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The Sterling Group LP (The Sterling Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1982 by Frank J. Hevrdejs. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

Omnitracs LLC engages in the provision of fleet management software applications, information services, and hardware platforms for the transportation industry. Its core products include load board, navigation, and routing. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Franworth LLC is a professional services company that specializes in mentoring emerging franchisors and helping them scale their businesses efficiently to achieve profitability. The company is based in Ann Arbor, MI, and was founded by John Rotche, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The company's suite of services includes talent, technology, and a proprietary supply chain system. Franworth's current portfolio of franchise brands includes Title Boxing Club, The Lash Lounge, CityRow, Skoah, Madison Reed Color Bar, and The Barre Code. Franworth helps brands build a strong foundation, navigate their acceleration, and create economic value for both franchisors and their franchisees. With over 450 years of combined franchise experience, Franworth was designed to multiply resources, engineered to steer strategy, and powered to accelerate growth.

Buff City Soap Supply LLC is a company that specializes in plant-based soap products that are handmade daily and free of harsh chemicals. The company is based in Dallas, TX and was founded in 2013 by Jennifer Ziemianin and Brad Kellum. The company's product line includes a variety of delightfully scented soaps, bath bombs, laundry soap, and more. Dorvin D. Lively has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Twin Peaks Restaurants LP owns and operates restaurants. It offers burgers, sandwiches, wings, hot dishes, sweet things, flatbreads, and tacos. The company was founded by Scott Eric Gordon and Randy DeWitt in 2005 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

JCP Investment Management LLC (JCP) is a hedge fund manager headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm was founded by James Pappas in 2009. JCP provides investment advisory services on a discretionary basis to pooled investment vehicles, sub-advised funds for investment managers, and separately managed accounts (SMAs) for high-net-worth individuals.

Grupo De Bullet S.A.S operates as a mining and metals company. The company is headquartered in Medellin, Colombia.

Scenthound Franchising LLC is a pet care franchise that was founded in 2015. The company is based in Jupiter, FL and was founded by Tim Vogel and Jessica Vogel. The company offers membership-based services for affordable and accessible routine dog care. The company's unique focus on pet health and hygiene is elevated through the integration of innovative technology, including their proprietary s.c.e.n.t. Scenthound is the nation's first and only wellness-focused dog care franchise concept and is the fastest-growing pet franchise in the nation. Tim Vogel has been the CEO since 2015.