Invest Nebraska Corporation is a venture capital firm based in Lincoln, Nebraska, that focuses on seed, early-stage, and growth capital investments across various industries. The firm primarily targets companies within Nebraska or those willing to establish operations in the state. Invest Nebraska typically invests an average of $250,000 in businesses with revenues up to $1 million, utilizing equity, debt, and convertible debt instruments. The firm is industry agnostic, with particular interest in sectors such as Internet-of-Things, medical devices, financial technology, cloud services, and agriculture technology, among others. Invest Nebraska also emphasizes collaboration with strategic partners, state government, communities, and educational institutions to foster economic growth in Nebraska. The firm's experienced team is dedicated to supporting high-impact entrepreneurs and investors to enhance the region's business landscape.

McCarthy Capital, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is a private equity firm that focuses on investing in lower mid-market companies across various sectors in the United States. The firm targets businesses in financial services, consumer goods, technology, and business services, including technology-enabled solutions such as software and IT services. With an additional office in Boston, McCarthy Capital seeks opportunities in distressed and growth equity investments, aiming to support companies that demonstrate potential for development and value creation. As a Registered Investment Adviser, the firm is committed to navigating the complexities of the investment landscape while fostering growth in its portfolio.

M25 is a Chicago-based venture capital firm established in 2015, focusing on early-stage investments in technology startups primarily located in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions. The firm has built a diverse portfolio by investing in over 90 startups across various sectors, including healthcare technology, information technology, financial services, and consumer products. M25's analytical and collaborative approach enables it to play a significant role within the Midwest startup ecosystem, fostering innovation and supporting the growth of emerging companies. The firm is led by Victor Gutwein and Mike Asem and seeks to identify promising investment opportunities that align with its objective of driving economic growth in the region.

Advantage Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 1992, headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, with additional offices across the United States. The firm specializes in growth equity, lending, and mezzanine debt investments, focusing primarily on small businesses at various stages of development, excluding seed stage. Advantage Capital targets investments in low-income communities, both urban and rural, and supports economic development initiatives. The firm seeks to invest in companies that utilize proprietary technologies in sectors such as communication, information technology, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and energy, among others. It offers various forms of debt capital, including senior and mezzanine debt, and has a preference for co-investing with other firms. Initial investments typically range from $0.5 million to $10 million in companies with sales under $5 million, with potential for larger investments based on milestones. Advantage Capital is committed to addressing the funding gaps in underserved areas and fostering economic growth in communities that lack traditional sources of risk capital.

Dundee Venture Capital is a venture capital firm based in Omaha, Nebraska, with additional offices in Chicago, Minneapolis, and Saint Louis. Established in 2010, the firm specializes in investing in high-growth, early-stage technology companies, particularly in sectors such as e-commerce, B2B SaaS, consumer networks, and digital healthcare. Dundee VC typically makes initial investments ranging from $250,000 to $1 million in seed rounds valued between $500,000 and $3 million. The firm focuses on underserved capital markets across the United States and Canada and generally avoids industries requiring government approval, such as pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Dundee Venture Capital aims to take board positions or observer roles in the companies it invests in, without seeking control, and plans to exit its investments within six to eight years. The firm was founded by Mark Hasebroock, who has a background in raising capital for e-commerce ventures.

Nebraska Global Investment Company, LLC is a venture capital and private equity firm based in Lincoln, Nebraska, founded in 2010. The firm specializes in investing in new and young software companies, focusing primarily on the Midwest region, particularly Nebraska. Nebraska Global seeks to make outright and minority acquisitions, as well as spin-offs, while leveraging both its financial resources and technical expertise to partner with innovative startups in the software sector.

McGowan Capital Group is a private equity and venture capital firm based in South Dakota, established in 2004. The firm specializes in providing growth capital and focuses on early-stage investments throughout the United States. With a commitment to fostering the development of promising companies, McGowan Capital Group seeks to support innovative ventures that demonstrate potential for significant growth.

