ValueAct Capital invests for the long term, in high quality companies, offering data driven insights to managers and directors whom they view as partners. Founded in 2000, VAC invests on behalf of some of the world’s largest institutional investors. They have made over 100 core investments, served on over 40 public company boards, and their goal is to leave a company in a better position than when they first invested in it. They regularly hold positions for 3-5 years and occasionally for 10 years or more. They believe that investing and managing companies for the long term requires integrity, a deep understanding of industry structure and business strategy, and a consideration of relevant social, ethical and environmental issues.

Tao Invest, the direct investment entity affiliated with Tao Capital Partners, invests in technology, alternative energy, healthcare, and real estate businesses that a have sustainable positive impact. Tao is an active investor with the ability to support companies through various stages of their life-cycle.

Dragoneer is a growth-oriented public and private investor based in San Francisco

Hennessy Advisors, Inc. is the publicly traded investment manager of the Hennessy Funds. Offering a broad range of mutual funds, with an unwavering commitment to always put shareholders first. The company serves clients with integrity, honesty and candor. Hennessy Advisors' strength lies in their disciplined investment style and commitment to managing their mutual funds for the benefit of their shareholders.

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Redmile Group is a company based out of San Francisco.

Passport Capital LLC is a San Francisco based, global investment firm founded by John H. Burbank III in 2000.

J. Wood Capital Advisors LLC ("JWCA"​) is an advisory firm and registered broker dealer focused solely on providing capital structure help and solutions to U.S. corporations. We are an independent firm, without the conflicts inherent in the traditional investment banking model. Our objective is to deliver advice to public companies on capital structure; then, empower them to raise capital in a smarter, more efficient manner. Focused and unbiased advice.

Foresite Capital is a multi-stage healthcare and life sciences investment firm with ~ $3.5B in assets under management (as of 12/31/23). The firm aims to address areas of great unmet need by funding promising healthcare and life sciences businesses at all stages of their life cycles. Foresite Capital uses a data science-driven approach to invest in companies that leverage biology and big data to transform healthcare, including 10x Genomics, Relay Therapeutics, Element Biosciences, Inscripta, as well as companies developing next generation therapeutics. Founded in 2011, Foresite Capital is based in San Francisco.

SkyKnight Capital is a private equity firm focused on investing in market leading businesses in acyclical growth sectors alongside exceptional management teams. We seek long-term, high quality relationships with our management teams and Limited Partners. We promote a culture built on partnership, integrity, humility, and hard work.

AA Advisors works on an exclusive distribution basis for a number of carefully selected firms, including large investment banks, venture capital funds, private equity and hedge fund managers as well as platform providers who have elected to outsource their capital raising and branding activities.

Since 2005, North Berkeley Wealth Management has focused on helping clients protect and grow their assets in a way that accomplishes their goals and aligns with their values. From the beginning, we’ve emphasized personal relationships and a deep commitment to continuity that promotes the well-being of our clients, staff, and community.