Gefinor Capital, founded in 2002 and based in Smiths Parish, Bermuda, specializes in providing flexible debt and minority equity financing to growth-oriented companies. The firm adopts a non-traditional investment approach, targeting innovative businesses that leverage new technologies, unique business models, and disruptive distribution systems. With a long-term investment strategy, Gefinor Capital's team dedicates significant resources to support its portfolio companies, fostering collaboration with management teams and shareholders. The firm manages capital through various funds, including two Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), focusing on sectors such as technology, products, services, and distribution systems.
Anokiwave Inc. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and delivering integrated circuit solutions, primarily focusing on silicon core chip technologies. The company offers a range of products, including SiGe core chip solutions, E-band point-to-point radio MMICs, automotive radar solutions, and silicon active antenna quad core ICs. Anokiwave's offerings are utilized in various applications such as automotive radar, satellite communication, and active electronically scanned antennas, serving commercial, government, and military markets. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Anokiwave aims to reduce system costs and accelerate technology adoption through its innovative chip architectures and complementary semiconductor products, addressing complex engineering challenges with effective solutions.
SocialFlow, Inc. is a software company based in New York that specializes in social media distribution and monetization solutions for publishers and media companies. Founded in 2009, SocialFlow's platform leverages an advanced algorithm to optimize the timing and relevance of social media posts, ensuring maximum audience engagement. The company identifies high-performing content for amplification through targeted advertising and integrates these posts into specific advertising formats. By continuously analyzing audience responses, SocialFlow creates a feedback loop that enhances future content strategies and advertising opportunities. Its technology supports tens of thousands of journalists globally, enabling them to disseminate engaging content across various social networks while generating new revenue streams. SocialFlow's client portfolio includes prominent media organizations such as Condé Nast, Meredith, The Associated Press, CNN, and the BBC, highlighting its significant impact on the media landscape.
Rheonix, Inc. is a biomedical device company based in Ithaca, New York, specializing in automated molecular testing solutions. Its main product, the EncompassMDx platform, features customizable molecular diagnostic systems that utilize interchangeable purification, amplification, and detection modules within single-use cartridges. This platform includes various equipment such as a liquid handler, thermal cycler, barcode reader, and an imaging system. The company offers the Rheonix CARD consumable, which automates reagent manipulation through a sophisticated internal fluidic network. Rheonix provides a range of testing solutions, including a COVID-19 test kit and an automated method for DNA extraction and sequencing library preparation. The company's technology serves multiple sectors, including reference and IVD labs, pathology labs, and point-of-care facilities, with applications in infectious diseases, pharmacogenomics, and environmental testing. Founded in 2007, Rheonix aims to enhance diagnostic capabilities across human and veterinary applications as well as food and water safety.
Knoa Software, Inc. specializes in user experience management (UEM) software that enhances the performance of enterprise applications such as SAP and Oracle. The company's flagship products, including SAP UEM and Knoa UEM, provide comprehensive user experience metrics, enabling organizations to track application errors, user operations, and response times. These tools are designed to help businesses optimize the adoption and effective use of their software investments. Knoa also offers migration services for SAP S/4HANA and additional solutions tailored for specific applications such as Fiori and SuccessFactors. The company, headquartered in New York, has established strategic alliances with major enterprise software providers, allowing it to serve a diverse clientele consisting of global corporations and government entities, thereby facilitating data-driven decisions to enhance user experiences. Founded in 1987, Knoa Software was previously known as Knoa Corporation before rebranding in 2003.
Rheonix, Inc. is a biomedical device company based in Ithaca, New York, specializing in automated molecular testing solutions. Its main product, the EncompassMDx platform, features customizable molecular diagnostic systems that utilize interchangeable purification, amplification, and detection modules within single-use cartridges. This platform includes various equipment such as a liquid handler, thermal cycler, barcode reader, and an imaging system. The company offers the Rheonix CARD consumable, which automates reagent manipulation through a sophisticated internal fluidic network. Rheonix provides a range of testing solutions, including a COVID-19 test kit and an automated method for DNA extraction and sequencing library preparation. The company's technology serves multiple sectors, including reference and IVD labs, pathology labs, and point-of-care facilities, with applications in infectious diseases, pharmacogenomics, and environmental testing. Founded in 2007, Rheonix aims to enhance diagnostic capabilities across human and veterinary applications as well as food and water safety.