Burlington Capital, founded in 1984 and based in Nebraska, specializes in asset development and financial services, focusing on investments in multifamily, senior housing, and student housing properties. The firm is dedicated to creating value through strategic investment and management of real estate assets, positioning itself as a significant player in the housing sector.

Panorama Point is a private equity firm based in Omaha, Nebraska, established in 2012. It focuses on growth-stage investments in small and mid-sized businesses primarily in the United States and Western Europe. The firm is backed by over $125 million in committed capital from family offices, foundations, and entrepreneurs globally, and is currently raising its second investment fund, targeting $200 million. Founded by experienced professionals Stephen J. George and Clarey L. Castner, Panorama Point aims to invest in diversified growth-stage companies across various sectors. The firm emphasizes identifying compelling investment opportunities that are often hard to access, seeking to optimize returns while managing risk effectively.

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.

Rockbrook Advisors, LLC is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Omaha, Nebraska, specializing in investments within the insurance industry. The firm focuses primarily on established businesses but is open to new ventures when appropriate. Rockbrook engages in both direct investments, including mid and late-stage ventures, turnarounds, buyouts, and recapitalizations, as well as indirect investments in private equity and venture capital funds. Its investment strategy emphasizes companies in the property and casualty insurance sector, alongside opportunities in life and health insurance. Rockbrook typically targets businesses with less than $20 million in enterprise value, mainly located in the United States, particularly in the Midwest, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands. The firm generally seeks to acquire a controlling stake but may also consider minority positions and aims to exit investments within five to seven years. Founded in 2006, Rockbrook Advisors leverages its team's extensive experience in the insurance sector to support its portfolio companies.

Hopewell Ventures, L.P. is a Chicago-based venture capital firm established in 2002, specializing in equity investments in high-growth businesses primarily located in the Midwest. The firm focuses on various sectors, including technology, healthcare, life sciences, medical devices, consumer products, and manufacturing, while avoiding investments in concept stage companies, real estate, financial institutions, and project-oriented ventures. Hopewell typically invests between $2 million and $7 million at different stages of company development, excluding turnarounds. With over 80 years of combined experience among its principals, the firm leverages its extensive networks in the Midwest to identify and support growth-oriented ventures. As a licensed small business investment company (SBIC), it maintains offices in Chicago and Peoria, Illinois, and operates as a subsidiary of Woodland Venture Management, which has also launched a regionally targeted fund focused on the Appalachian region.

Mason Wells is a Wisconsin-based private equity firm founded in 1998 that specializes in mid-market investments within the biotechnology, medical devices, and life sciences sectors. The firm also invests in consumer packaged goods, engineered products and services, outsourced business services, and packaging materials. With a revenue range between $25 million and $300 million, Mason Wells aims to support founders, family owners, and managers during ownership transitions, helping businesses realize their potential while maintaining their legacy and culture. Its portfolio includes companies such as A and R Logistics, AWT Labels and Packaging, CE Power Solutions, Eddy Packing, and Aquion.

Stone Arch Capital, LLC is a private equity firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializing in investments in lower middle market companies primarily located in the Midwest. Founded in 2003, the firm focuses on buyouts, industry consolidations, growth capital, and recapitalizations, typically investing between $10 and $25 million in companies with annual revenues ranging from $15 million to $150 million and EBITDA of $3.5 million to $30 million. Stone Arch Capital seeks to establish partnerships with management teams in the manufacturing and service sectors, aiming for sustainable operating margins of at least 10 percent. The firm generally targets businesses with enterprise values between $15 million and $100 million and prefers to take control, either through minority or majority stakes, while avoiding hostile transactions. Although its primary focus is within the Midwest, Stone Arch Capital may consider investments outside the region under specific circumstances.

Ameritas Life Insurance, founded in 1887, is a U.S.-based insurance firm that provides a diverse array of insurance and financial products and services to individuals, families, and businesses. As a mutual holding company, it operates through various subsidiaries, offering solutions that include life insurance, investment products, and financial planning services. The company maintains a comprehensive investment portfolio that encompasses fixed assets and securities, including U.S. corporate and government securities, foreign corporate securities, and residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities. With a commitment to meeting the financial needs of its clients, Ameritas continues to evolve its offerings to ensure long-term financial security and well-being.

