Merrill Lynch is a prominent wealth management firm headquartered in New York City, established in 1914. The firm specializes in providing a range of financial services, including wealth management, securities trading, corporate finance, and investment banking. Merrill Lynch combines extensive financial expertise with a deep understanding of client needs to deliver tailored solutions. Its executive team is responsible for managing the firm's assets, ensuring a focus on client-centric strategies. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Merrill Lynch is committed to adhering to regulatory standards while serving a diverse clientele.
ITM Power designs and manufactures hydrogen energy systems for energy storage and clean fuel production, focusing on sustainable solutions through water electrolysis. Based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, the company operates primarily in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and the United States. ITM Power's products, including HGas for power-to-gas and industrial hydrogen applications, aim to facilitate the transition to a zero-carbon hydrogen economy. Additionally, the company engages in research and development, prototype manufacturing, and the sale of electrolyzers and hydrogen storage solutions. ITM Power also operates 15 hydrogen refueling stations, supporting the infrastructure needed for hydrogen as a clean fuel alternative. Founded in 2001, ITM Power is committed to enhancing energy security and reducing dependence on fossil fuels through its innovative technologies.
New Gold Inc. is an intermediate gold producer engaged in the development and operation of mining properties. The company has a diverse portfolio that includes the Rainy River Mine and the New Afton Mine located in Canada, as well as the Cerro San Pedro Mine in Mexico. New Gold generates revenue from the sale of gold, copper, and silver, with assets spanning across the United States, Mexico, Australia, Canada, and Chile.
Provider of gold mining and exploration services. The company's gold mining and exploration portfolio comprises of the Castle Mountain property in San Bernardino County, California and the La Verde project located in West Central Mexico.
Boeing is a leading American multinational corporation specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of commercial and military aircraft, satellites, and defense systems. Headquartered in Chicago, Boeing operates through two primary business units: Boeing Commercial Airplanes and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. The company is recognized as the world's largest aerospace manufacturer and the second-largest defense contractor, providing a wide array of products and services that include commercial jetliners, military aircraft, electronic defense systems, and launch systems. Boeing also supports its customers with leasing, product support, and advanced training services. With a workforce of over 170,000 employees, Boeing leverages a diverse and highly skilled talent pool to drive innovation and meet the evolving needs of airlines and government clients across 150 countries. The company's investment arm manages approximately $22 billion in assets, engaging in alternative investment strategies, including venture capital.
Everest Ventures is a fresh thinking and entrepreneurial SME finance advisory services & investment management company anchored on traditional values and a sustainable business approach that embraces customer centricity, agility, diversity, critical thinking, technology and strategic collaborations.
Commuscore is a company focused on enhancing financial inclusion in emerging markets through alternative credit scoring services. Its platform aims to establish payment identities within communities by capturing the payment and lending behaviors of individual consumers and micro-enterprises. By offering information-saving schemes along with an administration and management tool, Commuscore enables users to construct credit profiles, particularly in the informal sector. This approach helps bridge the gap for those who may not have access to traditional credit scoring methods, facilitating greater opportunities for financial engagement and support.
Investure, LLC, founded in 2003 and based in Charlottesville, Virginia, is a prominent asset manager specializing in investment management for endowments and private foundations across the United States. The firm has pioneered a full-service outsourced investment office model, catering to the specific financial needs of non-profit organizations, including prestigious colleges and foundations. With approximately $13 billion in assets under management, Investure aims to foster long-term relationships with its clients by offering the advantages and capabilities typically associated with larger investment offices. The firm also manages Investure Private Partners III, a fund of funds, further enhancing its service offerings within the sector.
StokFella is a company that is looking to revolutionise a 19th-century practice into a modern and tech-savvy sector. Our Dream is to provide every ordinary hard working citizen; an opportunity to pursue financial freedom through their Stokvel. StokFella was born from a question of, is there be a better way to manage stokvel administration burdens? The purpose of StokFella is to put the power of informed financial management and financial decision-making in the hands of all Stokvels while allowing everyday South Africans to participate in the economy of the country. Having launched in early 2016 but researched and self-funded for more than 2 years prior; StokFella launched solution allows stokvels to organise, manage, communicate, visualise and be more efficient in growing their wealth. By having stokvel groups and their members run in an orderly and a professional manner and succeeding in their objectives, StokFella believes that stokvels will be able to move towards a richer future benefiting the members and their wider communities.
Chengdu Haotu Smart Technology Co., Ltd. is a private company engaged in three-dimension engine technology research, development and services. The firm was founded in 2007 and is based in Suzhou, China.
Xerox Holdings Corporation is a global leader in document management technology and services, operating in the United States, Europe, Canada, and beyond. The company designs, develops, and sells a range of solutions, including intelligent workplace services and digital services that enhance workflow automation, content management, and communication. Xerox offers various printing solutions, such as monochrome, color, and multifunction printers, along with digital presses and IT services including network infrastructure and cloud support. The company's software portfolio features FreeFlow for print job automation, XMPie for personalization in communications, and DocuShare for content management. Additionally, Xerox India Limited, a subsidiary, provides document management solutions tailored to government, education, and commercial sectors, focusing on enhancing the efficiency of document creation and sharing. Founded in 1906 and headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, Xerox is committed to improving operational performance for businesses and government entities through innovative technology and services.
