Mark Burton

Venture First LLC is a growth-focused investment firm that provides capital and financial services to growth-focused companies. The private company is based in Louisville, KY, with offices in other locations. The company has curated a variety of niche funds, investments, and special purpose vehicles, including Whiskey Capital Finance Co. and Strike Ventures. Additionally, Venture First is home to a financial services group that provides deal structuring, M&A and capital raise advice, fractional CFO services, and an array of equity and derivative valuation capabilities. The company has worked closely with several hundred innovative companies and their investors in more than 60 cities around the globe to provide them with the financial and strategic tools to be successful. Venture First was founded in 2010 by John Shumate, who has been the CEO since then.

Forecastr, Inc. provides online financial modeling software to help founders confidently forecast all aspects of their financial plans. The company is based in Louisville, KY and was founded by Logan Burchett and Steven Plappert. The software aims to take the frustration out of fundraising and operations, empowering founders to focus on building and selling. Steven Plappert has been the CEO since incorporation.

NetBallistics LLC offers ammunition products, including handgun, rifle, rim fire, shotgun, and sling shot ammunition; reloading and muzzle loading products; air guns and air soft and blanks and snap caps. It provides products and services to outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, sportsmen, law enforcement, government and military agencies. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Crestwood, KY.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc. operates as the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The firm provides treatment for , lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. It identifies and funds the most promising blood cancer research projects and forges partnerships with academic institutions, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to accelerate the development of new therapies. The company is headquartered in Rye Brook, NY.

Blue Equity LLC (Blue Equity) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2004 by Jonathan S. Blue. The firm is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

Shore Capital Partners LLC (Shore Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Justin Ishbia. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Assembly Health LLC provides Revenue Cycle Management and back-office services to physician groups and long-term care communities. The company is based in Chicago, IL. The company's services help enhance financial performance to support quality care. With outsourced revenue cycle management, they help maximize revenue and operate more efficiently. The company was founded in 1971. The CEO is Jack Fitzgibbons.

University Medical Center, Inc. provides medical services. It offers diagnostic and treatment, obstetrics, trauma, cancer, stroke care, radiology, radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging and clinical care services. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Part of Ventas, Inc., Atria Senior Living, Inc. offers valuable services and amenities in its independent living and assisted living communities including housekeeping and dining. The company is based in Louisville, KY. The company also offers memory care services for those facing the challenges of Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Atria Senior Living offers short-term senior care and assisted living respite for those recovering from illness or surgery. The company was founded in 1996. John A. Moore has been the CEO of the company since 2003.

LifeTrust America, Inc. owns and operates independent and assisted living communities. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Newton, MA.

Elmcroft Senior Living, Inc. operates assisted living communities. Its services include caregivers, emergency call system, housekeeping services, scheduled transportation, assistance in scheduling appointments, and ongoing level-of-care monitoring. The company was founded by Pat Mulloy and Tim Weley on November 1, 2006 and is headquartered in Lake Oswego, OR.

Republic Bank & Trust Co. provides commercial banking services. It offers personal and business banking services including checking, savings, investing, lending, internet, mobile banking and private banking, treasury management, CDs, and business online banking services. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

The Dixon Gallery & Gardens operates fine art museum. The company was founded by Margaret Oates Dixon and Hugo Norton Dixon and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

The Community Foundation of Louisville is a non profit organization that manages charitable funds. It connects donors, non profits, and civic partners to create impact in commnity. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

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.

Strike Ventures LP (Strike Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded by John Shumate. The firm is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.