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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was formed in 1997 as the William H. Gates Foundation. In 1999, the foundation was renamed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust was created in January 2000 through the merger of the Gates Learning Foundation, which worked to expand access to technology through public libraries and the William H. Gates Foundation, which focused on improving global health. The foundation participates in preventive approaches and collaborative endeavors with government, philanthropic and not-for-profit partners. Priority is given to grants that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst for long-term, systemic change. The foundation also provides funds to promote greater equity in global health, education and public libraries. Through their partnerships in communities across the US, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to raising the high school graduation rate and helping all students, regardless of race or family income. The foundation is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Movaris, Inc. provides enterprise software solutions. The firm develops software for managing account reconciliations, SOX compliance, and financial close. The company was founded by Steven P. Yankovich in 1998 and is headquartered in Addison, TX.

OptionsHouse LLC operates as an online stock and option broking company. It offers trading platforms for retail and institutional options traders and investors. The firm offers trading platform, mobile trading, and virtual trading services. The company was founded by Danny Rosenthal and David Budworth in 2005 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Safetec Compliance Systems, Inc. provides automated and chemical inventory management software solutions. It offers comprehensive, automated (M)SDS and chemical inventory management solutions via a Software as a Service platform. The company was founded by Paul Burkett in 1995 and is headquartered in Vancouver, WA.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Tumi, Inc. manufactures, markets & sells travel, business and lifestyle accessories. The company was founded by Charlie J. Clifford in 1975 and is headquartered in South Plainfield, NJ.

Part of Parker-Hannifin Corp., Trilogy Systems Corp. is a company that manufactures linear motors. The company is based in Webster, TX. The company was founded by George Semb, Carl G. Amdahl. Trilogy Systems was acquired by Parker-Hannifin Corp. on December 16, 2004.

Frette SRL manufactures and distributes linen products for hotels and residential homes. It offers bed sheets, duvets, pillowcases, blankets, bath towels, slippers, and sweaters. The firm also offers gif items, such as leather goods, home decoration, candles, and fragrances. Its clients include commercial properties, private residences, royal courts, and embassies. The company was founded in December 1860 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy.

PEAK6 Group LLC engages in the provision of financial services. It offers apex clearing, capital management, sports, and strategic capital. The company was founded by Matthew Nels Hulsizer and Jennifer Just Makowiec in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Text 100 Public Relations Consultancy provides public relations services. It offers media and analyst relations, corporate communication, international consulting practices, and research and measurement. The company serves clients in the technology industry include Cisco, IBM and Symbian. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Skinit, Inc. manufactures and supplies protective cases, covers, and skins for mobile devices. It offers cases and skins for laptops, MP3 players, gaming devices, and eReaders. The firm also offers online tools for customized skin designs. The company was founded by Paul Buss and Darrin Hegemier in 2005 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Jackson Family Wines, Inc. produces and sells wine products. The firm also engages in farming, vineyard management, horse breeding, and training. The company was founded by Jess Jackson in 1982 and is headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA.

Unilever UK Ltd. manufactures, markets and distributes packaged consumer goods. The firm offers products in the areas of foods, home care and personal care. The company is headquartered in Leatherhead, the United Kingdom.

Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc. is a media company based in Hartford, CT and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company provides a variety of programs and news through its public-media source for NPR, local news/talk programs, and news on arts, health, politics, education, and business. Connecticut Garden Journal is a weekly program hosted by horticulturalist Charlie Nardozzi, and the business section is dedicated to the latest business news. The company also supports an investigative reporting initiative called Tap, which focuses on Connecticut issues. Mark G. Contreras has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Telemedicine Solutions LLC offers an electronic documentation and wound care management systems. The firm offers Wound Round product. The company was founded by John Croghan and Philip Sheridan in 2005 and is headquartered Schaumburg, IL.

Rosetta Stone Inc. provides cutting-edge interactive technology that is changing the way the world learns. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Part of Rosetta Stone LLC, Rosetta Stone SA is a language training software provider. The company is based in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France. The French company was founded in 1987. Arthur John Hass has been the CEO of the company since 2015. Rosetta Stone was acquired by Rosetta Stone LLC on January 09, 2014 for $30.44 million.

American Superior Co. provides investment advice. The private company is based in Glenview, IL.

Relay Ventures (Relay Ventures) is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 1996 by Kevin Talbot and John L. Albright. The firm is headquartered in Toronto with additional office in Menlo Park.

IP Group Plc /Venture Capital/ (IP Group) is a venture capital subsidiary of IP Group Plc founded in 2001. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

The Museum of Contemporary Photography operates a museum. The private company is based in Chicago, IL.

End Ordinary Group Ltd. provides business support services. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Rosetta Stone, Inc., Rosetta Stone (UK) Ltd. is a leading provider of language-learning software. The company is based in London, UK. The British company's award-winning language solution uses proven learning methods and the world's best speech recognition technology to help individuals learn a foreign language efficiently. Rosetta Stone also offers language training for enterprises to increase productivity and reduce costs.

Part of Babbel GmbH (Berlin), Babbel is a German company that operates live virtual classrooms. The company is based in Werther, Germany. Founded in 1981.