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Virtualitics, Inc. develops visualization and analytics tools for virtual reality and augmented reality. The company was founded by Ciro Donalek, George Djorgovski, Michael Amori and Scott Davidoff and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

Zemen Bank offers services and advice on banking, economy, corporate loans, and equity investment. The private company is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Ethiopian company also provides assistance for foreign investors.

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.

Credit Suisse AG is an investment management firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1856 and was acquired by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) from Credit Suisse Group AG in 2023. Credit Suisse manages global and regional portfolios, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles for governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. They also offer private banking and wealth management, investment banking, and corporate and business support services.

Pieces Technologies, Inc. develops healthcare software solutions. Its products include pieces IRIS and pieces decision support. The company was founded by Ruben Amarasingham in 2007 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Pragma, Inc. operates as an online library for surgical videos and medical lectures. The company was founded by Brian Conyer and Jihye Shin and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Changtai Jiangsu Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd provides medical products and therapies. It offers marketed, production management and quality management system products. It also provides nasal clearing spray for the treatment of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis. The company was founded by Zhijun Jiang in 2010 and is headquartered in Taizhou, China.

Beacon Capital Corp. provides financial services. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada.

Centurion Corporate Finance Ltd. provides investment banking and corporate finance services. The private company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company was founded in 1993 by Yuk Wo Cheng. The CEO is Kiu Sang Lee.

Impact Vitals. develops machine learning software for data analysis. It focuses on developing its Cipher Sensor technology to address unmet needs in several medical fields where clinical decision making is often compromised due to ineffective processing of large volumes of data during the diagnosis and treatment process. The company was founded by Greg Grudic and Steven Moulton in 2009 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

Pacific Advantage Capital Ltd. (Pacific Advantage Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2010. The firm is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Ice Energy Holdings, Inc. provides distributed energy storage and smart grid solutions. It manufactures and markets energy storage solutions, and cooling and refrigeration products for the residential and commercial markets. The firm offers solutions for architects, building energy consultants, builders and developers, utility customers, energy and facilities managers, mechanical contractors, and utilities. The company was founded by Frank R. Ramairez, Brian Parsonnet and Gregory W. Tropsa in 2003 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA.

Drip Drop, Inc. develops and markets oral rehydration products. Its products DripDrop ORS a patented formula provides medically relevant electrolyte levels consistent that has been proven to hydrate better and faster than water or sports drinks, and comparable to IV therapy. The company was founded by Eduardo Dolhun in 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Liberata UK Ltd. provides business process outsourcing services. It provides revenues collection and housing benefit administration; ledger invoicing, financial reporting, and returns filling; payroll and human resource management; life and pension planning; technology consulting; vendor and purchase order management; and document management services. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

MedShare International, Inc. provides medical supply aids. It specializes in improving healthcare and the environment through the recovery and redistribution of the surplus of medical supplies and equipment to those in need. The firm collects surplus medical supplies and equipment from hospitals, distributors and manufacturers, and then redistributes it to healthcare facilities in the developing world. It also outfit medical missions and safety net clinics in both the U.S. and abroad. The company was founded by A. B. Short and Robert J. Freeman in 1998 and is headquartered in Decatur, GA.

enter for Global Development works to reduce global poverty and inequality through research. The company was founded by Edward Scott Jr., Fred C. Bergsten, and Nancy Birdsall in November 2001 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Bankers Trust Co. is an asset management headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1917 and is a subsidiary of BTC Financial Corp. The firm serves as a trusted partner for individuals’ comprehensive financial planning, trust and fiduciary needs.