Prime Capital Investment Advisors, LLC is a privately owned family office. The firm primarily provides its services to individuals. It also caters to high net worth individuals, Pooled investment vehicles, Pension and profit sharing plans and Corporations or other businesses. It invests in the public equity and fixed income markets. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, Charting and cyclical analysis with top-down and bottom-up approach to create its portfolios. Prime Capital Investment Advisors, LLC was founded in 1985 and is based in Overland Park, Kansas with locations in Batesville, Indiana; Boerne, Texas; Clayton, North Carolina; Columbus, Indiana; Dallas, Texas; Denver, Colorado; Fayetteville, Arkansas; Franklin, Tennessee; Hiawatha, Iowa; Houston, Texas; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marlton, New Jersey; Omaha, Nebraska; Richmond, Virginia; Scottsdale, Arizona; Springfield, Missouri; Tampa, Florida; Wayzata, Minnesota and Wichita, Kansas. Prime Capital Investment Advisors, LLC operates as a subsidiary of CHHSZ Holdings, LLC.

Gardner Standard is a private investment firm that focuses on investing in small middle-market companies.

Enerstream Capital Partners, LLC. is a private equity firm specializing in Carveouts, equity and debt investments in small and middle-market stages. The firm primarily invests in upstream energy services, midstream infrastructure companies, exploration and production companies, IT, Software and Services, IT Services, Internet services and infrastructure. The firm seeks to make investment in southwestern United States. The firm typically prefers to invests up to $ 30 Million equity investments in a company which have EBITDA between $1to $5 Million. Enerstream Capital Partners, LLC. is based in Dallas, Texas.

Four Pillars Investors is an investment company founded on four core values, or pillars. We purchase and operate small businesses with the intention of owning the business for the long-term. Though we seek involvement in our investments, our intention is to support without becoming a burden. It is our intention to work together to achieve shared success.

Mill City Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2010 and based in Wayzata, Minnesota. The firm specializes in investing in lower middle-market companies with enterprise values between $20 million and $100 million, primarily focusing on those located in the Midwestern United States and western and central Canada. Mill City Capital has developed a strong network of relationships in these regions and targets companies in the industrial and consumer sectors. As a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA), the firm aims to foster growth and create value within its portfolio companies.

Prairie Ventures is a private investment fund and a cooperative of entrepreneurs and investors. We provide industry experience and leadership with a mission of finding, growing and producing untapped business technology resources and concepts. Established in July of 2000, we currently operate a dynamic portfolio of individual companies and investment positions. Our 80+ years of aggregate investment, technology and healthcare experience, as well as our successes in the industry, position us to help you have outstanding outcomes.

Union Pacific Corporation, established in 1862 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, operates through its subsidiary, Union Pacific Railroad Company, which is a leading Class I freight railroad in the United States. The company provides a wide range of transportation services, moving agricultural products, coal, petroleum, construction materials, industrial chemicals, and intermodal freight across its extensive rail network. This network spans approximately 31,800 route miles, connecting major ports on the Pacific and Gulf coasts with the Midwest and Eastern regions of the country. Union Pacific's operations are supported by a workforce of around 45,400 employees, and the company has expanded over the years through various acquisitions of other railroads. Additionally, Union Pacific Corporation holds a significant interest in the Mexican railroad Ferromex, enhancing its cross-border logistics capabilities.

Evantide Asset Management, LLC provides investments for individuals, financial advisors, and institutions.

First Capital Partners, LLC is a private investment firm located in Omaha, Nebraska, established in 2006. The firm specializes in providing subordinated debt and equity to lower middle-market companies, particularly those with annual revenues ranging from $10 million to $100 million. First Capital Partners focuses its investments on small and medium-sized enterprises in various sectors, including manufacturing, business services, value-added distribution, food, agriculture, and healthcare, primarily across the United States.

