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Spiral Sun Ventures LLC (Spiral Sun Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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

River West Brands LLC is an American company that manufactures and distributes hosiery products. The private company was founded by David Ruder and has been led by CEO Mark Thomann since 2005.

Sensio, Inc. manufactures small kitchen appliances. The firm offers coffee and tea appliances including coffee makers, kettles, cup percolators, frothing and heating systems, and beverage systems. The company was founded in by Shae Hong in 2003 and is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.

Ocean Tomo LLC provides opinion, management and advisory services. It offers address financial expert testimony, valuation, technical insights, strategy, ratings, risk management, venture development, investments and transaction brokerage. The company was founded by James E. Malackowski and Andrew W. Carter in 2003 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Part of Here Holding LLC, Farmedhere LLC is a company that operates an indoor commercial vertical farm. The company is based in Chicago, IL. The company was founded by Paul Hardej.

Aiwa Corp. operates as an audio and electronics company. Its products include Aiwa Exos-9 Bluetooth Speaker, Aiwa Exos-9 – Refurbished, Exos-9 Remote Control and Exos-9 Extended Battery. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Pacha Soap Co. is a company that produces all-natural soaps and bath products. The company is based in Hastings, NE and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's products are ethically sourced and aim to make customers feel good while also doing good. The company's product line includes natural kids soap, bath crayons, soap slime, and other products made from all-natural ingredients. Pacha Soap was founded in 2011 by Andrew Vrbas and Abi Vrbas, with Andrew Vrbas serving as CEO since then.

New Slice Ventures LLC sells carbonated drinking water. It offers sparkling water and organic fruit juice. The company is headquartered in Newtown, PA.

DOM Capital Group LLC (DOM Capital Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Anthony M. Owen and Jay L. Owen. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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.

Part of CME Group, Inc., ICAP is a health leader situated at Columbia University. The company is based in New York, NY. The company has worked since 2003 with one central goal: to improve the health of families and communities.

Vital Proteins LLC provides food-based collagen nutrition products. Its products include collagen creamers, collagen peptides, collagen waters, beauty boost capsules, and collagen bars. The company was founded by Kurt Seidensticker in 2013 and is headquartered in Franklin Park, IL.

Commonweal Ventures Management LLC (Commonweal Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Nate Loewentheil. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Sinai Health System owns and operates hospitals. It provides outpatient and inpatient healthcare, clinical, medical, and community services. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Finger Lakes Fish, Inc. engages in the provision of agricultural services. The company is headquartered in Auburn, NY.

mHUB is an independent hardtech and manufacturing innovation center that aims to convene the entrepreneurial ecosystem around physical product innovation. The American company provides a hyper-resourced environment to entrepreneurs with the goal of commercializing new hardtech innovation that will lead to new businesses, intellectual property, investment, revenue, and job creation. The mHUB community includes over 428 active and alumni startups and small businesses supported by a deep talent pool of product designers and developers, entrepreneurs, engineers, and manufacturers, corporate leaders, industry experts, mentors, and investors. The non-profit company has generated more than $1.49b in capital, launched more than 1,502 products, hired more than 5,193 employees, and has subsidiaries in the United States. mHUB's hyper-resourced environment creates the conditions for physical product innovation to thrive.

The James Beard Foundation is a non-profit organization that celebrates and supports the people behind America's food culture. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. Established over 30 years ago, the foundation is committed to supporting a resilient and flourishing industry that honors its diverse communities. The foundation amplifies new voices, celebrates those leading the way, and supports those on the path to do so, to create a more equitable and sustainable future. The foundation brings its mission to life through the annual awards, industry and community-focused programs, advocacy, partnerships, and events across the country. The CEO of the company is Clare Reichenbach.

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Underalls, Inc. retails apparels and accessories. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Development Specialists, Inc. provides investment advice. The American company was founded in 1977 by Andy Hirschberg and Bill Brandt.

S2G Ventures LLC (S2G Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Victor E. Friedberg. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Barilla America, Inc. produces and distributes pasta and sauces. It offers filled and whole grain pastas. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Bannockburn, IL

Fonterra (USA), Inc. manufactures dairy products and ingredients. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL.

Deloitte Consulting LP provides accounting and auditing services. The private company is based in New York, NY.

NBSH Acquisition LLC provides investment services. It offers services to the corporate and private services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Cleveland Avenue LLC (Cleveland Avenue) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Don Thompson and Liz Thompson. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Sourcemap, Inc. develops and operates software as a service that feature supply chain mapping. It offers supply chain visualization, supplier discovery, risk heat maps, supplier engagement, traceability, and transparency. The company was founded by Leonardo A. Bonanni and is headquartered in New York, NY.

PartnerSlate, Inc. helps food and beverage brands find high-quality production partners quickly through their extensive network of manufacturers and packagers. The company is based in San Francisco, CA and was founded in 2015 by Matthew Suggs. The company's platform allows users to create detailed profiles and projects to provide manufacturers with the necessary information to determine if they are a good fit. Vincent Tseng has been the CEO of the company since 2021.