Chris Amaya

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.

Thomas H. Lee Partners LP (Thomas H Lee Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Thomas H. Lee Advisors LLC founded in 1974. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Wedbush Securities, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1955 as Wedbush Morgan Securities, Inc. They are a subsidiary of Wedbush Financial Services LLC, which is owned by Wedbush, Inc. Wedbush Securities provides a wide range of securities brokerage, wealth management, and investment banking services to private and institutional clients. Their research focuses on providing coverage of small and mid-sized companies in the following industries: (1) consumer products and services (2) technology (3) entertainment and media (4) life sciences and (5) industrial growth and clean technology.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

Guggenheim Securities LLC is a SEC-registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Links Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Guggenheim Partners LLC. Guggenheim Securities’ specializations include the sales and trading of fixed-income securities and sophisticated structured products. The firm offers in-depth analysis and expert execution of trading opportunities to large institutional investors and asset originators. They offer sales and trading services relating to a wide range of instruments.

AvidXchange, Inc. engages in the provision of end-to-end automated accounts payable solutions. It offers specialized services and analytics, accounting systems integrations. The firm serves mid-sized companies in the real estate, banking, and healthcare industries. The company was founded by Michael S. Praeger, Chris Tinsley, David Miller, and Chris Coutinho in April 2000 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Courtside Ventures Management LLC (Courtside Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015. The firm is headquartered in New York.

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.

Leerink Partners LLC is a full-service brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded by Jeffrey Leerink in 1995 and formerly known as SVB Securities LLC. They rebranded as Leerink Partners in 2023. The firm is a subsidiary of SVB Securities LLC. Leerink Partners provides institutional sales, equity research, institutional trading, and corporate finance and asset management services to the healthcare and technology industries. They offer superior execution capabilities in common stock, convertibles and derivatives with a singular focus on healthcare and a knowledge-led approach.

FC Capital Management LLC (Frontier Growth) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Andrew Lindner and Richard Maclean. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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

JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings, Inc. provides asset management services. It serves institutional and individual investors, managing portfolios, and retirement plans for corporations, governments, and foundations. The company was founded on June 5, 2000 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC provides a variety of capital raising, market making, advisory and brokerage services for governments, financial institutions, high-net-worth individuals, and corporate clients and affiliates. It is also a primary dealer in U.S. government securities and an underwriter, placement agent, and dealer for money market instruments, commercial paper, mortgage and other assetbacked securities, as well as a range of debt, equity and other convertible securities of corporations and other issuers. The company was founded on January 3, 2003 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Eurasia Group Ltd. is a private global political risk research and consulting firm headquartered in New York. The firm was founded by Ian Bremmer in 1998. Eurasia Group provides advisory and consulting services for business decision-makers and investors. They offer unique and integrated products and services that combine best-in-class political risk advisory with the tools required for success in today's politically charged global economy.

Scribe Manufacturing, Inc. supplies writing instruments and complementary products. It provides writing instruments, lighters, sticky notes, drinkware, housewares, and bags. Its brands include Norwood, RCC KOOZIE, Atchison, Triumph, JAFFA, and Good Value. The firm also offers partner brands such as myCharge, Cool Gear, Cocoon, Leatherman, and golf brands. The company was founded on January 12, 2000 and is headquartered in Clearwater, FL.

Genentech Ventures (Genentech Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 1900. The firm is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

StepStone Group LP (StepStone) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Monte M. Brem, Tom Porter Keck and Jose A. Fernandez. The firm is headquartered in New York.

BofA Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of NB Holdings Corp., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). Headquartered in New York, the firm was founded in 2015 and offers trade execution, trading or brokerage services to institutional clients.

Capstone LLC is a policy analysis and regulatory due diligence research firm headquartered in Washington, DC. The firm was founded by David Barrosse in 2010 and is wholly owned by the Orion Group LLC. Capstone helps corporations, industries, and investors navigate the local, national, and international policy and regulatory landscape. The firm explores how policy affects companies, industries, and investments in the financial services, health care, TMT, and energy sectors. They work with a diverse group of corporate and investor clients that produce actionable investment research based on their deep-dive analysis of public policy.

Fullsteam Holdings LLC develops software for managing financial databases and financial transactions.. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

COFRA Holding AG is a Swiss company that retails apparels and provides asset management and real estate investment services. The private company is based in Zug, Switzerland. COFRA Holding was founded in 1841 by Clemens Brenninkmeijer and August Brenninkmeijer. The CEO is Boudewijn L. J. M. Beerkens.

Plexus Capital LLC (Plexus Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Kel Landis. The firm headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

BDT Capital Partners LLC (BDT Capital Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of BDT & MSD Partners LLC founded in 2009 by Bryan Trott. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Athletico Ltd. provides orthopedic rehabilitation services to communities, employers and athletes. Its services include complimentary injury screens, hand therapy, work rehabilitation, sports medicine and athletic training, head injury and concussion management and transportation services, as well as specialized services, such as women?s and men?s health therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, pediatric physical therapy, aquatic therapy. The company was founded by Mark A. Kaufman in 1991 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

TPG Sixth Street Partners LLC (TPG Sixth Street Partners) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Alan Samuel Waxman and Joshua William Easterly. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Part of Ankura Consulting Group LLC, McLarty Associates LLC is an American company that specializes in diplomacy for the private sector. The company is based in Washington. The company has built an institutionalized and professional platform to assist clients worldwide with diplomatic solutions. The company was founded in 1998 by Nelson W. Cunningham. McLarty Associates was acquired by Ankura Consulting Group LLC on January 01, 2022.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

Creation Investments Capital Management LLC (Creation Investments Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Patrick Thomas Fisher and Kenneth D van der Weele. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices in Bangalore, Dallas, New York, and Mexico.