Our mission remains the same today as when we opened our doors: to be a firm where every action we take, every investment strategy we employ, every decision we make, puts clients first. To award professionals an ownership stake in the company so that everyone sees their interests as aligned with our clients' long-term success. To be a firm that…

S. Goldman Advisors, LLC operates as a financial advisory firm. The Company offers investment banking, sales and trading, investment management

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands…

Commodities trading firm. At Bunge (www.bunge.com, NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. With more than two centuries of experience, unmatched global scale and deeply rooted relationships, we work to put quality food on the table, increase sustainability where we operate,…

Craig-Hallum is an institutional research, trading and investment banking boutique owned and operated by experienced professionals who share a common belief that this business is all about performance. The bank's mission is to: Help institutional clients make money. Provide investment banking clients access to capital and strategic advice in order…

Commonfund is the only institutional investment firm that delivers solutions for strategic investors within both the nonprofit and pension investment communities. Commonfund was founded in 1969 with a two-part mission, to create investment solutions for nonprofits that previously did not have the scale and access to the best managers. As…

Schonfeld Group Holdings traces its beginnings to 1988 when Steven Schonfeld founded a proprietary trading firm that quickly became one of Wall Street’s most unique and profitable trading firms, establishing itself as a leader in the field of short-term trading. Beginning with a handful of traders, the firm now allocates capital to hundreds of…

JP Global Capital Management is a US-based, professional alternative Asset Management firm. JPCM is a private equity company that specializes in the acquisition and operation of middle market manufacturing, health care, commodity brokerage and other types of value-added distribution and service companies.

Prudential Private Capital is the private capital arm of Prudential Financial and one of the largest private debt investors in the world with ~$98 billion in assets under management. 

Landmark Ventures is a leading strategic and financial advisory firm offering a unique combination of venture development and investment banking services with years of experience developing strategies to successfully advise, grow and drive strategic exits for a diverse portfolio of technology businesses.

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a public research university in the Westwood district of Los Angeles, California, United States. It became the Southern Branch of the University of California in 1919, making it the second-oldest undergraduate campus of the ten-campus University of California system. It offers 337 undergraduate…

3-sigma Value Investment Management, a New York-based investment firm managed by Benjamin Weinger. 3-sigma Value launched in March 2007 and utilizes a deep-value, fundamental-based, long-short investment strategy. Weinger, the firm’s portfolio manager, previously founded and was CEO of Blackwood, Inc., a trading and software development company.…

Canadian Credit Rating Agency DBRS Morningstar is a full-service global credit ratings business with approximately 700 employees around the world. We’re a market leader in Canada, and in multiple asset classes across the U.S. and Europe. We rate more than 3,000 issuers and nearly 60,000 securities worldwide, providing independent credit ratings…

Our Vision To be “My Walgreens” for everyone in America—the first choice in health and daily living … owning the strategic territory of “well.” Our Mission To be the most trusted, convenient multichannel provider and advisor of innovative pharmacy, health and wellness solutions, and consumer goods and services in communities across America. A…

China Securities Co., Ltd. (CSC) is a nationwide comprehensive securities company approved by China Securities Regulatory Commission(CSRC) and jointly sponsored and established by CITIC Securities Co.,Ltd. and China Jianyin Investment Co., Ltd.. Currently CSC has 117 business outlets located in more than 80 cities in over 20 provinces, being among…

Independent credit research house Smart research guiding global credit investments Founded in 2000, CreditSights is a leading provider of independent corporate bond research. Over 10,000 investment professionals and risk managers at over 1,000 institutions worldwide use our research every day.

