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.

Beacon Angels is a Boston-based angel group that makes investments in the $100,000 to $300,000 range in small fast-growing companies.

Borealis Fund VI is a venture capital fund managed by Borealis Ventures, which was founded in 2002 and is based in Hanover, New Hampshire. The firm specializes in seed and early to mid-stage investments, focusing on emerging companies in sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, and information technology. Borealis Ventures seeks to partner with exceptional entrepreneurs to build market-defining companies, particularly in design and engineering software, including areas like 3D design and construction management. The fund typically invests between $0.1 million and $2.5 million in portfolio companies, with a preference for those generating sales up to $10 million and enterprise values up to $20 million. Borealis Ventures aims to be the lead investor, often taking a board seat, and may co-invest with other firms or entrepreneurs. The firm has a national investment focus, particularly in North Boston and Northern New England, including connections to Dartmouth College innovations and technology commercialization.

10X Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Manchester, New Hampshire, focused on seed and early-stage investments. The firm also engages in larger and follow-on investments, participating in syndicated deals. It primarily targets companies within the mobile, Internet, wireless, security, med tech, and green tech sectors, with a particular emphasis on businesses located in the New England region, while remaining open to opportunities beyond this area. 10X Venture Partners typically invests between $0.05 million and $0.5 million in companies that generate revenues ranging from $5 million to $10 million. The firm combines financial investment with operational expertise to support the growth of its portfolio companies.

The Hub Angels Investment Group is an angel group structured as a fund, with more than 100 members acriss its five funds. Hub invests in technology-focused businesses primarily in the Boston area. Through 2015, the Hub portfolio includes 38 investments in companies like Zipcar (IPO), CircleLending (acquired by Virgin Money), Intelligent Bio-Systems (acquired by Qiagen), Copiun (acquired by Good Technology), and Incentive Targeting (acquired by Google). Between its funds and members, Hub has invested more than $25 million, with co-investors adding another $250 million. The Hub Angels Investment Group was founded in March 2000 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Atlas Venture L.P. is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 1980. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, primarily in the life sciences and technology sectors. In life sciences, Atlas Venture focuses on biotechnology, therapeutics, medical technologies, and personalized medicine. In technology, it targets areas such as fintech, consumer innovation, and emerging web services. The firm employs a seed-led venture creation strategy that emphasizes rigorous selection of promising startups led by capable entrepreneurs. Atlas Venture typically invests between $500,000 and $5 million in its portfolio companies, often taking the lead role and seeking board representation. The firm manages over $2 billion in committed capital and has been involved with more than 350 companies across various countries. Its investment strategy prioritizes opportunities in the United States, particularly in regions such as New England and California.

Pine Street Capital Partners, founded in 2004 and based in Massachusetts, specializes in providing capital to lower mid-market companies in the United States, typically those generating between $10 million and $75 million in revenue. The firm invests in established businesses alongside experienced management teams, offering mezzanine and equity capital for various transactions, including strategic acquisitions, private equity-sponsored buyouts, management buyouts, recapitalizations, and shareholder dividends. Their investment focus spans several sectors, including commercial products, healthcare services, and manufacturing. Pine Street Capital Partners is committed to supporting the growth of its portfolio companies through tailored financing solutions and expertise.

Zero Stage Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 1981 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The firm specializes in investing in emerging growth companies within the technology sectors of information technology, communications, life sciences, and energy technology, primarily focusing on businesses located along the east coast of the United States. With additional offices in Manchester, New Hampshire, New Haven, Connecticut, and Providence, Rhode Island, Zero Stage Capital employs a balanced investment strategy, allocating approximately 50 percent of its funds to early-stage ventures and the other 50 percent to later-stage companies. The firm is recognized as a pioneer in start-up investing and has consistently performed in the top ten percent among peer funds since 1994, aiming to achieve superior returns for its investors while maintaining an attractive liquidity profile.

FreshTracks Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2000 and based in Shelburne, Vermont. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, particularly in technology-driven sectors such as software, hardware, telecommunications, alternative energy, and biotechnology. FreshTracks focuses on companies within Vermont and the surrounding regions, including parts of Northern New York State, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. It typically invests between $0.25 million and $2 million in businesses with annual sales between $1 million and $5 million, while also being capable of organizing larger investment rounds. The firm partners with Village Ventures to support innovative businesses through various financing stages and seeks to exit investments through sales, recapitalizations, or public offerings, often aiming for board representation in its portfolio companies. Currently, FreshTracks is investing from its 2016 vintage FreshTracks IV Fund, managed by its co-founders.

