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Gruss & Co. LLC provides investment advisory services. The private company is based in West Palm Beach, FL and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Marucci Sports LLC manufactures and distributes baseball and softball equipment. Its product portfolio includes wood and metal bats; apparel and accessories; batting and fielding gloves; and bags and protective gear. The company was founded by Kurt Ainsworth in 2004 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Compass Group Management LLC (Compass Group Mgmt) is a private equity subsidiary of The Compass Group International LLC founded in 1998 by Alan B. Offenberg and Elias J. Sabo. The firm is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut with an additional office in Irvine, California.

Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corp. manufactures permanent and soft magnetic products and assemblies. It offers precision magnetic assemblies, flexmag flexible magnets, magnet production, fabrication and precision thin metals. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Stockdale Street Ltd (Stockdale Street) is a private equity subsidiary of Brenthurst Ltd. founded in 2001. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Fruit & Veg City Holdings (Pty) Ltd. operates supermarkets in South africa. It offers fresh produce from farms. The company was founded by Brian Coppin and Mike Coppin in 1993 and is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.

Creo Capital Partners Management LLC (CREO Capital Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of CREO Group of Cos. founded in 2005 by Gregory Mark Bortz and Rob Holland. The firm is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Fox Factory, Inc. manufactures and develops shock absorbers and racing suspension products. The firm also offers t-shirts, tech shirts, hats and hoodies for men and women. It serves snowmobile, mountain bike, off road car & truck, terrain vehicle and motorcycle markets. The company was founded by Robert C. Fox Jr. in 1974 and is headquartered in Braselton, GA.

ACTOM (Pty) Ltd. manufactures and distributes electro-mechanical equipment. The firm’s divisions include power, power conversion, engineering projects & contracts, high voltage equipment, medium voltage & protection, power transformers, distribution transformers, LH marthinusen, reid & mitchell, marthinusen & coutts, electrical equipment and ACTOM energy. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Boksburg, South Africa.

Melville Douglas Investment Management (Pty) Ltd. (MDIM) is an investment management firm headquartered in Rosebank and was founded in 1983. They are a part of the private banking division of Standard Bank Group Ltd. (SBK: JO) which is headquartered in Johannesburg. MDIM offers a range of managed funds that allow investors to access domestic and offshore markets in line with their needs and risk profiles, while their portfolio management service provides high net worth and institutional investors with the opportunity to establish bespoke portfolios.

Part of MultiChoice Group Ltd., Multichoice Africa (Pty) Ltd. provides pay television services. The company is based in Ferndale, South Africa.

Part of Accenture Plc, Accenture (South Africa) Pty Ltd. is a South African company that provides management consulting and outsourcing services. The company is based in Cape Town, South Africa.

PrimaLoft, Inc. engages in the research, development, and production of insulations and fabrics. The firm sells its products under the brand PrimalLoft which are used in outdoor and fashion, home furnishings, work wear, hunting, and military applications. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Latham, NY.

Part of The Kattegat Trust Co. Ltd., Velocity Outdoor, Inc. is a holding company that provides strategic expertise, business management, and financial consulting services to various brands. The company is based in Bloomfield, NY. These brands include Ravin Crossbows, CenterPoint Archery, Crosman, Benjamin, CenterPoint Optics, Game Face Blasters, Game Face Airsoft, and LaserMax. Ravin Crossbows is known for its industry-leading crossbows and accessories, while Crosman and Benjamin offer a range of airguns and accessories. CenterPoint Optics provides riflescopes, red dot sights, binoculars, and other optics accessories. Game Face Blasters and Game Face Airsoft offer foam blasters and airsoft rifles, pistols, ammo, and accessories. LaserMax provides laser and light-based aiming enhancers, including guide rod series lasers systems and trigger guard lasers.

Paycorp Investments (Pty) Ltd. provides payment services. It offers bank-independent ATM services to non-bank branch and retail locations, such as supermarkets, petrol stations, restaurants, hospitality venues, hospitals, etc. The firm also provides closed-loop and association branded credit cards; operates as a third party financial transactions switch connecting various banks; and offers VISA third party processing services. The company was founde by Steven Kark in 1999 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Coricraft Group Pty Ltd. manufactures furniture. Its products include lamps, mirrors, wall art, storage, leather couch, barstools, dining chairs and tables, benches,beds, chests and tallboys, pedestals, headboards, and shelving. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Merchant West Investments (Pty) Ltd. is a boutique asset management company founded in 2012, based in Cape Town, ZA. The South African company has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and South Africa. Merchant West Investments is a multi-strategy asset management business that places the highest priority on the stewardship of clients' assets. The private company offers a range of investment strategies, including the Value Fund and the SCI Property Income Fund, which provide long-term capital growth and high income returns, respectively. The company's controlling shareholder is Merchant West Holdings (Pty) Ltd, one of the largest and most successful independent financial services businesses in South Africa. Paul Stewart has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Edge Growth Business Development Pty Ltd is a private equity/venture Capital firm founded in 2007 by Daniel Hatfield, Jason Goldberg. The firm is headquartered in Hyde Park, South Africa.

Village Global Management LLC (Village Global Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. The firm is headquartered in Walnut,California.

Lyra Technologies, Inc. provides renovation platform that combines architect-grade design, construction labor, fixtures and materials. The company was founded by Koda Mike Wang and Timothy Luke Sherwin and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

DRA Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd. delivers mining, minerals processing and infrastructure services from concept to commissioning, as well as long term contract operations and maintenance services. It also operates through the offices located in South Africa, Australia, Canada, China, India and the United States. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

FirePower Capital /Private Equity/ is the private equity arm of FirePower Capital Corp, founded in 2012 by Ilan Jacobson. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Stonehage Fleming Investment Management (SA) Pty Ltd. (SFIM) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. SFIM provides investment management and advice to private individuals, family offices, trustees, charities and endowments.

Launch Africa Ventures (Launch Africa) is a venture capital subsidiary of GFin Corporate Services Ltd founded in 2020. The firm is headquartered in Ebene, Mauritus.

Chainforest, Inc. (Chainforest) is a venture capital firm founded in 2022 by Amit Mukherjee. The firm is headquartered in New York, United States.

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.