Usman Masood

Merrill Lynch Capital Corp. provides various financing services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Reputation.com, Inc. provides online reputation and privacy management services. It offers online reviews, customer surveys, social media, business listings, reputation score, reporting and analytics, and managed services. The company was founded by Michael Fertik, Owen Tripp, Ross Chanin, Raefer Gabriel, and Brian Kelley in 2006 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Hemi Ventures LLC (Hemi Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Amy Gu. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Sutton Capital Holdings Corporation (Sutton Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020. The firm is headquartered in New York, United States.

C.A.R.T.A. operates as a virtual organization that aims to promote transdisciplinary research into human origins. The private company is based in La Jolla, CA.

Klarna, Inc. provides online payment solutions to e-stores. Its technology lets buyers receive ordered goods before any payment is due. The company was founded by Sebastian Siemiatkowski, Victor Jacobsson, and Niklas Adalberth in 2005 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Payward, Inc., also known as Kraken, is a cryptocurrency platform that offers spot trading, staking, regulated derivatives, and index services. The company is based in San Francisco, CA, and has subsidiaries in Australia, United Kingdom, and United States. Kraken's mission is to accelerate the adoption of crypto to achieve financial freedom and inclusion. The platform is trusted by over 10 million individuals, traders, and institutions worldwide, and offers professional 24/7/365 client support. Kraken has set the industry standard for transparency and client trust, and was the first crypto platform to conduct proof of reserves audits. The company was founded in 2011 by Karsten Nilsen and Jesse William Powell, and the CEO is David Ripley.

Anamcara Capital (Anamcara Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Annelie Ajami. The firm is headquartered in Al Maryah Island, United Arab Emirates.

Founded by Dana Telsey in 2008, Telsey Advisory Group LLC (TAG) is an independent equity research and consulting firm focused on the consumer sector, including retail and apparel companies and restaurants. They provide hedge funds, mutual funds, private equity firms and private and public consumer companies the detailed analysis and market context that is necessary to make strategic and investment decisions. TAG covers both US-based and international companies across the consumer landscape, including apparel manufacturers, children and teen retailers, consumer electronics, department stores, discounters, home furnishings, luxury goods, off-price retailers, quick service and specialty restaurants and specialty apparel retailers. Their consulting services include acquisition due diligence, benchmarking, competitive analyses, financial analysis, investor relations functions, market assessments, and valuation.

Thrasio LLC engages in the retailing of consumer products through an online platform. Its products include pet deodorizer, anti-fatigue floor mats, and hiking poles. The company was founded by Joshua Silberstein and Carlos Cashman in 2018 and is headquartered in Walpole, MA.

Lfg Nfts Corp., also known as Autograph, is an NFT platform that offers unique digital collections and experiences for users worldwide. Autograph is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, and is dedicated to bringing together the most iconic brands and legendary names in sports, entertainment, and culture to create bespoke digital collectibles. The company aims to usher in a new era of collecting through a streamlined and inclusive process, authentic and creative products, and exclusive partnerships. The company is co-founded by Tom Brady, Richard Rosenblatt, Dillon Rosenblatt, and Josh Payne, with Dillon Rosenblatt serving as the CEO since incorporation.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative LLC (CZI) is a private foundation headquartered in Redwood City, California. The firm was founded was co-founded by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg in 2015 to help solve some of society’s toughest challenges — from eradicating disease and improving education, to addressing the needs of their local communities. CZI is composed of four funding entities: the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, LLC (the main operational funding vehicle); the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation (a 501(c)(3) private foundation); the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation; and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy, (a 501(c)(4) organization). In addition to traditional grantmaking to support people and organizations working toward their missions in Science, Education, and within their communities, CZI makes venture investments in impact-focused companies, builds tools and products that they can scale and give away for free, and supports capacity building to achieve progress across their work.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

Wells Fargo Securities LLC (WFS) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of EVEREN Capital Corp., ultimately owned by Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). Headquartered in New York, WFS delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, such as a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients.

Fin Venture Capital Management LLC (Fin Venture Capital Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Logan W. Allin. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Audere Capital LLC (Audere Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2023 by Maggie Sprenger and Peter N. Ackerson. The firm is headquartered New York.

Protagonist Management LLC (Protagonist) is a venture capital firm founded in 2022 by George D Bousis, George Ruan and Harry Hurst. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Silversmith Management LP (Silversmith Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2015 by Jim Quagliaroli, Todd MacLean, Lori Whelan and Jeffrey Crisan. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Greenspring Associates Inc is a venture capital subsidiary of StepStone Group, Inc. founded in 2000 by C. Ashton Newhall. The firm is headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland.

Fika Management LLC (Fika Management) is a ventures capital firm founded in 2016 by Tianxiang Zhuo, Eva Ho, and Arteen Arabshahi. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.