Boston Capital Ventures manages private venture capital partnership funds for individual and institutional investors which invest in growth companies. The original BCV fund was formed in 1982. For BCV IV and V, Johan von der Goltz has assembled a new management team which includes partners Jack Shields and Alex von der Goltz and support staff. The partners are accomplished and experienced professionals who have a diverse and complementary range of skills and a broad network of domestic and international relationships. The existing Boston Capital Ventures partnerships have attracted leading U.S. institutions and individuals from 16 countries as investors. BCV's proximity to one of the world's largest centers of entrepreneurial activity is an advantage in sourcing and managing its portfolio of investments.

Since our launch in 1981, LDC has completed over 400 investments and supports a portfolio that stands at over 60 businesses across the UK, and is collectively valued in excess of £2billion. Whilst having the Lloyds Banking Group as a parent company pays dividends in strong financial support, it's LDC's unique commitment to making a difference in business that has led to long-term success.LDC's investments are driven at a regional level from a network of offices across the UK, Asia and Europe. Our expert knowledge has secured LDC's place as a national leader in the mid-market, whilst our focus on establishing enjoyable and enduring relationships with those we work with ensures stability and success.As to the future, LDC's strong ownership culture, with every member of the team being actively engaged in the direction of the business suggests that LDC is a company that will continue to lead and make a difference in the private equity mid market.

Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. was founded in April 1995 and is based in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices across United States; Asia; and Europe. Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. is the private equity arm of Oaktree Capital Group, LLC specializing in marketable securities and private investments. The firm’s marketable securities investments include high yield bonds, convertible securities, high-income convertibles, European high yield bonds, and international convertibles. Within high yield bonds, it purchases only debt of solvent United States and Canadian corporations and emphasize senior, cash-paying securities, and thorough diversification. The firm eschews emerging nation debt sector and does not shift adroitly from sector to sector. It invests in senior secured and second lien debt, syndicated mezzanine transactions, senior bank loans, and high yield bonds and concentrates on below-investment-grade syndicated loans. Within convertible securities, the firm focuses on United States, international, and high income convertibles with short maturities. Its private investments strategies include distressed debt, emerging market equities, real estate management, private equity, mezzanine financing, and power infrastructure. In senior bank debt, it focuses primarily on United States dollar-denominated loans secured by first priority liens in performing companies within the United States and Canada.

FCStone Group, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. As of September 30, 2009, FCStone Group, Inc. was acquired by International Assets Holding Corp. FCStone Group, Inc. operates as an integrated commodity risk management company. The company provides risk management consulting and transaction execution services to commercial commodity intermediaries, end-users, and producers. It assists primarily middle market customers in optimizing their profit margins and mitigating their exposure to commodity price risk. The company operates through three segments: Commodity and Risk Management Services, Clearing and Execution Services, and Financial Services. The Commodity and Risk Management Services segment offers commodity services to its customers with an emphasis on risk management using futures, options, and other derivative instruments. The Clearing and Execution Services segment provides clearing and direct execution services to commodities firms, fund operators, commodities traders, and others.

Northland Securities, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Northland Securities Group LLC. offers securities brokerage and investment banking services to individual investors, corporations, government agencies, and institutions. It also provides products such as mutual funds, annuities, public finance, real estate investment trusts, institutional sales and trading, and bond underwriting. Additionally, the firm assists in equity research and financial consulting services. Northland Securities comprises of affiliates that include Dakota Capital Solutions and Northland Networks.

BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service North American financial services provider offering equity and debt underwriting, corporate lending and project financing, merger and acquisitions advisory services, merchant banking, securitization, treasury management, market risk management, debt and equity research and institutional sales and trading. BMO Capital Markets has over 2,200 employees operating in 27 locations around the world, including 15 in North America. BMO Capital Markets is a member of BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), one of the largest diversified financial services providers in North America with US$384 billion total assets and 37,000 employees as at April 30, 2010.

Established in 1972, Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Public Company Limited got its start developing industrial parks, still a component of its business today. Saha Pathana Inter-Holding (SPI) certainly isn't a proponent for putting all your eggs in one basket. Operating through its 100-plus companies, the conglomerate invests in consumer products and services, food, and industrial manufacturers. SPI's holdings include apparel and cosmetics makers, electrical appliance manufacturers, and producers of instant noodles. In addition, SPI companies are involved in securities trading, construction, advertising, wastewater treatment, and water supply.

Peterson Partners wants to grow its money where other companies are flourishing. The private investment firm invests in profitable small to medium-sized companies that earn more than $10 million in revenue. Targeting companies in the business services, transportation, and manufacturing sectors, Peterson provides capital, offers strategic advice, and installs management team members; it also assists in acquisitions and management-led buyouts. Its investments have included companies like JetBlue, Asurion, Franklin Covey, and Cranium.

Cortera, Inc. provides credit risk management software and services to credit and collections professionals. Cortera's online database allows users to make credit and lending decisions quickly by acessing financial infomation on public and private companies. Cortera, Inc. also allows its users to share feedback and rate their unique payment experiences. Cortera also assists with monitoring portfolio risk, resolving credit disputes, and collecting debts. Cortera, Inc., which has about 20,000 users, targets small businesses and large organizations by offering competitive prices and some free data. Venture capital firm Volition Capital holds stake in Cortera, which was founded in 1993.

Founded in 1994, Legacy Capital, LLC assists with mergers & acquisitions, as well as recapitalizations, valuations, and capital raising. Legacy Capital provides investment banking and advisory services to small and middle-market companies, with a focus on closely held businesses with sales ranging from $5 million to $150 million in the Southeast and the Midwest. The firm prides itself on its extensive and individualized industry research for clients. It has served companies in a variety of industries, including health services, information technology, oil and gas, and retail.

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