Palantir Technologies is working to radically change how groups analyze information. We were founded in 2004 by a handful of PayPal alumni and Stanford computer scientists. Since then we've doubled in size every year while retaining our early-stage values: a startup culture, strong work ethic and rigorous hiring standards. We currently offer a…

Tencent uses technology to enrich the lives of Internet users. Our communications and social platforms Weixin and QQ connect users with each other, with digital content and daily life services in just a few clicks. Our high performance advertising platform helps brands and marketers reach out to hundreds of millions of consumers in China. Our…

Star Mountain Capital, LLC is a private equity firm specializing in lower middle market mezzanine investments, fund of funds, spin out, and restructure. The firm seeks to invest in niche credit-oriented fund managers, small and medium size businesses. It invests in the United States of America. It prefers to invest between $2 million to $20…

Hilliard Lyons Investment Banking utilizes a full-service model that brings "Wall Street" resources and experience to our "Main Street" clients. Our team's breadth and depth of experience in the Middle Market enables us to deliver superior results to public and private companies in the greater Midwest and Southeast. We offer a broad range of…

Ellington Management Group is an investment and advisory firm dedicated to generating attractive, risk-adjusted total returns for our investors. Ellington manages portfolios of agency and non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities and opportunistically invests in other target assets, such as commercial mortgage loans, commercial mortgage-…

OCBC Bank is the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, the oldest of which was founded in 1912. It is now the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s. Recognised for its financial strength…

Established in 1987 in Shenzhen, the forefront of China’s reform and opening-up drive, China Merchants Bank ("CMB") is China’s first joint-stock commercial bank and also the first bank to attend the national experiment for the promotion of China’s banking industry reform driven by endeavors from outside the government.

Private Equity Fund of Funds Pathway is a leading private market fund-solutions provider with over $70 billion in assets under management from private equity, private credit, and infrastructure mandates. Formed in 1991, Pathway creates and manages single- and multi-investor programs for institutional investors worldwide, investing in various…

Madison Street Capital is an international investment banking firm committed to the highest standards of integrity and service in providing corporate financial advisory services, merger and acquisition expertise, financial opinions, and valuation services to publicly and privately held businesses. We have offices in North America, Asia, and Africa…

Providence is the world's leading private equity firm focused on media, communications, information and education investments. Established in 1989, the firm pioneered a sector-based approach to private equity, convinced that a dedicated team of industry experts could build companies of enduring value in the dynamic communications industry. Guided…

HilltopSecurities is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTH). HilltopSecurities represents the combination of two established and successful broker-dealers – Southwest Securities and FirstSouthwest. These two firms were combined in January 2016 as HilltopSecurities, launching a new chapter as the principal broker-dealer…

With a diversified portfolio of approximately €6 billion in assets under management, of which €1 billion is from third parties, Eurazeo is one of the leading listed investment companies in Europe. Its purpose and mission is to identify, accelerate and enhance the transformation potential of the companies in which it invests. The Company covers…

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Eureka Capital Partners is a real estate consultancy and wealth managemnt company offering services such as capital raising, financial restructuring and more. The company has experience with food retailers, gaming companies, pet product providers and a vast array of different businesses.

WILSHIRE ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED is a company based out of 1299 OCEAN AVENUE, USA, United States.

Middle-Market Investment Bank based in Boston, MA G2 Capital Advisors is an integrated multi-product, sector-focused boutique investment bank. G2 delivers unique investment banking solutions and uncompromising advice by pairing highly experienced C-level executives with specialist investment bankers in both growth and stressed situations.

Davis Polk is one of the world’s premier law firms. Known for our skillful work in highly complex matters that are critical to our clients, we offer high levels of excellence and breadth across all our practices and specialties. Our clients, many of them industry and global leaders, rely on the exceptional, collaborative service we deliver through…

BDO Canada LLP is a leading middle market accounting firm that offers assurance and advisory services.

