Invest Nebraska promotes capital formation and provides operating assistance to, high impact entrepreneurs and investors in Nebraska. Invest Nebraska is led by a team experienced at growing early stage and lower middle market companies. We are committed to growing Nebraska’s economy by assisting entrepreneurs and investing capital in those companies that have growth potential. Collaboration with strategic partners, state government, communities, and post-secondary education institutions is important.

NMotion is a mentor-driven, education-focused, startup accelerator based in Lincoln, Nebraska. We focus on high-growth software and technology-based businesses in targeted industries of agriculture, healthcare, education, finance/insurance, retail, and sports technologies.

Dundee Venture Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2010 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with additional offices in Chicago, Minneapolis, and Boulder. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage technology companies, with a focus on sectors such as e-commerce, fintech, supply chain, and logistics. Dundee Venture Capital typically invests between $500,000 and $1 million in startups at the seed and post-seed stages, as well as series-A funding. The firm aims to support high-growth companies in underserved capital markets throughout the United States and Canada. Dundee Venture Capital seeks board involvement in its portfolio companies but does not pursue control, often providing follow-on investments as needed. The firm generally looks to exit its investments within six to eight years. The founding partner, Mark Hasebroock, drew inspiration for the firm from his experiences raising capital for his e-commerce ventures in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Conagra Brands is a leading packaged food company primarily operating in the United States, where it generates over 90% of its revenue. The company specializes in a diverse range of products, with a significant focus on frozen foods, including well-known brands such as Marie Callender's, Healthy Choice, Banquet, and Birds Eye. In addition to frozen offerings, Conagra also markets snacks, shelf-stable staples, and refrigerated foods under various brands, including Duncan Hines, Hunt's, Slim Jim, Vlasic, Orville Redenbacher's, Reddi-wip, Wish-Bone, and Chef Boyardee. The company primarily distributes its products through the retail channel, with a smaller portion of its revenue coming from international markets and foodservice. Conagra Brands also engages in philanthropic efforts through its foundation, which provides support to nonprofits that offer essential programs and services to diverse communities across the country.

Flint Hills Resources was born out of a desire to better compete and pursue opportunities in the refining and chemicals industries. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of [Koch Industries](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/koch-industries), and has independent leadership and separate financial decision-making authorities. Flint Hills Resources was named for the Flint Hills of Kansas, an area that features lush tall grass prairies, pristine natural springs and beautiful vistas. The company’s headquarters is in Wichita, Kan., near the Flint Hills. Flint Hills Resources is an independent refining, chemicals and biofuels company. It strives to create value for its customers and society – through the way its facilities operate, its efficient use of resources, the products it produces and markets, and its involvement in its communities. The company has expanded its operations through capital projects and acquisitions worth more than $7.6 billion since 2002. Its refineries produce fuels that power much of Texas, the Midwest and the Alaska interior. The company's ethanol and biodiesel plants produce fuels that are used across the United States. Its petrochemicals are used to manufacture goods from plastics to building products to packaging materials. The asphalt it produces is used in communities across the Midwest and Alaska. The base oils it markets are the principle raw material used to produce premium motor oil, commercial lubricants and sealants and coatings. Flint Hills Resources’ manufacturing capability is built upon six decades of refining experience. The company has expanded its production capacity – through acquisitions and capital projects – to meet customer needs in the markets it serves in Alaska, the Midwest and Texas, as well as the global polymers, olefins, aromatics and intermediate chemicals industries. With its strong manufacturing, marketing and product innovation capabilities, Flint Hills Resources’ employees work to anticipate customer demands and then efficiently and profitably meet those needs. Flint Hills Resources operates refineries in Alaska (North Pole), Minnesota (Rosemount) and Texas (Corpus Christi East and West) with a combined crude oil processing capacity of about 670,000 barrels of crude oil per day. These facilities are served by strategically located terminals and pipelines, some of which are operated by [Koch Pipeline Company, L.P.](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/koch-pipeline-company-l-p) Flint Hills Resources' interests in Canada include Calgary-based crude oil marketing, transportation and storage. Supply for the refineries is secured through crude oil purchasing offices located in Calgary, Denver and Houston. Flint Hills Resources operates ethanol plants in Iowa (Fairbank, Iowa Falls, Menlo and Shell Rock) and Nebraska (Fairmont); and has a regional office in Ames, Iowa. The plants have a combined annual capacity of 550 million gallons of ethanol. Flint Hills Resources, a leading producer of transportation fuels in the Upper Midwest, is the largest purchaser of ethanol in Minnesota, where it has utilized ethanol and other biofuels in its fuel distribution system since the mid-’90s. The company also has made equity investments in bioenergy companies, and operates a biodiesel plant near Fort Worth, Texas. Flint Hills Resources is a leading producer of chemicals and related products with manufacturing facilities in Illinois, Michigan and Texas. The company produces aromatics, intermediates and EPS, olefins and polymers. End uses for these chemicals include: synthetic fibers, agricultural chemicals, packaging, coatings, and appliance and automotive parts.

