Ben Riefe
Director/Board Member at KTPS Holdings LLC
Network origin in Ben Riefe first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 332 |
Dartmouth College
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 298 |
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
 Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Banks/Brokers | 131 |
Benford Capital Partners LLC
 Benford Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Benford Capital Partners LLC (Benford Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Edward Benford. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 14 |
| Subsidiary | Food Retail | 6 | |
Specialty Sales LLC
 Specialty Sales LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Specialty Sales LLC manufactures and sells automated hoof bath systems and hoof care treatment products. The firm offers plastic fittings, metal fittings, clamps, plastic tubing, rubber hose, plastic hose, and plastic ball valves. The company was founded by Stewart Holmes in 1970 and is headquartered in Lyons, IL.
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| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 4 |
Droplet Measurement Technologies LLC
 Droplet Measurement Technologies LLC Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Droplet Measurement Technologies LLC manufactures cutting-edge instruments for measuring water droplets, ice crystals, CCN, ozone, black carbon, bioaerosols and other aerosols. Its products include airborne instruments, ground-based instruments, accessories & upgrades and software & data collection systems. The company was founded by Bill Dawson and Craig Walter in 1987 and is headquartered in Longmont, CO.
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| Holding Company | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | 3 |
Education Services Group Holdings LLC
 Education Services Group Holdings LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Education Services Group Holdings LLC provides education revenue management services for the software and technology industries. Its solutions include education sales, education marketing, operational support and education revenue management and also provides outsourced education sales, scheduling, registration and administrative and marketing services. The company was founded on August 1, 2012 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.
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| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 3 |
Willis Stein & Partners
 Willis Stein & Partners Investment ManagersFinance Founded by John Willis and Avy Stein in 1995, Willis Stein & Partners is a private equity firm located in Chicago.
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| Extinct | Investment Managers | 3 |
U.S. Underwater Services LLC
 U.S. Underwater Services LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services U.S. Underwater Services LLC provides underwater inspection, maintenance, and repair services. Its services include water tank services, ROV inspection services, intake and sluice gate service, hazmat driving, and underwater construction. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Mansfield, TX.
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| Subsidiary | Engineering & Construction | 2 |
LiteSentry LLC
 LiteSentry LLC Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology LiteSentry LLC designs and manufactures patented inspection technology for the glass, solar photovoltaic and sheet plastic industries. Its products include Osprey complete, distortion and anisotropy inspection system, Hawk-scratch and defect inspection, Raven-thickness and coating sensor and Falcon- precision size and geometry inspection. The company was founded by Mark Abbott in 1999 and is headquartered in Northfield, MN.
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| Holding Company | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | 2 |
Saco Foods Holdings LLC
 Saco Foods Holdings LLC Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Saco Foods Holdings LLC produces food products. The company is headquartered in Middleton, WI.
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| Subsidiary | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | 2 |
KTPS Holdings LLC
 KTPS Holdings LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade KTPS Holdings LLC manufactures and distributes canine and pet products. The company was founded on April 6, 2007 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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| Private Company | Specialty Stores | 2 |
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Companies connected to Ben Riefe via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
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| CDW CORPORATION | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member | |
| FTI CONSULTING, INC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Antares Capital Corp.
 Antares Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Antares Capital Corp (Antares Capital) is a private equity firm founded by Randall Poliner and Barry N. Shear in 1993. The firm is headquartered in Florida, United states. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst Director of Finance/CFO | |
Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
 Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a diversified holding company. RJA offers a full array of capital markets services, strategic advice and planning for institutional investors. | Financial Conglomerates | Analyst-Equity | |
JPMorgan Securities LLC
 JPMorgan Securities LLC Investment ManagersFinance JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
WellBiz Brands, Inc.
 WellBiz Brands, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services WellBiz Brands, Inc. operates as a holding company with interest in operating fitness franchises. It owns Fitness Together Franchise Corporation which franchises one-on-one and small group personal physical fitness training studios, and Elements Therapeutic Massage, Inc. which franchises Elements Therapeutic Massage studios, providing custom therapeutic massage to meet clients' individual needs. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Highlands Ranch, CO. | Other Consumer Services | Chief Executive Officer | |
Smashburger Master LLC
 Smashburger Master LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Smashburger Master LLC owns and operates a fast food restaurant chain. It offers burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, ice cream shakes, and beer. The company was founded by Rick E. Schaden, Tom Ryan, and David P. Prokupek in June 1, 2007 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Restaurants | Sales & Marketing | |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Vanderbilt University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member | |
| PT HERO SUPERMARKET TBK | Drugstore Chains | General Counsel | |
Berkshire Partners LLC
 Berkshire Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Berkshire Partners LLC (Berkshire Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC founded in 1986 by Christopher Clifford, Carl Ferenbach, Russel L. Epker, Brad Bloom and Richard Lubin. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Analyst | |
| Rice University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Nomura Securities International, Inc.
