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UBS AG (Investment Management) (UBS-IM) is the Swiss investment management division of UBS AG, itself a subsidiary of UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Formerly known as UBS Global Asset Management Switzerland, the firm was founded in 1998 when Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation merged. Headquartered in Zurich and has additional office in Basel, UBS-IM manages a range of investment funds and offers investment management services for institutional, corporate and private clients.

Vontobel Asset Management AG (Vontobel AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Vontobel Holding AG (SWX: VONN) in Switzerland. Founded in 1988, the firm is headquartered in Zurich and manages assets for institutional clients and the Vontobel Group's pension funds. Vontobel AM is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA (HSBC-PBS) is a subsidiary of HSBC Private Banking Holdings (Suisse) SA, which in turn is a subsidiary of London-based HSBC Holdings Plc (LSE: HSBA; NYSE: HBC). HSBC-PBS was incorporated in 2001 as HSBC's private banking operations were undergoing reorganization. The bank was previously known as HSBC Republic Bank (Suisse) and originated in 1999. In 2009 the firm absorbed the activities of HSBC Guyerzeller Bank SA. HSBC-PBS is headquartered in Geneva with domestic branches in Lugano and Zurich as well as a seasonal office in St Moritz. The bank also has offices worldwide in Nassau, Guernsey, Stockholm, Athens, Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Moscow, Singapore, Hong Kong, Santiago, Montevideo and Buenos Aires. HSBC-PBS specializes in cross-border wealth management for an international clientele of high-net worth individuals and institutions. They manage discretionary portfolios and distribute investment products managed within HSBC and by third parties, following an open architecture model. The bank also carries out market transactions, grants Lombard credits and participates in settlement operations for the parent group.

Baader Helvea AG (Baader Helvea) s the research-based Swiss brokerage subsidiary of Baader Bank AG (XE: BWB) in Germany. Formerly known as Helvea SA, established in 1990, the firm is located in Geneva and specializes in equity research, sales, sales trading, execution and administration, and services institutional clients worldwide, including pension funds, insurance funds, unit trusts, balanced funds and hedge funds. Their core market is Switzerland with a focus on small- and mid-cap companies; however, they also have expertise in European equity especially in those sectors in which Swiss companies operate as global players, such as banking, insurance, healthcare, food manufacturing, chemicals and luxury goods. The firm's research process focuses on company analysis and includes a company visitation program. They aim to identify companies likely to generate superior returns for shareholders and to evaluate sector or company-specific trends.

Zürcher Kantonalbank (Broker) (ZKB-Broker) is the brokerage business unit of Zürcher Kantonalbank, a state-owned full-service bank founded in 1870, which is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. They conduct all investment activities in-house including financial advisory services, research, trading, and asset management. ZKB-Broker is an active trader in securities, foreign currencies, banknotes, precious metals, commodity contracts and financial derivatives on their own account and on behalf of third-party customers. The bank provides underwriting services in domestic debt and equity markets, sales and trading of listed domestic warrants and structured derivatives, and Swiss Franc foreign exchange trading. The firm offers round-the-clock market-making in credit default swaps from Swiss issuers. Their research covers a broad international investment universe and maintains a successful equity, bonds and sustainability research capability, together with independent investment fund research.

Kepler Cheuvreux SA (Switzerland) (Kepler Cheuvreux Switzerland) is the Swiss broker/dealer division of Kepler Cheuvreux SA in France. The firm was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Zurich. Kepler Cheuvreux Switzerland provides execution services platform that supports Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, ETFs, and Convertible Bonds.

Credit Suisse Securities Europe Ltd. (Switzerland) is the Swiss broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities Europe Ltd. in Great Britain. They are ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, the firm offers equities and fixed income sales and trading services, and provides access to a range of debt and equity securities, derivative products and financing opportunities across the capital spectrum for corporate, sovereign and institutional clients.

Picard Angst AG (Picard Angst) is the asset management subsidiary of Picard Angst Holding AG in Switzerland. Founded in 2003 by Ronald P. Angst and Maurice Picard, the firm is located in Pfäffikon and provides institutional clients with a range of asset management services including structured products, investment funds and individual asset management mandates.

Founded in 2003, Stifel Schweiz AG is a full-service investment bank. Part of Stifel Financial Corp., the Swiss company is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with offices in multiple locations. The company provides a range of investment banking services.