SciAps, Inc. is a manufacturer of portable material analysis instruments, catering to both domestic and international markets. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company specializes in field-hardened devices designed to measure various compounds, minerals, and elements. Its product lineup includes the ReporteR Raman spectrometer for in-field applications, the ObserveR handheld stand-off Raman system for chemical and explosive identification, and PharmaID, a portable system for pharmaceutical validation. Additionally, SciAps offers bench-top spectrometers for academic and industrial use and provides rental options for its instruments. The company serves diverse sectors, including food safety, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing, and law enforcement, through a network of sales representatives and distributors. With a facility in Laramie, Wyoming, SciAps emphasizes the importance of operational efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance in its offerings.
Knoa Software, Inc. specializes in user experience management (UEM) software that enhances the performance of enterprise applications such as SAP and Oracle. The company's flagship products, including SAP UEM and Knoa UEM, provide comprehensive user experience metrics, enabling organizations to track application errors, user operations, and response times. These tools are designed to help businesses optimize the adoption and effective use of their software investments. Knoa also offers migration services for SAP S/4HANA and additional solutions tailored for specific applications such as Fiori and SuccessFactors. The company, headquartered in New York, has established strategic alliances with major enterprise software providers, allowing it to serve a diverse clientele consisting of global corporations and government entities, thereby facilitating data-driven decisions to enhance user experiences. Founded in 1987, Knoa Software was previously known as Knoa Corporation before rebranding in 2003.
BinOptics Corporation is a manufacturer of monolithically integrated optoelectronic components, headquartered in Ithaca, New York. Founded in 2000, the company specializes in a variety of products including directly modulated Fabry-Perot lasers, distributed feedback lasers, and ring lasers. It also produces custom integrated chips, which consist of edge- and surface-emitting lasers, monitoring and high-speed photodetectors, electroabsorption modulators, semiconductor optical amplifiers, beam couplers and splitters, waveguides, and on-chip lenses. BinOptics' products are primarily utilized in datacom and telecommunication applications, such as gigabit Ethernet and passive optical networks (PON), as well as in advanced non-telecommunication applications.
Nextivity is the developer of Cel-Fi, a high tech smart signal booster that greatly improves indoor reception and data rates for wireless devices. Cel-Fi is a carrier-grade, consumer-friendly smart signal booster that maximizes a user’s indoor wireless experience by eliminating in-building dead zones. It can more than quadruple wireless data speeds and eliminate dropped calls for wireless subscribers in their homes or offices by boosting signal strength from one bar to five bars. Cel-Fi is fully compliant with the new Report and Order for signal boosters as defined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Cel-Fi relies on intelligent, self-organizing algorithms to maximize the area of coverage for users and ensure it does not compromise or interfere with mobile operator networks or impede other subscribers’ signals. Cel-Fi does not require any new equipment or changes to existing network infrastructure, or mobile devices. Recognized for its superior design and effectiveness, Cel-Fi is the only consumer booster authorized and approved by the communications commissions in Australia and the United Kingdom. Cel-Fi is ideal for small and medium-sized businesses and for use in multi-level homes. It provides one of the largest coverage footprints in the market – up to 13,000 square feet – with up to 60 simultaneous calls and up to 42 Mbps high-speed data connections. As a completely plug and play solution, Cel-Fi eliminates the need for external antennas, cables, ladders, and drilling, ensuring that even the most non-technical customer can install the system in a matter of minutes. Cel-Fi have garnered accolades from FierceWireless, CITA, Red Herring, and CONNECT. Cel-Fi Smart Signal Booster. Designed by Nextivity in California.
