BancBoston Ventures

Centric Software, Inc. specializes in web-based product lifecycle management (PLM) software designed to streamline product development and enhance time-to-market for various industries, including fashion, retail, footwear, and consumer goods. Its flagship platform, Centric 8, offers comprehensive tools for managing critical business processes such as sourcing, quality management, and collection management. The company also provides the Centric Visual Innovation Platform (VIP), which facilitates visual decision-making through digital boards for touch-enabled devices. Additionally, Centric Software caters to small businesses with its Centric SMB packages, incorporating innovative technology and industry insights. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Campbell, California, Centric Software operates globally, with offices in major cities across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company has received several industry accolades, reflecting its leadership in PLM solutions.

Cloverleaf Communications Inc. provides Intelligent Storage Networking (iSN) management system products. Its plug-and-play iSN systems provide visibility and management of a company's storage network assets, utilization, and processes, delivering centralized heterogeneous storage management, business continuity, and scaling of assets. The company serves enterprise-class end-users, service providers, and system integrators/partners. It delivers its product to customers both direct and through a channel of system integration partners located in North America and Europe. Cloverleaf Communications Inc. was founded in 2001 and is based in Woodbury, New York with a development office in Israel.

ChipWrights, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that focuses on innovative digital and visual signal processing for embedded video and audio applications. The company specializes in creating all-in-one high-definition solutions, particularly System-on-a-Chip (SoC) devices, which integrate complete systems onto a single chip. ChipWrights’ fully programmable, low-cost, and high-performance SoCs are well-suited for the digital imaging and video markets, featuring a vector DSP that maximizes parallelism for image data processing. The design of the instruction set and data access mechanisms is optimized for image and video tasks, enhancing efficiency. As product life cycles shorten and requirements become more complex, ChipWrights emphasizes the advantages of programmable solutions over fixed-function ASICs. The company provides a comprehensive suite of development tools, reference boards, and application libraries to support its chips, while fostering a network of third-party developers to create innovative imaging products based on its platform.

Papa Gino's is a web and mobile-based online food ordering platform that provides a wide range of authentic Italian taste pizzas for individuals. Papa Gino's uses ingredients such as locally-milled hard winter wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, and oil to make pizzas and the specially crafted tomato sauce is made from vine-ripened California crushed tomatoes. Their signature blend of three premium cheeses for an authentic pizza is also used in the process. It offers its users with catering and delivery services as well as gluten free food for a healthy lifestyle. The company allows its users to send personalized eGift cards that individuals can select the layout of the card as well. Papa Gino's was launched in 1961 by Michael Valerio and the company is based in the United States.

Cloverleaf Communications Inc. provides Intelligent Storage Networking (iSN) management system products. Its plug-and-play iSN systems provide visibility and management of a company's storage network assets, utilization, and processes, delivering centralized heterogeneous storage management, business continuity, and scaling of assets. The company serves enterprise-class end-users, service providers, and system integrators/partners. It delivers its product to customers both direct and through a channel of system integration partners located in North America and Europe. Cloverleaf Communications Inc. was founded in 2001 and is based in Woodbury, New York with a development office in Israel.

Acusphere, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company based in Watertown, Massachusetts, focused on developing and commercializing cardiovascular drugs. Its primary product, Imagify, is an injectable suspension of perflubutane polymer microspheres used for evaluating myocardial perfusion and detecting coronary artery disease. The company is currently seeking regulatory approval for Imagify in Europe and is negotiating a Special Protocol Assessment with the FDA for an additional trial necessary for U.S. approval. Acusphere's proprietary porous microparticle technology has also facilitated the development of three other drugs in clinical trials: AI-525 for acute pain, AI-850 for oncology, and AI-128 for asthma. AI-525 and AI-850 were sold in transactions totaling $31 million, while AI-128 was developed in collaboration with Elan, which contributed $7.5 million to the program. Acusphere's technology holds promise for creating a diverse range of new drugs through the reformulation of hydrophobic compounds and the development of sustained-release formulations.

ChipWrights, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that focuses on innovative digital and visual signal processing for embedded video and audio applications. The company specializes in creating all-in-one high-definition solutions, particularly System-on-a-Chip (SoC) devices, which integrate complete systems onto a single chip. ChipWrights’ fully programmable, low-cost, and high-performance SoCs are well-suited for the digital imaging and video markets, featuring a vector DSP that maximizes parallelism for image data processing. The design of the instruction set and data access mechanisms is optimized for image and video tasks, enhancing efficiency. As product life cycles shorten and requirements become more complex, ChipWrights emphasizes the advantages of programmable solutions over fixed-function ASICs. The company provides a comprehensive suite of development tools, reference boards, and application libraries to support its chips, while fostering a network of third-party developers to create innovative imaging products based on its platform.

Centive is dedicated to providing technology solutions that automate incentive compensation management. The company aims to transform traditional sales compensation processes, which often involve basic commission calculations, into strategic tools that enhance sales performance. By offering on-demand solutions for sales compensation and performance management, Centive seeks to streamline these processes, enabling organizations to better align their compensation strategies with overall business goals.

"Incentive Systems is the industry pioneer and leader in the Enterprise Incentive Management marketplace, which is predicted by AMR to grow rapidly, reaching an annual market size of $2 billion in software revenue alone in 2005, and is also the first software company in which Thomas Weisel Capital Partners, LP made a private equity investment," said Alan Menkes, partner, co-director of private equity for Thomas Weisel Partners LLC. "Since their initial investment, Incentive Systems has continued to deliver industry-leading technology and services to the marketplace, and has seen tremendous growth in demand for its solutions, among both public and private organizations, across several industries. The company is on track to reach its goal of profitability in the near-term, and they were delighted by the oppornity to lead this round and further strengthen their partnership with Incentive Systems."

ChipWrights, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that focuses on innovative digital and visual signal processing for embedded video and audio applications. The company specializes in creating all-in-one high-definition solutions, particularly System-on-a-Chip (SoC) devices, which integrate complete systems onto a single chip. ChipWrights’ fully programmable, low-cost, and high-performance SoCs are well-suited for the digital imaging and video markets, featuring a vector DSP that maximizes parallelism for image data processing. The design of the instruction set and data access mechanisms is optimized for image and video tasks, enhancing efficiency. As product life cycles shorten and requirements become more complex, ChipWrights emphasizes the advantages of programmable solutions over fixed-function ASICs. The company provides a comprehensive suite of development tools, reference boards, and application libraries to support its chips, while fostering a network of third-party developers to create innovative imaging products based on its platform.

AccessLan, the Silicon Valley pioneer of PacketLoop, is a leading provider of business-focused and carrier-class access equipment for Integrated Communications Providers (ICPs). PacketLoop delivers the next generation of packet-based, local loop solutions, providing variable rate, multi-service intelligent infrastructure with Internet Scaling Architecture (ISA) enabling the industry’s first Quality-of-Service (QoS) for Internet Protocol (IP) management. It is ideally suited to delivery of packet-based services including: Voice-over-DSL (VoDSL), Internet access; Frame Relay; Virtual Private Network (VPN) and application hosting such as, streaming content and differentiated access services.

Trebia Networks, Inc. is pioneering a breakthrough network processor -- the Storage Network Processor (SNP). Dedicated to delivering high-performance products that facilitate the design of a new generation of network storage systems, Trebia has secured over $40 million in start-up funding from leading Venture Partners. Incorporated in July 2000, Trebia Networks is based in Acton, in the middle of Massachusetts's high-tech corridor.

Viewlocity Technologies, founded in 1999, specializes in supply chain management software, serving sectors such as aerospace, automotive, retail, and manufacturing. The company is recognized for its solutions that enhance supply chain visibility and control, consistently ranking highly in visibility and event management categories. Viewlocity's software encompasses various functionalities, including supply chain design, order lifecycle management, inventory management, and supplier management. By leveraging impact analysis algorithms and automated problem resolution workflows, its solutions help clients lower logistics and inventory costs while improving customer responsiveness. The company pioneered the integration of alerts for agile recovery, emphasizing the importance of situational context in supply chain operations.

