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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is an international franchiser of gourmet chocolate and confection stores and a manufacturer of premium chocolates and other confectionery products. The company’s majority-owned subsidiary, U-Swirl, Inc., also franchises and operates self-serve…

Newtek Business Services, The Small Business Authority, distributes business services and financial products to small- and medium-sized businesses. Newtek helps business owners realize their potential by providing them with the essential tools needed to manage…

Integrated Environmental Technologies produces and sells the EcaFlo and Excelyte anolyte disinfecting solutions, which are approved for hospital-level use and as biocides in oil and gas drilling, as well as the Catholyte Zero cleaning solution,…

iCAD provides image analysis, workflow solutions and radiation therapies for identifying and treating common cancers early. iCAD’s Xoft System offers an early-stage breast cancer treatment that can be administered as intraoperative radiation therapy or accelerated…

Straight Path Communications holds, leases, and markets its extensive holdings of 39 and 28 GHz fixed wireless spectrum licenses through its Straight Path Spectrum subsidiary. SPCI holds, licenses, and conducts other business related to certain…

GSI Technology provides high-performance static random access memory, or SRAM, products primarily incorporated in networking and telecommunications equipment. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, GSI Technology is ISO 9001 certified and has worldwide…

Chanticleer Holdings is focused on expanding the Hooters® casual dining restaurant brand in international emerging markets. Chanticleer currently owns in whole or part of the exclusive franchise rights to develop and operate Hooters restaurants in…

Texas Rare Earth Resources Corp. is a heavy rare earths exploration company. The company’s primary focus is exploring and, if warranted, developing its Round Top rare earth minerals project located in Hudspeth County, Texas, 85…

VolitionRX Limited is a life sciences company developing blood-based diagnostic tests for different cancers. These tests are based on nucleosomics, the practice of identifying and measuring nucleosomes in the bloodstream, which is an indication that…

Points International provides ecommerce and technology solutions that enhance the management and monetization of loyalty currencies ranging from frequent flyer miles and hotel points to retailer and credit card rewards to more than 45 partners…

AdCare Health Systems is a recognized provider of senior living and health care facility management. AdCare owns and manages, long-term care facilities and retirement communities, and since the company’s founding in 1988, its mission has…

PCM is a leading technology solutions provider to small and medium sized businesses, mid-market and enterprise customers, government and educational institutions, and individual consumers through a number of wholly owned subsidiaries. From June 2012 to…

ZAGG designs and distributes creative product solutions for mobile and media accessories, such as protective coverings, cases, keyboards, headphones and portable power. The company distributes these products under the ZAGG and iFrogz brands. ZAGG distinguishes…

Single Touch Systems is a technology-based mobile media solutions provider serving businesses, advertisers and brands. Through patented technologies and a modular, adaptable platform, the company’s multi-channel messaging gateway enables marketers to reach consumers on connected…

DGSE Companies wholesales and retails jewelry, diamonds, fine watches, and precious metal bullion and rare coin products through its Bullion Express, Charleston Gold & Diamond Exchange, Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange, and Southern Bullion Coin…

BioRestorative Therapies develops products and medical procedures using cell and tissue protocols involving adult and plant stem cells. The company’s offerings include: brtxDISC, an investigational non-surgical treatment for bulging and herniated lumbar discs; ThermoStem, a…

Echo Automotive is a technology company that specializes in delivering cost-effective electrification products and solutions that are purpose-built to maximize fleet transportation efficiency and provide optimal return on investment. The key to Echo’s strategy is…

Dot Hill Systems Corp. leverages its proprietary Assured family of storage solutions to address challenging storage problems, helping IT to improve performance, increase availability, simplify operations, and reduce costs. Dot Hill’s solutions combine breakthrough software…

CounterPath Corp. is the developer of award-winning desktop, tablet and mobile VoIP software products and solutions. The company’s Bria softphones for desktop and mobile devices, together with the company’s server applications and Fixed Mobile Convergence…

Sundance Strategies is a Utah-based specialty financial services company engaged in secondary market settlement activities in the life insurance industry in the United States. The company purchases or acquires life insurance policies and residual interests…

Pioneer Power Solutions is a manufacturer of specialty electrical transmission and distribution equipment. The company also provides custom-engineered and general purpose solutions for electrical applications in the utility, industrial and commercial markets, through its operating…

Aspen Group is an online post-secondary education company that offers cost-effective, comprehensive, and relevant online education offerings. Aspen helps its students exceed their personal and professional objectives in a socially conscious and economically sensible way…

Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. is an exploration and development company with advanced-stage precious metals projects in San Miguel, Mexico, and Sleeper, Nevada. A number of fully-funded exploration and engineering programs are currently in progress…

Micronet Enertec Technologies is a technology company that designs, develops, manufactures and sells rugged mobile computing devices and computer-based systems for the MRM and aerospace markets. MICT operates through two subsidiaries: Enertec, its wholly owned…

Jameson Stanford Resources Corp. is an emerging metals and minerals exploration and development company focused on projects located in historic mining districts and other sites in central and southwestern Utah. The company is presently engaged…

Star Gold Corp. is an exploration stage company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties with gold and silver. The company has over 100 unpatented claims located within the Walker Lane belt…

Vringo is engaged in the innovation, development and monetization of intellectual property and mobile technologies. The company’s intellectual property portfolio consists of over 500 patents and patent applications that have been developed internally, and acquired…

Calpian is a publicly traded company with corporate offices in Dallas, Texas, operating centers in Georgia, and New York and mobile payments emerging-market operations through its subsidiary in India. Calpian’s Indian subsidiary offers Money-on-Mobile, a…

Mobivity Holdings Corp. is an award-winning provider of patented mobile marketing technologies that drive sales, enhance customer engagement, as well as rewards customer loyalty for local businesses and national brands. Its solutions—including an industry-leading text…

Arabian American Development is a leading provider of high purity specialty chemicals. The company owns and operates a petrochemical facility located in southeast Texas, just north of Beaumont, which specializes in high purity petrochemical solvents…

NAPCO Security Technologies is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of technologically advanced electronic security equipment including intrusion and fire alarm systems, access control and door locking systems. The company, which consists of NAPCO and…

Alteva, a leading hosted communications provider, provides hosted Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) solutions that enhance business productivity and efficiency. Alteva’s UCaaS offering integrates and optimizes best-in-class, cloud-based technologies and business applications to deliver…

Blue Earth is engaged in the clean technology industry with a primary focus on the energy efficiency and renewable energy sectors. The company strives to participate in the global movement for a sustainable planet by…

RRsat Global Communications Network provides comprehensive digital content management and global distribution services to the television and radio broadcasting industry. Through the RRsat Global Network, the company provides non-stop, high-quality and flexible global distribution services…

GSV Capital (NASDAQ: GSVC) is a publicly traded investment fund that seeks to invest in high-growth, venture-backed private companies. Led by industry veteran Michael Moe, the fund seeks to create a portfolio of high-growth emerging…

PolyMet Mining Corp. is a mine development company. The company owns Poly Met Mining, Inc., a Minnesota corporation that controls NorthMet’s copper-nickel-precious metals ore body through a long-term lease. The company also owns the Erie…

AudioEye has developed patented Internet content publication and distribution software that enables the conversion of any media into an audio-accessible format and allows for real-time distribution to end-users on any Internet-connected device. The company aims…

iCo Therapeutics redefines and in-licenses existing drug candidates by employing reformulation and delivery technologies for new or expanded use indications. The company has exclusive worldwide rights to two drug candidates: iCo-007 for diabetic macular edema…