Peter Christman

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.

General Electric Capital Corp. provides financial products and services. Its services include commercial loans and leases, fleet management, financial programs, credit cards, personal loans, and other financial services. The firm’s solutions include energy finance and aviation finance. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

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.

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

BNP Paribas Securities Corp. engages in the provision of brokerage services. It offers commercial banking, corporate and institutional banking, asset management, fleet services, and real estate. The company was founded on September 7, 1984 and is headquartered New York, NY.

TaskRabbit, Inc. operates as an online and mobile marketplace that matches freelance labor with local demand, allowing consumers to find immediate help with everyday tasks, including cleaning, moving, delivery and handyman work. The company was founded by Leah Busque and Kevin Busque in 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Trunk Club, Inc. provides men and women clothing. It offers formal wear, shoes, bags and business attires. The company was founded by John Tucker and Brian A. Spaly in December 2009 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Kapow Events, Inc. provides a event marketplace for promoting company events. It is a unique event marketplace where business professionals responsible for planning company events gain access to exclusive promotions, venues and ideas from seasoned event consultants. The company was founded in May 2012 by Marc Halpin, Daniel McCormick and Michael Timpone and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

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.

A.T. Kearney, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. Its services include strategic, operational and technology consulting executive search services. The company was founded by Andrew Thomas Kearney in 1926 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc. is a credit rating and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. They are a subsidiary of Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO). The firm performs international financial research and analysis on commercial and government entities and provides a variety of analytic tools for assessing credit risk. Their clients include creditors, investment banks and commercial banks.

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. engages in the provision of management and technology consulting services. Its services include consulting, analytics, digital solutions, engineering, cyber security, and product. The company was founded by Edwin G. Booz in 1914 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Flatiron Partners LLC (Flatiron Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Frederick R. Wilson. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Part of Liquidity Services, Inc., Tradeout.com, Inc. operates a retail Internet site for business surplus. The company is based in Valhalla, NY. Tradeout.com was acquired by DoveBid, Inc., part of Liquidity Services, Inc. from February 26, 2008 on August 06, 2001 for $25.23 million.

Performics Inc. provides online marketing and technology services. Its customers include retailers and other direct marketers including affiliate marketing, search marketing and e-mail marketing. The company was founded by James A. Crouthamel in 1998 and its headquartered in Chicago, IL.

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

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

The Pritzker Group (Venture Capital) (Pritzker Group Venture Capital) is a venture capital division of The Pritzker Group founded in 1996 by Jay Robert Pritzker and Tony N. Pritzker. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

The Big Shoulders Fund provides financial services. The company was founded by James J. O'Connor, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin and Fred O'Connor in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center provides business development advisory services. It helps clients by providing financing, sales and client development, mentoring, peer-to-peer exchange, grant and new ventures accelerating services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

incTANK Inc (incTANK) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Karl H. Ruping. The firm is headquartered in the Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Health Enterprise Partners LLC (HEP) is a private equity firm founded by Rick Stowe in 1997. The firm is headquartered in New York.

CRISIL Irevna US LLC provides research and analytics outsourcing services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

7wire Ventures LLC (7wire ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Matthew A. Tullman and Glen E. Tullman. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Future Founders Foundation offers entrepreneurial workshops to the youth. Its programs include Discover, Ignite, and Startup. The company was founded by Brad Keywell and Scott Issen and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Baron App, Inc. a platform where users can request personalized video shoutouts from their favorite influencers, athletes, and celebrities. The company was founded by Steven Galanis, Devon Spinnler and Martin Blencowe and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/ (Chicagoland Entr Center) is a venture capital subsidiary of Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Sunbit, Inc. builds payment method of the future. Its method Sunbit is the way for retailers to split a purchase into multiple payments, increasing sales and extending the buying power of customers so that retailers to earn more while customers pay less. The company was founded by Arad Levertov, Ornit Dweck-Maizel and Tal Riesenfeld in 2016 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA.

Zerigo Health, Inc. develops handheld ultra violet device. It offers therapy to psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo patients. The company was founded by Martyn Gross and Remo Qajar in 2014 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Homethrive, Inc. /IL/ engages in the provision of healthcare services. It offers digital platform with advice, tools, and supportive services to help user care for their aging loved one at home. It serves families, insurer, employers, and concierge services. The company was founded by Dave Jacobs and David Greenberg and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Copilot LLC is an AI-assisted car shopping app that guides consumers in finding and selecting their ideal vehicle based on their personal preferences, budget, and location. The company is based in Chicago, IL and was founded by Patrick G. Ryan, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The app provides curated and ranked recommendations for the perfect vehicle and real-time information on its price and availability. Consumers can also ask Copilot AI questions about specific cars and the car shopping process.

Infusive Asset Management, Inc. (Infusive) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2014 and is a subsidiary of Infusive Plc., which is owned by Infusive Asset Management (GP) Ltd. in Cayman Islands. Infusive provides advisory services to a 40 Act Fund, a Luxembourg UCITS fund and an Irish UCITS fund.

Project44, Inc. is a supply chain of the future through global, on-demand connectivity and visibility. It products include supply chain APIs, LTL APIs, truckload APIs, intermodal APIs, and drayage APIs. The company was founded by Jett McCandless and Wally Ibrahim in 2014 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.