Proven Ventures is a venture capital investment firm established in 2020 and located in Omaha, Nebraska. The company focuses on providing pre-seed venture debt to support and accelerate the growth of promising, high-potential companies within the region. By targeting early-stage businesses, Proven Ventures aims to empower entrepreneurs and foster innovation, contributing to the economic development of Nebraska.

Founded in 2000, Azimuth Capital Management is an energy-focused private equity fund manager based in Mountain View, California. The firm seeks to invest in the infrastructure and energy sectors.

First Capital Partners, LLC is a private investment firm located in Omaha, Nebraska, established in 2006. The firm specializes in providing subordinated debt and equity investments to lower middle-market companies, typically with annual revenues ranging from $10 million to $100 million. First Capital Partners focuses its investment efforts on various sectors, including manufacturing, business and industrial services, value-added distribution, food, agriculture, and healthcare. Through its strategic investments, the firm aims to support the growth and development of its portfolio companies.

Duncan Aviation is the world’s largest privately owned business jet support facility. They provide business aircraft operators with every aircraft service they need. Yet They do so with the friendliness and responsiveness of a small-town company. Customers often visit their major MRO facilities in Battle Creek, Michigan; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Provo, Utah, and are surprised at Their vast array of services, Their innovative solutions and Their excellent customer service. They provide aircraft acquisition & sales, airframe & engine maintenance, avionics installations, interior & paint completions/modifications, avionics/instrument/accessory repairs & overhauls and parts support for Bombardier, Dassault, Textron, Gulfstream and Embraer manufactured aircraft. Their 20+ avionics satellites and 16 engine Rapid Response offices provide avionics and engine services in the field for scheduled and AOG work. And their parts team provides 24/7/365 support worldwide with knowledgeable reps who answer the phone day or night. Their people have a passion for aviation and for serving customers. They are among the most experienced in the industry and the quality of the service they provide is among the best in the world.

Union Pacific Corporation, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is the largest public railroad in North America, operating the Union Pacific Railroad. It manages a vast network of over 31,800 route miles across 23 states, primarily in the western two-thirds of the United States. The company provides essential transportation services for a diverse range of goods, including agricultural products, coal, industrial chemicals, and automotive goods. In 2023, Union Pacific generated $24 billion in revenue by hauling freight, which also includes intermodal containers and construction materials. The company has expanded through acquisitions of several railroads and holds a 26% stake in the Mexican railroad Ferromex, which contributes approximately 10% of its revenue by facilitating cross-border freight movements.

McCarthy Capital is a private equity firm established in 1986 and located in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm specializes in investing in companies across various sectors, including business services, technology-enabled services such as software as a service (SaaS), software and IT services, value-added resellers, media and communications, financial services, and consumer products. McCarthy Capital aims to serve as a value-added partner to management teams, founders, and families by providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and resources to enhance the growth and success of their partner companies.

St. Croix is a leading provider of hospice services to patients affected by a life-limiting illness. The company operates from 21 office locations across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas.

RKD Group, LLC is a provider of fundraising and marketing services tailored for nonprofit organizations, including hospitals, social services, health and disease research, animal welfare, and faith-based charities. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, with additional offices in Massachusetts, Nebraska, and Canada, the company specializes in a comprehensive suite of services. These include digital solutions, direct mail, list and media services, data analysis, and creative development. RKD Group focuses on strategic planning and advanced analytics to help clients enhance their fundraising efforts, build long-term relationships with donors, and drive both online and offline engagement and donations.

Ameritas Life Insurance, based in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a well-established insurance company founded in 1887. It offers a diverse array of insurance and financial products and services tailored for individuals, families, and businesses. The company specializes in life, disability, accident, and health insurance, ensuring comprehensive coverage for its clients. As a subsidiary of Ameritas Mutual Holding Company, Ameritas Life Insurance operates under the governance of a board of directors that oversees the management of its assets.

