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Founded in 1985, NatWest Markets Securities, Inc. is a financial services and brokerage firm headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm is a subsidiary of RBS Holdings USA, Inc. and their ultimate parent is the Royal Bank of Scotland Plc (LSE: RBS). The firm was formerly known as RBS Securities, Inc., RBS Greenwich Capital, and Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc. NatWest is an institutional fixed-income firm that provides a full range of debt capital markets services to both those seeking to raise capital and those seeking to invest it. The firm is an industry leader in the U.S. Treasury, agency and MBS markets and in providing real estate and asset-backed financing to their clients. NatWest also provides futures brokerage services and trade strategies to select clients.

Jefferies LLC is a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Jefferies provides corporate clients with research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

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.

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.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP provides legal services. The firm's practice areas encompasses corporate, executive compensation and benefits, international business, litigation, pro bono, tax, and trusts and estates. Its lawyers and associates' training focus on addressing and handling clients' legal issues, business transaction, and disputes. The company was founded in 1819 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Leucadia Asset Management LLC (LAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2002 as Jefferies Private Client Advisers LLC. They changed their name to Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC in 2006 and to Leucadia Asset Management LLC in 2021. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). LAM provides advisory services to high net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations and other business entities.

Beckett Collectibles LLC is an iconic brand that was founded in 1979 by Dr. James Beckett as a pricing guide for classic American sports cards. The company is based in Plano, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company has expanded into several other collectible categories with its signature pricing guidance, grading services, and print and digital tools for enthusiasts and professionals in the hobby. Beckett invests heavily in new digital, subscription, and blockchain technologies, as well as in new verticals and expert talent, to help collectors value, safeguard, and trade their unique items. With over 30 years of experience assembling the industry's most comprehensive collectibles database, Beckett is uniquely positioned to become the world's premier alternative assets platform. The company was founded in 1979 by James Beckett. Kevin Isaacson has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Fordham University provides college and university. It offers undergraduate colleges and graduate & professional schools. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Bronx, NY.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Part of NatWest Group Plc, Royal Bank of Scotland (New York Branch) is a commercial banking services provider. The company is based in New York, NY.

Commercial Real Estate Finance Council, Inc. is a trade association for the commercial real estate finance industry. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. Its members include balance sheet and securitized lenders, loan and bond investors, private equity firms, servicers, and rating agencies. The council has been promoting liquidity, transparency, and efficiency in the commercial real estate finance markets for 30 years. It also acts as a legislative and regulatory advocate for the industry, setting market standards and best practices, and providing education for market participants.

Brooklyn Academy of Music operates a performing arts center, performance areas-the opera house, the playhouse, leperq space and rose cinemas. It presents concerts, plays, ballet and lectures. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

Founders Forum LLP operates as a community platform of entrepreneurs and investors in media and technology. The company was founded by Brent Hoberman and Jonathan Goodwin in 2005 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Founders For Good Ltd. is the British parent company of Founders Pledge, an entrepreneurial community that has gathered over 1,400 members since its inception in 2015. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in Luxembourg and the United Kingdom. Members have pledged $2.40 billion to charity, and the company's unique research team provides tailored giving advice to help members make informed decisions about donating to high-impact charities. Founders Pledge has strong connections to the tech and start-up ecosystem, and its product and community are highly sought after by entrepreneurs. Founders For Good was founded in 2013 by Brent Shawzin Hoberman, David Goldberg, and Dafna Bonas, with David Goldberg serving as CEO since then.

Smartup.Io Ltd. develops and operates a micro-learning platform for start-ups and innovators. Its platform provides peer-to-peer knowledge creation, sharing and exchange. The company was founded by Frank Meehan, Brent Hoberman, Henry Lane Fox, and Jonnie Goodwin on January 21, 2014 and is headquartered in Temple Quay, the United Kingdom.

Bacchus Capital Advisers Ltd. is an independent merchant banking platform specializing in public market M&A. The British company was established in 2017 by Peter Bacchus, former head of mining and metals investment banking at Morgan Stanley, along with co-founders Paul Cahill, Chris Johannsen, and Richard Allan. The private company brings traditional investment banking values of independence, objectivity, and trust to an expanded client base, which includes some of the largest and leading companies in the natural resources sector, alongside some of the industry's most interesting and innovative growth companies. Bacchus Capital Advisers is headquartered in central London, UK, with representation in other locations. The company was founded by Paul Cahill and the CEO is Peter J. Bacchus.