Redalpine Venture Parners AG (Redalpine) is an independent venture capital investment firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2006.

UBS AG (Wealth Management Research) is the investment research division of UBS AG, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, the firm provides corporate, institutional and wealth management clients in-depth cross-asset research, along with access to equities, foreign exchange, precious metals and selected rates and credit markets, through its business units.

Actieninvest AG is a Swiss independent asset management company for private investors that provides wealth management services committed to clients' interests. The company is based in Zurich, Switzerland, and has subsidiaries in Switzerland. The company offers personal support and has extensive experience in the holistic management of fixed assets, ensuring a long-term relationship with clients. Actieninvest maintains excellent relationships with renowned Swiss banking institutions, offering clients permanently advantageous conditions for their personal investment. The company implements the jointly developed investment policy based on a limited administrative power of attorney, and the fee structure is simple and transparent. Actieninvest also provides holistic support to families, including the structuring and support of assets, administrative, accounting, and other supporting functions. The company was founded in 1987, and Claudio Pedrett has been the CEO of the company since 2001.

Commerzbank AG (Broker) (Commerzbank-Broker) is the brokerage division of Commerzbank AG (ETR: CBK) in Germany. In 2009, following Commerzbank's acquisition of Dresdner Kleinwort the group created a Corporates & Markets platform which integrated the business of Dresdner Kleinwort GmbH-Investment Management. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Commerzbank-Broker provides trade solutions to multinational corporations, institutional investors, public entities, SMEs and private clients. They also offer risk management and structured financing solutions.

zCapital AG (zCapital) is an independent Swiss asset management firm which was established in 2008. Based in Zug, the firm specializes in Swiss equities and manages the zCapital Swiss Small & Mid Cap Fund and the zCapital Swiss Dividend Fund. They are a socially responsible investor which donates a portion of the fees they earn to a range of charities.

Talence Gestion SAS is an independent French investment management firm which was founded in 2010 by Régis Lefort, Didier Demeestère and Cathy Jeffrey. Located in Paris, Talence Gestion provides asset management services to individual and institutional investors. To align interests, the firm’s partners personally invest their savings in the funds they manage.

Globalance Bank AG is an independent, Swiss private banking firm which was founded by Reto Ringger and David Hertig in 2011. Headquartered in Zurich, the firm provides wealth management services to private clients, families and foundations.

BERGOS AG (Research) (BERGOS-Research) is the investment research division of BERGOS AG, a private bank headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. They are ultimately owned by Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG in Germany. Founded in 1988, BERGOS-Research provides equity research analysis for their clients.

Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG (Investment Management) (J. Safra Sarasin-IM) is the investment management division of Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG, a private banking firm headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Founded in 1841, the firm is owned by J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG, which is ultimately held by JS International Holdings Ltd. in The Bahamas. J. Safra Sarasin-IM actively manage assets for private and institutional clients.

Memo Therapeutics AG develops recombinant immunoglobulins and human-derived monoclonal antibodies. Its products include human antibodies, human immune repertoire analysis, classic antibody discovery and pipeline. The company was founded by Christoph Esslinger on November 29, 2012 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Interaction Partners AG operates as a consulting company. It offers investor access events, investor relations customer relationship management and investor advisory services. The company was founded by Kilian Maier in 2016 and is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

Genialis, Inc. develops software for biologists in solving complex analyses. The software helps in automation of data and analyzing task for exploring and sharing the results. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Mushlabs GmbH is a technology-driven company, which produces food from edible mushroom mycelia. The company was founded by Mazen Rizk and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Better Dairy Ltd. operates in the dairy industry. The British company was founded in 2020 by Jevan Nivasa Nagarajah and Christopher Robert Reynolds. Jevan Nivasa Nagarajah has been the CEO since 2020.

WF World Fund Management GmbH (WF World Fund Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021. The firm is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Part of Mutuelle Vaudoise Société Coopérative, neocredit.ch AG is a platform that provides business loan services. The company is based in Bern, Switzerland. The CEO of the Swiss company is Vincent van Seumeren. neocredit.ch was acquired by Vaudoise Assurances Holding SA on July 05, 2022.

Luya Foods AG is a Swiss company that specializes in producing vegan meat substitutes. Luya Foods is based in Zollikofen, Switzerland. The company's products are known for being tender, juicy, and flavorful. The company prides itself on being 100%% Swiss made and 100%% vegan.