Arch Equity Partners, LLC is a private equity firm established in 2008 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, focusing on investments in lower middle market companies. The firm specializes in management buyouts, recapitalization, and financial restructurings, primarily targeting companies with revenues between $5 million and $30 million and EBITDA ranging from $0.5 million to $2.5 million. Arch Equity prefers to invest in sectors such as manufacturing, distribution, business services, retail, and healthcare, while avoiding early-stage ventures, real estate, and highly regulated industries. The firm actively partners with management teams, aiming for a significant ownership stake of 15-25%, and typically invests up to $2 million, with an average investment closer to $1 million. Arch Equity seeks to hold its investments for 12 to 15 years, focusing on building value through operational improvements and sustainable business growth. The firm primarily looks for opportunities across the continental United States, particularly in the Midwest and select metropolitan areas, while also considering companies with international operations.

CMA Ventures is a venture investment fund wholly-owned by Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO). They invest in companies at all stages of growth; from seed, to early stage, to growth capital opportunities. Their philosophy is simple—They are committed to investing capital where it can do the most good.

Bridges Trust is a privately-owned wealth advisory firm that specializes in providing tailored financial services to individuals, families, endowments, foundations, business owners, and corporations. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the specific needs and objectives of its clients, including investment management, wealth management planning, trust and estate management, family office services, and philanthropy support. Bridges Trust focuses on delivering transparent and sustainable strategic planning, encompassing wealth transfer services, asset allocation, and portfolio management, ensuring that clients receive personalized attention and expert guidance in all aspects of their financial affairs.

Crossroads Capital, Inc. is a principal investment firm specializing in later stage, emerging growth, growth capital, secured and unsecured debt, pre-IPO and secondary purchase investments. It seeks to invest in micro-cap and small-cap private companies that are committed to and capable of becoming public. It does not invest in reverse mergers, start ups or roll ups. It also does not invest in real estate, construction, mining and exploration and in companies based in China. It seeks to invest in cleantech, internet and software and technology. It prefers to invest in companies based in the United States but it also considers investments in non-United Companies not exceeding 30% of the total value of assets. It invests in portfolio companies with revenue more than $20 million (trailing 12 months) and private enterprise values between $100 million and $1 billion. It seeks to invest between $3 million and $5 million typically structured as convertible preferred stock. It typically structures its investment in the form of convertible preferred securities that are convertible into common stock, common stock, warrants exercisable into common or preferred stock, or structured as a loan that is convertible into common stock. It seeks to invest in companies which would go public within 18 months on a senior exchange and which would expect two times return at the time of IPO. It prefers to act as a lead investor in its portfolio companies. It seeks to exit its investments through IPO, sale in secondary market place, sale or merger with a strategic buyer. It does not seek to take controlling stake in its portfolio companies and do not require board seats and observation rights. Crossroads Capital, Inc., formerly known as BDCA Venture, Inc., was founded in 2008 and is based in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Waitt Company is a private equity firm specializing in growth equity, recapitalization, and buyout investments in private companies. The firm also makes real estate investments. It requires board representation. The firm is industry agnostic. In case of private capital investments the firm seeks to invest between $5 million and $25 million in target companies with sizes between $20 million and $100 million. The firm seeks to take a minority or majority stake in portfolio companies. In case of real estate investments the firm seeks to invest in core and core plus direct real estate investments. The firm seeks to invest in the office sector across the United States. It focuses on class A properties with asset values between $15 million and $50 million. Waitt Company is based in Omaha, Nebraska.

Longhouse Partners LLC is a private equity firm based in Detroit, Michigan, that specializes in investments in the lower middle market. The firm targets sectors such as Business Services, Consumer Products and Services, Niche Manufacturing, and Multi-site Healthcare Services. Within Business Services, it emphasizes Business Process Outsourcing, Engineering and Technical Services, and Marketing Services. In the Consumer Products and Services sector, it focuses on Food and Beverage, Apparel and Accessories, and Education. Longhouse Partners typically looks to invest in companies located in the U.S. or Canada, with a preference for the Midwest, and seeks businesses with revenues exceeding $10 million and EBITDA ranging from $2 million to $10 million.