Wimba is a developer and provider of collaborative learning software solutions tailored for the education sector, including Further and Higher Education as well as K-12 institutions. The company offers a range of software tools designed to facilitate online classes, meetings, and training sessions. Additionally, Wimba provides publishing services and solutions that are commonly utilized in academic publishing, enhancing the learning experience and promoting effective communication in educational environments.
MobiTV, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-enabled streaming video platform that allows operators to launch fully branded, compliant, and feature-rich pay TV services within 90 days. The company offers an end-to-end solution that delivers live and on-demand television content across various devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. MobiTV's technology supports a multi-screen experience, enabling users to seamlessly shift between live and on-demand content on mobile devices, tablets, and personal computers. The platform also manages the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices, optimizing for varying network conditions. MobiTV's services cater to IPTV operators, mobile TV, and over-the-top customers, including major telecommunications providers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV was previously known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.
XAware is an open-source data integration vendor that specializes in creating composite data services. The company offers a suite of tools, including XAware Designer, an Eclipse plug-in that facilitates the design, testing, and deployment of standards-compliant web services and data integration applications. Its XAware Engine enables the management of concurrent web services, while various connectors and adapters help users access and integrate data across applications and business processes. XAware’s solutions are designed to transform data into reusable services for real-time integration, supporting service-oriented architecture and rich Internet applications. The platform adheres to key technical and industry standards, allowing for seamless integration in diverse environments.
BlueSpace is a U.S. small business headquartered in Austin, Texas dedicated to providing cyber security solutions for mission critical clouds and networks to the defense, intelligence, law enforcement and commercial markets. Off the shelf cross domain applications exist for Cyber Situational Awareness, Collaboration and Analysis. GOTS applications can be cross domain enabled as well. Applications are created using a framework that incorporates BlueSpace SmartXD technology. SmartXD applications can be developed faster, are easier to certify, and are more secure than traditional cross domain applications. Rather than being tied to a specific data guard, SmartXD applications work with any data guard. SmartXD applications can access and intelligently process any kind of data including application data, databases and tagged data. For more information, visit www.bluespace.com.
GridApp Systems, Inc. develops and markets database automation software and solutions for the database automation and management in the United States and internationally. It offers GridApp Clarity, which provides a solution that manages the database infrastructure through various stages of the life cycle, and manages various task automation and arbitrary scripts on hosts and databases in the database environment within a view console; and Patchworks, an automated patch management service to build, certify, and deliver patch bundles. The company also provides database automation and Oracle RAC consulting, and customer installations services. It serves various industries, such as financial services, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, education, eCommerce, and technology. The company has strategic partnerships with IBM Corporation, HP, Intel, and Oracle Corporation. GridApp Systems, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is based in New York, New York.
Mimix Broadband, Inc., supplies high performance gallium arsenide (GaAs) semi-conductors from DC to 50 GHz for RF, microwave and millimeter-wave applications. Mimix has offices in Houston, Sydney, Belfast and Hsinchu, and offers a unique combination of semiconductor design expertise and communications systems background to develop state-of-the-art RF, microwave and millimeter-wave semiconductors. Mimix markets a highly diversified product line that serves the top tier telecom, satellite and defense companies worldwide.
zeeWAVES is developing smart solutions for antennas and sofware defined radios (SDR). Antennas for RFID readers, telecom backhaul, WLAN and WIMAX are available.
Silicon Navigator was founded with the sole purpose of enabling component software for EDA and Chip Design. All our solutions are Plugin based and enable the integration and assembly of solutions at the customer site without recompilation. The company licenses software at the Source, C++ API (application programming interface), and scripting levels. By leveraging Qt, OpenGL, Tk/TCL, and PyQt/Python, our customers can modify our products or license infrastructure to build their own products. Silicon Navigator has developed the next generation of business models for partnering with its customers. To effectively address today's EDA market requires a range of options from source licensing to products with very simple scripting. Chip Design companies have a variety of needs, requirements, and internal CAD expertise. Silicon Navigator has developed three tiers of licensing models to serve our EDA customers. Silicon Navigator provides solutions that leverage the OpenAccess database, which is publicly OpenSourced and managed by the Si2 consortium. Our solution is a complete graphical framework called RDE which is built on standards like Qt, OpenGL, C++, TCL, and Python. RDE based solutions are used by leading companies for Digital and Custom Design. We provide products, engines, and services in the areas or RTL, Power Analysis, Schematics, Transistor Layout, Floorplaning, Timing.