At CohnReznick Capital, we provide superior investment banking services to the sustainability sector. Since 2008, we have executed more than 180 project and corporate transactions for renewable energy assets, valued at over $25 billion in aggregate. We are wholly committed to the clean energy transition and deliver exceptional services for…

Founded in 1990, Exane is an investment company specialising in 3 businesses: - Cash Equities: Under the brand name Exane BNP Paribas, Exane provides institutional investors with a range of services, such as research, sale and execution on European equities. - Equity Derivatives: Exane Derivatives has built a robust structured products franchise,…

Acquiring, developing, and managing quality real estate investments since 1982, USAA Real Estate provides superior returns investing across the risk spectrum, with expertise in office, industrial / logistics, multifamily, retail and hotel assets. As a significant co-investor in all programs, USAA Real Estate maintains an “INVESTOR FIRST” mindset.…

Compagnie Financière Tradition (CFT) is one of the world’s top interdealer broking firms, with a presence in 28 countries. In the last decade, the company has significantly expanded, primarily through organic growth. Acting as a marketplace and an intermediary, CFT facilitates transactions between financial institutions and other professional…

The Tudor Group of companies is a group of affiliated entities engaged in the management of client and proprietary assets. Paul Tudor Jones II formed Tudor Investment Corporation, the first of the Tudor Group companies, in 1980. The Tudor Group manages assets across fixed income, currency, equity and commodity asset classes and related derivative…

Munich Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, primary insurance and insurance-related risk solutions. The group consists of the reinsurance and ERGO business segments, as well as the capital investment company MEAG. We are globally active and operate in all lines of the insurance business.

Independent Oil and Gas investment bank in Houston, TX. It also has a PE arm. We're an international law firm with offices around the world. We were founded in 1896 by twins Edward and Percy Simmons. Since then we’ve never stopped learning, growing and adapting.

7MA provides Investment Banking & Advisory Services to the Business Services and Technology Industries globally. We advise on M&A and private capital transactions, and provide market assessments and benchmarking. As a close knit team with a long history together and a laser focus on our target markets, we help our clients sell their…

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global professional services firm notable for its work in turnaround management and performance improvement of a number of large, high-profile businesses both in the US and abroad such as Lehman Brothers, HealthSouth, Tribune Company, Warnaco, Interstate bakeries, Target, Darden Restaurants and Arthur Andersen.

Carnegie Investment Bank AB (publ) is a leading independent investment bank with Nordic focus. Carnegie generates added value for institutions, companies and private clients in the areas of securities brokering, investment banking, asset and fund management and private banking. The company has approximately 900 employees at offices in eight…

PayPal Holdings, Inc. is an American company operating a worldwide online payments system that supports online money transfers and serves as an electronic alternative to traditional paper methods like checks and money orders. PayPal is one of the world's largest Internet payment companies. The company operates as a payment processor for online…

Maxim Group is a leading investment banking, securities and investment management firm. The Firm provides an array of financial services including: investment banking, equity research, private wealth management, structured products, and global institutional equity, fixed-income and derivative sales & trading to a diverse range of corporate…

We are Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), the asset-management arm of Legal & General Group. Our purpose is to create a better future through responsible investing. We strive to achieve this through a strong sense of partnership with our clients, working together to achieve positive long-term outcomes. We draw on industry-…

Lone Star Funds (“Lone Star”) is a leading private equity firm that seeks investment opportunities in markets that have suffered an economic and/or banking crisis, resulting in a dislocation in asset pricing and value opportunities. Highly disciplined and value-driven, Lone Star focuses on liquidity-constrained but otherwise viable assets. When…

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Colony Capital, LLC is a privately-held independent global real estate investment firm founded in 1991 by Thomas J. Barrack, Jr. Colony Capital has an extensive global footprint and corresponding infrastructure, with over 250 employees operating in a total of 12 offices in the following 9 countries: China, England, France, Italy, Lebanon, South…

Stifel Financial Corp. is a full-service regional brokerage and investment banking firm, established in 1890 and based in St. Louis, Missouri. The Company provides securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services through its wholly owned subsidiaries, primarily Stifel, Nicolaus & Company,…