Franco-Nevada Corp is a precious-metals-focused royalty and investment company. The company owns a diversified portfolio of precious metals and royalty streams, which is actively managed to generate the bulk of its revenue from gold, silver, and platinum. The company does not operate mines, develop projects, or conduct exploration. Franco-Nevada's short-term financial performance is linked to the price of commodities and the amount of production from its portfolio of producing assets. Its long-term performance is affected by the availability of exploration and development capital. The company holds a portfolio of assets, diversified by commodity, revenue type, and stagemore
We are one of India's leading providers of human resource services in the organized segment, delivering a broad range of human resource services to various industries, with a vision to Putting India to Work. TeamLease Services - Established in 2002 is now one of India’s leading providers of human resource services and foremost people supply chain company with 8 regional offices and over 1000 full time employees. Our services span the entire supply chain of human resources in India, covering 3 E’s - Employment, Employability and Education. According to CRISIL, we are one of the largest temporary staffing company in India in terms of revenues and no. of associate employees in 2014. The company currently has 99,090 associates across the country and have till date provided employment to approx. 1.12 million people with an aim to hire millions more!
Tahoe Resources acquires, explores for, develops, and operates mineral properties in the Americas together with its subsidiaries. It explores for silver, gold, lead, zinc, and copper deposits, as well as precious metals assets. Tahoe Resources holds interest in the La Arena gold mine located in the Huamachuco district of northern Peru; Shahuindo mine located in the province of Cajabamba in northern Peru; and La Arena II, a copper-gold porphyry deposit located in Peru. It also holds interest in the Timmins mines, including the Bell Creek and Timmins West mines, the Fenn-Gib project, the Juby project, the Vogel project, and the Gold River project located in Timmins, Ontario. C. Kevin McArthur founded CKM Resources in 2009 that became Tahoe Resources in January 2010. Its headquarters is in Reno in Nevada.
Wheaton Precious Metals is the largest precious metal streaming company globally, engaging in long-term agreements that allow it to purchase silver, gold, and cobalt from various mining operations at fixed prices. With streaming agreements in place for approximately 19 operating mines and 9 development-stage projects, the company has established partnerships with major mining firms, including Vale and Glencore. Its unique business model enables Wheaton to mitigate many risks associated with traditional mining, as it incurs minimal ongoing capital and exploration costs after the initial upfront payment. The company typically maintains fixed operating costs, enhancing shareholder value, especially when precious metal prices rise. Wheaton's portfolio includes high-quality assets that provide leverage to price increases and opportunities for growth through new streams. The experienced management team is focused on delivering value and is well-positioned for future expansion in the precious metals sector.
Detour Gold Corporation (TSX: DGC) is a Canadian intermediate gold producer. The Company owns and operates the Detour Lake mine, a long life large-scale open pit operation in the mining-friendly jurisdiction of northern Ontario. Currently, Detour Lake is the second largest gold producing mine in Canada with the largest gold reserves. Detour Gold is in a position to deliver superior returns with its growing cash flow profile, organic growth initiatives, and significant potential for further exploration discoveries on its large land package. The Company is dedicated to responsible mining and to the highest safety and environment standards while having a strong commitment to the communities they operate and live in.
Mytrah Energy is an independent power producer based in Hyderabad, India, specializing in the generation of electricity from renewable sources, particularly wind and solar energy. Established in 2009, the company operates a portfolio that includes 16 wind energy plants across eight states, generating a total of 1,000.8 MW of power. Mytrah Energy sells electricity primarily to state grids and directly to industrial consumers through short-term agreements. As a subsidiary of Mytrah Energy Limited, which was incorporated in 2010, the company is focused on delivering sustainable energy solutions without reliance on subsidies. With a commitment to high ethical standards and strong corporate values, Mytrah Energy aims to efficiently manage its renewable energy assets through an integrated approach that encompasses site selection, financing, procurement, project execution, and asset management.
Symphony Communication Services, LLC develops a secure collaboration platform tailored for financial institutions, enabling traders and portfolio managers to communicate effectively through messaging, screen sharing, and audio/video conferencing. The platform consolidates digital communications into a single application, allowing users to integrate various applications and bots into their workflows while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. Symphony offers a range of solutions for enterprise collaboration, including tools for internal and external communication, document sharing, and application integration. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Symphony has additional offices in major global financial centers such as New York, London, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. The company, previously known as Perzo Inc., was rebranded in 2014 and operates as a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Regency Energy Partners LP (the Partnership) is engaged in the gathering and processing, contract compression, treating and transportation of natural gas and the transportation, fractionation and storage of natural gas liquids (NGLs). The Partnership operates in five business segments: Gathering and Processing, Joint Ventures, Contract Compression, Contract Treating, and Corporate and Others. Its assets are primarily located in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, California, Mississippi, Alabama, West Virginia and the mid-continent region of the United States, which includes Kansas, Colorado and Oklahoma. In March 2014, the Company acquired PVR Partners, L.P.
Jack in the Box Inc. is a prominent restaurant company that operates and franchises Jack in the Box restaurants, which is one of the largest hamburger chains in the United States, with over 2,200 locations across 21 states. In addition to its flagship brand, the company also operates Qdoba Mexican Grill, a well-known fast-casual dining chain with approximately 600 restaurants in 46 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. The menu at Jack in the Box features a variety of items, including burgers, tacos, fries, specialty sandwiches, salads, and shakes, with options for customization to meet customer preferences. The company also provides catering and delivery services, enhancing convenience for its patrons. Among its restaurant brands, Jack in the Box is the primary revenue generator for the company.