Arbinet is a prominent provider of international voice and IP telecommunications solutions tailored for carriers and service providers worldwide. The company supports over 1,100 carriers, combining extensive global reach with advanced platform intelligence, call routing, and robust credit management and settlement capabilities. Its clientele includes a diverse range of established fixed line, mobile, wholesale, and VoIP carriers, as well as calling card services, internet service providers, and content providers. By facilitating the buying and selling of voice and IP capacity, Arbinet enables its customers to optimize service costs, enhance route quality, and expand their market presence without the need for substantial network infrastructure investments.

"Incentive Systems is the industry pioneer and leader in the Enterprise Incentive Management marketplace, which is predicted by AMR to grow rapidly, reaching an annual market size of $2 billion in software revenue alone in 2005, and is also the first software company in which Thomas Weisel Capital Partners, LP made a private equity investment," said Alan Menkes, partner, co-director of private equity for Thomas Weisel Partners LLC. "Since their initial investment, Incentive Systems has continued to deliver industry-leading technology and services to the marketplace, and has seen tremendous growth in demand for its solutions, among both public and private organizations, across several industries. The company is on track to reach its goal of profitability in the near-term, and they were delighted by the oppornity to lead this round and further strengthen their partnership with Incentive Systems."

FlightTime.com, formerly Flight Time Corporation, becomes The Global Aviation Network with the acquisition of Wyvern Ltd. and Mach-1. Since 1985, FlightTime.com has specialized in providing premium air charter to travelers worldwide. FlightTime.com’s expert knowledge of global air transportation has made us the leading provider of air charter services worldwide. FlightTime.com’s extensive presence with offices in Boston, New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles, London, Amsterdam, Bremen, and Milan puts us in a unique position to ensure that even the most complex travel missions, whether domestic or international, are a success. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, February 2, 2000 Flight Time Corporation, the global leader in air charter, today announced it will acquire Wyvern Ltd., an industry-leading safety and compliance auditing firm, and MACH-1 Software Corporation, a provider of aviation enterprise management software, and rename the company FlightTime.com. FlightTime.com will leverage the well-known safety and superior technology components associated with Wyvern and MACH-1 with the company’s existing e-commerce site AirCharter.com to create the first, audited global aviation network. FlightTime.com also announced it has received substantial financial backing from Southeast Interactive Technology Funds (SEI) and BancBoston Ventures to fund the company’s rapid growth, extensive future technology investments and commitment toward the marketing and distribution of charter going forward. “Until now, the charter industry has lacked a single one-stop resource to find and book aircraft from an aviation network, ” said Robert McBride, president of FlightTime.com. “With these acquisitions and new funds, FlightTime.com will integrate global supply and distribution to create an “end-to-end” network built on a single platform, providing real-time access to a global fleet of audited aircraft residing on a single, intelligent system via the Internet.” The acquisition of Wyvern Ltd. is one component of FlightTime.com’s move to create a seamless and fully integrated solution for the aviation industry by using the company’s extensive expertise and objective information on the safety, quality and service of specific aircraft and operators on four continents. The comprehensive standards of performance provided by Wyvern cover areas of operations, auditing, management and administration, flight operations and maintenance. Wyvern Ltd. will operate independently of FlightTime.com as a wholly-owned subsidiary. “Wyvern reinforces FlightTime.com’s commitment to providing a world-class aviation solution,” said Walter Lamon, III, president of Wyvern Ltd. “They intend to extend the network aggressively over the next eighteen months as part of their goal to create a fully audited network.” “Incorporating Wyvern data into the FlightTime.com business is an important step in their ability to offer global access to the most credible and reliable safety information in the aviation industry, ” said Jane McBride, founder and chief executive officer of Flight Time. “Their clients depend on operators cleared by Wyvern, which is synonymous with quality, safety and reliability.” MACH-1’s advanced technology and design will provide the technological infrastructure for FlightTime.com. MACH-1 is the most advanced software product available to the general and business aviation market that integrates a variety of complex aviation software functions into a seamless system, increasing productivity, supporting extensive business and industry intelligence, and eliminating data-entry duplication. With the acquisition, FlightTime.com has purchased the exclusive global aviation rights to use Visual Knowledge™, the proprietary development platform upon which MACH-1 is built. The unique design of FlightTime.com’s web-based program will allow operators using the network to book aircraft from other operators participating in the system.

