Nick DiCarlo

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Buitoni Food Co. is a company that was formed by Brynwood Partners VIII in July 2020 to acquire the North American Buitoni business from Nestlé USA, Inc. The company has its roots traced back to Italy in 1827 and was introduced in the US in 1941. The company is based in Stamford, CT, and has subsidiaries in the United States. Buitoni is a leading national brand in refrigerated pasta, sauces, and cheese categories, known for its great taste which comes from its simple and quality ingredients. Buitoni Foods manufactures its products from its Danville, VA facility and has approximately 525 employees. The company was founded in 1827 by Giuilia Buitoni, and the CEO is Graham Corneck.

Great Kitchens Food Co., Inc. provides private label take-and-bake pizza. The firm's pizzas and flatbreads are sold to grocery, club and mass retailers, as well as into foodservice outlets nationally. The company is headquartered in Romeoville, IL.

West Madison Foods, Inc. operates grocery stores. The private company is based in DE. Thomas Lopez has been the CEO of the American company since 2023.

ROAR Beverages LLC manufactures vegan, low-calorie, low-sugar and electrolyte-infused beverages. It offers Strawberry Coconut, Pineapple Mint, Georgia Peach, Cucumber Watermelon, Mango Clementine, and Blueberry Acai. The company was founded by Roland Nesi in 2013 and is headquartered in Huntington, NY.

Harvest Hill Beverage Co. markets fruit juice products in single-serve and multi-serve formats to the retail and foodservice channels. It produce its products under the brand Juicy Juice, Dailys Cocktails, Little Hug FruitBarrels, Big Hug FruitBarrels, Guzzller and Big Burst. The company was founded in June 2014 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Carolina Beverage Group LLC manufactures and distributes craft beers and related products. It also offers high-speed can filling, batching, tunnel pasteurization, flash pasteurization, hot fill (cans only) and laboratory technologies. The company was founded by J. Michael Smith and John Stritch in 1997 and is headquartered in Mooresville, NC.

Hometown Food Co. manufactures and sells shelf-stable baking products. The firm offers Hungry Jack, White Lily, Jim Dandy, Martha White, Pillsbury, Funfetti, and Hungry Jack. The company was founded in June 2018 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Five Star Airport Alliance, Inc. designs, manufactures, installs and maintains airline baggage handling systems. It specializes in sortation and in-line explosive detection screening system integration solutions. The firm's baggage handling and sorting system products include flat plate, slope plate, oversized bag slide, power face diverter, pusher, super pusher, ticket counter, scale and induction conveyor, retractable dispatch unit and transport conveyor. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

Nestle USA, Inc. produces dairy and bakery products. Its products include chocolate and confectionaries, beverages, ice cream, juices, milk products, pet food, prepared foods, and sports nutrition. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The Meow Mix Co. LLC manufactures cat food. Its products include Meow Mix Original, Meow Mix Seafood Medley, Meow Mix Hairball Control, Meow Mix Indoor Formula, and Alley Cat. The company is located in Secaucus, NJ.

American Italian Pasta Co. produces and markets branded and private label dry pasta in North America with brands. The company was founded by Richard C. Thompson in 1986 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

Carnegie Mellon University is an American school that operates as a college or university. It is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Godiva Chocolatier, Inc. produces and markets chocolates. Its products include truffles and shell-molded chocolate pieces, biscuits, gourmet coffees, and hot cocoa. The firm also sells chocolate concoctions, including bonbons, flavored coffee, and cookies. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Star Brands North America, Inc. manufactures confectionery products. It provides chocolate confectionary products including DeMets Turtles, DeMets Flipz, DeMets Treasures and DeMets Stix. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Traub Capital Partners (Traub Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of Marvin Traub Associates founded in 2010. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Pipsnacks LLC manufactures and markets PipCorn, a special type of mini popcorn. The company was founded by Jeffrey David Martin and Teresa Tsou in April 2012 and is headquartered in Bethlehem, PA.

Brynwood Partners VIII LP invests in lower middle market companies located in the US with enterprise value of $50 to $500 million, sales of $50 to $500 million and EBITDA of up to $100 million. The fund target companies operating in the field of consumer sector which includes, food and beverage Personal care Branded Private label Contract manufacturing. It provides financing for corporate divestitures, mundane or underperforming companies, good companies to build & upgrade, and underfinanced companies with an investment size up to $750 million of total enterprise value. It also acquires controlling interests and makes co-investments.

