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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.
Another Broken Egg Cafe is a popular brunch chain founded in 1996 in Mandeville, Louisiana. Originally named The Broken Egg Cafe, it was rebranded to highlight its unique brunch offerings. The cafe is known for its New Orleans heritage and serves a variety of breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes, including omelets, pancakes, and sandwiches, all made with quality ingredients. The beverage menu features specialty coffee drinks, mimosas, and cocktails that complement the food. The chain operates over 90 locations across the United States, primarily in the Southeast, and is led by CEO Paul Macaluso. Under his leadership, the company is expanding through franchising, aiming to reach 100 locations. Another Broken Egg Cafe focuses on creating a welcoming atmosphere in its restaurants, often incorporating local elements to enhance the dining experience. The company also utilizes advanced technology to improve operations and customer service.
Purem by Eberspächer is a global leader in exhaust technology and acoustic solutions, dedicated to advancing clean and quiet mobility for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles. As part of the Eberspächer Group, the company operates around 35 manufacturing sites and 40 development facilities across four continents, employing approximately 7,500 people, with a strong focus on exhaust technology. The company specializes in emission control products, including catalytic converters, particulate filters, and complete exhaust systems designed to reduce pollutants and meet global emissions standards. Additionally, Purem offers lightweight acoustic solutions to comply with noise regulations. With three R&D centers located in Germany, the USA, and China, the company is committed to innovation, holding around 2,000 patents and utilizing advanced development processes. Purem prioritizes sustainability through the use of lightweight materials and energy-efficient manufacturing practices, aligning with its vision of driving the mobility of tomorrow.
TermScout is a Denver-based legal-tech company that helps businesses review contracts smarter and faster.