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Tekelec Global, Inc. provides mobile broadband solutions. The company was founded by Jean-Claude Asscher in December 1971 and was headquartered in Morrisville, NC.

Mrs. Fields Original Cookies, Inc. manufactures and sells cookies. It also operates and franchises retail bakery stores and cafes. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Broomfield, CO.

Founded in 1924, Saks Fifth Avenue LLC is a subsidiary of Hudson's Bay Co. that sells women's and men's apparel, shoes, handbags, and jewelry through online channels. The company is based in Boston, MA.

Blackboard, Inc. provides software applications and related services to the education industry. The firm offers recruitment, student success, and consulting services. Its services are utilized by academic institutions around the globe, including colleges, and universities. The company was founded by Michael L. Chasen, Daniel E. Cane, Stephen Gilfus and Matthew L. Pittinsky in 1997 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC manufactures yogurt, cookies and baked products. It operates through its brand Mrs. Fields and The country's Best Yogurt by providing baked and soft serve frozen yogurt smoothies, brownies, pretzels, muffins, and other baked goods. The company was founded in March 2004 and is headquartered in Broomfield, CO.

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Inc. operates sandwich shops. It serves sandwiches made with roasted turkey, meats, cheeses and fresh rolls. It also offers vegetarian, soups and salads. The company was founded by Lois Margolet and Alan Margolet in 1976 and is located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Fordham University provides college and university. It offers undergraduate colleges and graduate & professional schools. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Bronx, NY.

Hops Grill House & Brewery operates bars and restaurants. The firm also operates a chain of various casual-dining restaurants with on-site microbreweries in seven states. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Madison, GA.

PartyLite Gifts, Inc. sells candles and decorative accessories. The company's product line includes Paris Retro, Moroccan Spice, Cafe, Studio Glass, Garden Lites, and Chateau. It sells its products through its consultants in Australia, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Sweden, Finland, the US, and the UK. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MA

Part of iMedia Brands, Inc., ShopNBC is a company that publishes newspapers or engages in publishing and printing. The company is based in Eden Prairie, MN.

Z Capital Group LLC (ZCG) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and alternative investment manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by James Zenni in 2006. ZCG serves as an investment manager and provides discretionary advisory services to pooled investment vehicles and private investment partnerships.

International Franchise Association is a non-profit organization, which represents and protects the interests of the franchise community. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Z Capital Group LLC (Private Equity) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2006 by James J. Zenni. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Great Plains Communications, Inc. provides telecommunications services. It offers wired communication, cable television and internet services. The company was founded by E. C. Hunt in 1910 and is headquartered in Blair, NE.

Rita Restaurant Corp. owns and operates restaurants. The private company is based in Madison, GA and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Women in Need, Inc. provides family shelter and supportive housing in New York city. It offers supportive and transitional housing. The Supportive housing offers a permanent cost-effective alternative to homelessness. The Transitional housing managed and operated shelters in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. Women in Need was founded by Rita Zimmer in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Diamond Council of America operates as a forum to educate jewelry sales professionals. The non-profit company is based in Nashville, TN.

Lifespace Communities, Inc. owns and operates senior living communities. The company?s communities provide complete continuum of care services, including skilled care and wellness services. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in West Des Moines, IA.

Georgia Oak Partners LLC (Georgia Oak Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2011 by Michael A. Lonergan. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Shore Capital Partners LLC (Shore Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Justin Ishbia. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Star Mountain Fund Management LLC (Star Mountain) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Brett A. Hickey. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Lividini & Co. provides brand development, sales data analysis, and market research services. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded in 2005 by Jaqui Lividini, who has been the CEO since 2005.

Franworth LLC is a professional services company that specializes in mentoring emerging franchisors and helping them scale their businesses efficiently to achieve profitability. The company is based in Ann Arbor, MI, and was founded by John Rotche, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The company's suite of services includes talent, technology, and a proprietary supply chain system. Franworth's current portfolio of franchise brands includes Title Boxing Club, The Lash Lounge, CityRow, Skoah, Madison Reed Color Bar, and The Barre Code. Franworth helps brands build a strong foundation, navigate their acceleration, and create economic value for both franchisors and their franchisees. With over 450 years of combined franchise experience, Franworth was designed to multiply resources, engineered to steer strategy, and powered to accelerate growth.

Brightstar Group Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries engages in providing health care services including senior home care and child care services. The company was founded by Shelly Sun and is headquartered in Gurnee, IL.

Garnett Station Partners LLC (GSP) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Matthew Perelman and Alex Sloane. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Dogtopia Enterprises LLC engages in the provision of daycare services for dogs. It offers boarding and spa services. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Column Health LLC provides health care services. The company was founded by Colin Beatty and is headquartered in Arlington, MA.

Empower Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics platform that offers skin care services. The private company is based in Austin, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States. Jeff Helfgott has been the CEO of the company since 2022.