Tenaska is a prominent private energy company based in Omaha, Nebraska, with nearly 30 years of experience in the development, construction, operation, and financing of electric generating facilities. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including the acquisition and management of energy assets. Tenaska's affiliates are involved in the marketing of natural gas, electric power, biofuels, and liquefied natural gas, as well as in private equity investment management and natural gas exploration and production. Additionally, Tenaska participates in electric transmission development, serving a diverse array of customers and communities.

Omaha World-Herald provides news, commentary, information and advertising that encourages readers to become involved in the world around them. The World-Herald is a statewide Nebraska newspaper, and delivers to more readers in southwest Iowa than any other Iowa newspaper.

Werner Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is a premier transportation and logistics company, with coverage throughout North America, Asia, Europe, South America, Africa and Australia. Werner maintains its global headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska and maintains offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Australia. Werner is among the five largest truckload carriers in the United States, with a diversified portfolio of transportation services that includes dedicated; medium-to-long-haul, regional and local van; expedited; temperature-controlled; and flatbed services. Werner’s Value Added Services portfolio includes freight management, truck brokerage, intermodal, and international services. International services are provided through Werner’s domestic and global subsidiary companies and include ocean, air and ground transportation; freight forwarding; and customs brokerage.

Growth Street Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in early-stage and growth capital investments, primarily focusing on software as a service (SaaS) and technology-enabled services companies. Growth Street Partners targets investments in the United States, with a particular interest in cities such as Baltimore, Cincinnati, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Memphis, Omaha, Philadelphia, Portland, and San Diego. The firm typically invests between $3 million and $10 million, favoring companies with annual revenues ranging from $1 million to $5 million. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Growth Street Partners is dedicated to supporting the growth of innovative businesses in the technology sector.

Brinker International, Inc. operates casual dining restaurants, primarily under the brands Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy. Chili's is known for its bar and grill offerings, featuring a menu that includes signature items such as slow-smoked baby back ribs, craft burgers, fajitas, and tableside guacamole. Maggiano's specializes in Italian cuisine, offering a diverse menu that includes appetizers, chicken, seafood, veal, prime steaks, and desserts. As of June 2013, Brinker International's system included 1,591 restaurants across 50 states and Washington, D.C., as well as locations in various countries including Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Chili's segment, reflecting its strong presence in the casual dining market.

Postmates Inc. operates an on-demand food and grocery delivery platform that connects customers with local couriers to deliver products from various restaurants and stores across the United States. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the platform features a wide selection of over 600,000 restaurants and retailers, many of which are exclusive to Postmates. The service covers approximately 80% of U.S. households, reaching all 50 states, with a strong presence in Los Angeles and other southwestern markets. Customers can enjoy free delivery from all merchants by subscribing to Postmates Unlimited, the industry’s first subscription service. In addition to food delivery, Postmates also offers gift card services, enhancing the user experience and encouraging local shopping without delays.

NorthWestern Energy is an investor-owned utility and one of the largest providers of electricity and natural gas in the northwestern United States, serving approximately 668,300 customers across Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska. Established in 1923, the company operates an extensive electric system that covers two-thirds of Montana, eastern South Dakota, and Yellowstone National Park, reaching 297 communities. Its natural gas system serves 169 communities in the same regions. NorthWestern Energy's operations include the generation, purchase, transmission, and distribution of electricity, as well as the production, purchase, transmission, storage, and distribution of natural gas. The company utilizes a mix of energy sources, including thermal, wind, and hydroelectric power. With a workforce of around 1,400 employees, NorthWestern Energy is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with operational centers in Butte, Montana, and Huron, South Dakota.

Midwest Growth Partners, LLLP is a private equity firm specializing in investing in small to mid-sized companies lower middle market, management buyouts, outright acquisitions, internal recapitalizations, majority and minority growth capital, competitive roll-ups, succession planning liquidity for retiring business owners, general transfer, distressed, later stage, industry consolidation, and turnaround situations. The firm does not invest in start-ups, "pure-play" brick and mortar retailers, and non-core real estate. It seeks to invest in small family-owned rural businesses in the food and agriculture, distribution and logistics, manufacturing, and business service industries but may consider investments in other industries. The firm seeks to invest in Iowa, the Upper Midwest which includes Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Nebraska, and also in North Dakota and Kansas in companies with headquarters, or significant operations, located in communities with populations of 50,000 or less. It typically invests in companies with sales value between $4 million to $40 million and maximum EBITDA of $5 million, and makes equity investments between $0.5 million and $5 million in its portfolio companies depending on the structure of the transaction and nature of the investment. The firm may co-invest on larger opportunities. It invests in companies with revenues between $4 million and $40 million. Midwest Growth Partners, LLLP is based in Des Moines, Iowa.

