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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.
IMCD Group is a global distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 1995, the company is listed on the Amsterdam stock exchange and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2020. IMCD specializes in serving various industries, including pharmaceuticals, food, personal care, coatings, and lubricants, providing formulatory solutions tailored to customer needs. The company has expanded its operations internationally, with significant growth in the Americas, including the establishment of IMCD US in 2015. IMCD Group generates approximately $4.7 billion in revenue and employs around 3,570 people worldwide. Known for its innovative approach and minimal corporate bureaucracy, IMCD maintains strong partnerships with a diverse range of suppliers and customers, from small manufacturers to large corporations.
Think Company is an award-winning experience design and development consultancy. Our team understands highly-regulated and complex markets, shapes solutions using data, and has a proven track record for building world-class digital experiences at scale. Come think with us!
Kloeckner Metals - Americas is a prominent steel and metal distributor based in Roswell, Georgia. As the North American subsidiary of Klöckner & Co SE, it ranks as the fourth-largest metal service center in North America, operating around 50 locations across the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The company serves approximately 8,000 metalworking businesses with a diverse portfolio of over 190,000 products, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The company offers extensive services beyond distribution, such as custom processing, warehousing, logistics solutions, and supply chain management. This comprehensive approach helps customers optimize production schedules and reduce lead times by providing materials close to their operations. Kloeckner Metals supports various industries, including automotive, construction, energy, and infrastructure, ensuring that its customers have access to the products and services they need for their projects.