Rick Conrad

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.

The Chickery LLC provides fast casual chicken franchise services. The private company is based in Washington.

Creminelli Fine Meats LLC produces handcrafted Italian slami products. It offers tartufo, barolo, casalingo, sopressata, piccante, mortadella, and milano salami meats. The company was founded by Jared Lynch, Chris Bowler and Cristiano Creminelli in 2007 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

The Kitchen Fund provides investment services. The private company is based in New York, NY.

Kriser's Feeding Pets for Life LLC sells pet food, treats, toys and provides grooming services. The firm offers heritage meats, wild mackerel, valor dog food, single dog treats, and artisan dog food. The company was founded by Brad Kriser in 2006 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Burger King Corp. is engaged in the operation and franchise of fast food restaurants. Its products include burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast meals. The company was founded by James McLamore and David Edgerton in March, 1954 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Bout Time Wine LLC sells wine and canned beverages. The company is based in Wilmington, DE.

SAC Acquisition LLC manufactures and distributes furniture. Its products include FootSac, SquattoMan, TubeSac and SodaSac. The company was founded by Shawn David Nelson and Dave Underwood in 1995 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Beacon Consumer Incubator Fund I seeks investment opportunities in middle market companies located in United States with enterprise values ranging from $100 - $500 million. The fund targets companies operating in a broad range of sector. It provides financing for later stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging of $25 - $75 million and a minimum transaction amount of $100,000. It takes majority and minority position in companies. Also, it makes controlling investments.

Worldwise, Inc. designs, produces and markets pet products. Its brands include SmartyKat, TrustyPup, Petlinks, goDog and Guaranteed On Board. The firm offers pet bedding, cat scratchers, cat toys and other cat accessories. The company was founded by Aaron Lamstein, Phil Genet and Debra Lynn Dadd in 1990 and is headquartered in Novato, CA.

PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd. operates as an international association of accounting and consultancy firm. The company was founded on June 24, 1998 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Sage Group LLC provides investment banking and private equity services. The firm offers mergers and acquisitions and security brokerage services. The company was founded by Ambassador Rockwell Schnabel and Mark Vidergauz in 2000 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Water Lilies Food LLC is a company that specializes in water lilies. The company is based in Roslyn Heights, NY. The CEOs are Chan Chin Li and Peter Lee. The company was founded in 1995 by Peter Lee.

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.

Roetzel & Andress LPA provides legal services. The private company is based in Ohio and has subsidiaries in various states across the United States.

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.

University of Akron provides public research education. Its programs include under graduate studies, graduate studies, international studies, law, and continuing education. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Akron, OH.

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center provides medical services. It operates medical, clinical and research centers including cancer, pediatrics, women's health, orthopedics spine, radiology, radiation oncology, neurosurgery, neuroscience, cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, organ transplantation and human genetics. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Mistral Capital Management LLC (Mistral Capital Management) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Andrew Heyer. The firm is headquartered in New York.