Cornell Capital LLC is a private equity firm founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Hong Kong. The firm specializes in making long-term majority investments through buyouts and growth equity, focusing on sectors such as consumer, industrial/business services, and financial services. With a value-oriented investment approach, Cornell Capital targets companies with significant growth potential, leveraging a partnership-oriented strategy. The firm has a skilled team with decades of collective experience and manages approximately $6 billion in assets under management.

Advantage Capital is a private equity firm founded in 1992 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, with additional offices across the United States. The firm specializes in growth equity, lending, and mezzanine debt capital investments, focusing on small businesses at various stages of development, excluding seed-stage companies. It aims to drive economic development in underserved communities, both urban and rural, by investing in sectors such as communication, information technology, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy. Advantage Capital seeks to make initial investments ranging from $0.5 million to $10 million in companies with sales under $5 million and also provides various forms of debt capital, including senior and subordinated loans. The firm has invested over $3.8 billion in more than 800 portfolio companies and projects, supporting over 66,000 jobs nationwide. Its geographic focus includes states like Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, and Texas, among others, with a commitment to enhancing local economies through targeted financial solutions.

Decarbonization Partners specializes in investing in late-stage venture capital and early-stage growth equity firms that focus on proven technologies within clean energy, electrification, green materials, and a circular, digital economy. The company is actively investing in six key areas and has already made five successful investments.

TPG Rise Climate Fund is a dedicated climate investing strategy on TPG’s global impact investing platform.

Warburg Pincus LLC is a prominent global private equity and venture capital firm that specializes in growth investing across all stages of a company's life cycle. Founded in 1939 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in various major cities worldwide, the firm has a diverse portfolio of over 200 companies spanning multiple sectors, including energy, financial services, healthcare, consumer goods, technology, and real estate. Warburg Pincus focuses on investments ranging from early-stage financing to management buyouts of mature businesses, with an emphasis on acquiring undervalued and middle-market companies. The firm typically invests between $20 million and $1 billion in companies with enterprise values from $100 million to $15.1 billion, actively seeking opportunities globally, particularly in North America, Europe, and emerging markets. Warburg Pincus engages closely with management teams to foster sustainable growth and value creation in its portfolio companies.

