Hannes Blum

Acton Capital Partners GmbH (Acton) is an independent venture capital firm which originated in 1999 as the corporate venture capital arm of Hubert Burda Media Holding KG. In 2008, it spun out of the media group into an independent fund structure and was renamed to Acton. The firm is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Part of Aluula Composites, Inc., Aluula Composites, Inc. (Canada) is a Canadian company that specializes in creating the next generation of lighter, stronger soft composites for a broad range of large vertical markets. The company is based in Victoria, Canada. Aluula's goal is to find solutions for real-world challenges not being met by traditional composite manufacturers. The company has been co-developing "application-specific" composites with well-known industry leaders in aerospace, sailing, outdoor packs & tents, and other industrial applications. Aluula's patented and proprietary approach to increase fiber strength at the molecular level allows the company to achieve strength-to-weight ratio materials that have been previously unachievable. The company's initial success in the wind sport markets has led to rapid market acceptance in a variety of industry segments over the past two years and earned Aluula Composites a reputation as the leader in new material development within the wind sport sector. The company was founded in 2019 by Richard Myerscough, who has been the CEO since 2019. Aluula Composites, Inc. (Canada was acquired by Bastion Square Partners, Inc. on April 17, 2023 for $10.29 million.

Mobify Research & Development, Inc. provides mobile commerce and engagement platform. It’s mobile platform offers global retailers and brands to deliver mobile shopping experience. The company was founded by Igor Faletski, John Boxall and Peter McLachlan in 2007 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Chef's Plate, Inc. provided on-line food services. The firm offered meats, seafood and vegetables delivery services. The company was founded by Jamie Shea and Patrick Meyer in 1948 and was headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

AbeBooks, Inc. operates as an online marketplace for books. It offers new books, used books, rare books, and out-of-print books. The company was founded by Rick Pura, Vivian Pura, Cathy Waters, and Keith Waters in 1996 and is headquartered in Victoria, Canada.

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.