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First Pacific Advisors LLC (FPA) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2004, FPA provides investment advisory services to registered investment companies, private funds and separately managed institutional accounts. In addition, the firm provides investment sub-advisory services to investment advisers of third party-sponsored registered investment companies.

D.F. Dent & Co., Inc. (DF Dent) is an independent, SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm was founded by Daniel Dent in 1976. DF Dent provides portfolio management services to endowments, pensions, corporations and individuals.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a diversified holding company. RJA offers a full array of capital markets services, strategic advice and planning for institutional investors.

Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) (PSC-Broker) is the full-service brokerage division of Piper Sandler & Co., a financial service firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a subsidiary of Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The firm was founded in 1969 and previously known as Piper Jaffray & Co. They became Piper Sandler & Co. when Piper Jaffray Companies and Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. merged to become Piper Sandler Companies in 2020. PSC-Broker provides brokerage and investment banking services to financial institutions, corporations and other financial investors. Their core focus sectors are Agriculture, renewables & cannabis, Business services, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer, Diversified industrials & services, Energy, Financial services, financial sponsors, Healthcare, and Technology.

The Mercatus Center at George Mason University offers various programs for doctoral and graduate students interested in political economy and public policy. The Mercatus Center is located in Arlington, VA. The center conducts research on various topics such as urban development, healthcare reforms, regulation, international trade, and government-granted privileges. The center also hosts a podcast that discusses macroeconomic issues.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

KQED, Inc. operates television and radio broadcasting stations. The firm provides non-commercial programming to San Francisco audiences through Public Television 9, Digital Television 30, Public Radio 88.5FM & 89.3FM, KQED Education Network & dot org. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

The Mount Sinai Hospital provides medical and healthcare services. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Ann Arbor Spark Business Accelerator (Ann Arbor Spark Business Accelerator) is the venture capital arm of Ann Arbor Spark founded in 2005 by Mike A. Finney. The firm is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

North Sky Capital LLC (North Sky Capital) is a private equity firm. The firm is headquartered in Wayzata, Minnesota.

The Northern Trust Co. provides investment management, asset, fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Michigan State University Foundation engages in research, teaching, and commercialization of technologies. It focus on providing facilities and building sites at the university corporate research park for technology enterprises, university technology-development initiatives, and university collaborations. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Lansing, MI.

Archer Venture Capital LLC (Archer venture capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Greg Martin. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Lake Trust Credit Union operates as a state chartered credit union. It offers personal and business banking, loans, and invest and insure. The company is headquartered in Brighton, MI.

Eilers & Krejcik Gaming LLC is a boutique research firm headquartered in Irvine, California. The firm was founded in 2012 by Todd Eilers and formerly known as Eilers Research. They focus on servicing the gaming equipment, interactive gaming, and sports betting sectors within the global gaming industry. Their products and services primarily include market research, company research, and consulting and advisory services designed specifically for land based & online casino operators, equipment & technology suppliers, social gaming operators & suppliers, gaming regulators, and institutional investors.

Venture For America, Inc. operates as a fellowship program that places recent graduates at startups in cities with emerging entrepreneurial ecosystems, forging a community of entrepreneurs committed to building companies. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

InterAlpen Partners, LLC (InterAlpen Partners) is a Venture Capital/Private Equity firm founded in 2012 by Stephen J. George and Clarey L. Castner. The firm is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

Franco Manca 2 UK Ltd. was founded in 1986. The private company is based in London, UK. Franco Manca is a sourdough pizza pioneer that has been making fresh pizzas on site every day since 2008. The pizzas are made with properly sourced, seasonal ingredients.

HempFusion, Inc. engages in health care services. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Sebastopol, CA.

Fortis Partners LLC is a private company that provides tax advisory and compliance, investment management, and wealth planning services through their Fortis Family Office. The company is based in King of Prussia, PA. The company aims to manage and protect their clients' wealth so that they can live a well-lived life. The company was founded by Kyle Buckett.

Proday Co. develops personal training fitness application. The company was founded by Sarah Kunst and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Apex Leaders LLC is a private company that offers a unique expert network service. The company is based in Boise, ID. The company specializes in custom-recruiting and vetting expert advisors to ensure a precise-fit partnership.

Teall Capital Partners LLC (Teall Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2017 by Ben C Sutton. The firm is headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Part of Siam Sindhorn Co. Ltd., Kempinski Services Germany GmbH provides management services. The company is based in Munich, Germany. The CEOs of the German company are Bernold Schröder, Doris Bernard, Amanda Elder.

Cleo Capital Management Co LLC (Cleo Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Sarah Kunst. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Arboretum Ventures LLC (Arboretum Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2002 by Jan L. Garfinkle and Tim B. Petersen. The firm is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Part of Quantum Computing, Inc., QPhoton LLC is a quantum photonics innovation company based in Kearny, NJ. The company is developing and commercializing powerful quantum nanophotonic technology and systems to transform critical areas of industry, including healthcare, cybersecurity, finance, environment, and computer vision. QPhoton maintains a growing and diverse portfolio of patented nanophotonic and quantum technology, covering quantum sensing, imaging, information privacy, authentication, data analytics, and quantum photonic computing. QPhoton was acquired by Quantum Computing, Inc. on June 16, 2022 for $15.09 million.

L Capital Advisors LLC provides executive knowledge and insights to private equity firms and their portfolio companies. The firm offers origination, diligence support and value creation activities post-investment. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.