TT Capital Partners, LLC is a private equity firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializing in growth equity investments within the healthcare sector. The firm focuses on innovative companies in healthcare technology and services that demonstrate significant growth potential, particularly those expanding their customer base or entering new markets. TT Capital Partners seeks to acquire majority stakes in these high-growth enterprises. Additionally, the firm operates as an independent merchant bank, offering services in mergers and acquisitions, financial restructuring, and strategic advisory. Founded in 1997, TT Capital Partners is recognized for its expertise in the healthcare industry and is a Registered Investment Adviser.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. We recognize that small business is critical to our economic recovery and strength, to building America's future, and to helping the United States compete in today's global marketplace. Although SBA has grown and evolved in the years since it was established in 1953, the bottom line mission remains the same. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam. Overview & History Since its founding on July 30, 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses. The SBA was officially established in 1953, but its philosophy and mission began to take shape years earlier in a number of predecessor agencies, largely as a response to the pressures of the Great Depression and World War II. The Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC), created by President Herbert Hoover in 1932 to alleviate the financial crisis of the Great Depression, was SBA's grandparent. The RFC was basically a federal lending program for all businesses hurt by the Depression, large and small. It was adopted as the personal project of Hoover's successor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and was staffed by some of Roosevelt's most capable and dedicated workers. Concern for small business intensified during World War II, when large industries beefed up production to accommodate wartime defense contracts and smaller businesses were left unable to compete. To help small business participate in war production and give them financial viability, Congress created the Smaller War Plants Corporation (SWPC) in 1942. The SWPC provided direct loans to private entrepreneurs, encouraged large financial institutions to make credit available to small enterprises, and advocated small business interests to federal procurement agencies and big businesses. The SWPC was dissolved after the war, and its lending and contract powers were handed over to the RFC. At this time, the Office of Small Business (OSB) in the Department of Commerce also assumed some responsibilities that would later become characteristic duties of the SBA. Its services were primarily educational. Believing that a lack of information and expertise was the main cause of small business failure, the OSB produced brochures and conducted management counseling for individual entrepreneurs. Congress created another wartime organization to handle small business concerns during the Korean War, this time called the Small Defense Plants Administration (SDPA). Its functions were similar to those of the SWPC, except that ultimate lending authority was retained by the RFC. The SDPA certified small businesses to the RFC when it had determined the businesses to be competent to perform the work of government contracts. By 1952, a move was on to abolish the RFC. To continue the important functions of the earlier agencies, President Dwight Eisenhower proposed creation of a new small business agency -- the Small Business Administration (SBA). In the Small Business Act of July 30, 1953, Congress created the Small Business Administration, whose function was to "aid, counsel, assist and protect, insofar as is possible, the interests of small business concerns." The charter also stipulated that the SBA would ensure small businesses a "fair proportion" of government contracts and sales of surplus property. By 1954, SBA already was making direct business loans and guaranteeing bank loans to small businesses, as well as making loans to victims of natural disasters, working to get government procurement contracts for small businesses and helping business owners with management and technical assistance and business training. The Investment Company Act of 1958 established the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Program, under which SBA licensed, regulated and helped provide funds for privately owned and operated venture capital investment firms. They specialized in providing long-term debt and equity investments to high-risk small businesses. Its creation was the result of a Federal Reserve study that discovered, in the simplest terms, that small businesses could not get the credit they needed to keep pace with technological advancement. In 1964, SBA began to attack poverty through the Equal Opportunity Loan (EOL) Program. The EOL Program relaxed the credit and collateral requirements for applicants living below the poverty level in an effort to encourage new businesses that had been unable to attract financial backing, but were nevertheless sound commercial initiatives. SBA has grown in terms of total assistance provided and its array of programs tailored to encourage small enterprises in all areas. SBA's programs now include financial and federal contract procurement assistance, management assistance, and specialized outreach to women, minorities and armed forces veterans. The SBA also provides loans to victims of natural disasters and specialized advice and assistance in international trade.

M25 is a Chicago-based venture capital firm founded in 2015, focused on early-stage technology startups in the Midwest. The firm has invested in over 90 startups across more than 24 cities in 11 states, establishing itself as a significant player in the regional startup ecosystem. M25 employs an objective, analytical model combined with a collaborative approach to build a diverse portfolio that spans various industries, including analytics, big data, consumer applications, e-commerce, healthcare, and more. Its mission is to foster innovation and support the growth of emerging companies in the Midwest, positioning itself as a vital resource for entrepreneurs in the area.

Yorkville Advisors Global, LLC is a privately owned hedge fund sponsor established in 2001 and headquartered in Mountainside, New Jersey, with additional offices in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; Denver, Colorado; Milan, Italy; and Hong Kong. The firm specializes in providing specialty financing solutions, primarily through structured debt and equity investments, with a focus on growth companies across various industries. Yorkville Advisors employs a combination of technical and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities, often acting as a sole investor in capital raises to ensure a controlled exit strategy. The firm's investment strategy spans public equity, fixed income, and alternative investment markets globally, with particular emphasis on sectors such as healthcare, metals and mining, energy, technology, and electric vehicles. Each investment is tailored to meet the specific needs of the companies involved, reflecting Yorkville's commitment to supporting growth and acquisition capital for public companies.

McGowan Capital Group is a private equity firm based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, established in 2004. The firm specializes in growth capital investments, focusing primarily on early to mid-stage companies. By providing financial resources and strategic support, McGowan Capital Group aims to foster the development and expansion of its portfolio companies.

