Victor Labate

JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM) is a global, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 as the result of Chase Manhattan's purchase of Robert Fleming Holdings and the subsequent merger of Chase and JPMorgan. In January 2010, JPMorgan Investment Advisors merged into JP Morgan Investment Management. JPMIM is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). The firm primarily provides investment advisory services to both US and non-US institutional and retail clients.

KickApps Corp. operates a software-as-a-service platform. It hosts, manages & delivers community applications for media companies and businesses. The firm's applications include social networking, user-generated content, online video players and viral widgets. The company was founded by Eric D. Alterman and Peter Clark in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

HPS Investment Partners LLC (HPS) is a SEC-registered investment adviser and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Scott Kapnick and Payne D. Brown in 2007 to focus on credit and longer-dated less liquid investment opportunities. HPS provides investment advisory services to certain private investment vehicles (HPS Funds), a closed-end management investment company (HPS BDC), and separately managed accounts and single investor vehicles.

Platform Ventures LLC is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of Mariner LLC founded in 2008. Platform Ventures LLC is headquartered in Leawood.

Convey, Inc. operates as a cloud based SaaS software firm which provides ship freight companies to manage supply chains. Its technology helps retailers improve customer delivery through carrier optimization, appointment setting, tracking, exception handling, and returns. The company was founded by Dan Bebout, Jenny Bebout, Carson Krieg, and Robert Taylor in 2013 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Allianz Global Investors GmbH (France) (AllianzGI-FR) is the French asset management division Allianz Global Investors GmbH, ultimately held by Allianz SE (ETR: ALV, ADR: AZSEY) in Germany. Formerly known as AGF Asset Management, the firm was founded in 1997 by AGF-Assurance Générale de France, and was acquired by Allianz in 1997. Headquartered in Paris, AllianzGI-FR offers a range of proprietary French and European investment products as well as international products managed by other Allianz Global Investors branches worldwide for their clients such as French private individuals, AGF Group insurance companies, corporations, institutions and financial services providers such as e-brokers and intermediaries. Commitment to sustainable development is part of the firm's corporate culture. They have been involved in SRI since 2003 and participate actively is several French SRI Initiatives.

OFI Asset Management SA (OFI AM) is the investment management subsidiary of OFI Holding, which is owned by Mutuelle Assurance Commerçants et Industriels France SA in France. Headquartered in Paris, OFI AM was founded in 1971 and offers tailored solutions and services to institutional clients and asset, French and international.

LBP AM SA (LBP AM) is an asset manager headquartered in Paris, France. Formerly known as La Banque Postale Asset Management SA, the firm was founded in 1988 through the joint venture between Aegon Asset Management and La Banque Postale. LBP AM offers a complete, customized portfolio management solution and services for institutional investors.

Oddo BHF Asset Management SAS (Oddo BHF AM) is an investment adviser founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Paris, France. The firm is a subsidiary of Oddo BHF SCA. Oddo BHF AM provides asset management and financial advisory services to domestic and international private clients, companies, institutional investors, and IFAs.

CPR Asset Management SA (CPR AM) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Amundi Asset Management SA, itself a subsidiary of Rue de la Boetie SAS's Crédit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA; ADR: CRARY) in France. Founded in 1989 within the former CPR (Compagnie Parisienne de Réescompte), CPR AM is headquartered in Paris and provides asset management services for institutional, corporate, insurance, private banks, fund managers and wealth professionals in France and internationally. The firm is a responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI).

KBL Richelieu Gestion SA (KBLR) is the France-based fund management subsidiary of KBL Richelieu Banque Privée SA, ultimately owned by Precision Capital SA in Luxembourg. The firm was established in 2008 by the merger of KBL France Gestion SA, established in 1997, and Richelieu Finance Gestion Privée, founded in 1985. KBLR is headquartered in Paris with several offices throughout France. The firm manages the Æden and Richelieu families of mutual funds, as well as discretionary accounts for private individuals and institutional clients.

