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Guggenheim Securities LLC is a SEC-registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Links Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Guggenheim Partners LLC. Guggenheim Securities’ specializations include the sales and trading of fixed-income securities and sophisticated structured products. The firm offers in-depth analysis and expert execution of trading opportunities to large institutional investors and asset originators. They offer sales and trading services relating to a wide range of instruments.

Zikani Therapeutics, Inc. is a preclinical-stage company developing and commercializing novel therapeutics. The company was founded by Lawrence G. Miller and Andrew G. Myers in 2014 and is headquartered in Watertown, MA.

Bellevue Asset Management AG (Bellevue AM) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Bellevue Group AG (SWX: BBN), an independent Swiss financial group. The firm is headquartered in Küsnacht, Switzerland and has additional offices in Germany, Austria and Luxembourg. Founded in 1993, Bellevue AM provides a diverse spectrum of top-tier investment solutions with a focus on global healthcare sector for private and institutional clients. They offer their flagship investment vehicle, the listed investment company BB Biotech AG.

CSEM Centre Suisse d'Electronique et Microtechnique SA provides applied research, technology and consulting services. The firm’s services include contract research and development, small series production, technology transfer, start-ups and ventures, alliance and partnerships, photovoltaics, microsystems, surface engineering and systems. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Neuchatel, Switzerland.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung AG publishes daily newspapers, weeklies and other magazines. Its services include subscriptions, advertisements, printrooms and downloads prepress. The company was founded by Salomon Gessner in 1780 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Chiomenti Studio Legale specializes in corporate law. It offers legal services and advice to Italian businesses around the world and for foreign businesses to achieve their investment objectives and position themselves in the Italian market. The company was founded by Pasquale Chiomenti in 1948 and is headquartered in Rome, Italy.

Roche Ventures is the venture investment division of the pharmaceutical company F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Roche Holding AG (SWX:ROG). The group is headquartered in Basel with operations and affiliates worldwide, and is a world leader in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. The firm was founded in 2002.

Alma Lasers Ltd. engages in providing laser, light-based, radiofrequency, and ultrasound solutions for the aesthetic and surgical markets. It specializes in developing treatments using laser, intense pulsed light, and radiofrequency for a variety of skin conditions. The firm's products include Harmony and Soprano, which provides skin resurfacing, hair removal, wrinkle treatment, and skin tightening procedures. The company was founded by Ziv Karni on October 5, 1999 and is headquartered in Caesarea, Israel.

Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Inc. conducts biomedical researches. It focuses in the areas of oncology, ophthalmology, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders, neuroscience, and cardiovascular conditions, other focus areas include discovery chemistry, biologics, pathway biology, and translational medicine. The company was founded on September 10, 2002 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Harbin Institute of Technology provides educational services. Its offers various courses through its different schools such as architecture, astronautics, chemical engineering and technology, civil engineering, computer science and technology, economy and management, electrical engineering and automation, electronics and information engineering, energy science and engineering, food science, foreign language, humanities and social sciences, law, materials science and engineering, mechatronics engineering, transportation science and engineering, science, software, new media and arts, and life science and technology. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Harbin, China.

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. distributes pharmaceutical products. The firm’s service area include everyday necessities, sanitization products, cotton knitwear, fitness equipment, chemical products and raw materials, glass apparatus, pet products, Chinese patent drugs, Chinese herbal pieces, antibiotic, biological products, narcotic drugs, and medicinal toxic. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

Bellevue Asset Management (Venture Capital) is the venture capital arm of Bellevue Asset Management AG, a subsidiary of Bellevue Group AG (SW: BBN) headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1993.

ETH Zürich Foundation engages in promoting teaching and research. It specializes in developing new professorships, providing scholarship's, research, teaching and infrastructure facilities. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Minoryx Therapeutics SL engages in the development of drugs for the orphan genetic diseases of the central nervous system. The company was founded by Marc Martinell, Joan Aymami, Nigel Ten Fleming and Xavier Barril in 2011 and is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain.

Studio Legale RCCD provides legal services. The private company is based in Milan, Italy.

Mazzoni Regoli Cariello Pagni Studio Legale is an Italian law firm that specializes in commercial, corporate, and contractual law, as well as financial market law, bankruptcy law, banking law, insurance law, community law, competition law, and media and telecommunications law. The private company is based in Milan, Italy. The firm has extensive experience in both judicial and arbitration disputes.

Pedersoli E Lombardi provides legal services. The private company is based in Milan, Italy.

Tavomina Balbis E Associati is an Italian company that provides legal services. The private company is based in Milan, Italy.

