Laura Sachar

Persado, Inc. provides digital marketing software services. It provides marketing software through a managed SaaS platform to enterprise and Internet consumer marketers in the telecom, financial services, retail, and gaming sectors. The firm develops and sells marketing persuasion technology, which uses data and software to determine the most effective marketing messages for multi-channel digital marketing strategies. The company was founded by Alex Vratskides, Assaf Baciu and Guy Krief in December 2012 and is headquartered in New York.

New York Angels, Inc (New York Angel) is a venture capital firm founded in 1997 by Howard Morgan and David Rose. The firm is headquartered in New York.

StarVest Management Inc (Starvest Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Farrington Anne Deborah, Laura Belle Sachar and Jeanne Mariani Sullivan. The firm is headquartered in New York.

iCrossing, Inc. offers planning services. The company blends digital marketing services- including paid search, search engine optimization, Web development, social media, mobile, research and analytics - to create integrated digital marketing programs that engage consumers and drive ROI. It was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Newgistics, Inc. provides e-commerce services to retailers. It offers end-to-end e-commerce solutions that integrate every step in the order life cycle from customer acquisition through fulfilment, delivery and returns. The firm offers technology-enabled parcel logistics and related services to the rapidly growing e-commerce and direct-to-consumer retail industry. The company was founded in 1999 by Philip S. Siegel and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

SAP Fieldglass provides human capital management software technology and services. It offers SaaS platform to procure and manage contingent workers, services such as Statement of Work projects, independent contractors, and specialized talent pools. The company was founded by Jai Shekhawat in November 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

ComparisonMarket, Inc. provides on-line automobile insurance services. The company was founded by Louis Geremia and David Roush in 2000 and is headquartered in Solon, OH.

StarVest Partners LP invests in companies located in the United States with a revenues of USD 3 - 15 million. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of information technology, business services, and e-commerce. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements with an average initial investment size of USD 3 - 7 million. It acts as a lead investor, makes follow-on investments and also makes co-investments.

Gabelli & Company Investment Advisers, Inc. (GCIA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Rye, New York. The firm was founded in 1985 and was formerly known as Gabelli Securities, Inc. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of Associated Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE: AC), ultimately held by GAMCO Investors, Inc. GCIA acts as an investment adviser, either directly or on a sub-advisory basis, to private investment partnerships, offshore pooled investment vehicles, and separately managed accounts (SMAs).

Switchfly LLC operates an ecommerce platform that provides a one-stop travel solutions for airlines, financial services companies, hotels, and other travel brands. It offers Switchfly packaging and Switchfly loyalty products to help firms grow revenue and increase customer loyalty. The company was founded by Heidi Vavul and Tina Fitch in 1997 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Ceros, Inc. designs and markets interactive content experience. It operates as a cloud-based platform to create and manage marketing communications. The company was founded by Simon Berg, Brian Alvey, Craig Wood, Dominic Duffy, C.K. Sample III, Paul Fifield and Ryan Scheuermann in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Transactis, Inc. provides electronic bill presentment and payment solutions. It offers BillerIQ and DocumentIQ solutions. The firm transforms traditional paper billing and payment processing by enabling businesses of all sizes to replace paper bills, statements, invoices, payments and documents with digital alternatives. The company was founded by Thomas L. Kohn, Joseph Proto, and Jeffrey Greenberg in 2001 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

SilverBox Engaged Merger Corp. I operates as a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on December 3, 2020 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

New York Academy of Sciences is an independent, not-for-profit organization, which engages in the advancement of scientific research, education, and policy. The company was founded in 1817 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

ideeli, Inc. provides online shopping services. It offers women's fashion apparel, beauty products, and accessories, as well as products for men and home. The company was founded by Mark Uhrmacher and Paul Hurley in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, NY.