AUC Group LP manufactures and constructs wastewater treatment facilities which include Activated Sludge Process, Extended Aeration, Single State Nitrification and Contact Stabilizationtrue. The firm provides both large, field erected permanent treatment plants as well as flexible, modular treatment plants. The company was founded 1970 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Pinnacle Foods Group LLC operates as a producer, marketer, and distributor of shelf stable and frozen food products. Its products are sold through supermarkets, grocery wholesalers and distributors, mass merchandisers, convenience stores, warehouse clubs and military channels. The company was founded on June 19, 1998 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.

B-O-F Corp. provides ROI-driven shelving solutions for retail chains across the United States. The company is based in Aurora, IL. The company's shelving units help retailers sell more, reduce costs, and increase profits. The company was founded in 1953 by Edward Knorring. The CEO is James Knorring. B-O-F was acquired by Stein Industries, Inc. on October 15, 2007.

GLH Construction LLC is a premier infrastructure general contractor that was founded in 1996. The company is based in Windsor, CO. The company's website is currently under construction, but they can be reached directly at (970) 674-0440 or michelle@glhconstruction.com. GLH Construction has a team of experienced professionals, including Gary Smith as President, Dan Smith as General Superintendent, Ron West as Streets Superintendent, Feliz Soto Villa as Utilities Superintendent, Tom Leffew as Head Estimator, Michelle Tenney as VP of Operations, and Laurie Wickstrom as Office Manager.

Lynn Electronics Corp. provides data and telecommunications products. It offers copper patch cords and hardware, fiber optic patch cords and hardware, media converters, audio and video cables and hardware, power cords, telephone cords and accessories, coax cable assemblies, custom cable assemblies, and USB, PC and miscellaneous computer cables. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Ivyland, PA.

Altus Global Trade Solutions, Inc. provides accounts receivables management services. Its services include business credit reports, accounts receivable management, pre-collections assistance, third party collections, investigations and background searches, collection litigation, and bankruptcy services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Kenner, LA.

BrandMuscle, Inc. develops marketing automation solutions that enable companies with distributed marketing channels to design and produce localized cross-media marketing campaigns. It offers local marketing platforms, local marketing execution and support, and local channel program management. The company was founded by Philip Alexander in 2000 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Atlantic Diagnostic Laboratories LLC provides clinical laboratory testing services. Its testing programs include chemistry, endocrinology, forensic toxicology, hematology, immunology, infectious diseases, microbiology, oncology, toxicology and virology. The firm offers its services to physician's offices, nursing homes, mental and behavioral health clinics & hospitals, drug rehab programs, pain management and other health care facilities. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Bensalem, PA.

Brown & Joseph LLC provides commercial accounts receivable management solutions, with a focus on the insurance industry. It provides audits and is able to streamline the premium audit process from billing to collections from start to finish, reducing client’s days premium outstanding and premium write-offs. The company was founded by Chris Cappuccilli and Kevin Walsh in 1996 and is headquartered in Itasca, IL.

Dynamic Workforce Solutions LLC provides workforce training, consulting, management and administrative services. The company is headquartered in Waukesha, WI.

Jobson Healthcare Information LLC provides healthcare information and marketing services. It offers multi-media portfolio of marketing services, information databases, publications, medical education programs, events, websites and other digital and traditional media services. The firm serves healthcare markets such as pharmacy, eye care, clinician and the managed markets. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Small Business Investor Alliance is an association of senior investment professionals focused on the lower middle market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and was founded by Jonathan F. Wilson. The American company's public policy goals are focused on maintaining access to growth capital for small businesses to support economic growth and job creation. The company recommends policies to unleash more capital for job creation and economic growth, including encouraging investment in rural business investment companies and venture and growth capital.

Kainos Capital LLC (Kainos Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Advanced Refreshment LLC provided bottled water and water-based beverages. It sould its products through grocery retailers, club stores, drug stores, and mass merchandisers. The company was founded by Abramowitz M. Robert in 1998 and was headquartered in Mercer Island, WA.

Milk Specialties Co. manufactures nutrition and health products for human and animals. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

S. Walter Packaging Corp. designs and delivers packaging solutions. Its products include shopping bags, boxes, tissue paper, wrapping paper, ribbons, bows and other packaging accessories. The firm clients include branded consumer products companies and retailers. The company was founded by Simon Walter in 1904 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. manufactures pizza and dressing products. Its products include frozen pizzas, salad dressing, sauces, marinades, condiments, and deli salads. The firm offers services to retail, corporate brands, and contract packing customers. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Braintree, MA.