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LAZR, Inc. produces sensor technologies for autonomous vehicle industry. The firm is fueled by group of optimists and problem solvers. The company was founded by Austin Russell and Jason Eichenholz in 2012 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc. manufactures and markets systems and components for the automotive industry. Its products include sealing systems, fuel and brake delivery systems, fluid transfer systems, anti-vibration systems, aviation flooring, and sheeting. The company was founded on May 27, 1936 and is headquartered in Novi MI.

Part of Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation, The Parade Co. is a not-for-profit organization committed to funding, creating and executing the best family events in Detroit and the region. The company is based in Detroit, MI. The Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, and funding is derived from corporate sponsorships, foundations and individual donations. Founded in 1984, The Parade staff, board of directors and thousands of parade volunteers work year-round to bring a wide variety of magnificent events to the city, including the Ford Fireworks, Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot, and America's Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Gardner-White.

Sensata Technologies, Inc. engages in the manufacture of sensors and controls. It offers contractors and high-voltage relays, force sensors, position sensors and encoders, semiconductor interconnect, temperature, liquid level and flow, electrical protection, inverters and chargers, power controls, speed, thermal management, control, motors and actuators, pressure sensors and switches, switches and relays, and wireless sensors and systems. It serves aerospace and defense, industrial, marine, motors, telecom, energy, material handling, professional food equipment, automotive, HVAC, medical, and semiconductors industries. The company was founded by Rathbun Willard on April 24, 1916 and is headquartered in Attleboro, MA.

SoftWear Automation, Inc. develops robotic sewing technologies for the garment industry. It is the supplier of general case robotic sewing machines that are capable of automatically cutting and sewing garments both accurately and reliably. The company was founded by Wayne Book and Steve Dickerson in 2007 and is headquartered in Austell, GA.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. provides marketing services for consumer electronics, information systems and home appliance products. It delivers digital consumer electronics, mobile products and wearables, wireless infrastructure, information technoogy and home appliance products. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ.

Tau Ventures LLC (Tau Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Amit Garg and Sanjay K. Rao. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

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.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP provides legal services. It counsels clients in litigation, corporate and tax, intellectual property and restructuring matters. The firm offers intellectual property, antitrust and competition, international trade and national security, real estate and tax, benefits and estate planning services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Voltaiq, Inc. provides battery intelligence through advanced data visualization and analytics tools for companies that manufacture or use batteries. It works on electric vehicles, distributed and utility energy storage systems, and consumer electronic products. The company was founded by Tal Sholklapper, Ethan Leland, and Eli Leland in 2012 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

Part of Toyota Motor Corp., Woven Planet Holdings, Inc. is a Japanese company dedicated to transforming how humankind lives, works, and moves through innovations and investments in automated driving, robotics, smart cities, and more. The company is based in Chuo-ku, Japan. The company designs, builds, and delivers secure, connected, and sustainable mobility solutions that benefit all people worldwide. The company was founded in 2021. James Kuffner has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

California Mobility Center is a public-private collaborative that aims to accelerate innovation and commercialization of new products, services, and technology in the clean mobility space. The private company is based in Sacramento, CA. The company's focus is on creating an ecosystem of entrepreneurs, large and small businesses, investors, and academia to build world-class companies. The company provides future mobility innovators and industry incumbents with access to programs and resources that accelerate the pace of commercialization in and worldwide. The company's ecosystem is comprised of clients, members, and preferred service providers (psps). Mark R. Rosekind has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Navmatic, Inc. operates as a tool for navigation, geo-tagging and general positioning. Its product include NAVMATIC550. The company was founded by Boaz Mamo and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Renovo Motors, Inc. engages in the manufacturing of electric cars. It offers Renovo Coupe, a car that is powered by a 740 volt lithium-ion battery pack and uses two twin sequential axial flux motors to produce more than 500 horsepower and 1,000 ft-lbs of torque, available immediately from a complete stop. The company was founded by Christopher Heiser and Jason Stinson in 2010 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

Crestron Electronics, Inc. manufactures control and automation systems. It offers audio and video, collaboration, lighting control, shading, control devices and systems management solutions. The firm serves residential, corporate, education, hospitality, government, luxury transportation and retail markets. The company was founded by George Feldstein in 1971 and is headquartered in Rockleigh, NJ.

The Downtown Detroit Partnership engages in developing, planning and placemaking decisions for the economic prosperity. It also work with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors on multiple programs and projects. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Autocam Corp. designs and manufactures metal alloy components and assemblies. The firm serves the medical and transportation industries. It offers components for use in fuel delivery, electric motor, steering, braking, and air bag systems. The company was founded by John C. kennedy, III in 1988 and is headquartered in Kentwood, MI.