Metreos Corporation, founded in 2001 by Louis Marascio and Mark Richards, specializes in providing an IP telephony development and run-time platform that enables companies to build, deploy, and manage IP telephony applications. The company offers both packaged applications and a comprehensive set of tools for customizing and managing these applications within IP telephony networks. Metreos primarily serves large enterprises that have transitioned from traditional TDM phone systems to Voice-over-IP systems, particularly those utilizing Cisco Systems as their VoIP provider. Since 2004, notable clients such as Lehman Brothers and BearingPoint have utilized Metreos products to tailor their IP telephony solutions, compensating for features that were not carried over from their previous systems. In recognition of the value provided to its large enterprise customers, Cisco acquired Metreos in June 2006 for $28 million, further integrating its capabilities into Cisco's offerings.
MobiTV, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-enabled streaming video platform that allows operators to launch fully branded, compliant, and feature-rich pay TV services within 90 days. The company offers an end-to-end solution that delivers live and on-demand television content across various devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. MobiTV's technology supports a multi-screen experience, enabling users to seamlessly shift between live and on-demand content on mobile devices, tablets, and personal computers. The platform also manages the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices, optimizing for varying network conditions. MobiTV's services cater to IPTV operators, mobile TV, and over-the-top customers, including major telecommunications providers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV was previously known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.
Wimba is a developer and provider of collaborative learning software solutions tailored for the education sector, including Further and Higher Education as well as K-12 institutions. The company offers a range of software tools designed to facilitate online classes, meetings, and training sessions. Additionally, Wimba provides publishing services and solutions that are commonly utilized in academic publishing, enhancing the learning experience and promoting effective communication in educational environments.
Patton Surgical Corporation, founded in 2003 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in the development and supply of surgical instrumentation specifically designed for laparoscopic procedures. The company focuses on creating innovative surgical implements that cater to the needs of laparoscopic surgeons globally. In 2012, Patton Surgical was acquired by Stryker Endoscopy, further enhancing its capabilities and reach within the medical device industry.
NetSpend is a provider of prepaid Visa and MasterCard debit cards, primarily targeting the un- and under-banked consumer segment in the United States, which encompasses approximately 70 million individuals. The company markets its reloadable prepaid debit cards as a viable alternative to cash, credit, and traditional banking services. In addition to general-purpose prepaid debit cards, NetSpend offers a range of products, including Visa and MasterCard branded gift cards and a Visa Travel Money card. The company also provides various services to enhance the cardholder experience, such as direct deposit, interest-bearing savings accounts, bill payment capabilities, card-to-card transfer options, personal financial management tools, and online and mobile account access. Additionally, NetSpend offers overdraft protection and complimentary insurance coverage through its issuing banks.
Mimix Broadband, Inc., supplies high performance gallium arsenide (GaAs) semi-conductors from DC to 50 GHz for RF, microwave and millimeter-wave applications. Mimix has offices in Houston, Sydney, Belfast and Hsinchu, and offers a unique combination of semiconductor design expertise and communications systems background to develop state-of-the-art RF, microwave and millimeter-wave semiconductors. Mimix markets a highly diversified product line that serves the top tier telecom, satellite and defense companies worldwide.
SiVerion, Inc. provides Web-based interactive engineering data analysis solutions for the semiconductor companies. It offers SiVision Characterization Suite and SiVision Production Monitoring Suite for automated characterization analysis. The company’s solution supports, automates, and integrates key components of the silicon verification and production monitoring processes. It also offers support, training, hosting, and implementation services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. As of November 8, 2004, SiVerion, Inc. is a subsidiary of LogicVision, Inc.
