Ranjan K. Ramparia

IBIS Media VCT 1 Plc acts as venture capital fund which invests in smaller unquoted, AIM listed & OFEX traded media companies located in the UK. The investment criteria include sustainable business model, competitive advantage, strong management teams and organic revenue growth potential. It provides financing for acquisitions, MBOs, MBIs, Pre-IPO, and expansion stage capital requirements. The company was founded on December 21, 2005 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Association of Investment Cos. is based in London, UK. The British company represents and provides investor data on closed-ended funds, including investment trusts and venture capital trusts (VCTs). The non-profit company was founded in 1932. Richard William Stone has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Schroder Investment Management (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Schroder-HK) is the fund management subsidiary of Schroder International Holdings (Bermuda) Ltd., ultimately held by international asset management group Schroders Plc (LSE: SDR, ADR: SHNWY) in Great Britain. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Schroder-HK was founded in 1971 and manages mutual funds for institutions, government-linked organizations, private clients and unit trusts.

Part of MWB Group Holdings Plc, O2 is a British company that offers a non-carbonated, keto-friendly recovery drink blended with oxygenated water and electrolytes to help athletes recover faster without compromising their health. The private company is based in Marylebone, UK. O2 aims to make recovery more accessible, enjoyable, and convenient for athletes who work out like elite athletes but do not take the time to recover like the pros. The recovery drink was developed by a physician and a CrossFit trainer to help athletes spend less time recuperating and more time accomplishing their goals. For more information, visit drinko2.com and follow @drinko2recovery on Instagram.

Equity Development Ltd. is an investment research firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Brian Basham in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Equity Holdings Ltd., which is owned by Bashco Ltd. Equity Development provides investors of all types with freely available equity research and direct access to quoted companies’ management.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting services. The company was founded on April 6, 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Rothschild Concordia SAS, NM Rothschild & Sons (Hong Kong) Ltd. is a Chinese company that provides merchant, investment, private banking and stock broking services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Student Loans Co. Ltd. provides financial support services for people studying at universities and colleges throughout. The private company is based in Glasgow, UK. The British company is ultimately controlled by the Government of United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1989. Chris Larmer has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Mercia Fund Management Ltd. (Mercia Fund) is a private equity subsidiary of Mercia Asset Management Plc founded in 1999 by Mark Andrew Payton, Timothy R. Hazell and Everard Mascarenhas. The firm is headquartered in Warwickshire, Great Britain.

Ploughshare Innovations Ltd. provides technology development and transfer services for the United Kingdom ministry of defense. The firm offers technologies to the life science, defence, cyber, biometrics, detection, diagnostics and electronics industries. The company was founded on March 22, 2002 and is headquartered in Stockbridge, the United Kingdom.

The Local Data Co. Ltd. delivers database retail intelligence for desktops. The firm provides services to retail and leisure operators, investors and landlords, and local government, councils and bids sectors. The company was founded by Barnaby Oswald and Toby Robertson in 2003 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) was founded in 1983 and is based in London, UK. The BVCA is the voice of private capital in the UK and supports its members to help companies grow and achieve their long-term ambitions, creating value for the country both economically and socially. The BVCA provides information on private equity and venture capital, institutional investors, ESG and responsible investment, diversity and inclusion, and policy. The BVCA also conducts research, publishes reports, and hosts events. The BVCA's mission is to promote diversity and inclusion within the industry and support firms to build inclusive environments in which everyone can thrive.

Richmond Housing Partnership Ltd. operates as a non-profit organization which provides affordable housing. It offers housing for rent, principally for individuals and families who are unable to rent or buy on the open market, and providing supported housing for people who need additional housing related support. The organization was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Teddington, the United Kingdom.

The Grammar School at Leeds is a leading independent co-educational day school based on the diamond model of learning. The non-profit company is based in Leeds, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The school offers academic facilities and an enrichment program to support students in developing study skills and personal qualities for success after school. The school also provides wraparound care for primary school students in North Leeds, Harrogate, and surrounding areas.

Community Foundation Serving Tyne & Wear & Northumberland is a charitable organization that awards grants to various community causes in the region. The non-profit company is based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. The British company's aim is to match generous people with the right community causes. The CEO of the company is Rob Williamson.

Stifel Nicolaus Europe Ltd. (SNEL) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1999 and do-business-as Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Ltd. (KBW). They are a subsidiary of Stifel Europe Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) in the US. SNEL provides Pan-European equity research and sales and trading products for their institutional clients.

Jefferies International Ltd. (JIL) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Holdings II Ltd., ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF) in the US. JIL provides broking services to various investors.