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Alexandria
Alexandria began as a garage startup with a vision to create a new kind of real estate company uniquely focused on serving the life science industry. We named the company after Alexandria, Egypt, the scientific capital of the ancient world, renowned for its iconic lighthouse whose beacon today still evokes the noble pursuit of scientific […]
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Allen Matkins
At Allen Matkins, we help clients capitalize on opportunity. Whether this opportunity comes from overcoming challenges or seeing and taking advantage of new technologies, business models, or global markets, we partner with clients to accomplish goals and drive success. We are a premier California-based law firm specializing in real estate, litigation, labor, tax, and business […]
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Aristea Therpeutics
Aristea Therapeutics (Air-iss-tay-uh) is a clinical-stage immunology focused drug development company developing novel therapies to treat serious inflammatory diseases. The Aristea team is leveraging its broad industry expertise and proven success in drug development to form synergistic partnerships and build a pipeline of novel drugs. Aristea’s lead program, RIST4721, is currently in Phase 2 clinical […]
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Avalon
Where investment meets optimism. Our 35+ year track record of successfully financing and leading early-stage life science companies is the proof. But our secret is the passion behind every Avalon partner. We’re seasoned entrepreneurs with experience in company formation, operations and value-creation, working closely with our companies in all aspects of their development, from team […]
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BDO
In San Diego, across the country, and around the world. There is no substitute for local presence, experience, and insight. At BDO, clients throughout the region work directly with over 90 partners and professionals based in our San Diego UTC and Carlsbad offices. As with every office, San Diego-based BDO professionals regularly draw upon the […]
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BioMed Realty
BioMed Realty, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading provider of real estate solutions to the life science and technology industries. BioMed owns and operates high quality life science real estate comprising 14 million square feet concentrated in leading innovation markets throughout the United States and United Kingdom, including Boston/Cambridge, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle […]
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Canale Communications
You’re on a mission to solve some of the greatest health challenges of our time. We’re driven to make sure your mission becomes a reality. As an entirely life science-focused communications agency, we’ve embraced the concept of going a mile-deep instead of a mile-wide. Backed by decades of experience working with hundreds of biotech, digital […]
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Catalent
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CBRE
Our mission is to realize the potential of our clients, professionals and partners by building the real estate solutions of the future. From instilling confidence in today’s decisions to re-imagining tomorrow’s spaces, we thrive in complex and ever-changing environments. With deep market knowledge, superior data and proprietary technology, our multi-dimensional perspective helps you use real […]
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CohnReznick
Leading advisory, assurance, and tax firm helping forward thinking organizations to achieve their vision.
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Cox Business
Cox Business provides voice, data and video services for more than 260,000 small and regional businesses, including health care providers, K-12 and higher education, financial institutions and federal, state and local government organizations.
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Cushman & Wakefield
What began as a small family business in New York more than 100 years ago, is now a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Our iconic brand and approximately 53,000 people operate across approximately 400 offices in 60 countries. And from Silver Court in Shanghai […]
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Deloitte
Building on more than 175 years of service, our network of member firms spans more than 150 countries and territories. Together, Deloitte’s more than 330,000 people worldwide make an impact that matters. For us, good isn’t good enough. We aim to be the best at all that we do—to help clients realize their ambitions, to […]
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Dentons
Challenging the status quo to serve clients better. Driven to provide clients a competitive edge, and connected to the communities where its clients want to do business, Dentons knows that understanding local cultures is crucial to successfully completing a deal, resolving a dispute or solving a business challenge. Now the world’s largest law firm, Dentons’ […]
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DexCom
Dexcom, Inc. empowers people to take control of diabetes through innovative continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Dexcom has emerged as a leader of diabetes care technology. By listening to the needs of users, caregivers, and providers, Dexcom simplifies and improves diabetes management around the world.
