Metova

In 2003, our founders recognized a critical need for high-fidelity simulation capabilities that could support NASA's complex human spaceflight operations. Operating from Houston near NASA's Johnson Space Center, METECS has evolved from providing core simulation software to becoming a comprehensive engineering solutions provider. The company specializes in advanced technologies including robotics, embedded systems, and immersive graphics that support critical programs like Gateway, Orion, and the International Space Station. Today, METECS is an award-winning engineering and creative services company that combines technical precision with creative problem-solving to tackle challenges ranging from spacecraft simulation to virtual reality training systems. Their efficient, highly qualified team develops custom solutions in multibody dynamics, 3D graphics, contact dynamics, and orchestration. With deep expertise spanning Apollo, Space Shuttle, International Space Station, and Constellation programs, individual team members have contributed to the inception and development of many tools and capabilities currently used at NASA's Software Robotics and Simulation division. Now over two decades into their journey, METECS continues to push boundaries in simulation technology while maintaining the agility and innovation of a specialized engineering team that delivers both engineering excellence and creative services.

Hearing loss affects over 1.5 billion people worldwide, isolating them from conversations, connections, and the full experience of life. Sonova exists to change that reality - pioneering innovative hearing care solutions that restore the vital human sense of hearing and enable people to live without limitations. Since 1947, the company has grown from a Swiss startup into a global leader, developing cutting-edge hearing aids, cochlear implants, wireless communication systems, and audiological care services that transform millions of lives annually. Operating through four strategic business segments - Hearing Instruments, Audiological Care, Consumer Hearing, and Cochlear Implants - Sonova reaches customers in over 100 countries through its house of brands including Phonak, Unitron, AudioNova, Sennheiser (under license), and Advanced Bionics. The company's 18,000+ employees drive this mission forward, backed by over 1,800 patents and design rights. In the 2024/25 financial year, Sonova generated CHF 3.9 billion in sales with a net profit of CHF 547 million, demonstrating both strong business performance and unwavering commitment to its vision: a world where everyone enjoys the delight of hearing.

At Athora, we believe in building long-term financial security through dedicated focus, capital deployment and technical expertise. Since 2014, we've grown to serve over 2 million customers across Europe, operating insurance businesses in the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium and Germany alongside our Bermuda-based reoperations. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with the agility to innovate in savings and retirement services, backed by high-quality, long-term minded global investors sharing our vision. Our culture thrives on collaboration and results-driven problem solving - we call it 'Slimmer samen' (Smarter together). With the strategic support of partners Athene and Apollo, our people have the stability and resources to focus on what matters: delivering competitive, stable returns within a robust risk management framework. Whether in Amsterdam, Rome, or Hamilton, we work as one team committed to becoming Europe's leading provider of guaranteed savings and retirement products.

AURIZ was founded in 2017 with a clear vision: to bridge the gap between physical devices and cloud intelligence through cutting-edge IoT and embedded software solutions. Recognizing that businesses struggled to connect their operational technology with modern cloud infrastructure, the founders set out to create a true end-to-end engineering partnership that could take ideas from concept all the way to deployment. Today, AURIZ delivers complete systems development across embedded software, hardware design, and IoT integration, helping companies innovate, optimize operations, and reduce costs. With teams in Monterrey, Guadalajara, and Querétaro, Mexico, they bring over two decades of combined expertise in firmware, middleware, BSPs, and device drivers across multiple microprocessor platforms. Their cloud development flow spans architecture design, environment configuration, and secure implementation on AWS and Azure, ensuring their clients can transform ideas into successful, scalable products.

We have been enterprise cloud management pioneers ever since managing the world's first production instance of SAP on the public cloud. We are a proactive global comprehensive managed services partner offering full visibility into your system, workloads, and operations. Our trusted team guides you from discovery to migration and beyond with the deepest technical cloud and ERP expertise. That team is Protera. Since 1998, we have been reimagining how SAP-centric organizations work in the cloud - think Microsoft Azure and AWS. We're not your typical serious tech company. While we're obsessed with delivering top-notch IT solutions, we're all about keeping it real, approachable, and enjoyable. We work hard, but we also play hard - whether we're collaborating on cloud optimizations, enhancing security, or just hanging out as a team. Our values are simple: stay curious, stay authentic, and make meaningful connections.

Marqeta is the world's first modern card issuing platform, transforming how businesses embed financial services into their products. The company's open API infrastructure enables enterprises and startups to instantly issue virtual and physical cards, authorize transactions in real time, and build innovative payment programs at global scale. Founded in 2009, Marqeta processes over $290 billion in annual volume across 40+ countries while maintaining 99.99% platform uptime. Industry leaders including Uber, Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, DoorDash, and JPMorgan trust Marqeta to power their card programs, delivering seamless payment experiences that drive customer loyalty and operational efficiency. Marqeta's cloud-native platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control through features like Just-in-Time funding, dynamic spend controls, and PCI-compliant widgets. The company has achieved 80x volume growth since 2017 by obsessing over developer experience and platform reliability. Headquartered in Oakland, California, Marqeta operates as a flexible-first organization with employees distributed across the United States and Europe. As embedded finance continues to reshape financial services, Marqeta remains the infrastructure partner of choice for companies building the next generation of payment products.