Sydney Sweibel

Optimal Payments, Inc. provides payment processing services. It processes checks, credit card, and debit card payments by phone and over Internet. The firm serves the retail, restaurants, and education sectors. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.

Convergent Investors LLC is an Independent Private Equity/Venture Capital firm founded in 1998. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas and has offices in Houston.

Associated Building Services, Inc. provides professional building services. Its services include janitorial services, clean room protocol, carpet maintenance and restoration, refuse removal and recycling, post-construction cleans, day porters and attendants, painting and maintenance labor, doormat exchange, and re-lamping. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

MetOx Technologies, Inc. develops technology to produce high temperature superconductors. The firm currently holds a non-exclusive worldwide license from the University of Houston to a material (YBCO) developed by the UH at its Texas Center for Superconductivity and an exclusive worldwide license to deposition technology developed by the UH at its Space Vacuum Epitaxy Center. The company was founded by Lou Castellani and Dr. Alex Ignatiev in 1997 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Media Survivors, Inc. operates an online web-based heavy equipment marketing company. The company operates through two segments: Event Marketing and Stock Market Simulation Services. The Event Marketing segment engages in advertising, marketing and brand messaging sales at premium locations and special events throughout the United States of America. The Stock Market Simulation Services segment provides stock market simulations that allow users to practice trading all types of securities, including stocks, options, futures, mutual funds and bonds. It was founded on December 28, 2000 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.

PreCash, Inc. provides payment and transaction processing services. It specializes in real-time payment solutions that convert cash into electronic payments for consumers who do not use traditional payment methods such as credit cards or bank accounts. The firm offers bill payment processing services, prepaid debit card program management services, real-time cash bill payments, prepaid wireless refills, walk-in payments services, and mobile solutions to businesses, financial institutions, consumers, mobile industry and retailers. The company was founded by Matt J. Callanan and David Resnick in 1998 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Part of Fosun International Holdings Ltd., Lanvin Group is a multi-disciplinary industry platform that focuses on in-depth operations and strategic investments in luxury fashion. The company, based in Shanghai, China, provides a complete solution for brands' sustainable growth through brand building, talent recruiting, product development, strategic alliances, channel expansion, and digitalization. Lanvin Group operates under Fosun Fashion Brand Management (FFBM) and aims to create and connect cross-border communities, empower talent, and drive growth. Lanvin Group's brand portfolio includes Lanvin, Wolford, St. John, Caruso, and Tom Tailor. The Chinese company was founded in 2017, and Eric Chan has been the CEO of the company since 2023. Lanvin Group was acquired by Primavera Capital Acquisition Corp. from Fosun International Holdings Ltd. on December 15, 2022, for $155.67 million.

aiOla Ltd. is a company based in Herzliya, Israel that specializes in multilingual speech technology for businesses. The Israeli company's services include AI integration, optimizing operations, embracing data-driven strategies, and maximizing potential. The company has locations in various places and offer hands-free, state-of-the-art voice and image recognition combined with advanced AI models to digitize, automate, and streamline inspection processes. The company was founded by Amir Haramaty and Guy Ernest, with Amir Haramaty serving as CEO since incorporation.

TeleCheck Services, Inc. provides paper and electronic check services. The company offers electronic check acceptance, back office conversion, paper check acceptance, internet check acceptance, telephone acceptance, lockbox payment, check on delivery, and live verify solutions. It provides its services to the retail, financial, grocery and other industries. TeleCheck Services was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Houston, TX

Think Finance, Inc. develops next-generation financial products for consumers using a technology and analytics platform. Its products bridge the gap between payday loans and credit cards. The firm assists its clients by helping them to offer responsible and transparent credit products and also as a trusted advisor in developing sustainable business strategies. Think Finance was founded by Mike Stinson in 2001 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec provides financial services. It offers services related to assurance, financial & management accounting, and taxation. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

TouchTunes Music Corp. operates as a in-venue interactive music and entertainment platform. It offers playdium, vituo and touch tunes TV products. The firm offers interactive, music-on-demand, digital-downloading jukeboxes to the coin-operated machine to bars, restaurants, retailers and other businesses in North America. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Nordic Cultural & Educational Foundation, Optimal Services Group provides computer installation and repair services. The company is based in Saint-Laurent, Canada. Optimal Services Group was acquired by Keycorp Pty Ltd. on October 02, 2006 for $3 million.

Young Presidents' Organization, Chicago Chapter operates as a network of peers that connects members to exchange ideas, learning, and share strategies. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The American company was founded in 1951 by George Victor.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

The Seattle Kraken is the newest franchise in the National Hockey League. The private company is based in Seattle, WA. The company is set to play their inaugural season in 2021-2022 at the Climate Pledge Arena at Center, developed by Oak View Group. The company was founded in 1962 by Jerry Bruckheimer. William Tod Leiweke has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

Fosun Fashion (Shanghai) Consulting Management Co. Ltd. is based in Shanghai, China. Part of Fosun International Holdings Ltd., Fosun Fashion (Shanghai) Consulting Management Co. Ltd. is a Chinese company that provides brand building, talent recruiting, product development, strategic alliances, channel expansion, and digitalization services. Founded in 2019.

Invest In Canada is a Canadian company that specializes in video game production, visual effects (vfx) and animation. The private company works with investors to unlock business ventures and facilitate expansion in Canada's entertainment and media industry. Laurel C. Broten has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Rackspace US, Inc. engages in computer processing and data preparation and processing services. The firm offers managed hosting, managed cloud, application services, professional services, and security and compliance. The company was founded by R ichard Yoo, Pat Condon, Dirk Elmendorf, Morris Miller and Graham Weston in 1998 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

World Marine LLC provides marine and fabrication services. It offers new construction, heavy fabrication, repairs, upgrades, and conversions of all types of vessels and offshore rigs. The company is headquartered in Mobile, AL.

ACON Investments LLC (ACON Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 1996 by Kenneth R. Brotman, Bernard W. Aronson and Jonathan J. Ginns. The firm is headquartered in Washington D.C., the United States with additional offices in Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Bogota, Madrid, Mexico City and Sao Paulo.

Milagro Exploration LLC engages in the acquisition, development and production of oil and gas in mid continent, the Southeast, the Texas Gulf Coast, and South Texas. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Northern Tier Energy LLC engages in oil and gas refining, retail, and pipeline operations. Its products include gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and asphalt which are then marketed to resellers and consumers. The company was founded on June 23, 2010 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Milagro Oil & Gas, Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, exploitation, development, and production of oil and natural gas reserves. The company was founded by Thomas C. Langford, John L. Eells, and Robert L. Cavnar on November 1, 2007 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Part of Marathon Petroleum Corp., Northern Tier Energy GP LLC provides oil and gas refining, retail and transportation services. The company is based in Ridgefield, CT. David L. Lamp has been the CEO of the company since 2014.