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RiceBran Technologies is a human food ingredient and animal nutrition company focused on the procurement, bio-refining and marketing of numerous products derived from rice bran. The company’s proprietary and patented intellectual property enables the conversion…

Max Sound is focused on developing and launching audio technology software. The company offers Max Sound embedded chip solutions that restore the natural sound field for TV receivers, LCD and plasma TVs, component DVD players/recorders,…

Rexahn Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of first-in-class therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and other unmet medical needs. The company currently has three clinical stage oncology…

MVC Capita is a business development firm that provides long-term debt and equity investment capital to fund growth, acquisitions and recapitalization of companies in a variety of industries. MVC seeks out investment opportunities in mature,…

USA Technologies provides wireless, cashless payment and M2M telemetry solutions for small-ticket, self-serve retailing industries. ePort Connect® is the company’s flagship service platform, a PCI-compliant, end-to-end suite of cashless payment and telemetry services specially tailored…

DURECTCorp., a specialty pharmaceutical company developing innovative drugs for pain and other chronic diseases, has a line of late-stage development programs including Remoxy®, POSIDUR™, ELADUR®, and TRANSDUR®-Sufentanil. The company’s proprietary oral, transdermal and injectable depot…

SG Blocks redesigns, repurposes and converts heavy-gauge steel cargo shipping containers into green building blocks for application in commercial, industrial and residential building construction primarily in the United States. The company also offers engineering and…

Sirona Biochem is a biotechnology company developing diabetes therapeutics, skin depigmenting and anti-aging agents for cosmetic use, biological ingredients and cancer vaccine antigens. The company utilizes a proprietary chemistry technique to improve pharmaceutical properties of…

OTC Markets Group operates Open, Transparent and Connected financial marketplaces for U.S. and global securities utilizing its OTC Link® ATS, which connects a network of broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services for a wide…

Ddd Group is engaged in creating s3 dimension (3D) visual experiences through its TriDefTM3D solutions, which convert 2D to 3D automatically, and enable delivery to 3D TVs, PCs and mobile devices. Leading brands, including Intel,…

LeMaitre Vascular, a provider of devices for the treatment of peripheral vascular disease, develops, manufactures and markets disposable and implantable vascular devices to address the needs of vascular surgeons. LMAT’s products include embolectomy catheters; occlusion…

Synthetic Biologics is a biotechnology company focused on the development of biologics for the prevention and treatment of serious infectious diseases. The company is developing an oral enzyme for the prevention of C. difficile infections,…

Trio Resources is organized to hold assets in the mining industry, targeting older mining camps with residual value. The company’s mission is to conduct an exploration program in conjunction with milling initiatives to monetize its…

GSE Systems provides a wide range of simulation, training and engineering solutions to the energy and process industries. The company’s products and services are tailored to meet specific client requirements such as scope, budget and…

Coronado Biosciences is focused on developing novel immunotherapy biologic agents. The company’s two principal pharmaceutical product candidates in clinical development are: TSO (Trichuris suis ova or CNDO-201), a biologic for the treatment of autoimmune diseases…

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is an international franchiser of gourmet chocolate and confection stores and a manufacturer of an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products. Through its majority-owned subsidiary, U-Swirl, Inc., RMCF…

Hennessy Advisors is an investment manager of a wide range of both domestic and international equity products. The company manages 16 funds in Domestic Equity, Sector and Specialty, and Balanced and Fixed Income. Hennessy Funds…

Fusion Telecommunications provides cloud communications, cloud computing and managed applications solutions to small, medium and large businesses, as well as carriers, worldwide. FSNN’s service platform enables the integration of leading-edge products and services in the…

Cel-Sci is focused on improving the treatment of cancer and other diseases by utilizing the immune system, the body’s natural defense system. The company’s lead investigational therapy is Multikine, currently being studied in a pivotal…

Chanticleer Holdings owns in whole or part of the exclusive franchise rights to develop and operate Hooters® casual dining restaurants internationally, including in South Africa, Hungary and parts of Brazil. The company has also joint…

Lightbridge is a U.S. nuclear energy company that develops proprietary, proliferation resistant, next-generation nuclear fuel technologies for current and future nuclear reactor systems. The company also provides comprehensive advisory services for established and emerging nuclear…

Bridgeline Digital, The Digital Engagement Company™, provides end-to-end digital engagement solutions designed to enable customers to maximize the performance of their mission critical Web sites, intranets and online stores. The company’s iAPPS(R) platform deeply integrates…

Asure Software offers cloud-based time and labor management and workspace management solutions designed to enable businesses to control costs associated with labor, real estate and technology. Asure serves clients worldwide through two main product lines:…

DecisionPoint Systems focuses on enabling the mobile workforce to enhance customer satisfaction and accelerate business growth. The company’s strategy to this goal is by making enterprise software applications accessible to the front-line mobile worker at…

Vasomedical is a diversified medical technology company specializing in the manufacture and sale of medical devices and in the domestic sale of diagnostic imaging products. The company operates through three wholly owned subsidiaries: VasoSolutions manages…

CIBT Education Group is an education management company focused on the global education market through the ownership and operation of a network of business, technical and language colleges. MBAIF has cooperative joint programs and representative…

MGT Capital Investments, together with its subsidiaries (MGT Gaming, Inc., MGT Sports, Inc., and Medicsight, Inc.) is engaged in the business of acquiring, developing and monetizing intellectual property rights. MGT engages in providing imaging software…

Amarantus BioScience is focused on developing certain biologics surrounding the intellectual property and proprietary technologies the company owns to treat and/or diagnose Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, ischemic heart disease, and other human diseases. Amarantus…

OncoSec Medical is a biopharmaceutical company developing its advanced-stage ImmunoPulse DNA-based immunotherapy and NeoPulse therapy for the treatment of solid tumor cancers. The company has based its core technology on its proprietary use of an…

Texas Rare Earth Resources is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in the United States. The company’s primary focus is exploring and, if warranted, developing its Round Top rare earth minerals…

PAR Technology offers technology solutions for restaurant operations. Its Hospitality Business provides hotel management systems with a complete suite of tools for guest management, recreation management and timeshare/condo management; as well as offers the spa…

CytoSorbents is a critical care-focused therapeutic device company using blood purification to modulate the immune system and fight multi-organ failure in life-threatening illnesses. CTSO’s purification technology removes toxic substances from blood and other bodily fluids.…

ImmunoCellular Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company that is developing immune-based therapies for the treatment of brain and other cancers. IMUC is conducting a phase 2 trial of its lead product candidate, ICT-107, a dendritic cell-based…

NeoStem is engaged in the emerging cellular therapy industry, leveraging a business model that includes the development of novel proprietary cell therapy products as well as operating a contract development and manufacturing organization (“CDMO”) providing…

Orient Paper, a paper manufacturer in North China, uses recycled paper as its primary raw material to produce and distribute three types of paper products: packaging paper, offset printing paper, and other paper products, including…

Cyalume Technologies Holdings designs and manufactures non-pyrotechnic tactical products and training solutions for the militaries and law enforcement agencies around the world, as well as for certain safety markets. The company is the exclusive supplier…

Aspen Group, a nationally accredited, postsecondary education company, offers cost-effective, comprehensive online education. As of March 31, 2013, 87% of Aspen Group’s full-time, degree-seeking students were enrolled in a graduate degree program (master or doctorate…