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Founded, operated, and sold an international award-winning brand of indoor amusement parks. At time of sale to private equity, Scene75 attracted 1.5M visitors/year, hosted 5,000 events/year, and employed 700 teammates. Scene75 was named The Top Family Entertainment Center of the World…twice! Exited investment in 2023.

With 45 years of expertise, New Tech Plastics has built a reputation for producing the highest quality thin-gauge film for various industries and applications. With four production plants, 24/7 operations, and zero-waste manufacturing utilizing 100% USA sourced materials, NTP is a leader in the industry.

Dayton Photonics is the wireless equivalent to fiber optics, providing high-bandwidth through the air. Its THEIA system helps Internet Service Providers, campuses, farmers, emergency response teams, cities, and the military bridge communication gaps without the costs and delays of trenching or permits.

Formed by veterans with technology development and operational experience, Valerio prides itself in providing simplified solutions to complex problems. Valerio has developed a patented solution to provide global in-transit visibility to support a variety of logistical needs, including cargo transport and US special operations warfighters.

Tavo Biotherapeutics combines breakthrough topical microemulsion technology with well-established, blockbuster drugs to address significant unmet needs across ophthalmology — including delivering therapies to the back of the eye to address the root cause of severe ocular diseases.

Beginning his career as a pizza delivery driver, the founder of Chicago R&T PZA Corporation now owns and operates 17 restaurants as a Domino's Pizza® franchisee in Chicago, including the store in which he began his delivery career. Chicago R&T PZA Corporation takes great pride in its people, its processes, its product, and its technology.

Driveline Service is the industry leader in the design, manufacture, and repair of driveshafts for the industrial, marine, agricultural, and vehicular markets. With 50 years of expertise, Dirveline manufactures and inventories one of the most comprehensive selections of shafts and components in North America.