Cory Tincher

Norris, Perne & French LLP (NPF) is a private wealth management firm and registered investment advisor headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm was founded in 1933 by Abbott Norris, Ford Perné & Charles French. NPF provides advisory services to individuals, banks, foundations, endowments, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and other business entities, school districts and state or municipal governments.

Goldman Sachs International (GSI) is the Great Britain-based, wholly-owned brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Group UK Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm was founded in 1988 and formerly known as Trushelfco Ltd. Headquartered in London, GSI provides prime brokerage, securities lending, futures services and financing services for a range of clients such as corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net worth individuals.

Grand Circus Detroit LLC operates training centre. It offers training, co-working and event hosting services. The company was founded by Damien Rocchi and Bradley Hoos in 2013 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Play Versus, Inc. operates as an esports competition platform. The company was founded by Theodore Kantor and Josh Weinstein in 2012 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

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.

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.

Fitch Ratings, Inc. is a global rating agency and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by John Knowles in 1913 as Fitch Publishing Co. They are a subsidiary of Fitch Group, Inc., ultimately owned by The Hearst Family Trust. Fitch Ratings seeks to provide independent and prospective credit opinions, research and data to the world's credit markets. Their approach is based on a foundation of local market experience that covers capital markets in over 150 countries. The firm's ratings analysis and rating decisions are based on established criteria, methodologies and ratings definitions which they apply in a consistent manner. Fitch Ratings provides coverage of the following markets: Economics, Banks, Insurance, Sovereigns, Corporates, Structured Finance, Public Finance – International, Public Finance – US, Infrastructure & Project, and Finance.

HelloWorld, Inc. engages in the creation of campaigns for mobile, social media, and websites. Its solutions encompass auction, points-based rewards, integrated platform, continuity, punch card, community, promotion overlays, social loyalty, and mobile loyalty. The company was founded by Joshua M. Linkner in 1999 and is headquartered in Southfield, MI.

Blackford Capital LLC (Blackford Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Martin W. Stein. The firm is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan with an office in Hong Kong.

EquaTerra, Inc. provides advisory services in information technology (IT) and business process transformation. It offers advisory services in the areas of finance and accounting, human resources, information technology, real estate services and facilities management, supply chain, procurement, business processes and shared services. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Rocket Mortgage LLC provides retail mortgage lending services. It offers fixed and adjustable rate loans, refinancing, reverse mortgage, and federal and veteran housing plans. The company was founded by Dan Gilbert in 1985 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MI.

RDV Corp. operates as a private investment and financial management company. Its services include investment management, tax, personal services, estate planning, and foundation administration services. The company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Mercantile Bank of Michigan provides financial products and services. The firm offers checking, savings, and student accounts. Its lending portfolio includes mortgage loan products; consumer loans, such as home equity, automobile, recreational vehicle, personal, and overdraft protection loans; and business loans comprising small business administration financing options. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Van Andel Institute provides biomedical research and education services. Its services include antibody production, spectral karyotyping, immunostaining and mouse modeling, animal imaging, computational biology, flow cytometry, germline modification and cytogenetics, mass spectrometry and proteomics, microarray technology, sequencing, vivarium, xenotransplantation and michigan animal consortium, as well as analytical, cellular and molecular microscopy services. The company was founded by Jay van Andel and Betty Van Andel in 1996 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Rockbridge Growth Equity Management LP (Rockbridge Growth Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Dan Gilbert, Brian Hermelin, and Kevin Prokop. The firm is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

Charter Private Capital Management, Inc. (Charter Private Capital) is a venture capital/private equity, subsidiary of Charter Capital Holdings, Inc. founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Michigan Accelerator Fund I LP seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the United States, primarily in Michigan. The fund targets companies with strong intellectual properties, large market opportunities, strong management teams, clear path to profits, and scalable business models. It focuses on companies operating in the fields of life sciences technology, advanced automotive, manufacturing and materials technology, homeland security and defense technology and alternative energy technology. It provides financing for seed and early-stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging from $1 to $2 million.

