Karlee Christiansen

Valor Management LLC (Valor Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Antonio Jose Gracias. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Connector Service Corp. provides electroplating services to the interconnect industry. Its products include ferrous alloy, non ferrous, iron, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, magnesium, titanium, copper, brass and bronze plate. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Elgin, IL.

World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Astral Brands, Inc. manufactures, markets, and distributes consumer products in the health and beauty category into diverse retail channels. It provides skincare, body care, makeup formulations, as well as mineral-based makeup and skin care products to consumers, dermatologists, aestheticians, and plastic surgeons. The firm also offers seafood, steaks, and gourmet foods, including seafood delicac6ies, crab cakes, gourmet seafood soups, seafood pizzas, and shrimps. The company was founded by Christie Cohen, Margie Kauffman, and Ron Kauffman in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

BitGo Holdings, Inc. provides cryptocurrency custody solutions. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

CIRC Biosciences, Inc. is a privately held cell therapy company that focuses on developing treatments for serious diseases with high unmet needs. The company is based in Dallas, TX. The company's initial focus is on the eye. The company was founded by Jeffrey S. Aronin.

Eight Sleep, Inc. manufactures non wearable sleep tracker. The firm also provides smart mattress, mattress and bed sheets. It offers purchasing and shipping services. The company was founded by Matteo Franceschetti, Massimo Andreasi Bassi, Alexandra Zatarain and Andrea Ballarini in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

K Health, Inc. develops a personal health application. It allows its users to keep their identities anonymous and is required to type in their gender, age, and symptoms which results in suggesting different types of treatment for those ailments. The company was founded by Allon Bloch in 2016 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Cloud9 Esports, Inc. operates e eSports team organization. It is a multi-gaming organization with teams in League of Legends, Call of Duty, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Hearthstone, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Sm4sh, H1Z1, Vainglory, Dota2, and Overwatch. The company was founded by Jacques M. Etienne and Paullie K. Etienne in 2013 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Harbor Platform, Inc. develops decentralized compliance protocol that standardizes the way securities are issued and traded on blockchains. The company was founded by Joshua Stein, David Sacks, Bob Remeika, and Arisa Amano in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Paragon Biosciences Qlarity Capital, Inc. provides pharmaceutical services. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Bird Rides, Inc. develops mobile applications for electric vehicles. It provides a fleet of electric, shared scooters that can be accessed through smartphone. The company was founded by Travis VanderZanden in 2017 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Paragon Biosciences Emalex Capital, Inc. provides pharmaceuticals services. The company is headquartered in Northbrook, IL.

Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates seafood restaurants. It offers seafood, aged steaks, poultry, salads and pasta. The company was founded by Douglas L. Schmick and William McCormick in 1972 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Harmony Biosciences LLC operates as a biopharmaceutical company which develops therapies to help patients with unmet medical needs. It provides novel treatment options to patients with orphan and rare conditions, with an emphasis on central nervous system disorders. The company is headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA.

Part of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc., Wow Bao LLC is a fast-casual Asian concept that offers steamed bao, potstickers, dumplings, rice and noodle bowls, soups, salads, and specialty drinks. The company is based in Chicago, IL, and was founded in 2003. The company has a fun and upbeat vibe, focusing on fresh, healthier, and quality menu options with an unparalleled speed of service. Wow Bao has revolutionized the way diners interact with restaurants by incorporating innovative technology, including self-ordering kiosks, mobile ordering, and animated personalized cubbies in several locations. Geoff Alexander has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Norms Restaurant LLC operates restaurants, provides catering, and food delivery services. The private company is based in Bellflower, CA. The company was founded by Norm Roybark. Eric Wyatt has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Hale & Hearty Soups LLC operates as a restaurant. It offers soups, salads, burgers, fries and sides, macs and joes, beverages and sandwich. The company was founded by Andrew Schnipper and Jonathan Schnipper in 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Cafe Enterprises, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. Its menu options ranges from baked chicken wings and specialty hand-made thin crust pizza, to fresh salads with house-made dressings and savory, and beef steaks and burgers. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Taylors, SC.

