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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.
FourLeaf Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Bethpage, New York, is a federally chartered credit union with over 480,000 members and $13.4 billion in assets as of late 2024. Originally founded in 1941 to serve employees of Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, it has evolved through several name changes, most recently rebranding to FourLeaf in early 2025 to reflect its nationwide expansion and modernization. FourLeaf operates under a federal community charter, allowing it to serve all residents of Nassau and Suffolk counties, as well as members nationwide. The credit union focuses on community engagement and offers a range of services, including deposit accounts, lending solutions, digital banking, and financial planning. With 32 branches and access to over 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs through the CO-OP network, FourLeaf is committed to providing member-focused services. The credit union is also actively involved in the community, sponsoring events like the FourLeaf Air Show and initiatives such as the Annual Turkey Drive.
Mokveld Valves BV is a Dutch manufacturer with a history dating back to 1922. Originally a machine repair shop, it evolved into a leader in high-pressure axial flow valve technology. The company specializes in valves designed for rapid and reliable isolation in severe-service applications, such as High-Integrity Pressure Protection Systems (HIPPS) and Emergency Shut Down (ESD) systems. Mokvelds product range includes axial flow valves, axial control valves, angle choke valves, and axial choke valves, all engineered for demanding environments. Their valves are known for features like bubble-tight bi-directional sealing and the ability to operate under full differential pressure. Mokveld serves a global customer base in the energy sector, including oil and gas production, transmission, and processing, as well as the water industry. The company is recognized for its commitment to reliability, safety, and environmental performance.
Aim Sky High Academy is a Forbes featured, award-winning dance organisation featured in Forbes and Business Insider that aims to socially mobilise children and young people by teaching lifelong transferable skills through dance. Our students are current UK Hip Hop Dance Champions and have been used by Justin Bieber, Stormzy, Giggs and more. Awards won include: - Lloyds Bank School for Social Entrepreneurs Scale-Up Award 2016 - Social Enterprise UK Inspiring Youth Award 2015 - UDO World Champions 2014 - UDO European Champions 2014/15/16/19 - Barclays School for Start Ups Social Enterprise Winner 2013 ...and more. Come and follow our journey!