Michael Parness

Brookstone, Inc. develops and markets innovative gadgets and specialty items. It is an innovative product development and specialty lifestyle retail company that operates Brookstone branded stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company operates in three segments based on its distinct distribution channels and customer bases: Retail, eCommerce and Alternative Distribution. The Retail segment is comprised of all full-year stores in addition to all temporary stores and kiosks. The firm's retail product distribution is conducted primarily through the store locations. The eCommerce segment is comprised of the Brookstone catalog and products promoted via its internet website. The firm's eCommerce product distribution is primarily conducted through the company's customer care center and distribution center located in Mexico, Missouri and by its vendors. The Alternative Distribution segment is comprised of sales of its products to select resellers and corporate partners. The company was founded in 1965 by Pierre de Beaumont and Mary de Beaumont and is headquartered in Merrimack, NH.

Hot Topic, Inc. provides retail stores that specialize in apparel, accessories, gifts and music. Its products include woven and knit tops, skirts, pants, shorts, jackets, shoes, costume jewelry, body jewelry, intimate apparel, sunglasses, cosmetics, leather accessories and gift items. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in City of Industry, CA.

Weston Presidio Service Co. LLC (Weston Presidio) is a private equity firm founded in 1991 by Michael Cronin and Michael Lazarus. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Mattress Holding Corp. owns and operates retail mattress stores. It sells conventional and specialty mattresses, bed frames, and other bedding accessories. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX.

BarkBox, Inc. engages in the provision of customized box of themed toys and treats for dogs-every month. Its products include Bark-Box, Super Chewer, Bark-Shop, Bright, and Bark-Eats. The company was founded by Henrik Werdelin, Matt Meeker and Carly Strife in 2011 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

JA Apparel Corp. designs and manufactures apparel products for men. It offers shirts, vests, slacks, sweaters, blazers and jackets, shoes, and accessories. The company was founded by Joseph Abboud in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP (Prospect Hill Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by John Winston Childs and Adam L. Suttin. The firm is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC engages in the provision of sales and marketing services to consumer packaged goods industry. The company was founded by Sonny King in 1987 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Meetup, Inc. develops social networking platform services. It allows the user to share ideas and encounters lifelong connections. The company was founded by Scott Heiferman, Peter Kamali, Matt Meeker, Brendan McGovern, and Greg Whalin in 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc. engages in the business of producing, distributing, and marketing branded and private label dry and wet pet food and pet snacks. Its products portfolio includes Meow Mix, Milk-Bone, Kibbles ‘n Bits, 9Lives, Natural Balance, Pup-Peroni, and Milo’s Kitchen. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

PetSmart Charities, Inc. creates and supports welfare programs for pets. It provides funding to local animal welfare organizations and shelters, helping them to provide spay and neuter services for dogs and cats, assist pets in disaster situations and find new homes for dogs, cats and small animals every year through PetSmart Charities' adoption centers. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

5.11, Inc. manufactures law enforcement related apparel products. It creates products for the safety, accuracy, speed and performance of law enforcement, military and firefighting professionals and sells these products under the registered trademarks. The firm's products include pants, shirts, shorts, uniforms, outerwear, flashlights, footwear, bags and packs, eyewear, gloves, watches, knives, belts, women’s apparel, gun holsters, training, headgear, slings, breaching tools, and accessories. The company was founded by Daniel J. Costa in 2001 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Shoe Sensation, Inc. operates a chain of shoe stores. It offers shoes and accessories for men, women, children and athletic. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Jeffersonville, IN.

Walker Edison Furniture Co. LLC engages in the development of platform for home furnishings retailers. Its product categories include living room, dining room, home office, bedroom, and outdoor. The company was founded by Brad Bonham and Matt Davis in 2006 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

Petstages, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes pet products. It offers chew, dental, interact, energize, play, soothe, scratch and feed products for cat and dog. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL.

Part of ACCO Brands Corp., Esselte Ltd. is a Chinese company that manufactures and distributes office supplies and stationery products. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Wells Fargo Securities LLC (WFS) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of EVEREN Capital Corp., ultimately owned by Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). Headquartered in New York, WFS delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, such as a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients.

KIND LLC manufactures and sells nutritional bars. It offers grains bars, grains clusters, and breakfast bars. The company was founded by Daniel Lubetzky in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Molson Coors Brewing Company (UK) Ltd. The company was founded in March 3, 1888 and is headquartered in Burton-on-Trent, the United Kingdom.

KeyImpact Sales & Systems, Inc. engages in the operation of foodservice sales and marketing agency. It offers sales execution, keyimpact call center, business intelligence and analytics, client management, category management and foodservice, and marketing. It operates through the Commercial and Non-Commercial segment. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Odenton, MD.

KB Wines, LLC engages in the production and marketing of vineyard wines. Its wine products include Sonoma Coast, Russian River, Santa Lucia Highlands, and Chardonnay. The company was founded by Dan Kosta, Michael Browne, and Chris Costello in 1997 and is headquartered in Sebastopol, CA.

Cycle Gear Holding LLC operates as an holding company. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA

5.11 ABR Corp. manufactures apparel and gear for law enforcement agencies. It creates products for the safety, accuracy, speed and performance of law enforcement, military and firefighting professionals and sells these products under the registered trademarks. The firm's products include pants, shirts, shorts, uniforms, outerwear, flashlights, footwear, bags and packs, eyewear, gloves, watches, knives, belts, women?s apparel, gun holsters, training, headgear, slings, breaching tools, and accessories. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Siromed Physician Services, Inc. is a physician-led organization that specializes in partnering with physician practices to provide management services and working capital to assist them in achieving their strategic initiatives in their specialty. The company is based in Waltham, MA. The company maintains mutually beneficial relationships with patients, providers, surgeons, hospitals, and healthcare systems using performance, outcome, and satisfaction measurements to demonstrate accountability and improvement in their care delivery. Siromed continuously challenges the status quo in the relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation in designing, developing, and advancing creative, timely, and effective healthcare solutions. The company partners with ambulatory surgery centers to optimize patient care and surgeon satisfaction while providing services at lower or no cost to the facility. Siromed provides office-based surgical practices with clinical expertise, quality, and safety that are unique to the office setting.

Fitness Ventures LLC owns and operates crunch fitness locations. It offers tanning services. The company was founded by Brian Hibbard in 2016 and is headquartered in Longwood, FL.

Do Good Foods LLC is a climate-forward company that focuses on finding scalable solutions to combat climate change. The company is based in Bedminster Township, NJ. The company offers carbon-reduced food products that reduce scope 3 emissions for corporate partners and provide consumers with a simple solution to fight food waste and combat climate change from their kitchen. The company's closed-loop system upcycles surplus grocery food into nutritious animal feed, which is used to raise their first product, Do Good Chicken™.

Legacy Franchise Concepts is a company that invests in health, wellness, and lifestyle brands across the franchise landscape. The company is based in Atlanta, GA and was founded by Jamie Weeks. The company's portfolio includes Sweathouz Infrared Sauna Studios and Dogtopia, the leading provider of dog daycare.