Hudbay is a Canadian integrated mining company engaged in the production of copper concentrate, molybdenum concentrate, and zinc metal. The company operates three polymetallic mines, four ore concentrators, and a zinc production facility located in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canada, as well as in Cusco, Peru. Hudbay also has copper projects in Arizona and Nevada, United States. The company focuses on the discovery, production, and marketing of base and precious metals, with a significant portion of its revenue derived from copper operations. Hudbay's commitment to responsible mining is reflected in its efforts to create sustainable value and develop high-quality, long-life deposits while ensuring that local regions and communities benefit from its activities.
Eddingpharm, established in 2001, is a pharmaceutical company focused on supplying high-quality patented and branded drugs to the Chinese healthcare market. The company aims to bridge the gap between Chinese patients and global medicines by acquiring classic branded medications from multinational corporations and introducing innovative patented drugs. Eddingpharm has rapidly expanded its operations across China, deploying nearly 1,000 professional representatives in 30 provinces, with access to over 19,000 hospitals and 20,000 pharmacies. Its collaborations with multinational pharmaceutical companies and leading research institutions have enriched its product portfolio, particularly in therapy areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal diseases. A notable product in its line is Vascepa®, a prescription medication that lowers triglyceride levels without raising LDL cholesterol. Eddingpharm has been granted development and commercialization rights for Vascepa® in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, and is currently conducting clinical trials to support its regulatory registrations. The company's commitment to professionalism, excellence, responsibility, and persistence underpins its mission to enhance treatment options for patients in China.
Operator of a real estate agency based in Kolkata, India. The company specializes in designing, building and managing commercial and housing projects, enabling clients with luxury and affordable living.
Zonare Medical Systems, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of compact ultrasound systems utilized for diagnostic imaging across various clinical applications. Central to its offerings is the z.one ultrasound system, which incorporates the proprietary Zone Sonography technology, allowing for enhanced data acquisition and image formation. This technology enables clients to maintain their ultrasound systems while also integrating new clinical applications and advanced imaging capabilities. Zonare Medical markets its products through a direct sales force in the United States and a mix of distributors and direct sales personnel in around 40 international markets. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company aims to provide innovative and accessible medical technologies tailored to the needs of healthcare professionals.
iKang Healthcare Group, Inc. is a leading provider of preventive healthcare solutions in China, operating primarily through two segments: Medical Examinations and Other Medical Services, including Dental Services. The company offers a comprehensive array of medical examinations, covering areas such as internal medicine, gynecology, ophthalmology, ENT, and various diagnostic tests like lab work, electrocardiograms, ultrasound, and X-rays. Additionally, iKang provides value-added services including disease screenings focused on cancer, cardiovascular health, and chronic disease management, along with dental care services ranging from oral health to orthodontics. The company serves both corporate and individual customers through a network of 113 self-owned medical centers located in 33 cities across China, complemented by approximately 400 third-party facilities. iKang aims to deliver personalized health management services, collaborating with numerous enterprises, insurance companies, and government departments to enhance public health outcomes. The company is headquartered in Beijing and was formed through the merger of ICON and Guobin Medical Treatment Holding.
The SiC Group is one of world's leading service providers in the field of mechanical wet-cutting technologies for the wafer industry, including corresponding logistic solutions. It specializes in preparing cutting fluids that are used to produce wafers for the photovoltaic and semiconductor industries. Cutting fluids are a viscous slurry consisting of solid silicon carbide and fluid glycol.Silicon carbide is used as a sawing agent in the wafer sawing process, where it is applied to the wiresaw in order to give it the necessary specific hardness to saw wafers. The Glycol acts a substrate for the silicon carbide as well as a coolant. Slurry must be replaced after multiple uses and then either properly disposed of or recycled.With the aid of two processes based on hydrocyclone technology, SiC recovers silicon carbide and glycol from the slurry used by wafer producers and conditions these components such that they can be reused in the sawing process. By doing so, SiC provides its customers long-term cost advantages. In addition to the actual recovery and conditioning services, the SiC Group also offers comprehensive logistics services for wafer manufacturers in the field of cutting fluid management. These include transport, storage and procurement of input materials and slurry. SiC currently has four locations worldwide and already has specific plans for setting up an additional production line in and two other production sites in Asia .
easy2comply (powered by Dynasec) is a leading software provider for Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC). With presence in the USA, Europe and Middle-East, easy2comply has several hundred customers and over 50,000 professionals working with its software, with around 60% in the areas of banking and insurance. easy2comply is a comprehensive platform which supports existing and emerging regulations with built in best practices, full functionality and adaptable workflow. Rapid implementation in an incremental approach enables organizations to deploy only the GRC modules that they really need, minimizing time, cost and impact to normal daily operations. Easy2comply is also flexible and customizable to the way the company operates, as opposed to requiring that the company adjust to the way the solution works. easy2comply enables companies to effectively manage multiple GRC processes on a single platform. Enabling the management of a single regulation or multiple GRC processes such as: Operational Risk Basel II Solvency II FCPA/Anti-Bribery Act Internal Control Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) ISO27001 Internal Audit Business Continuity Management (BCM) And more.
ArrayComm LLC specializes in the development of baseband processing software for wireless infrastructure and client devices, focusing on enhancing subscriber experiences and optimizing radio network economics. The company offers a range of solutions, including BasePort, a physical layer software package for LTE and WiMAX, and A-MAS, which integrates multi-antenna signal processing techniques such as MIMO, beamforming, and interference cancellation. These technologies aim to improve coverage, data rates, and overall system capacities in base stations and client devices. ArrayComm's software is utilized across various wireless networks, including W-CDMA, HSDPA, and GSM, and has a global presence with operations in the United States, China, and Japan. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota, ArrayComm operates as a subsidiary of Ygomi LLC.
