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Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Firstgold Corp. is a junior mining and exploration company, with a focus on gold projects and other mineral producing properties. It engaged in the acquisition and exploration of gold-bearing properties in the country. The company was founded on January 10, 1995 and is headquartered in Lovelock, NV.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics.

MedEquity Capital LLC (MedEquity Capital) is a private equity firm founded by Peter Gates, Brandon Ingersoll and Jeffery Ward in 1998. The firm is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

EnCap Investments LP (EnCap Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 1988 by Gary Peterson and Robert Zorich and The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Mizuho Securities USA LLC is the US-based securities broker/dealer and futures commission merchant arm of Mizuho Americas LLC, ultimately held by Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8411, NYSE: MFG) in Japan. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1994 and provides institutional and corporate clients access to commodity and financial markets around the world. Mizuho Securities USA covers the following industries: Consumer, Energy, Financial Institutions, Financial Sponsors, Healthcare, Industrial & Diversified Industries, Power, Utilities & Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT). The firm and their affiliates hold memberships on all major futures and options exchanges worldwide.

Drexel Hamilton LLC is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2007 and is a subsidiary of Drexel Hamilton Holdings LLC. Drexel Hamilton provides underwriting and executing securities transactions for corporations, municipalities and financial institutions. They offer meaningful employment opportunities for service-disabled veterans in the field of financial services.

Courtside Ventures Management LLC (Courtside Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015. The firm is headquartered in New York.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Lightspeed Management Co. LLC (Lightspeed Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1971. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. It was formerly known as Weiss, Peck & Greer Venture Partners.

Barclays Capital, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Barclays Group US, Inc., ultimately owned by Barclays plc (LON: BARC) in Great Britain. Barclays Capital provides large corporate, government and institutional clients a full spectrum of prime brokerage services which includes equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics from their Strategic Consulting team.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

Interior Systems, Inc. engages in the provision of consulting and project management services. It offers program and project management; professional and administrative support services; logistics and facility support management; construction management; and real estate consultation services. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA.

Wolfe Research LLC is a FINRA-registered sell-side research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Edward Wolfe in 2008 and is a subsidiary of Wolfe Holdco LLC. Wolfe Research provides bespoke research of various stocks in every major GIC sector for institutional clients. The firm has established a reputation for macro research underpinning coverage in Industrials, Utilities/Energy, Consumer/Retail, Financials/REITS, Healthcare and TMT.

Arch Insurance Group, Inc. provides property, casualty, and specialty insurance services. The company was founded on November 21, 2002 and is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ.

AH Capital Management LLC (AH Capital Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Lowell Andreessen and Ben A. Horowitz. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies provides policy research and development services. The firm identifies and shepherds discussion on key science, technology, and national security issues facing the society, providing in particular, an academic forum for the study of related policy issues. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was founded in 1914 by Leonard F. Morse, Charles I. Brown, and A. Langston Taylor at Howard University in Washington, D.C. The founders aimed to create a fraternity that embodied brotherhood, scholarship, and service. Phi Beta Sigma has since grown into an international organization with over 800 chapters worldwide. The fraternity has established several entities, including the PBS Impact Foundation, the Phi Beta Sigma Federal Credit Union, and the Sigma Beta Club Foundation. Phi Beta Sigma's programs include Bigger and Better Business, Social Action, Education, and Sigma Beta Club, a youth mentorship program. The fraternity collaborates with strategic partners to deliver transformative experiences to its members and the community.

Hover, Inc. engages in development of digital map application software solutions. It operates as a a mobile platform that lets anyone generate accurate digital 3D building data by simply taking a few photos with a smart phone. It specializes in computer vision, software engineering and 3D visualization services. The company was founded by Adam J. Altman and Ross Hangebrauck in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

MVLE, Inc. implements programs and activities for persons with disabilities. Its solutions include federal government partnerships, mailroom services, and custodial services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Springfield, VA.