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Established renewable energy technologies for a greener future

Current-gen renewables

BrightNight is a renewable integrated power company that provides utility and commercial and industrial customers with clean, dispatchable renewable power solutions. The company designs, develops, and operates large-scale hybrid renewable power projects optimized to manage the intermittent nature of renewable energy. BrightNight's proprietary software helps maximize performance and deliver high-value projects at the lowest cost to customers.
BrightNight's portfolio includes several projects under development, such as the 500MW Hop Hill project in Washington, combining 500MW of solar energy with battery storage, the 300MW Box Canyon project in Arizona featuring a hybrid design, and the 125MW Ragland project in Kentucky. In July 2023, the company announced plans for an 800MW solar plant at a former coal mine in Kentucky, representing a USD 1 billion infrastructure investment.
In January 2024, BrightNight secured a USD 375 million green loan corporate credit facility to support its US project portfolio, including solar, energy storage, and integrated technologies. The company aims to execute on its ~31GW US renewable power portfolio through this funding.

Technologies and processes that revolutionize the traditional construction industry

Construction Tech

EquipmentShare is a construction technology and equipment solutions provider founded in 2015 and headquartered in Columbia, Missouri. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including equipment rental, fleet management technology, and digital solutions for the construction industry. At the core of EquipmentShare's offerings is its proprietary T3 technology platform, a cloud-based operating system that integrates telematics, hardware, and software to monitor equipment health, track utilization, and optimize rental operations. The T3 platform allows contractors to gather real-time data on their machinery, enabling them to make data-driven decisions and improve productivity.
The company's rental fleet features equipment from trusted brands like Genie, Takeuchi, and Doosan, enhanced with EquipmentShare's T3 technology. This technology enables features such as GPS tracking, real-time alerts on location and rental status, and remote monitoring of machine utilization and health. EquipmentShare also offers a mobile app for customers to manage their rentals, including online reservations and instant off-renting capabilities. Beyond rentals, the company provides equipment sales, both new and used, with machines outfitted with their fleet management technology.
EquipmentShare has experienced rapid growth since its inception. As of September 2023, the company had expanded to more than 185 locations across the US, including rental, retail, and service centers. In 2022 alone, EquipmentShare opened 32 new branch locations. The company employed over 4,100 team members as of April 2023. EquipmentShare is also investing in its future growth, with plans to build a new headquarters in Columbia, Missouri, which could potentially be ten times the size of its current campus and create 500 new jobs.

BrightNight provides renewable power solutions for utility, commercial, and industrial customers.  BrightNight partners with clients throughout the U.S. to design, develop, and manage large-scale renewable energy projects that are safe and reliable. These projects are optimized to address the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources. By engaging deeply with clients and leveraging a team of experienced power experts, BrightNight delivers industry-leading solutions that help clients meet and exceed stringent energy sustainability standards, adapt to rapidly changing grid dynamics, and transition away from fossil fuel-based energy generation.

EHOB is a medical device company that offers seating cushions, day chair pads, and lower limb protectors.

Grindr is an all-male location-based network that allows gay, bi, or curious men to connect and hang out with one another. Since launching in March 2009, Grindr has become a global sensation and surpassed 7 million users in 192 countries. On a daily basis, Grindr counts some 1.2 million users who log on approximately eight times per day and spend an average of two hours each day using the app. Grindr also offers a fully loaded, premium subscription-based service called Grindr Xtra. Grindr is currently available on the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android and BlackBerry models. For more information about Grindr, visit www.Grindr.com. In 2011, Grindr launched Grindr for Equality, its social action division. Grindr for Equality works diligently to engage the Grindr network in a variety of ways to help bring about a more equal tomorrow. Initiatives include helping to promote a documentary on the conditions of the Jamaican LGBT community and driving donations and signatures for petitions to denounce anti-homosexuality policies in Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine and Russia.

OfferFit’s Automated Experimentation Platform is the fastest, most scalable way to accelerate testing and learning. Automatically discover the right message, creative, incentive, channel, and timing for every customer to unlock the full value of your customer data.

FeaturesFirst Auto offers a unique experience that better connects you to the technological features in your car. It was founded in 2017.

Suretys is a digital insurance provider that replaces the need for a cosigner for auto sales and leases.

Monochrome Technology focuses on extraordinarily lightning-fast laser processing equipment in the area of advanced manufacturing.

Green Mineral specializes in recycling metals in an environmentally friendly and cost-effective manner using microalgae. Green Mineral has developed technology to recycle lithium in an environmentally friendly manner by extracting lithium using a bio-mineralization technique rather than an existing organic solvent.

