SAS Investors was a venture capital firm based in New York City, established in January 2001, that specialized in seed and early-stage investments primarily in technology companies located in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the United States. The firm focused on states such as New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Typically, SAS Investors made initial investments of up to $1.25 million, with a total commitment of up to $3 million over the life cycle of a portfolio company. It preferred to be the first institutional investor in its target companies and often sought co-investment opportunities. The firm aimed to support unique and defensible technology ventures by leveraging its resources and experience to assist portfolio companies in developing effective go-to-market strategies, understanding industry dynamics, and maximizing the potential of their intellectual property. SAS Investors, backed by notable venture capital firms, positioned itself as a leading supporter of core technology companies in its targeted regions. However, it is no longer actively investing.
VisibleGains Inc. is a technology company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, founded in 2004. It specializes in developing applications that enhance communication between businesses and their customers. The company's primary offerings include Postwire, which allows users to create private web pages for clients to share videos, photos, web links, and documents, and VideoApps, which provides interactive landing page videos. VisibleGains also integrates its applications with various marketing automation platforms, email marketing, customer relationship management systems, and tools for sales tracking and event marketing. Originally known as PermissionTV, Inc., the company rebranded to VisibleGains in October 2009 to better reflect its focus on improving marketing communications.
Enpirion
Series E in 2009
Enpirion designs and manufactures a range of innovative switch-mode DC-DC converters that integrate inductors, distinguishing their products in the power management sector. By addressing common issues related to inductor layout and placement, Enpirion enhances reliability while minimizing footprint, component count, and noise in power conversion. Their chipsets cater to a variety of applications, including high-volume consumer electronics such as mobile phones, portable gaming devices, and personal media players, as well as data networking, telecommunications, and computing systems. The company focuses on delivering high-frequency, high-efficiency power management solutions that meet stringent power requirements, facilitating the development of stable and efficient electronic systems.
Motionbox
Series C in 2009
Motionbox is a video sharing service that offers a range of features designed to enhance the user experience in video editing and sharing. Users can upload full video files, which the platform transcodes to reduce file size while retaining the original files for download or DVD purchase. Motionbox's editing capabilities allow users to manipulate videos extensively, including linking multiple files and creating mashups with public or shared videos. The service supports deep tagging, enabling users to tag specific portions of their videos for easier navigation. Since March 2008, Motionbox has supported high-definition video, and it offers a subscription-based Premium service that includes HD playback, unlimited storage, and download options. Additionally, it provides a Professional video hosting solution tailored for small businesses and organizations.
Motionbox
Series B in 2007
Motionbox is a video sharing service that offers a range of features designed to enhance the user experience in video editing and sharing. Users can upload full video files, which the platform transcodes to reduce file size while retaining the original files for download or DVD purchase. Motionbox's editing capabilities allow users to manipulate videos extensively, including linking multiple files and creating mashups with public or shared videos. The service supports deep tagging, enabling users to tag specific portions of their videos for easier navigation. Since March 2008, Motionbox has supported high-definition video, and it offers a subscription-based Premium service that includes HD playback, unlimited storage, and download options. Additionally, it provides a Professional video hosting solution tailored for small businesses and organizations.
VisibleGains
Series C in 2007
VisibleGains Inc. is a technology company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, founded in 2004. It specializes in developing applications that enhance communication between businesses and their customers. The company's primary offerings include Postwire, which allows users to create private web pages for clients to share videos, photos, web links, and documents, and VideoApps, which provides interactive landing page videos. VisibleGains also integrates its applications with various marketing automation platforms, email marketing, customer relationship management systems, and tools for sales tracking and event marketing. Originally known as PermissionTV, Inc., the company rebranded to VisibleGains in October 2009 to better reflect its focus on improving marketing communications.
PermissionTV
Series C in 2007
PermissionTV provides a flexible online video platform for brand marketers and advertisers, media companies and publishers, as well as their agencies, content producers, and technology providers.
Backfence
Venture Round in 2006
Backfence, Inc. is a company that specializes in building and operating advertising-supported, hyperlocal community websites. Founded in 2004 and based in McLean, Virginia, Backfence enables its users to generate a variety of virtual content, including blogs, wikis, calendars, and photo galleries. The platform incorporates do-it-yourself advertising tools and related technologies, allowing local communities in the United States to access relevant information. In addition to user-generated content, Backfence's websites feature advertisements, online classifieds, and yellow pages listings, creating a comprehensive local resource for its members.
