Michael G. Besancon

Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC provides early education and preschools, employer-sponsored child care, educational advisory, work and life solutions. Its educational advisory services segment includes college preparation and admissions counseling services as well as tuition reimbursement management and educational counseling services. The firm also provides back-up care solutions for children and elders, college counseling services and an array of other work life solutions for working families. The company was founded by Linda A. Mason and Roger H. Brown in 1986 and is headquartered in Newton, MA.

Authentic Brands Group LLC engages in the development, acquisition and management consumer brands. Its business solutions include ABG direct, licencing, research and development and direct to retail. It acquires and manages consumer brands in the apparel, sporting goods, action sports and home, celebrity, entertainment and consumer electronics segments. The firm serves retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and direct-to-consumer channels worldwide. The company was founded by James Salter in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

LGP Associates II LLC provides investing services. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Dollar Financial Group, Inc. provides retail financial services to under-banked consumers. It provides consumer financial products and services like check cashing, short-term consumer loans, money orders, money transfers and legal document preparation. The company is headquartered in Berwyn, PA.

Traditional Medicinals, Inc. engages in the manufacture of tea blends and botanical products. Its product categories include detox, digestion, good mood, green tea, heart health, herbals, immunity, joint health, laxative, nausea, pre and postnatal, probiotics, relaxation, seasonal care, skin health, sleep, stress relief, water retention, and women’s cycle. The company was founded by Drake Sadler and Rosemary Gladstar in 1974 and is headquartered in Sebastopol, CA.

The Tire Rack, Inc. manufactures and sells tires, wheels and accessories. It offers winter/snow tires, suspension, brakes, lighting, wipers, and engine tuning. The company was founded by Peter Veldman in 1979 and is headquartered in South Bend, IN.

Celestial Seasonings, Inc. manufactures and markets tea powder. It offers herb, green, white, black, red, and honeybush teas. The company was founded by Morris J. Siegel in 1969 and is headquartered in Lake Success, NY.

Part of Amazon.com, Inc., Fresh & Wild Ltd is a grocery delivery company based in London, UK. The British company offers local, organic, plant-based and other food products, as well as catering services. Customers can browse products, find recipes, and order delivery or pick-up. Fresh & Wild also offers gift cards for foodies. The company was founded in 1998 by Shahid M. Hassan.

Arrow Shed LLC designs, manufactures and distributes steel storage units. It provides a variety of styles and sizes of storage products including sheds, buildings, cabinets, carports, and greenhouses. The firm also offers accessories such as shelving and tool-hanging options. It was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Breese, IL.

The Container Store, Inc. engages in the operation of storage retail stores. Its products include closet, storage, kitchen, bath, travel, shelving, laundry, and trash and recycling. The company was founded by William Arthur Tindell, Garrett Boone and John Mullen on July 1, 1978 and is headquartered in Coppell, TX.

New Fare Partners Management LLC (New Fare Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Hallie Bonnar and Elly Truesdell. The firm is headquartered in New York.

BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. operates warehouse clubs and superstores. The firm provides electronics, computers, office supplies, home and seasonal products, organic foods and meat, sports equipment. The company was founded on November 19, 1996 and is headquartered in Westborough, MA.

David's Bridal, Inc. provides clothes for women. The firm offers wedding gowns, head-to-toe dressing and gown preservation services for entire bridal party. It sells veils and bridal accessories as well as apparel for other formal occasions. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Conshohocken, PA.

Leonard Green & Partners LP (Leonard Green & Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1989 by Leonard I. Green. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Source Capital LLC operates as a venture capital and private equity company. The firm specializes in lending investments in start-up businesses, mergers and acquisitions, leveraged management buyouts, business expansion, debt re-financing, equipment purchasing, and working capital for growth companies. The company was founded by Kevin H. Couhig and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA.

GuideStar Clinical Trials Management LLC provides administrative support services for hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers and physician practices. Its services include comprehensive site evaluation, resource services, audits, assessment and support. The company is headquartered in Deerfield, IL.

Concentric Ag Corp. develops and manufactures microbial solutions. The firm develops inocucor garden solution, a live-cell formulation that is fermented from micro-organisms, including yeasts and bacteria to interact with the phyto-microbiome and improve the plant and soil quality, act as a natural growth optimizer and help plants survive extreme weather conditions, such as drought. The company was founded by Margaret Bywater-Ekegard and Ananda Lynn Fitzsimmons in 2007 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Concentric Agriculture, Inc operates as a agri-tech company that develops biological and essential plant nutrient inputs for specialty and broad acre crops. The company was founded by Margaret Bywater–Ekegärd and Ananda Lynn Fitzsimmons in 2007 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

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.

Fresh & Wild Holdings Ltd. retails fresh organic food products. Its activities includes organic food, natural food, and natural remedy retailers. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Motorsport Aftermarket Group, Inc. manufactures and sells motorcycle parts and accessories. It offer its products in the areas of business development, finance, sourcing, information technology, sales, and marketing. The company was founded by Robert A. Ackerman in 2000 and is headquartered in North Irvine, CA.

DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners LLC is an independent global real estate private equity firm which was founded in 1995. Formerly a subsidiary of Credit Suisse First Boston Private Equity, Inc., the firm was spun off as an independent entity in 2011. The firm is headquartered in New York City with additional offices in Los Angeles, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

The Sports Authority, Inc. (Management) is an acquisition vehicle led by the senior management of The Sports Authority. The private company is based in Englewood, CO. The CEO of the company is Michael E. Foss.

TVI, Inc. engages in the operation of retail stores. It offers clothing and accessories for men, women, and children and household goods under the Savers, Value Village, Village des Valeurs, Unique Thrift Store, and Valu Thrift Store brands. The company operates stores across Australia, Canada, and the United States. The company was founded by William O. Ellison in 1954 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

AerSale, Inc. engages in the provision of mid-life aircraft and flight equipment support. Its services include aircraft leasing; aircraft sales; engine sale; engine material sales; heavy maintenance and storage; asset management; and supply chain solutions. The company was founded by Nicolas Finazzo and Robert R. Nichols in 2008 and is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Laitram LLC manufactures automated shrimp processing, shellfish cooking, and chilling equipment. Its operating divisions include Intralox, Laitram Machinery, Lapeyre Stair, and Laitram Machine Shop. The firm’s corporate support group provides professional services to the operating divisions, including information technology services, human resources, legal counsel, accounting, safety, and facilities and maintenance. The company was founded by James Martial Lapeyre in 1946 and is headquartered in Harahan, LA.

Zehnder Communications, Inc. engages in the provision of advertising and integrates technology into advertising campaigns. Its offers advertising, social media, public relations, research, interactive and media related services. The company was founded by Jeffrey S. Zehnderin 1999 and is headquartered in New Orleans, LA.

The Carlyle Group LP (Global Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in the year 1990 by William E. Conway, Jr. and Daniel A. D'Aniello. The firm is headquartered in Washington DC.