Markpoint Venture Partners

Markpoint Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Allen, Texas, that focuses on making investments in seed stage, early stage, and later stage companies, primarily in the Southwest region of the United States. The firm typically invests between $0.25 million and $1 million as part of a larger funding round, which can range from $1 million to $15 million. Markpoint prefers to co-invest with other venture capital firms and often aims to secure a board seat or act as an observer within its portfolio companies. The investment horizon generally spans three to five years, allowing the firm to support the growth of innovative companies while working closely with leading venture partners to enhance returns for individual accredited investors. Founded in 1996, Markpoint Venture Partners combines its expertise with strategic collaborations to foster the development of promising startups.

Kirk Fichtner

Managing Director

Tex Sekhon

Managing Partner

8 past transactions

Vizionware

Series B in 2007
VizionWare offers audio and video digital interconnect technology solutions for consumer and commercial A/V applications. It offers high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) digital interconnects, fiber optic HDMI interconnects, digital visual interface (DVI) digital interconnects, HDMI-to-DVI digital interconnects, switcher and digital audio synchronizers, integrator-friendly accessory products, HDMI and DVI swivel adapters, HDMI connector locking mounts, and heavy duty cable pull through socks. The company serves home theater, commercial, original equipment manufacturer, and consumer markets. VizionWare was founded in 2004 and is based in Austin, Texas.

X-EMI Inc

Series A in 2005
XEMI has developed a chip that would reduce electromagnetic interference in electronics systems. XEMI expects the funding to take it through its product launch, which is slated for this year. The company is working with several undisclosed major manufacturers and technology vendors that could be sales channels for its products.

Softricity

Series D in 2004
Softricity was a virtualization company that delivered software installed remotely, following users on-demand, enabling high productivity and reducing IT costs. The Softricity Desktop(TM), powered by the SoftGrid(R) Platform & Softricity ZeroTouch(TM), employed the company's patented application virtualization, intelligent on-demand streaming and policy-based management technologies. Softricity was acquired in July 2006.

SyChip

Series C in 2003
SyChip Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFIC) and Chip Scale Modules (CSM) tailored for the wireless internet appliance market. The company's innovative approach emphasizes the creation of highly integrated RF modules that stand out due to their proprietary integration techniques, modular architectures, and advanced Silicon technologies. This unique silicon substrate allows for more predictable RF designs and simplifies the simulation process, resulting in reduced time-to-market, enhanced performance, and improved reliability for its products.

Softricity

Series C in 2002
Softricity was a virtualization company that delivered software installed remotely, following users on-demand, enabling high productivity and reducing IT costs. The Softricity Desktop(TM), powered by the SoftGrid(R) Platform & Softricity ZeroTouch(TM), employed the company's patented application virtualization, intelligent on-demand streaming and policy-based management technologies. Softricity was acquired in July 2006.

SyChip

Series B in 2002
SyChip Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFIC) and Chip Scale Modules (CSM) tailored for the wireless internet appliance market. The company's innovative approach emphasizes the creation of highly integrated RF modules that stand out due to their proprietary integration techniques, modular architectures, and advanced Silicon technologies. This unique silicon substrate allows for more predictable RF designs and simplifies the simulation process, resulting in reduced time-to-market, enhanced performance, and improved reliability for its products.

Airwide Solutions

Series B in 2001
Airwide Solutions is a global leader in providing mobile infrastructure software to enable, enhance and ensure mobile communications for over 70 wireless operators worldwide. Airwide Solutions was founded in 2004 following the merger of Schlumberger Messaging Solutions (MSG) and Taral Networks. Airwide Solutions has a rich tradition of innovation; it sent the first commercial SMS (short message service) in 1992 and deployed the first A2P (application-to-person) MMS push gateway in 2004. Airwide Solutions has regional offices in England, Canada, India, Australia, Singapore and the United States.

Airwide Solutions

Series A in 2000
Airwide Solutions is a global leader in providing mobile infrastructure software to enable, enhance and ensure mobile communications for over 70 wireless operators worldwide. Airwide Solutions was founded in 2004 following the merger of Schlumberger Messaging Solutions (MSG) and Taral Networks. Airwide Solutions has a rich tradition of innovation; it sent the first commercial SMS (short message service) in 1992 and deployed the first A2P (application-to-person) MMS push gateway in 2004. Airwide Solutions has regional offices in England, Canada, India, Australia, Singapore and the United States.
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