Jade Stinson

Part of Growy Holdings BV, Kalera GmbH is a German indoor vertical farming company that combines technologies from the fields of software, mechanical engineering, and agriculture. Kalera was acquired by Growy Holdings BV from Kalera SA on January 30, 2023. The company is based in Munich, Germany. &ever operates a large vertical farming facility in Germany, in addition to in-store grow-towers. The company is currently constructing a mega-facility. The focus of the company is on building sustainable farms in cities around the world to provide more and more people with better tasting lettuce with higher nutrient content at the same time. The patented cultivation systems from &ever are easily scalable in shape and size so that indoor vertical farms of various sizes can be operated anywhere in the world, regardless of local climatic conditions. The company was founded in 2015 by Mark Korzilius, and Sebastian Henner Schwarz has been the CEO of the company since then.

Alexandria Agtech/Climate Innovation Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. Its objective is effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination. The company was founded on February 18, 2021 and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

Trailhead Capital Management LLC (Trailhead Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

Reactive Biosciences Inc. engages in the design and developemnt of novel solutions targeting needs in crop protection, animal health and human health. It specializes in chemistry, research, and biotechnology. The company was founded by Stephen J. Benkovic, Gerald R. Fink, Lucy Shapiro, Paul R. Schimmel and C. Tony Liu in 2015 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

CMR Surgical Ltd. develops universal robotic system for minimal access surgery. The firm is presently evaluating the ability of the versius system to perform upper GI, gynaecological, colorectal and renal surgery in cadaveric trials. The company was founded by Martin Frost and Mark Slack in January 2014 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.

J D Restaurants, Inc. is a private company based in Tipton, IN.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

National Restaurant Association operates as a foodservice trade association. It advocate for pro-restaurant regulation and operational freedom. The firm provide advocacy and representation, educational networking, tools and solutions, and research and insights. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Bunge North America, Inc. produces and processes oilseeds and edible oil products. Its products and services include food and animal feed ingredients, bioenergy and industrial products. The firm supplies raw, processed agricultural commodities and specialized food ingredients to customers in the animal feed, food processor, foodservice and bakery industries. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Restaurant Technologies, Inc. provides frying oil management and oil recycling solutions. It offers total oil management, portable oil systems, fryer filtration monitoring, and automist. The company founded by John M. Ruelle, Paul L. Plooster, Lisa J. Merryfield, Bradley J. Schoenbauer in 1997 and is headquartered in Mendota Heights, MN.

Satispay SpA operates a mobile payment application. It allows users to send money and pay in stores and online. The company was founded by Alberto Dalmasso, Dario Brignone, and Smauele Pinta in 2013 and is headquartered in Milan Italy.

LGT Impact Ventures (UK) (LGT Impact Ventures) is a private equity subsidiary of LGT Group Foundation founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Gowan Co. LLC manufactures and distributes crop protection products. The firm offers fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, matricide and nutrition products. The company was founded by Jon Jessen in 1962 and is headquartered in Yuma, AZ.

Agrinos AS engages in the development, production, and trade of biological crop inputs. Its products include iNvigorate, B-Sure, and Agrinos 5-0-0. The firm focuses on core crops such as corn, potatoes, soybeans, sugarcanes, tomatoes, and wheat; and regional crops such as verries, citrus and fruit trees, coffee, cotton, forage, leafy greens, and vegetables. The company was founded by Kjetil Langland Bøhn, Karl Reiner Fick Rochin, and Aaron Powers in 2009 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Amoun Pharmaceutical Co. SAE manufactures and distributes human and veterinary pharmaceutical products and food supplements. The firm’s products include analgesics, anti-infectives, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal drugs and drugs for anesthesia, genito-urinary disorders, and respiratory systems. The company was founded by Sarwat Bassily in 1976 and is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

Qenta, Inc. is a company that combines three divisions: Qenta Tokenization, Qenta Payments, and Qenta Capital & Risk Management. The company is based in Houston, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States. Qenta Tokenization offers patented asset tokenization solutions, multi-token wallets for digital banking, and programmed payout services. Qenta Payments offers cashless payments processing, multi-currency accounts, debit and credit cards on mobile platforms. Qenta Capital & Risk Management provides specialized hedging products and margin financing for soft commodities and precious metals. Qenta was founded in 2021 by Brent W. de Jong, who has been the CEO since then.

De Jong Capital LLC is a private company based in Houston, TX that specializes in providing financial services to businesses and individuals. The company has subsidiaries in Peru and the United States. De Jong Capital offers a range of services, including investment management, financial planning, and risk management. The company works closely with their clients to develop customized solutions that meet their unique needs and goals. With a team of experienced professionals and a commitment to excellence, De Jong Capital has established a reputation as a trusted partner for financial success.

Brenco, Inc. manufactures tapered roller bearings and component parts for railroad cars. It services and repairs used railroad bearings and manufactured lubrication seals for use in railroad bearings and for sale to third parties. The firm also manufactures automotive forgings to domestic automobile manufacturers. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Petersburg, VA.

Ashmore Investment Management Ltd. (AIML) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1992 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ashmore Investments UK Ltd., which itself is wholly-owned by Ashmore Group Plc (LSE: ASHM). AIML manages assets on behalf of institutional investors.

Asian Genco Pte Ltd. provides infrastructure development and management services. It operates hydro power projects in Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh; gas based and coal fired thermal projects in Andhra Pradesh; and a wind farm in Gujarat. The company was founded in November 2004 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Ashmore Energy International Holding Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in the energy industry. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Castlelake LP (Castlelake) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Rory Joseph O'Neill and Evan Andrew Carruthers. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Ashmore Investment Management Ltd (AIM) is the investment arm of Ashmore Group plc (LSE: ASHM) founded in 1992. The firm is headquartered in London.

Zaff Capital LP provides investment advisory services. The private company is based in Houston, TX. The American company was founded by Brian R. Zatarain.

Schools For Children of The World operates primary and secondary schools. The non-profit company is based in Avon, CO.

Emergent Payments, Inc. provides online payment services. The company was founded by Brent de Jong, Mitchell Davis and Andrew Schneider in 2007 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research provides industrial design services. AEI produces articles from economics, law, political science, defense and foreign policy studies, ethics, theology, health care, and other fields. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.