Thomas Lynch

Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc. manufactures cheese alternatives. The firm’s products include lactose intolerants, healthy lifestyle, gluten intolerants/celiac, soy allergies, lactose intolerants, healthy lifestyle, gluten intolerants/celiac, dairy allergies/sensitivities, vegans, lactose intolerants, healthy lifestyle, heart smarts and gluten intolerants/celiac. The company was founded by Angelo S. Morini in 1980 and is headquartered in North Kingstown, RI.

Rubio's Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates a chain restaurant. It offers tacos, burritos, bowls and salads, enchiladas, nachos, and quesadillas, sides, desserts, and drinks. It also caters event and corporate catering services. The company was founded by Ralph Rubio in 1983 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

Panera Bread Co. engages in the operation of retail bakery cafes. It offers breads, pastries and sweets, bagels and spreads, breakfast, soups, salads, bowls, pasta and mac and cheese, sandwiches, and drinks. The company was founded by Ronald M. Shaich and Louis I. Kane in March 1980 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Kona Grill, Inc. engages in owning and operating dining restaurants and food outlets. It features global menu of contemporary American favorites, sushi, and specialty cocktails. It offers a wide selection of appetizers, salads, soups, flatbreads, sandwiches, noodles, seafood, signature entrees, and desserts, as well as bottled and draft beers, wines by the glass or bottle, and sake. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Physicians Formula Holdings, Inc. engages in the development, marketing, and sale of cosmetic and skin care products. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Azusa, CA.

Skullcandy, Inc. designs, develops, markets and distributes headphones and other audio accessories. The firm also designs headphones, mp3 player watches, audio accessories, apparel and other audio-enabled lifestyle products, such as backpacks with built-in speakers and iPod controls. The company was founded by Richard P. Alden and Holly Alden in January 2003 and is headquartered in Park City, UT.

Golub Capital BDC, Inc., a traded business development company invests in both public and private middle market companies located in the United States. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of operations, finance and information technology. It provides financing in the form of senior secured, one stop, mezzanine, equity and second lien loans for LBO's, recapitalizations, acquisitions and growth capital requirements with an investment size ranges of $10 -$75 million and an EBITDA of less than $100 million.

Blackstone Capital Partners, Inc. provides investment and financial services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.