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Merrill Lynch is one of the world's leading wealth management, capital markets and advisory companies, with offices in 37 countries and territories and total client assets of approximately $1.6 trillion. Merrill Lynch offers a broad range of services to private clients, small businesses, and institutions and corporations, organizing its activities into two interrelated business segments - Global Markets & Investment Banking Group and Global Wealth Management. As an investment bank, it is a leading global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a broad range of asset classes and serves as a strategic advisor to corporations, governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. |
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inmedia is a PR-agency specializing in the technology industry. It makes public relations part of the business mix by working with trade and business media, and industry analysts. inmedia performs a wide variety of public relations services, from full-scale, retainer-based PR programs to one-off projects. It often works in concert with others to develop complete marketing communications programs, with the other agencies then executing on branding, advertising and other non-PR elements. inmedia is focused on continuous involvement with the media to ensure it gets every possible opportunity for its clients.
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is one of the world’s leading information technology companies. Through its Global Network Delivery Model, Innovation Network, and Solution Accelerators, TCS focuses on helping global organizations address their business challenges effectively. TCS continues to invest in new technologies, processes, and people which can help its customers succeed. From generating novel concepts through TCS Innovation Labs and academic alliances, to drawing on the expertise of key partners, it keeps clients operating at the very edge of technological possibility. Whether envisioning a business advantage, engineering an IT solution, or executing an outsourcing strategy, TCS helps its customers experience certainty in their every day business. |
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Is a law firm more than 1,000 lawyers strong, with offices in 11 cities in the United States, Europe and Asia. The firm’s practice includes over 350 litigators with unmatched trial, appellate and Supreme Court experience; a regulatory practice that includes more than 100 lawyers who have held high-level government positions; an intellectual property practice enriched by the expertise of more than 120 attorneys and technology specialists who hold scientific or technical degrees; over 250 seasoned corporate transactional lawyers and business counselors; and hundreds of other lawyers who focus on bankruptcy, environmental, labor and employment, private client, real estate and tax matters. WilmerHale has also consistently distinguished itself as a leader in pro bono representation.
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Comerica Bank's Technology & Life Sciences Division is a national practice dedicated to providing a full range of banking services and debt products designed to meet the unique needs of emerging companies and venture firms. With offices nationwide – from Waltham to Silicon Valley – we provide expert financial services to companies in every stage of their lifecycle. Over the past 15 years, Comerica’s Technology & Life Sciences Division has fueled thousands of success stories. Our strengths include extensive experience in the technology and life sciences sectors, strong relationships with top-tier investors, and the proven ability to add value with other financial services.
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Deutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank with a strong and profitable private client franchise. Deutsche Bank comprises three Group Divisions: Corporate
and Investment Bank (CIB), Private Clients and Asset Management
(PCAM) and Corporate Investments (CI). With € 1,126 billion in assets and 68,849 employees in 73 countries (as on Dec 31, 2006) Deutsche Bank is a leader in Germany and Europe, the bank is continuously growing in North America, Asia, and key emerging markets. |
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IronHill Partners is an executive search firm. The team at IronHill has years of experience working with companies both large and small. Their consultants conduct retained executive searches at the Board Director, Advisory Board Director, C-Level and Vice President Level. Their market expertise is businesses operating in the technology segments of the economy including Software, Equipment and Components, and the Enterprise & Consumer Services sectors.
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Since its inception in 1977, Matrix Partners has been dedicated to helping outstanding entrepreneurs build successful companies. Their mission is helping founders and management teams build the next great companies of tomorrow and often entire new industries. This approach has propelled Matrix Partners to be the most successful venture firm in the United States during the last ten years with its last three partnerships having record- setting returns. Matrix has offices and investments in the US and in India. |
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McDermott Will & Emery is a premier international law firm with a diversified business practice. Numbering more than 1000 lawyers, we have offices in Boston, Brussels, Chicago, Düsseldorf, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Munich, New York, Orange County, Rome, San Diego, Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C. The firm has 70 years of experience serving a broad range of client interests.
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Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that helps people and businesses realize their full potential. Its three core business divisions offer the greatest potential to serve its customers. They are: Platform Products and Services Division, Business Division and Entertainment and Devices Division. Microsoft Corporation has subsidiary offices located in 103 countries and regions. |
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Nair & Co enables companies to operate globally without risk. For pre-IPO companies, it sets up and supports the international corporate structure. Larger, established companies use them to solve problems often caused by explosive growth. They have been in existence since 1994 and their clients are all companies which are already international or planning to go international. It is a 200 person strong operation with operational centers in Bristol-UK, Mumbai-India, Beijing-China, Tokyo-Japan and Bonita Springs-USA. They operate in 43 countries.
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North Bridge Venture Partners is an active, bi-coastal, early-stage venture capital fund based in the Boston, Massachusetts and San Mateo, California areas. For North Bridge, success is derived through a partnership with entrepreneurs, which produces industry leading companies in large emerging markets. Historically, the firm’s partners have played a significant role in organizing, starting, and building successful companies. Working in concert with entrepreneurs, they add value by providing strategic guidance, sharing operating experience, industry specific knowledge, team-building skills, and an in-depth understanding of both private and public financings. In addition, our broad network of industry experts, current and past portfolio companies, and most importantly, the people who built them, are valuable resources for entrepreneurs. |
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TriNet’s mission is to bring order, simplicity, and ease-of-use to the complex HR functions in three distinct industries: technology, financial services, and professional services. Companies within these industries gain economies of scale by aggregating with over 1,500 firms in TriNet's customer base to access and deploy premium benefits, payroll, and HR services. TriNet is part of the General Atlantic company portfolio. |
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