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International Finance Corp. (IFC) operates as a global development institution. It is an organization that fosters sustainable economic growth in developing countries by financing private sector investment, mobilizing capital in the international financial markets and providing advisory services to businesses and governments. The firm operates through three segments: Investment Services, Treasury Services and Advisory Services. The Investment Services segment offers loans, equities, debt securities, trade and supply chain finance and client risk management services. The Treasury Services segment consists of the borrowing, liquid asset management, asset and liability management, and client risk management activities. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, also known as aicpa® & cima®, is a global organization with 689,000 members, students, and professionals. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The British company advocates for the accounting and finance profession, as well as the public interest and business sustainability. Andrew Harding has been the CEO of the company since 2009.

Part of Baird Financial Group, Inc., Robert W. Baird Ltd. is an employee-owned firm based in London, UK that offers wealth management, capital markets, asset management, and private equity services. The British company is dedicated to providing the best advice and service to its individual, corporate, institutional, and municipal clients by leveraging its deep expertise and broad skills.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

Founded in 1965, Robert W. Baird Group Ltd. is a financial and investment services provider to individuals and companies. Part of Baird Financial Group, Inc., the private company is based in London, UK.

Wood Mackenzie Ltd. provides research reports and consulting services for the global energy industry. The firm provides objective analysis and advice on assets, companies and markets. Its clients include international and national energy and metals companies as well as financial institutions and governments. The company was founded in May 1973 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

Part of Old Mutual Ltd., Capel Cure Myers Capital Management Ltd is a securities association and international stock exchange. The private company is based in London, UK. Capel Cure Myers Capital Management was acquired by OM Residual UK Ltd. on December 01, 1997 for $135.10 million.

Medica Packaging Ltd. manufactures folding cartons and leaflets. Its services encompass constructional design, artwork creation, correction, amendment and improvement facilities, prepress, kit assembly in their PS 9000 site, security label application to cartons, multi product supply, stock holding options, vendor managed inventory, and creative cost-saving initiatives. The firm serves the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Crewe, the United Kingdom.

Hudson Bay Capital Management LP (Hudson Bay Capital) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Sander Gerber and Yoav Roth in 2005. Hudson Bay Capital provides investment management services on a discretionary basis to privately offered investment vehicles. The Fund investors generally consist of institutions, “funds of funds” and high net-worth families and individuals.

Helios Investment Partners LLP (Helios Investment Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Tope Lawani & Babatunde Soyoye. The firm is headquartered in London with additional offices in Lagos, Nairobi, Paris and Luxembourg.

Quartix Ltd. develops geographical positioning satellite and vehicle tracking system. It specializes in mapping systems, location databases, communications technology, and Internet services. The company was founded by Andrew John Walters and Andy Kirk in 2001 and is headquartered in Newtown, the United Kingdom.

AB Agri Ltd. engages in the provision of animal nutrition and agricultural services. It specializes in commodity risk management; compound feed manufacturing; agricultural data and insight; animal nutrition technology; co-product innovation and marketing; and specialist feed ingredients and mixtures. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Lynch Wood, the United Kingdom.

Harwood Private Equity (Harwood Private Equity) is a private equity subsidiary of Harwood Capital LLP founded in 2011 by Christopher Mills. The firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Part of Assisi Pet Care Ltd., Town & Country Petfoods Ltd. manufactures pet food. The private company is based in Grantham, UK. The British company was founded in 1974. Town & Country Petfoods was acquired by Assisi Pet Care Ltd. on March 02, 2021.

Hollings Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sales of pet treats. Its product range include naturals, display box, prepack, tubs, carrier bag, boxed, slimline display, supergiants, and foods. The company was founded by Celia Elizabeth Hollings and Jeffrey Alan Hollings in 1980 and is headquartered in Skipton, the United Kingdom.

IXcellerate Ltd. provides tailor made carrier neutral data centre solutions. Its services include installation support, remote hands support, cross-connection, delivery reception and project office space services, The company was founded by Guy de Rohan Willner and J. Clifford Gauntlet in 2010 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Aras Slainte Ltd. provides primary healthcare and dental services. It also offers urgent care, radiology and occupational services. The company was founded by Ray Power and Maurice Cox in 2003 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Sinophi Healthcare Partners Ltd. provides healthcare services. It invests in and manages hospitals, public general hospitals and selected specialty hospitals in particular. The company was founded by Simon MacKinnon, Hanif Kanji, and Yong Qiang Gong on June 2, 2004 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

London Bridge Capital Partners LLP provides financial advice. The private company is based in London, UK.

Starling Bank Ltd. is a fully licensed bank that offers a free, award-winning digital business account to UK businesses. The bank is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The bank provides a range of services, including business overdrafts, depositing cheques via the app, and flexible integrations with smart products. Starling Bank also offers loans through the government-backed recovery loan scheme and an unsecured business loan. The British company was founded in 2014 by Anne Elizabeth Boden and Julian Sawyer, and the CEO is John Mountain.

AP Ventures LLP (AP Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in London, England.

Slim Holdings Ltd. operates medical slimming clinics. The firm provides appetite suppressants, weight loss injections and natural slimming aids. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Bournemouth, the United Kingdom.

Founded in 2016, Starling FS Services Ltd. is a software design and British development company for the banking sector. Part of Starling Bank Ltd., the private company is based in London, UK.

Part of Assisi Pet Care Group Ltd., Pet Munchies Holdings Ltd. is a British company that manufactures cat and dog treats. The private company is based in Middlesex, UK. The company was founded in 2016. Pet Munchies Holdings was acquired by Assisi Pet Care Group Ltd. on July 01, 2022.

Piemonte Holding de Participa??es SA operates as a holding company with interest in technology and communication segments. It offers products and services in the financial administration, development, assets management, and strategic financial consulting. The company was founded by Alessandro Lombardi in 2012 and is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Assisi Pet Care Ltd. provides animal care services. The company was founded by Lewis Mills and Lisa Mills and is headquartered in Jeddah, Arabia.

Quartix, Inc. is a telematics web-based software provider based in Chicago, IL. Quartix offers a vehicle tracking system for commercial fleets of all sizes, with features such as mileage reports, utilization tracking, and driver timesheets. The private company also provides real-time alerts and geofencing zones for granular control over fleets. Quartix has over 19 years of experience serving several sectors, including construction, transport, and trade businesses. The company offers a free demo and video tutorials on how to use their system, and has been listed on AIM since 2014. The company was founded in 2014 and is led by CEO Andrew John Walters.

Elea Digital SA is a data center infrastructure platform founded by Piemonte Holding in 2019. The company is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and has six data centers located at the edge of the central cloud regions in key Brazilian metro-areas such as São Paulo, Porto Alegre, Curitiba, and Brasília. Elea Digital's focus is on interconnection and it provides colocation and cross-connectivity infrastructure services to a wide range of customers, mainly concentrated in the information technology, telecom, banking, media, and public sectors.

The Slimming Clinic Ltd is a medical weight loss clinic that offers doctor-led medical weight loss programs nationwide. The private company is based in Christchurch, UK. The British company's mission is to help people achieve their weight loss goals through health assessments and personalized weight loss programs. The Slimming Clinic also offers various weight loss offers that customers can choose from. Founded in 1984, the company provides personalized medical weight loss programs at home, delivered online and via telephone.