Dennis Kooker

WMG Acquisition Corp. engages in recording and publishing of music. It operates through two businesses: Recorded Music and Music Publishing. The Recorded Music business engages in marketing, sale and licensing of recorded music in various physical format such as CDs, LPs and DVDs, and digital format such as downloads, streaming and ringtones. The Music Publishing business owns and acquires rights to musical compositions, exploits and markets these compositions. The company was founded on March 18, 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Houlihan Lokey, Inc., M.E.S.A. Securities, Inc. is a company that provides advisory and broker related services. The company is based in New York, NY. M.E.S.A. Securities was acquired by Houlihan Lokey, Inc. on June 22, 2015.

Universal Music Group, Inc. operates as a music publishing firm. It owns and manages businesses engaged in music recording, publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content. Its brands include Decca Records, EMI, Abbey Road Studios, Bravad, and Republic Records. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Kaufman Patricof Enterprises, Inc. provides an online literary marketplace. The private company is based in New York, NY.

Covington & Burling LLP provides legal services. It also provides support services in the following administrative departments including accounting, human resources, information research services, information technology services, library, operations, marketing, practice systems support, recruitment, attorney and alumni relations, and professional development. The company was founded by J. Harry Covington and Edward B. Burling on January 1, 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Creative Artists Agency LLC operates as an entertainment and sports agency. The firm offers brand management, entertainment property selling, communications, market research, trend forecasting, strategic marketing, and counsel and philanthropy consulting services. The company was founded by J. Rowland Perkins II, Ronald Meyer, Bill Haber, Michael S. Rosenfeld, and Michael Ovitz in 1975 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Part of Mobilocity, Inc., KPE, Inc. provides digital communications solutions for the media, travel, and lifestyle industries. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Mark Patricof. KPE was acquired by Mobilocity, Inc. on February 26, 2002.

The Rockwell Group provides legal counseling and advisory services. It specializes in companies going public, mergers and acquisitions, and equity and debt financing. The company offers securities, business strategic and public relations services. The Rockwell Group is headquartered in Miami, FL.

The MusiCares Foundation provides music programs. The non-profit company is based in Santa Monica, CA and has subsidiaries in United States.

Digital Media Group Co. Ltd. operates digital media networks inside subway systems. It delivers entertainment, information, and advertising, as well as its proprietary passenger information system. The company was founded by James Lim in 2002 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

Crestview Advisors LLC (Crestview Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Tom Sawyer Murphy Jr. and Barry Stuart Volpert. The firm is headquartered in Madison, New York.

Scantarp Oy AB manufactures technical fabrics coated with thermoplastic polymers. Its products include technical textiles, HF welded products and defense and security. The company was founded on February 10, 2006 and is headquartered in Kuopio, Finland.

New York City Economic Development Corp. provides economic assistance and financial incentives for large businesses. Its services include financing and incentives, strategic investments group, programs for entrepreneurs, programs for business recovery and resiliency, programs for nonprofits, workforce and local business programs, incubators and workspace resources, international programs, portnyc and central business districts. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

New York Cruise Lines, Inc. operates travel, hospitality and restaurant businesses. It provides sightseeing and transportation services including the iconic hop on hop off all day access pass, which allows guests to travel to and stop at tourist sites in Manhattan and Brooklyn, as well as transportation services for business and major events in New York City. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Vivendi SE, Def Jam Recordings, Inc. is a legendary hip-hop music label that has been at the forefront of the genre for over 35 years. The company is based in New York, NY. Over the years, Def Jam has established its dominance with superstar acts like Jay-Z, DMX, Ludacris, Rihanna, and Kanye West. Def Jam's diverse roster of marquee and emerging stars includes Justin Bieber, Alessia Cara, Logic, Pusha T, and Big Sean, among others. Founded in 1984, Def Jam began as an independent label inspired by the emerging sound of hip-hop and represented iconic stars like LL Cool J, Slick Rick, The Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy. Tunji Balogun has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Astrec Baltic Oü manufactures and distributes fiber optic cable assemblies, telecommunication infrastructure components, power supplies, as well as measurement and fusion splicing equipment. Its products and services include passive components for optical networks, active components for optical networks, arc fusion splicers and accessories, test & measurement equipment, installation tools and speciality fibre. The firm also offers transmission equipment, transceivers, batteries, microwave antenna systems, cabinets, shelters, mobile masts and tools. It also provides various sourcing, consulting and engineering services. The company was founded by Marek Kiisa in 1998 and is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia.

