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With over a century in business, MLC (formerly Mississippi Lime Company) has built a reputation on the purity of its products, commitment to research and development, and tradition of customer satisfaction. MLC operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves in the world. The company supplies high-calcium quicklime, hydrated lime, calcium carbonate products, trucking services, and technical solutions from a diversified, reliable network of facilities in Ste. Genevieve, MO; Calera, AL; Verona, KY; Vicksburg, MS; Weirton, WV; Chester, SC; Mobile, AL; Prairie du Rocher, IL; Bridgeville, PA; as well as several distribution sites throughout the country. MLC is a privately held company that has a fully integrated system for mining limestone and manufacturing high-quality, food-grade calcium products and pulverized limestone. MLC also owns and operates a trucking and logistics subsidiary, MLC Trucking, to further support customer needs and ensure additional supply security.
You can count on Rushlight Ventures to maximize the value of your intellectual property (IP). Rushlight Ventures is a leading venture studio that specializes in the monetization of defense and dual-use intellectual property created by small and mid-sized businesses conducting federally sponsored research. We are both "IP type" and "monetization path" agnostic. We can pursue value creation from your IP via licenses, asset sales, startups, joint ventures, M&A, or internal business units. We work with IP of all varieties, including products, patents, trade secrets, proprietary relationships, and know-how. At Rushlight Ventures, we provide a range of consulting and support services, including: • Licensing • Asset sales • Joint ventures • Startup and spin-out creation • Commercialization planning and TABA support Companies primarily focused on delivering high-quality research, development, testing, and evaluation services (RDT&E) and other large programs may find it challenging to be equally adept at technology commercialization. Thats why Rushlight Ventures (RLV) originated as a venture studio in 2020 within Cornerstone Research Group (CRG), its sister company and a renowned government contractor for more than 25 years. Soon after forming the venture studio, leadership realized that CRG was not the only company grappling with transition and monetization difficulties, and RLV was spun off as an independent entity in 2021. Today, RLV successfully bridges the gap between RDT&E and commercialization through its seasoned team. RLV staff possess decades of experience in new technology development and commercialization, aerospace and defense RDT&E, new company formation, financing, licensing, and mergers and acquisitions. We have the knowledge and ability to take you from now to wow.
Flynn Group is the largest franchise operator in the United States, focusing on multi-brand restaurant and retail operations. Founded in 1999 by Greg Flynn, the company has expanded significantly from its beginnings as a single-market Applebee’s operator. It now manages a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands such as Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Panera Bread, and Arby’s, with over 2,500 locations across the country. The company specializes in franchise management, acquiring and optimizing underperforming locations to enhance operational efficiency and drive sales growth. Flynn Groups acquisition strategy has led to substantial growth, including the recent addition of 45 Pizza Hut locations in 2025, bringing its total to over 1,000. With a people-first approach, Flynn Group emphasizes employee training and retention, ensuring consistent customer experiences across its various dining segments.
The Helper Bees is a technology platform focused on enhancing the aging-in-place experience for older adults in the healthcare sector. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, the company operates across all 50 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. It offers a wide range of non-medical in-home care services, including home care, home modifications, pest control, and meal delivery, all facilitated through its Aging-In-Place Provider Network. The platform features several tools to ensure quality care, such as automatic fulfillment that monitors service quality, digital invoicing and payment systems, and digital claims tools to streamline processes and improve data collection. Additionally, the company provides care concierge services to help individuals navigate their supplemental benefits and manage payments. The Helper Bees partners with major insurance carriers and health plans to improve in-home care delivery and reduce healthcare costs, making aging in place more accessible for seniors and their families.