CASI Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the commercialization of therapeutics and pharmaceutical products, primarily targeting the treatment of leukemias and lymphomas. The company’s product portfolio includes EVOMELA, an injection used as a conditioning treatment prior to autologous stem cell transplants for patients with multiple myeloma, alongside other products such as CID-103, CNCT19, MARQIBO, ZEVALIN, and ENMD-2076. CASI's strategy emphasizes building a robust pipeline through strategic business development and leveraging its resources and expertise in China. The majority of the company’s revenue is derived from the sales of EVOMELA, highlighting its focus on developing and bringing innovative treatments to the market.
Matisse Networks, Inc. provides optical burst switching solutions for metro Ethernet optical transport networks. The company offers EtherBurst, a packet WDM system for scaling metro and campus networks. Its EtherBurst comprises SX-1000 Ethernet service nodes that serve as a local Ethernet switch and on-ramp to the packet WDM photonic layer; PX-1000 photonic nodes that are deployed in a metro ring and provide an automated optical layer; and MatisseView management system that provides access to optical and packet service management software. The company’s products enable solutions for service providers, enterprises, and government agencies. Matisse Networks, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
EKR Therapeutics, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, focuses on acquiring, developing, and commercializing prescription products and oncology supportive care. It focuses on various areas, including oral mucositis, stomatitis, dry mouth/xerostomia, nutritional issues, cachexia, skin reactions, bone marrow depression, bone complications, acute and chronic pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Bedminster, New Jersey.
Conformis, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Billerica, Massachusetts, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and sale of personalized joint replacement implants and instruments. Utilizing its proprietary iFit® Image-to-Implant® technology platform, Conformis creates individually sized and shaped implants tailored to fit each patient's unique anatomy. The company's product offerings include various knee replacement systems, such as iTotal CR, iTotal PS, iDuo, and iUni, as well as the Conformis Hip System and customized single-use instrumentation known as iJigs. Conformis markets its products primarily to hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers through a combination of its sales force, independent representatives, and distributors in multiple countries, including the United States and several European and Asian markets. The company emphasizes superior clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction compared to traditional off-the-shelf implants.
HDFC Credila Financial Services Limited, established in 2006 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, specializes in providing education loans to students pursuing higher education both domestically and internationally, covering countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Singapore, Ireland, New Zealand, the Netherlands, and Dubai. As a subsidiary of HDFC Limited, the company focuses on delivering customized loan solutions tailored to the needs of students. HDFC Credila streamlines the loan process by managing the application, document approval, and background checks, thereby facilitating aspiring students in realizing their educational aspirations.
Shriram City Union Finance Limited is a non-banking finance company based in Chennai, India, founded in 1986. The company engages in retail finance, offering a diverse range of financial products, including fixed deposits, personal loans, small business loans, and loans secured against gold. It is particularly known for financing two and three-wheelers, as well as new and pre-owned passenger and commercial vehicles. Additionally, Shriram City provides enterprise finance to self-employed professionals and small to medium-sized enterprises across various sectors. With nearly 947 branches and a substantial customer base, the company targets individuals and businesses that typically lack access to traditional banking services. Shriram City generates most of its income through finance charges, such as interest and fees, and has established itself as a significant player in the retail financing space and among the largest financiers of MSMEs in India.
Jiangsu Shunda Semiconductor Development
Private Equity Round in 2006
Jiangsu Shunda Semiconductor Development Co., Ltd. produces polysilicon, monocrystalline ingots and wafers. The company is based in Yangzhou, China.
Scottish & Newcastle is a European brewing company that operates a number of breweries and bars. It was founded by Grizel Syme in 1749 and is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Netgear is a global networking company that provides innovative products designed for consumers, businesses, and service providers. The company's offerings include a variety of wired and wireless networking solutions, such as Wi-Fi and LTE devices, Ethernet products, and powerline technology, all focused on reliability and user-friendliness. Netgear operates through two main segments: Connected Home and Small and Medium Businesses (SMB). The Connected Home segment caters to consumers with high-performance mobile and Wi-Fi networking solutions, as well as smart devices like Orbi Voice speakers and Meural digital canvases. The SMB segment specializes in networking solutions tailored for businesses, encompassing wireless LAN, Pro AV applications for audio and video over Ethernet, security, and remote management. Netgear products are distributed globally through approximately 28,000 retail locations and 27,000 value-added resellers, along with major cable, mobile, and wireline service providers.
Evergreen Solar, Inc. specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of solar power products, specifically photovoltaic modules. The company employs its proprietary STRING RIBBON™ technology, which uses significantly less polysilicon compared to traditional methods, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and material usage. This innovative approach allows Evergreen Solar to produce reliable and environmentally friendly electric power solutions for both residential and commercial applications worldwide. By focusing on low-cost production and international market penetration, Evergreen Solar enables customers to effectively harness solar energy for various power needs, catering to remote and emerging grid-connected markets.