Paceline Systems, of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, an early stage company developing a new class of switching system specifically designed to improve the performance, reliability and manageability of large data centre networks.

Telenisus is a technology firm based in Illinois, founded in 1999, that specializes in providing e-commerce internet solutions. The company offers a comprehensive suite of internet infrastructural services designed to help clients conduct their business securely online. These services include managed hosting tools, information security measures, and virtual private networking facilities, enabling businesses to operate efficiently and safely in the digital environment.

Chinook Communications, the Unified Communications solution for small-to-medium-sized businesses, delivers a complete communications package, including integrated Internet telephone service, direct to business owners. Based in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, WA they help owners of small and mid-sized businesses to access affordable, subscription-based communications services. Choose a Unified Communications solution to integrate all of your communications tools and streamline your business operations. The result is increased employee productivity and satisfaction, improved customer relationships, and an increase to your bottom line. Chinook Communication service packages are customized to meet your company’s needs – whether you have 10 or 500 employees.

B-there is a company based in Westport, Connecticut, specializing in online event management solutions tailored for the meeting, trade show, and convention industries. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services including internet registration, as well as housing and transportation management, aimed at streamlining the planning and execution of events. Through its innovative platform, B-there helps organizations effectively manage various aspects of their events, enhancing the overall experience for both organizers and attendees.

3PLex.com is an online logistics service provider that enhances productivity across the transportation industry by integrating the expertise of third-party logistics (3PL) companies with the advantages of Internet-based logistics solutions. Founded in 1999 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the platform offers 3PLs immediate access to cost-effective online load-matching and automation tools, thereby facilitating efficiency improvements. Unlike other logistics websites that aim to eliminate the role of 3PLs by connecting shippers and carriers directly, 3PLex.com focuses on fostering collaboration among these parties. This approach enables member companies to improve their productivity and expand their operations by facilitating the movement of goods in a more economical, straightforward, and reliable manner. 3PLex.com is currently owned by IBM.

MeshNetworks is a wireless mesh networking company that develops technology and products for rapidly-deployed, self-creating wireless mobile networks. The company creates communications systems with a proprietary technology named QDMA (Quadrature Division Multiple Access), primarily for public safety and municipal networks. It also sells a chip for QDMA as well as software that adds mesh capabilities to standard Wi-Fi products. MeshNetworks is primarily focused on the public safety sector, announcing deployments of its technology in municipalities throughout the country, including Florida, Minnesota, Oregon, and Texas. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Maitland, Florida. It was acquired by Motorola in 2004.

Centric Software, Inc. specializes in web-based product lifecycle management (PLM) software designed to streamline product development and enhance time-to-market for various industries, including fashion, retail, footwear, and consumer goods. Its flagship platform, Centric 8, offers comprehensive tools for managing critical business processes such as sourcing, quality management, and collection management. The company also provides the Centric Visual Innovation Platform (VIP), which facilitates visual decision-making through digital boards for touch-enabled devices. Additionally, Centric Software caters to small businesses with its Centric SMB packages, incorporating innovative technology and industry insights. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Campbell, California, Centric Software operates globally, with offices in major cities across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company has received several industry accolades, reflecting its leadership in PLM solutions.

