Slater Technology Fund is a venture capital firm based in Providence, Rhode Island, that specializes in funding early-stage companies in sectors such as life sciences, biomedical technology, information technology, and clean energy. The firm focuses on investments in startups that are often rooted in ideas and technologies emerging from regional academic institutions and government research laboratories. Slater typically invests up to $0.75 million per transaction, with an annual cap of $3 million, and has the capacity to reinvest in its portfolio companies. The fund aims to support entrepreneurs who demonstrate the vision and leadership necessary to establish substantial commercial enterprises, while also seeking opportunities for follow-on financing from other venture capital investors or strategic partners. Founded in 1997, Slater Technology Fund prioritizes the development of businesses within Rhode Island and the Northeast, with a goal of creating high-value, high-wage job opportunities in the region.

Rhode Island Foundation, established in 1916, is a non-profit organization focused on enhancing the quality of life for residents of Rhode Island. As a proactive community and philanthropic leader, the foundation addresses various local needs through strategic investments and partnerships. It manages a diversified investment portfolio that includes domestic and international equities, emerging markets, flexible capital, private capital, real assets, and fixed income. By leveraging its resources, the foundation aims to support initiatives that foster community development, promote education, and improve health and well-being across the state, demonstrating its commitment to making a lasting impact in Rhode Island.

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[Betaspring](http://betaspring.com) is a mentorship-driven Providence-based startup accelerator program for technology and design entrepreneurs who are ready to build a product, launch a company, and change the world. Betaspring runs two 13 week accelerator sessions a year (Spring and Fall) that attract top-quality startup teams from across the US and around the world.

Cherrystone Angel Group, founded in 2004 and comprised of over 60 Rhode Island members, is Rhode Island’s first organized angel investment group. Its members invest in early stage, typically pre-revenue companies, across the tri-state region. While it is the entrepreneur who drives the company — and on whom ultimate success depends — Cherrystone believes that good advice and focused expertise are vital to the success of any business venture. When Cherrystone invests, it not only brings money to the table but industry knowledge and connections that will make its business succeed. All its members are experienced and qualified investors who have either built their own companies or have extensive experience launching new business ventures. Their backgrounds include creating or working with manufacturing, distribution, technology, and service companies.

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

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.

Angel Street Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage companies, primarily in the digital interactive media sector. Established in 2010 and based in Providence, Rhode Island, with an additional office in Newport, the firm offers both consulting services and capital to help businesses navigate their initial growth phases. Angel Street Capital specializes in investments related to internet radio, local digital media, mobile technology, digital advertising, audience analytics, and social media. The firm typically invests between $50,000 and $250,000 in initial funding, favoring preferred equity or convertible debt structures. It also participates in subsequent funding rounds when specific benchmarks are met. The firm's principals possess extensive experience in traditional and digital media, having built and managed various media businesses, which informs their investment strategies and approach to supporting portfolio companies.

Bristol County Savings Bank, established in 1846, is a full-service community bank that offers a variety of banking products and services to both individuals and businesses in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The bank focuses on meeting the financial needs of its customers through a range of offerings, including personal and business banking solutions. With a commitment to community engagement, Bristol County Savings Bank aims to foster strong relationships with its clients while supporting local economic growth.

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.

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.

Biolyze LLC is a private equity firm specializing in acquisition and buyouts investments. The firm seeks to acquire full ownership stakes in businesses, operating in the life sciences service provider industry. The firm typically takes majority stake. Biolyze LLC is based in Providence, Rhode Island.

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.

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.

Breakthrough Energy, founded in 2016 and based in Kirkland, Washington, is an impact investment firm focused on developing innovative energy solutions. It operates as part of a public-private partnership model, collaborating with governments, research institutions, and investors to address the urgent challenges posed by climate change and energy access in underserved regions. The firm invests in seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage companies within the environmental services and cleantech sectors, aiming to create reliable and affordable energy without contributing to global warming. By leveraging scientific and technological expertise, Breakthrough Energy seeks to mobilize investment in transformative energy technologies that can provide sustainable power for all.