Weld North operates a platform of digital and SaaS educational solution businesses. In partnership with KKR, a global alternative asset manager, Weld North makes control investments in high potential businesses in the education industry. By attracting highly motivated and distinctly talented professionals, Weld North looks to accelerate growth through an obsessive focus on enhancing the customer experience, operational excellence, marketing expertise and disciplined financial management. Weld North appreciates the time, focus and expertise required to grow successful technology-enabled education businesses. Our longer investment time horizon plus a willingness to make organic and new investments over time leads to businesses that produce the best results for students, teachers and investors.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is a United States government agency established in 1958, primarily in response to advancements in space exploration by the Soviet Union. Originating from the National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics, NASA has a long history of advancing aeronautics and astronautics. It gained prominence for its Apollo program, which successfully landed humans on the moon in 1969. NASA has since been instrumental in various space missions, including the development of the space shuttle, which provided regular access to space from 1981 until its retirement in 2011. The agency plays a key role in the International Space Station, furthering human presence in space through international collaboration. In addition to manned missions, NASA conducts extensive scientific research, exploring planets like Mars and monitoring Earth's climate through satellites. Its aeronautics teams continue to innovate in creating safer and more efficient aircraft. Overall, NASA's work aims to expand human knowledge and capabilities in space while contributing to advancements that benefit life on Earth.

Equativ is an ad tech company that specializes in providing a digital marketplace for advertisers. The company develops direct and programmatic advertising software aimed at optimizing the value of advertisement impressions. Its platform efficiently manages inventory and ad delivery across multiple formats and devices, utilizing advanced forecasting, targeting, and big data analytics. This approach enables publishers to enhance their revenue from premium and programmatic advertisements without the need for third-party vendors. Equativ focuses on delivering brand and privacy-safe solutions, combining client expertise with engineering to ensure a high level of professionalism and technical sophistication in its services.

Tiger Global Management is an investment firm based in New York, founded in 2001. It specializes in both public and private equity, focusing on companies that harness technological innovation. The firm employs a long-term investment strategy, targeting high-quality growth opportunities across a diverse range of industries. In its public equity operations, Tiger Global utilizes both long/short and growth strategies, while its private equity segment invests in companies at various stages, from early to late stage. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Tiger Global Management aims to partner with its portfolio companies throughout their lifecycle to maximize growth and value.

Flyover Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies funds. We do one thing, and we do it well: We support people who are underestimated for no reason other than doing business in the Flyover region. When we invest, we do it early — and with great conviction. Then we get to work because your success is our success. We're here for you in the good times and especially the bad times, all to ensure you have the resources to be successful.

Battery Ventures is a Boston-based investment firm founded in 1983 that specializes in technology-focused investments. The firm targets category-defining businesses across various sectors, including application software, IT infrastructure, consumer internet and mobile services, industrial technologies, and life science tools. By identifying and supporting innovative companies within these markets, Battery Ventures aims to foster growth and development in the technology landscape. As a Registered Investment Adviser, the firm combines expertise and strategic insight to guide its investment decisions.

BV Investment Partners, L.P. is a private equity firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 1983. It specializes in buyouts, recapitalizations, growth equity investments, and industry roll-ups within the lower middle and middle market. The firm primarily targets investments in the information and technology services sectors, including data and content, financial services, healthcare, marketing, software analytics, and tech-enabled business services. BV Investment Partners focuses on companies located in North America, typically investing between $25 million and $125 million in businesses with enterprise values ranging from $10 million to $1 billion and sales between $10 million and $150 million. The firm often seeks majority or minority stakes and prefers to act as a lead investor. With a long-standing history, BV Investment Partners has invested over $2.7 billion in more than 80 companies, solidifying its position as one of the most experienced sector-focused private equity firms in the region.

Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund is an outgrowth of Revolution’s Rise of the Rest platform, a national initiative launched in 2014 to spotlight emerging startup hubs. Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund invests in seed- and early-stage companies located outside of New York City, Silicon Valley, and Boston. By partnering with regional ecosystem leaders and co-investors, Rise of the Rest is helping to build and scale the next wave of transformational companies. The Rise of the Rest Seed Funds are backed by a group of iconic entrepreneurs and business leaders committed to the vision that the next great startups will be located outside of the coastal tech hubs.

Tri-Valley Ventures is a venture capital firm located in Pleasanton, California, founded in 2017 by Greg Hitchan and Don Garman. The firm focuses on making minority investments in seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage companies, with an emphasis on sectors such as software, artificial intelligence, machine learning, financial technology, health technology, Software-as-a-Service, Big Data, and digital health. Tri-Valley Ventures aims to support innovative startups primarily within the Bay Area, leveraging its expertise to foster growth in emerging technologies.

ManchesterStory Group is a venture capital firm based in West Des Moines, Iowa, established in 2016 by Dave Miles and Matt Kinley. The firm specializes in investing in early-to-growth stage companies within the InsurTech, FinTech, and HealthTech sectors. As a Registered Investment Adviser, ManchesterStory Group focuses on identifying innovative startups and established companies that are poised for significant growth, aiming to provide strategic support and capital to enhance their development and market presence.