Microbia an industrial biotechnology company, engages in the development, production, and commercialization of specialty ingredients and biomaterials utilizing fermentation technology. Its products include carotenoids, specialty ingredients, biopolymers, and other biomaterials. The company has a strategic alliance with Tate & Lyle Investments, Ltd. to develop and commercialize fermentation-derived renewable ingredients.

Gomez, a division of Compuware, specializes in optimizing the performance, availability, and quality of web and mobile applications. The Gomez platform offers a comprehensive suite of on-demand solutions, including web load testing, performance management, cross-browser testing, and business analysis. This platform tests and measures applications from an "outside-in" perspective, utilizing a global network of over 100,000 locations to assess performance across various users, browsers, devices, and geographies. When paired with Compuware Vantage, Gomez provides a unique solution for enhancing application performance across both enterprise systems and the internet. With a diverse client base of over 3,000 organizations, including 12 of the top 20 most visited websites in the United States, Gomez helps businesses increase revenue, foster brand loyalty, and reduce operational costs.

Inflow provides facility-based information technology outsourcing solutions for companies with critical business and network applications.

Modem-Art is an Israeli fables semi-conductor company with the mission of providing programmable, highly integrated, system level silicon solutions to the emerging broadband digital communications markets.

Trebia Networks, Inc. is pioneering a breakthrough network processor -- the Storage Network Processor (SNP). Dedicated to delivering high-performance products that facilitate the design of a new generation of network storage systems, Trebia has secured over $40 million in start-up funding from leading Venture Partners. Incorporated in July 2000, Trebia Networks is based in Acton, in the middle of Massachusetts's high-tech corridor.

Complient Corporation, based in Cleveland, is the nation's premier provider of AED programs and actively manages hundreds of corporate and government AED programs representing more than 3,000 AED devices. Complient trains lay people to save lives and prepares them to respond to commonplace medical emergencies. To date, over 250,000 individuals have been trained on AED operation and CPR by its 150 dedicated full- and part-time trainers on staff covering all 50 states in the United States. Since its inception in 1997, over $50 million in equity venture capital has been invested to develop Complient's web-based technology infrastructure and AED program management service business. For more information, visit www.complient.com.

AccessLan, the Silicon Valley pioneer of PacketLoop, is a leading provider of business-focused and carrier-class access equipment for Integrated Communications Providers (ICPs). PacketLoop delivers the next generation of packet-based, local loop solutions, providing variable rate, multi-service intelligent infrastructure with Internet Scaling Architecture (ISA) enabling the industry’s first Quality-of-Service (QoS) for Internet Protocol (IP) management. It is ideally suited to delivery of packet-based services including: Voice-over-DSL (VoDSL), Internet access; Frame Relay; Virtual Private Network (VPN) and application hosting such as, streaming content and differentiated access services.

Qpass is a U.S.-based software provider that focuses on digital commerce solutions for wireless carriers and network operators. Established in 1997, the company specializes in managing the complete lifecycle of business systems and value-added data services, including content partner relationships, authentication, transaction management, access control, billing, settlement, and customer care. Initially launched as a web payment service, Qpass became known for its innovative approach to e-commerce by allowing merchants to share a full system that appeared integrated with their own sites. In 2004, Qpass expanded its capabilities by acquiring Altamedius, a European payment provider, enhancing its offerings for mobile commerce clients. In 2006, Qpass was acquired by Amdocs Ltd., enabling it to further develop its platform for managing digital goods and services across mobile, VoIP, and Wi-Fi networks.

NetNumina Solutions is a 2nd generation e-business systems integrator focused on creating mission-critical Internet solutions.

Enigma is a developer of software for the management and maintenance of large and complex equipment often found in industrial machinery. Enigma’s software handles the maintenance of databases containing large stores of technical components including heavy industrial equipment, aircraft spare parts and components, mechanical equipment and the like. The software is designed to help manage the maintenance of a product throughout the course of its lifecycle, from the moment it comes off the assembly line all the way through to its installation. Enigma is used in companies throughout the world with client’s including Ford and FedEx to name a few.

