Tom Matthews

Baring Asset Management Ltd. (Barings UK) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Barings Europe Ltd., ultimately held by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in the US. Barings traces its origins to 1762 when it was founded in London as a firm of merchants and merchant bankers. They were an asset management pioneer in the UK and set up an Investment Department in 1955. In 1989, all of Barings' asset management activities were consolidated within Baring Asset Management. Headquartered in London, the firm manages assets on behalf of pension funds, pooled vehicles, governments, charities and high-net worth individuals. Barings UK offers a wide range of equity and fixed-income mutual funds in both domestic and international markets. They are a socially responsible investor which takes environmental and socially responsible investment issues into account and seek guidance from clients.

Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP (Inflexion Private Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by John Frederick Hartz and Simon Eric Hugh Turner. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Hermes Investment Management Ltd. (HIML) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. They are a subsidiary of Federated Hermes Ltd., ultimately held by Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) in the US. In 1990, the firm was founded as PostTel, subsequently changing their name to PosTel Financial Asset Management Ltd. They changed their name to Hermes Investment Management Ltd. in 1995. HIML provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services to institutional clients.

Foresight Group LLP (Foresight Group) is a private equity subsidiary of Foresight Group CI Ltd founded in 1984 by Bernard William Fairman. The firm is headquartered in London.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP provides legal services. The law firm specializes in business law & advises corporations, financial institutions, and governments around the world. Its practice areas include antitrust & competition, mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, tax, employment, real estate, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. The company was founded on August 1, 2000 and is headquartered in London, UK.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Driehaus Capital Management LLC (Driehaus) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Richard Driehaus in 1982 and is a subsidiary of Driehaus Capital Holdings LLLP. Driehaus manages growth-oriented equity and alternative investment strategies for institutional and individual clients. Driehaus is a Signatory of the United Nations-Supported Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI).

Agden Consulting Ltd. was founded in 2014 and is based in Sheffield, UK. The British company offers natural clean skincare products that are researched, formulated, and manufactured in-house. The company's range of cruelty-free skincare products can reduce the appearance of dark patches and help to balance the complexion. The company also offers a hydrating wash-off body bronzer that imparts a natural-looking instant tan with added sun protection and hydrating jojoba and kukui nut to keep summer skin feeling soft and smooth. The company does not use ingredients that have been tested on animals.

Taylor & Hart Ltd. designs and manufactures engagement rings. Its wedding and engagement rings are made of metal and diamond in different shapes and sizes. The company was founded by Nikolay Piriankov and David Sutton in 2013 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

SBDL Ltd. is based in London, UK. SBDL Ltd. is a retail store that was founded in 2017.

We Are Tala Ltd. is a sustainable activewear and athleisure brand that offers high-performance designs and flattering fits at competitive prices. The company is based in London, UK. The British company's complete full-length gym leggings collection is sustainably made for workouts and everyday wear, with features such as side pockets and a wrap waist. The company also offers oversized hoodies and lounge wear made from recycled and organic fabrics. The company was founded in 2019 by Grace Beverley, who has been the CEO since 2019.

Chik'N Ltd. is a chicken shop based in London, UK, with locations in Baker St, Soho, and Islington. Chik'N Ltd. specializes in serving tasty chicken sandwiches, wings, and tenders, all made with their secret crunchy coating and served on handmade potato buns. The British company also offers a variety of sides and craft beers. The chicken is brined overnight in buttermilk and fried in British rapeseed oil, which has zero trans fats, making it a healthier option. The private company prides itself on its friendly team and great tunes, creating a fun and welcoming atmosphere for customers. The company was founded in 2016 by Carl Noel Clarke and David Isaac Wolanski.

Active Partners Investments LLP (Active Partners Investments) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2004 by Spencer J. Skinner. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Lazard & Co. Ltd. provides investment banking services. The company offers its services for corporations, partnerships, institutions, governments and high-net worth individuals. The company operates in approximately 29 cities in key business and financial centers across 16 countries in Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and South America. The company is located in London, UK.

Lowe Rental Ltd. engages in the provision of short term refrigeration rental services to the food exhibitions, events, retailers and food producers with rental solutions and equipment sales. The company was founded by Rodney Lowry in 1977 and is headquartered in Lisburn, the United Kingdom.

Honest Burgers Ltd. operates a chain of restaurants. The firm offers burgers, smoked bacon, scotch bonnet bacon smoked Applewood cheddar, and Tandoori rubbed beef. Its offerings are similar to evening burgers but are served in a muffin and include more traditional breakfast items including egg and bacon. The company was founded by Tom Barton, Philip Eeles, and Dorian Waite in 2011 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

CCMP Capital Advisors LP (CCMP Capital Advisors) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of CCMP Capital LP founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in New York with additional offices in London.