Motionbox
Series A in 2006
Motionbox is a video sharing service that offers a range of features designed to enhance the user experience in video editing and sharing. Users can upload full video files, which the platform transcodes to reduce file size while retaining the original files for download or DVD purchase. Motionbox's editing capabilities allow users to manipulate videos extensively, including linking multiple files and creating mashups with public or shared videos. The service supports deep tagging, enabling users to tag specific portions of their videos for easier navigation. Since March 2008, Motionbox has supported high-definition video, and it offers a subscription-based Premium service that includes HD playback, unlimited storage, and download options. Additionally, it provides a Professional video hosting solution tailored for small businesses and organizations.
CebaTech
Series C in 2006
CebaTech, Inc. designs, develops, and licenses high-value silicon intellectual property (IP) cores. The company focuses on delivering hardware solutions that accelerate data and storage networking applications. Its products include CebaRIP cores, such as a family of advanced encryption standard IP cores that provide hardware encryption and decryption to meet data security needs; data deflate cores; and LZRW3, MD5, and SHA-1 cores, which are direct hardware embodiment of original software implementations that enable FPGA or ASIC solutions for data compression and decompression, and cryptographic hash functions. The company also provides software models for virtual prototyping cards and cores, as well as for early pre-hardware integration, test, performance analysis, and low-end performance application code. In addition, the company provides custom IP services, such as customer-specified features for CebaIP Cores; customer-specified IP development; and select turnkey FPGA or ASIC development services. Further, the company develops tunable silicon IP cores to accelerate the realization of software algorithms in silicon to boost the productivity of engineering teams focused on advanced SoC, ASIC, and FPGA systems design. CebaTech, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is based in Eatontown, New Jersey.
Enpirion
Series C in 2006
Enpirion designs and manufactures a range of innovative switch-mode DC-DC converters that integrate inductors, distinguishing their products in the power management sector. By addressing common issues related to inductor layout and placement, Enpirion enhances reliability while minimizing footprint, component count, and noise in power conversion. Their chipsets cater to a variety of applications, including high-volume consumer electronics such as mobile phones, portable gaming devices, and personal media players, as well as data networking, telecommunications, and computing systems. The company focuses on delivering high-frequency, high-efficiency power management solutions that meet stringent power requirements, facilitating the development of stable and efficient electronic systems.
Lightspeed Audio Labs
Seed Round in 2006
Lightspeed Audio Labs, Inc. is based in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, and specializes in developing a media collaboration platform designed for musicians. This platform facilitates real-time online collaboration, enabling artists to create and produce audio content together over the Internet.
Multispectral Imaging
Series B in 2005
Multispectral Imaging, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies infrared imaging detectors and arrays. The company provides technologies for night vision and thermal-imaging products. Its solutions include infrared imaging array detector modules that use microelectromechanical sensor and ROIC technologies to produce detectors with sensitivities; and microcantilever detector technologies, which enable detector sensitivities to the infrared detection approach. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Parsippany, New Jersey with a branch office in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. As of April 4, 2008, Multispectral Imaging, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Agiltron, Inc.
VisibleGains
Series B in 2005
VisibleGains Inc. is a technology company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, founded in 2004. It specializes in developing applications that enhance communication between businesses and their customers. The company's primary offerings include Postwire, which allows users to create private web pages for clients to share videos, photos, web links, and documents, and VideoApps, which provides interactive landing page videos. VisibleGains also integrates its applications with various marketing automation platforms, email marketing, customer relationship management systems, and tools for sales tracking and event marketing. Originally known as PermissionTV, Inc., the company rebranded to VisibleGains in October 2009 to better reflect its focus on improving marketing communications.
Textronics
Series A in 2005
Textronics, Inc. specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of wearable textile sensor components and apparel designed for fitness and health monitoring. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company produces soft textile sensors that detect the electrical activity of the body and elastic yarns that serve as foundational fibers for conductive and optical fabric structures. Textronics also offers nano-composite elastomeric polymers, elastic conductive ribbons for electronic integration, and heart-sensing sports bras. Its products are designed to capture physiological data and can be seamlessly integrated into everyday clothing. The company’s technology is utilized across various sectors, including sports, health and wellness, military, public safety, home textiles, personal electronics, and industrial markets. Additionally, Textronics provides a developer's kit featuring textile electrodes for designers and researchers to create interactive wearable prototypes. As of November 2008, Textronics operates as a subsidiary of Adidas International B.V.
Protonex Technology
Series C in 2005
Protonex Technology specializes in the development and manufacturing of portable fuel cell products and intelligent power management systems, catering to both military and commercial markets. The company aims to enhance energy efficiency and operational flexibility for military applications by providing mission-critical equipment. Protonex's innovative power solutions present significant advantages over traditional batteries and generators, addressing the evolving demands for portable power in various sectors.