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DLA Piper LLP (US)
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help clients with their legal needs around the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality and value to our […]
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Domain Associates
Founded in 1985, Domain was one of the first venture capital firms to exclusively invest in the life sciences sector. Domain has been involved in the formation of more than 260 companies. Today, with more than $2.8 billion in capital raised, Domain is a proven healthcare venture capital leader with solid investment returns from companies […]
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DTx Pharma
At DTx, we are a group of flexible, innovative thinkers who are determined to solve one of the biggest challenges limiting the development of genetic medicines. Anchored by our expertise in RNA therapeutics and our proprietary FALCON™ platform, we’ve developed a unique pipeline of novel therapeutic candidates to help patients with ocular, neuromuscular and CNS […]
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Eli Lilly
Lilly was founded in 1876 by Colonel Eli Lilly, a man committed to creating high-quality medicines that met real needs in an era of unreliable elixirs peddled by questionable characters. His charge to the generations of employees who have followed was this: “Take what you find here and make it better and better.” More than […]
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Equillium
Equillium is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel immune-modifying therapies for severe immuno-inflammatory diseases. Our lead asset, itolizumab, targets the CD6-ALCAM signaling pathway, which plays a central role in the activity and trafficking of pathogenic effector T cells that drive inflammation in a number of diseases. Itolizumab has potential to be a best-in-class disease-modifying therapeutic […]
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Ernst & Young
At EY, our purpose is Building a better working world. The insights and quality services we provide help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role […]
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General Atomics
General Atomics, founded July 18, 1955 is headquartered in San Diego, California. Specializing in research and technology development, our company provides remotely operated surveillance aircraft, Predator family systems and airborne sensors. We have pioneered the course of remotely piloted aircraft and redefined an industry that has transformed the world. Our goal from the beginning has […]
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Goodwin Procter
Today, nearly 2,000 Goodwin lawyers focus on building authentic, long-term relationships with our clients, who are some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors at the convergence of and within the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology, and financial industries. Our Global Operations Team (all business professionals) partners with our […]
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Gunderson Dettmer
The leading law firm for entrepreneurs, emerging growth companies, and the VC firms & growth equity firms that support them. Ranked the #1 law firm globally by PitchBook (2013-2021)
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Hughes Marino
At Hughes Marino we offer commercial real estate expertise with zero conflict of interest, and specialize in helping companies develop strategic solutions for all of their real estate needs.
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Insperity
Since 1986, Insperity has been showing companies how to harness the power of HR to improve business success. We’ve grown from two people sharing a one-room office to a $4.3 billion company with more than 70 offices across the U.S We love helping clients strengthen and streamline their businesses. Our proven approach helps you better […]
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals
At Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ), our purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are focused on developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no options — so they can live their lives more fully. By transforming biopharmaceutical discoveries into novel medicines, […]
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JMI Equity
JMI is a growth equity firm focused on software companies. With over $6 billion of committed capital raised since inception, JMI has the collective experience to help growth businesses become industry leaders. Since our founding in 1992, through multiple technology and economic cycles, we have focused on backing outstanding software companies via capital investments, strategic […]
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Jones Lang Lasalle
We’re a world leader in real estate services, powered by an entrepreneurial spirit. We want the most ambitious clients to work with us, and the most ambitious people to work for us. It’s as simple as that.
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JP Morgan Wealth Management
The personal attention of a one-on-one relationship. The strength of a global financial leader. Substantial wealth demands bespoke strategies that connect each facet of your financial life. Supported by J.P. Morgan’s firm-wide capabilities, we design wealth plans tailored to your unique and complex goals.
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Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear
It’s a unique intersection of technical intelligence and legal acumen for a world powered by innovation. Knobbe Martens is one of America’s largest intellectual property and technology law firms—a team of smart, aggressive attorneys, scientists and technical experts committed to promoting and protecting innovation.
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KPMG
Improving business performance, turning risk and compliance into opportunities, developing strategies and enhancing value are at the core of what we do for leading organizations.
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Kyowa Kirin Research
Kyowa Kirin has 5 research facilities focused on discovery and early research efforts worldwide. Across these facilities, we leverage 4 therapeutic platforms to discover drug candidates and develop new treatments for nephrology, oncology, immunology and allergy and the central nervous system (CNS). Research in North America draws on our strength as a global team to […]
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La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology
Pursuing breakthroughs through collaboration. From the moment the La Jolla Institute for Immunology started to take shape in La Jolla, California, it formed strong ties to major academic institutions and medical centers. While the Institute is proud of its independence as a stand-alone, non-profit research organization, its researchers have established important partnerships within the research […]
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Latham & Watkins
Latham is dedicated to working with clients to help them achieve their business goals and overcome legal challenges anywhere in the world. From a global platform spanning 14 countries, Latham lawyers help clients succeed.
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Life In Action – Carlsbad
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Lockton Insurance Brokers
Lockton Companies Inc. is the world’s largest privately held insurance brokerage firm, providing insurance, risk management, employee benefits and retirement services.
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Longfellow
Longfellow invests in and develop real estate assets to create transformational work environments.
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Marsh & McLennan
For 150 years, we have been at our clients’ side finding opportunity and navigating uncertainty in the areas of risk, strategy and people. We’ve innovated, shaped our industries and served the greater good. Today, we’re 76,000 strong, in every corner of the globe, dedicated to making a difference in the moments that matter.
