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CDC Group Plc, a fund of funds, invests in private equity funds which focuses on Africa and Asian countries. It also provides direct investments in developing countries.

Autoscout24 GmbH engages in the development and operation of an online vehicle trading platform. The firm offers a search portal for new and used cars, motorcycles, and trucks. It also operates a search platform for car financing and vehicle leasing services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

RPS Diagnostics, Inc. develops diagnostic solutions and medical instruments. Its product FebriDx is in-office test that uses a finger stick blood sample to help differentiate viral from bacterial acute respiratory infection. The company was founded by Robert P. Sambursky in 2004 and is headquartered in Sarasota, FL.

Koninklijke Nedschroef Holding BV develops, manufactures and supplies fasteners and machine tools. It offers rivets, metal clips, labels, stickers, rubber grommets, adhesive patches, nuts and washers. The firm’s fasteners and parts are used in chassis and power trains. The company was founded by Hendrik van Thiel in 1894 and is headquartered in Helmond, the Netherlands.

The University of Melbourne, founded in 1853, is a world-renowned institution located in Parkville, Australia. The university is a leader in education, teaching, and research, offering a wide range of coursework and research programs.

BII Group Ltd. (BII Group) is a private equity/venture capital, a subsidiary of Government of United Kingdom was founded by James Murray Grant in 1948. The firm is headquartered in London with offices in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Nairobi, Pakistan, Sandton, and Bangladesh.

Invetech Co. distributes bearings and industrial components. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Part of Ernst & Young Global Ltd., Ernst & Young AG is a Swiss company that provides accounting services. The company is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

Kolb Distribution AG manufactures non-ionic surfactants and esters. The firm offers home and personal care, paper and performance chemicals products. It serves to the pharmaceutical and custom manufacturing industry. The company was founded by Werner Kolb in 1964 and is headquartered in Hedingen, Switzerland.

Cavitus Solutions Pty Ltd. develops and commercializes liquid phase industrial applications of high power ultrasound technology. It specializes in applications development, engineering design, manufacture and installation of equipment in the area of HPU for new and existing liquid-phase industrial applications with a focus on industries where products such as palm oil, olive oil, dairy and soy proteins are processed. Its customers include agricultural commodities, FMCG, industrial chemicals and pharmaceutical. The company was founded by Darren M. Bates, Ned Strong, Andrew S. Yap and Richard McLoughlin in 2006 and is headquartered in North Sydney, Australia.

Southmore Capital Pty Ltd (Southmore) is a venture capital firm is founded in 2006 by Dr. Jurgen Michaelis. The firm is headquartered in Adelaide.

voestalpine Polynorm NV designs and manufactures steel, aluminum, and plastic components for the automotive, construction, and installation industries. The company specializes in the project management, development, and production of pressed body panels and components. voestalpine Polynorm offers automotive pressed components, blanking-lines, plastic parts and components, and press-lines. The company is headquartered in Bunschoten, the Netherlands.

internetstores GmbH owns and operates online retail shops. It distributes bicycles and outdoor accessories. The firm offers adult and children's bikes, bicycle parts, and gears and accessories. It develops and manages its online shop portals: Fahrrad.de, Bruegelmann, Bikesterm, and Bikeunit. The outdoor segment markets camping gears, outdoor accessories and gym and fitness equipment. The company was founded by René Marius Köhler in April 2003 and is headquartered in Esslingen, Germany.

scienceindustries operates as Swiss Business Association Chemistry Pharma Life Sciences. The firm represents the economic and political interests of its member companies. It also promotes the global competitiveness of its member companies by promoting an innovation-friendly environment and providing services for its members. The company was founded on December 23, 1944 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Planet Innovation Pty Ltd. is a healthtech innovation and Australian commercialization company that specializes in product development and manufacturing. The private company is based in Box Hill, AU. and has subsidiaries in the United States. It was founded in 2009 by Eduardo Vom, Sam Lanyon, Stuart Elliott, and Troy O'Callaghan, with Stuart Elliott serving as the CEO since its inception.

Part of Unilode Aviation Solutions International AG, Unilode Aviation Solutions UK Ltd. engages in repairs and maintenance of reusable unit load equipment. The company is based in Middlesex, UK and was founded in 1981.

Moor Park Charitable Trust Ltd. was founded in 1981 and provides primary educational services. The non-profit company is based in Ludlow, UK.

DRI Healthcare Plc is a closed-ended investment company, which invests in a portfolio of cash flow generating healthcare royalty assets. The company was founded on December 13, 2019 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of HeiQ Plc, Chrisal NV is a Belgian company that develops industrial biotechnologies and products. The company is based in Lommel, Belgium. The company was founded in 1989 by Corrie Gielen. The CEO is Cornelis Gielen. Chrisal was acquired by HeiQ Plc on April 28, 2021 for $9.05 million.

Visus Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that focuses on developing multi-targeted ophthalmic therapeutics for the front and back of the eye. The company is based in Seattle, WA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company is developing novel, pupil-modulating therapeutics designed to correct the loss of near vision associated with presbyopia. In parallel, Visus is advancing its pipeline of early-stage ophthalmic drug candidates engineered to preserve and restore visual function associated with the leading causes of vision loss including cataract and presbyopia, ocular surface and corneal disease, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. The company was founded by Benjamin Scot Bergo, Rhett M. Schiffman, and Benjamin Scot Bergo has been the CEO since incorporation.

Part of HeiQ Plc, RAS AG is a German company that provides development services with an interdisciplinary team of natural and material scientists. The company is based in Regensburg, Germany. The company helps customers during every phase of the innovation process, including identifying and evaluating innovations, connecting research and development experts, matching development partners along the value chain, and obtaining funding. The company was founded in 2016, and the CEOs are Gregor Schneider and Oliver Zech. RAS was acquired by HeiQ Plc on April 29, 2021 for $12.29 million.