 Nomura Securities International, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Nomura Securities International, Inc. (NSI) is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City and was founded in 1969. The firm is a division of Nomura Holding America, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Nomura Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NMR, TYO: 8604, AMS: 8604). NSI provides securities brokerage services, as well as asset management, domestic retail, global markets, global investment banking and global merchant banking services. The firm's fixed-income business consists of bond sales and trading, origination and product supply for securitization deals and real estate-focused asset finance operations (in cooperation with Investment Banking). In the equity markets, NSI offers sales and trading of domestic and foreign stocks on a global basis, primarily for institutional investors. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity | |
Novagen, Inc.
 Novagen, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Part of EM Industries, Inc., Novagen, Inc. is a company that provides molecular biology tools for life science research. The company is based in Madison, WI. The company was founded by Robert Charles Mierendorf. Novagen was acquired by CN Biosciences, Inc., a SUB of EM Industries, Inc. from Pel Freez, Inc. on November 25, 1997 for $10.50 million. | Medical/Nursing Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. (Broker)
 Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. (Broker) (Oppenheimer-Broker) is the global full-service brokerage division of Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., an investment boutique headquartered in New York City with additional offices nationwide. Founded in 1975, the firm is owned directly by Viner Finance Inc., an indirect subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (NYSE: OPY). Oppenheimer-Broker offers a full array of brokerage services to retail, institutional, and corporate clients. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Illinois At Urbana–Champaign | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Massachusetts | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Alpha Safety Holdings LLC
 Alpha Safety Holdings LLC Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Part of Cadre Holdings, Inc., Alpha Safety Holdings LLC is an American company that provides safety solutions for complex nuclear industry challenges. The company is based in DE. The company brings together a unique blend of services and technology to support a cleaner and safer world for future generations. The company offers expertise in mission-critical cleanup and remediation projects, national security initiatives, and commercial energy innovations. Alpha Safety supports customers across government and commercial nuclear markets, providing products and services for the safe handling, storage, and transportation of radioactive nuclear materials and waste. The company also specializes in non-destructive assay systems, criticality alarm systems, contamination controls, and advanced manufacturing. Alpha Safety Holdings was acquired by NucFil LLC /Private Group/ on June 25, 2021. | Aerospace & Defense | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Wisconsin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Illinois Ventures LLC
 Illinois Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Illinois Ventures LLC (Illinois Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| University of Maryland | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Y Combinator LLC
 Y Combinator LLC Investment ManagersFinance Y Combinator LLC (Y Combinator) is a venture capital firm founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Mountain View, California. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Private Banking)
 Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Private Banking) Investment ManagersFinance Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Private Banking) (RWBCI) is the wealth management division of Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., an employee-owned wealth management, capital markets, asset management and private equity firm headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm was founded in 1919 and is a subsidiary of Baird Financial Corp., ultimately held by Baird Financial Group, Inc. RWBCI offers its investment management services to all types of current or prospective clients, which include, but not limited to: individuals, trusts, estates, Retirement Accounts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations or other business entities. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity | |
Phillips Exeter Academy
 Phillips Exeter Academy Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Phillips Exeter Academy provides education services. It is a co-educational independent boarding school for grades 9–12. The organization was founded in 1781 by Dr. John Phillips and is located in Exeter, NH. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Smashburger Franchising LLC
 Smashburger Franchising LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Smashburger Franchising LLC engages in the operation of fast-food burger chains. It also franchises fast-food burger chains. The company was founded by Thomas Ryan and Richard Schaden on March 5, 2008 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Restaurants | Sales & Marketing | |
| University of Indonesia | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| Indonesian Advocates Association | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Samsung Electronics America, Inc. provides marketing services for consumer electronics, information systems and home appliance products. It delivers digital consumer electronics, mobile products and wearables, wireless infrastructure, information technoogy and home appliance products. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ. | Telecommunications Equipment | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Ardonagh Group Holdings Ltd.
 Ardonagh Group Holdings Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Ardonagh Group Holdings Ltd. is a British company with a business portfolio. The company is based in London, UK. The company's description is limited to "life at ardonagh" and a "media library." and has subsidiaries in Netherlands. The company was founded in 2017. David Christopher Ross has been the CEO of the company since 2017. | Insurance Brokers/Services | Director/Board Member | |
| Feinberg School of Medicine | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Complete Innovations, Inc.
 Complete Innovations, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Complete Innovations, Inc. provides mission critical fleet, asset and mobile workforce management solutions. Its products include fleet tracker, asset tracker, electronic logging device, task tracker and dispatch. The company was founded by Tony Lourakis and Andrew Merisanu in 1998 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Aerospace & Defense | Director/Board Member |
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| United States | 43 |
| Indonesia | 4 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 24 |
| Finance | 15 |
| Electronic Technology | 4 |
| Health Services | 3 |
| Technology Services | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 187 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 120 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 82 |
| Private Equity Investor | 58 |
| Masters Business Admin | 46 |
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| John Eggemeyer | 35 |
| Larry Marcus | 33 |
| Drew Senyei | 31 |
| Terence Harvey | 26 |
| Ed Benford | 24 |
| Sachin Gupta | 23 |
| Seth Waugh | 22 |
| Barbara Ryan | 18 |
| George P. Stamas | 16 |
| Brian Behm | 12 |
| Scott Estes | 11 |
| Kanya Rajangam | 11 |
| Charles Wyman | 11 |
| Matthew M. Denison | 11 |
| Stephen d'Incelli | 11 |
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