CapitalStream is a provider of an integrated software platform designed for commercial banks and finance companies. The platform facilitates Straight Through Processing (STP) across various lending and leasing portfolios, transforming traditional manual operations into automated systems. By streamlining essential processes such as application processing, deal structuring, credit analysis, document generation, and risk management, CapitalStream enables financial institutions to enhance efficiency and respond swiftly to market demands. This automation allows for increased transaction throughput while reducing costs and processing times, making it easier for banks and finance companies to collaborate and operate effectively across their front office teams. CapitalStream has significantly impacted business, commercial, equipment, and real estate finance operations for a growing number of prestigious financial institutions.
Substrate Technology specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-performance integrated circuit (IC) substrates, catering to the needs of semiconductor companies in the communication, graphics, gaming, and PC sectors. The company's products enable customers to effectively manage the electrical and thermal requirements of advanced ICs while maintaining competitive pricing. In addition to their substrate offerings, Substrate Technology also provides a range of equipment and tools, including needle scalers, repair kits, shot blasters, marble tooling, polishing compounds, sealers, dyes, mixers, swing machines, vacuums, and grinding machine accessories. This diverse product range supports various industrial applications, enhancing the company's position in the market.
Captura Software, established in September 1994, specializes in offering large companies comprehensive solutions for managing and reducing costs. The company focuses on Total Expense Management solutions that automate expense management through web-based technology, enabling organizations to capture crucial financial data for informed decision-making. These solutions can be deployed globally, accessible to users via standard web browsers with an Internet connection. Captura's applications are centrally hosted and maintained, providing flexibility in deployment options. To further enhance its offerings, Captura forms strategic alliances across various sectors, including finance, software, travel, and communications. These collaborations assist clients in designing and implementing integrated solutions for effective expense data capture and analysis across their enterprises.
Caspian Networks (formerly PacketCom) is an Internet infrastructure company designing a breakthrough new generation of equipment for the heart of the largest networks in the world – the service provider networks upon which the Internet is based. Company shut down.
Nextest Systems Corporation was founded in 1997 and shipped its first product in 1998. Nextest is a low-cost leader in the design and manufacture of ATE for non-volatile memory, microcontrollers, ASIC and System-On-a-Chip (SOC) semiconductors. Nextest's products address the growing demand from manufacturers for testing equipment with increased throughput, reliability, functionality and capacity, while reducing the time to market and cost of test. The company employs approximately 150 employees with sales and support offices worldwide. To date, Nextest has shipped over 1000 systems globally!
Zambeel,Inc.
Series B in 2001
Zambeel, Inc. is building an enterprise-class storage system to address today’s high-growth data environments, where up to hundreds of terabytes of data need to be stored reliably, managed efficiently, and accessed through high-speed networks.
Graviton
Series D in 2001
Graviton, Inc. was a high-tech, privately-held, development-stage company located in La Jolla, California. Graviton was a pioneer in the emerging “sensornetics” industry – producing small, aspirin-sized sensors to expand the capacity of the public and private sectors to manage buildings, infrastructure, and other elements of the engineered world. Graviton developed sensor technology to keep managers informed, used wireless communications to provide operations data and real-time connections, and provided managed information services to keep managers in control. Graviton’s integrated solutions were designed to expand the “common sense” of managers and decision-makers at every level by generating, transmitting, and managing new data to provide more accurate, timely, and actionable intelligence to better inform everyday decision-making. In 2003, Graviton merged with Xsilogy, a provider of wireless sensor network technologies and applications.
Eyetech Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in novel therapeutics to treat diseases of the eye. The company conducted research and development into wet age-related macular degeneration diseases, which was seen as a breakthrough in the field.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International acquired Eyetech for US$22 million in 2012.
The Bedford, Mass.-based company plans to use the proceeds to expand its sales staff for its InfraServices, which monitors and manages networks and is designed to prevent outages.
Cybercity A/S is a Danish company that specializes in broadband and telecommunications services. It focuses on the development, management, and sale of broadband solutions, as well as network-based security and VPN products for both private and corporate customers. The company offers a variety of data transmission options, including coaxial cable, optical fiber, twisted pair, and wireless bandwidth, to meet the diverse needs of its clientele. Through its comprehensive range of services, Cybercity aims to deliver reliable internet and data solutions throughout Denmark.
Chameleon Systems is a privately held fabless semiconductor company that designs, markets and sells programmable system-on-a-chip solutions for the communications electronics markets. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company has developed the industry´s first reconfigurable communications processor (RCP)--an ideal solution for data-intensive Internet, DSP, wireless basestations, voice compression, software-defined radio, and other high-performance embedded telecom and datacom applications. The Chameleon RCP solution allows data and telecom equipment vendors to create customized communications signal processors to increase performance and channel count, more quickly adapt to new requirements and standards, reduce time-to-market, lower development costs and reduce risk.
TrueSAN Networks
Series B in 2001
Founded in 1999, the company delivers enterprise storage networking systems, software and services for building scalable, intelligent, and universally accessible storage infrastructures. TrueSAN's next-generation storage solutions are designed to meet the unrelenting and unpredictable demand to store endless amounts of data. TrueSAN's technology provides unparalleled scalability, versatility, ease of use, as well as lower cost.
Caspian Networks (formerly PacketCom) is an Internet infrastructure company designing a breakthrough new generation of equipment for the heart of the largest networks in the world – the service provider networks upon which the Internet is based. Company shut down.
