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Allspring Global Investments LLC (Allspring) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to November 2021, the firm was known as Wells Capital Management, Inc. They are a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Allspring Group Holdings LLC. Allspring provides investment management services to mutual funds, private funds, offshore funds, collective investment trusts (CITs), pooled vehicles and client accounts.

Stanford Management Co. (SMC) is the investment office of Stanford University, a private research university headquartered in Stanford, California. The firm was founded in 1991 and invests the Endowment and other financial assets to provide long-term support to the University. SMC provides expert investment management and stewardship of the Merged Pool, which includes substantially all of Stanford’s investable endowment assets. They are overseen by a Board of Directors appointed by the University Board of Trustees.

Pegasus Capital Advisors LP (Pegasus Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Craig Cogut. The firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

FIL Investments (Japan) Ltd. (FIJ) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of FIL Japan Holdings KK, ultimately held by FIL Ltd., a Bermuda company that serves as the holding company for the FIL group of companies. Headquartered in Tokyo, FIJ was founded in 1986 and provides discretionary investment advisory services to Japanese and international institutional accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Kaiser Permanente Corp. provides medical health care services. The private company is based in Oakland, CA and has subsidiaries in United States.

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.

Part of CIMB Group Holdings Bhd., i-Wealth Advisors Sdn. The company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Bhd. is a Malaysian company that provides fund management services.

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

The J. Paul Getty Trust operates museum for arts. The company also provides access to information on the visual arts and related disciplines. It develops tools and guidelines for creating, managing, preserving, and delivering information in electronic form. The company was founded by J. Paul Getty in 1953 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

United Talent Agency, Inc. a talent and entertainment company. The firm offers actors, producers, directors, writers, musicians, models, composers, and corporations in the film, television, and media sectors. It operates through the following divisions: Book, Music, Digital Media, Alternative, and Primetime Television and Entertainment Marketing. The company was founded by Jeremy Zimmer, Peter Benedek and James Berkus in 1991 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA.

Founded in 1987, Pantheon Ventures (US) LP is a private equity firm headquartered in San Francisco. The firm is the U.S. investment arm of Pantheon Ventures (UK) LLP. Their ultimate parent is Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG), which acquired the firm in June 2010. Pantheon Ventures manages regional primary investments, global secondary and infrastructure investments and customized separate account programs.

Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County is a non-profit organization, which focuses on the management and operation of the Music Center. Its activities include performances such as dance, music, opera, theatre, outdoor events, guest events, and films. The organization was founded on December 6, 1964 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Kidder, Peabody & Co., Inc. provides security brokerage services. The private company is based in Buffalo, NY and has subsidiaries in Switzerland. The company was founded by Thomas W. Ostrander.

Fenway Sports Group operates as a sports, media and entertainment company. It offers property representation, sponsorship sales and brand management consulting services. The company was founded by John William Henry in 2001 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Haworth Marketing + Media Co., Inc. operates as a media agency. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

After-School All-Stars is a national organization founded in 1992 that provides free, comprehensive after-school programs to under-resourced communities. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company's mission is to keep children safe and help them succeed in school and in life. The programs offered allow students to increase academic readiness, explore career opportunities, develop regular health and wellness habits, practice visual and performing arts, and build STEM skills. The organization benefits over 90,000 children from 19 locations across the United States, including Philadelphia & Camden, South Florida, Los Angeles, New York, Hawaii, Ohio, North Texas, San Antonio, Bay Area, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Puget Sound.

Beats Electronics LLC engages in the manufacture of headphones and other related devices. Its products include earphones, speakers, audio equipment, and replacement parts. It also provides a platform that enables music lovers to discover premium music and artists to build a sustainable business. The company was founded by Jimmy Iovine and Andre Romelle Young in 2006 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Oak Productions, Inc. operates as a theater company. The private company is based in Santa Monica, CA.

OEP Capital Advisors LP (OEP Capital Advisors) is an Private Equity firm founded by Dick Cashin in 2001. The firm is headquartered in New York with additional offices in Frankfurt and Amsterdam.

The N.A.A.C.P. Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. is based in New York, NY and was founded by Thurgood Marshall in 1940. The organization is the nation's first civil and human rights law organization and has been completely separate from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) since 1957. The organization is committed to equal rights and its Thurgood Marshall Institute is a multi-disciplinary and collaborative hub that launches targeted campaigns and undertakes innovative research to shape the civil rights narrative. The organization is known as the NAACP Legal Defense Fund or LDF and is the premier legal organization fighting for racial justice.

Climate Adaptive Infrastructure LLC (Climate Adaptive Infrastructure) is a private equity firm founded in 2019 by Bill Green. The firm is headquartered in Mill Valley, California.

Huck Capital Management LLC (Huck Capital) is an Independent Private Equity firm founded by Steve McBee. Huck Capital Management LLC is headquartered in the US.

Content Partners LLC (Content Partners) is an Independent Private Equity/Venture Capital firm founded in 2005 by Steven H. Kram, Steven E. Blume and Todd R. Wagner. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

The Springhill Co. LLC develops and produces entertainment in partnership with brands and platforms. The company was founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Attn:, Inc. engages in the operation of a news website. The firm shares commentary, news articles, and videos that cover societal topics such as economic mobility, civil rights, education, criminal justice, and the environment. The company was founded by Matthew Segal and Jarrett Moreno in November 2014 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Lagunita Biosciences LLC (Lagunita Biosciences) is a venture Capital firm founded in 2015 by Mark S. Blumenkranz. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.