Macquarie Bank, a subsidiary of Macquarie Group, is a global financial institution offering a wide range of services. It provides commercial banking and retail financial services, including personal banking, wealth management, business banking, and vehicle finance. Additionally, it offers corporate and structured finance, home loans, and asset financing and leasing services. Macquarie Bank also engages in trading activities such as fixed income, equities, foreign exchange, and commodities, along with broking services. The company operates in various regions worldwide, with a strong presence in Australia, and is regulated by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). Macquarie Group, established in 1969, employs over 13,900 people across 28 countries, with assets under management of $US359 billion as of 30 September 2013.
Seedrs is a leading online platform that facilitates equity investment in startups and growth companies across Europe. It enables a diverse range of investors to back businesses they believe in and potentially share in their success. Conversely, it allows growth-focused businesses to raise capital and engage with the investment community through a streamlined, professional, and secure online process. Seedrs handles legal documentation and due diligence, empowering investors and supporting businesses to achieve growth and generate returns.
Citibank is a global consumer bank offering a range of banking and financial services as part of Citigroup Inc. Founded in 1812 as the City Bank of New York, it has evolved into a diversified financial services company providing credit cards, insurance, and investment products. Renamed Citibank in 1976, the bank weathered the 2008 financial crisis with a government bailout, ultimately recovering and earning the Global Bank of the Year title in 2013. Headquartered in New York City, Citibank is led by Chief Executive Officer Michael Corbat.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch is the corporate and investment banking division of Bank of America, established after the acquisition of Merrill Lynch in January 2009. It provides a comprehensive range of financial services, including mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, lending, trading, risk management, research, and liquidity and payments management. Following the acquisition, the firm began rebranding its corporate and investment banking activities under the Bank of America Merrill Lynch name in September 2009. In April 2011, the division was further streamlined by integrating its corporate and investment banking operations. Bank of America Merrill Lynch serves a diverse clientele globally, offering tailored banking and financial solutions to meet various needs. The firm has received recognition for its innovative approach, notably being honored as the Most Innovative Investment Bank of the Year in The Banker's Investment Banking Awards in October 2013.
Catalyst Capital Group, established in 2002, is a Toronto-based private equity firm specializing in control and influence investments in distressed and undervalued companies, primarily in Canada. The firm invests in undervalued debt or equity of troubled companies, aiming to achieve risk-adjusted returns through operational restructuring and turnaround strategies. Catalyst's experienced team, with over 110 years of collective expertise, navigates both Canadian and international capital markets to identify and capitalize on unique investment opportunities.
Acumen is a nonprofit organization established in 2001 and based in New York City, with additional offices in Mumbai, Nairobi, Karachi, and Accra. The organization is dedicated to poverty eradication by raising charitable funds to invest in early-stage companies that provide essential services such as clean energy, healthcare, education, agricultural inputs, formal housing, and safe drinking water to low-income communities. Acumen has made significant investments totaling $128 million in 128 companies across 14 countries, impacting the lives of over 308 million individuals. The organization collaborates with notable partners, including the Rockefeller Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Google.org, to address critical challenges faced by underserved populations.
EASME is a European Union executive agency that supports small and medium-sized enterprises and promotes innovation in Europe. It manages projects in the areas of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as the environment, energy, and maritime sectors, funded by COSME, LIFE, and EMFF. EASME organizes the European Sustainable Energy Week and serves industries such as environmental management, energy production, and maritime activities.