Lucas H. Wurfbain

Sands Capital Management LLC (Sands Capital) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The firm was founded in 1992 by Frank Sands and is majority owned by Sands Capital Management LP. Sands Capital provides investment management services to both US and non-US clients who have different tax statuses, often depending on the jurisdiction.

IPGL Ltd (IPGL) is a private equity firm founded in 1986. The firm is headquartered in London.

Demica Ltd. provides working capital solutions to major corporates and banks. The firm offers trade receivables securitization, receivables portfolio purchase, factoring and invoice finance, supply chain finance, and payment extension. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

EBIX Europe Ltd. provides information technology and trading services. The firm serves global insurance and reinsurance industries. The company was founded on January 14, 2000 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

MMC Ventures Ltd.(MMC Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Bruce Ferguson MacFarlane and Alan William Morgan. The firm is headquartered in London.

The Engine Group Ltd. provides marketing and communications consulting services. It specializes in advertising, digital innovation strategy, digital marketing, on-line advertising, social media, brand and strategy, sponsorship, public relations, event management, corporate affairs, data strategies, and media planning. The company was founded on January 14, 2004 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Tellimer Ltd. is an independent Great Britain-based frontier market brokerage firm which was founded in 1999 by Peter Bartlett as Exotix Partners LLP through joint venture with ICAP plc. Headquartered in London, the firm specializes in illiquid bonds and loans, equities, structured finance, asset management, research and capital raising in frontier markets. In 2007, private holding company IPGL Ltd. became a significant shareholder in the firm. Tellimer's core competencies are their specialist understanding of illiquid, distressed or undervalued debt and equity, skills in raising structured finance or capital and alternative investments. Through their client base, investor relationships, international presence and research capability, they are able to identify value, provide specialist expertise and advice as well as intermediate buyers and sellers and originate, structure, place or distribute emerging markets products.

Exotix Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of financial services. It offers advice on investing in illiquid, distressed or undervalued debt and alternative investments in emerging markets. The company was founded on February 16, 2007and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

BlueBay Asset Management LLP (dba RBC BlueBay) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE, TSE: RY) in Canada. Headquartered in London, the firm was established in 2001 and manages hedge funds and segregated mandates for institutional clients and high-net worth individuals. RBC BlueBay is a socially responsible investor and signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Exotix Investments Ltd. provides investment advisory services. It advises on investing in illiquid, distressed or undervalued debt and alternative investments in emerging markets. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in London, GB.

Neoss Ltd. develops dental implant solutions. Its services include surgical, restorative, laboratory, research, and assistant services. The company was founded by Neil Meredith and Fredrik Engman in 2000 and is headquartered in Harrogate, NY.

Connect Mortgages Group Ltd. provides mortgage applications. Its services include compliance support, conveyancing and life insurance. The company was founded by Tony Webster and Adrian Dunn and is headquartered in Lewes, the United Kingdom.

Illuminate Financial Management LLP (Illuminate Financial) is a venture capital firm. The firm is founded in 2014 by Mark Beeston and Mark Whitcroft. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom with additional offices in New York and Singapore.