Ingenio, LLC operates a knowledge exchange platform that facilitates real-time connections between advice-seekers and advisors. Founded in 1999 and based in San Francisco, California, Ingenio has established itself as a leader in the realm of phone, chat, and web-based personal advice, enabling over 30 million conversations to date. The platform employs community-based tools and proprietary technologies to support the exchange and monetization of information, allowing users to connect 24/7. Ingenio's innovative approach nurtures relationships between individuals, enhancing the sharing of knowledge and expertise in various fields. The company operates as a subsidiary of AT&T Inc.
BridgeWave Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of microwave and millimeter wave backhaul and fronthaul systems. The company offers a range of products, including the NAVIGATOR, a multi-gigabit all-outdoor licensed microwave radio system, and various millimeter wave systems such as Flex4G-10000, Flex4G-LITE, and Flex4G-1000, which provide high data throughput capabilities. These products serve as viable alternatives to fiber in applications like mobile backhaul, mobile fronthaul, broadband, WAN/LAN connectivity, disaster recovery, and video surveillance. BridgeWave's solutions are marketed globally through a network of authorized resellers, distributors, and system integrators, catering to operators, service providers, governments, and private enterprises. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company operates as a subsidiary of REMEC Broadband Wireless Networks, LLC.
IPG Photonics Corporation specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-performance fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, and diode lasers for a wide range of applications across various industries. Its product offerings include high-power lasers, pulsed lasers, and specialty fiber amplifiers, which are utilized primarily in materials processing, telecommunications, and medical applications. The company's laser solutions are particularly prominent in manufacturing processes such as cutting, welding, marking, and micro-processing. IPG Photonics serves a global market, with significant revenue generated from customers in China, North America, Japan, and Germany. The company markets its products through a direct sales force and partnerships with independent sales representatives and distributors. Founded in 1990 and based in Oxford, Massachusetts, IPG Photonics has established itself as a leader in the laser manufacturing sector, providing innovative solutions that replace traditional technologies and enable new applications.
IPnetwork specializes in foreign advertising solutions through various media channels, including television, radio, and internet platforms. Additionally, the company offers an online platform that enables licensing and event sponsorship opportunities. This platform combines software management with information and transaction capabilities, facilitating a range of licensing options for licensors and event sponsors. Through its diverse services, IPnetwork aims to enhance advertising effectiveness and streamline the licensing process for its clients.
Nitorum Corporation’s mission is to develop and market solutions that automate the procurement of business professionals for large corporations. To support this mission, They’ve used Their expertise in the procurement domain to develop Intelli-Gage. Understanding the process of procuring the business professional and delivering solutions to automate that process is Their business - it’s what They do.
Entridia Corporation is an Internet infrastructure company focused on developing advanced silicon-based routing engines that facilitate the convergence of data, voice, and video communications over the Internet. By providing innovative silicon and system solutions, Entridia aims to empower original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in building the next generation of Internet gateways. Their products are designed to enhance network performance, ensuring reliable and efficient communication for users across various platforms.
SiteROCK’s suite of services optimize the performance and availability of business critical IT infrastructures, improve the quality of IT service delivery enterprise–wide and provide timely, integrated IT management information - while enabling they clients to dramatically reduce costs.
12 Entrepreneuring is an incubator company based in California that focuses on investing in technology firms. Founded during the peak of the tech bubble by two notable dot-com entrepreneurs, the organization aims to support emerging businesses in the tech industry through strategic investments and resources. By leveraging their experience and network, 12 Entrepreneuring seeks to foster innovation and growth among the companies it partners with.
Annotate.net is an information navigation company that develops technologies to bring relevance and efficiency to the web experience. The Annotate Detector, Version 1.0 released in December of 1999, is a downloadable browser companion, which dynamically enhances and simplifies web navigation by delivering at the moment, contextual content to the end user. From the best names on the web, including Time Inc., Rolling Stone, CNET, Excite, USAToday, Merrill Lynch, and many others. Annotate.net is launching Version 2.0 in December of 2000, offering contextual content and commerce with a new merchant channel, additional distibution deals, a new user interface, and a new auto-classification technology that will allow for broader coverage throughout the web. Additionally, Annotate.net will use this technology to assist digital marketers, advertising networks, web publishers, ISPs, etc; with precision targeting. With Annotate technology, digital marketers will now be able to do behavior-based targeting in real-time. Incubated within Edwin Schlossberg, Inc. (ESI), a multi-disciplinary design firm that specializes in interactive media and entertainment, Annotate.net receives funding from Millennium Technology Ventures, Merrill Lynch, and prominent Silicon Alley investors, including Kevin O'Connor, Chairman of DoubleClick and Eric Gleacher, CEO of Gleacher & Co.
In 1979 Corporate Management Solutions (CMS) developed the world's first equity compensation software product. Since then, we've continued to be first in adapting technology to solve business problems of the equity compensation and corporate secretary professional. By consistently helping you solve your problems better and faster than anyone else, CMS established a leadership position that continues to this day.
Buscapé Informação e Tecnologia LTDA. is a Brazilian product search and comparison platform founded in 1998 and based in São Paulo. The company specializes in providing comprehensive information about various e-commerce stores and products, catering to online shoppers across a wide range of categories, including electronics, household appliances, toys, cosmetics, and medical products. As a comparison shopping service, Buscapé aims to enhance consumer relations and improve the shopping experience by offering a user-friendly platform that allows customers to compare prices and read reviews from both users and experts. The company operates as a subsidiary of Mosaico Negócios de Internet S.A. since May 2019, focusing on delivering a secure and efficient shopping experience for consumers and merchants alike.