Brown University, founded in 1764 and located in Providence, Rhode Island, is a prestigious Ivy League institution that offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including those through the Alpert Medical School and the School of Public Health. As a leading research university, it is dedicated to exceptional undergraduate instruction and hosts a diverse community of approximately 6,200 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, and 490 medical students, supported by over 700 faculty members. Students at Brown can choose from more than 70 undergraduate concentrations, as well as 51 doctoral and 28 master’s programs across various disciplines. The university emphasizes student autonomy in shaping their educational paths. With nearly 90,000 alumni around the globe, Brown fosters a strong alumni network through various events and resources, reflecting its commitment to cultivating leaders in numerous fields.

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.

Citizens Bank, headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, provides a comprehensive range of retail and commercial banking services across the United States. The bank caters to individuals, small businesses, and large corporations with offerings that include checking and savings accounts, mortgages, home equity loans, credit and debit cards, and personal loans. For small businesses, Citizens Bank offers tailored solutions such as business accounts, borrowing options, and cash management services. The bank's commercial banking division supports a variety of industries, including healthcare and technology, by providing services such as treasury management, foreign exchange, and capital markets. With approximately 1,200 branches and 3,200 ATMs across 11 states, Citizens Bank emphasizes customer convenience through robust online and mobile banking platforms. Established in 1828 and formerly known as RBS Citizens, the bank continues to focus on meeting the financial needs of its diverse clientele while fostering community engagement.

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.

Liberty Capital Partners is a boutique merchant banking firm founded in 1994 that specializes in venture capital and private equity services. The firm offers private equity opportunities, corporate advisory services, and wealth management solutions to its principals and clients. Liberty Capital Partners emphasizes a culture of integrity, respect, hard work, and openness, fostering long-term relationships based on mutual trust and shared values. Through its commitment to these principles, the firm has established a reputation for reliability and dedication in its business dealings.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

SEED Venture Finance, LLC is a private investment firm based in Massachusetts, established in 2004, that specializes in subordinated debt, senior debt, and equity investments in small and medium-sized businesses. It manages SEED Ventures L.P., a $20 million Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) focused on the Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island regions. The firm has formed strategic partnerships with major commercial banks, allowing it to offer a comprehensive range of capital raising options and related services. SEED Venture Finance primarily targets investments in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and manufacturing, with investment amounts ranging from $100,000 to $1.25 million.

Warbros Venture Partners is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage and mid-stage financing. The firm prefers to take a board seat or act as advisors to the companies in which they invest. It seeks to take minority stake in companies who are looking to raise between $250,000 and $2 million. The firm typically invests in proprietary technologies and well-developed brands. It prefers to make investment in Northeast and New England with a focus on New York. The firm seeks to invest between $100,000 and $500,000 in its portfolio companies. It was founded in 1996 by Mr. John Warburg and Mr. Michael Warburg and is based in Westerly, Rhode Island with an additional office in Connecticut.

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.

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.

Rockland Trust is a full-service commercial bank established in 1907, based in Massachusetts, serving Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The bank offers a diverse array of banking, investment, and insurance services to both individuals and businesses. Its service delivery channels include retail branches, commercial lending offices, investment management offices, and residential lending centers, as well as mobile, online, and telephone banking options, ensuring accessibility for its clients.

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.

Formed in 2007, Bay Capital Investment Partners is a Providence-based private equity firm, targeting equity and debt investments in mid-market companies in the United States.

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.

EverWatch Capital is a private equity firm. It is based in Greenwich, Connecticut with an additional office in Providence, Rhode Islands.

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.

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.

TFX Capital is a B2B early-stage technology venture capital firm investing in service-driven, high-performing and commercially tested Military and National Security Veterans who have a passion for solving real-world issues by using technology to build ideas that are net new to our society.

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.

