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AUA Private Equity Partners LLC (AUA Private Equity) is a private equity founded in 1998 by Andrew Unanue. The firm is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida.

BistroMD LLC is a meal delivery service that offers a low-carb, metabolic reset program called Keto Flex for weight loss. BistroMD is based in Naples, FL and was founded by Caroline J. Cederquist and Ed Cederquist. The program is designed to detox from sugar, kick cravings, and jump-start the weight loss journey while still enjoying favorite foods. The company provides chef-prepared diet meals and healthy weight loss snacks that are high in protein and satisfy hunger without sacrificing taste. Ed Cederquist has been the CEO since incorporation.

Associated Foods Holdings LLC supplies grocery products to branded independent retail supermarkets. The firm also engages in grocery distribution, financing, marketing and promotional services. The company was founded by Ira Gober and Harry Laufer and is headquartered in Hewlett, NY.

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Westminster Pet Products, Inc. develops and markets pet treats, chews and supplies as well as shoe care products. It offers chews, training pads, grooming tools, toys, collars, leashes, and accessories under the RUFFIN’ IT brand. The company is headquartered in Cumberland, RI.

Columbus Nova Partners LLC is a Private Equity firm a subsidiary of Sparrow Capital Holdings LLC founded in 2000.The firm is headquartered in New York.

13th Street Entertainment LLC engages in the operation of restaurant and entertainment businesses. The company was founded in December 2007 and is headquartered In New York, NY.

Tijuana Flats Holdings LLC owns and operates restaurants. The firm is a restaurant chain offering made-to-order Tex-Mex cuisine with fresh ingredients in a fun, service-oriented fast-casual environment. The company was founded by Brian Wheeler in 1995 and is headquartered in Winter Park, FL.

Goya de Puerto Rico, Inc. is a Puerto Rican company that manufactures and wholesales food products. The private company is based in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.

Gel Spice Co. Inc. manufactures spices, seasonings and bakery ingredients. It serves to the retail, food, industrial, and bakery sectors. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Bayonne, NJ.

Palladium Equity Partners Advisor LLC is a Private Equity firm founded in 1997 by Marcos A. Rodriguez and Robert J. Lanigan. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Trimaran Capital Partners LLC (Trimaran Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Jay R. Bloom, Andrew R. Heyer and Dean C. Kehler. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Australian Business Growth Fund Pty Ltd (Australian Business Growth Fund) is a private equity firm founded in 2019. The firm is headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria.

Vstar Entertainment Group LLC produces family friendly consumer shows and events. It provides turnkey, in-house solutions for agencies, brands, corporations and marketing experts serving the event, sports and experiential industries. The company was founded by Vincent E. Egan in 2015 and is headquartered in Shoreview, MN.

Founded in 1969, CIBC World Markets Corp. is a broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. The firm provides a range of credit and capital market products, investment banking and merchant banking services in North America and worldwide. They offer a range of advisory services, as well as underwrite debt, credit and equity products for corporate, government and institutional clients. CIBC world Markets Corp. also provides equity products and services, fixed-income services, foreign exchange products and solutions, securitization and credit structuring services, as well as trades and distributes short-term debt instruments. In addition, the firm originates financial solutions including credit products for medium-sized businesses in Canada. They also provide private equity, mezzanine and bridge financing to companies in North America, Europe and Australia. The company is based in New York City

TruFood Mfg, Inc. operates as a contract manufacturer of snack food products. The firm’s capabilities include moulded chocolate products, moulded chocolate products with inclusions, filled chocolate pieces, granola products, baked bar products, cereal-based snack bars, fruit and nut snack bars and layered protein bar products. The company was founded by Spiro Tsudis and Marjorie Tsudis in 1985 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Two-Twenty Records Management LLC provides data storage outsourcing solutions. Its services include document storage, data protection, digital solutions, document shredding and health info management. The company was founded by Avishay Levanovsky and is headquartered in Edison, NJ.

Brite Media Group LLC operates as a specialty out-of-home advertising company that focuses on one-to-one and hand-to-hand marketing. The firm serves college students, business professionals, upscale and high income customers, families, bus travelers, sports fans, hip and trendy people, nightlife people, malls and shopping centers, airports, convenience stores, office buildings, beaches, suburbs, hospitals, convention centers, ski resort towns, and ad agencies. It has sales offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit, San Francisco, Dallas and Cranbury. The company was founded by Bruce A. Friedman in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

El Pollo Loco, Inc. engages in the ownership and management of restaurant chains. It specializes in fire-grilling citrus-marinated chicken. The company was founded by Pancho Ochoa in 1975 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA.

Spalding Sports Worldwide, Inc. produces and markets basketballs, volleyballs, footballs, and soccer balls. The firm's products include basketball, basketball systems, football, softball, baseball, volleyball, soccer, accessories, training aids, Spalding equipment and rookie gear. The company was founded by Albert Goodwill Spalding in 1876 and is headquartered in Chicopee, MA.

New America Alliance, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of services focusing on education, political empowerment, strategic, philanthropy, and public policy advocacy. The company was founded by Raul Yzaguirre and Henry Cisneros in 1999 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Apex Cos. LLC engages in the provision of environmental, health, and engineering services. It offers transaction and litigation support, and information management. The company was founded by Peter T. Young in 1988 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

Blue Point Capital Partners LLC (Blue Point Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1990. The firm is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with additional offices in Charlotte and Seattle.

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

Quality Synthetic Rubber, Inc. manufactures engineered and precision molded elastomeric components. It offers cable seals, electrical connector sealing, electrical insulating, and industrial sealing products, and custom molded solutions. The firms capabilities include high consistency rubber (HCR) transfer and liquid injection molding, rubber over molding, custom volume production, and silicone extrusion. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Twinsburg, OH.

The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. provides contract cleaning and night sanitation services. It offers meat, and poultry contract cleaning, as well as written food sanitation procedures, technical assistance and safety management services. The company was founded by Tom Turner in 1973 and is headquartered in Kieler, WI.

The Hilsinger Co. engages in the manufacture and distribution of optical products and accessories. The firm also provides eyewear repair, educational tools, and rewards services. The company was founded by Arthur Hilsinger Sr., Arthur Hilsinger Jr., and Herbert P. Nelson in 1956 and is headquartered in Plainville, MA.

AU & Associates LLC is a family office headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2004 by Andy Unanue and is a subsidiary of AUA Private Equity Partners LLC.

Hilco Germany GmbH is an investment holding company based in Germany. The CEOs of the private company are John Andre LeMay, Frank Thiel.

Part of The Hilsinger Co., Hilco Europe is a British company that distributes eyewear products. The company is based in Hawes, UK and was founded in 1981.

Country Pure Foods, Inc. produces, processes, and distributes juice products and other beverages. The firm provides juices and concentrates, blends, fortified juices, and drinks in various flavors, portion sizes, and packaging options; and other beverages, such as natural spring water, fruit drinks, and iced tea. It serves foodservice, retail, and co-pack markets; retail grocery chains and club stores; and institutions, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and schools in the United States. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Akron, OH.

Brimar Industries, Inc. manufactures and distributes safety signage products and accessories. The company is based in Garfield, NJ and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded in 1988 by Brian T. Costello, who has been the CEO since its inception.

Europa Eye Wear Corp. is an eyewear company that supports independent eye care professionals. The company is based in Vernon Hills, IL. The company craft products and policies with this focus. The company was founded in 1977 by Cynthia Shapiro and Alan Shapiro.

Weaver Leather LLC manufactures leather products. Its products include bells and sleigh bells, door hangers, harness, bulk bells, and gift items. The company was founded by Harry A. Weaver in 1973 and is headquartered in Mount Hope, OH.

Goya Foods, Inc. distributes food products. Its products include beans, rice mixes, spices, frozen foods, and packaged meals. The company distributes products in Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. Goya Foods was founded by Prudencio Unanue Ortiz & Carolina Casal Unanue and in 1936 and is headquartered in Secaucus, NJ.

The Martin Agency, Inc. provides direct marketing services. It offers advertising, strategic planning, direct response, digital, data analytics, design and content services. The company was founded by David N. Martin in 1965 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Weaver Holdings LLC operates as a holding company whose subsidiary provides engineering services. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Il.