Kingdom, dedicated to advancing knowledge through undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including life sciences, arts, law, and technology. With a long-standing tradition of innovation, the University engages in groundbreaking research that addresses contemporary challenges and contributes to societal well-being. The Birmingham Centre for Energy Storage (BCES) exemplifies this commitment by harnessing research expertise to facilitate the transition of energy storage technologies from the laboratory to practical applications, emphasizing the importance of integrated energy systems. Additionally, the University manages an endowment fund that supports scholarships, research initiatives, and academic programs, further solidifying its role as a leader in education and research on the international stage.

Innovate U.K. is a NPO that offers funding services to support science and technology innovations. The organization offers services and information on births, deaths, marriages, business, self-employed, childcare, parenting, citizenship, law, disabled persons, transportation, education, environment, housing, money, tax, travel, immigration, and jobs. Innovate U.K. is based in Swindon.

Aston University, founded in 1895 and granted university status in 1966, is a prominent research-led institution located in the heart of Birmingham, UK. The university is recognized for its high-quality teaching and strong connections with industry, government, and commerce, consistently ranking among the top 40 universities in the UK. Aston offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across its four schools, including specialized Foundation Degree programs tailored to the needs of the public and private sectors. The university is particularly noted for its graduate employment success, having ranked 8th overall for this metric, surpassing even prestigious institutions like Oxford. The campus, spanning 40 acres, accommodates approximately 9,500 students and includes all academic, social, and accommodation facilities. Additionally, Aston University manages an endowment that supports its operations and student financial aid, emphasizing its commitment to educational excellence and student success.

SFC Capital, the UK's most active seed investor provides capital and support to British startups. By combining its Angel Network and Seed Funds, SFC has created a unique model that allows investors to get exposure to SEIS- and EIS-qualifying businesses, either directly or through a diversified portfolio curated and managed by SFC’s expert team.

Alabama Power Company, an integrated utility, generates, purchases, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Alabama. The company generates electricity through coal, nuclear, oil and gas, hydro plants. It sells electricity at retail in approximately 400 cities and towns, including Anniston, Birmingham, Gadsden, Mobile, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa, as well as in rural areas; and at wholesale to 14 municipally-owned electric distribution systems. Alabama Power Company also sells electric appliances. The company was founded in 1906 and is based in Birmingham, Alabama. Alabama Power Company is a subsidiary of The Southern Company.

HSBC UK provides financial products and services and long-term general and industrial credit services.

Palatine Private Equity invests in firms that operate in the following sectors: business services, consumer and leisure, financial services, healthcare, education, skills, training, and TMT.

Bond Wolfe specializes in property auctions, selling residential, commercial property, and land by auction.

ManyPets is a pet insurance provider. They offer pet insurance, dog insurance, cat insurance, a health plan, multi-pet insurance, and lifetime pet insurance. They offer pet insurance policies with generous pet health benefits that are designed to their needs.

Winterpoint Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm partnering with future builders, helping them bring their innovations, at scale, to the world. We invest at the pre-seed and seed stage, with a focus on companies addressing sustainability, financial inclusion, accessible education, and health.

Livingbridge is an independent private equity firm, based in the UK, the US and Australia. They have £1 billion ready to invest over the next 5 years and they invest anywhere from £2 million to £70 million in fast-growing companies. The Livingbridge team have been backing businesses together for twenty years. They have done it over a hundred times, turning many into household names both at home and abroad. They understand that for business owners it’s more than just business. They get growth. With UK offices in London, Birmingham and Manchester and an Australian office in Melbourne, Livingbridge have teams on the ground locally who can provide support to their portfolio companies on a daily basis.

Key Capital Partners (KCP) is focused on the equity gap, making equity investments of between £2 million and £10 million in profitable, growing companies. They will invest across all sectors and in all types of later-stage transactions.

Tandem Group plc is a designer, developer, distributor and retailer of sports, leisure and mobility products listed on the London Stock Exchange’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM). The country of incorporation and the main country of operation is the United Kingdom. The Company is registered in England, number 00616818. The group is comprised as follows:

Beech Tree Private Equity (BTPE) is a private equity firm providing capital and expertise to fast-growing businesses. BTPE invest £10-30 million into high-growth companies typically valued at between £10-75 million. Beech Tree Private Equity specializes in disruptive business models which, with additional capital and expertise, can take advantage of the dynamics of an attractive business model and an expanding market.

Unity Trust Bank is a bank with a difference. We were set up in 1984 by a number of the country’s largest trade unions to create the UK’s first trade union-owned bank. They are a specialist bank for organisations in the social economy providing specialist day-to-day banking and affordable competitive finance to charities, social enterprises, co-operatives, CICs, community groups, local councils, trades unions and more.

Fidelis Capital is a private equity firm established in 2001 and based in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm focuses on providing growth financing and strategic support to emerging companies, primarily seeking to invest in both majority and minority control positions. Its investment strategy targets businesses located in the Southwest region of the United States, aiming to foster development and enhance operational capabilities in its portfolio companies.