Nautic Partners, LLC is a private equity firm based in Providence, Rhode Island, founded in 1986. The firm specializes in middle-market investments, focusing on growth financings, industry consolidations, recapitalizations, add-on acquisitions, and buyouts. Nautic Partners primarily targets sectors such as healthcare, industrial products, and outsourced services within North America. In healthcare, it invests in areas like business process outsourcing and healthcare services, while its industrial investments include building products and chemicals. The firm is interested in business services, including outsourcing and human capital management, among others. Nautic Partners typically invests between $25 million and $250 million in companies with EBITDA ranging from $5 million to $75 million and sales values from $50 million to $500 million. With over $2.5 billion in equity capital under management, Nautic has completed more than 110 transactions and often acts as a lead investor, holding both minority and majority stakes in its portfolio companies.

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.

RTP Global is a New York-based venture capital firm that was established in 2011, specializing in early-stage investments in technology-driven companies across various sectors. The firm focuses on businesses that develop practical solutions for challenges in financial services and healthcare, leveraging IT and IoT technologies. RTP Global primarily invests in companies that deliver B2B products, often through Software as a Service (SaaS) models, and prefers those located near their customers rather than in traditional tech hubs like Silicon Valley. The firm’s investment strategy extends beyond the United States, targeting markets in Europe, Southeast Asia, and India, with a portfolio that includes a diverse range of sectors such as information technology, financial services, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence.

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.

SAS Investors is a venture capital firm based in New York, specializing in seed and early-stage investments in technology companies. Founded in January 2001, the firm focuses on businesses located in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the United States, particularly in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. SAS Investors typically commits up to $1.25 million in initial funding and may invest up to $3 million throughout the company's life cycle. The firm aims to be the first institutional investor in its portfolio companies and often seeks co-investment opportunities. Supported by notable venture capital firms, SAS Investors is dedicated to fostering the growth of unique technology ventures by leveraging its extensive experience and resources to help companies develop effective go-to-market strategies and optimize their market entry.

IMB Partners is a private investment firm that specializes in acquiring and developing value-added companies, particularly focusing on certified minority- and women-owned businesses. Founded in 2013 and based in the United States, IMB Partners aims to foster above-market growth and enhance customer retention by addressing the need for diverse supplier participation among large corporations and government entities. The firm actively seeks control acquisitions and collaborates with management teams to elevate lower middle-market companies, particularly those serving government agencies and utilities. Notably, IMB has made strategic investments in sectors such as military food supply, exemplified by its acquisition of Alder Foods, which distributes seafood and grocery brands to military clients globally. Through these initiatives, IMB Partners emphasizes the importance of diversity as a competitive advantage.

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.

Cramer Rosenthal McGlynn LLC. is a financial company focusing on equity management for corporations, institutions, and pension funds.

Management Capital, LLC is a private equity firm specializing in investing in small and middle market companies. The firm basically invests in Growth, acquisition support, leverage buyouts, recapitalization, change of ownership, turnarounds, mergers, and divestitures. The firm seeks to invest in branded consumer products/services, branded industrial products/services, manufacturing, and specialty retail concepts. The firm typically invests in United States. The firm seeks to invest in equity as well as provide subordinate debt in range between $1 million and $10 million in companies with revenue between $10 million and $100 million. The firm prefers to be the lead investor working closely with company management to achieve strategic objectives. Management Capital, LLC is based in Barrington, Rhode Island.

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.

Pathway Capital Management, LP is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1991 and headquartered in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Providence, Rhode Island; Hong Kong; and London. The firm specializes in fund of funds investments across various private market strategies, including private equity, private credit, and infrastructure. Pathway manages over $55 billion in assets and has raised more than $24 billion in commitments from institutional investors worldwide. Its investment approach encompasses direct investments in buyouts, turnarounds, and distressed debt, as well as secondary and co-investment opportunities. With a focus on creating and managing both single- and multi-investor programs, Pathway's professionals have developed over 100 private market portfolios and committed more than $82 billion to a diverse range of investments.

Providence Strategic Growth targets investments in lower middle market technology-enabled service companies primarily in North America. It began operation in 2014, with its headquarters in Providence in Rhode Island.