ReWind Therapeutics NV is a biotech company based in Leuven, Belgium that develops first-in-class remyelinating therapies for myelin-related diseases. The Belgian company's aim is to bring these therapies into fast-track clinical development. Myelin-related diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, are those where the myelin sheath surrounding nerves is damaged, leading to deficient nerve transmission that may affect multiple functions, including sensation, cognition, and movement, among others. ReWind Therapeutics develops first-in-class therapeutics designed to re-initiate the process of remyelination in patients suffering from major debilitating diseases such as multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis, or nerve injuries. The company's team has extensive R&D expertise and has built a strong patent estate for developing novel remyelination therapeutics. The company was founded in 2017 by Ku Leuven's Centre for Drug Design and Discovery (CD3) and Axxam S.p.A. The CEO of the company since 2021 is Anja Harmeier.

Part of ABB Ltd., Sevensense Robotics AG is a Swiss company that specializes in advanced sensing and sensor fusion technology. The company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. The company's robust localization system and smart navigation algorithms provide unparalleled reliability and robustness, even in crowded and fast-changing environments. The company was founded in 2018 by Gregory Hitz, who has been the CEO since then. Sevensense Robotics was acquired by ABB Ltd. on January 11, 2024.

Vico Therapeutics BV is a private biotech company based in Leiden, Netherlands that focuses on developing RNA modulating therapies for rare severe neurological disorders. The Dutch company's antisense oligonucleotide platform (AON) is directed towards different forms of spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) and Huntington disease (HD), while its early discovery RNA editing platform is directed towards Rett syndrome. Vico Therapeutics was founded in 2019 by Luc Dochez, Josh Mandel-Brehm, Gail Mandel, and Dr. Judith van Deutekom, who have strong academic reputations and vast industry experience. Micah Mackison has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Miraex SA is a company based in Ecublens, Switzerland that pioneers sustainable photonic and quantum technology solutions for next-gen sensing, networking, and computing. The Swiss company's technology and production team comprises highly talented scientists and engineers who specialize in semiconductor microfabrication, integrated photonics, and quantum technology. Miraex develops photonic sensing and distributed quantum computing solutions that use photons, making their fiber optic sensors intrinsically safe and operational in harsh environments. The company's quantum interconnects bridge between the microwave and optical frequency domain, unlocking new applications in both quantum sensing and computing. The company is thrilled to announce its participation in the Innosuisse Startup Innovation Program (SIP) with a budget of CHF 3.4 million for three years, starting on July 1, 2023, to develop its quantum interconnects broadband entanglement platform. Miraex was founded by Clément Javerzac-Galy, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

Corlieve Therapeutics SAS provides neurology services. The company was founded by Richard Porter, Valerie Crepel and Christophe Mulle in November 2019 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Part of Baker Hughes Co., GE Inspection Robotics AG develops mobile inspection robots for large-scale power generation and industrial processing facilities. The company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. The CEO of the Swiss company is Ekki Zwicker. GE Inspection Robotics was acquired by Baker Hughes Co. on October 28, 2020.

Tune Insight SA is a Swiss company that operates as a collaboration tool on sensitive data. The company is based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Tune Insight was founded by Jean-Pierre Hubaux, Juan Troncoso Pastoriza, Romain Bouyé, Frederic Pont. Juan Troncoso Pastoriza has been the CEO since incorporation.

EthonAI AG is a Swiss software company that specializes in developing accessible tools for manufacturers to detect, monitor, and prevent quality losses at scale. EthonAI is based in Zurich, Switzerland and was founded by Julian Senoner, Bernhard Kratzwald, and Torbjørn Netland. The company combines manufacturing and AI expertise to help manufacturers understand complex, causal relationships among their process parameters and identify root causes to prevent quality losses proactively. The company has received funding from top venture capitalists including Acequia Capital, Wingman, La Famiglia, and Earlybird. Julian Senoner has been the CEO since incorporation.

Numarics AG is a Swiss company that provides finance and accounting consulting, tax planning and consultancy, real estate, HR services, auditing, document management, fiduciary services, invoicing, and debit card services. The company is based in Schlieren, Switzerland, and the CEO of the company is Dominique Olivier Rey. The company's digital accountant posts all data to the balance sheet and income statement, reports the VAT separately, and calculates cash flow. The company also offers a digital payroll module that simplifies employee onboarding, calculates hourly and monthly wages, and provides employees with pay stubs and wage statements.

High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH (HTGF) is a venture capital firm founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Bonn, Germany.