Serra Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in technology companies throughout the U.S. and in select international locations. Sectors we focus on include information technology, devices/instrumentation and agricultural technologies.

BlackRock Private Equity Partners, Inc. is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1999 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with additional offices in New York, Durham, Hong Kong, and London. The firm specializes in direct investments and fund of funds investments, encompassing a diverse range of sectors including technology, healthcare, energy, and consumer services. It focuses on mezzanine, early-stage, and later-stage investments, as well as special situations and turnarounds. Additionally, BlackRock Private Equity Partners engages in direct co-investments and invests in various private equity funds worldwide, particularly in the United States, Europe, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia. As an operating subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc., the firm serves a broad array of clients, including institutions and individual investors, while also emphasizing innovative financial technology solutions.

H.I.G. Capital, LLC is a private equity and alternative assets investment firm founded in 1993 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, with additional offices in North America, South America, and Europe. The firm specializes in providing both debt and equity capital to small and medium-sized companies, focusing on sectors such as specialty manufacturing, business services, consumer goods, education services, healthcare, and information technology. H.I.G. Capital engages in a variety of investment strategies, including leveraged buyouts, management-led buyouts, corporate carve-outs, and distressed investments. The firm primarily targets companies with enterprise values ranging from $25 million to $1 billion and typically invests between $3 million and $100 million. While it prefers to invest in companies based in the United States, particularly in the Western and Midwest regions, H.I.G. Capital also has a presence in Europe and Latin America. The firm seeks to create value through an operationally focused approach and aims to support the growth of its portfolio companies.

Regions Bank is a financial institution that offers a wide range of personal, small business, commercial banking, and wealth management services. Its personal banking services encompass checking and savings accounts, cash solutions, protection services, and various financial products such as money market accounts and IRAs. For small businesses, Regions provides checking accounts, cash management, merchant processing, and payroll services. In the commercial banking sector, it offers asset-based lending, equipment financing, and government financing solutions. The bank also specializes in wealth management, including private wealth management, estate planning, and trust services. Regions Bank operates branches across multiple states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, and Texas, and was founded in 1928 in Birmingham, Alabama. Originally known as First Alabama Bank, it adopted the name Regions Bank in 1996 and operates as a subsidiary of Regions Financial Corporation.

Bank of America is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, offering a comprehensive suite of banking, investing, asset management, and risk management services. It caters to individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses, as well as large corporations and governments. The bank specializes in corporate banking, investment banking, and trading across various asset classes, delivering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of its clients. Additionally, it provides retail banking, small business services, and trust services for individuals, alongside global commercial and corporate banking for enterprises. Bank of America is dedicated to supporting its clients with innovative and accessible financial products designed to enhance their growth and success.

Societe Generale is a global financial services organization headquartered in Paris, France, founded in 1864. It operates across various sectors, providing a wide range of services including retail, corporate, and investment banking. The firm specializes in capital markets, securities, underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, derivatives, and trading services. It also offers clearing, settlement, and custodial services. Societe Generale serves a diverse clientele, including financial institutions, corporations in oil and gas, utilities, media, and aerospace, among others. With a significant presence in the UK since 1871, the organization has built strong relationships with major companies and government entities, enhancing its ability to serve clients effectively. The firm employs approximately 4,300 individuals across the UK and is committed to corporate social responsibility initiatives that support local communities.

Woodforest National Bank is a strongest community banks in the nation, proudly offering outstanding quality customer service since 1980. Woodforest offers both consumer and small business products and services. The Woodforest Commercial Banking team offers products and services in the areas of Credit and Financial Services(1), Wealth Management(1), Cash Management, Merchant Services(2), and more. Woodforest is privately owned and their Employee Stock Ownership Plan is the largest shareholder. In the spirit of “true ownership” Woodforest employees strive to offer quality banking service and to understand the financial needs of every customer they serve. Their employees live, work and “give back” throughout their many banking communities by supporting organizations and civic events with countless hours of volunteer time and financial support.

Prosperity7 Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early and growth-stage startups with a long-term view. The firm investments range from early-stage enterprise, blockchain, financial and industrial technologies to medical and healthcare solutions. industries as diverse as MedTech, fintech, and B2B SaaS. They provide venture funding that presents an unparalleled opportunity for international scalability and impact.