Brian C. Lavelle

Founded in 1976, Apax Partners, Inc. is a venture capital/private equity firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of London-based Apax Partners LLP

Amscan Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company with interest in the distribution of party goods. It caters paper and plastic tableware, metallic and latex balloons, accessories, novelties, costumes, other garments, gifts and stationery sectors. The company is headquartered in Elmsford, NY.

Summit Partners LP (Summit Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Gregory Avis, Roe Stamps and Stephen Woodsum. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

TransDigm, Inc. designs and manufactures aircraft components. Its products include ignition systems, gear pumps, mechanical/electromechanical actuators, power conditioning devices, hold-open rods and locking devices, engineered connectors, and cockpit security devices. The company was founded by Douglas W. Peakcock and W. Nicholas Howley on September 27, 1993 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

SkillSoft Ltd. provides integrated enterprise electronic learning solutions and technology services. The firm offers e-Learning and performance support solutions for global enterprises, government, education and small to medium-sized businesses. It enables business organizations to maximize business performance through a combination of comprehensive e-learning content, online information resources, flexible learning technologies and support services. The company was founded by Charles E. Moran, Jerald A. Nine, Jr., Mark A. Townsend, and Lee Ritze on October 15, 1997 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. designs and manufactures injection molding equipment. Its products include systems, hot runners/controllers, molds, and software. It offers extension protection plan, machine audits and refurbishment, encore, pro-act, shotscope NX and express conversion services. The firm serves the beverage packaging and closures, specialty closures, medical, thinwall packaging, consumer electronics, and automotive markets. The company was founded by Robert Schad in 1953 and is headquartered in Bolton, Canada.

Alert 360 Opco, Inc. provides security alarm installation and monitoring services. The firm specializes in interactive security, video monitoring, energy management and home security. The company was founded by Harry Schenk and Mark Wilson in 1973 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK.

Party City Holdings Inc. engages in the supply of party goods. It offers costumes, accessories, and decorations. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Elmsford, NY.

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.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Berkshire Partners LLC (Berkshire Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC founded in 1986 by Christopher Clifford, Carl Ferenbach, Russel L. Epker, Brad Bloom and Richard Lubin. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

GTCR LLC (GTCR) is a private equity firm founded in 1980 by Charlie Thomas. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Asurion LLC provides consumer technology protection services. It offers mobile protection, extended warranty, and soluto services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

HMT LLC provides aboveground storage tank solutions. The firm offers tank repair and maintenance, floating roof and seal repair, installation services, fabrication services, project management and turnkey, calibration services, and engineering services. The company was founded by Roger W. Thiltgen in 1978 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, TX.

Madison Dearborn Partners LLC (Madison Dearborn Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1992 by John A. Canning Jr., Paul J. Finnegan, Samuel M. Mencoff, Robin P. Selati, James N. Perry Jr. and Timothy P. Sullivan. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Skillsoft Ireland Ltd. is a pioneer in the fields of learning and talent management. It provides cloud-based learning solutions for its customers worldwide, ranging from global enterprises, government, and education to mid-sized and small businesses. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

AmSafe Global Holdings, Inc. engages in the manufacture of aviation seatbelts and other safety restraints products. The company was founded in 1985 and headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Consolidated Precision Products Corp. manufactures engineered components and sub-assemblies for the commercial aerospace, military, and industrial markets. Its capabilities include sand core production; CNC (computer numerical control) and conventional machining; solidification modeling, tool design and construction; rapid prototyping; and painting and coating. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

FoodChain ID Group, Inc. engages in the provision of testing and certification services for food and agricultural products. It also offers inspection and consulting services. The company was founded by John Fagan in 1996 and is headquartered in Fairfield, IA.

Engineering Solutions & Products, Inc. provides engineering, technical and consulting services. The company was founded on September 12, 2005 and is headquartered in Eatontown, NJ.

PT Profesional Telekomunikasi Indonesia owns and operates telecommunication towers for wireless operators. The company was founded on January 3, 2003 and is headquartered in Bandung, Indonesia.

FineLine Technologies, Inc. develops barcode ticketing software solutions. It offers tickets for private label branding, such as labels, hang tags, pocket flashers, joker tags, size strips, carton labels, and promotional tags. The company was founded by Richard Stamper and Richard Jaynes in 1998 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA.

Part of Partners Group Holding AG, Metro Tech Service Corp. is an American company that provides facilities services. The company is based in Schaumburg.

Parts Town LLC engages in the sale of restaurant parts and accessories for commercial kitchens through its online store and through referrals from customers, manufacturers, and service companies. The company was founded by Bill Reedy in 1987 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Denergy, Inc. engages in designing and marketing of footwear, sports and fitness products. The company was founded on May 10, 1988 and is headquartered in Key West, FL.

Torres Unidas Management Co. provides solutions and services for communication towers and cellular infrastructure. Its services include site acquisition, permissions, leasing space, maintenance, build-to-suit and site management. The company is headquartered in Hollywood, FL.

APX Group Holdings, Inc. engaged in the development of smart home technology. Its smart home platform allows users to engages with people at its front door; view live and recorded video inside and outside of home; control thermostats, locks, lights, and garage doors; and proactively manage the comings and goings of family, friends, and strangers. It operates through the United States and Canada geographical segments. The company was founded by Todd R. Pedersen in 1999 and is headquartered in Provo, UT.

Harvey Tool Co. LLC provides services and solutions to manufacturing and metalworking industries. Its brands include Harvey tool, Helical solutions. The company is headquartered in Rowley, MA.

EPWA, Inc. operates as an investment holding company. It provides advisory and financial planning services. The company is headquartered in Torrance, CA.

Pan Massachusetts Challenge, Inc. is a non-profit organization that organizes a bike-a-thon to raise funds for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The private company is located in the US. The American company provides resources to inform riders, volunteers, and donors about PMC fundraising, training, and the impact of their efforts at the institute. 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes to Dana-Farber.

Curriculum Associates LLC engages in the design of research-based print and online instructional materials, screens and assessments, and data management tools. The firm offers distance learning, actionable assessments, differentiating instruction, data-driven classrooms, blended mathematics curriculum, supporting English learners, and equity in learning. The company was founded by Frank E. Ferguson in 1969 and is headquartered in North Billerica, MA.