Ruby Tequila's Mexican Kitchen LLC owns and operates Texas-Mexican style restaurants. It offers mushrooms, onion strings, nachos, skewers, cheese fries, burgers, wraps, sandwiches, sopas and ensalades, desserts and toppings. The firm serves birthday parties, weddings and annual functions. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Amarillo, TX.

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.

CSFC Management Co LLC (CapitalSpring) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Richard Fitzgerald and Christopher Unrath. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

RMG Sunset, Inc. provides operational and turnaround management services to restaurants. Its services include general and accounting services, human resources, marketing and promotion, operational oversight, and marketing and promotion, menu development, facilities, and information and technology services. The company is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Rarefied Atmosphere, Inc. is engaged in providing streaming TV services. It serves to the bars, restaurants, medical offices, hotels, airlines, casinos, and break rooms. The company was founded by Leo Resig and John Resig and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Misfits Market, Inc. provides and sells edible but visually imperfect organic produce. It offers fruit and vegetable products. The company was founded by Abhi Ramesh and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

GoBrands, Inc. provides online platform for on-demand retail and delivery of range of products from college essentials, party supplies, and smoking accessories to snacks, frozen foods, and household essentials. The company was founded by Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev in 2013 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Spero Foods, Inc. operates online food store. It offers cheese, scramblit, and cookit. The company was founded by Phaedra Randolph in 2016 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, CA.

Trustworthy Co. builds a tool that assists modern families in organizing, managing, and securely sharing their important information. The American company was founded by Nathaniel Robinson, Daniel McCool, and Daniel Kushner, with Nathaniel Robinson serving as the CEO since incorporation.

Square Roots Urban Growers, Inc. engages in the provision of urban indoor farming technology. It offers farmer technology platform and next-gen farmer training program. The company was founded by Kimbal Musk and Tobias Peggs in 2016 and is headquartered in the Brooklyn, NY.

Keenwawa, Inc. operates as a fast food restaurant. The firm’s restaurants provide breakfast bowls, lunch and dinner bowls, sides and beverages. The company was founded by Scott Drumond and Timothy W. Young in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Tock LLC engages in the development of software platform for restaurants. It enables restaurants to create and manage bookings. The company was founded by Nick Kokonas, Grant Achatz, and Brian W. Fitzpatrick in December 2014 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Fooda, Inc. provides food technology platform that connects restaurants to people while at work. The firm has a network of local businesses and provides its services to groups such as schools, corporations, organizations and residential communities. Fooda offers its services via on-site locations as well as mobile and web-based technology. The company was founded by Orazio Buzza and Vip Sandhir in 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Chicago Children's Museum operates a museum for children. It offers exhibits and activities that provide sensory attraction and educational content on science, math, visual and performing arts, and health. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

BitGo, Inc. operates as blockchain software company that secures digital currency for institutional investors. It offers institutional custody, wallet, offline vault, private blockchains, and application program interface solutions. The company was founded by Mike Belshe, Will O'Brien, and Ben Davenport in 2013 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

The Aspen Institute operates an institution that fosters leadership skills and open-minded dialogue. It conducts seminars, policy programs, conferences and leadership development initiatives, the Institute and its international partners seek to promote nonpartisan inquiry. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Castle Creek Biosciences, Inc. engages in the research and development of gene therapies for patients with rare and genetic diseases. It offers treatment for Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB) and localized Scleroderma; and topical ointment for Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex. The company was founded by Jeffrey S. Aronin in September 2018 and is headquartered in Exton, PA.

REPOWER America, Inc. installs solar panels. It provides franchisee for power generation and installing. The company was founded by Joseph Bono in 2008 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Western Sizzlin Corp. engages in the ownership, operation, and franchise of restaurants. It operates steakhouse restaurant. The company was founded by Nick Pascarella in 1962 and is headquartered in Roanoke, VA.