Midwest Growth Partners, LLLP is a private equity firm specializing in investing in small to mid-sized companies lower middle market, management buyouts, outright acquisitions, internal recapitalizations, majority and minority growth capital, competitive roll-ups, succession planning liquidity for retiring business owners, general transfer, distressed, later stage, industry consolidation, and turnaround situations. The firm does not invest in start-ups, "pure-play" brick and mortar retailers, and non-core real estate. It seeks to invest in small family-owned rural businesses in the food and agriculture, distribution and logistics, manufacturing, and business service industries but may consider investments in other industries. The firm seeks to invest in Iowa, the Upper Midwest which includes Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Nebraska, and also in North Dakota and Kansas in companies with headquarters, or significant operations, located in communities with populations of 50,000 or less. It typically invests in companies with sales value between $4 million to $40 million and maximum EBITDA of $5 million, and makes equity investments between $0.5 million and $5 million in its portfolio companies depending on the structure of the transaction and nature of the investment. The firm may co-invest on larger opportunities. It invests in companies with revenues between $4 million and $40 million. Midwest Growth Partners, LLLP is based in Des Moines, Iowa.

Tenaska Capital Management is a private equity firm established in 2003 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm specializes in investments within the power and energy sectors in North America, with a particular emphasis on acquiring or developing long-life infrastructure assets. Tenaska Capital Management targets opportunities in both power generation and midstream sectors, aiming to leverage its expertise to enhance the value of its investments.

PGIM Private Capital is a private equity firm based in Chicago that specializes in middle market investments across various sectors, including utilities, energy, technology, and transportation. The firm focuses on private placements, refinancing, mezzanine financing, management buyouts, and growth capital financings, typically investing between $5 million and $100 million in companies with revenues ranging from $20 million to $500 million. PGIM Private Capital prefers to take a lead role in investments and often seeks majority stakes in portfolio companies. The firm also provides a range of financing options, including senior debt, subordinated debt, and structured finance, while offering leverage leases and equipment finance globally. Its investment strategy is concentrated in Western Europe, Australia, and North America, particularly in the Midwest regions of the United States. The firm aims to hold investments for five to 25 years and actively seeks board membership in its portfolio companies.

Caerus Investment Partners is a micro venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs to provide seed capital for early-stage companies in the US. They primarily invest in businesses positioned for rapid growth and market leadership with a focus on digital media, internet, payment processing and software as a service companies. However, their goal is to partner with exceptional management teams and they recognize great ideas can come from anyone across all industries. Caerus seeks out entrepreneurs who have the vision and drive to turn unique ideas into industry leading businesses. Their peer-to-peer investment style places their focus on investing in people and ideas. They invest in smaller, niche businesses that fall outside the investment parameters of traditional venture capital firms due to the stage of the company or lack of previous experience by the management team. They are flexible as to the form, size and structure of their investments. Their mission is to partner with entrepreneurs and provide the foundation to build better companies. They believe adding value is more than just investing money and they are dedicated to working as a partner with their portfolio companies to achieve success. This is what they do everyday and it is what they have been doing for the last 10 years for Fortune 500, middle market and start-up companies.

Yorkville Advisors Global, LLC is a privately owned hedge fund and alternative investment manager based in Mountainside, New Jersey, with additional offices in Florida, Colorado, Italy, and Hong Kong. Founded in January 2001, the firm specializes in providing innovative debt and equity financing solutions to publicly listed companies across various sectors, including healthcare, mining, oil and gas, real estate, manufacturing, shipping, and technology. Yorkville employs a tailored approach to its investments, which can include debt and equity investments, bridge financing, asset-backed notes, and equity participation. The firm utilizes a combination of technical and fundamental analysis to guide its investment strategies, focusing on special situations and growth opportunities in the public equity, fixed income, and alternative investment markets worldwide.