At Hartford Investment Management Company (HIMCO), our sole business is asset management. Our vision is the pursuit of investment excellence centered on each client’s success, while our mission is to provide tailored investment solutions to our clients, balancing innovation with disciplined risk management, conviction with deliberation and…

Apache Corporation is a large independent oil and gas exploration and production company. Apache Corporation is an independent energy company that explores for, develops and produces natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids. Our mission is to grow a profitable company for the long-term benefit of our shareholders by building a portfolio of…

Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. is a leading Canadian investment firm providing discretionary  investment management services to private individuals, charitable foundations, endowments and  pension funds. Our clients are located in North America and the UK. We employ a value  investment approach with a quality bias. In short, we attempt to buy…

CVCapital is a leading full-service investment banking firm for cross-border and Asia-focused M&A and strategic financing transactions. Headquartered in Shanghai, CVCapital has completed over 80 deals since 2015 with a total deal value around USD$10 billion. The firm maintains global coverage with corporate offices in Hong Kong, Munich,…

Crowe LLP (www.crowe.com) is a public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities. The firm and its subsidiaries also help clients make smart decisions that lead to lasting value with its tax, advisory and consulting…

Chopper Trading is a privately owned technology based proprietary trading firm that operates in a range of global markets and trades on several major exchanges. Our corporate headquarters is located in Chicago's Board of Trade building. Founded in 2002, we have over 150 employees worldwide across various disciplines and backgrounds.

Dresner Partners, founded in 1991, is a registered broker-dealer and FINRA member firm providing investment banking solutions to middle market companies. The firm was founded by Steven Dresner in order to introduce sophisticated Wall Street investment banking practices to the middle market. The firm's senior bankers have more than 100 years of…

Dow combines one of the broadest technology sets in the industry with asset integration, focused innovation and global scale to achieve profitable growth and become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company. Our portfolio of performance materials, industrial intermediates and plastics businesses…

TPG Sixth Street Partners is a global finance and investment business with over $33 billion in assets under management. Co-founded in 2009 by Managing Partner Alan Waxman and Sixth Street's management team, the firm’s long-term oriented, highly flexible capital base allows it to invest across industries, geographies, capital structures and asset…

Signal Hill is a privately-held investment banking partnership with a sole focus on growth companies. Its professionals have deep expertise in Information Technology, Media & Internet, Telecom Services & Internet Infrastructure, Communications, Education & Business Services, and Healthcare Services. Signal Hill has more than 60…

The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Sometimes known as the “Old Lady” of Threadneedle Street, the Bank was founded in 1694 with a founding charter that stated its purpose was to “promote the public good and benefit of our people”. The Bank of England’s purpose today reflects that vision first articulated by our founders…

Secondary Private Equity Firm with $10B AUM Landmark Partners specializes in secondary market transactions of private equity, real estate and infrastructure investments, with $28.7 billion of committed capital as of December 31, 2020. Founded in 1989, the firm has one of the longest track records in the industry and is a leading source of…

Triage's staff is expertly trained in all aspects of hospital reimbursement. We provide our clients with education and recommendations to prevent future losses. We derive much of our new business from satisfied customer referrals.

CB Capital Partners is a specialized investment banking firm, which focuses on creating value through customized financial advisory assignments including capital raises, debt placements, strategic and financial partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions transactions. CB Capital Partners' experienced professionals help clients analyze financial…

Financial data, markets intelligence Ipreo was a leading global provider of financial services technology, data and analytics. Ipreo supported all participants in the capital-raising process including banks, public and private companies, institutional and individual investors, as well as research, asset management and wealth management firms.…

Clear Growth Capital (CGC) is a corporate investment bank that provides capital and advisory services to lower middle-market companies. CGC engagements include equity and debt placements, mergers and acquisitions, mezzanine financing, and minority equity options. CGC is industry agnostic and has successfully executed deals in technology, education…

The mission of the Department of Defense is to provide military forces necessary to protect the security of our country. The U.S. military defends the homeland, deters adversaries, and builds security around the world by projecting U.S. influence and working with allies and partners. In case deterrence fails, the U.S. military is prepared to fight…

