Michael Brand

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Catterton Management Co. LLC (L Catterton) is a private equity subsidiary of L Catterton Management Ltd. founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Leerink Partners LLC is a full-service brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded by Jeffrey Leerink in 1995 and formerly known as SVB Securities LLC. They rebranded as Leerink Partners in 2023. The firm is a subsidiary of SVB Securities LLC. Leerink Partners provides institutional sales, equity research, institutional trading, and corporate finance and asset management services to the healthcare and technology industries. They offer superior execution capabilities in common stock, convertibles and derivatives with a singular focus on healthcare and a knowledge-led approach.

Shenkman Capital Management, Inc. (Shenkman) is an independent SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City, with offices in Stamford, Connecticut; and London, UK. It was founded by Mark R. Shenkman in 1985. The firm provides investment advisory services to a wide variety of clients through multiple platforms, including separately managed accounts, private funds, mutual funds and UCITS. Shenkman is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) which integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations into their investment process.

Peking University provides post-secondary education services. It offers undergraduate and graduate courses. It provides courses such as basic and applied sciences, social sciences and the humanities, sciences of medicine, management, and education. The company was founded by JiaNai Sun in 1898 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Orlando Management AG is an independent private equity firm which was founded in late 2000, focused primarily on special situation investments in German-speaking markets. Headquartered in Munich, Orlando advises the investors of the Special Situations Venture Partners funds.

California Institute of Technology provides education focusing on science, engineering, academia, business, and public service. The company was founded in 1891 and it is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

AUCTUS Capital Partners AG (AUCTUS) is an independent, management-owned German private equity firm which was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

HGGC LLC (HGGC) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Robert Gay, Greg Benson, Rich Lawson and Steve Young. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and was formerly known as Huntsman Gay Global Capital LLC.

Part of Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc., Mercer Investment Consulting LLC is a company that redefines the world of work, reshapes retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocks real health and well-being. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Mercer provides solutions for both the federal government as well as state agencies. The company has an action plan and a commitment to inclusion and diversity. Mercer offers forward-looking ESG ratings and operational due diligence reports on thousands of managers and strategies across public and private markets. The company meets the needs of today and tomorrow by understanding the data and applying it with a human touch, and by turning ideas into action to spark positive change.

Evercore Group LLC is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1995 and is a subsidiary of Evercore BD Investco LLC, which is owned by Evercore, Inc. (NYSE: EVR). Evercore Group delivers equity research and equity sales and agency trading execution, in addition to providing wealth and investment management services to high net worth and institutional investors.

Silver Lake Management Co. LLC (Silver Lake Management) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Silver Lake Group LLC founded in 1999 by Jim Davidson and David Roux. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California with offices in San Francisco, New York, London, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Touchdown Ventures, Inc. (Touchdown Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by David B. Horowitz, Scott Lenet and Rich M. Grant. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Relativity Space, Inc. manufactures orbital rockets. The company was founded by Tim Ellis and Jordan Noone in 2015 and is headquartered in Long Beach, CA.

USC Marshall Venture (USC Marshall Venture) is a venture capital subsidiary of USC Marshall School of Business, founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Gallant Capital Partners LLC (Gallant Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2018 by Jonathan I Gimbel and Anthony Guagliano. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Mentors Fund (Mentors fund) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Vala Collection LLC operates as a marketing and advertising company for brands. The firm offers destination selection, design and build, concierge staffing, day-to-day operations, and the analytics so brands can test and learn in real-time. The company was founded by Megan Berry in 2015 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

CKC Capital LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that specializes in corporate credit investments. The private company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, NY, with subsidiaries in Pennsylvania and Florida. CKC Capital focuses on opportunistic credit investing and employs fundamental research, risk management, and tactical trading to achieve low volatility growth, yield, and consistency. The company values transparency, teamwork, and diversification, and offers asset management and liquidity services to its clients.

Millstreet Capital Management LLC (Millstreet) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded by Brian Connolly and Craig Kelleher in 2010. Millstreet provides discretionary investment management and administrative services to private pooled investment vehicles and separately managed accounts (SMAs) of institutional qualified purchasers.

Arcline Investment Management LP (Arcline Investment) is a private equity firm founded in 2018 by Rajeev Joseph Amara. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Valentia Capital Management LP (VCM) is a hedge fund management firm headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm is a subsidiary of Valentia Capital Management GP LLC, which is owned by WSRE Investments LLC. VCM provides investment advisory and management services to high-net-worth clients.