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Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

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.

CultureIQ, Inc. provides culture management software to help companies measure and strengthen their culture. The company was founded by Greg Besner in July 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

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.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh engages in the provision of financial products and services. Its products include credit, mortgage, and banking products. The firm also offers advances and letters of credit, and various bank services like depository; electronic funds transfer; safekeeping; and settlement. Its community products include community lending program, banking on business, and blueprint communities. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

GTCR LLC (GTCR) is a private equity firm founded in 1980 by Charlie Thomas. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

The Kresge Foundation (Kresge) is a private, national foundation headquartered in Troy, Michigan. The firm was founded in 1924 to promote human progress. Kresge works to expand opportunities in America’s cities through grantmaking and social investing in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development, nationally and in Detroit, Memphis and New Orleans.

Biscom, Inc. is engaged in the provision of enterprise secure document delivery and collaboration through Web, fax, and mobile interfaces. Its flagship product, FAXCOM Fax Server supports not only document delivery via fax, email, and the Internet, but also handles incoming and outgoing document workflow. The company was founded by Shu Kuang Ho, Carlos Mainemer and Bill Agudelo in 1986 and is headquartered in Chelmsford, MA.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Chicago Growth Partners LLC (Chicago Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Robert Blank, David Chandle, Arda Minocherhomjee and Timothy Murray. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Healthcare Royalty Management LLC (Healthcare Royalty) is a private equity subsidiary of Cowen, Inc. founded in 2007 by Gregory Brown. The firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. operates as a wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management firm. It offers equity research, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, public financing and fixed income services. The firm serves individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients. The company was founded by Robert Wilson Baird in 1919 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

EditShare LLC is engaged in providing networked shared storage and workflow solutions. The firm products include EFS storage, flow, QScan, geevs, VBox, ark, lightworks and helmut. It offers advertising, education, broadcast, corporate, new media, and post production solutions. The company was founded by Andy Liebman and Tara Montford in 2004 and is headquartered in Watertown, MA.

IPRO Tech LLC provides and develops software for the litigation market. It offers solutions for robust imaging, annotating, indexing tools, document viewing and desktop imaging tools. The company was founded by James King and Gregory Horne in 1989 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

Waste Harmonics LLC provides outsourced waste management services. The firm offers customized waste management, waste pick-up, hauling, recycling, and sustainability services. It serves to hotel and hospitality, apartment and retirement communities, convenience and grocery stores, restaurants, transportation and logistics industries. The company was founded by Michael S. Hess in 2001 and is headquartered in Victor, NY.

Aircraft Technical Publishers, Inc. provides information management and services for manufacturers and maintenance providers. It provides services to civil aviation authorities, maintenance facilities, fixed based operators aircraft operators, flight schools and universities. The company was founded by Bill Daniels and Caroline Daniels in 1973 and is headquartered in Brisbane, CA.

SMA Technologies, Inc. provides automation technology that redirects repetitive tasks. Its products include OpCon automation, OpCon deploy, OpCon self service, OpCon vision, automation consultancy and managed automation services. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX.

LightYear Dealer Technologies LLC develops dealer management software solutions. It operates as a new car automobile dealership. The company was founded by John Hosmer, Mike Hosmer and Frank Hosmer in 2008 and is headquartered in Mason City, IA.

Profisee Group, Inc. operates as a master data management software company which focuses on delivering enterprise-grade MDM capabilities through its Master Data Maestro software. Its services include Master Data Roadmap, Master Data Assessment, Master Data Accelerator, Private Coaching and Master Data Education. The firm focuses on delivering enterprise-grade MDM capabilities through its Master Data Maestro software suite. The company was founded by Ian Ahern in 2007 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

World 50, Inc. engages in the provision of platform to share ideas, solutions and collaborative discovery free from press, competition and solicitation. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Surepoint Technologies Group, Inc. provides industrial instrumentation and electrical services. Its services encompass automation and panel fabrication, communications systems, compression and controls, drilling automation and control systems, electrical and instrumentation, equipment packaging, material procurement, personnel management, valve sales and service, and well testing and meter proving. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

Illinois Technology Association engages in the provision of programs and services focused on development, visibility and talent attraction. It focuses on the growth acceleration of technology companies where members benefit from access to programs in three key areas: development, talent, and visibility. The company was founded by Terry Howerton and Fred Hoch in 2005 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Part of Foyil Group, Foyil Securities CJSC is an Ukrainian company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Kiev, Ukraine. Founded in 1997.

The Tie Bar Operating Co. LLC designs and sells ties, socks, and men’s fashion accessories. Its products include neckties, skinny ties, bow ties, pocket squares, tie bars, socks, accessories, and gifts. The firm offers its products through online. The company was founded by Greg Shugar and Gina Shugar in 2004 and is headquartered in Chicago IL.

WorkWave LLC provides cloud based field service and fleet management solutions. It offers PestPac, Real Green, ServMan, RouteManager, and Routing Engine products for the field service, transportation and logistics companies. The company was founded by Mike Ayars in 1984 and is headquartered in Holmdel, NJ.

The Carlyle Group LP (Global Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in the year 1990 by William E. Conway, Jr. and Daniel A. D'Aniello. The firm is headquartered in Washington DC.