IP Video Systems (formerly TeraBurst Networks, Inc.) is a provider of hardware and software technologies for real-time, high-definition media streaming, recording and management over IP networks. Its product portfolio comprises a range of encoders and decoders, multi-stream clients, digital media servers and management systems. The company's main target markets include networked control rooms, healthcare, simulation & training and tele-collaboration.
Powered is a consultancy focused on social marketing, assisting companies in enhancing their engagement within the digital and connected landscape. Since its inception in 2000, it has supported a wide range of businesses by offering comprehensive services that span the entire social marketing spectrum. These services include strategy development, program planning and execution, content marketing, influencer activation, and community building. By leveraging effective practices and technologies, Powered enables brands and publishers to establish meaningful connections with their customers through online communities, fostering relationships that are essential in today's increasingly social world.
Despegar is an online travel agency that caters to the Portuguese and Spanish speaking markets, providing a platform for users to research travel options and make bookings. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, the company offers a variety of services, including flight, hotel, and car rental reservations, as well as vacation packages. Despegar serves both leisure and corporate travelers and operates in several countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, Venezuela, Spain, and the United States. The agency is known for offering competitive pricing on travel-related services, helping customers find the best deals for their travel needs.
CapitalKey blends cutting-edge Internet technology with traditional investment banking services to provide small and emerging businesses with professional advice and effective access to capital. While most investment banks largely ignore this market, CapitalKey's revolutionary approach provides smaller companies with investment banking experience and sound advice to help them successfully achieve their financing and merger and acquisition objectives. They combine technology, information, strong relationships and experience to help venture stage and mature companies with up to $100 million in sales, across a broad spectrum of industries. They enter relationships with clients on a non-exclusive, success-based basis, which makes working with us easy and completely risk-free. They keep all client material in the strictest of confidence. When small and emerging companies seek growth capital or want to be sold, they are often either unsuccessful or experience a difficult, time-consuming process. Identifying, contacting and working with targeted potential investors is extremely challenging. Additionally, these companies are typically unable to attract sophisticated and knowledgeable advisors to help them navigate through the complex private capital markets.
Blackboard Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise technology and solutions tailored for the education sector, serving higher education, K-12, corporate, and government organizations. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Its flagship platform, Blackboard Learn, supports academic objectives, while Blackboard Collaborate facilitates interactive and mobile learning. Blackboard's offerings also include solutions for assignment integrity, data analytics, program assessment, and student support services. Additionally, Blackboard Connect provides a mass notification service to enhance communication within educational institutions. The company's innovative tools aim to improve engagement, accessibility, and institutional performance, impacting millions of students and educators globally.
P&H Solutions Inc. was acquired by ACI Worldwide, Inc. P&H Solutions, Inc. provides Web-based corporate cash management solution, Web Cash Manager Suite in North America. It also offers outsourcing, project management, training, sales and marketing support, technical support, and conversion services. The company serves financial institutions, credit unions, and regional financial institutions. The company was formerly known as Politzer & Haney, Inc. and changed its name to P&H Solutions, Inc. in November 2004. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts. P&H Solutions, Inc.
Welcome to Reis, Inc., for more than thirty years the nation's most trusted provider of impartial commercial real estate performance information and analysis at the metro (city), submarket (neighborhood) and property level.
enCommerce is an email marketing platform that provides its users with comprehensive managed email solutions. It helps individuals and businesses increase revenue. The platform offers campaign design, delivery monitoring, custom newsletter design, list management, blacklist monitoring, campaign optimization, dedicated servers and IPs, and many other services. enCommerce was launched in 1995 and is based in Santa Clara, California.
ON24, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based webcasting and virtual communications solutions designed to enhance demand generation and customer engagement. Its offerings include a range of products such as the ON24 Platform, ON24 Webcast Elite, and ON24 Engagement Hub, which allow users to create interactive webinars, virtual events, and multimedia content. The platform enables personalized user experiences, real-time interaction with presenters, and networking opportunities among participants. ON24 also offers features for benchmarking webinar engagement against industry standards and various services for sales enablement, training, and communications. The company serves diverse sectors, including life sciences, legal, financial, technology, and manufacturing, primarily generating revenue from subscription agreements. Established in 1998 and headquartered in San Francisco, ON24 has expanded its presence with additional offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Loquesea is far from the traditional media your mom and dad are hooked on. The net is full of sites for old people, contemporary "adults" and yuppies; all the demographics preferred by the so-called "marketing experts," pushing stock market coverage, politics, luxury items and other crap like that. You know that's not what your world is about and so do we. Loquesea is our piece of the pie, it's where They've staked our claim in the new world order and planted our flag. If you've got your own ideas about love, music, and how to have fun, if you can't think of anything but launching the first film festival on the net, then Loquesea is the your chance to share with the world.
Captura Software, established in September 1994, specializes in offering large companies comprehensive solutions for managing and reducing costs. The company focuses on Total Expense Management solutions that automate expense management through web-based technology, enabling organizations to capture crucial financial data for informed decision-making. These solutions can be deployed globally, accessible to users via standard web browsers with an Internet connection. Captura's applications are centrally hosted and maintained, providing flexibility in deployment options. To further enhance its offerings, Captura forms strategic alliances across various sectors, including finance, software, travel, and communications. These collaborations assist clients in designing and implementing integrated solutions for effective expense data capture and analysis across their enterprises.
