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Allied Capital Corp, a business development company, invests in private middle market companies located in the US. The fund target companies across a broad range of sectors with an EBITDA of $5 - $150 million. It provides debt and equity financing for buyout transactions and also makes minority equity co-investments. It also invests in private equity and debt funds.

Founded in 1999, Credit Suisse Asset Management LLC (CSAM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (NYSE: CS), a publicly owned foreign bank holding company based in Switzerland.

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.

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.

Truist Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1894 as SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. In 2020, the firm was renamed following the integration of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and BB&T Capital Markets. The firm is a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE: TFC) and is an active market maker in equity and fixed-income products. Truist Securities delivers a comprehensive range of strategic advisory, capital raising, risk management, and financing solutions, as well as a dynamic suite of sales, trading, and research services in both fixed-income and equity. Their strategies are carefully tailored to meet the needs and vision of their clients.

A subsidiary of Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc., Mesirow Financial, Inc. is a broker/dealer headquartered in Chicago with an additional office in New York City. The firm provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research. Mesirow was founded in 1937 by Norman Mesirow.

Vantage Capital Group Pty Ltd (Vantage Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Colin Rezek, Chris James, and Jean-Pierre Sedaghat. The firm is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

21st Century Group LLC (21st Century Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1998 by John L. Ware. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Pomona Management Co., Inc. (Pomona Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of Voya Pomona Holdings LLC founded in 1994 by Michael D. Granoff. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Robert W. Baird & Co Inc (Private Equity) (Robert W. Baird) is a private equity division of Robert W. Baird & Co Inc formed in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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

Methodist Health System, Inc. operates as a health system for families and communities. The non-profit company is based in Memphis, TN and has subsidiaries in United States. James C. Scoggin has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Fleischmann's Vinegar Co., Inc. manufactures and produces industrial vinegar and cooking wine. It offers varietal wine vinegars, and organic vinegar collection. It also produces and distributes specialty vinegars, including its balsamic vinegar collection, as well as malt, rice, and apple cider vinegars. The company was founded on October 8, 2002 and is headquartered in Cerritos, CA.

Quetzal/J. P. Morgan Partners LLC (Quetzal/J. P. Morgan Partner) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan Partners LLC founded in 1999. The firm is headquartered in New York.

The RLJ Cos. provides hotel real estate investment services. It offers services to the companies engaged in the financial services, real estate, hospitality, professional sports, film production, automotive and gaming industries. The company was founded by Robert L. Johnson in 2005 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc. raises and distributes funds for nonprofit organizations. It is a charitable organization, working with local service providers and agencies to deliver programs and services that center on the building blocks of a good life: Education, Income and Health. The firm also provides volunteer opportunities for people to help their neighbors, giving everyone tools to become informed advocates for addressing the pressing issues in North Texas. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Credit Suisse (New York Securities Branch) is based in New York, NY. Part of UBS Group AG, Credit Suisse (New York Securities Branch) is a company that provides investment banking and asset management services.

Cape Venture Partners (Venture Capital) (Cape Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2004 by Geoff Hainebach. The firm is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas works to put Christian values into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. It has several locations within Texas. The organization was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Accenture LLC operates as a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. The company is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Part of Cendera Financial Holdings, Inc., Cendera Bank, NA is a banking company based in Bells, TX. The company offers personal and business banking services, including online banking, innovative lending, and banking services. Cendera Bank, NA has several locations in Texas, including Bells, Fort Worth, Tyler, and Dallas. The company provides a new banking experience through its mobile app, which offers freedom, flexibility, and functionality to meet customers' banking needs. Cendera Bank, NA is committed to providing excellent customer service and ensuring the privacy and security of its customers' information.

Part of Truist Financial Corp., Suntrust Robinson Humphrey Capital Markets is a security brokerage services company. The company is based in Nashville, TN.

RLJ Credit Management LLC (RLJ Credit Management) is a private debt/equity division of RLJ Cos. founded in 2011 by Trevoir D. Gregg and Robert L. Johnson. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.

Crossfuze LLC provides ServiceNow implementation, integration, and consulting services. It offers turnkey solutions, custom application development, remote, and administration. The company was founded by Jacob Andersen and Mark T. Stanger in 2000 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Corazon Group LLC (Corazon Group) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Sam Yagan and Steven M. Farsht. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Pendulum Holdings LLC (Pendulum Holdings) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Elbert O. Robinson. The firm is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.

Levco Management LLC operates as a real estate investment firm.

Liberty Strategic Capital LP (Liberty Strategic Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2021 by Steven Terner Mnuchin. The firm is headquartered in Isreal.

Addtronics LLC is a holding American company focused on acquiring and growing leading robotic automation solution providers. The private company's mission is to strengthen the domestic manufacturing sector by increasing access to robotic automation solutions. Addtronics allows its brands to retain their uniqueness and individuality, with the goal of becoming the acquirer of choice in this space. The company was founded by Griffin Horter and Max Katzenstein.