Vanessa Melman Yakobson

Duck Donuts is a fast-growing donut shop that offers fresh and customizable donuts with a variety of coatings, toppings, and drizzles. The private company also offers catering services for corporate events, birthdays, and other celebrations. In addition to donuts, they also serve ice cream, sandwiches, and seasonal items. Customers can order ahead online or through their mobile app to skip the line. The company was founded in 2007 by Russell A. DiGilio and is currently headquartered in Mechanicsburg, PA. The CEO is Betsy Hamm.

NSV II Management Co. LLC provides investment management services. It is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in investing in growth capital, growth and expansion stage, recapitalization, mid stage, late stage, mezzanine, control buyouts, mergers and acquisitions and management buyouts in middle market companies. The company was founded by Michael A. DiPiano and Marc R. Lederman in 1999 and is headquartered in Radnor, PA.

NewSpring Franchise (NewSpring Franchise) is a private equity division of NSV II Management Co. LLC. The firm is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania.

Barkley Ventures Franchising LLC provides dog day care services. The company is based in Philadelphia, PA. The company was founded by Jordan Jackie.

Federal Donuts, Inc. is an American Philadelphia-based company that specializes in serving affordable comfort food classics such as donuts, fried chicken, and coffee. Federal Donuts is known for its tantalizingly delicious and unexpected flavors of donuts that are served either fancy or hot fresh. In addition, the company's twice-fried, super crispy chicken is served with savory dipping sauces, in dry seasonings, or naked. The company was founded in 2011 by Mike Solomonov, Steven Cook, Bob Logue, Felicia D'Ambrosio, and Tom Henneman, who is currently the CEO.

OnAxis Franchising Group, LLC, doing business as Green Home Solutions, is an indoor air quality franchise with over 200 locations across the United States. The company is based in Spring Mills, PA. On March 27, 2017, Mosquito Shield Franchise Corp., part of Five Star Franchising LLC, acquired OnAxis Franchising Group. The company provides comprehensive indoor air assessments, treatments, and analysis services that resolve the problem at the source. The company's services include disinfection, mold remediation, and odor removal solutions that create a clean indoor air environment. Green Home Solutions is the exclusive provider of mold inspection and mold remediation services nationally for Habitat for Humanity and is also a proud national partner of the organization. The company was founded in 2012 by Russ Weldon, and Jeff Panella has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

KPS Capital Partners LP (KPS Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Eugene Keilin, Michael Psaros and David Shapiro. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Hendon & Sugrue LLC provides engineering, accounting, and management services. The private company is based in Marietta.

The Honeybaked Ham Co. operates retail stores that provide spiral-sliced gourmet ham. It sells honeybaked ham, turkey breast and other pre-cooked entrées, side dishes, and desserts. The company was founded by Harry J. Hoenselaar in 1957 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

Saladworks LLC operates and franchises chain of restaurants. It offers made-to-order entree salads, soups, wraps and sandwiches. The company was founded by John M. Scardapane in 1986 and is headquartered in Conshohocken, PA.

Vida Holdings Corp. develops a new catalytic converter to reduce emissions from automobiles, trucks and other commercial vehicles. The company was founded by Stefano R. Plati and is headquartered in Burlington, Canada.

Turning Point Holding Co. LLC owns and operates restaurants. The firm’s menu includes cold drinks, hot drinks, hot chocolates, pancakes, waffles, french toast, appetizers, omelets and savory sandwiches. The company was founded by Kirk Ruoff in 1998 and is headquartered in Eatontown, NJ.

Sofina Foods, Inc. produces and sells processed food products. It offers pork, beef, turkey, and chicken products. Its brands include Lilydale, Janes Family Foods, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Cuddy, Fearmans Pork, Vienna, and Quality Meals. The company was founded by Mehrdad Michael Latifi in 1995 and is headquartered in Markham, Canada.

Balfour Investors, Inc. is a private equity firm that focuses on distressed small to middle market companies. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company's fundamental investing principles have allowed its investors to purchase assets below intrinsic value for over three decades. The founders, Harry Freund and Jay Goldsmith, established the company in 1975.

LMP Management Group, Inc. (Larsen MacColl Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Jeffrey Larsen and Timothy Brewster MacColl. The firm is headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania.