Kevin Boyd

Heller Financial, Inc. provided mercantile financing. It was acquired by GE Capital Corp. The company was located in Chicago, IL

BNP Paribas operates as an investment advisor. It provides capital markets, securities services, financing, treasury and advisory solutions. The firm’s services are provided via four core business lines: Global Markets, Securities Services, Financing Solutions and Advisory. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Zorch International, Inc. provides solution for corporate branded merchandise industry. The firm offers eCommerce technology, on-demand inventory control, tranparent pricing, and supply chain services. Its solutions include technology, innovative supply chain, transparent pricing, no risk inventory, and brand protection. The company was founded by Nicole P. Loftus in 2002 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

JSJ Corp. designs, develops, and markets durable goods and services. The firm's six businesses include Dake, GHSP, Hudson Technologies, izzy+, McLoone and Sparks Belting. It provides each a platform of financial and technological support services, strategic-planning tools, business processes, along with talent acquisition and development. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Grand Haven, MI.

Bridge Street Capital Partners LLC (Bridge Street Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Bill Kaczynski and John Meilner. The firm is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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

EFO Private Equity LLC (EFO Private Equity) is a private equity firm subsidiary of EFO Holdings LP founded in 1994 by William Esping. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

NTE Aviation Ltd. manufactures aircraft engines and parts. It manufactures aircraft windshields, shock mounts, slip ring assemblies, accumulators, environmental control systems, and components. Their primary focus is to provide independent overhaul shops and operators with another option in sourcing high quality serviceable aircraft materials. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Lewisville, TX.

Michigan Venture Capital Association operates as a non-profit trade organization designed to bring together venture capital industry participants in the state of Michigan. The company was founded by 2002 by Terry Cross and David P. Weaver in 2002 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Part of Stanhope Capital (Cayman) Ltd., Stanhope Capital Management Ltd. is a British company that provides investment management and advisory services. The company is based in London, UK. The company was founded by Charlie N. Rolfe.

Stanhope Capital LLC operates as an investor. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. The company was founded by Charlie N. Rolfe.

42 North Partners LLC provides investment services. The private company is based in Grand Rapids, MI.