Ludlow Ventures LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 and based in Southfield and Detroit, Michigan. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing primarily on technology companies within the United States. Unlike traditional venture capital firms, Ludlow Ventures operates without a fund structure; instead, it raises capital as needed for its investments, typically ranging between $25,000 and $150,000 per company. This firm prides itself on fostering genuine relationships with entrepreneurs, emphasizing trust and collaboration over the typical posturing often associated with venture capital. Ludlow Ventures aims to support the growth of startups by providing not just funding, but also guidance and access to its network, reflecting its belief in a customer service-oriented approach to venture investing.

Bluestem Capital Company, LLC is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, specializing in mezzanine financing, buyouts, and recapitalization. Founded in 1989, the firm focuses on mid-market investments across various sectors, including business services, life sciences, natural resources, manufacturing, and healthcare. Bluestem Capital does not invest in startups or turnaround situations, preferring early to late venture transactions. The firm typically invests between $0.5 million and $3 million in convertible preferred stock and subordinated debentures, seeking to acquire majority stakes in its portfolio companies. It aims to secure a board seat in these companies and generally exits investments through public offerings, management buyouts, or sales to strategic or financial buyers. The firm prioritizes investments in the Midwest, particularly California, and has a commitment from its management team to invest a significant portion of their net worth alongside the firm's capital.

Right Side Capital Management is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, established in 2010. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing exclusively on the pre-seed round of technology startups. Right Side Capital Management aims to support companies with capital-efficient business models that are typically located outside major hubs like the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City. The firm invests in a range of technology sectors, including internet and cloud technologies, and operates primarily within the United States and Canada, with occasional investments in Western Europe, Israel, Australia, and New Zealand. Right Side Capital Management conducts 75 to 100 investments annually, with portfolio companies spanning 19 states. The firm seeks to provide a clear response to entrepreneurs within two weeks, with investments generally ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 and pre-money valuations between $1 million and $3 million.

PrairieGold Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, that focuses on early-stage investments. The firm concentrates on sectors such as life sciences, green technology, information technology, and alternative energy, primarily targeting opportunities in the Midwest region. PrairieGold typically invests between $0.25 million and $2 million in transactions that range from $0.25 million to $10 million. The firm often seeks a board seat in its portfolio companies to actively support their growth and development.

Flyover Capital, established in 2014 and based in Overland Park, Kansas, is a private equity firm that focuses on seed and series A-stage investments in technology-related companies throughout the United States. The firm aims to address the capital needs of aspiring technology entrepreneurs in the Midwest, a region rich in innovation and talent but often overlooked by traditional investors. Flyover Capital recognizes the potential of businesses in "flyover country," where lower development costs, access to a skilled workforce from Fortune 500 companies, and strong educational institutions create a favorable environment for growth. The firm believes that this unique landscape offers attractive opportunities for both investors and portfolio companies, contributing to the success of the technology sector in the Midwest.

Serra Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Champaign, Illinois, focused on investing in technology companies primarily located in emerging Midwest technology centers and selected areas in Southern California. Founded in 1998, the firm specializes in sectors such as information technology, devices and instrumentation, and agricultural technologies. Serra Ventures aims to support innovative companies that are poised for growth, leveraging its expertise and regional knowledge to identify promising investment opportunities.

Baird is a global financial consulting firm that specializes in private equity, capital markets, wealth management, and asset management. Established in 1919 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the firm operates through various subsidiaries, including Baird Capital, which focuses on venture capital, growth equity, and private equity investments across strategically-targeted sectors worldwide. Baird Capital encompasses several investment arms, such as Baird Venture Partners, which targets early to growth-stage investments in technology, healthcare, and industrial solutions, and Baird Capital Partners Europe, which specializes in lower middle-market buyouts in sectors like fintech, healthcare, and manufacturing. Baird also has a presence in Asia through Baird Asia Ltd., which develops strategies for private equity portfolio companies. With a strong emphasis on partnering with experienced management teams, Baird aims to drive value in its portfolio while providing comprehensive financial advice and services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, corporations, and municipalities.

