Discovery, for instance, has concentrated on small growth-oriented companies, while Growth buys the stocks of big companies.

Many small, growth-oriented companies cannot afford to do this.

But Mr. Braddock, who is 51, said yesterday that the cost-cutting experience had "reinforced my view of wanting to get with a growth-oriented company."

One area stood out: funds that concentrate on small, growth-oriented companies did better than the biggest funds and the market.

WCAS invests in growth-oriented companies within the healthcare and information/business services industries.

Crown helps growth-oriented companies acquire customers and improve digital experiences for businesses worldwide focusing on strategy, technology, and experience design.

They have been a growth-oriented company in the past.

As such, this not-for-profit organization provides resources and support for emerging, growth-oriented companies in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

The firm typically invests between $15 million and $75 million in growth-oriented companies with greater than $15 million in revenue.

Nasdaq plans to concentrate on initial listings of growth-oriented companies in the region.