Harbor Light Capital Partners, established in 2008 and based in Keene, New Hampshire, is a private equity firm that specializes in making investments in the range of $1 million to $5 million. The firm primarily targets early-stage companies in the healthcare, biotechnology, and technology sectors, particularly those based in New England and the Intermountain West. Harbor Light Capital Partners distinguishes itself by prioritizing long-term growth over traditional investment timelines, allowing for a flexible approach tailored to the specific needs of family-owned and emerging growth businesses. The firm seeks to partner with companies that demonstrate innovative or disruptive technologies, strong intellectual property, and significant market opportunities. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of exceptional management teams and aims to actively engage at the board and operational levels to drive growth, leveraging its expertise and networks to enhance value and facilitate expansion.

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.

Edison Partners L.P. is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 1986 and based in Princeton, New Jersey. The firm specializes in growth equity investments in technology-enabled solutions, focusing on sectors such as financial technology, healthcare information technology, and enterprise software. Edison Partners typically invests in companies with revenues between $5 million and $30 million, primarily targeting those exhibiting a growth rate of approximately 30 percent. Its investment strategy includes expansion capital, management buyouts, recapitalizations, and secondary stock purchases. The firm utilizes a holistic approach, offering strategic advisory services through its Edison Edge platform, which encompasses the Edison Director Network and executive education. Edison Partners manages over $1 billion in assets and has created an aggregate market value exceeding $5 billion across its active portfolio, which includes over 170 investments. The firm's primary geographic focus is the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the United States, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland.

Longworth Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Waltham, Massachusetts, founded in 1999. The firm specializes in seed, early stage, and growth stage investments, focusing primarily on technology companies in the information technology sector, including internet and digital media, software, and mobile applications. Longworth typically invests between $0.1 million and $5 million, with most investments ranging from $2 million to $3 million during the first or second rounds of financing. The firm aims to support companies with the potential to generate over $100 million in annual revenue and prefers to engage with firms that have a maximum EBITDA of $3 million. Longworth often acts as the lead investor and may take board seats in its portfolio companies, working closely with management teams to provide strategic guidance and support throughout the business lifecycle.

Egan-Managed Capital is a venture capital firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on seed, start-up, and early-stage investments primarily in information and computer technology companies. Founded in October 1998, the firm aims to support entrepreneurs in building significant enterprises by providing not only capital but also strategic and tactical assistance. Egan-Managed Capital manages three venture capital funds, with investment ranges typically between $0.5 million and $6 million, though it prefers initial investments of $2 million to $3 million. The firm invests in the form of convertible preferred stock and emphasizes co-investment with other venture capital firms. It seeks board representation in its portfolio companies to actively contribute to their strategic direction and leverage its expertise. Egan-Managed Capital primarily targets companies located in the New England region of the United States, reflecting its commitment to fostering local entrepreneurial growth.

MB Growth Partners is an investment firm based in Memphis, Tennessee, specializing in providing capital to early-stage medical device and biotechnology companies across the United States. Founded in 2001, the firm focuses on opportunities in New England and has successfully allocated over $140 million in private capital over the past decade. MB Growth Partners invests between $500,000 and $5 million, concentrating on innovative product solutions, particularly in the area of musculoskeletal diseases. The firm leverages its extensive industry experience and strategic relationships to support the growth and development of its portfolio companies.

The Venture Capital Fund of New England is a private equity firm based in Wellesley, Massachusetts, that specializes in early-stage and emerging growth investments. Established in 1981, the firm primarily focuses on technology-based enterprises, particularly in the industrial, information technology, and direct marketing sectors. While its main investment activities are concentrated in the New England region, the firm occasionally considers opportunities outside the Northeastern United States. The Venture Capital Fund typically invests between $500,000 and $1.5 million in a portfolio company, with final investments often exceeding $3 million. The firm also seeks to collaborate with other investors in its funding endeavors.