Housing 21 is a social enterprise for older people which believes that later life should be happy and fulfilling. We contribute to this by being: a major provider of retirement housing in England for rent and ownership throughout the country a leader in extra care housing one of the largest care providers in England a driving force in the development of dementia services and specialist older people's mental health services We are the UK?s largest non-profit care provider and a national leader in providing innovative, affordable housing for older people. We also work closely with local communities to develop new services that meet the needs of older people and their neighbourhoods.

Redmont Capital, founded in 1998 and based in Birmingham, Alabama, is an investment firm that focuses on providing capital to high-growth companies in the Southeast. The firm employs various investment strategies, including mezzanine financing, senior debt, subordinated debt, and equity investments. Redmont Capital targets businesses in sectors such as commercial services, financial services, healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, and industrial operations, primarily in Southwest Texas and the Central Southeast region of the United States. Through its investments, the firm aims to support the growth and development of these companies.

Shakespeare Martineau is a Birmingham-based law firm that provides legal services and consultancy to it clients in healthcare, education, real estate, banking, and manufacturing sectors.

Daxko is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that specializes in fitness and wellness technology. They provide a comprehensive suite of cloud-based software solutions to help fitness centers, health clubs, and wellness organizations manage their operations, engage members, and increase revenue. Their services include member management, scheduling, payment processing, marketing, and analytics.

Lorient is a private equity firm that partners with founder-owned, patient-focused healthcare businesses striving to become category leaders. Their distinctive approach blends its roots as entrepreneurs, operators, and investment professionals to build market-leading healthcare services companies. Lorient Capital works closely alongside founders, CEOs, and management teams, bringing our firsthand healthcare experience and creativity to the day-to-day challenges of scaling their businesses. It targets opportunities within cash flow positive businesses requiring equity capital of $15M to $40M. The firm was founded in 2015 and based in Birmingham, Michigan.

IMI plc is a specialist engineering company that designs, manufactures, and services engineered products focused on fluid and motion control applications. The company develops innovative technologies centered around valves and actuators, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and safety of vital processes in various industries. IMI operates across five key market sectors: Process Automation, Industrial Automation, Life Science and Fluid Control, Climate Control, and Transport. Its solutions are utilized in critical areas such as power generation, fuel delivery, and heating and cooling systems for buildings. With a workforce of over 12,000 and manufacturing facilities in more than 20 countries, IMI serves a diverse range of industrial customers, particularly in energy, transportation, and infrastructure. The company maintains a global service network to ensure ongoing maintenance and support for its products. IMI's strong financial position and engineering expertise position it well for both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, allowing it to capitalize on opportunities arising from global trends such as climate change and resource scarcity.

TruBridge specializes in delivering healthcare solutions tailored for community hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including electronic health records (EHR), revenue cycle management (RCM), population health management, and data management. Its focus on RCM reflects its commitment to enhancing the financial performance of healthcare organizations. With a team of over 800 trained professionals, TruBridge supports its clients through consulting, managed IT services, and full business process outsourcing, addressing the unique challenges faced by smaller healthcare institutions. By promoting efficient practices and leveraging technology, TruBridge aims to improve patient care and outcomes in the healthcare sector.

A unique experience, Everyman Cinemas is an independent network of boutique cinemas. With a passion for quality, from service of food and drink to seating and films, every cinema also has a unique bar or foyer space. Roman Polanski once remarked that “Cinema should make you forget you are sitting in a theatre”, our cinemas do just that, they create a truly memorable experience that exceeds expectations and reaches the highest standards possible in comfort and entertainment. Everyman is one of the fastest growing independent networks in the UK and will be expanding into numerous new sites over the next two years. Present venues range from the iconic 100 year old Screen on the Green, to brand new boutique spaces in Canary Wharf and Birmingham Mailbox. Current locations: Stratford Upon Avon, Chelmsford, Harrogate, King's Cross, Bristol, Gerrards Cross, Esher, Barnet, Muswell Hill, Belsize Park, Hampstead, Maida Vale, Islington, Baker Street, Canary Wharf, Leeds, Walton-on-Thames, Winchester, Oxted, Reigate and Birmingham. The cinemas owned by the Group are operated under the ‘Everyman’ brand, spearheading the revival of independent cinema in the UK.

SCC enable people to do business by planning, supplying, integrating and managing their IT. They make IT work through partnership, knowledge and passion: trusted to run IT infrastructure services for leading business across Europe for 40 years.

AloStar is a full-service financial institution that works to help build other financial institutions.

PRADCO Outdoor Brands manufactures and markets hunting and fishing brands and products under one parent organization. It is a leader in producing game calls, scents, attractants, game feeders, game cameras, tree stands and fishing lures.

Fenwick Brands is a private equity firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, founded in 1988. It specializes in middle market investments, focusing on emerging consumer brands across various sectors, including food and beverage, personal care, household products, pet products, health and wellness, and lawn and garden. The firm typically targets companies located in the Southeastern United States, investing in businesses with annual revenues ranging from $3 million to $25 million and EBITDA up to $10 million. Fenwick Brands aims to support companies that have strong potential but require capital, strategic guidance, or operational expertise to achieve growth. The firm is open to making co-investments and can act as either a minority or majority partner in its portfolio companies.

