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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.

The American National Red Cross provides blood collections and disaster relief services. The firm provides neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, emergency assistance, disaster relief and education. It offers compensate services such as support and comfort for military members and their families, the collection, processing and distribution of blood products, educational programs that promote health and safety, and international relief and development programs. The company was founded by Clarissa Harlowe Barton in 1881 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

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.

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.

BabyCenter LLC is an online media company that provides information on conception, pregnancy, birth, and early childhood development for parents. The firm also offers on-the-go products, activities and plays, feeding, health and safety, baby toddler care, diapering, and nursery products. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

eMusic.com, Inc. provides online digital music services. It sells downloadable audiobooks from all major audiobook publishers. The company has operations in Europe, Canada, and the United States. The company was founded by Gene Hoffman Jr., Robert H. Kohn and Gary Culpepper and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Meijer, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets and pharmacies. It offers various products in the areas of baby and toddler, clothing and accessories, crafts and art supplies, electronics and computers, furniture and home products, garden and outdoor, gift cards, groceries, health and beauty, home utility and care, jewelry and watches, kitchen and dining, pet supplies, sporting goods, toys, games and bikes, and video games, as well as fresh produce and meat, pharmaceutical products, and apparel. The company was founded by Frederik Gerhard Hendrik Meijerand in 1934 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Academy Ltd. owns and operates sporting goods stores. Its products include hunting, fishing and camping equipment, gear along with sports and leisure products, and footwear and apparels for various sports and outdoors activities. The company was founded in 1938 by Max Gochman and is headquartered in Katy, TX.

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.

The Retail Industry Leaders Association operates a membership organization for retailers. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA.

Livestrong Foundation aims to empower the cancer community to address the unmet needs of cancer survivors through collaboration, knowledge-sharing and partnerships. The organization develops evidence-based solutions to address both the common and unique problems survivors are facing. It conducts campaigns as well as offer services and materials to those who are supporting cancer patients. The Foundation was founded by Lance Armstrong in 1997. Its headquarters are located in Austin, TX.

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.

Animal Rescue League of Boston, Inc. engages in animal rescue. Its services include surrender, pet behavior, pet health, community programs, and pine ridge cemetery. The company was founded by Anna Harris Smith in 1899 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

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.

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.

Found Animals Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization that aims to keep pets and people together. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company's mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners through various programs and initiatives.

Sam's Club, Inc. is a membership organization that operates to provide its members with various benefits. The American company was founded in 1962.

Leap Pet Venture Studio LLC (Leap Pet Venture Studio) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Stephen Plumlee, Winson Wong and Aimee Gilbreath. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

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.