Seacoast Capital is an independent investment firm founded in 1994 and based in Danvers, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco. The firm specializes in providing mezzanine and equity capital to small, growing companies in the United States, particularly those led by strong management teams. Seacoast Capital focuses on high-quality businesses that are leaders in their respective industrial sectors, which include manufacturing, distribution, business services, consumer-oriented sectors, and industrial technologies. The firm typically targets companies with revenues exceeding $10 million and EBITDA over $2 million, considering various investment strategies such as acquisitions, management buyouts, growth capital, and balance sheet recapitalizations. Seacoast Capital has a notable interest in companies situated in underserved urban and rural markets, partnering with experienced managers who hold substantial equity stakes in their businesses.

New Energy Capital Partners LLC is a private equity firm specializing in debt and equity investments, acquiring, financing, building, owning, and operating assets in the development or pre-construction phase. It seeks to make investments in small and medium sized projects including clean energy, energy infrastructure, renewable energy assets including wind, solar, geothermal, photovoltaic, alternative fuels, and bio fuels and distributed generation assets producing power. The firm also focuses on biomass including storage, landfill gas and animal waste-to-energy projects, combined heat and power projects at commercial and industrial facilities, fuels, water and waste management projects, and energy efficiency projects. It seeks to make investments in North America. It typically invests in assets having a capital cost of less than $100 million. The firm invests between $20 million and $200 million. It seeks to acquire controlling interests in its investments. The firm typically exits either through direct asset sales or by aggregating projects, securitizing associated assets and contracts, and then offering the assets for sale as a group. New Energy Capital Partners LLC was founded in 2003 and is based in Hanover, New Hampshire with additional offices in Boston, Massachusetts; Waitsfield, Vermont; Denver, Colorado; and Walthham, Massachusetts.

Red Deer Capital, LLC is a private equity investment firm specializing in acquisition investments. The firm seeks to invest in family owned businesses, private partnerships, corporate divestitures of divisional assets that no longer meet the overall corporation’s investments strategies, and ESOP terminations. It prefers to invest in economy manufacturing, distribution, service, and business to business. The firm typically invests in the continental United States, from St. Louis and Chicago east; from the Carolina’s north up into the New England area. It invests in companies with annual revenues upto $50 million with a maximum EBITDA of $5 million. The firm invests in companies that have been in operation for at least five years. The firm focuses on acquiring minimum equity share of 80% equity share. Red Deer Capital, LLC is based in Manchester, Connecticut with an additional office in Brackley, United Kingdom.

The New Hampshire Retirement System is a public pension fund established in 1967 that manages retirement plan assets for government employees in New Hampshire, including firefighters, police officers, and teachers. With over 85,000 members, the system provides lifetime pension benefits as well as disability and death benefits. Its investment portfolio is diversified, comprising 41.3% in equity, 26.0% in fixed income, 13.6% in private equity, 11.8% in real estate, 6.9% in private debt, and 0.3% in cash.

Norwich Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2004, headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Pennsylvania. The firm specializes in early-stage investments in the medtech sector, focusing on entrepreneurs who are developing innovative technologies to address significant unmet medical needs. Norwich Ventures provides initial capital during seed and early-stage funding rounds and maintains a long-term investment approach, supporting portfolio companies throughout their growth phases. The firm primarily targets biotechnology and healthcare companies across the United States, aiming to foster advancements in medical technology.

Coppermine Capital, LLC is a private equity firm based in Concord, Massachusetts, with additional offices in New York and Chesapeake. The firm specializes in investing in small to mid-sized companies, particularly focusing on buyouts involving retiring owners, management buyouts, generational transfers in family businesses, and corporate divestitures. It targets sectors such as healthcare services, business services, food and beverage, niche manufacturing, and impact investments. Coppermine Capital typically makes equity investments ranging from $5 million to $75 million in companies with revenues between $3 million and $150 million, total enterprise values from $10 million to $150 million, and EBITDA between $2 million and $15 million, preferring companies with an EBITDA margin of 15 percent or more. Founded in 2002, the firm aims to acquire control positions and primarily invests from personal capital and balance sheet investments.

Navigator Technology Ventures (NTV) works with innovators to turn their technologies into successful companies. They provide a unique combination of venture funding, technological expertise with the help of Draper Laboratory staffers, services and experience.