Sumo Digital Ltd. engages in the game development. It develops arcade action, driving, licensed IP, arcade sports, cross-platform development, new technology, and original products. The company was founded by Carl Cavers, James North-Hearn, Paul Reginald Porter, and Darren Richard Mills in 2003 and is headquartered in Sheffield, the United Kingdom.

Interface Polymers Ltd. manufactures polyolefin products. Its solutions include packing, composites, sealing, automotive, recycling, and construction. The company was founded by Christopher James Kay, Ken Lewtas, and Peter Scott in 2016 and is headquartered in Loughborough, the United Kingdom.

Freshcut Foods Ltd. supplies food products. The company is headquartered in Nottingham, the United Kingdom.

Confiserie Van Damme NV engages in the manufacture and supply of confectionery goods. Its brands include Van Damme Marshmallows and Jimmy Jump. The company was founded by Willy Van Damme on January 12, 1948 and is headquartered in Wetteren, Belgium.

Sextant Ltd. is a British company that retails pigs through online. The company is based in Shipley, UK. Sextant was founded by Jessica Alexa Mason, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (BIM-UK) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of BlackRock Finance Europe Ltd., ultimately owned by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. BIM-UK was founded in 2006 following the merger of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and BlackRock. In 2009, BlackRock merged with Barclays Global Investors, including the iShares exchange traded funds business. The combined firm operates under the BlackRock name and has retained the iShares brand. BIM-UK manages a family of mutual funds and acts as sub-advisor to other mutual and pension funds. They also offer alternative investments and managed accounts for individual and institutional clients.

Brookson Ltd. provides accounting services to independent contractors. It offers limited company accountancy service, umbrella employment solution, legal services, financial services, healthcare services, SME recruitment, and business insurance. The company was founded by Richard John Nevinson and Carolyn Nevinson in 1995 and is headquartered in Warrington, the United Kingdom.

Part of RCAF VI Mallard Holdings Ltd., Plus US Mel Cardicae Services Ltd. is a British company that provides financial advice services for the healthcare industry. The company is based in Warrington, UK. Founded in 2012.

Part of RCAF VI Mallard Holdings Ltd., Brookson CIS Solutions Ltd. is a consulting services provider. The company is based in Warrington, UK. Brookson CIS Solutions was founded in 2006.

Founded in 2016, Darwin Bidco Ltd. is a British company that functions as an investment holding company. Part of Riverside Partners LLC (New York), the company is based in London, UK.

Part of RCAF VI Mallard Holdings Ltd., RCAF VI Mallard Group Ltd. is a British company that provides management services. The company is based in London, UK. Founded in 2014.

RCAF VI Mallard Holdings Ltd. is an accounting and auditing services provider. The private company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. The British company was founded in 2014.

Part of People 2.0 Global LLC, Brookson Group Ltd. is a contractor service provider that offers specialist contractor accountancy, payroll, legal, and other services to support individuals throughout their contracting career. The company is based in Warrington, UK, and was founded in 2006. The British company provides a cradle-to-grave solution for freelancers and self-employed workers, and also offers a compliance and workforce management platform for hirers. Brookson Group is committed to acting ethically and eradicating modern slavery and human trafficking. The CEO is Andrew Mark Fahey.

Part of People 2.0 Global LLC, Brookson Solutions Ltd. is a British company that provides professional, scientific, and technical services. The company is based in Warrington, UK. Founded in 2006.

Broadlake Capital Ltd. (Broadlake Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Smyth Pete. The firm is headquartered in Dublin.

Part of Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc., Oliver Wyman & Co. is a French company that provides business and management consulting services. The company is based in Paris, France.

Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG (United Kingdom) (Berenberg-UK) is the Great Britain-based broker/dealer division of Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG, a multinational full-service investment bank in Germany. Headquartered in London, Berenberg-UK was founded in 2003 and provides trading and brokerage services to institutional and corporate clients.

J&E Davy is a brokerage firm headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The firm was founded in 1926 and is owned by J & E Davy Holdings, which is a subsidiary of Bank of Ireland Group Plc (LON: BIRG). J&E Davy delivers world class outcomes to corporate and institutional clients through research and insights, expert execution and their strong access to distribution networks. They provide expert equity, debt, strategic and sustainability advice with a deep understanding of global markets, innovative capital raising solutions and specialist advisory capabilities. Their Capital Markets advisory team focuses on Irish and UK corporates with distribution and access to institutional investors across the globe.