SkyRank System of Hedge Fund Ratings

SkyRankTM System of Hedge Fund Ratings, provides up to 12 ratings per fund on over 7,500 hedge funds, funds of funds and commodity trading advisors, using its proprietary and external databases. SkyRank utilizes a patented linear algorithm to reveal a simple hedge fund rating to the investor in three forms. Absolute SkyRank, a numerical hedge fund rating, ranges between 0 and 5. Lettered SkyRank translates this number to a letter ranging between A+ and E. Relative SkyRank displays the relative attractiveness of a hedge fund compared to its peers. The SkyRank System analyzes the hedge fund industry to reward those that are established, credible, and able to reduce risk at attractive returns, over time. The Skyrank System analyzes returns, volatility, time and assets under management in its unique formula-generating methodology, while other quantitative inputs may be integrated into the rating based upon user preference. Administrative and historical performance data are delivered with the ratings to Skyrank clients in Excel format, or the data can be customized to upload into third party analytic platforms. SkyRank clients include banks, pension funds, consultants, institutional investors, hedge funds, funds of funds and high net worth investors.

VC Experts.com, Inc.

VC Experts serves the needs of the private equity and venture capital communities with its anchor product, The Encyclopedia of Private Equity and Venture Capital by combining substantive commentary on the private equity and venture capital industries with online learning courses. The VCExperts.com site includes current industry news, model legal forms, The Glossary of Private Equity and Venture Capital, the online University and 8,000-page Encyclopedia of Private Equity and Venture Capital.

The Private Equity Data Center (PEDC) is an online database of U.S. venture capital portfolio companies and the associated terms and valuations of those companies during their rounds of financings. With hard data collected from federally filed documents, the database provides a more accurate intelligence resource for entrepreneurs and fund managers as to how previous venture investments have been structured. In addition, it provides valuable valuation data for startups who utilize the comparables market approach. The Private Equity Data Center is owned and operated by VC Experts.com, Inc.
 

Lowenstein Sandler PC

Lowenstein Sandler PC is a nationally recognized law firm with more than 270 attorneys.  The firm’s Specialty Finance practice handles mergers and acquisitions, acquisition financing, PIPEs, SPACs and other corporate finance matters for a wide array of investment funds, leading national investment banks, and issuers, in deals worldwide.  In 2007, the group assisted in more than $1.9 billion in transactions and ranked first in the nation (by dollars raised) and second in the nation (by number of transactions) for representing placement agents in PIPE transactions, and third in the nation (by number of transactions) for representing investors in PIPEs, according to The PIPES Report  and PrivateRaise.com. 

Sadis & Goldberg LLP

Sadis & Goldberg LLP is a leading New York based law firm focused on delivering sophisticated and creative legal solutions in a highly professional manner. Sadis & Goldberg LLP is internationally recognized for its financial services practice that consists of representing several hundred investment advisors and related investment entities (including hedge funds, private equity funds and venture capital funds). Similarly, Sadis & Goldberg LLP provides regulatory and compliance advice and representation in connection with SEC enforcement proceedings. Notwithstanding the emphasis on the financial services industry, Sadis & Goldberg LLP also provides a full range of regulatory, tax, estate planning, litigation, real estate, and corporate transactional services to its clients.

MarketsMedia

Markets Media covers the complex interrelationships among hedge funds, broker-dealers, institutions, exchanges, alternative trading systems, vendors and regulators in a dynamic marketplace where everyone's role is constantly evolving. Markets Media is a single platform with an online daily news service, a monthly magazine and conferences that cater to the key decision makers in the sectors we cover.

A dedicated staff of enterprising reporters and writers delve deep into the issues that impact the players who make and move the markets. Markets Media is committed to providing a unique and elevated platform that spans all asset classes and aims to offer insights and new perspectives. Maintaining the highest editorial standards, Markets Media goes beyond breaking news to make bold predictions and ask tough questions.

In print, online and live, Markets Media is Driven by Content.

 

Growth Concepts

Growth Concepts, LLC is an M&A and Growth Funding advisory firm for middle and upper market companies. Growth Concepts built a network of M&A, Finance and Business Professionals and offers their clients access to a database of:

• Business Attorneys
• CPA’s
• Chartered Accountants
• Financial Professionals
• Sales, Marketing & Business Development Professionals

Growth Concepts uses their resources to make introductions of buyers and sellers in an environment that does not require a highly public posting of the business for sale, or public disclosure of the strategic moves of the buyer or investor. Please feel free to call Growth Concepts with your purchase/sale/funding project overview and we will be happy to work with you in areas where we might be able to assist.
 