Blue Highway Capital is a private equity firm that focuses on providing growth capital to small and middle-market companies, particularly in rural communities and the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The firm invests in a diverse range of industries, including specialty manufacturing, logistics, business services, healthcare, and natural resources. Blue Highway Capital typically targets businesses with revenues exceeding $2 million, making equity investments ranging from $2 million to $5 million, while seeking both majority and minority stakes. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the firm also maintains offices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Biddeford, Maine. It emphasizes an active investment approach, collaborating closely with management teams to enhance performance and drive growth.

Anvil Capital is a private equity firm that focuses on investing in generational transitions of family businesses, recapitalizations, management buyouts, industry consolidations, and corporate divestitures of non-core divisions, specifically within mature micro and middle market companies. The firm does not engage in turnaround or early-stage investments and avoids high technology, real estate, and healthcare sectors. Anvil Capital primarily targets the manufacturing and service sectors, with particular interest in business services, commercial printing, engineered components, medical devices, niche manufacturing, and test and measurement devices. The firm typically invests in companies with revenues between $5 million and $20 million, EBITDA ranging from $1 million to $3 million, and an operating profit margin of at least 15 percent. Anvil Capital prefers to invest in companies located in the Northeast, New England, and Mid Atlantic regions of the United States. Founded in 2001 and based in White Plains, New York, the firm operates on a deal-by-deal basis.

Alterna Capital Partners LLC is a private equity firm founded in 2008 and headquartered in Bedford, New Hampshire. The firm specializes in investing in growth capital, management buyouts, equipment financing, acquisition finance, and leveraged buyouts, primarily focusing on Core Capital Assets within the transportation, industrial, and energy sectors. Alterna targets income-producing assets that are essential for the expansion and maintenance of productive operations, with a strong emphasis on economically vital components, long useful life, and stable technology. The firm primarily invests in companies based in the United States, Europe, and Canada, committing between $25 million and $100 million in equity capital for each transaction, while also considering co-investment opportunities. With a team boasting over 100 years of combined investment experience and a successful track record of more than $2 billion in investments, Alterna Capital Partners remains dedicated to enhancing operational capabilities within developed economies.

Dace Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Lexington, founded in 2006. The firm specializes in investing in internet-related innovations, with a particular focus on digital media, consumer marketing, and mobile services. Dace Ventures targets opportunities within the technology sector across the United States, seeking to support and nurture emerging companies in these dynamic fields.

Longmeadow Capital Partners, LLC is a venture capital and private equity firm that specializes in growth capital investments, management buyouts, divestitures, and ownership transitions. The firm primarily targets middle market companies and provides early-stage venture investments. Longmeadow focuses on small to mid-sized businesses in sectors such as real estate, communications, later-stage manufacturing, services, and distribution, with a preference for companies located in the New England area. Its typical initial investment ranges from $0.5 million to $2.5 million, targeting companies with revenues between $2 million and $20 million. Longmeadow generally seeks to exit its investments within three to seven years, often taking minority stakes and investing alongside co-investors. The firm utilizes preferred stock and subordinated debt with equity features for its investments. Founded in 1993, Longmeadow Capital Partners is headquartered in Longmeadow, Massachusetts.