Digital Broadband was created around the notion of doing things differently. Doing things better, faster and less expensively. Their mission as the country's premier Broadband Communications Provider is to transform the way businesses work and communicate.

Dirty Water Integrated is a Health, Wellness and Fitness company.

NuGenesis Technologies specializes in software solutions for scientific data management systems (SDMS) tailored for science-based industries. The company's software enables laboratory professionals to streamline their operations by automating various data management and retrieval tasks. Key features include real-time archiving of raw data, automated creation of compound documents, and immediate online access to diverse laboratory information. Additionally, the software enhances the efficiency of electronic submission processes and document preparation, while ensuring seamless integration with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). This focus on automation and accessibility allows scientists to concentrate on their core research activities.

Skila is an internet company providing business intelligence and eKnowledge solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Telenisus is a technology firm based in Illinois, founded in 1999, that specializes in providing e-commerce internet solutions. The company offers a comprehensive suite of internet infrastructural services designed to help clients conduct their business securely online. These services include managed hosting tools, information security measures, and virtual private networking facilities, enabling businesses to operate efficiently and safely in the digital environment.

EC Cubed, recognized by ComputerWorld as one of the "Top 100 Emerging Companies to Watch in 2000," is revolutionizing the development and delivery of dynamic B2B e-Commerce solutions. We enable true B2B e-Commerce -- the seamless interconnection of externalized business processes and technologies with an ever-changing landscape of customers, suppliers, and trading partners.

Endurance International Group provides small businesses with products and technology to establish and build their web presence, get found in online search, and connect with customers through social media, email marketing, and more. The Endurance family of brands includes Constant Contact, Bluehost, HostGator, iPage, Domain.com, BigRock, SiteBuilder, and SinglePlatform, among others. Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Endurance employs more than 4,000 people across the United States, Brazil, India, and the Netherlands.

A large broadband service provider focused on providing digital subscriber line services

B-there is a company based in Westport, Connecticut, specializing in online event management solutions tailored for the meeting, trade show, and convention industries. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services including internet registration, as well as housing and transportation management, aimed at streamlining the planning and execution of events. Through its innovative platform, B-there helps organizations effectively manage various aspects of their events, enhancing the overall experience for both organizers and attendees.

Myteam.com is the online center for amateur sports and is the world's first Internet site dedicated to serving the needs of the sports family and the entire amateur sports community - players, parents, coaches, league administrators and fans. Everyone who joins myteam.com receives a free secure, personal home page, where information is automatically updated from all his or her teams and leagues. Personal home pages stay with members season-to-season, sport-to-sport, year-to-year.

Esurg.com, the most comprehensive and trusted online source for medical, surgical and pharmaceutical supplies and information. They designed Their Web site for the growing number of physician practices and clinics working outside traditional hospital settings — to give them an edge in the increasingly complex business of medicine.

CB Technologies, Inc. (www.cbtech.com), is a leading provider of electronic data capture, e-business consulting, and integration services to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, with 128 employees in its headquarters in West Chester, Pennsylvania and Boston, Massachusetts. Inc. Magazine named the firm one of the 500 fastest growing privately held companies in America for the past two consecutive years. Applications created by CB are currently in use at leading pharmaceutical/healthcare companies and support thousands of users worldwide.

Personic is founded and run by Ankesh Kumar, a seasoned Staffing and Software Professional. Personic specializes in finding the hard to fill positions, the positions that other companies cannot fill. Through Their extensive network They search and screen candidates to find the right person to help your company move forward. They work predominately in IT contract positions.

Build-Online.com is an online business-to-business e-commerce platform tailored for the European construction industry. The site serves as a marketplace where building materials and services can be purchased, facilitating seamless transactions between suppliers and buyers. It also features a project collaboration tool that links all parties involved in construction projects, allowing users to manage every stage of the process online, from design and tender to building and maintenance. The management team boasts significant experience in both the construction sector and e-commerce, with President Brian Moran having over 13 years in commercial contracting and project development across Europe, and CEO Mark Suster bringing expertise from his tenure as a senior e-commerce strategist at Andersen Consulting.

