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Spectrum Equity Management LP (Spectrum Equity) is an independent Private Equity firm founded in 1993 by Bill Peter Collatos and Brion Blackwell Applegate. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with an additional office in California.

Blue Bottle Coffee, Inc. owns and operates a chain of specialty coffee shops. It operates coffee shops in San Francisco and New York. The firm also sells coffee products online. The company was founded by W. James Freeman and Bryan Meehan in August 2002 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

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.

Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Culver Franchising System, Inc. owns and operates a chain of restaurants. Its burgers, fresh frozen custard, chicken, sandwiches, snacks, shakes, malts, floats, soups, and salad. The company was founded by Craig Culver, Lea Culver, George Culver, and Ruth Culver in 1984 and is headquartered in Prairie du Sac, WI.

Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is an American company that manages food, beverage, household, and personal care products for companies worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company focuses on health and wellness, particularly reducing childhood obesity by being transparent with food labels and educating youth about their relationship with food. GMA Brands provides expert reviews on meal brands and comparison articles to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

International Fund for Animal Welfare, Inc. provides animal rescue services. It offers welfare of wild and domestic animals by reducing commercial exploitation of animals, protecting wildlife habitats, and assisting animals in distress throughout the world. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Yarmouth Port, MA

Prospanica works to prepare Hispanics for leadership positions throughout the U.S. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Part of Ford Motor Co., Ford of Mexico is a car manufacturer.

Alameda County Community Food Bank distributes nutritious food to low income county residents. The firm offers hunger and nutrition education programs. It promotes policies to benefit low-income residents. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Wine.com LLC operates wine stores through online. The firm offers wines, wine gifts, gift baskets, corporate gifts, and monthly wine clubs. The company was founded by Michael J. Osborn in 1998 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

TE Connectivity Corp. manufactures and distributes electronic and passive components. It offers antennas, application tooling, cable assemblies, connectors, fiber optics, heat shrink tubing, power systems, relays, switches, sensors, and wires and cables. The company was founded on February 15, 1989 and is headquartered in Berwyn, PA.

Redco Foods, Inc. manufactures and distributes dessert mixes and teas. It specializes in red rose tea, salada tea, teekanne tea and junket desserts. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Little Falls, NY.

International Fund for Animal Welfare, Inc. operates as a animal welfare and conservation charities. It works to rescue individual animals, safeguard populations, preserve habitat, and advocate for greater protections. The company is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.

The Grain Foods Foundation (GFF) is a group that provides research-based information and resources to members, partners, influencers, policymakers, and consumers through various communication channels such as conferences, webinars, research tools, and social media. The non-profit company is based in Washington. GFF is committed to bringing fact-based information and common sense to the consumer.

American Cleaning Institute is a company that emphasizes the importance of reading product labels before use to ensure safe and effective use. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company specializes in the chemistry of cleaning and the use of surfactants in detergents and other cleaning products. Melissa Hockstad has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

EdgiLife Media, Inc. operates an online community for food lovers that helps users discover recipes and food products. It offers beverages, chocolate, breakfast bars and pastries, condiments and sauces, chips and snacks, coffee, gluten-free, quick meals, energy supplements, and sweets and treats. The company was founded by Aihui Ong on April 14, 2009 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

International Fund For Animal Welfare (IFAW) is an organization that focuses on fresh thinking and bold action for animals, people, and the environment. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company approachs issues from different angles to find solutions that benefit all parties involved. The company was founded in 1992. Azzedine Thomas Downes has been the CEO of the company since 1997.

The Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) advocates for greater representation of Latinx individuals in corporate governance to promote diversity and inclusion. The private company is based in Washington. The American company's mission is to advance multicultural boardrooms that promote equity and corporate social responsibility. The company was founded in 2013 by Patricia Salas Pineda. The CEO is Ozzie Gromada Meza.

Intacta Consulting Group LLC provides business consulting services. The private company is based in Wind Gap, PA. The company was founded by Debobrata Mukherjee.

Awesome Office, Inc. provides snack delivery services. It delivers healthy snacks, beverages, and coffee in houses and offices. The company was founded by Sean Kelly and Andy Mackensen in 2014 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

XFactor Ventures (XFactor Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Exeter Venture Management Company LLC founded in 2017 by Anna B. Palmer and Chip M. Hazard. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Petmedix Ltd. engages in developing therapeutics industry. It focuses on animal health by developing antibody therapeutics. The company was founded by Thomas Weaver and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.

Raise Holdings Technologies, Inc. offers a digital fundraising platform that streamlines the fundraising process, providing digital due diligence and machine-generated valuation for companies. The company is based in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded by Marvin H. Coleby and Eugene Mutai. The platform offers cap table, fundraising, and compliance features all in one place. The platform has been used by hundreds of startups across Africa to start and grow faster. The Kenyan company offers bank-grade security and multiple permission levels for viewing and editing for users of all types. Additionally, the company provides learning and education for startups on all things equity, startups, and valuations. The platform also offers resources on structuring the perfect pitch, compliance, and equity management. Marvin H. Coleby has been the CEO since incorporation.

Transform Capital (Transform Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Transform Capital/NPO/ founded in 2018 by Sean Foote and Jonathan Ebinger. The firm is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Columbia Technology Ventures (Columbia Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York founded in 1982. The firm is headquartered in New York.