Cornerstone Industrial Group, LLC is a private equity firm specializing in investing in buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, underperforming and/or turnarounds, middle market, mature businesses, and industry consolidations. The firm does not invest in venture capital, startups or pre-revenue businesses, and companies with high customer concentrations. The firm also considers corporate divestitures and strategic add-ons (of any size and location) for its portfolio companies. It focuses on investing in private businesses in Medical Technology, Industrial Technology, Test and Measurement, B2B e-Commerce, niche manufacturing; value added distribution and logistics; business services; software and IT service; and niche industrial service companies. It invests in stone, clay, glass, and concrete products; primary metal industries; fabricated metal products, except machinery and transportation equipment; industrial and commercial machinery and computer equipment; transportation equipment, alternative energy resources; electronic and other electrical equipment and components, except computers; wholesale trading and distribution of durable and non-durable goods; rubber and plastic products; measuring, analyzing, and controlling instruments; and industrial products; precision machined or fabricated components; refractories and ceramics; and value added product distributors. The firm primarily invests in companies located in Eastern half of the United States with a focus on the Great Lakes region with a focus on Great Lakes Region including Ohio, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania (eastern), Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois and Northeast including Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont. It typically invests between $2 million and $10 million in companies with annual sales between $15 million and $50 million with cash flow up to $5 million. The firm invests in companies with enterprise values between $5 million and $20 million and EBITDA between $1 million and $5 million. It seeks to acquire majority or minority ownership interests in its portfolio companies and typically holds on to its portfolio companies for seven to 10 years or more. The firm seeks to invest its personal capital. Cornerstone Industrial Group, LLC was founded in 1998 and is based at Chagrin Falls, Ohio.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is a nonprofit academic health system serving approximately 1.9 million residents in New England. It provides a wide range of medical services through its flagship facility, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and includes the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, one of only 45 Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States. The system also encompasses the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock, affiliate hospitals in Keene, New London, and Windsor, and 24 outpatient clinics across New Hampshire and Vermont. Dartmouth-Hitchcock offers access to over 1,000 primary care physicians and specialists, delivers comprehensive care, and trains nearly 400 residents and fellows annually. In collaboration with the Audrey and Theodor Geisel School of Medicine and the White River Junction VA Medical Center, it engages in significant research initiatives. The organization has received recognition for its quality, including a designation as one of the "100 Great Hospitals in America" by Becker's Hospital Review in 2016.

Capital A Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm that focuses on providing growth capital and debt funding to early-stage, post-revenue businesses and small, profitable companies. Established in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the firm invests primarily in sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer goods, materials technologies, and cleantech. Its investment strategy spans the southeastern and East Coast regions of the United States, as well as Latin America and Nordic countries. With additional offices in Charleston, South Carolina; Silicon Valley, California; Stockholm, Sweden; and Berlin, Germany, Capital A Partners aims to support innovative ventures that demonstrate strong growth potential.

Clean Energy Venture Group is an angel investment group based in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to providing seed capital and management expertise to early-stage clean energy companies. Comprising experienced executives from the energy and environmental sectors, the group enhances its financial support with valuable industry knowledge and a robust professional network, helping startups achieve their objectives. While primarily focused on the Northeast United States, Clean Energy Venture Group has also collaborated with companies across the country and in Canada. Additionally, the group manages Clean Energy Venture Fund I, which targets investments in various sectors, including cleantech, manufacturing, and wellness, further reinforcing its commitment to advancing clean energy innovations.

Tuckerman Capital is a private investment firm based in Hanover, New Hampshire, established in 2001. The firm specializes in acquiring profitable manufacturing and industrial services companies in the United States, focusing on enterprises valued between $8 million and $30 million. Tuckerman Capital differentiates itself from traditional buyout funds by acting as the sole provider of both debt and equity capital, ensuring certainty in the acquisition funding process. The firm has managed multiple buyout funds that have invested across various sectors, including commercial products, industrials, consumer durables, and energy equipment. Through its targeted approach, Tuckerman Capital aims to identify and support mid-market companies that exhibit strong growth potential.

Velocity Equity Partners is a private venture capital firm investing in early stage growth companies primarily in the Northeast. Velocity’s mission is to create value by identifying and supporting outstanding entrepreneurs with unique innovations and a powerful drive to build market-leading companies. Velocity’s partners work with management teams to create premier companies in their field with the help of capital, expertise in building companies, and access to key networks. Velocity Equity Partners was founded with the merger of two independent venture investment groups: Velocity Capital and Corning Technology Ventures (a.k.a. Corning Capital Ventures). The merger brings together two experienced teams with over 40 years of combined experience in early stage venture investing.

Hypertherm designs and manufactures advanced plasma cutting systems utilized across various industries, including shipbuilding, manufacturing, and automotive repair. Their extensive product line features handheld and mechanized plasma cutters, consumables, as well as CNC motion and height controls. Hypertherm's cutting systems are recognized for their speed, precision, and reliability, contributing to enhanced productivity and profitability for numerous businesses. Additionally, Hypertherm Ventures, the company's corporate venture capital arm, actively seeks out entrepreneurs and early-stage companies to foster the commercialization of technology aligned with its strategic interests.