Pluris Valuation Advisors LLC

Pluris Valuation Advisors LLC, a valuation firm based in New York City, specializes in hard-to-value illiquid and distressed securities, and business valuations. Pluris combines valuation and technical accounting expertise in its development and application of valuation methodology, in compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS. Specific assets valued include auction rate securities, collateralized debt obligations, asset-backed securities, distressed debt, bankruptcy claims, restricted securities of public companies, limited partnerships and other assets that lack liquidity. Pluris' valuations are also used for tax purposes and litigation support. Our proprietary LiquiStat™ database enables Pluris to value even the most illiquid assets based on market data. Pluris clients include public-reporting entities, hedge funds, private equity funds, and their advisors nationwide.

Growth Concepts

Growth Concepts, LLC is an M&A and Growth Funding advisory firm for middle and upper market companies. Growth Concepts built a network of M&A, Finance and Business Professionals and offers their clients access to a database of:

• Business Attorneys
• CPA’s
• Chartered Accountants
• Financial Professionals
• Sales, Marketing & Business Development Professionals

Growth Concepts uses their resources to make introductions of buyers and sellers in an environment that does not require a highly public posting of the business for sale, or public disclosure of the strategic moves of the buyer or investor. Please feel free to call Growth Concepts with your purchase/sale/funding project overview and we will be happy to work with you in areas where we might be able to assist.
 

Growthink

Brief Description of the Company and Specific offerings): Growthink helps organizations prosper through our suite of integrated professional service practices. We help our clients develop professional business plans, secure capital, value their businesses, improve their marketing, and launch new product and/or service initiatives.

Since 1999, our Firm has worked with more than 2,000 satisfied clients. Growthink’s broad client portfolio encompasses startups, small businesses, venture capital and private equity firms, middle market and Fortune 2000 companies. Inc Magazine named Growthink as one of America’s 100 Fastest-Growing Business Services Companies and leading finance and business media, including The Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Business Week, The Deal, Entrepreneur Magazine and Inc. Magazine, have recognized our accomplishments.

Learn more about how Growthink helps build successful companies at www.growthink.com.
 

HedgeConnection

Hedge Connection has been assisting hedge funds market more effectively and investors’ research efforts since 2005. With web-based research, events and advisory work, Hedge Connection is the first and only internet-based platform that offers hedge funds direct access to a membership of "opt-in" qualified active hedge fund allocators. Investor members join for free and gain access to detailed information on hedge fund members. All members receive invitations to members-only events and partner discounts.

Millennium Benefits Consulting, Inc.

Millennium Benefits Consulting is an employee benefit consulting and brokerage firm that was incorporated in 1998. We offer high touch, concrete consulting expertise. Unique to the industry, our partners and team members have depth of experience and diverse backgrounds that combine to make a powerful force. Our professional expertise stretches from national health plans, the recruiting industry, the human resources arena to a brokerage firm.

Square 1 Bank

Square 1 Bank is a full service commercial bank dedicated to providing financial services to venture capital firms and the companies that receive venture capital investment. Founded in 2005 by entrepreneurs to serve entrepreneurs, Square 1 has since grown to over $1 billion in assets and has 10 offices in the key technology corridors that serve more than 700 banking relationships from coast to coast. We are passionate about what we do, and this is reflected throughout the Square 1 experience. From the latest in technology-based convenience to a banker you’ll know as a long-term partner, you can expect this relationship to be responsive and genuine, clear and straightforward – we call it being Square.

Trident Trust Fund Services

Trident offers U.S. and international fund sponsors an outsourced back office service supported by over thirty years experience of international corporate, trust and fund administration.

Trident’s fees are based on administration performed as opposed to fund size. In addition, an open platform of services is available.

V-Rooms

V-Rooms™ Virtual Data Rooms provide an online virtual data room solution, with pricing starting as low as $50/week, designed to make due diligence and document exchange quicker, simpler, and more secure. Whether client needs are M&A buy-side or sell-side due diligence, electronic PPM/PIPE document distribution, bankruptcy / restructuring, or project collaboration, V-Rooms provides a privately branded electronic data room (a V-Room) that enables clients to accelerate complex, information-intensive processes, while reducing the time and expenses associated with data distribution, courier, printing and travel.