Midtown Partners & Co., LLC is a leading independent investment bank focused on facilitating growth by providing creative and unique financial solutions to high growth companies within the lower middle market (enterprise values less than $250 million) and emerging market sectors. We pride ourselves on: Client focus Innovative solutions Quality…

A Fortune 300 company, NRG is at the forefront of changing how people think about and use energy. Whether as the largest solar power developer in the country, by building the nation’s first privately funded electric vehicle charging infrastructure or by giving customers the latest smart energy solutions to better manage their energy use, NRG is a…

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR) is a nationwide real estate investment trust and direct lender, providing loan origination and servicing for multifamily, seniors housing, healthcare and other diverse commercial real estate assets. Headquartered in Uniondale, New York, Arbor manages a multibillion-dollar servicing portfolio, specializing in…

Institutional Asset Mgmt   Strategic Investment Group®, a pioneer in dedicated Outsourced CIO (OCIO) solutions since 1987, offers a comprehensive service platform for managing customized portfolios for institutional investors. Our proprietary process combines active portfolio management, rigorous risk management, and open architecture manager…

Weiss Asset Management is an asset management firm located in Boston, MA. We employ deep fundamental and statistical analysis to find undervalued securities throughout the world.

Blackford Capital LLC is a private investment firm that acquires, manages, and grows middle-market manufacturing, distribution, and service companies. We believe that the best opportunities to create significant value are found in companies in need of new capital and new ownership structures. Our goal is to provide attractive exit options for…

HPS Investment Partners is a leading global investment firm that seeks to provide creative capital solutions and generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our clients. We manage various strategies across the capital structure that include syndicated leveraged loans and high yield bonds to privately negotiated senior secured debt and mezzanine…

Asset Management company Since 1926, Loomis, Sayles & Company has helped fulfill the investment needs of institutional and mutual fund clients worldwide. The firm’s performance-driven investors integrate deep proprietary research and integrated risk analysis to make informed, judicious decisions. Using foresight and flexibility, Loomis Sayles…

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future in a technology-driven world. As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough use of technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform,…

SMTB is one of the largest asset managers in Japan, with AUM of USD 474 billion (as of 31st December 2013). SMTB manages a broad spectrum of Japanese Equity products and is well known in Japan as a principal provider of Japanese equity products for corporate and governmental pension funds. Our services: Asset Management ,Real Estate Management ,…

Proven Leadership Since inception, we have endeavored to create a firm that is entirely focused on exceeding our clients' expectations. When co-founding our firm, Hugh McColl (former Chairman and CEO of Bank of America) sought to partner with professionals who shared his passion for winning, providing clients the highest level of service, and…

Global Hunter Securities, LLC (GHS) is a full-service investment bank focusing on natural resources-related sectors including Energy, Metals & Mining, Industrials and Shipping. GHS provides insightful research, innovative capital raising and financial advisory and restructuring services supported by a robust sales and trading staff for both…

Cigna is a global health service and financial company dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and sense of security. Cigna Corporation's operating subsidiaries in the United States provide an integrated suite of health services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and vision care benefits, as well as group…

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. To lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging…

Primary research firm Third Bridge is a global research firm disrupting the traditional investment research market, providing some of the world’s largest hedge funds, mutual funds, private equity funds and management consultancies with unique, human-led insights to help them make better investment decisions. It serves over 1,000 investment firms,…

Real Estate Investment Management Firm Boston Capital, headquartered in Boston, MA, is a real estate investment and advisory firm specializing in equity investments in affordable multifamily housing and market rate apartment communities. Boston Capital’s holdings presently include 1,300 multifamily apartment properties in all 50 states, the…

NorthMarq provides capital solutions for owners of commercial real estate through 33 regional offices coast-to-coast. We offer clients the ideal combination of a strong national company capable of attracting a wide range of capital sources and an organization strategically positioned to provide vital firsthand knowledge of local markets. With an…

