Jack S. Isherwood

NewBold Corp. manufactures imprinters and industrial identification systems. It offers dog tag embossing solutions for the military market, technology, and implementation solutions for the retail point of sale market. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Rocky Mount, VA.

ViaTherm Therapeutics LLC develops, manufactures and markets therapeutic deep heating solutions. It offers ReBound, a revolutionary deep tissue therapeutic heating system which is used to promote pain relief, reduce joint stiffness and facilitate the body's natural healing process. The company was founded by James Hanlon, Maria Fattore-Gill, Dani J. Kazienko and Jeffrey C. Swoveland in 2006 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Rita's Water Ice Franchise Co. LLC engages in the operation of franchise of ice cream parlors. The firm’s menu of frozen treats includes Italian ice cream, frozen custard, and layered gelatin. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Trevose, PA.

Plan4Demand Solutions, Inc. provides supply chain consulting services. It offers demand, supply, sales and operations and logistics planning services. The firm also provides operational strategy, business process re-engineering, change management and technology enablement solutions. Plan4Demand Solutions was founded by Lisa M. Kustra in 2000 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

The Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association (PVCA) is an organization that advocates for early-stage investors and fosters relationships among parties united in purpose to create a more vibrant, diverse entrepreneurial community. The organization is based in Bridgeville, PA. The PVCA offers a variety of dynamic networking, educational, finance, and social outings throughout the year, including the nationally renowned 3 Rivers Venture Fair.

Pittsburgh Opera, Inc. provides social advocacy services. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

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

PNC Bank, NA (Investment Management) (PNC-IM) is the asset management division of PNC Bank, NA, a banking company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is ultimately held by The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC-IM manages assets for institutions and high-net worth individuals and provides tailored investments, wealth planning, trust and estate administration and private banking to high-net-worth families and individuals.

WQED Multimedia operates as a television and radio broadcasting station. The private company is based in Pittsburgh, PA and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Birchmere Capital LP invests in middle market companies located in the Middle Atlantic Region (US) with revenues of $5 - $50 million. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of manufacturing, distribution, service, finance and technology. It provides financing for LBOs, MBOs and growth capital requirements. It takes minority or control positions.