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Mayer Hoffman McCann
We are accountants, but at MHM, we are anything but number crunchers. We are CPAs that see the people and stories behind financial reporting. Using our technical accounting expertise and an understanding of what makes your operations unique, our professionals go beyond what’s on your balance sheet to illuminate unaddressed risks and help you see […]
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Merrill Lynch
At Merrill, We Take A Personalized Approach To Investing Focused On Your Future. Progress Updates. Goal Prioritization. Periodic Reviews. Financial Evaluations. Chief Investment Office. Customized Advice. 14,000 Financial Advisors. Fee & Risk Transparency.
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Metropolitan Water District of S. CA
Water Southern California can rely on. For nearly a century, we’ve helped Southern California grow and thrive by reliably delivering high-quality water to the region. And we’re prepared to keep delivering for decades to come
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Mintz Levin
Welcome to Mintz. We are extremely proud of our firm and the clients we represent. Since 1933, we have applied our industry and subject-matter expertise to solve business problems for thousands of organizations and individuals. We regularly represent companies in milestone events — mission-critical licensing agreements, initial public offerings, acquisitions, intellectual property issues, and bet-the-company […]
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Moss Adams, LLP
Moss Adams is a fully integrated professional services firm dedicated to assisting clients with growing, managing, and protecting prosperity. With more than 3,400 professionals across more than 25 locations in the West and beyond, we work with many of the world’s most innovative companies and leaders. Our strength in the middle market enables us to […]
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NAVWAR
NAVWAR’s mission is to to identify, develop, deliver and sustain information warfare capabilities and services that enable naval, joint, coalition and other national missions. Over the last decade, information has emerged as a warfighting domain, joining land, sea and air as a critical, contested battlespace. With a space support activity, two research and development warfare […]
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Oxford Finance
For over 20 years, Oxford Finance has enjoyed a reputation for being far more than a lending institution. Our success is founded upon enduring relationships within an industry we know intimately well. Clients and partners alike value our deep expertise, our drive to share success, and the service and flexibility we have provided to hundreds […]
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Pacific Western Bank
Find an opportunity, not just a bank. We’re more than a bank; we’re an advocate for every client’s vision. By investing in people, we grow more than money. We build the kind of deeply invested relationships that put the power of people in a world of numbers.
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Pappas Capital
Pappas Capital is laser focused on the life science sector. For more than 27 years we have been investing in and building innovative companies that are developing the next generation of life science products and technologies. We’ve invested in more than 85 companies across the United States and Canada – in fields that span the […]
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Perkins Coie
Perkins Coie is a leading international law firm that is known for providing high value, strategic solutions and extraordinary client service on matters vital to our clients’ success. With more than 1,200 lawyers in offices across the United States and Asia, we provide a full array of corporate, commercial litigation, intellectual property and regulatory legal […]
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Pillsbury
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an international law firm with a particular focus on the technology & media, energy, financial, and real estate & construction sectors. Recognized as one of the most innovative law firms by Financial Times and one of the top firms for client service by BTI Consulting, Pillsbury and its lawyers […]
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PNC Bank
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Point Loma Nazarene University
As a Christian liberal arts university, PLNU is committed to shaping students’ academic, personal, and spiritual growth. Our mission isn’t simply to prepare you for a career after you graduate — though that’s part of it — but to shape you into a thoughtful, service-minded, and engaged member of your community and world. In short, […]
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ProciseDx
Trust the team that’s making better care possible. Our executive team’s individual backgrounds total over 150 years of experience in diagnostics, including expertise in central lab instrumentation, point-of-care devices, user interface design and all aspects of the development process. Top it off with 25 years of finance chops and many, many successful platform and product […]
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Procopio
We’re Here To Help You Succeed. Procopio is a full-service business and litigation law firm committed to thoughtful problem solving and improving your bottom line. An AmLaw 200 firm with more than 180 attorneys based in San Diego, Silicon Valley, Orange County, Las Vegas, and Scottsdale serving clients around the world–as well as a top […]
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PWC
Our purpose—to build trust in society and solve important problems—is at the core of everything we do. It guides how we serve our clients, our people and the world. To help our clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes, PwC provides professional services across two segments: Trust Solutions and Consulting Solutions. Within these segments we […]
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Qualcomm Ventures
As a global investor, we look to help entrepreneurs build revolutionary businesses that reshape the world around us.