Internet Education Foundation operates as a non-profit organization committed to a strong Internet to promote communications, commerce and democracy. It is supported by public interest groups, corporations and associations representative of the diverse Internet community. The company was founded by Jerry Berman in January 1997 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

IFPI Secretariat in London is responsible for co-ordinating international strategies in the key areas of the organization's work anti-piracy enforcement, lobbying of governments and representation in international organizations, legal strategies, litigation and public relations. It is also the recording industry's most authoritative source of market research and information, providing a comprehensive range of global industry statistics. IFPI's regional offices for Asia, Europe and Latin America are responsible for implementing IFPI's strategies at regional level, co-ordinating the work of national groups and setting lobbying priorities tailored to the political environment in their regions. IFPI's office in Brussels is the recording industry's representation to the European Union. It interacts directly with the EU institutions and coordinates the industry's representation throughout Europe. IFPI's Regional Office for Asia is located in Hong Kong, with additional offices in China and Singapore. It co-ordinates the region's lobbying activities and legal strategies. IFPI Latin America, has an executive office in Miami and co-ordinates the region's lobbying, anti-piracy and communication activities.

Sweat & Blood Venture Group (Sweat & Blood Venture) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Visha Gondal. The firm is headquartered in India.

GaMa Entertainment Systems Pvt Ltd. develops and manufactures entertainment hardware and software products. It specializes in prize vending, ticket redemption and novelty gaming machines. The company was founded by Puneet Kumar, Vishal Gondal, and Vaibhav Goel in 2008 and is headquartered in Mumbai City, India.

StartUp Health LLC (StartUp Health) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Unity Stoakes and Steven H. Krein. The firm is headquartered in New York, with an additional office in California.

SoundExchange, Inc. collects and distributes royalties with relation to the music industry. It works at the center of digital music, developing business solutions to benefit the entire music industry. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Piano Software, Inc. engages in the development and provision of e-commerce platform solutions. The company was founded by Kirill Kouterguine, Tim Dirrenberger, Will Coghlan, and David Restrepo in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Broad Sky Partners LLC (Broad Sky Partners) is a private equity firm founded by Tyler Zachem and David Basto in 2013. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Bully Pulpit Interactive LLC engages in the marketing, communications, and advertising business. The firm specializes in online marketing, public affairs, social media, direct response, advertising, digital strategy, and political campaigns. The company was founded by Andrew Bleeker in 2009 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Tigerbeat Media LLC publishes and markets magazines. The company is based in New York, NY. The CEO of the company is Mark Patricof.

Fitek AS is a financial technology solutions company. It is engaged on offering purchase invoice and sales invoicing solutions, and financial support services. The company was founded on December 31, 1996 and is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia.

Musicians On Call (MOC) is a non-profit organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients, families, and caregivers in healthcare environments nationwide. The private company is based in New York, NY. MOC volunteers perform live for children and adults facing any health challenge, including veterans recovering in VA facilities, family members supporting loved ones in need, and healthcare workers caring for patients. MOC has a vision of a world filled with the healing power of music and is developing a groundbreaking online platform to revolutionize access to music in healthcare. MOC's network includes volunteer guides, volunteer musicians, and renowned artist supporters such as Bruce Springsteen, Dolly Parton, Katy Perry, and many more. The company was founded in 1999, and the CEO is Pete Griffin.

Part of Odensö AB Oy, Dynaplay Estonia OÜ is a company based in Tallinn, Estonia that leases real estate properties.

NEP Group Holdings US Feeder LP operates as a development stage company. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Nep Group Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company that provides broadcasting services. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Capitol CMG, Inc. distributes Christian music and home entertainment products. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Part of Hornblower Group, Inc., City Experiences is a portfolio of water- and land-based experience companies that includes two sub-brands: City Cruises and City Ferry. City Cruises operates dining, sightseeing, and private events across 22 destinations in the US, Canada, and the UK. City Ferry offers specialized knowledge and expertise required to transport passengers, vehicles, and other cargo safely across inland and coastal waterways, serving as the operator of NYC Ferry and Puerto Rico Ferry System, among others. Additionally, City Experiences represents Hornblower Group's service contracts to provide ferry service to the Statue of Liberty National Monument and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, and Niagara Falls. The portfolio of companies also offers a range of water- and land-based experiences including shore excursions, partner-offered experiences, multi-port packages, with companies including Venture Ashore, Walks, and Devour Tours.

Part of GOQii, Inc., GOQii Technologies Pvt Ltd. is a smart tech-enabled healthcare platform based in Mumbai, IN. The company was founded in 2004 by Vishal Gondal, Sachin Janghel, Abhishek Sharma, Champ Alreja. GOQii’s platform combines health coaching with a smart fitness tracker and an integrated mobile app to guide users towards their health goals. The Indian company's care team of coaches, experts, and doctors provide lifestyle coaching programs, while GOQii Play offers live video coaching on various topics. GOQii also partners with top diagnostics labs to provide home testing and access to reports on the app. Additionally, GOQii Health Locker offers unlimited cloud storage for securely uploading, organizing, and tracking all health records. Through Karma, GOQii enables users to walk, earn, and donate karma points to various social causes. Vishal Gondal has been the CEO since 2004.