MobiTV, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-enabled streaming video platform that allows operators to launch fully branded, compliant, and feature-rich pay TV services within 90 days. The company offers an end-to-end solution that delivers live and on-demand television content across various devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. MobiTV's technology supports a multi-screen experience, enabling users to seamlessly shift between live and on-demand content on mobile devices, tablets, and personal computers. The platform also manages the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices, optimizing for varying network conditions. MobiTV's services cater to IPTV operators, mobile TV, and over-the-top customers, including major telecommunications providers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV was previously known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.
XAware is an open-source data integration vendor that specializes in creating composite data services. The company offers a suite of tools, including XAware Designer, an Eclipse plug-in that facilitates the design, testing, and deployment of standards-compliant web services and data integration applications. Its XAware Engine enables the management of concurrent web services, while various connectors and adapters help users access and integrate data across applications and business processes. XAware’s solutions are designed to transform data into reusable services for real-time integration, supporting service-oriented architecture and rich Internet applications. The platform adheres to key technical and industry standards, allowing for seamless integration in diverse environments.
As it has since 2000, Carmichael Training Systems leads the endurance coaching industry with proven and innovative products, services, and content. And the results speak for themselves; no other coaching company produces more champions, in such a wide variety of sports and age groups, than CTS.
Kionix is a global leader in the design and fabrication of high-performance, silicon-micromachined MEMS inertial sensors. With its acquisition by ROHM Co., Ltd. of Japan on November 16, 2009, Kionix is positioned well to carry on its corporate mission to bring the best in MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) inertial sensor technology to the global marketplace.
MobiTV, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-enabled streaming video platform that allows operators to launch fully branded, compliant, and feature-rich pay TV services within 90 days. The company offers an end-to-end solution that delivers live and on-demand television content across various devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. MobiTV's technology supports a multi-screen experience, enabling users to seamlessly shift between live and on-demand content on mobile devices, tablets, and personal computers. The platform also manages the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices, optimizing for varying network conditions. MobiTV's services cater to IPTV operators, mobile TV, and over-the-top customers, including major telecommunications providers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV was previously known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.
NetSpend is a provider of prepaid Visa and MasterCard debit cards, primarily targeting the un- and under-banked consumer segment in the United States, which encompasses approximately 70 million individuals. The company markets its reloadable prepaid debit cards as a viable alternative to cash, credit, and traditional banking services. In addition to general-purpose prepaid debit cards, NetSpend offers a range of products, including Visa and MasterCard branded gift cards and a Visa Travel Money card. The company also provides various services to enhance the cardholder experience, such as direct deposit, interest-bearing savings accounts, bill payment capabilities, card-to-card transfer options, personal financial management tools, and online and mobile account access. Additionally, NetSpend offers overdraft protection and complimentary insurance coverage through its issuing banks.
Gurubooks.com is a publisher based in Castlegregory, Ireland, specializing in concise illustrated guides across a range of topics and hobbies. Their offerings include a variety of subjects such as famous quotations, nursery rhymes, country guides, guitar lessons, foreign languages, travel, and birthday celebrations. The platform provides educational resources in several languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Japanese. In addition to their standard guides, Gurubooks.com also offers a corporate publishing service known as Custom Gurus, which involves creating tailored publications to meet specific marketing objectives for clients. This service is designed to assist businesses in launching new products, increasing market share, repositioning brands, celebrating significant events, and training staff. The company's approach includes thorough analysis and consultation to develop content that resonates with the target audience.
Volaris Advisors was merged into CSFB Private Client Services. Volaris Advisors is a financial services firm that provides volatility management advice to individuals, trusts, foundations, banks, and money managers. Its services include portfolio advisory and single stock yield enhancement; protection for single stocks; and structured investment products. It provides customized investment products for banks and broker/dealers to manage investment risk and create portfolios. Its minimum investment size for these products is $50 million. In addition, it offers Nova®, a volatility-management software with modules designed for financial advisors. Volaris is based in New York City with an office in Chicago.
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