Part of Insperity, Inc., Virtual Growth, Inc. operates an internet site providing accounting services. The company is based in New York, NY. Virtual Growth was acquired by Insperity, Inc. on January 28, 2002 for $1.30 million.

Moneta Asset Management SAS (Moneta) is an independent mutual fund manager headquartered in Paris, France. The firm was founded by Romain Burnand and Patrice Courty in 2003. Moneta provides equity portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, institutions, trusts, private funds, charitable organizations, and investment companies.

Kepler Cheuvreux SA is an independent broker/dealer headquartered in Paris, France. The firm was founded by Laurent Quirin in 1997. Kepler Cheuvreux provides execution services to institutional investors. It supports equities, fixed income, derivatives, ETFS, and convertible bonds across Europe, America and Asia.

Vitech Systems Group, Inc. provides administration software to investment, insurance, and retirement organizations. It offers proprietary enterprise software, related implementation services, and ongoing support. The company was founded by Frank D. Vitiello in 1986 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Céréa Partenaire SASU (Céréa) is the wholly-owned private equity subsidiary of Unigrains SA in France. Created in 2004, Céréa's investment team specializes in mezzanine financing and corporate financing in the agri-food sector. The firm is based in Paris and manages the Céréa Mezzanine FCPR fund, sponsored by Unigrains, for regional banks, pension funds, insurance companies and industrial investors. They are a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment and are committed to integrating Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance criteria in their management, investment strategy and the development of investee companies within their managed funds.

BDL Capital Management SAS (BDL) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Paris, France. The firm was founded in 2005 by three founding partners wholly own the company. BDL manages savings for institutional clients (insurance companies, pension funds, mutual insurance companies, etc.), private banks and asset management consultants.

Edale Capital LLP is an independent alternative investment firm headquartered in London, UK. It was founded by Rupert O. Dyson in 2011. The firm is an absolute return asset manager which operates primarily in European quoted equity markets.

Wormser Frères Gestion SAS is a French Paris-based company that provides investment advice. The company is part of Banque d'Escompte SA and its main focus is on providing investment advice to its clients. Marc Wormser has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

GDL, Inc. engages in cannabis cultivation and extraction. The company was founded by David Malone and Alana Malone in 2014 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

NextGen Venture Partners LLC (NextGen Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Brown Advisory Inc, founded in 2011 by Daniel Mindus and Grant Allen. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.

Tuatara Capital LP (Tuatara Capital) is a private equity/venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Tuatara Capital GP LLC founded in 2014 by Mark Zittman and Albert Foreman. The firm is headquartered in New York.

NS Holdings LLC functions as an investment holding private company. The company is based in Portland, OR.

Social Mecca, Inc. provides social, mobile, and digital technology solutions. Its services include training, support, consulting, and agency partnerships. The company was founded by Nichole Goodyear in 2005 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.

Ravox Corp. provides e-Commerce marketplace platforms. The company is based in Deerfield, IL. The company was founded by Aji Abraham.

Code Ventures (Code Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Aji Abraham. The firm is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois.

SocialDefender LLC provides a range of free social media tools for tracking, monitoring, and managing social media presence. The company is based in Schaumburg, IL and was founded in 2010 by Aji Abraham. The company's services include social media outsourcing, reputation management, and engagement with potential customers. With SocialDefender, users can monitor their brand mentions in real-time and address negative comments, among other features. Sign up for a free account today to take advantage of their complete social media solution.

ShowReel, Inc. is an entrepreneurial toolkit that brings the Silicon Valley way of thinking to win, learn, and connect. The company is based in Deerfield, IL and was founded by Aji Abraham and Sabeer Bhatia. The company offers a full range of resources, including expert mentors, educational materials, and a friendly leaderboard to help entrepreneurs unlock their true potential. ShowReel's app is available for download on Google Play and the App Store, and users can create an account and build their profile to get started.