Taha Afshar

Merrill Lynch International (MLI-UK) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a subsidiary of ML UK Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) in the US. MLI-UK provides brokerage services to individual and retail clients.

Marshall Wace LLP (MW) is a global alternative investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Paul Marshall and Ian Wace in 1997. They are a subsidiary of Marshall Wace Asset Management Ltd., ultimately held by MW Group LP in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, MW offers a diverse set of alternative, long-only and bespoke investment solutions to a broad range of investors.

Banco Nacional de Mexico SA is a commercial banking company. It provides banking and financial services such as personal loans, credit and debit cards, mortgage loans, and savings accounts to individual customers, companies, corporations and government entities. The company was founded on June 2, 1884 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.

HgCapital LLP (HgCapital) is a private equity firm founded in 1985 by Craig M. Donaldson. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom with additional offices in Munich, Paris, New York and San Francisco.

Notion Capital Ltd (Notion Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Stephen Chandler, Chris Tottman, Ian Milbourn and Jos White. The firm is headquartered in London.

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.

Permira Advisers LLP (Permira Advisers) is a private equity subsidiary of Permira Holdings Ltd founded in 1985 by Peter M. Smitham. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

Part of Alpha Services & Holdings SA, Alpha Bank Ltd. is an international bank. The company is based in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Eurazeo Capital is the private equity arm of Eurazeo SA (XP: RF) in France. The firm was created in 2001 by the merger of Eurafrance and Azeo, formerly known as Gaz et Eaux. Eurazeo Capital is headquartered in Paris. Firm's customers include institutional and retail investors.

Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc (MSCI) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investments (UK), ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. MSCI provides a range of brokerage services to corporations, governments and financial institutions.

BP Exploration Operating Co. Ltd. provides supportive activities for the exploration of oil and gas. The firm produces liquefied petroleum gas, solar powered energy, marine fuels, and industrial lubricants. It operates in Libya and Russia. The company is located in Wareham, UK.

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (BIM-UK) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of BlackRock Finance Europe Ltd., ultimately owned by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. BIM-UK was founded in 2006 following the merger of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and BlackRock. In 2009, BlackRock merged with Barclays Global Investors, including the iShares exchange traded funds business. The combined firm operates under the BlackRock name and has retained the iShares brand. BIM-UK manages a family of mutual funds and acts as sub-advisor to other mutual and pension funds. They also offer alternative investments and managed accounts for individual and institutional clients.

CFA Institute operates as non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of chartered financial analyst programs. It offers certificate in investment performance measurement program, investment foundations, and scholarship. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

The National Institute of Economic & Social Research, founded in 1938, produces economic projections for the regions of the UK using data from NiGEM and a combination of approaches. The institute collaborates with external partners, including the UK Productivity Commission, to identify future policy choices. The private company is based in London, UK. NIESR produces a comprehensive forecast for the Economic Outlook each quarter using its leading forecasting tool, NiGEM. Before each evidence session, the Productivity Commission invites academics and practitioners in the field of productivity to share their views.

Malteries Soufflet SAS engages in the processing and harvesting of malt. The company was founded on January 26, 1956 and is headquartered in Nogent-sur-Seine, France.

Whitehorse Liquidity Partners, Inc. (Whitehorse Liquidity Partners) is an independent private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2015. The firm is headquartered in Toronto.

Twelve Capital (UK) Ltd. (Twelve Capital UK) is an investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Urs Ramseier in 2013 and is a subsidiary of Twelve Capital Holding AG. Twelve Capital UK provides investment management services to a number of different types of clients including pension funds, private funds, sovereign wealth funds, other investment advisers and funds, government entities, corporations and banks.

Elsan SAS operates as a holding company, which manages clinics, hospitals, and health centers. The company was founded by Jérôme Nouzarède and Michel Bodkier in 2000 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

AP Ventures LLP (AP Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in London, England.

Centurion Law Group provides legal services. It provides outsourced legal representation and covers a full suite of practice areas for its clients, including arbitration and commercial litigation, corporate law, tax and anti-corruption advisory and contract negotiation. The firm specializes in assisting clients that are starting or growing a business in Africa with offices and Affiliates in Ghana, Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, South Africa, South Sudan, Nigeria, Gabon, Angola and Senegal. The company was founded by N. J. Ayuk and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Zeg Power AS develops technology and equipment for production of hydrogen and electrical power from hydrocarbon gases with integrated CO2 capture, based on the patented ZEG-technology. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Kjeller, Norway.

OilX Ltd. is an investment research firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Florian Thaler in 2018 and was acquired by Energy Aspects Ltd. in 2023. They provide oil traders and analysts with indispensable market analysis, key trends and main outliers.

Hovmand AS is a Danish company that specializes in providing stainless steel lifting equipment to reduce occupational injuries. The private company is based in Koge, Denmark and was founded in 1972 by Hans Christian, Bibi Hovmand. The company's lifters come in a hygienic design and are ideal for industries to make workflows more efficient and ergonomic. The company also offers lifting solutions for handling batteries and tires in the automotive supply chain. Customers can easily order their selection of lifting equipment and spare parts through their website. Søren Hovmand has been the CEO of the company since 1996.

Hawilti Ltd. is a Pan-African investment research and sustainability reporting firm headquartered in Ebene, Mauritius. The firm works with public and private corporations on the disclosing and distribution of key ESG information in order to make African markets more transparent and competitive globally. Within a single digital space, Hawilti offers comprehensive resources on African energy, allowing its users to get the latest information on African markets, track ongoing and upcoming projects and develop solid sector analyses on competitors and market trends.