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ResMed
Every day we come to work with a focus on building and supporting technology that helps people live healthier, happier lives. It began over 30 years ago with the invention of a machine that helped people breathe easier and sleep better. And it continues today with digital health solutions that help keep people out of […]
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ROTH Capital Partners
ROTH Capital Partners, LLC (ROTH), is a relationship-driven investment bank focused on serving emerging growth companies and their investors. As a full-service investment bank, ROTH provides capital raising, M&A advisory, analytical research, trading, market-making services and corporate access.
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RSM US
RSM is the leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to the middle market.
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San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority was created on January 1, 2003, as an independent agency to manage the day-to-day operations of San Diego International Airport and address the region’s long-term air transportation needs.
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San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE)
San Diego Gas & Electric provides natural gas and electricity to San Diego County and southern Orange County in southwestern California, United States. SDGE is owned by Sempra Energy, a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in San Diego.
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San Diego State University
Since its founding in 1897, the university has grown to become a leading public research university, and a federally-designated Hispanic-serving Institution. Each year, SDSU provides more than 36,000 students with the opportunity to participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an international emphasis that prepares them for a global future.
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Sanford Burnham Prebys
Sanford Burnham Prebys has deep expertise in fundamental biology and one of the most comprehensive drug discovery centers in the nonprofit world that accelerates the translation of our discoveries toward patient benefit. Sanford Burnham Prebys is dedicated to discovering the fundamental molecular causes of disease and devising the innovative therapies of tomorrow. The Institute takes […]
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Sayva Solutions
Sayva is an accounting, finance, and technology professional services firm that provides outsourced accounting, specialized project consulting, and full-time recruiting services.
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Sharp Healthcare
At Sharp HealthCare, it is our mission to improve the health of everyone we serve. And as San Diego’s leading health care provider, we’re proud to touch the lives of more individuals in our community than any other health care system. Sharp is not for profit, but for people, which means all of our resources […]
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Sheppard Mullin
Sheppard Mullin is a full service law firm with approximately 1000 attorneys working in 15 offices worldwide. But what is the Sheppard Mullin difference? The answer is: YOU. Our clients are our focus. We believe in service, service and…more service. We are a firm that truly puts clients first. And this sets us apart. We […]
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Silicon Valley Bank
Supporting founders for over 35 years. SVB has helped many leading innovators get their start. We work with our customers through the ups and downs of growing a business.
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Takeda California
Takeda is a patient-focused, values-based, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide. Our passion and pursuit of potentially life-changing treatments for patients are deeply rooted in over 240 years of distinguished history in Japan.
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UC San Diego Extension
At UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, we believe great social and economic prosperity comes from integrating the collective knowledge of the university, community leaders and professionals. Division of Extended Studies strives to combine local impact with national reputation and global reach.
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UCSD Chancellor’s Office
The goal of the Chancellor’s Office is to support the Chancellor’s leadership of UC San Diego in fulfillment of its mission of teaching, research and service to society. Responsibilities that fall within the Chancellor’s Office range from outreach to the San Diego community to fiscal management in accordance with UC and UC San Diego policies.
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UCSD Extension
A Catalyst for Economic, Intellectual and Cultural Growth. At UC San Diego Extension, we believe great social and economic prosperity comes from integrating the collective knowledge of the university, community leaders and professionals. Extension strives to combine local impact with national reputation and global reach.
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USD Business School
Think there is more to business than profit? So do we. At the University of San Diego School of Business, we will help you become an ethical leader. Challenge you to imagine socially innovative and fiscally sound ventures. Teach you how to pitch your best ideas. And encourage you to explore the world you are […]
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Vantage Point Advisors
Vantage Point Advisors is an independent business valuation firm with offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, New York, Portland, Seattle, and Dallas-Fort Worth. We offer a full complement of business valuation and financial advisory services. Collectively our team has completed thousands of engagements across many industries.
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Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets, proudly serves one in three U.S. households and more than 10% of small businesses in the U.S., and is the leading middle market banking provider in the U.S. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment, […]
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Wilson Sonsini
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati’s legacy closely traces the birth and evolution of Silicon Valley. For six decades, Wilson Sonsini has represented the technology pioneers associated with virtually every milestone innovation. Today, the firm is synonymous with ushering promising, innovative companies through their business life cycle.
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Zoetis
Zoetis is a global animal health company dedicated to supporting customers and their businesses in ever better ways. Building on more than 65 years of experience, we deliver quality medicines, vaccines and diagnostic products, complemented by biodevices, genetic tests and precision livestock farming. We are working every day to better understand and address the real-world […]
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