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Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance, annuities, and employee benefits programs. It operates through the US, and MetLife Holdings segments. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc. is a registered investment bank and broker/dealer headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of KeyCorp. (NYSE: KEY). KeyBanc Capital Markets provides investment banking, commercial lending, treasury management, derivatives, foreign exchange, equity and debt underwriting and trading and syndicated finance products and services to large corporations and middle-market companies.

IDG Enterprises, Inc. offers web-centric content, community, conversation and conversion services. It specializes in media, award winning editorial content, marketing services, demand generation, custom content, advisory services, community building & management and social media activities. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Framingham, MA.

Allspring Global Investments LLC (Allspring) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to November 2021, the firm was known as Wells Capital Management, Inc. They are a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Allspring Group Holdings LLC. Allspring provides investment management services to mutual funds, private funds, offshore funds, collective investment trusts (CITs), pooled vehicles and client accounts.

Allworth Financial Group LP engages in the provision of financial advisory services. It specializes in retirement planning, investment advising, tax planning & preparation, estate planning, and 401(k) management. The company was founded by Patrick Carl McClain and Scott Thomas Hanson in 1993 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

Progetti Europa & Global SpA provides civil engineering services. It offers process design, engineering solutions, and project management. The company was founded by Paolo Trocca in 1998 and is headquartered in Rome, Italy.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC provides legal services. Its services include corporate law and governance, public and private offerings of equity and debt securities, mergers and acquisitions, securities class action litigation, intellectual property litigation, antitrust counseling and litigation, joint ventures and strategic alliances, technology licensing and other intellectual property transactions, tax, and employee benefits and employment law. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP provides legal services. It offers services in education, aviation, communications, consumer and retails, corporate and securities, hospital and intellectual property. The company was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Chandler Asset Management, Inc. (Chandler) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in San Diego, California. The firm was founded by Mary Catherine (Kay) Chandler in 1988. Chandler provides fixed income investment management services to the public sector, as well as to hospitals, foundations, endowments, individuals and corporations.

Luis Palau Association develops church principles and Christian living style. It proclaims the gospel, mobilize the church and equip the next generation. The company was founded by Luis Palau and is headquartered in Beaverton, OR.

Petroleum Partners LLC engages in the exploitation and production of oil and gas. The private company is based in Britton, SD.

Ziff Davis Enterprise, Inc. provides online content management and publishing services. It offers print and online advertising, eNewsletter sponsorships, content syndication, eSeminars, virtual tradeshows, events and custom media services. The firms brands include brands include Baseline, CIO Insight, eWEEK, Baselinemag.com, CIOInsight.com, eWEEK.com, WebBuyersGuide.com and the Developer Shed network. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Hobson Bernardino + Davis LLP is a certified, minority-owned law firm that specializes in affordable housing, impact litigation, and regulated cannabis industries. The firm is known for its integrated and holistic approach and is among the most unique and respected boutique law firms in the industry. The principal partners are big law firm veterans and former in-house lawyers for national companies. The firm provides the highest level of legal services in industries shaping the state and nation.

UBS Investment Bank provides investment banking and securities brokerage services. Its clients include institutional and corporate clients, intermediaries, governments, and hedge funds. The firm also provides merger and acquisition advisory, private placement, investment research, foreign exchange, equity, and leverage finance advisory services. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Ei.Ventures, Inc. is an early-stage tech company based in Kihei, HI. The company empowers mental wellness through psychoactive compounds, nutraceuticals, and technology. Ei is leveraging blockchain, emerging technologies, and the metaverse to deliver governmental approved therapeutic treatment options that address the current mental healthcare pandemic. The company aims to create a safe, efficient, and secure way to provide telehealth services in general and specifically to the psychoactive therapeutics. The company was founded by Jason A. Hobson, and David Nikzad has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Orthogonal Thinker, Inc. is a platform company focused on health and well-being through clean-label, whole plant products, and prodrugs, including psychoactive compounds. The company was founded by David Nikzad and Jason A. Hobson and is headquartered in Kihei, HI.

Reinmkr, Inc. (Reinmkr) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by David Nikzad and Jason Hobson. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Cedar Wealth Management LLC provides investment advice. The private company is based in Walnut Creek, CA. The company was founded in 2013 by Neil Jubaili. Neil Jubaili has been the CEO since 2013.

Arab Banking Corporation Daus & Co. GmbH provides commercial banking services. The company is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and ultimately controlled by the Government of Libya.

Elocity Technologies, Inc. operates as a cleantech company. It offers an intelligent and connected platform for smart electric vehicle charging by unleashing the potential of IoT and cloud. The company was founded by Sanjeev Singh and Arvind Kumar and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Autonxt Automation Pvt Ltd. specializes in sustainable farming technology. The company is based in Thane, India. Autonxt Automation was founded in 2016 by Kaustubh Dhonde and Pankaj Goyal, with Kaustubh Dhonde serving as CEO since then. The Indian company's electric tractors and self-driving technology are innovative solutions for the future of farming.

Nirman Ventures LLC (Nirman Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2023. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Irrawaddy Green Towers Ltd. provides telecommunication infrastructure services. It operates a nation-wide portfolio of telecom towers that can be shared by multiple operators to optimize infrastructure costs. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Yangon, Myanmar.

Palisades Tahoe operates as a holding company with interest in skiing centers and resorts. Its specialties include snowboarding, hotel, skiing, mountain, lake tahoe lodging, ski lessons and wedding venues. The company was founded in September 2011 and is headquartered in Olympic Valley, CA.

Part of Eventbrite, Inc., Eventbrite UK Ltd. is a company that operates a platform for live experiences. The company is based in London, UK. The platform enables users to create, share, find, and attend events. The British company was founded in 2011 by Julia D. Hartz, Renaud Visage, and Kevin Earnest Hartz. Julia D. Hartz has been the CEO since 2011.