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Connecticut Innovations, Inc (CI) is venture capital firm founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Rocky Hill, Connecticut.

Nippon Life Global Investors Americas, Inc. (NLGIA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded as NLI International, Inc. in 1987 and they are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nippon Life Insurance Co. (NLI), a Tokyo-based insurance conglomerate. NLGIA provides investment management services to NLI and its affiliates through investment funds and sub-funds and special purpose investment vehicles (SPVs).

Ultimus Fund Solutions LLC provides investment firms with customizable, full-service administration, accounting, and investor servicing solutions. Ultimus Fund Solutions was founded in 1999 by Bob G. Dorsey, Mark Seger, and John Splain, and is based in Cincinnati, OH. The company's services include portfolio administration and accounting, modern investor servicing tools, comprehensive compliance programs, tax, auditing, and distribution support. Ultimus Fund Solutions helps investment managers launch and operate successful ETFs, and provides tax reporting services to funds, co-investment entities, general partners, and management companies. The company also offers outsourcing management company administration services solutions, which reduce the resources needed to support an in-house accounting team. The company has subsidiaries in the United States and Russian Federation. Gary Tenkman has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Founded in 1997, Imperial Capital LLC is a full-service investment banking firm and broker/dealer headquartered in Los Angeles. The firm is a subsidiary of Imperial Capital Group LLC and their ultimate parent is Imperial Capital Group Holdings LLC. Imperial Capital offers a range of proprietary products and services to institutional investors, middle-market companies and private equity firms. The firm provides institutional clients research and sales and trading of high yield and distressed debt securities, bank debt, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, and equities. They also provide middle-market companies and financial sponsors with capital markets, M&A, capital structure, restructuring and recapitalization advisory services. For their institutional clients, Imperial Capital offers a variety of research products including bank debt, investment grade debt, high yield, distressed and special situations, convertibles and busted convertibles, equities, preferred securities and industry analysis. Imperial Capital's research focuses on the following sectors: aerospace, defense and government services; airlines/transportation; business services; clean energy; consumer; energy; financial services; gaming and leisure; general industrials; healthcare; homebuilding and real estate; media and telecommunications; security and homeland security; and technology.

Curi RMB Capital LLC (Curi RMB) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Richard M. Burridge and Frederic Paulman in 2005 as RMB Capital Management LLC. They were acquired by Curi Capital LLC in 2024. Curi RMB delivers specialized financial advice and innovative investment solutions that are designed to preserve and grow assets for individuals, families, institutions, and employers.

Founded in 2007, Moelis & Co. LLC is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC), a global investment bank that provides financial advisory, capital raising and asset management services to corporations, institutions and governments. Moelis & Co. LLC provides an array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research.

BeCaid LLC is a scientifically-based cognitive cross training program shown to increase test scores. It designed by neuroscientists from Yale University, the program integrates web-based computer games and physical exercise, and strengthens core cognitive capacities such as attention, memory, and focus. . The company was founded by Bruce E. Wexlerin 2011 and is headquartered in New Haven, CT.

iDevices LLC develops connected devices through bluetooth technology. Its products include iGrill, a wireless bluetooth cooking thermometer; kitchen thermometer, and iShower. The firm also offers app development, electrical engineering, embedded software, industrial design, distribution, marketing and customer services. The company was founded by Christopher J. Allen Sr. in 2009 and is headquartered in Avon, CT.

Big Easy Blends LLC provides beverages and alcohol. The company was founded by Sal LaMartina and Antonio LaMartina and is headquartered in New Orleans, LA.

MediaCrossing, Inc. operates as an independent digital media trading firm. The firm operates Mx Platform, a comprehensive, digital media trading and data management platform made up of three critical components: Mx Trader, Mx Data and Mx Datalytics. Its managed service platform precisely identifies prospective and in-market audiences, values available inventory on a per impression basis. The company was founded by William Arnold Lederer, Michael K. Kalman and Theodore M. Yang in December 2012 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Device42, Inc. engages in the provision of data center infrastructure management software solutions. Its products include Device42 DCIM/ CMBD, IT for operations, and for transformation. The company was founded by Rajneesh Jalan and Steve Shwartz in 2010 and is headquartered in West Haven, CT.

TPG Capital LLC is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of TPG Capital Advisors LLC founded in 1992 by William S. Price and James George Coulter. The firm is headquartered in Fort Worth with additional offices in London and São Paulo.

Neuberger Berman BD LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in New York City. It is directly owned by Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC, which is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Neuberger Berman Group LLC, which is owned by NBSH Acquisition LLC. The firm traces their origin back to the 1939 founding of Neuberger & Berman, its predecessor firm. In 1950, Neuberger Berman became one of the first firms to offer a no-load mutual fund to individual investors. Neuberger Berman BD manages a range of equity, fixed income, private equity and hedge fund strategies on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors worldwide.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

GTCR LLC (GTCR) is a private equity firm founded in 1980 by Charlie Thomas. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

H.I.G. Capital LLC operates as s a private equity and alternative assets investment firm. Its portfolio focuses in private equity, growth equity, real estate, debt or credit, lending, and bio health. The company was founded by Sami W. Mnaymneh and Anthony Tamer in 1993 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Carco Group, Inc. engages in the provision of risk mitigation and security services. It offers background screening, compliance, HCM technology, and executive intelligence. The company was founded by Peter L. O'Neill in 1977 and is headquartered in Holtsville, NY.

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

University of Nevada functions as a college and university. It provides education, research, scholarship, creative activities, and clinical services. The company was founded on September 10, 1957 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Merit Capital Partners (Merit Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1993. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

HSBC North America Holdings Inc. operates as a bank holding company. It serves customers in areas including personal financial services, credit cards, specialty insurance products, commercial banking, private banking, asset management, global banking and markets. Te company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in New York NY.

The Carlyle Group LP (Global Credit) (Carlyle Group), subsidiary of The Carlyle Group Inc. is a private equity firm founded in 1987 by William E. Conway Jr., Daniel A. D'Aniello and David M. Rubenstein. The firm is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia.

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates under the professional accountant’s ordinance and works in the public interest. It offers CPA qualification programme and promulgating financial reporting, auditing and ethical standards in Hong Kong. The company was founded on January 1, 1973 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Microprecision LLC manufactures precision machined and injection molded parts. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Delavan, WI.

Sculptor Capital LP /Private Equity/ (Sculptor Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of Sculptor Capital LP founded in 1994. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Antares Capital LP is a private debt financing solutions provider for middle-market, private equity-backed transactions. Antares has subsidiaries in the United States and the Cayman Islands. The company's responsible investment strategy incorporates material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to enhance returns. With over $55 billion of capital under management and administration, Antares has one of the largest and longest-tenured portfolios in the market, spanning a diverse range of industries. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. The CEO of Antares is Timothy G. Lyne.

Engendren Corp. manufactures custom-designed cooling solutions to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end-users of internal combustion engines. The firm provides an array of heat transfer systems including radiators, air coolers, oil coolers, heat exchangers, cooling system packages and accessories. It also engages in the fabrication and sale of integrated steel, aluminum components, and assemblies. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Revision Military Ltd. develops, manufactures, and distributes purpose-built protective soldier equipment for military use. It offers head systems, eyewear, power, and comms systems. The company was founded by Jonathan Blanshay in 2001 and is headquartered in Essex Junction, VT.

National Factoring Co. JSC provides domestic and international factoring services. It offers non-recourse, reverse, and export factoring, current assets financing, and purchase of accounts receivable. The company was founded on January 29, 1999 and is headquartered in Moscow, Russia.

US Minerals, Inc. manufactures abrasive products. The firm’s products include coal slag roofing granules, iron silicate roofing, coal slag abrasives, iron silicate, mineral fillers and specialty abrasives. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Tinley Park, IL.

KPMG Capital Ltd. (KPMG Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Gibraltar Ventures LLC (Gibraltar Ventures) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Prudential Financial, Inc. founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut.

Logicbroker, Inc. operates eCommerce platforms for business. The firm offers logicbroker, a cloud-based integration hub that enables automated exchange of inventory, catalog, and order information by connecting a client’s website, internal systems, and trading partners. It serves retailers, suppliers, and logistics providers. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Shelton, CT.

Chicago Youth Centers provides educational, social, and personal care services. Its programs include learning centers, early childhood education, education support initiative, school-age child development, summer fun, and teen leadership development. The company was founded by Elliott Donnelley and Sidney Epstein in 1956 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

RevSpring, Inc. engages in the design and development of consumer communications and billing solutions. The firm offers healthcare revenue cycle management solutions such as payment communication and payment technologies; accounts receivable management solutions for banking, government, and telecommunications industries; and related consulting services. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Dash Financial Technologies LLC engages in the provision of trading technologies, execution services, analytics tools, and regulatory technologies to the institutional trading community. Its services include BrokerPoint, BLAZE, SENSOR suite, equity algorithmic suite, and solutions for FINRA regulatory notices. The company was founded by Peter Maragos and David Karat on January 29, 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1996 and they are a subsidiary of Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE: HLI). Houlihan Lokey Capital provides an array of trading and execution services for their clients. They also have the ability to serve as underwriter or bookrunner with respect to traditional debt and equity offerings, including leveraged loans and public offerings of debt, equity-linked, and equity securities.