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Woodland Venture Management LLC (Woodland Venture) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by David C. Wilhelm. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Part of Tri Ventures, Inc., Neoglyphics Media Corp provides interactive web development and design services. The company is based in Chicago, IL. The company was founded by Wendy Berger. Neoglyphics Media was acquired by Renaissance Worldwide, Inc. on March 31, 1998 for $62.73 million.

Part of Expedia Group, Inc., Orbitz LLC is a travel company that allows customers to earn free travel rewards. The company is based in Chicago, IL. The company's services include fast booking and free cancellations, with the option to reserve now and pay later.

Mersive Technologies, Inc. provides visual computing software solutions. Its Solstice Software allows any number of users to simultaneously stream content from computers, tablets, and phones to any display – wirelessly and improves meeting productivity and transforms traditional conference rooms and classrooms into collaborative, multi-user environments. The company was founded by Christopher Jaynes, Randall Stevens, and Stephen Webb in 2006 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago provides critical resources that bring food, refuge, health care, education and emergency assistance. The company was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Wazee Digital, Inc. provides digital asset management platform. It offers cloud-based storage, access, and licensing for enterprise-scale video libraries. The firm's platform enables media owners to generate new value from their content while managing cost and complexity. The company was founded by Kevin Schaff in March 2001, and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

The Chamberlain Group, Inc. specializes in door operators, access control products and gate operator. Its products include garage door openers, smartphone control products, auto and garage tools and door accessories. Its brands include Liftmaster, Chamberlain, MyQ, Tend, and Merlin. The company was founded on May 9, 1986 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

ZS Associates, Inc. engages in the sales and marketing consulting, outsourcing, technology and software services. Its services include market segmentation, targeting, mergers, integration, forecasting and design. The company was founded by Prabhakant K. Sinha and Andy Zoltners in 1983 and is headquartered in Evanston, IL.

Diageo Beer Company USA , Inc. is based in Norwalk, CT. Part of Diageo Plc, Diageo Beer Company USA, Inc. is a company that is driven to be the world's best brand builder, leading the way in premium drinks.

Origin Ventures Group LLC (Origin Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Bruce Barron. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Hyde Park Angels Inc. (HPA) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Jeffrey R. Carter. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Shoutlet, Inc. provides social media marketing services. It provides a centralized platform for increasing brand awareness, acquire new customer, community management, content publishing, integration, governance, social maturity assessment, web production, data integration, and implementation. The company was founded by Jason D. Weaver, Aaron T. Everson and Mark Glazer in 2010 and is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Quill LLC distributes office products. It offers binders, paper, envelopes, toner, bookcases, chairs, desks, file cabinets and technology products like PCs, copiers, phones and software. It sells its products through catalogs, by phone and through company's web site. The company was founded by Jack Miller in 1956 and is headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL.

Better Government Association is a non-partisan, non-profit news organization and civic advocate that works towards transparency, efficiency, and accountability in government. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The BGA publishes the Answers Project, an investigative and solutions-focused news. The BGA's Opengov is the affiliate of the National Freedom of Information Coalition. The organization was founded in 1923 and will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2023.

Powerreviews, Inc. delivers software and network products that allows brands and retailers to generate and display ratings, reviews, and answers to consumer questions. The firm’s services include moderation and product sampling. The company was founded by Matthew Moog in August 2006 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Impact Engine (Impact) is a private Equity and venture capital firm founded in 2011. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Helios Coatings, Inc. offers automotive decorating coating systems. The company was founded by Marshall E. Leininger, Mark Edward Leininger and Courtlandt Gerdes Miller in 2004 and is headquartered in Canton, OH.

Part of Berry Global Group, Inc., Excelsior Group International Ltd is a holding British company that specializes in the manufacture and sale of containers. Excelsior Group International was acquired by British Polythene Industries Ltd., part of Berry Global Group, Inc. from August 02, 2016 on November 01, 1995 for $3.12 million.

Vector Marketing Corp. markets kitchen cutlery, accessories and sporting knives. The firm operates as a direct sales distributor for Cutco Cutlery. It has offices in Puerto Rico, the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Olean, NY.

Gazelle TechVentures, Inc. is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Scott A. Jones, Jeffrey J. Lampe and Brian S. Williams. The firm is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.

Monument Capital Partners (Monument Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1996 by Larry S. Wechter and Brian S. Williams. The firm is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

CFA Society of Chicago is an investment analysts society that brings together nearly 4,200 top professionals involved in investment analysis. The society is based in Chicago, IL and is the oldest of its kind. The CFA designation is recognized by the society as a recognition of knowledge, skills, and abilities in security analysis and portfolio management. Christopher Thomas Vincent has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2020.

Accelerated Growth Advisors develops and executes creative, effective strategies that enhance business performance. Its services include finance transformation, managed accounting, board advisory, training and development. The company was founded by Bobby Achettu in 2009 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

State Farm Insurance Cos. provides personal property and casualty insurance services. It also offers auto insurance quotes, auto, home, life and health policies. The firm also provides commercial auto insurance coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles. The company was founded by George Jacob Mecherle in 1922 and is headquartered in Bloomington, IL.