The EBRD offers financial products tailored to each client. Prospective clients have to demonstrate that their proposed project or business meets the minimum requirements to be eligible to be considered for EBRD involvement. EBRD financing for private sector projects generally ranges from $5 million to $250 million, in the form of loans or equity…

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is the primary provider of websites for commercial real estate information, analytics and marketing services. Founded in 1987, CoStar conducts expansive, ongoing research to produce and maintain the largest and most comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. Our suite of online services enables…

Asset Management Firm Sands Capital is an active, long-term investor in leading innovative businesses, globally. Our approach combines rigorous fundamental analysis with inspired thinking to identify innovative, high-quality businesses that are creating the future. Through strategies designed to concentrate investment in these businesses, we serve…

Capital One Securities, Inc. is a broker dealer providing investment banking, equity research, institutional sales, and equity trading. Founded in 1990 as the energy boutique Southcoast Capital, bought by Hibernia National Bank and finally acquired by Capital One in 2005, we have serviced more than $100B in capital markets transactions, with…

Founded in 1968, TA Associates is one of the oldest and largest private equity firms in the world. We invest in private companies in exciting industries, with the goal of helping management teams build their businesses into great companies. This mission has been at the heart of TA's approach to investing, and our more than 400 current and former…

Since inception Accordion has gained a reputation as an innovative solution and reliable peer. We have worked tirelessly to truly understand and exceed our client’s goals, rather than simply provide a body. Our success in this mission has started to drive clients to us, some seeking assistance with critical CFO initiatives. In an effort to…

Commercial and Residential Mortgage company. Founded in 1974, CMLS Financial is one of Canada’s largest, independently owned mortgage services companies with offices across the country including Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, London, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Halifax.

Clarion Partners is distinguished by a performance-driven approach, organizational stability and a mandate of accountability to our clients. Investments in high quality properties: office, retail, industrial, multifamily residential and hotel Broad range of real estate strategies across the risk/return spectrum - core, core plus, value-add and…

Sterne Agee is a rare breed. Founded in 1901, Sterne Agee remains one of the few privately-owned brokerage firms in the country. We have survived the many waves of consolidation by sticking to our principles, by hiring and rewarding talent, and by faithfully serving our clients in ways that other firms simply can't or won't. Today, we have offices…

The Swiss Re Group is a leading wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer. Dealing direct and working through brokers, its global client base consists of insurance companies, mid-to-large-sized corporations and public sector clients. From standard products to tailor-made coverage across all lines…

Seaport Global is a full-service, mid-sized independent investment bank that offers capital markets advisory, sales, trading and research services. Headquartered in New York City and New Orleans with offices across the US and in Europe, we pair extensive knowledge and relationships in energy, industrials, shipping and chemicals/refining, with…

Founded in 1969 by Dr Bish Agrawal, ABC Consultants is the pioneer of organized recruitment services in India. Over the past five decades, we have acted as preferred talent acquisition partners to multinationals and leading Indian businesses to emerge as the leading talent solutions provider in India. This combined with our role as trusted…

Dialysis and healthcare The name DaVita is an adaptation of an Italian phrase meaning “giving life.” We give life every day in our centers to those who need kidney care and educate those who may be at risk for kidney disease through educational classes and resources on our website.

As the real estate market changes, borrowers and investors need help navigating new challenges and opportunities. With our strong expertise, global reach, and customized products, we can design and execute a strategy to meet your unique needs. One of the largest commercial, multifamily, and agricultural mortgage lenders and investors with $89.7B…

BlueMountain Capital Management is an asset manager focused on the credit markets and equity derivatives markets. BlueMountain was founded in 2003 by Andrew Feldstein and Stephen Siderow. Feldstein and Siderow are joined by a veteran senior management team with decades of experience. The senior partners have known each other for many years,…