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Allstate Insurance Co. provides insurance and financial services. It offers property, liability, life, reinsurance and commercial insurance services. The firm's clients include individuals, institutions and commercial organizations. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Outside the Classroom, Inc. develops and markets a suite of online science-based prevention programs. It also offers institutional leaders and their students with the information and tools they need to develop well-informed and cost-effective strategies for reducing alcohol-related risk. The company was founded in June 2000 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

G.research (formerly known as Gabelli & Co., Inc.) is a registered institutional research and brokerage firm headquartered in Rye, New York and was founded in 1976. The firm is a subsidiary of Gabelli Securities, Inc. and their ultimate parent is GAMCO Investors, Inc. (NYSE: GBL). G.research has an emphasis on small and mid-cap ideas. Their core competencies include aerospace and defense, automotive aftermarket, food and beverage, gaming and lodging, industrials, media, specialty chemicals, telecom and utilities. They publish daily research notes and full reports utilizing their proprietary Private Market Value (PMV) with a Catalyst methodology.

OpenLogic, Inc. provides open source software and solutions for enterprises. It offers solutions for open source governance and to automate the integration and deployment of open source components - reducing the risk and maximizing the cost savings associated with using open source software. The firm provides provides enterprises with a certified library of open source software that encompasses hundreds of the most popular open source packages via OpenLogic Exchange (OLEX), a free web site where companies can find, research, and download certified, enterprise-ready open source packages on demand. The company was founded by Rod Cope in 1998 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

SonarMed, Inc. develops medical devices. It offers AirWave, a non invasive, adjunctive device that provides direct, precise, real time monitoring of endotracheal tube position and function, which may aid in detecting potentially dangerous or fatal endotracheal tube conditions. The firm’s product may help reduce endotracheal tube related risks and complications, thereby improving patient safety and quality of care as well as reducing cost of care. It operates through its offices located in Bryan and Carmel. The company was founded by Jeffrey P. Mansfield, Eduardo J. Juan and George R. Wodicka in 2005 and is headquartered in Carmel, IN.

Nantahala Capital Management LLC (NCM) is an independent registered investment adviser and hedge fund manager headquartered in New Canaan, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Wilmot Harkey in 2004. NCM provides investment advice and management to privately placed investment funds including limited partnerships and non-US companies or limited partnerships of which the firm is the investment manager. Their clients also include separately managed accounts and funds of one primarily for other pooled investment vehicles.

Brainyak, Inc. provides an online agile market research solution. The company was founded by Matthew Warta on March 8, 2010 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Indiana University Foundation provides financial support to education and charitable causes. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Bloomington, IN.

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.

Part of Dassault Systèmes SA, Afferent Systems, Inc. develops software for the healthcare industry. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. Afferent Systems was acquired by MDL Information Systems, Inc., part of Dassault Systèmes SA from October 02, 2007 on July 19, 2001.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Farms.com Ltd., Cybercrop.com, Inc. is an internet site that provides information on local cash grain bids, futures quotes, local and international weather, and agriculture news. The company is based in Memphis, TN. The company was founded by Matthew Warta. Cybercrop.com was acquired by Farms.com Ltd. on April 25, 2001.

Point Judith Management Co LLC (Point Judith Capital Partner) is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 by David Martirano and Gina Raimondo. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Enhanced Capital Partners LLC (Enhanced Capital Partners) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Andrew Paul. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Bowdoin College is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational residential, undergraduate liberal arts institution founded in 1794. It is located in Brunswick, ME.

LRV Health Ventures LLC (LRVHealth) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by William Cowen and Tripp Peake. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Novare Surgical Systems, Inc. manufactures and supplies surgical equipment. Its products include laparoscopic, surgical, electrosurgical instruments, surgical laser and clamps, skin markers and orthopedic appliances. The company was founded by Thomas J. Fogarty and Kerry Pope in 1999 and is headquartered in Cupertino, CA.

PerfectServe, Inc. provides communications and collaboration platform for the healthcare industries. Its platform helps health care providers to manage interactions with physicians, hospitals, and patients from their computers or mobile phones. The company was founded by Terrell L. Edwards in 1997 and is headquartered in Knoxville, TN.

Inflexion Partners LLC (Inflexion Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2002. The firm is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

Koch Capital Services, Inc. provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Wichita, KS.

Highway 12 Ventures, Inc. (Highway 12 Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Mark Solon. The firm is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.

Essen Instruments, Inc. engages in the development and manufacture of cell and bead based screening solutions. It offers phenotypic drug discovery, antibody discovery and in vitro toxicity testing. The firm’s proprietary technologies, instrumentation, assays and software products address the pervasive need to provide turnkey solutions that increase productivity in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life science research. The company’s products are used in biologics discovery, small molecules, in vitro tox and cellular research antibody applications. The company was founded by R. Terry Dunlay, Larry A. Sklar, and Bruce S. Edwards in 2006 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

EverFi, Inc. provides educational technology services. It offers financial capability, heath and wellness program, STEM readiness, diversity and inclusion, career leadership & success, employee wellness, and summer learning services. The firm serves the financial institutions colleges and universities corporations, non-profits, sports and entertainment industries. The company was founded by Tom Davidson, Jon Chapman and Ray Martinez in 2008 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Creative Startups is a global startup accelerator. The firm invests in creative entrepreneurs and startups. The company was founded by Alice Loy, Tom Aageson in 2007 and is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM.

Spring Mill Venture Partners (Spring Mill) is a venture capital firm founded in 2004 by Ken Green, Jane H. Martin and David O. Mann. The firm is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.

IZEA is a world leader in social media sponsorships. Founded in 2006, they pioneered the cash sponsorship space and continue to deliver innovative platforms and campaigns for its clients. IZEA is a venture-backed company that has raised $10 million from leading investors. They are headquartered in Orlando, Florida and serve a diverse base of publishers and advertisers around the globe with its three core platforms. IZEA connects bloggers with advertisers. The company represents over 250,000 bloggers and 25,000 advertisers worldwide. Put simply, it helps advertisers identify people who will promote their products and services through their own social network and media properties. While it offer traditional display advertising and text links on blogs, it is best known for its sponsored conversation campaigns. It supports sponsored conversation campaigns through independent blogs, Twitter and Facebook Status updates. Its social media marketing campaigns are designed to drive traffic, create conversions and help increase social media search rankings for its advertisers.

Extreme Reach, Inc. provides video advertising technology services. The firm offers advertising distribution and management solutions through cloud-based platform. It also provides pre-session management, estimates and payment, creative library, ad-ID integration, and compliance services. The company was founded by John C. Roland, Timothy A. Conley, Daniel Brackett and Patrick Hanavan in 2008 and is headquartered in Needham, MA.

ER International Holding Corp. operates as an independent ad management and distribution platform. It provides digital technology services that enable the electronic delivery of advertisements, syndicated programs, and video news releases to traditional broadcasters, online publishers and other media outlets. The company was founded on April 3, 2000 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Women & Infants Corp., engages in the provision of health care services for women and newborns. The company is headquartered in Providence, RI.