PermissionTV
Series B in 2005
PermissionTV provides a flexible online video platform for brand marketers and advertisers, media companies and publishers, as well as their agencies, content producers, and technology providers.
Velox Semiconductor
Series A in 2005
Velox Semiconductor Corporation manufactures gallium nitride power semiconductors. The company offers gallium nitride transistors and diodes; and schottky rectifiers, which are used in power factor correction, switch mode power supplies, and freewheeling diode applications. It serves the power supply industry, as well as automotive, industrial, computer, and telecom markets. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Somerset, New Jersey.
Tacit Networks
Series C in 2005
Tacit Networks, Inc. is a provider of wide area file services and network optimization solutions, catering primarily to branch offices and remote users. Established in 2000 and headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey, the company specializes in its IShared product line, which assists businesses in consolidating, accelerating, and managing information. Tacit Networks offers a range of services including file management, exchange, networking, web, and print services. Its products are available both directly to clients and through a network of integrated reseller partners. In 2006, Tacit Networks was acquired by Packeteer, Inc.
CebaTech
Series B in 2005
CebaTech, Inc. designs, develops, and licenses high-value silicon intellectual property (IP) cores. The company focuses on delivering hardware solutions that accelerate data and storage networking applications. Its products include CebaRIP cores, such as a family of advanced encryption standard IP cores that provide hardware encryption and decryption to meet data security needs; data deflate cores; and LZRW3, MD5, and SHA-1 cores, which are direct hardware embodiment of original software implementations that enable FPGA or ASIC solutions for data compression and decompression, and cryptographic hash functions. The company also provides software models for virtual prototyping cards and cores, as well as for early pre-hardware integration, test, performance analysis, and low-end performance application code. In addition, the company provides custom IP services, such as customer-specified features for CebaIP Cores; customer-specified IP development; and select turnkey FPGA or ASIC development services. Further, the company develops tunable silicon IP cores to accelerate the realization of software algorithms in silicon to boost the productivity of engineering teams focused on advanced SoC, ASIC, and FPGA systems design. CebaTech, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is based in Eatontown, New Jersey.
Protonex Technology
Series B in 2005
Protonex Technology specializes in the development and manufacturing of portable fuel cell products and intelligent power management systems, catering to both military and commercial markets. The company aims to enhance energy efficiency and operational flexibility for military applications by providing mission-critical equipment. Protonex's innovative power solutions present significant advantages over traditional batteries and generators, addressing the evolving demands for portable power in various sectors.
Enpirion
Series B in 2004
Enpirion designs and manufactures a range of innovative switch-mode DC-DC converters that integrate inductors, distinguishing their products in the power management sector. By addressing common issues related to inductor layout and placement, Enpirion enhances reliability while minimizing footprint, component count, and noise in power conversion. Their chipsets cater to a variety of applications, including high-volume consumer electronics such as mobile phones, portable gaming devices, and personal media players, as well as data networking, telecommunications, and computing systems. The company focuses on delivering high-frequency, high-efficiency power management solutions that meet stringent power requirements, facilitating the development of stable and efficient electronic systems.
PermissionTV
Series A in 2004
PermissionTV provides a flexible online video platform for brand marketers and advertisers, media companies and publishers, as well as their agencies, content producers, and technology providers.
Protonex Technology
Series A in 2004
Protonex Technology specializes in the development and manufacturing of portable fuel cell products and intelligent power management systems, catering to both military and commercial markets. The company aims to enhance energy efficiency and operational flexibility for military applications by providing mission-critical equipment. Protonex's innovative power solutions present significant advantages over traditional batteries and generators, addressing the evolving demands for portable power in various sectors.
HydroGlobe
Series A in 2003
HydroGlobe is an innovative environmental company specializing in the development of advanced water filtration products aimed at removing heavy metals, including arsenic, from drinking and groundwater. The company offers patent-pending solutions that efficiently address high concentrations of contaminants at a significantly lower cost than traditional technologies. HydroGlobe's products are designed to cater to both individual consumers and industrial applications, ensuring effective and affordable treatment of contaminated water sources.
Tacit Networks
Series A in 2002
Tacit Networks, Inc. is a provider of wide area file services and network optimization solutions, catering primarily to branch offices and remote users. Established in 2000 and headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey, the company specializes in its IShared product line, which assists businesses in consolidating, accelerating, and managing information. Tacit Networks offers a range of services including file management, exchange, networking, web, and print services. Its products are available both directly to clients and through a network of integrated reseller partners. In 2006, Tacit Networks was acquired by Packeteer, Inc.
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