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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.

ARGI Investment Services LLC (AIS) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm was founded in 2009 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cerity Partners Equity Holding LLC, which is ultimately owned by Palladium Partners LLC. AIS provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, high net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans and charitable organizations.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Valio Oy produces dairy products. Its products include milk, cream, yogurt, cheese, butter, quark, sour milk, and curd. The firm also offers milk powders, baby foods, infant formulas, puddings, and dessert sauces. The company was founded on September 13, 1905 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.

Capital For Business Inc (CFB) is a private equity subsidiary of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Missouri) founded in 1959. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

Based in Indianapolis, the Indiana Public Employees' Retirement Fund (PERF) was created in 1945 to provide secure, long-term pension benefits for Indiana public service employees

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

Chrysalis Ventures, Inc (Chrysalis Ventures) is a private equity firm founded by David Jones, Jr in 1993. The firm is headquartered in the Louisville, KY.

Purdue Research Foundation manages and licenses intellectual property, administers trusts, acquires property, negotiates research contracts and performs other services. The organization was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in West Lafayette, IN.

University Medical Center, Inc. provides medical services. It offers diagnostic and treatment, obstetrics, trauma, cancer, stroke care, radiology, radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging and clinical care services. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Greater Louisville, Inc. is a chamber of commerce that focuses on regional economic growth. The private company is based in Louisville, KY. The company was founded by Doug F. Cobb. Sarah Davasher-Wisdom has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

CincyTech LLC (CincyTech) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007. The firm is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Louisville Paving Co., Inc. provides site construction and paving services. The firm’s contracting services are in the areas of site construction, asphalt paving and athletic surfaces. It offers services through its subsidiaries such as providing trucking services and performing asphalt paving and milling on road construction projects. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

WWV HOLDINGS LLC (WWV HOLDINGS) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Bob Pattillo. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Evalueserve, Inc. is a global provider of AI-enhanced managed services. Its solutions uniquely combine expert services with domain-specific AI and have been recognized by analysts such as Forrester and Chartis. Evalueserve’s solutions include data analytics, insights & advisory, intellectual property & R&D, investment banking services, lending services, private equity services, and risk & compliance. These solutions are powered by Evalueserve’s modular AIRA (AI for Research and Analytics) ecosystem, which includes domain-specific accelerators, products, and platforms. Evalueserve experts use these tools to reduce time to value and integrated new solutions into existing workflows. Notable products and platforms include Insightsfirst, Insightloupe, Publishwise, Spreadsmart, and Compsbuilder. The company supports three categories of firms: financial services, corporates, and professional services. Specifically, this includes Investment Banks, Corporate & Commercial Banks, Asset & Wealth Management Firms, Private Equity & Venture Capital Firms, Index Providers, Technology & Telecom, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Manufacturing & Industrial Goods, Energy, Chemicals, CPG & Retail, Logistics & Transportation, Professional Service Firms, Consultancy & Advisory Firms, Legal Firms, Real Estate Firms, Education & EdTech Firms. The company was founded by Alok Aggarwal & Marc Vollenweider in 2000 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Tregaron India Holdings LLC provides web design and information technology services. Its services include cloud application and software development, mobile development, customer and technical support, system integration and migration, and website development. The company was founded by Vidya Ravichandran in 2001 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

General Electric Appliances, Inc. manufactures household appliances. Its products include kitchen and cooking appliances, air conditioners, washers and dryers, small appliances, electronics, and water products. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

The Community Foundation of Louisville is a non profit organization that manages charitable funds. It connects donors, non profits, and civic partners to create impact in commnity. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Scalable Ventures LLC is located in the US. Scalable Ventures LLC is an American company that invests in talented founders of B2B Software companies. The company was founded by Vikram Chadha, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

Vilcap Advisory LLC (Vilcap Advisory) is a venture capital firm subsidiary of Vilcap Inc founded in 2009 by Victoria Elouise Fram and Ross E Baird. The firm is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Poplar Ventures LLC (Poplar Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by John H. Willmoth. The firm is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

Venture First LLC is a growth-focused investment firm that provides capital and financial services to growth-focused companies. The private company is based in Louisville, KY, with offices in other locations. The company has curated a variety of niche funds, investments, and special purpose vehicles, including Whiskey Capital Finance Co. and Strike Ventures. Additionally, Venture First is home to a financial services group that provides deal structuring, M&A and capital raise advice, fractional CFO services, and an array of equity and derivative valuation capabilities. The company has worked closely with several hundred innovative companies and their investors in more than 60 cities around the globe to provide them with the financial and strategic tools to be successful. Venture First was founded in 2010 by John Shumate, who has been the CEO since then.

Untitled LLC engages in the provision of data-driven consultancy services. It offers web development, digital marketing, data analytics, and data architecture services. The company was founded by Aaron Peabody, Connor Gaffney and Kramer Caswell and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Render Capital LLC (Render Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Bryce Butler. The firm is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

Kentucky Select Fund (Kentucky Select Fund) is a venture capital firm founded in 1997. The firm is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

Alumni Association of the University of Virginia assists and encourages relation between alumni and students. The company was founded on July 4, 1838 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

Cintrifuse is a startup ecosystem that aims to make Greater Cincinnati the number one startup hub in the world. Cintrifuse is based in Cincinnati, OH, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The private company inspires ideas, empower founders, attract investors, and lure talent to the region. The company offers startup services, including insight, membership, and mentorship, and a strategic fund of funds that connects a broad network of venture capital, startups, and solutions.