Sharon Mao

KAS Direct LLC engages in the development of health and wellness products for consumers and retail partners. It offers foaming dish and bottle soaps, dish washer detergents, foaming hand soaps, cleaners, toy and highchair cleaners, wipes, air fresheners and alcohol free foaming hand sanitizers; and disposable diapers for babies. The firm also provides canine supplements for dogs; health and nutritional supplements for companion animals, and household and grooming products for pets. The company was founded by Kevin A. Schwartz and Keith A. Garber in 2002 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Krave Pure Foods, Inc. produces jerkys that are gluten-free and devoid of nitrites, monosodium glutamate, and corn syrup. Its products include basil citrus turkey, garlic chili pepper beef, and black cherry barbecue pork. The company was founded by Jonathan Sebastiani in 2009 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Blaze Pizza LLC produces and distributes pizza. The company was founded by Elise Wetzel and Rick Wetzel in 2011 and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

Suja Life LLC provides nutritional supplements. It offers organic, cold-pressured juices, and smoothies to food markets, sprouts, and other selected grocery stores. The company was founded by Jeffrey Dean Church, James W. Brennan, Eric M. Ethans, and Annie Lawless in May 2012 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Alyk, Inc. manufactures customized tampons for feminine care. Its products include applicator tampons, ultra thin pads with wings, and ultra thin liners. The company was founded by Jordana Kier and Alexandra Friedman in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Carlyle Group LP (Global Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in the year 1990 by William E. Conway, Jr. and Daniel A. D'Aniello. The firm 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.

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.

CircleUp Advisors LLC (CircleUp Advisors) is a venture capital subsidiary of Brightflow AI. Inc founded in 2011 by Ryan Caldbeck and Rory Eakin. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Lessing's, Inc. distributes food and beverages products. It operates catering halls and several restaurants across Long Island. The company was founded by Maxwell Lessing in 1890 and is headquartered in Great River, NY.

Inform Technologies, Inc. develops content solutions. Its applications use artificial intelligence to discern meaning and context, driving opportunities for content creation, curation, distribution, and monetization. The company was founded by Neal D. Goldman in August 2004, and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Seguin Partners LLC (Seguin Partners) is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 2007 by Martin C. Madden and Chris E. Needham. The firm is headquartered in Lynnfield, Massachusetts.

The Honest Kitchen, Inc. manufactures and supplies pet food products. Its dogs food include grain free food, whole grain food, epicurean food, minimalist food, base mixes, treats and supplements. The firm’s cats food include grain free food, treats and supplements. The company was founded by Lucy Postins and Charlie Postins in 2002 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

CleanBrands LLC designs and manufactures allergy bedding-barrier products. It offers mattress and pillow encasements, allergy free and travel pillows, and duvet encasements; and waterproof protection products, pillows, pillow covers, bedding sets, bedding, furniture covers and window panels. The company was founded by Gary Goldberg in 2006 and is headquartered in Warwick, RI.

Sycamore Partners Management LP (Sycamore Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2011. The firm is headquartered in New York.

AUA Private Equity Partners LLC (AUA Private Equity) is a private equity founded in 1998 by Andrew Unanue. The firm is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Snooze Import Export LLC owns and operates restaurants. It focuses on creating a sustainable restaurant environment and working with local vendors to source fresh ingredients. The company was founded by Jon Schlegel and Adam Schlegel on April 2, 2006 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Nudestix, Inc. provides beauty products. It offers skin-saving vitamins, antioxidants and moisturizers. The company was founded by Jenny Frankel, Taylor Frankel and Ally Frankel and is headquartered in North York, Canada.

Melitas Ventures LLC (Melitas Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Nebari Holdings LLC founded in 2017 by Alexandre Constantin Malamatinas. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Clio LLC manufactures food products. The company is headquartered in Roselle, NJ.

Pacifica Beauty LLC manufactures and retails body, skin care and perfumes. The company is headquartered in Carpinteria, CA.

BVP Management Company LLC (BVP) is a private equity firm founded in 2019 by Steve M. Lebowitz. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Athletic Brewing Holding Co. LLC is a company that crafts non-alcoholic beer for beer enthusiasts who enjoy the taste of great beer without the alcohol. The company is based in Stratford, CT and has subsidiaries in the UK and the United States. The company is revolutionizing the beer industry by proudly brewing craft non-alcoholic beer and hop-infused sparkling water. The CEO of the company is William Shufelt.

Safely, Inc. offers eco-friendly laundry and cleaning products made with plant-powered ingredients. The company is based in Menlo Park, CA and was founded in 2011 by Emma Grede. The company's natural laundry detergent and hand sanitizer, developed by experts and endorsed by Kris Jenner, are gentle on skin and free of harsh chemicals.

Momo Orchard Holdings, Inc. retails instant noodles, seasonings, and sauces. The company is based in New York, NY. The CEO of the company is Marguerite Z. Mariscal.