Dara Burns

Ice Energy Holdings, Inc. provides distributed energy storage and smart grid solutions. It manufactures and markets energy storage solutions, and cooling and refrigeration products for the residential and commercial markets. The firm offers solutions for architects, building energy consultants, builders and developers, utility customers, energy and facilities managers, mechanical contractors, and utilities. The company was founded by Frank R. Ramairez, Brian Parsonnet and Gregory W. Tropsa in 2003 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. (Stifel) is a dual-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1890, the firm is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), a financial service holding company. Stifel provides full-service brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals and their families, institutions and businesses, and financial advisors.

General Organization for Social Insurance (Saudi Arabia) (GOSI) is the Government of Saudi Arabia's body which was established by Royal Decree in 1969 to apply and regulate social insurance, a form of social protection for private sector workers (and a category of workers in the public sector) which provides for workers and their families after termination of employment due to retirement, disability or death. It also provides medical care for occupational injuries and diseases and compensation for occupational disability or death. GOSI is a semi-state body which is supervised by a board of directors consisting of the Minister of Labor, GOSI Governor, members representing Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Health, qualified insured members and employers' members. Based in Riyadh, the Organization also has field offices distributed throughout the Kingdom's provinces and districts.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Verdeca is a joint venture between Bioceres Crop Solutions and Arcadia Biosciences, based in the United States. The American company was established in 2012 to introduce advanced soybean traits in major production regions, starting in South America. Verdeca collaborates with South American farmers to offer technologies that enhance crop productivity, enabling more efficient and sustainable use of land and water resources.

Rizobacter Argentina SA engages in the production of agrochemicals products. The firm's products include bio-inductor, fertilizers, herbicides, crop and grain development, and pest controls. The company was founded by Miguel Harnan, Enrique Ripoll, Jorge Mac Mullen, and Ricardo Yapur on November 20, 1977 and is headquartered in Pergamino, Argentina.

Part of Moolec Science SA, Moolec Science Ltd. develops a molecular farming and food ingredient technology. The company is based in Warwick, UK. The British company was founded by Henk Hoogenkamp, Gastón Paladini. Gastón Paladini has been the CEO since incorporation. Moolec Science was acquired by Lightjump Acquisition Corp. on December 30, 2022 for $368.10 million.

The Ball Foundation is a non-profit company that specializes in aptitude assessment and research. The company is based in Glen Ellyn, IL. The company is the developers of the Ball Aptitude Battery and are recognized as leaders in their field.

Semya SA is an Argentinean agriculture biotechnology company that specializes in developing germplasm, bio-fertilizers, seeds, and bio-pesticides. The joint venture company is based in Rosario Sud, Argentina.

Part of Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp., Rasa Holding LLC is an investment holding company. The company is based in Wilmington, DE.

Cornerstone Ventures, Inc. (Cornerstone Ventures) is a private equity firm founded by Terry Roussel in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Irvine, California.

George K. Baum & Co. is an investment banking firm with an industry-leading municipal bond business. Its clients include both individual and institutions, and it approaches each one with commitment, energy, innovation and confidence. Its focus is on helping its clients achieve their goals. It does that by providing relevant products and services in every segment of its business. It is dedicated to combining quality service with integrity and creativity- a commitment it has maintained since the firm was founded in 1928. By choosing George K. Baum & Co. as an investment partner, clients gain access to a broad array of investment opportunities and expertise. It is a leader in municipal finance and consistently ranks as one of the nation's top underwriters of negotiated municipal bonds. The firm trades government, agency and mortgage-backed securities. The Firm's affiliate, George K. Baum Capital Advisors, Inc. helps clients realize superior value primarily through mergers and acquisitions and private capital raising assignments.

AlpInvest Partners, Inc. (AlpInvest) is the New York City private equity subsidiary of Netherlands-based AlpInvest Partners BV, ultimately held by The Carlyle Group LP (NASDAQ: CG). Established in 1999 as NIB Capital Private Equity, the firm became AlpInvest Partners in 2004. They were the first exclusive private equity manager for a public pension fund and invest worldwide across primary funds, secondaries, and direct investment (co-investment) channels, covering the entire private equity spectrum. In addition to the New York office, AlpInvest has offices in Amsterdam, Hong Kong and London. They are a socially responsible investor which works to promote sustainability and governance as an important factor in investment choices. They are a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investments and exclude direct investments in companies that are directly involved in the manufacturing or distribution of products that clearly violate Dutch and relevant international conventions. They also explore sustainability-themed investments.

Chronograph LLC engages in the provision of portfolio monitoring, reporting, and diligence tools for private capital investors. It also serves limited and general partners. The company was founded by Michael Bridge and Charlie Tafoya in 2016 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

Partners Group Inc. (United States) is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Partners Group (Private Equity) founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Houston.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Bioceres LLC engages in the management of investments in agricultural biotechnology. The company is headquartered in Delaware.

Part of Brown & Brown, Inc., The Flagship Group Ltd provides insurance services to marine operations and fishing vessels. The company is based in Norfolk, VA. The company was founded by Stephen A. Johnsen, Reed N. Wilcox. The Flagship Group was acquired by Brown & Brown, Inc. on November 22, 2000.