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Columbia Capital LLC (Columbia Capital) is a venture capital/private equity firm founded in 1989 by Dave P. Mixer. The firm is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.

Athletes' Performance, Inc. provides athlete training services. The firm offers training, nutrition, physical therapy, consulting, and sports science. The company was founded by Mark Verstegen in 1999 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Promotes private investments in developing countries

The Associated Press provides news media services. It offers global news network, delivering news from every corner of the world to all media platforms and formats. The firm supplies a stream of news around the clock to its domestic members, international subscribers and commercial customers. The company was founded in 1846 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP operates a law firm. Its practices include mergers and acquisitions, securities, public and private financing, investment funds, private equity, real estate, intellectual property, communications and technology, new media and the Internet, entertainment, employee benefits and executive compensation, personal representation, antitrust, environmental regulation, tax and bankruptcy, and corporate reorganization law. The company was founded in April 1875 is headquartered in New York, NY.

Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. produces movies and television shows. It engages in the creation, production, distribution, licensing and marketing of creative content and its related businesses across multiple current and emerging media and platforms. The company was founded on April 4, 1923 and is headquartered in Burbank, CA.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Recording Industry Association of America supports and promotes the creative and financial vitality of the major music companies. Its members comprise the vibrant record industry and investing in great artists to help them reach their potential and connect to their fans. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Russ Reid Co. provides marketing and communications solutions for not-for-profit organizations. The non-profit company is based in Pasadena, CA.

Paycor, Inc. provides cloud-based workforce management software solutions. Its products include onboarding software, HR, benefits administration and ACA, scheduling, pule surveys, and payroll and tax software. The company was founded by Robert J. Coughlin in 1990 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

National Academy of Public Administration provides evaluation, analysis and recommendation for public management, governance, policy and operational situations. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Leadership Greater Washington operates a business association. Its programs include signature, rising leaders, and youth leadership greater Washington. The company was founded by Barbara Davis Blum, Alyse Lucas Corcoran, James S. Culp, G. Keith Haller, Steve Harlan, Glenn Harrell, Jr., Janet MacNamara Harrison, Ray LaPlaca, Robert Linowes, Karl Nelson, Andy Ockershausen, Thomas J. Owens, Robert Peebles, Ed Pena, Carmen Turner, John Tydings, Thomas S. Watson, Jr., and Betty Whaley in 1986 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

America's Promise Alliance operates collaborative network that facilitates volunteer action for children and youth. Its partners are corporations, nonprofit service organizations, foundations, policymakers and advocacy organizations. The company was founded by Colin L. Powell and Ray G. Chambers in 1997 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Phi Beta Kappa Society operates as an organization for liberal arts and science education. The non-profit company is based in Washington.

National League of Cities is an organization that brings together over 2,725 trusted member cities across the United States. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization is focused on improving the cities, towns, and villages through the leadership of city, town, and village leaders. The American company provides the latest articles and resources to stay informed about current hot topics such as COVID-19, race & equity, and intergovernmental relations. The Congressional City Conference (CCC) is an event that provides local leaders with the tools and connections to help build a brighter future for our nation’s cities, towns, and villages. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is also a topic of interest for the organization. Clarence E. Anthony has been the CEO of the company since 1999.

The Campagna Center, Inc. delivers educational and social development programs for children, teens, and adults. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA .

University of Edinburgh USA Development Trust, Inc. is an independent non-profit organization based in the U.S. that supports teaching, research and student activities at the University of Edinburgh. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Hersha Hospitality Trust, Capitol Hill Suites is an American company that owns and operates hotels. The company is based in Washington. Capitol Hill Suites was acquired by Hersha Hospitality Trust on March 31, 2011 for $47.50 million.

The Red Sox Foundation is a charity organization that focuses on improving the health, education, and recreational opportunities of children, families, veterans, and communities in need. The organization is based in Boston, MA. Sam Kennedy has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2015.

Gates Ventures LLC (Gates Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010. The firm is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington.

SoundExchange, Inc. collects and distributes royalties with relation to the music industry. It works at the center of digital music, developing business solutions to benefit the entire music industry. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Democracy Alliance provides social services. The non-profit company is based in Washington.

Part of Sabre Corp., Conferma Ltd. is a financial technology company based in Cheadle, UK. Conferma Pay, a subsidiary of Conferma, is the world's foremost provider of virtual payments technology. Conferma Pay combines innovation and expertise to push the boundaries of what can be achieved in the world of virtualized business payments. The British company connects issuers to hundreds of travel management companies, all major distribution systems, and over 120 online booking tools in the travel industry. Conferma Pay is fully integrated with all major card schemes and serves over 75 banking partners that issue Conferma Pay generated virtual cards in over 50 countries. The company's roots lie in corporate travel payment integration, and it enables its payment providers to flow virtual cards into the preferred purchasing process of any business travel buyer. Conferma Pay manages supplier payments with secure virtual cards that anyone can use for purchase, and it offers a portfolio of innovative virtual payment solutions for business to streamline outdated and costly processes. Conferma Pay's ecosystem continues to expand to meet the growing requirements of its customer base. The company was founded in 2005 by Simon Andrew Barker, and Jason Lalor has been the CEO of the company since 2023. Conferma was acquired by Sabre Corp. on August 08, 2022.

Breakthrough Energy Investment LLC (Breakthrough Energy Ventures) a venture capital arm of Breakthrough Energy LLC was founded in 2016 by Bill Gates. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Option3 Ventures LLC (Option3) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Manish Thakur. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Biospring Management Partners LP (Biospring Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Michelle Dipp and Jennifer Lumba. The firm is headquartered in New York.