JACK Entertainment LLC owns and operates casinos. The firm focuses on the development of gaming facilities. The company was founded by Dan Gilbert in 2013 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Marxent Labs LLC develops mobile applications for android and iOS. It offers augmented reality (AR) services that include custom AR effects, 2D and 3D content, 2D and 3D animation, green screen video, X-ray effect, personalized content, API integrations, social sharing ecommerce integration, user registration, promotional codes, game mechanics, geo-location, and content management. The company also provides AR applications and loyalty program integrations that range from in-application AR gaming and AR shoppable print catalogs to interactive advertisements and signage; AR event and campaign application for live events to engaging mobile app campaigns for major brands; mobile application development services; and customizable AR templates. The company was founded by Beck J. Besecker and Barry J. Besecker in June 2011 and is headquartered in Kettering, OH.

Retirement Income Solutions, Inc. (RIS) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The firm was founded by K. Larry Hastie and R. Griffith McDonald in 1992 and became a corporation formed under the laws of the State of Michigan in 1993. RIS provides investment advisory services to individuals, high net-worth individuals, trusts, estates and charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations or other business entities, and not-for-profit entities.

Genius Media Group, Inc. operates as an online guide to the meaning of rap lyrics. Its platform offers rappers and fans share hip-hop lyrics. The firm's users can listen to songs, read their lyrics and click the lines that interests users for pop-up explanations. The company was founded by Mahbod Moghadam, Tom Lehman and Ilan Zechory in October 2009 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

Braeburn Wealth Management LLC is a financial planning and investment management company that offers services such as retirement planning, investment strategies, and college savings plans. The private company is based in Norton Shores, MI. The company also provides assistance with company retirement plans, 401 (K) s, IRAs, Roth 401 (K) s, Roth IRAs, and Social Security planning. The company's goal is to help clients invest with knowledge and discipline throughout their entire lives.

Grow Michigan LLC (Grow Michigan) is a private equity firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Jackson, Michigan.

Sustainability Accounting Standards Board is a non-profit organization, which engages in the development and maintaining of robust reporting standards that enable businesses around the world to identify, manage, and communicate financially material sustainability information to their investors. Its market use include supporters, perspectives and case studies, SASB resources, SASB reporters, firm licensing SASB. The company was founded by Jean Rogers in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Tidal Investments LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and holding firm headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm was founded by Daniel Carlson and Michael Venuto in 2012 as Toroso Investments LLC. They are owned by Toroso Investments Topco LLC. Tidal Investments specializes in ETF focused research, investment strategies and services designed for financial advisors, RIAs, family offices and investment managers.

W.S.C. Sports Technologies Ltd. engages in the development of software engine tool for the sports industry. Its content development engine technology enables the usage of the content for many implementations such as fan engagement, editorial solutions, and automation of production and social distribution workflow. The firm also provides WSC Video Playmaker, a zoom-in platform that provides an interactive video experience for sports fans. The company was founded by Daniel Shichman and Aviv Arnon in 2006 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

StockX LLC operates an online stock market platform of things. It enables users to buy and sell sneakers, watches, handbags, and streetwear. The company was founded by Daniel Gilbert, Greg Schwartz, and Josh Luber in February 2016 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Afore Capital Management LLC (Afore Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Anamitra Banerji and Gaurav Jain. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Gelt Venture Capital (Gelt VC) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016. The firm is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

GuardHat, Inc. manufactures safety equipment. The company was founded by Mikhail Zhavoronkov, Saikat K. Dey, Senni Perumal and Anupam Sengupta and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

100 Thieves LLC operates as a lifestyle, apparel, and e-sports organization. It retails sports apparel through online store. The company was founded by Matthew Haag and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Signal Advisors USA, Inc. engages in the provision of financial advisory and technology solutions. It develops platform for annuity and life insurance distribution. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Lakewood Hughes Group LLC (Lakewood Hughes Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2020 by James V. Buzzitta and Gregory J. Corona. The firm is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Banana Capital Management LLC (Banana Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Turner Novak. The firm is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Ascend Vietnam Ventures(Ascend Vietnam) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Binh Tran and Eddie Thai. The firm is headquartered in Vietnam.