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Barnana PBC engages in the provision of banana-based snacks. Its products include banana bites, cookie brittle, plantain chips and plantain tortilla chips. The company was founded by Caue Suplicy, Nik Ingersoll and Matthew Clifford in 2012 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

The HBSA/NC is one of the largest alumni clubs in the world, serving over 8,000 alumni across the globe. The non-profit company is based in San Rafael, CA. For over 40 years, the organization has been helping alumni stay connected, get inspired, and create impact in their communities through a diverse set of educational, career-focused, and socially-conscious initiatives. The organization organizes over 100 events annually, enabling alumni to learn and network with thought-leading HBS professors, respected CEOs, and noteworthy HBS alumni. Key initiatives such as community partners, start-up partners, and alumni angels add to the entrepreneurial verve of Silicon Valley while contributing to the mission of Harvard Business School in educating leaders that make a difference in the world.

Boulder Food Group LLC (Boulder Food Group) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Tom Spier. The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

Tava Organics Ltd. produces and sells flavored ghee. The firm offers ghee butter, such as original ghee, white truffle salt, Madagascar vanilla bean, California garlic, and Himalayan pink salt; ghee oil, such as ghee oil spray and pour; and ghee on the go, such as original ghee, and California garlic. The company was founded by Raquel Tavares Gunsagar and Lillian Wunsch in 2014 and is headquartered in Los Venice, CA.

Caulipower LLC engages in the provision of cauliflower-based products. Its products include cauliflower crust pizzas, tortillas, and rice; chicken tenders and sweet potaTOASTS. The company was founded by Gail Becker in 2017 and is headquartered in Encino, CA.

Noops, Inc. engages in manufacturing services. The company is headquartered in Roslyn, NY.

Moku Foods, Inc. provides agricultural services. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Magic Spoon, Inc. manufactures breakfast cereal products. The company was founded by Gabi Lewis and Gregory Sewitz in 2018 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

No Evil Foods LLC produces and distributes plant-based meat products. The company was founded by Sadrah Schadel and Mike Woliansky in 2014 and is headquartered in Weaverville, NC.

Cartograph Group LLC operates as an Amazon-focused agency and brokerage, offering outsourced eCommerce services. It provides eCommerce solutions, which specializes in organic and natural foods. The firm offers pricing strategies and full product profitability, optimization and SEO, advertising on Amazon and logistics strategy services. The company was founded by Jonathan Willbanks and Chris Moe in 2017 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Malk Organics LLC provides food and beverage services. Its products include maple pecan and unsweetened vanilla almond malk. The company was founded by August Vega in 2014 is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Barvecue, Inc. engages in the provision of plant-based barbecue. Its products include pulled BVQ, and naked pulled BVQ. The company was founded by Lee Cooper in October 2017 and is headquartered in Cornelius, NC.

Women on Board (California) is a partnership of investors, companies, and business leaders founded and led by the Women on Boards project. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company aims to bring equity to private consumer company boards by identifying private companies that are ready for change and supporting women through all the steps of the journey. The company was founded by Melissa Facchina.

Siddhi Capital LLC (Siddhi Capital) is an private equity/venture capital firm founded by Steven Finn and Melissa Facchina. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Siddhi Ops, Inc. provides food and beverages products. It offers investor relations, label and nutrition facts panel, materials resource planning, order management, organization planning, pricing strategy and product development. The company was founded by Melissa Facchina in 2015 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

Fifty Foods, Inc. operates as an food and beverage company. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Aura Bora, Inc. offers a unique and refreshing sparkling water experience with plant-based ingredients and real herbal extracts. The company is based in San Francisco, CA and was founded by Paul Voge, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The company's products are available in a variety of flavors, including meyer lemon and ginger, guava eucalyptus, hibiscus passionfruit, and cardamom lime. Aura Bora's beverages are 0 calories, 0 sugar, and 0 sodium.

Siddhi Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company which was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination. The company was founded by Brian D. Finn, Melissa Facchina and Steven Finn on August 27, 2020 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Wicked Foods, Inc., Good Catch is a plant-based seafood brand that offers a range of products including plant-based tuna, fish burgers, crab cakes, fish sticks, and salmon burgers. The company is based in Newtown, PA. Good Catch was named PETA's 2021 Company of the Year. The company's products provide the taste, texture, and eating experience of seafood without harming the environment. Good Catch's products are available in retailers and food service partners across 22 countries and 3 continents, with wider distribution planned. Stay tuned for more retail and food service news, plus more exciting product launches soon! The company was founded by William Christopher Kerr, Chad Sarno, and Derek Sarno. Good Catch was acquired by Wicked Foods, Inc. from Gathered Foods Corp.