LightForce

In 2019, our founders recognized a fundamental problem in the enterprise telecom industry: it was an antiquated, static space where vendors consistently received negative reviews and were averse to change. Yet telecom remained a highly consequential, multi-trillion dollar industry that powered how we interact digitally. This stark disconnect between telecom's critical importance and its outdated, customer-unfriendly operations created an opportunity for transformation. The founders realized that by building software to automate the entire telecom lifecycle - from procurement and inventory management to expense management - enterprises could save significant time and money while finally getting the transparency and efficiency they deserved. What started as a mission to fix B2B telecom has evolved into Lightyear, the Telecom Operating System that serves hundreds of enterprises including Honeywell, Alo Yoga, Palo Alto Networks, and Louis Vuitton. Operating as a remote-first, distributed team, Lightyear has cultivated a high-trust, autonomous work environment that attracts passionate problem solvers from around the world. The company has raised nearly $50M from prestigious investors and continues to drive real, positive, durable change in an industry that desperately needed it. By combining proprietary network and pricing intelligence with AI-native automation, Lightyear empowers enterprises to reduce telecom costs by 20%+ while cutting time spent on telecom management by 70% or more.

Light & Wonder is the leading cross-platform global games company, creating immersive content, hardware, and systems that connect iconic titles across every channel - land-based casinos, online, and mobile. Through three complementary business segments, the company delivers unforgettable gaming experiences by combining exceptional talent with deep customer and player understanding. Their portfolio includes legendary game franchises like 88 Fortunes, Dancing Drums, Rainbow Riches, and Gold Fish, which have become industry staples that players return to time and again. With a team of over 7,000 creators across 40+ states and multiple countries, Light & Wonder relentlessly pursues innovation to forge lasting connections with players wherever they choose to engage. The company builds cutting-edge gaming technology, casino systems, shufflers, and digital platforms that power the world's most successful gaming operators. From the casino floor to mobile devices, Light & Wonder turns games into expansive entertainment experiences, constantly pushing boundaries to create the extraordinary in every detail. Their mission is simple: it's all about the games.

Lightspeed Systems® delivers the most in-depth visibility and control to power exceptional schools where students are safe and engaged. Trusted by 28 of the 50 largest US school districts and serving 28,000 schools across 35 countries, the company has been at the forefront of educational technology since 1999. The platform provides comprehensive solutions including content filtering, student safety monitoring, classroom management, mobile device management, and analytics - helping K-12 schools optimize learning while keeping kids safe, networks secure, and budgets optimized. The company’s integrated platform breaks down silos and fosters seamless collaboration across district leadership, IT, safety personnel, teachers, and curriculum administrators. With approximately 215 employees and headquarters in Austin, Texas, Lightspeed Systems combines the stability of an established industry leader with the agility of a startup. The company has received strategic growth investments from Genstar Capital and Madison Dearborn Partners, enabling continued innovation in AI-powered student safety and educational effectiveness solutions that advance educational outcomes for every student.

Komforce is a leading resource augmentation and project delivery company specializing in the dynamic field of information technology. The company empowers businesses through tailored IT solutions and expert resource augmentation across the globe. With expertise spanning software development, IT security, architecture, data analysis, and design, Komforce partners with organizations to provide scalable solutions that drive business success. The company operates across multiple locations including the USA, Australia, Poland, and Indonesia, serving clients in telecommunications, utilities, hospitality, travel, and finance sectors. Komforce delivers comprehensive services including resource augmentation, turnkey project delivery, and IT security consultancy. The team consists of seasoned professionals including architects, developers, designers, data analysts, and security experts who bring unparalleled technical expertise to every project. The company has established a proven track record of successful collaborations with major brands such as bp, T-Mobile, Vodafone, KPN, Foxtel, Globe, and eir. Komforce prides itself on a modern yet straightforward approach, ensuring seamless integration with existing client projects while maintaining commitment to quality, innovation, and efficiency in an ever-evolving technology landscape.

Corelight transforms network data into definitive evidence, powering AI-driven detection and expert-authored workflows. Founded in 2013 by the creators of the Bro (now Zeek) open-source project, the company emerged from a realization that the best approach to cybersecurity starts with network evidence. The founders, including Dr. Vern Paxson who began this work more than 25 years ago at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, understood that attackers can evade endpoint detection and firewalls, but they cannot avoid leaving digital footprints on the networks they traverse. This insight became the foundation for Corelight's mission to make evidence the heart of security. Today, Corelight is the fastest-growing Network Detection and Response (NDR) platform in the industry, trusted by some of the most sensitive, mission-critical enterprises and government agencies worldwide. The company's Open NDR Platform is uniquely powered by open source innovations including Zeek, Suricata, and YARA, combined with proprietary advances. Corelighters are united by a strong shared culture and values, building an organization that sustains open-source development while delivering enterprise-grade security solutions that help defenders proactively hunt for threats, accelerate incident response, and gain complete network visibility.

Beame is Hong Kong's leading dental beauty brand, specializing in clear aligners and comprehensive dental services. Founded in Hong Kong with operations extending to Shenzhen, Beame offers innovative orthodontic solutions that make cosmetic dental care more affordable and accessible. The company provides teeth straightening through clear aligners, UV teeth whitening, dental implants, veneers, and general dental services including cleaning, filling, and root canal therapy. With multiple experience centers and clinics across Hong Kong and Shenzhen, Beame serves over 100,000 people annually. The brand is distinguished by its Hong Kong-managed professional dental team, transparent pricing model at approximately one-third of traditional Hong Kong dental costs, and commitment to safety with TÜV NORD certified aligners. Beame's treatment process includes free 3D scanning, personalized treatment plans designed by orthodontists, and comprehensive follow-up care, making it the No.1 dental beauty brand in Hong Kong.