Michael Silk

Advent International LP (Advent) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1984 by Henry H. Haight. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

AmeriPath, Inc. provides of anatomic pathology, dermatopathology and molecular diagnostic services to physicians, hospitals, clinical laboratories and surgery centers. The firm offers health plan coverage and personalized services. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Madison, NJ.

Summit Partners LP (Summit Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Gregory Avis, Roe Stamps and Stephen Woodsum. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Lone Pine Capital LLC (LPC) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund management firm headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 1997 by Stephen F. Mandel, Jr. LPC provides investment advisory services to private investment funds offered to investors on a private placement basis (LPC Funds). Investors in the funds include high net-worth individuals, corporations, trusts, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, funds-of-funds and other US and international institutional investors.

General Atlantic LLC (General Atlantic) is a private equity firm founded in 1980 by Charles F. Feeney. The firm is headquartered in New York.

TA Associates Management LP(TA Associates) is a venture capital firm headquartered in Boston. The firm is founded in 1968 by Peter Brooke a subsidiary of TA Associates Management Holding LP.

JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics.

Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. distributes and markets aftermarket automotive equipment and accessories in North America. It offers category management, e-Commerce, sales support and logistics services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Exeter, PA.

Aurora Diagnostics Holdings LLC provides pathology and diagnostics services. It offers dermatopathology, hematopathology, and moleculary diagnostic services. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Research Now Group LLC provides digital data collection services. It offers data-driven decision making through proprietary consumer and business and online panels, as well as mobile, digital and social media technologies. The company was founded by Morton H. Meyerson and Harold M. Brierley in 1999 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Gemvara, Inc. operates as a direct-to-consumer online retailer of customizable fine jewelry. It offers gems, rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, gifts, men's jewelry, and wedding bands. The company was founded by Matthew D. Lauzon and Jason A. Reuben in 2006 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

Venturehouse Group LLC (Venturehouse Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Mark Ein. The firm is headquartered in Arlington, Washington.

ManagedOps.com, Inc. operates as an Application Service Provider (ASP) that provides small and medium-sized companies with a complete managed operations service. The company is headquartered in Bedford, NH.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

Norwest Venture Partners is a venture capital division of Norwest Partners founded in 1961. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California with additional offices in Mumbai and Herzliya.

Elderhostel, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that provides travel education to adults. It was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Scribe Software Corp. provides data integration software solutions. It offers Scribe Online an integration platform as a service (iPaaS). The firm provides financial services, life sciences, manufacturing, and media and entertainment companies. The company was founded by Peter R. Chase and James Clarke in 1995 is headquartered in Manchester, NH.

Aurora Diagnostics LLC provides pathology services and cancer diagnostics. It offers dermatopathology, gastrointestinal, hermatopathology, molecular diagnostic, pathology consultation, and urologic pathology services. The company was founded by Martin J. Stefanelli and James C. New in June 2006 and is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Thoma Bravo LP(Thoma Bravo) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Carl Dee Thoma and Orlando Bravo. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Evention LLC is a company based in Chicago, IL that leverages automation to simplify back-office processes for various industries such as retail, restaurant, grocery, hospitality, and casino. Evention's software as a service (SaaS) solutions streamline the management of cash, credit card reconciliation, tips and gratuities, and group billing processes, resulting in decreased costs and increased efficiency. The company's solutions also provide robust controls and comprehensive reporting capabilities, ensuring financial transparency and security. Evention serves thousands of customers globally and is reinventing the back office for hotels, casinos, retailers, restaurants, museums, and more, bringing intelligence to accounting. The company was founded in 2004 by Mike Baldinger, Erik Nejman, Brian Roth.

PCMI Corp. provides warranty management and TPA software to automate warranty administration services for all OEM, repair, and replacement plans. The company is based in Park Ridge, IL. The company's PCR F&I software automates warranty administration services for all aftermarket products throughout their lifecycle. The company offers delivery in any industry, country, or language and participate in multiple industry-leading conferences every year. Additionally, PCMI has partnered with WEX Virtual Payments to provide a full-service claims management solution to PCR users. The company was founded in 2012 by Mark Nagelvoort, who has been the CEO since 2012.

Miva, Inc. develops and licenses an ecommerce platform that is used by online vendors and developers. It specializes in payment card industry, compliant ecommerce, data hosting, and custom website design and development. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

The Fessenden School is a non-profit organization that provides state-of-the-art facilities, curriculum, and programs specifically designed to meet the educational needs of boys. It offers summer programs, explore Pre-K-Grade 4, and explore Grade 5-9 programs. The company was founded by Frederick Fessenden and Emma Hart Fessenden on September 23, 1903 and is headquartered in West Newton, MA.

edX LLC engages in the provision of online learning platform. The company was founded by Anant Agarwal in 2012 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

The Commonwealth Institute is a non-profit organization based in Boston, MA. The non-profit company is dedicated to promoting women in leadership positions in business.

Plusgrade SEC develops software applications and provides computer related services. Its products are premium upgrade and dynamic seat blocker. The company was founded by Ken Harris and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Drive Capital LLC (Drive Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Mark Kvamme and Chris Olsen. The firm is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

St. Sebastian's School, Inc. is an all-boys Catholic school located in Needham, MA. The school serves grades 7-12 and is known for its excellent college placement program.

Cimpress USA, Inc. provides printing services. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

Summit Partners Credit Advisors is a private equity firm founded by Jamie M. Freeland and Thomas S. Roberts in 2010. The firm headquartered in Boston. The firm is a credit affiliate of Summit Partners LP.