Amanda Baldwin

Advent International LP (Advent) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1984 by Henry H. Haight. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corp. engages in the retailing of ready-to-wear apparel. It offers suits, sportswear, accessories, menswear, family footwear, and children's clothing. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Burlington, NJ.

Digitas, Inc. provides digital and interactive marketing services to the Internet-based and e-commerce companies. The company also provides cross-channel communications to clients. Its services include customer acquisition, cross-sell, loyalty, affinity and customer care operations. The company was founded by Robert L. Cosinuk in 1999 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Burlington Coat Factory Investments Holdings, Inc. is a holding company with interest in apparel products. It offers ladies sportswear, menswear, coats, family footwear, baby furniture and accessories, as well as home decor and gifts. The firm operates under the name of Cohoes Fashions, MJM Designer Shoes and Burlington Coat Factory. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Burlington, NJ.

Drybar Holdings LLC operates hair salons that provide blow drying services. It offers services in the areas of scalp massage; repair and rejuvenate dry, weak, and color-treated hair; and hairstyling for films and photo shoots. The company was founded by Allison Webb, Cameron Webb, and Michael Landau in 2010 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

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.

Bain Capital Private Equity LP (Bain Capital Private Equity) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Bain Capital LP founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Bob's Discount Furniture LLC operates a chain of furniture retail stores. It offers living room products, such as fabrics, leather, sectionals, recliners, bedroom furniture, and dining room products. The company also provides sleeper sofas and accent chairs, media wall units, mattresses, electric fireplaces, curio showoffs, mirrors, and occasional tables. The company was founded by Bob Kaufman and Eugene H. Rosenberg in 1991 and is located in Manchester, CT.

Goldman Sachs Capital Partners is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Principal Investment Area founded in 1986. Goldman Sachs Capital Partners is headquartered in New York.

X PRIZE Foundation creates educational programming for students and space enthusiasts. It offers services in space and ocean exploration, life sciences, energy and environment, education, and global development areas. The company was founded by Peter Diamandis in 1995 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

First Watch Restaurants, Inc. operates a chain of daytime-only restaurants. It specializes in made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch. The firm offers traditional favorites, such as omelets, pancakes, sandwiches and salads, and unique specialty items like the fan-favorite Chickichanga and Fresh Fruit Crepes. The company was founded by John Sullivan and Kenneth L. Pendery Jr. in 1983 and is headquartered in University Park, FL.

American Apparel & Footwear Association is the national trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies and their suppliers. The company was founded in August 2000 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Part of Zayo Group Holdings, Inc., Zayo Group LLC is a private company that provides tailored connectivity and edge solutions. The company is based in Boulder, CO. Zayo Group was founded in 2007 by John Louis Scarano, Matthew Erickson, Daniel Philip Caruso, and Sandi Mays. The company's future-ready network spans over 17.5 million fiber miles and 142,500 route miles, enabling carriers, cloud providers, data centers, schools, and enterprises to deliver exceptional experiences from core to cloud to edge. Stephen Michael Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC engages in the retail of multi-branded and luxury omni-channel fashion products. It offers shoes, handbags, jewelry, beauty, and decorative items for the home. Its brands include Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and Last Call. The company was founded by Herbert Marcus Sr., Carrie Marcus, and A. L. Neiman on September 10, 1907 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Gurwitch Consulting Group LLC provides consulting services. The private company is based in Houston, TX.

Laura Mercier US Buyer LLC is a makeup and skincare company that offers a wide range of products, including foundations, lipsticks, eyeshadows, and skincare items. The American company has a rose-inspired collection of products that are universally flattering for all skin types. The private company also offers a line of hydrating skincare products, lip glosses, and fragrances. Laura Mercier is known for their award-winning tinted moisturizers, concealers, and foundations. The company provides makeup tips, tutorials, and skincare routines on their website. The company also offers a program for professional makeup artists to enhance and support their work. The company was founded by Janet L. Gurwitch and Gary M. Kusin in 1996.

Anthos Capital LP invests in both public & private companies located in the US, with high quality business models and strong teams. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of consumer-related product and services businesses, including financial services, healthcare, internet and information services, new media and other growth industries. It acquires minority positions and provides financing for growth capital requirements.

Honey Science Corp. provides browser extension that automatically finds and applies coupon codes at checkout for different online shopping websites. The company was founded by George Ruan and Ryan Hudson in 2012 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Castle Access, Inc. provides telephone communications services. The company was founded on January 4, 2001 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

Embedded Finance Ltd. develops banking and compliance platform that connects together a global network of partner banks. It specializes in risk technology, card issuing and transaction banking. The company was founded by Clive Mitchell and Nigel George Swinburn Verdon in 1996 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Global Retail Advisors, Inc., also known as Maddox Retail, is a retail consultancy firm based in New York, NY. The private company specializes in brand expansion and retail consultancy, striving to redefine industry standards and develop brands to their full potential. The company's team of retail and advisors analyze competitive retailers, market trends, and demographic profiling to create a long-term successful corporate growth strategy. The company identifies major markets, high streets, shopping malls, outlets, and travel retail destinations on a scale, expand through optimal locations to strengthen the brand identity and increase sales volume, and implement and negotiate the best deal terms possible through their expertise and network. The company also supports in the legal and design process by working with the clients' legal and architectural teams, manage to optimize, relocate, and renegotiate the existing portfolio, and provide other services such as market research, brand positioning, and consumer profiling. The company's clients range from luxury designers to international retailers in rapid expansion modes, as well as young brands seeking select opportunities in key markets. The company was founded by Paula Zusi.

Lavender Lingerie LLC sells lingerie products. The company was founded by Robyn Rihanna Fenty and is headquartered in Segundo, CA.

Olaplex, Inc. engages in operation of a professional beauty firm. It offers independent hair care brands. The company was founded by Dean Christal and Darcy Christal in 2014 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA.

Part of Advent International LP, Orveon Global US LLC is a private company that sells skin care products through online. The company is based in New York, NY. Orveon Global US was founded in 1995.