HotRail is an internet infrastructure company founded in 1993 and headquartered in California. Specializing in the development of advanced high-speed interconnect technologies, the company offers solutions that include smart switched fabrics. As a fabless semiconductor firm, HotRail focuses on mixed signal and complex digital logic design, providing innovative products to enhance connectivity for its clients.

"Incentive Systems is the industry pioneer and leader in the Enterprise Incentive Management marketplace, which is predicted by AMR to grow rapidly, reaching an annual market size of $2 billion in software revenue alone in 2005, and is also the first software company in which Thomas Weisel Capital Partners, LP made a private equity investment," said Alan Menkes, partner, co-director of private equity for Thomas Weisel Partners LLC. "Since their initial investment, Incentive Systems has continued to deliver industry-leading technology and services to the marketplace, and has seen tremendous growth in demand for its solutions, among both public and private organizations, across several industries. The company is on track to reach its goal of profitability in the near-term, and they were delighted by the oppornity to lead this round and further strengthen their partnership with Incentive Systems."

Prologic Corporation is the leading developer of software solutions for the global financial services industry. Their technologies enable financial institutions to quickly deploy solutions for their converging financial services offerings, while also supporting capabilities for increasing profitability, customer acquisition and retention. Through strategic alliances with Microsoft, Compaq Computer Corporation, EDS, Siemens Business Services, CAP Gemini, NRI, CGI, ISM-BC, APAK Systems and other international partners, Prologic’s financial solutions are in use in over 300 financial institutions globally. More than 20 Internet banks use Prologic solutions. 7 of the top 25 largest banks in the world use Prologic products.

Inventa International is an intellectual property firm focused on the protection and internationalization of trademarks, patents, industrial designs, copyrights, and domains. With over 45 years of experience, the firm serves a diverse clientele, ranging from small entrepreneurs and startups to multinational corporations and academic institutions engaged in research and development. Inventa operates through a network of local offices, particularly in Africa, and maintains a broad network of associates to ensure global coverage complemented by local expertise. The firm’s extensive experience allows it to navigate the complexities of various industries, including food and beverages, communications and IT, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, oil and gas, and financial services, thereby providing tailored legal protection strategies for its clients.

Founded in 1989, Oasis Technology Ltd. is a Canadian software company that enables clients and partners in more than 70 countries with industry-leading e-payment payment systems on UNIX and NT platforms. The Oasis family of IST (Information Switching Technology) e-payment products drive a wide range of payment channel networks, including EFT, ATM, POS, and the Internet. Designed for a global client and partner base of financial institutions, major card associations, retailers and third-party providers, Oasis payment products provide a flexible component-based application framework for quick rollout across every major e-payment delivery channel. Mr. David Pasieka is the President of Oasis Technology Ltd. with Mr. John Anzin holding the position of Vice President, Finance.

Gomez, a division of Compuware, specializes in optimizing the performance, availability, and quality of web and mobile applications. The Gomez platform offers a comprehensive suite of on-demand solutions, including web load testing, performance management, cross-browser testing, and business analysis. This platform tests and measures applications from an "outside-in" perspective, utilizing a global network of over 100,000 locations to assess performance across various users, browsers, devices, and geographies. When paired with Compuware Vantage, Gomez provides a unique solution for enhancing application performance across both enterprise systems and the internet. With a diverse client base of over 3,000 organizations, including 12 of the top 20 most visited websites in the United States, Gomez helps businesses increase revenue, foster brand loyalty, and reduce operational costs.

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.

HomeGain.com is a prominent online platform that facilitates connections between real estate agents, brokers, and home buyers and sellers. Established in 1999, it provides users with free services to compare real estate agents, research home values, and explore homes for sale and rent. The platform serves as a valuable resource for REALTORS® by enabling them to promote their services and enhance their business outreach through targeted marketing programs. HomeGain has established itself as a well-visited destination for real estate services, making it a key player in the online real estate market.

