Nimbus Capital is a private equity investment firm established in 2023 and headquartered in Nassau, Bahamas. The firm specializes in complex, cross-border transactions and focuses on a diverse range of investment opportunities, including public and private equity, liquid credit, and real estate. With its expertise, Nimbus Capital aims to identify and capitalize on unique market opportunities, leveraging its knowledge to navigate various investment landscapes.
IDB Invest is an economic development agency based in Washington, D.C., established in 1985 as a member of the Inter-American Development Bank Group. It focuses on financing sustainable companies and projects that aim to enhance economic, social, and environmental development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The agency provides a variety of financial products and advisory services to large corporations, financial intermediaries, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). IDB Invest seeks to support initiatives that advance clean energy, modernize agriculture, improve transport systems, and expand access to financing. By targeting projects with significant impact, it aims to foster sustainable development in the region while promoting private sector growth.
Ryze Labs is a venture capital firm established in 2015 and located in Georgetown, Bahamas. The company focuses on investing in innovative businesses within the digital assets, web3, and blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. By targeting these rapidly evolving industries, Ryze Labs aims to support and accelerate the growth of companies that are reshaping the digital economy.
Proparco is a Paris-based organization established in 1977 that specializes in providing private sector funding for sustainable development initiatives. It focuses on financing and supporting companies and financial institutions across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Proparco targets key development sectors, including infrastructure—especially renewable energy—agriculture, financial institutions, health, and education. The organization aims to enhance the role of private entities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the international community in 2015. By financing projects that create jobs, provide essential goods and services, and combat climate change, Proparco contributes to sustainable economic growth and development. Its financing solutions include loans, guarantees, equity, and quasi-equity options tailored to the needs of the private sector.
Founded in 1996, Shipston Group is an investment firm and is based in Lyford Cay, Bahamas. The firm seeks to invest in the biotech, energy, transportation, healthcare, manufacturing, natural resource and real estate sectors.
Advanced Disposal brings fresh ideas and solutions to the business of a clean environment. As the fourth largest solid waste company in the U.S., we provide integrated, non-hazardous solid waste collection, recycling and disposal services to residential, commercial, industrial, and construction customers across 16 states and the Bahamas. Our team is dedicated to finding effective, sustainable solutions to preserve the environment for future generations.
Ernst & Young is a global organization that offers assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Nassau, Bahamas, the firm aims to build trust and confidence in capital markets and economies worldwide. With a workforce of approximately 190,000 professionals, Ernst & Young collaborates closely with clients to understand their needs and proactively identify potential challenges. The organization emphasizes the importance of leadership and teamwork, striving to deliver quality services that contribute to a better working world for people, clients, and communities. Each member firm operates as a separate legal entity, allowing Ernst & Young to leverage a broad network of experts to meet diverse business requirements.
Waste Management is the largest integrated provider of solid waste services in North America, offering comprehensive environmental solutions to over 21 million customers across the U.S. and Canada. The company operates 263 active landfills and approximately 332 transfer stations, effectively catering to diverse customer segments, including municipalities, commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, and construction sites. As a leader in recycling, Waste Management aims to manage more than 20 million tons of recyclable material annually, having successfully managed over 15 million tons recently. Additionally, the company is committed to renewable energy initiatives, utilizing landfill gas to generate electricity through beneficial-use projects, which have the capacity to power nearly 500,000 homes. Waste Management's innovative approach helps communities achieve their sustainability goals, including reducing waste and promoting recycling.
Granite Creek Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2005. The firm specializes in providing both equity and debt capital to lower middle-market companies across various sectors, including business services, niche manufacturing, food and agribusiness, healthcare, and value-added distribution. In addition to financial resources, Granite Creek also offers operational support to help its portfolio companies achieve growth and improve performance. As a Registered Investment Adviser, the firm is dedicated to creating value for its investors by strategically partnering with businesses to enhance their operations and market position.
Versa Capital Management, LLC is a private equity firm founded in 2004 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. The firm specializes in control investments in distressed and special situations, focusing primarily on middle-market companies in the United States. Versa targets a diverse range of industries, including consumer products, industrial manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and real estate. The firm engages in various investment strategies, such as leveraged buyouts, divestitures, restructurings, and turnarounds, often investing in companies facing complex challenges, financial distress, or operational inefficiencies. Versa typically invests in companies with capital requirements between $30 million and $100 million, and it seeks to enhance value through active ownership and operational improvements. With approximately $950 million in committed capital, Versa Capital Management is committed to driving returns by addressing the unique needs of its portfolio companies.
Presight Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 and based in West Hollywood, California. It focuses on investing in ambitious founders across various sectors, including biotechnology, consumer technology, fintech, deep tech, food tech, cryptocurrency, and healthcare. The firm adopts a global investment approach, targeting seed, early, and later-stage companies. Presight Capital is supported by Apeiron, the family office of Christian Angermayer, and a network of prominent investors, including leading figures from finance and entrepreneurship. The firm is also a Registered Investment Adviser, emphasizing its commitment to nurturing innovative ventures.