Endeavour Vision SA is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with an additional office in Guernsey, Channel Islands. The firm specializes in growth-stage investments, primarily focusing on the life sciences and technology sectors, including healthcare, medical devices, biotechnology, and clean technology. Endeavour Vision aims to transform patient care through investments in innovative medical solutions and typically invests between $5 million and $25 million in portfolio companies. It actively looks for opportunities across Europe, with a particular emphasis on Switzerland, France, and Germany in the life sciences sector. The firm generally holds a stake of 10 to 25 percent in its investments and seeks to take a Board seat when possible. Endeavour Vision prefers to exit investments within five to ten years, typically through public listings or acquisitions. The firm's notable past investments include successful companies such as Relievant, Medartis, Vertiflex, and Symetis.

Gener8tor is a nationally recognized accelerator based in Madison, Wisconsin, that focuses on investing in high-growth startups across various sectors, including software, IT, SaaS, life sciences, MedTech, e-commerce, and hardware. The accelerator operates three times a year, investing $100,000 in each of five selected startups during a 12-week program designed to provide a concierge experience. Startups benefit from extensive mentorship and guidance through a network of experienced mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors, and venture capitalists. Gener8tor is a GOLD-tier member of the Global Accelerator Network and is ranked among the top accelerators in the United States by the Seed Accelerator Rankings Project. Additionally, Gener8tor manages a venture capital fund that aims to invest in the software and technology, media, and telecommunications sectors, supporting a minimum of ten companies with investments ranging from $90,000 to $140,000.

Onex Falcon is a private equity firm established in 2000 that specializes in investing subordinated debt and equity capital in middle market companies. The firm typically provides between $25 million and $75 million in capital per transaction, focusing on opportunities that allow for growth and value creation. By targeting mid-market enterprises, Onex Falcon aims to support companies with potential for significant development while managing risk effectively.

Candlewood Investors was founded by former Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners' CIO, Joseph Stecher, to raise capital for investment sponsors and advise investors.

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.

Kinetic Ventures, L.L.C., founded in 1983 and based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with an additional office in Atlanta, Georgia, is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments. The firm primarily focuses on the communications, information technology, and power and clean technology sectors. In communications, Kinetic Ventures looks for opportunities in last mile connectivity, wireless infrastructure, and mobile video, among others. In the information technology sector, the firm targets investments in mobile platforms, open source solutions, and security management. Its clean technology investments concentrate on smart grid technology and low carbon solutions. Kinetic Ventures typically invests between $2 million and $10 million per company and may consider larger investments through syndication. The firm generally prefers to invest in U.S.-based companies but is open to opportunities in Canada and select international markets. Kinetic Ventures seeks to secure a Board seat in its portfolio companies and typically exits investments through initial public offerings or acquisitions.

Norwest Mezzanine Partners, founded in 2000 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializes in mezzanine investments, providing junior capital to support private equity sponsors in the growth of middle market companies across various sectors. The firm targets investments in business services, consumer products, distribution, healthcare, energy, and industrials within the United States. By partnering with private equity firms, Norwest Mezzanine Partners aims to create value in their portfolio companies, offering flexible financial solutions and reliable support to help these businesses achieve industry leadership. The firm operates independently but maintains an affiliation with Norwest Equity Partners, which has a long history in middle market equity investment.

Arboretum Ventures LLC is a venture capital firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2002. It specializes in making seed-stage, early-stage, mid-stage, and growth capital investments, primarily within the healthcare sector. The firm focuses on various areas, including healthcare services, medical devices, diagnostics, healthcare information technology, therapeutics, technology-based healthcare services, and life science tools. Arboretum Ventures typically invests between $5 million and $15 million in companies, with a notable emphasis on opportunities in the Midwest and Michigan. The firm is dedicated to supporting innovative healthcare companies that are poised for growth and development.