Eversource Energy is a public utility holding company based in Springfield, Massachusetts, that specializes in energy delivery services. Founded in 1927 and formerly known as Northeast Utilities, the company operates in four main segments: Electric Distribution, Electric Transmission, Natural Gas Distribution, and Water Distribution. Eversource is responsible for the transmission and distribution of electricity and natural gas, as well as providing regulated water services to approximately 229,000 customers. Its customer base includes residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal entities across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The company emphasizes reliable energy delivery and has a long-standing commitment to serving the needs of its communities.

SQN Venture Partners is a venture debt firm founded in 2015 and based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The firm specializes in providing financing for early and mid-stage companies, focusing on entrepreneurs who require alternative funding solutions to complement venture capital. SQN Venture Partners collaborates with these entrepreneurs to creatively structure financing that supports growth, typically through venture debt. This capital is often utilized for purchasing essential equipment, making key hires, financing working capital requirements, or extending the operational runway of companies that have already secured venture capital investments. With a commitment to understanding the challenges of building a company, SQN Venture Partners aims to be a trusted resource for businesses seeking financial support.

New England Capital Partners is a private equity firm located in Newton, Massachusetts, founded in 2002. The firm specializes in acquiring and divesting lower middle market companies, focusing on sectors such as manufacturing, distribution, business services, and consumer products. It primarily targets private companies in the Northeast region of the United States, with a preference for those in New England. New England Capital Partners typically invests between $2 million and $5 million per transaction, with a maximum investment of $10 million, targeting companies with revenues ranging from $3 million to $30 million. The firm engages in transactions valued up to $30 million and seeks board representation in its portfolio companies.

F. L. Putnam Investment Management Company is a privately owned investment manager. It provides its services to families, foundations, religious organizations, endowments, unions and other institutions. The firm manages separate client-focused equity and fixed income portfolios. It invests in public equity and fixed income markets across the globe. The firm invests in stocks of large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap companies applying G.A.R.P. strategies. For the fixed income component of its portfolio it invests in investment grade rated securities with maturity of ten years or less. The firm also does socially responsible investing. It employs fundamental analysis along with combination of bottom-up stock and top-down approach to make its investments. The firm was founded in 1983 and is based in Wellesley, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Portland, Maine and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. F. L. Putnam Investment Management Company operates as a subsidiary of F. L. Putnam Securities Company, Inc.

Harvest Capital is a wealth management firm based in Concord, New Hampshire, established in 1995. It specializes in providing wealth and investment management services, business transition planning, and family office services for high-net-worth individuals. The firm focuses on promoting family continuity and educating family members on financial matters while managing the complexities associated with wealth. Harvest Capital aims to help clients achieve both life and financial goals, ensuring a comfortable lifestyle for them and their families. In 2019, the firm was acquired by The Colony Group.

Inflection Point Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 1998 and based in Newark, Delaware, with additional offices in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and Bethesda, Maryland. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, primarily focusing on pre and post-revenue companies in the telecommunications, information technology, and electronic commerce sectors. Inflection Point Ventures aims to support businesses with the potential for rapid growth in revenue and profitability, particularly those that can introduce innovative products and disrupt existing markets. The firm's investment strategy typically involves leading or co-leading rounds, with initial investments ranging from $500,000 to $2 million. In addition to providing capital, Inflection Point Ventures also offers business support and takes an active role in the companies it invests in, often securing a seat on their board of directors.

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) is a public research institution founded in 1866, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including nursing and business. The university fosters collaboration between academia and industry, exemplified by the New Hampshire Innovation Research Center (NHIRC), established in 1991 to enhance technology development and innovation. Through this initiative, businesses receive matched funding for research projects, resulting in increased competitiveness, job creation, and additional funding opportunities from venture capitalists and federal programs. UNH also has a strong alumni network that supports continued connections among graduates, promoting engagement and community. The University of New Hampshire Foundation, established in 1989, plays a vital role in supporting the institution's financial needs and educational programs.

Wembly Enterprises LLC is a private equity firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire. The firm specializes in direct investments, focusing on private equity and buyouts in middle market companies with enterprise values between $20 million and $100 million. Wembly Enterprises targets various sectors, including manufacturing, particularly in adhesives, plastics, specialty chemicals, and advanced materials. Its investment portfolio also encompasses growth capital and buyout transactions in industries such as health care technology, medical testing and diagnostic equipment, medical consumables, and industrial coatings.

