Capital Z Management company holds significant minority interests in about 15 US and European alternative investment management firms that specialize in long/short equity positions, managed futures, private equity, emerging markets, special situations, and other investment strategies. Capital Z typically acquires an ownership stake of 20% to 50% in its sponsored asset managers, takes seats on their boards of directors, and provides input on the management of their funds and on other major business decisions. Capital Z Management company also makes private equity investments through its CZR Capital and Union Square Partners affiliates.

Founded in 1985, International Monetary Systems (IMS) serves over 17,000 businesses and professional people representing 23,000 cardholders in 50 U.S. markets. The IMS network enables companies to acquire new business, create cost savings, and improve operations by taking advantage of barter opportunities in their business models. Based in New Berlin, WI and managed by seasoned industry veterans, IMS is one of the largest publicly traded barter companies in the world and is continually expanding its network by adding exchange locations. The company's proprietary transaction software, Trade Network Tracking System (TNT), enables businesses and individuals to trade goods and services throughout North America online using an electronic currency known as trade dollars.

Baydonhillfx started life in March 2000 as Currencies4Less concentrating on serving the Private Client market place and 2 years later the product offering was increased to include the International Mortgages and Car Finance divisions. This was followed by its successful admission to OFEX which was the junior market of the London Stock Exchange. With continued growth Currencies4Less became The 4Less Group plc and moved up to AIM, the Alternative Investment Market on the LSE, where we remain today. In 2006 the Group changed its name to Baydonhill plc and shortly after, with additional funding from Ekwienox FX Ltd. the Company expanded to include the Baydonhillfx Corporate Division offering international payment solutions with development of an online payment platform.

Newedge Group provides brokerage, execution, and clearing services on more than 85 securities and derivatives exchanges worldwide. Newedge Group SA specializes in financial futures and options, equity derivatives, fixed income securities, foreign exchange, agricultural and soft commodities, and metals. Newedge Group SA also performs prime brokerage and research services. Clients include financial institutions, asset managers, hedge funds, professional traders, and corporations. Newedge has offices in more than 25 major cities around the globe.

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board was founded in December 1997 and is based in Toronto, Ontario. CPP Investment Board is a state owned pension fund sponsor. The firm invests in the public and private markets across Canada. It invests in the public equity, fixed income and alternative markets of Canada. The firm also invests in private equity, real estate and infrastructure projects, and energy and natural resources. It also makes limited partnership investments in venture capital, private equity, and other investment vehicles. The firm is also known as Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.

Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. As of May 10, 2010, Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated was taken private. The company was formerly known as Consolidated Mercantile Corporation and changed its name to Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated in October 1998. Consolidated Mercantile Incorporated does not have significant operations. Previously, the company involved in the manufacture and import of leather and fabric upholstered furniture; and manufacture and distribution of protective packaging products primarily in the United States.

Gladstone Capital Corporation is a business development company and operates as a closed-end non-diversified management investment company. It invests in debt and equity securities of small and medium-sized private United States businesses. The company primarily invests in various categories of debt of private companies comprising senior notes, senior subordinated notes, and junior subordinated notes.

ACI Capital Co., LLC was founded in 1995 and is based in New York City. ACI Capital Co., LLC is a private equity firm specializing in buyout, growth capital, recapitalization, PIPE, secondary purchase, bridge financing, and special situation transactions of middle market companies. The firm prefers to invest in companies engaged in the consumer, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and chemical sectors in the United States. It typically acts as a lead investor and invests between $10 million and $50 million per transaction in portfolio companies that have revenues between $50 million and $500 million and operating incomes between $5 million and $50 million.

Invesco Asset Management (doing business as Invesco Perpetual) provides asset management services -- primarily to customers in the UK. One of the largest fund managers in the country, the subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. oversees more than 40 funds that are invested in European, Asian, and international equities, including funds specifically invested in shares of companies in the UK, the US, Japan, and emerging markets. It also manages fixed-interest funds. Other products include ISAs, pensions, and offshore funds. Invesco Perpetual serves both private and institutional investors, as well as financial advisers.

Crosspoint Venture Partners was founded in 1970 and is based in Woodside, California. Crosspoint Venture Partners is no longer investing. It is a venture capital firm specializes in investments in early stage companies. The firm prefers to invest in companies engaged in e-business services; and software and broadband infrastructure industries. It invests in companies based in the Western United States. The firm invests up to $40 million per project and can also provide up to an additional $10 million in follow-on financings. It takes a board seat and prefers an equity participation of 20 percent or more in its portfolio companies.

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