ProcureNet serves as a single procurement source for individuals that offers a suite of solutions. It provides e-commerce solutions for the procurement of specialty and non-specialty products by agencies and departments of the federal government, State and local government agencies, and SME companies. Its suite of products and services offers its users with Internet-based requisitioning, order approval workflow, order status checking, purchase order generation, invoice matching and consolidation, and accounts payable management. ProcureNet is a U.S.-based company that was founded in 1994 and the company was acquired by SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) on November 29, 2004.
CapitalStream is a provider of an integrated software platform designed for commercial banks and finance companies. The platform facilitates Straight Through Processing (STP) across various lending and leasing portfolios, transforming traditional manual operations into automated systems. By streamlining essential processes such as application processing, deal structuring, credit analysis, document generation, and risk management, CapitalStream enables financial institutions to enhance efficiency and respond swiftly to market demands. This automation allows for increased transaction throughput while reducing costs and processing times, making it easier for banks and finance companies to collaborate and operate effectively across their front office teams. CapitalStream has significantly impacted business, commercial, equipment, and real estate finance operations for a growing number of prestigious financial institutions.
Eritmo.com operates an internet-based platform dedicated to Latin music, serving as a virtual community for enthusiasts of the genre. The site offers music downloads, e-commerce opportunities, and a variety of related content and services. By developing, marketing, and distributing Latin music, news, and entertainment online, Eritmo.com promotes both emerging and established artists. The platform also supports artists by hosting high-tech web pages for fan clubs and providing quality editorial content, thereby enhancing the visibility and reach of Latin music talent globally.
Obongo provides e-commerce solutions such as tools to remember passwords, compare prices, fill out forms, receive e-shopping rebates, and allow email forwarding. It offers Obongo Companion, a browser assistant that enables shopping for users, and generates shopping carts for websites. Obongo’s web service also allows users to store their passwords, credit card numbers, and shipping addresses in one place. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
Ninth House Network is the developer of a powerful online system that is revolutionizing the way companies learn. The Network allows employees to learn--and do--at the same time without leaving their desks. Best of all, it allows companies to compete in the ever-accelerating, knowledge-based economy.
DeRemate operates as an online consumer-to-consumer trading platform in Latin America, enabling users to buy and sell a diverse range of products and services. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the platform features both an interactive auction system and a fixed price option. Users can trade items such as electronics, music, collectibles, travel services, toys, automobiles, food, and real estate. Additionally, DeRemate manages DePagos.com, a payment platform that facilitates online transactions. The company has a presence in several countries, including the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico. As of 2008, it operates as a subsidiary of Mercadolibre, Inc.
Archipelago is an open all-electronic stock exchange in the United States for trading in [New York Stock Exchange](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/new-york-stock-exchange), [Nasdaq](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/nasdaq), [American Stock Exchange](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/american-stock-exchange), and Pacific Exchange-listed stocks. It has trading platforms that link traders to multiple U.S. market centers without market intermediaries and provides customers with electronic execution and open, direct, and anonymous market access. Archipelago provides informational and decision-making tools, including market data on a summary basis to its customers, while offering issuers a venue to list their equity securities, exchange-traded funds, and other structured products. In addition, it provides agency brokerage services to institutional customers seeking to access ArcaEx and other U.S. market centers electronically. Archipelago was founded in 1996, and in 2007, it was acquired by NYSE Group.
enCommerce is an email marketing platform that provides its users with comprehensive managed email solutions. It helps individuals and businesses increase revenue. The platform offers campaign design, delivery monitoring, custom newsletter design, list management, blacklist monitoring, campaign optimization, dedicated servers and IPs, and many other services. enCommerce was launched in 1995 and is based in Santa Clara, California.
IPG Photonics Corporation specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-performance fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, and diode lasers for a wide range of applications across various industries. Its product offerings include high-power lasers, pulsed lasers, and specialty fiber amplifiers, which are utilized primarily in materials processing, telecommunications, and medical applications. The company's laser solutions are particularly prominent in manufacturing processes such as cutting, welding, marking, and micro-processing. IPG Photonics serves a global market, with significant revenue generated from customers in China, North America, Japan, and Germany. The company markets its products through a direct sales force and partnerships with independent sales representatives and distributors. Founded in 1990 and based in Oxford, Massachusetts, IPG Photonics has established itself as a leader in the laser manufacturing sector, providing innovative solutions that replace traditional technologies and enable new applications.
Data Critical Corporation specializes in developing communication and information systems that utilize wireless and internet technology, along with proprietary software, to facilitate access to essential health information. The company focuses on creating telemedicine solutions for healthcare professionals, enabling the retrieval and transmission of critical healthcare data, including patient vital signs and diagnostic information, from remote locations. Their systems are designed to operate effectively both within and outside hospital environments, enhancing the ability of healthcare providers to monitor and respond to patient needs.
Verisign operates the infrastructure for the .com, .net, .tv, .cc, .name, .jobs, .edu and .gov top-level domains, as well as two of the world’s 13 Internet root servers A and J, managing and protecting the DNS infrastructure for some 121 million domain names and processing more than 77 billion Internet queries daily. Verisign’s infrastructure assurance services, including Managed DNS, DDoS Protection and iDefense Security Intelligence, help to ensure online businesses are as available as the Web itself.
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New Era Technologies is a U.S.-based R&D technology company. The company develops markets and supports application integration software and provides application integration services. The company’s main product is NeoNet, software that facilitates the rapid and efficient deployment and ongoing maintenance of application integration across the enterprise. The company was acquired by Sybase in 2001. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Colorado.
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