Robert Akridge

K18, Inc. is a biotech-powered brand that specializes in color-safe, non-stripping clarifying shampoo. K18 is based in San Francisco, CA. The company's products, such as the K18peptide™ shampoo, remove product buildup, sebum, and copper from the hair. The company is on a mission to revolutionize hair care and push the boundaries of what is possible. The company offers a range of innovative hair care products that repair damage, fight frizz, and provide long-term results. The company was founded in 2000 by Suveen Sahib, who has been the CEO since then. K18 was acquired by Unilever Plc.

North Castle Partners LLC (North Castle Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Chip Baird. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

RV Skincare LLC distributes beauty products. Its products include moisturizers, eye treatments and fine lines & wrinkles. The company was founded by Gregory Brown in 1997 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Delaware Investments US, Inc. engages in investment management services. The company was founded on June 17, 2010 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Sproose Holdings provides beauty services. The company was founded by Nicole Levy and is headquartered in West Hollywood, CA.

The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is the nation's leading advocate for family literacy. The non-profit company is based in Tallahassee, FL. Established by former First Lady Barbara Bush in 1989, the foundation is a public charity that envisions an America in which everyone can read, write, and comprehend in order to navigate the world with dignity.

Springboard Venture Fund LLC (Springboard Growth Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by Kay Koplovitz and Amy Rosen Wildstein. The firm is headquartered in New York.

inmobly, Inc. develops mobile software applications. It provides solutions that serve Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), content providers, and handset manufacturers, as well as the end-user. The company was founded by Hesham El Gamal and Nayer Wanas in 2011 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Deva Concepts LLC engages in the provision of curly hair care products. It offers cleansers, conditioners, treatments, stylish, and tools. The company was founded by Lorraine Massey and Denis da Silva in 1994 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

This Works Products Ltd. develops, markets, distributes and sells aroma therapeutic beauty products. It provides cleansers, daily moisturizers, body moisturizers, body oils, bath oils, bath and shower gels, bath soaks, exfoliators, candles, and gifts. The firm also provides anti-ageing, eye, lip, sleep, and travel products; and products for neck and bust, legs, feet, and hands. The firm offers its products online and through department stores, retailers, and online boutiques. The comapny was founded by Kathy Phillips in 2003 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Cos Bar USA, Inc. operates as cosmetics and skin care boutique. The company was founded by Lily Garfield and Cos Bar Aspe and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Lime Crime, Inc. engages in manufacturing and retailing of cosmetic products. It offers lips, eyes, hair, highlighter, makeup brushes, and nail products. The company was founded by Doe Deere in 2008 and is headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA.

Catterton Management Co. LLC (L Catterton) is a private equity subsidiary of L Catterton Management Ltd. founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Glow Recipe USA, Inc. retails Korean beauty products. It offers harsh-free, cruelty-free natural skincare products. The firm’s brands include blithe, blossom Jeju, common labs, cool enough studio, Dr Oracle, earth's recipe, glass skin (Yuripibu), glow recipe skincare, Goodal, Harumada and Jullai. The company was founded by Sarah Lee and Christine Chang in November 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

True Beauty Capital LLC (True Beauty Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Rich Gersten & Cristina Nuñez. The firm is headquartered in New York with an additional office in Miami, Florida.

Algenist LLC operates as a nutrition and specialty ingredients company. It is a clinical skincare brand delivering anti-aging innovation from Microalgae, one of the oldest and nutrient-rich algae in the world. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Laura Geller Beauty LLC develops color cosmetics. Its products include lipsticks, creams, liners, eye spackle hues, waterproof lip glosses and baked mono blushes. The company was founded by Laura Geller in 1993 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

NEST Fragrances LLC designs and manufactures home fragrance and personal care products. It provides scented candles, diffusers, room sprays, soaps and lotions and other essentials for body, rooms and environments. The firm's clients include companies in the fashion, beauty, retail and home fragrance industries. The company was founded by Laura Slatkin in 2005 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Tengram Capital Partners LLC (Tengram Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by William Sweedler and Matthew Eby. The firm is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut.

BT Capital Partners, Inc. operates as a private equity investment arm of Bankers Trust Co. It is headquartered in New York, NY.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.