Alignvest Management Corporation is a prominent alternative investment management firm based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2012. The company focuses on delivering superior risk-adjusted returns by identifying and capitalizing on market discontinuities. Alignvest is dedicated to attracting top talent to establish leading industry platforms, positioning itself as a key player in the private equity sector. The firm emphasizes a strategic approach to investments, leveraging its expertise to navigate complex market environments and create value for its clients.
Fenbushi Capital is a prominent venture capital firm based in Shanghai, China, established in 2015. It is recognized as the first and most active venture capital firm in Asia focused on blockchain technology. Founded by experienced professionals from both blockchain and traditional financial sectors, Fenbushi Capital has supported over 80 leading projects across four continents. The firm invests in companies that leverage blockchain to transform various industries, including finance, healthcare, supply chain, and consumer goods. Fenbushi Capital is dedicated to fostering healthy and sustainable growth within the global blockchain ecosystem and serves as a long-term strategic partner to its portfolio companies.
Troon is a golf management company that specializes in providing operational, management, and advisory services for golf courses and leisure facilities. The company focuses on managing private residence clubs, estates, and associated hospitality venues, offering tailored services to meet the specific needs and strategic goals of each location. Troon’s expertise includes agronomy, course development, membership sales, and marketing, which helps clients reduce operating and administrative costs while enhancing the overall experience for their members. Through its comprehensive approach, Troon aims to elevate the standards of golf and club-related leisure services.
HarbourVest Partners is an independent investment firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 1982. It specializes in providing private equity solutions to institutional clients globally. As one of the pioneers in the private equity fund-of-funds space, HarbourVest has a rich history of investing across various markets, including venture, buyout, mezzanine, and distressed sectors. The firm engages in primary partnerships, secondary purchases, and direct investments, with a focus on diverse industries such as business services, consumer products, healthcare, and technology. HarbourVest's investment strategies encompass buyouts, management buyouts, growth capital, and debt, allowing it to target opportunities across North America, Europe, Asia, and other emerging markets.
NextStage is a private equity fund manager (venture capital funds (“FCPRâ€), local investment funds (“FIPâ€) and innovation investment funds (“FCPIâ€)) certified by the AutoritÃ:copyright: des MarchÃ:copyright:s Financiers. As committed investors, they provide private equity capital to support the growth of Champion SMEs in France and elsewhere in Europe.
CPP Investments is a professional investment management organization based in Toronto, Canada, established in 1997 to manage the assets of the Canada Pension Plan. Its primary mandate is to invest these assets in a manner that prioritizes the best interests of Canadian contributors and beneficiaries while seeking to maximize investment returns without exposing the fund to undue risk. The organization was created in response to demographic challenges that threatened the sustainability of the Canada Pension Plan, as fewer workers were supporting a growing number of retirees. CPP Investments diversifies its portfolio across various asset classes, including public equity, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure, to ensure long-term growth and stability for the pension fund.
Starboard Value is an investment adviser that offers investors with tips on investing in publicly traded U.S. small cap companies. It was created through a spin-off transaction from Ramius LLC, the investment management subsidiary of the Cowen Group. Starboard Value was founded in March 2011 and is based in New York, United States.
Gordon Brothers is a global advisory, restructuring, and investment firm founded in 1903 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm specializes in the retail, consumer products, industrial, and real estate sectors, providing a range of services including leasehold evaluations, due diligence, portfolio analysis, and mergers and acquisitions advisory. Gordon Brothers maximizes value for both healthy and distressed companies by managing asset disposition, conducting appraisals, mitigating leases, and providing operational support for extended periods. The firm executes transactions and appraisals worth over $70 billion annually, catering to various industries such as aerospace, automotive, construction, and food services, among others. Gordon Brothers also offers capital solutions and asset-based lending through its financing arm.
Honeywell International is a technology and manufacturing company based in Morristown, New Jersey, founded in 1906. It specializes in providing a wide range of products and services across various sectors, including aerospace, industrial automation, energy and sustainability solutions, and building automation. Honeywell's offerings encompass aerospace products, control technologies for buildings and homes, automotive solutions, turbochargers, and advanced materials. The company is committed to addressing global challenges in safety, security, and energy efficiency, with solutions that benefit transportation, commercial buildings, industrial applications, and residential needs. Honeywell employs approximately 129,000 people globally, including a significant number of engineers and scientists, and is recognized for its focus on quality and technological innovation. Its diverse portfolio reflects a strategic alignment with key growth trends, enabling Honeywell to maintain a strong market presence.
Five Points Capital, established in 1997 and headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is an independent private equity firm focused on the U.S. lower middle market. The firm specializes in providing direct private equity and credit solutions to growth-oriented companies, offering a range of financing options including unitranche debt, subordinated debt, and second lien structures. Five Points also provides equity co-investment capital, either alongside its credit offerings or independently. The firm targets investments in diverse sectors such as business services, healthcare, marketing, logistics, niche manufacturing, education, and consumer products. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Five Points Capital emphasizes building long-term relationships with experienced investors, aiming to deliver financing certainty and additional investment capacity while fostering value creation through a partnership approach.
Devon Energy Corporation, an independent energy company, engages primarily in exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs).