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.

The Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) catalyzes entrepreneurs in the creation of next generation job opportunities for this generation of Vermonters. VCET curates an entrepreneur mentor network, provides incubation services and facilities, and manages a $5 million early stage seed capital venture fund. VCET is non-profit, public benefit corporation which was recently ranked #11 globally and #5 in the US by the University Business Incubator Index.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Middlebury College, founded in 1800 and located in Vermont, is a non-profit liberal arts institution known for its distinguished educational programs. With a history of over two centuries, it offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking and dialogue across various disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, arts, and languages, alongside science and mathematics. The college also provides graduate-level programs, further enhancing its academic offerings. Middlebury is dedicated to fostering a vibrant residential community enriched by diverse co-curricular activities and support services. Additionally, the college manages an endowment fund that finances scholarships, academic positions, and research initiatives, ensuring sustained educational excellence and public service. The governance of the endowment is overseen by the board of trustees, reflecting the institution's commitment to responsible financial stewardship.

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.

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.

Manchester Capital Management is a family office based in Vermont, established in 1992. Originally formed by combining the resources of several related families, the firm offers investment advisory and asset management services tailored to the needs of its clients. It has pioneered innovative investment strategies, including direct real estate, and developed comprehensive family office services that redefine traditional approaches. As a multi-family office, it is guided and owned by the families and partners it serves, ensuring a personalized approach to wealth management.

Edgewood Holdings, LLC is a family funded private equity firm specializing in turnaround, middle market, mature companies, buyout and growth capital. The firm typically primarily invests in bulk commodities and related services including transport and logistics, air freight, bulk commodities and energy, petrochemicals and refining, water and agriculture, commercial activity in fine art and film, real estate, sawmills and forest products sectors. The firm seeks to invest across North America, Europe, Asia and South America. The firm typically invests between $10 million and $50 million in single transaction. The firm actively supports a company and/or fund after an investment with ongoing advice at the Board, executive and/or advisory levels. The firm plays an active role in developing and managing the business either through creative commercial relationships or by bringing value-added management oversight and strategic development focus. Edgewood Holdings, LLC was founded in 2001 and is based in Vero Beach, Florida with an additional office in Phoenix, Arizona; Boise, Idaho; Middlebury, Vermont; Garden City, New York and Bozeman, Montana.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

VCET Capital Corporation is the venture capital arm of Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies, Inc. specializing in investments in seed/start-up, early stage, and emerging growth companies. The firm does not invest in companies having last 12 month sales greater than $3 million, headquarters or principal team location outside of Vermont, and a restaurant, retail store or real estate project. It seeks to invest in technology based companies in Vermont. It typically invests between $0.05 million and $0.25 million per transaction. VCET Capital Corporation is based in Burlington, Vermont.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alcoa Corporation, founded in 1888, is a global leader in lightweight metals engineering and manufacturing, specializing in aluminum, bauxite, and alumina products. With a workforce of approximately 60,000 across 30 countries, Alcoa focuses on innovative multi-material solutions that enhance various sectors, including transportation, industrial applications, and consumer electronics. The company's technologies support advancements in automotive, aerospace, defense, and energy, contributing to more efficient and sustainable practices. Alcoa's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its initiatives to support environmental efforts through the Alcoa Foundation. Through its subsidiaries, the company produces and distributes a range of value-added products made from aluminum, titanium, and nickel, positioning itself as a key player in the global metals industry.

Craft Ventures is a San Francisco-based early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in innovative companies across various sectors, including e-commerce, SaaS, and unique market offerings like spacecraft and digital asset services. Founded by a team with extensive entrepreneurial and investment experience, the firm is dedicated to identifying and supporting the next generation of transformative businesses. With a team of 15 investors and operators, Craft Ventures emphasizes a deep respect for founders and their visions, aiming to cultivate companies that have the potential to change the world.

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.

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.

Betaworks is a startup studio and venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2008. The company focuses on building and investing in next-generation internet companies, operating as a network that connects ideas, people, capital, and data. Betaworks emphasizes an innovative approach to seed-stage investments, typically ranging from $150,000 to $200,000, targeting early-stage, technology-driven companies with working prototypes. The firm collaborates closely with its portfolio companies, which include notable names such as Giphy and Instapaper, fostering a community that encourages entrepreneurship and mentorship. Betaworks Ventures, established in 2016, further extends the firm’s commitment to investing in various sectors including B2B, B2C, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Through its unique model, Betaworks aims to create a more sustainable approach to innovation, allowing builders to engage in multiple projects rather than being tied to a single venture.

GV Management Company, LLC, established in 2009 as the venture capital arm of Alphabet Inc., specializes in investments across various stages, including seed, early, and late-stage funding. Based in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Boston, New York, Seattle, Cambridge, and London, GV focuses on sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, artificial intelligence, robotics, transportation, cybersecurity, and agriculture. The firm has invested in over 300 companies, aiming to drive innovation and improve lives. GV seeks to make investments of up to $50 million, while offering early-stage startups funding of up to $250,000, typically taking minority stakes in these companies. Through its extensive network, GV provides startups with unique access to technology and talent, enhancing their potential for success.

Dynamk Capital is a growth and venture fund based in New York, focusing on early and seed-stage investments in the life sciences sector. The firm seeks to partner with innovative companies developing cutting-edge tools and technologies essential for the discovery, development, and production of life-saving therapies. By investing in healthcare devices, supplies, and life science industrials, Dynamk Capital aims to support visionary entrepreneurs whose ideas are transforming therapeutic development, enhancing patient access, and lowering costs. The fund operates primarily in the United States, Europe, and Canada, targeting opportunities that align with its mission to advance the life sciences landscape.

Ampersand Capital Partners is a middle market private equity firm based in Massachusetts, established in 1988. The firm focuses on making investments primarily in two sectors: healthcare and industrial. With a commitment to identifying and supporting growth opportunities, Ampersand seeks to partner with companies that have the potential for significant development within these industries. Through its strategic investments, the firm aims to enhance the operational capabilities and market positions of its portfolio companies.

Artemis Capital Partners, founded in 2010 and based in Boston, is a private equity firm specializing in mid-market investments in the industrial technology sector. The firm focuses on acquiring and growing differentiated companies within various industries, including industrial automation, life sciences laboratory automation, aerospace, automotive, and healthcare. Artemis seeks to obtain majority or influential minority stakes in smaller companies with significant growth potential. By employing a disciplined investment strategy and leveraging the extensive industry experience and networks of its Principals, Artemis aims to enhance the financial and operational performance of its portfolio companies, thereby maximizing investment value for its investors.

Glasswing Ventures is a Boston-based venture capital firm established in 2016, specializing in investments in early-stage technology companies, particularly in artificial intelligence and frontier technologies. The firm focuses on pre-seed, seed, and startup investments, primarily targeting sectors such as AI software, intelligent enterprise technology, and cybersecurity. Glasswing Ventures aims to support exceptional entrepreneurs who are driving innovation in these areas, leveraging talent from leading academic institutions on the East Coast. It typically invests between $1.5 million and $3 million in each company, with a preference for opportunities in the New York City and Boston areas. Through its investments, Glasswing Ventures seeks to foster growth within its ecosystem and facilitate the transformation of markets and industries.

Decathlon Alpha III is a direct lending fund managed by Decathlon Capital Partners, a venture capital firm founded in 2010 and based in Park City, Utah. The fund focuses on providing growth capital through investments ranging from 0.5 million to 15 million USD. By targeting companies in need of financing, Decathlon Alpha III aims to support their expansion and development while delivering returns to its investors.

Southeast TechInventures, Inc. incubator firm that typically works with university-based inventors to accelerate the commercialization of technologies and intellectual property (IP) in the areas of, medical devices, diagnostics, nanotechnology, electronics, agriculture, bioengineering; photonics and communications; information technology; materials science; and surveillance and security networks. It helps in establishing the entity as a spin-off company. The firm takes an equity and/or royalty stake in the company. At the present time, it is not involved in the commercialization of drug development or websites. Southeast TechInventures, Inc. was co-founded by Ms. Karen LeVert and Dr. Kristina M. Johnson in January, 2003 and is based in Morrisville, North Carolina.

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.

Index Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 1996, with offices in London, San Francisco, and Geneva. The firm specializes in investing in high technology and life sciences, focusing on early-stage companies across various sectors including artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, healthcare, and entertainment. Index Ventures partners with innovative entrepreneurs who aim to transform their industries and has supported the growth of notable companies such as Adyen, Deliveroo, Dropbox, Farfetch, King, Slack, and Supercell. The firm's investment strategy typically involves allocating between $2 million to $20 million to promising ventures, primarily in Europe and the United States.

Firsthand Alliance is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 and based in New York, New York. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage companies within the business-to-business (B2B) sector. It is known for its connections within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, particularly among former members of Salesforce and their associates. Firsthand Alliance aims to support ambitious founders who are developing innovative solutions for the future of B2B commerce.

Founders Fund is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm established in 2005, specializing in investments across various stages, from seed to growth. The firm focuses on transformative technologies and seeks to address significant global challenges through its investments in sectors such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence, aerospace, cybersecurity, and consumer internet. With over $2 billion in capital under management, Founders Fund has a history of backing notable companies, including SpaceX, Palantir, and Facebook, emphasizing a founder-friendly investment strategy that provides substantial support with minimal interference. The firm typically invests between $500,000 and $300 million, targeting innovative companies worldwide.

LaunchCapital, founded in 2008, specializes in seed and early-stage investments, providing essential capital for entrepreneurs looking to develop their businesses. With a portfolio of over 200 companies, LaunchCapital typically invests between $50,000 and $150,000, utilizing two distinct investment vehicles. LaunchCapital Ventures employs a traditional venture capital approach, focusing on equity investments in high-growth potential opportunities. In contrast, LaunchCapital Small Business combines equity and debt financing to support businesses aimed at generating immediate revenue and exhibiting consistent growth, often with a local or regional focus. The firm primarily invests in technology, consumer, and medical sectors and operates offices in Boston, New Haven, New York City, and the San Francisco/Bay Area.

CoBank is a national cooperative bank based in Colorado, established in 1989. It serves essential industries in rural America by offering a range of financial services, including loans, leases, and export financing. The bank primarily focuses on supporting agribusinesses as well as rural power, water, and communications providers across all 50 states. Through its commitment to these sectors, CoBank plays a crucial role in fostering economic development and sustainability in rural communities.

Fidelity Investments is a privately owned investment manager based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 1946. The firm offers a wide range of financial services, including individual retirement accounts, 401(k) rollovers, annuities, discount brokerage, and wealth management. It serves a diverse clientele, including individual investors, businesses, financial advisors, and institutions. Fidelity manages equity, fixed income, and balanced mutual funds, investing in public equity and fixed income markets worldwide. The firm conducts in-house research to guide its investment decisions and supports over 32 million clients in achieving their financial goals. Additionally, Fidelity assists more than 22,000 businesses with employee benefit programs and collaborates with over 13,000 financial institutions to provide innovative investment and technology solutions.