Erika Gesner

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

The Sharper Image Corp. retails appliances and consumer electronic devices. It engages in business-to-business wholesale operations, as well as owns and operates online auction Web site and an online outlet store to help manage refurbished and close-out inventory. The company was founded by Richard J. Thalheimer in 1977 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Lazard Freres & Co. LLC provides corporate advisory, capital market, and asset management services. The company was founded on April 13, 1992 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

RugsUSA LLC operates online rugs shopping website. The firm offers indoor and outdoor area rugs, plus furniture, lighting and other home decor. The company was founded by Koorosh Yaraghi in 1998 and is headquartered in Cranbury, NJ.

Mustang Group Management LLC (Mustang Group Management) is a Private Equity firm founded by Bob Crowley in 2003. The firm is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts.

Tensility Venture Partners LLC (Tensility Venture Partner) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Armando Pauker and Wayne T. Boulais. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

General Catalyst LLC (General Catalyst) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Joel Cutler, David Fialkow, Bill Fitzgerald, David Orfao and John Simon. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Bulletproof 360, Inc. provides food and beverage services. It offers the Bulletproof Diet that allows consumers to determine the amount of food and the type of food to eat and when to eat it and how to cook it. The company was founded by Dave Asprey in 2013 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Bain Capital Credit (Bain Capital Credit) is a private equity subsidiary of Bain Capital Credit LP, founded in 1998 by Jonathan Scott Lavine. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Part of BCP2 DAI LLC, TravelSmith Outfitters, Inc. is a retailer of travel clothing, accessories, and shoes for both women and men through online channels.

York Athletics Manufacturing, Inc. manufactures lightweight training footwear. The firm offers unisex footwear that is built to perform and intentionally designed with a minimal aesthetic. It also provides accessories including socks, hat, signature York tee and York water bottle. The company was founded by Mark McGarry and Travis York in 2016 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Vitalize LLC engages in the online retail of sports nutritional supplements and provision of digital fitness solutions. It offers protein products, weight management, vitamins, and clothing and accessories. The company was founded by Ryan R. DeLuca in 1999 and is headquartered in Boise, ID.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

Great Hill Partners LP (Great Hill Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1998 by Christopher S. Gaffney, Steve F. Gormley and John G. Hayes. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Innovasjon Norge provides business financing services. Its services include start ups, growth companies and clusters, internationalization and sustainability. The company was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Artful Home LLC retails online art and fine craft items. The firm’s products include art glass, sculpture, art for the wall and objects and décor. The company was founded by Toni F. Sikes in 1985 and is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Bain Capital Credit LP is a SEC-registered investment advisor and global credit specialist headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded by Jonathan Lavine in 1998 and was formerly known as Sankaty Advisors LP. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of Bain Capital LP, owned by Bain Capital Holdings LP. Bain Capital Credit provides investment advisory services across a diverse range of credit strategies.

Scribe Software Corp. provides data integration software solutions. It offers Scribe Online an integration platform as a service (iPaaS). The firm provides financial services, life sciences, manufacturing, and media and entertainment companies. The company was founded by Peter R. Chase and James Clarke in 1995 is headquartered in Manchester, NH.

Ledge Lounger LLC provides in-water furniture and accessories. Its products include signature chaise, chair, headrest pillow, umbrellas, mainstay adirondack, legacy adirondack, club chair, playnk chaise and rocker. The company was founded by Christopher Anderson in 2011 and is headquartered in Brookshire, TX.

Timex Group USA, Inc. manufactures and distributes watches. It offers wristwatches for men, women and kids. The firm also manufactures alarm clocks, eyewear, thermostats, timers and night lights, weather instruments, thermometers, straps and pedometers. The company was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Middlebury, CT.

First Impression Iron Works, Inc. manufactures and installs custom ornamental ironwork. It offers decorative security doors, iron entry doors, gates, staircases, rails, and other iron products. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Beachwood, OH.

National Tree Co. imports and retails artificial Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands, and holiday decorations. It also offers artificial bushes and topiaries. The company was founded by Sal Puleo, Sr., Joe Puleo, and Rich Puleo in 1990 and is headquartered in Cranford, NJ.