EquipmentShare is a construction solutions provider dedicated to solving industry pain points through smart jobsite technology and equipment rental, retail, and service centers. EquipmentShare’s cloud-connected platform, T3, is powered by telematics and machine hardware to give construction and industrial companies a real-time view of their jobsite and operations. EquipmentShare’s enterprise suite of apps is OEM-agnostic and can track and manage any piece of equipment, regardless of brand, to help fleet managers monitor assets, prevent theft and machine misuse, track employee hours and shifts, increase machine utilization, streamline maintenance and prevent unplanned downtime. Founded in 2015, EquipmentShare operates 153 facilities as of year-end and employs approximately 4,000 team members of diverse perspectives who push the boundaries of possibilities to create unparalleled customer value, support their communities and empower construction professionals to work more efficiently. EquipmentShare’s growing presence of locations, which includes equipment and service yards, research and development sites, dealerships for major brands, administrative offices, and specialty solutions locations, serves the rising demand for the company’s equipment and digital solutions.

Duke Energy Renewables generates electricity from renewable resources in the transition to cleaner energy.

TRADLINX develops and provides End-to-End Supply Chain Management platform service. Our technology empowers your global supply chain operations with visibility and connectivity. We provide the world's most reliable visibility solution to many global brands and has been recognized as Top Freight Management Solution provider in Asia Pacific. We take great pride in our technology and our efforts to listen to customer feedback about the product and the market to better our solutions to all current and future customers. TRADLINX's ultimate goal is to build an Integrated Platform Ecosystem to Connect All Logistics. TRADLINX Ocean Visibility Features 1. B/L Tracking Manage real-time ETAs and Delay situations with the most up-to-date information on your shipments 2. Vessel Tracking Manage real-time ETAs and Delay situations with the most up-to-date information on your shipments 3. Data Insights Make data-driven decisions and optimize your supply chain operations with TRADLINX Data Analytics Tool 4. Container Tracking Widen your shipment visibility beyond ocean at every check point from origin to final destination including Container Pickup, Gate-in/out and Return

Avtech Capital offers equipment financing for manufacturing and industrial, commercial and business, transportation and aircraft, technology and software, energy and mining, healthcare and medical, and aviation industries. They provide equipment leasing and financing for many types of equipment and software.

SimpliSafe Home Security is a disruptive tech company that designs, engineers, and sells wireless security alarm systems, cameras, and services for houses, apartments, and other commercial properties. The systems are an inexpensive, easy-to-install alternative to traditional home security options. Simplisafe has 24/7 professional monitoring with no long-term contract and daily customer service support. It sells its products online. The company’s wireless encrypted alarm system features a cellular connection, SMS text and email alerts, smash-proof protection, power outage protection, smoke and fire detection, and wireless sensors. In 2018, SimpliSafe entirely redesigned its system to be half the size with double the range and five times faster. Products include entry, motion, glass break, and water sensors along with a base station, camera, panic button, and smoke detector. The company will also be introducing a video doorbell, a door lock with digital capabilities, and a plan to integrate its service with Amazon’s Echo voice control device. SimpliSafe was the winner of CNET’s Editors’ Choice Award and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. SimpliSafe Home Security was incorporated in 2006 by Chad and Eleanor Laurans and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

You Need Character is an animation production company that created animated characters for children's books, videos and games.

UpSurge Baltimore is a movement to propel Baltimore into the top tier of innovation cities. We’ve learned from the country’s top innovation hubs–cities we admire–but we’re Baltimore and we’re redefining our startup culture around a new vision: Equitech. Equitech is about the people who participate in the knowledge economy, the investors who believe that diversity produces outsized returns, and the companies breaking down barriers or leveling access through technology.

Prime provides technologies to unlock SMB lending for small banks and fintechs.

Vinssen is a manufacturer of electric and hydrogen ships.

Cleaning Lab is a housekeeping service provider. They offer systematic cleaning services. Its costs are measured on a fixed and hourly basis. Their services include office floor cleaning and dust removal, common tables, furnishing room dust removal, inside toilet cleaning, and office move-in cleaning.

WHYNOT Media provides content IP production, short form drama, web entertainment, branded content, transmedia storytelling, short-form drama, content IP production, branded content, k-drama, and transmedia storytelling services.