Frontier operates as a multifaceted business providing consulting and seed accelerator services to emerging companies. It has two main divisions: Frontier Consulting and Frontier Seed Accelerator. Frontier Consulting focuses on assisting clients in entering and expanding their operations in emerging markets, particularly in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, having supported over 100 companies. Conversely, Frontier Seed Accelerator invests in early-stage technology firms and aids them in achieving international growth, sales, and business development. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Frontier also maintains offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh, Singapore, Moscow, Adelaide, New York, and Stockholm. Additionally, Frontier Development Capital, established in 2016 and based in Birmingham, UK, provides flexible funding solutions primarily through debt to small and medium-sized enterprises and property developers, emphasizing rapid and efficient deal progression.

Nonacus is a medical products manufacturing company that offers non-invasive diagnostic tools.

Strength Capital is a Birmingham, Michigan-based private equity firm that invests in businesses with $4 million to $20 million in EBITDA, with a primary focus on platforms in the Central United States. They pursue investments in a wide range of industries, including consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, industrial and financial services, energy, transportation, and infrastructure. They are particularly interested in "buy and build" opportunities, where they can grow and diversify their platform companies through a combination of acquisitions and organic growth.

Annox Capital invests in and advises businesses that take a bold approach to doing things. Annox's approach to business is unconventional, and often, profoundly different. In many cases, this involves the use of disruptive technology or online strategy that unambiguously improves a business process or human experience. In every case, the business is managed by a leadership team that is unafraid, in fact, eager to take the road less traveled.

Biodtech, Inc. develops and markets a line of reagents and systems for the detection, neutralization, and removal of endotoxin to researchers in bioresearch and bioprocess markets. It offers various detection solutions, including EndoDtec-F, a reagent that is used to uncover bacteria in environmental samples, injectable drugs, and medical devices, as well as on surfaces; sushi Δ3 anti-sera that allows investigators to perform independent ELISA and western blot studies; and EndoPrep, a sample treatment system to remove the inhibitory or enhancing effects of proteins, peptides, and antibodies in endotoxin assays. The company also provides EndoBind-R, a removal reagent that removes endotoxins from aqueous samples; EndoZap-R, an endotoxin neutralization peptide that is used as an anti-microbial; endotoxin-free water; and endotoxin detection and removal services. Biodtech, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is based in Birmingham, Alabama.

DirectPath is an industry leader in strategic employee engagement and health care compliance for Fortune 1000 employers. Its customers experience significant ROI on their benefits investments through increased employee participation, management of the evolving regulatory environment and reduced cost through efficient benefits plan management technology. DirectPath is a Century Equity Partner portfolio company and is headquartered in Birmingham with offices throughout the country. For more information.

ITG is a software company that offers outsourced multichannel marketing and agile content with AI-enabled services.

Class Valuation is an Appraisal Management Company (AMC), delivering outstanding quality and service to each and every client. Class Appraisal has partnered with over 400 mortgage lenders and over 6,000 of the highest performing residential appraisers in the country. Class has consistently been ranked #1 in client service by several of the nation's Top 10 mortgage lenders, and has been recognized as a top place to work, along with receiving many industry awards from NAMB, HousingWire, and MPA.

Featheringill Capital is an operator-led family office investment firm, devoted to building upon the legacy of great companies. Featheringill invests in high-growth businesses and partners with management teams primarily in the tech-enabled services, healthcare technology, and telecommunications space.

Education Corporation of America® owns and operates private accredited colleges across the United States as well as via the Internet. Their schools serve the needs of thousands of students while giving employers an educated and skilled workforce in the markets where we are located. They provide educational opportunities in business, administrative, management, medical, technical and professional programs that are designed to prepare students for direct entry into the job market in the career areas of their choice. It is our goal to specialize in those areas for which the job growth potential is expected to be the highest. Their hallmark is personalized, practical, real-world instruction that best prepares the student for his or her future while meeting the needs of employers. And we pledge to accomplish that in an encouraging, resourceful and enabling atmosphere.

EBSCO Capital seeks to make long-term, control investments in quality middle-market companies.

Hoffman Media publishes and supplies magazines in print, online, and interactive medium to the women market in the United States. Its magazines include all-american cooking that provides recipes for sweets and cake flavors, and baking tips; Cooking with Paula Deen, which provides entertaining tips, new food preparation techniques, and recipes for mouthwatering meals; Victoria, a bimonthly women’s lifestyle magazine; The Cottage Journal, a coffee-table quality magazine; and Taste of the South that provides recipes and information on the South’s favorite foods.

Schechter is a boutique wealth advisory and financial services firm based in Birmingham, Michigan, with a history dating back to 1939. The firm specializes in advising wealthy families on various financial matters, including institutional quality investment advisory services, private capital, alternative investments, advanced life insurance planning, income and estate taxes, business succession, and charitable planning. With a multi-disciplined team comprising professionals from diverse fields, Schechter focuses on providing tailored financial solutions that cater to the unique needs of its clients. The firm emphasizes understanding investment opportunities with non-binary outcomes, positioning itself as a trusted partner for families seeking comprehensive wealth management services.