Lyme Forest Fund IV, managed by Lyme Timber Company, is a timber investment fund established in 2015 and based in Hanover, New Hampshire. This fund focuses on acquiring and sustainably managing timberland in the United States and Canada, adhering to a disciplined and value-oriented investment strategy. Since its founding in 1976, Lyme Timber Company has specialized in investments that emphasize conservation values, aiming to balance ecological sustainability with financial returns. The firm’s expertise in forestland and rural real estate investments underpins its commitment to responsible management practices and long-term growth in the timber sector.

Impax Asset Management LLC is an employee-owned investment manager that provides investment advisory services primarily to investment companies and charitable organizations. Founded in 1971 and based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with an additional office in New York City, the firm manages a range of client-focused portfolios, including equity, fixed income, and balanced strategies. Impax invests globally in public equity and fixed income markets, targeting growth stocks across various company sizes and high-quality debt instruments. The firm employs a disciplined investment process that combines fundamental, qualitative, and quantitative analyses, along with sustainable investing principles that incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. Impax specifically avoids investing in companies involved in the manufacturing of weapons, tobacco, or other unethical practices. Previously known as PAX World Management Corporation, Impax Asset Management LLC is a subsidiary of Impax Asset Management Group plc.

Anania & Associates Investment Company LLC is a Maine focused private equity firm

Ballentine Partners, LLC is an independent wealth management firm founded in 1984 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The firm specializes in providing comprehensive investment and financial advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, wealthy families, and entrepreneurs. Ballentine Partners focuses on creating tailored, tax-optimized investment portfolios, investing in public equity, fixed income, and alternative markets. Recognized for its objective and thorough financial advice, the firm has been a leader in the wealth management space for over 30 years. It operates as a Registered Investment Adviser, ensuring a high level of professionalism and fiduciary responsibility in managing client assets.

Global Forest Partners is a private equity firm that specializes in timberland asset investments. Founded in 1982 and based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, the firm manages timber funds and separate managed accounts for institutional and qualified investors. It invests in plantation forestry regions worldwide, with a focus on Africa, Asia (including Australia and New Zealand), and Latin America (covering areas such as the Southeast United States, Guatemala, and several countries in South America, including Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, and Colombia). The firm conducts in-house research to inform its investment decisions and has additional offices in Asia and South America.

CVP Management is a venture capital firm specializing in seed, startup, early Series A, and early stage investments. It does not invest in life sciences, medical devices and energy production companies as well as businesses that require $5 million to $10 million of upfront capital before validating the concept. CVP Management seeks to invest in beta, working prototype, and go-to-market stages. It prefers to invest in Information Technology infrastructure with focus on software application, internet, digital media, digital marketing, vertical SAAS, cloud, embedded software, mobile, financial service technologies, and cutting-edge information technology ventures. CVP Management invests in companies based in the Northeast corridor with a concentration on Boston, New York and Toronto. It typically invests between 0.1 million and $1 million and for Seed and Series A rounds it invests between $1 million and $3.5 million. CVP Management invests in companies with enterprise value of $5 million. It prefers to have a seat on the company’s board of directors in its portfolio companies. CVP Management prefers to invest in preferred stock. It began operation on June 1, 1998, with its headquarters in Cambridge in Massachusetts with an additional office in Boston, Massachusetts.

New Energy Capital is an asset management firm established in 2004, based in Hanover, New Hampshire. The firm specializes in providing equity for small and mid-sized projects in renewable energy, clean generation, clean water, waste management, and combined heat and power sectors within the United States. With a focus on projects requiring between $10 million and $200 million in capital, New Energy Capital addresses a market segment that is often underserved. The firm leverages its transactional experience and industry connections to assist developers in navigating complex transactions, which involve regulatory, environmental, financial, technical, legal, and project management aspects. A key element of New Energy Capital's strategy is to mitigate project risks by employing commercially proven technologies, securing contracted sales of energy and products, and implementing measures to reduce the effects of commodity price volatility. As investment opportunities in these sectors are expected to grow due to resource constraints and environmental mandates, New Energy Capital positions itself to support sustainable development and innovation in clean energy solutions.