Integral Access engages in developing, manufacturing, and marketing network access systems for communication applications, including integrated voice, and data delivery software and equipment.

ZLand.com is a software development company. It develops internet software for small and mid-sized companies. The Company markets an integrated suite of 160 web-based applications that streamline the marketing, commerce, and operational aspects of business. It is an application service provider that develops and runs customer solutions on high-performance, secured servers, and distributes its software and services through a growing franchise network of local e-business consultants in North America, Europe, and Australia. ZLand.com was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in California.

Buildnet offers management software to homebuilders. Its product, BuildNet, Inc. Exchange, provides internet-based procurement, e-commerce, and information services to homebuilders, suppliers, and manufacturers. Buildnet is based in Durham, North Carolina, United States.

LoanCity.com, a large source of online residential mortgage loans for brokers.

Petopia.com said the additional capital will be used to continue to build its business and expand its infrastructure.

Centerpoint Properties is a real estate services firm specializing in industrial property and logistics. Based in San Jose, California, the company focuses on addressing the complex needs of organizations that require transportation-advantaged properties. Centerpoint leverages its expertise to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of its clients' operations, providing tailored solutions that support their logistical and infrastructural requirements. The firm is dedicated to helping businesses optimize their industrial real estate investments, ensuring they can adapt to the evolving demands of the market.

Impresse is a provider of business-to-business e-commerce solutions for the creation and procurement of commercially printed materials. Its services provided corporations and their commercial print suppliers with integrated procurement and collaboration capabilities, industry-specific business intelligence, improved price discovery, corporate systems integration, and complementary services. Impresse is a U.S.-based company that was founded in 1997 by Pravin Kothari.

Nomadix specializes in providing intelligent network devices that facilitate reliable and secure wireless computing and bandwidth management. The company offers a range of solutions designed for public Internet access, catering to businesses of all sizes, including those in hospitality, telecommunications, healthcare, and education. With a proven track record of shipping over 50,000 gateways globally, Nomadix's products enable operators and venue owners to deploy efficient and user-friendly high-speed Internet gateways. Their offerings include guest authentication, network management, reporting, and conference management, which enhance guest and tenant satisfaction by ensuring a high-quality Internet experience.

Integral Access engages in developing, manufacturing, and marketing network access systems for communication applications, including integrated voice, and data delivery software and equipment.

Silknet offered enterprise level customer relationship management software (CRM) designed from the ground up for the internet.

"Incentive Systems is the industry pioneer and leader in the Enterprise Incentive Management marketplace, which is predicted by AMR to grow rapidly, reaching an annual market size of $2 billion in software revenue alone in 2005, and is also the first software company in which Thomas Weisel Capital Partners, LP made a private equity investment," said Alan Menkes, partner, co-director of private equity for Thomas Weisel Partners LLC. "Since their initial investment, Incentive Systems has continued to deliver industry-leading technology and services to the marketplace, and has seen tremendous growth in demand for its solutions, among both public and private organizations, across several industries. The company is on track to reach its goal of profitability in the near-term, and they were delighted by the oppornity to lead this round and further strengthen their partnership with Incentive Systems."

Silknet offered enterprise level customer relationship management software (CRM) designed from the ground up for the internet.

"Incentive Systems is the industry pioneer and leader in the Enterprise Incentive Management marketplace, which is predicted by AMR to grow rapidly, reaching an annual market size of $2 billion in software revenue alone in 2005, and is also the first software company in which Thomas Weisel Capital Partners, LP made a private equity investment," said Alan Menkes, partner, co-director of private equity for Thomas Weisel Partners LLC. "Since their initial investment, Incentive Systems has continued to deliver industry-leading technology and services to the marketplace, and has seen tremendous growth in demand for its solutions, among both public and private organizations, across several industries. The company is on track to reach its goal of profitability in the near-term, and they were delighted by the oppornity to lead this round and further strengthen their partnership with Incentive Systems."

Silknet offered enterprise level customer relationship management software (CRM) designed from the ground up for the internet.