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Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings their firms into the new age. Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a large CPA firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, best-of-breed technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back-office services, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount todays industry challenges and reach their full potential. Founded in January 2023, the company attained revenues sufficient to qualify it as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation.
MS Transverse Insurance Group is a property and casualty program carrier based in Princeton, New Jersey. As a subsidiary of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group and part of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, it operates as a hybrid fronting carrier. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in program administration, reinsurance partnerships, and alternative capital solutions, serving as a link between reinsurers, program administrators, and Managing General Agents (MGAs). The company offers a range of services, including program administration for niche risks, reinsurance solutions with over 100 reinsurer relationships, flexible risk retention structures, and fronting services that ensure regulatory compliance and claims management. MS Transverse is recognized for its strong financial standing, holding an A (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best, and has been named Fronting Carrier of the Year in 2022 and 2024. With offices in New York, New Jersey, and Texas, it ranks among the top 10 U.S. fronting carriers by direct premiums written.
Tasty Restaurant Group LLC (TRG) is based in Dallas, Texas, and focuses on operating and expanding a portfolio of popular restaurant brands. As an affiliate of Triton Pacific Capital Partners, TRG emphasizes the importance of strong teams in delivering exceptional service and quality to guests, which is vital for the success of its brands. The company provides operational and managerial support to its restaurants, concentrating on talent development, guest experiences, and community engagement. TRG operates a diverse range of franchised restaurants, including well-known names like Pizza Hut, Burger King, Dunkin, Baskin-Robbins, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), and Taco Bell. With a presence in at least 21 states, TRG aims to improve existing locations and expand through strategic acquisitions, supported by a leadership team with extensive experience in the restaurant industry.
Xperience Restaurant Group (XRG) is a leading operator of casual and fine dining restaurants specializing in Mexican cuisine. Founded in 1954 with its flagship brand, El Torito, the company has grown to operate approximately 56 to 68 restaurants across the United States, serving over 10 million guests annually and employing a dedicated team of more than 3,400 to 4,300 members. XRGs portfolio features well-known brands such as El Torito, Chevys Fresh Mex, and SOL Mexican Cocina, each offering unique dining experiences that highlight authentic Mexican flavors. The company is recognized for its innovative concepts, including Taco Tuesday and tableside presentations, which have significantly influenced the Mexican dining scene in the U.S. XRG is committed to delivering high-quality cuisine in a welcoming environment, focusing on both traditional flavors and culinary innovation to enhance guest experiences.
Sycamore is a specialty wholesale broker, focusing on hospitality, cannabis, energy and niche personal lines dwellings. Sycamore Specialty Underwriters started its wholesale broker operations in 2014. Partnering with insurance companies around the country, Sycamores goal is to make sure agents seeking specialized products have a one stop-shop to finding coverage for their clients.