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BuildEm USA is a Veteran-owned and operated company that places Veterans into the skilled trades and their related construction technologies. By addressing hiring and labor shortages for our customers, we are a vital support element for GCs, sub-contractors, and other companies looking to gain an advantage. Whether you are looking for a direct hire, or need flexible general labor leasing, BuildEm has a solution that can scale with your needs, project size, and location. All BuildEm employees pass a rigorous, multi-step screening process and must adhere to the BuildEm standards of conduct and performance so you can focus on the project, not your workers.

Velvet is a closed capital network and AI lab investing at the frontier of the private market, with a shared mission to create efficient, intelligent, and connected private capital. Built for and by leading institutional allocators, family offices, and venture capitalists. The most influential people still make decisions in the dark. Our mission is to build technology that accelerates conviction and connectivity. We believe in the super intelligent investor. Velvet was built by and for the investing ecosystem to bring cutting-edge AI directly into the hands of those allocating capital. We believe access to purpose-built AI accelerates conviction, shortens cycle time, and increases liquidity across markets; to the benefit of investors, LPs, and founders alike.

Curated access to private market opportunities — for investors who value conviction over volume.

BuildEm USA is a Veteran-owned and operated company that places Veterans into the skilled trades and their related construction technologies. By addressing hiring and labor shortages for our customers, we are a vital support element for GCs, sub-contractors, and other companies looking to gain an advantage. Whether you are looking for a direct hire, or need flexible general labor leasing, BuildEm has a solution that can scale with your needs, project size, and location. All BuildEm employees pass a rigorous, multi-step screening process and must adhere to the BuildEm standards of conduct and performance so you can focus on the project, not your workers.

Velocity Clearing is a technology-driven, self-clearing broker/dealer. We provide execution services, clearing, and custody along with access to stock locate services, securities lending, competitive financing, and a firm-wide focus on world-class customer service. We support institutional clients including brokers/dealers, hedge funds, family offices, and prop shops in the United States and across the globe. We also have a robust Prime Brokerage offering leveraging multiple balance sheets.

Velvet is a closed capital network and AI lab investing at the frontier of the private market, with a shared mission to create efficient, intelligent, and connected private capital. Built for and by leading institutional allocators, family offices, and venture capitalists. The most influential people still make decisions in the dark. Our mission is to build technology that accelerates conviction and connectivity. We believe in the super intelligent investor. Velvet was built by and for the investing ecosystem to bring cutting-edge AI directly into the hands of those allocating capital. We believe access to purpose-built AI accelerates conviction, shortens cycle time, and increases liquidity across markets; to the benefit of investors, LPs, and founders alike.

BTIG is a global financial services firm specializing in investment banking, institutional trading, research and related brokerage services. With offices located throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia and Australia, our professionals leverage their expertise to service clients at every stage of the investment lifecycle. Fueled by our passion to help maximize results for our institutional and corporate clients, BTIG offers personalized multi-asset class execution, expertise and insights worldwide. The firm’s core capabilities include investment banking, global sales, portfolio, electronic and outsource trading, prime brokerage, capital introduction, corporate access, research and strategy, commission management and more. With a team of industry experts, BTIG provides end-to-end solutions for a diverse global client base. As we look to unlock value and propel growth for clients, we are consistently capturing market share year after year. Committed to excellence, we are proud of our rich history of designing solutions that help our clients achieve their objectives. For more information about BTIG, please visit www.btig.com. Member of FINRA and SIPC.