SALTO Systems develops and manufactures advanced and reliable wireless electronic locking and access control smart solutions that provide a smoother, more comfortable, and secure daily life for the people using our systems. We bring added value to our clients, making it easier for decision making and smarter management of facilities. Our goal is to not only be within the top three companies in our sector in the world, but to also be your number one smart electronic access control provider. As an organisation, we intend to create an ecosystem of end-users, clients, partners, collaborators, and suppliers with whom we build long-lasting, win-win relationships guided by closeness, flexibility, integrity, and trust. We strive to be an attractive company for the people working at SALTO advantages, services, and attention that helps contribute to improving their personal and professional goals. We expect and appreciate efficient and responsible work but also the passion to provide best of breed solutions and cutting edge technologies to our customers. At SALTO, we are aware that in addition to the products, technologies and services we deliver, we are part of a much broader framework. For this reason, we are committed to being responsible as it relates to the environment and sustainability This responsibility goes beyond corporate goals, being our firm compromise to keep alive a range of activities consistent with these principles continuously.

Liberty SBF is an experienced commercial real estate finance company. With a special expertise in small-balance commercial lending, Liberty SBF addresses the needs of small businesses facing a challenging credit environment. Through its subsidiaries, Liberty SBF utilizes a variety of conventional, CMBS, and government guaranteed loan programs that provide financing to borrowers seeking to grow their businesses and acquire commercial real estate and other assets.

MidCap Financial is a middle market-focused, specialty finance firm that provides senior debt solutions to companies across all industries. We provide a broad array of products intended to finance growth and manage working capital.  As of January 2015, MidCap Financial has over $3 billion of commitments under management. Since our founding in 2008, we have been working with management teams and sponsors to deliver thoughtful and cost effective debt solutions. Companies need a lender that understands their business and has the creativity and flexibility to provide financing solutions that are suited to their needs. At MidCap Financial, our years of experience, strong balance sheet, and flexibility make us the lender of choice for companies across all stages of growth and complexity.  MidCap Financial is managed by Apollo Capital Management, L.P., a subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, LLC, pursuant to an investment management agreement. Apollo Global Management is one of the world's largest asset managers with over $160B of assets under management (as of January 2015), providing market leading industry expertise, market reach, and financing synergies.

Capital One Financial Corporation, incorporated in July 21, 1994, is a diversified banking company focused primarily on consumer and commercial lending and deposit origination.  Its principal business segments are Local Banking and National Lending. Local Banking includes consumer, small business and commercial deposits, and lending conducted within its branch network. The National Lending segment consists of three sub-segments: - The U.S. Card sub-segment, which consists of domestic consumer credit and debit card activities; - The Auto Finance sub-segment, which includes automobile and other motor vehicle financing activities, - The Global Financial Services sub-segment consisting of international lending activities, small business lending, installment loans, home loans, healthcare financing and other diversified activities.

<div> Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) is a diversified financial institution specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings accounts. Capital One operates under three primary business segments: Credit Card, Consumer Banking, and Commercial Banking. In December 2023, Capital One became the largest issuer of Visa and Mastercard credit cards in the US based on the outstanding balance of credit card loans. Capital One generated net interest income (NII) of USD 29.2 billion and non-interest income of USD 7.5 billion in 2023.&nbsp; In February 2024, Capital One announced its intention to acquire Discover Financial Services for USD 35.3 billion. The acquisition is expected to generate USD 2.7 billion in pre-tax synergies and 15% accretive to adjusted EPS by 2027. Capital One aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 3 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 (from the 2019 base year). </div>

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Buy Now, Pay Later

The providers plug into merchant checkouts and convert business purchases into installments.

These platforms integrate with the merchant’s e-commerce checkout and primarily offer the BNPL solution through their app. Consumers are restricted to shopping at merchants integrated with the provider in most cases.

These providers integrate with the merchant’s e-commerce checkout. The service is offered through the provider’s app or a virtual card that facilitates in-store application, including non-partnered retailers.

These companies offer merchants and financial institutions a white-label product to provide in-house BNPL solutions.

Digital Wallets

These enable users to utilize their wallets for various transactions at virtually any merchant that accepts digital wallet payments without any restrictions on usage.

These enable users to carry out transactions at a selected list of merchants and locations. Merchants may need to set up predefined agreements with digital wallet issuers to accept payments from the wallet.

These are typically developed by merchants themselves and allow customers to use their wallets to make payments at the merchants’ own stores. Users are unable to use these wallets for transactions outside the issuing merchant.

Companies that offer white-label solutions for businesses and fintechs to set up their own digital wallet offering.

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