Thomas Weisel Partners

Thomas Weisel Partners LLC, founded in 1998 and based in San Francisco, California, is a full-service investment bank that specializes in the growth sectors of the global economy. The firm focuses on various industries, including Technology, Internet, Media, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Consumer, Energy, Financial Services, and Minerals & Mining. Through its strategic advisory services and capital raising capabilities, Thomas Weisel Partners aims to support businesses in navigating complex financial landscapes and achieving their growth objectives.

Alan Menkes

Partner and Co-Director

56 past transactions

Terascala

Venture Round in 2013
Terascala, based in Boston, specializes in the development of advanced storage appliances designed to enhance data processing capabilities for organizations utilizing simulation, analysis, and modeling tools. These appliances significantly reduce the time required to derive insights, thereby facilitating faster innovation and product development. Terascala's storage solutions are exclusively available through strategic partnerships with prominent companies such as Dell, EMC, and NetApp. By leveraging these industry-leading storage platforms, Terascala ensures high throughput performance and robust long-term data protection for its clients.

SoloPower Systems

Venture Round in 2011
SoloPower Systems, Inc. is a photovoltaic technology company based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in the design, manufacture, and deployment of copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) thin-film solar cells and modules. Founded in 2005, the company focuses on producing ultra-lightweight and flexible solar products for large-scale commercial, government, and municipal rooftops. Its offerings include the SoloPanel SP1, designed for integration with standing-seam metal roofs, as well as large-format flexible modules like the SoloPanel SP3L and SP3S for industrial applications. SoloPower aims to provide cost-effective solar solutions that can compete with traditional energy sources while ensuring easy installation. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes developers, independent power producers, engineering firms, and product distributors across various regions, including the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Guyana Goldfields

Post in 2010
Guyana Goldfields Inc. is a Canadian-based company engaged in the exploration and production of gold, primarily within the Guiana Shield of South America. Established in 1994 and headquartered in Toronto, the company has been actively operating in Guyana since 1996. It focuses on the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of gold mineral properties, with its primary asset being the Aurora Gold Mine. The company also holds advanced exploration projects, including the Aranka Properties, and is dedicated to conducting ongoing exploration and development work in these areas. In 2020, Guyana Goldfields became a subsidiary of Zijin Mining Group Company Limited, reflecting its strategic positioning within the gold mining sector.

Roxro Pharma

Series B in 2007
Roxro Pharma, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative drugs for pain management. Founded in 1999 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company specializes in intranasal formulations aimed at addressing various types of pain. Its primary products include ROX-888, designed for the treatment of dental and postoperative pain, and ROX-828, a non-opioid and non-triptan formulation targeted at migraine relief. Through its research and development efforts, Roxro Pharma aims to provide effective alternatives for individuals suffering from pain.

FRS

Series A in 2007
The FRS Company produces a full line of products under the Healthy Performance™ banner, including ready-to-drink beverages, chews, powdered drink mixes, shots and concentrates. FRS products use the super antioxidant quercetin, found naturally in many fruits and vegetables, which has been shown in multiple clinical trials to provide sustained energy, increased endurance, and immune system support. FRS products are championed by some of the world’s most elite athletes, such as pro quarterback Tim Tebow, Captain of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Christie Rampone and over 20 professional sports teams. The venture capital and private equity firm, Oak Investment Partners, and Founder Tom Lines are major investors in the company. FRS products are available online and at major retail stores nationwide.

Assertio Holdings

Post in 2005
Assertio Holdings, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company based in Lake Forest, Illinois, focused on developing and commercializing products aimed at treating pain and central nervous system conditions. Founded in 1995, the company offers several FDA-approved products, including CAMBIA, an NSAID for migraine treatment; Zipsor, an NSAID for mild to moderate acute pain relief; Gralise, a gabapentin formulation for postherpetic neuralgia management; and NUCYNTA, available in both extended-release and immediate-release forms for managing neuropathic and moderate to severe acute pain. Assertio has established a strong market presence by leveraging innovative technologies and forming partnerships, such as its collaboration with Ironwood Pharmaceuticals. In May 2020, the company rebranded from Assertio Therapeutics to Assertio Holdings.

CJ Affiliate

Non Equity Assistance in 2003
CJ Affiliate by Conversant, formerly known as Commission Junction, is a prominent global affiliate marketing network that focuses on pay-for-performance programs to achieve measurable results. The company connects advertisers and publishers, fostering mutually beneficial relationships that enhance marketing efforts. By leveraging its extensive network, CJ Affiliate facilitates interactions among millions of online consumers daily, making it an essential platform for many well-known brands seeking to optimize their affiliate marketing strategies. The company's services encompass a range of channels and platforms, providing comprehensive solutions that include affiliate marketing, media services, and tracking capabilities.

TeleSym

Series B in 2003
TeleSym's software enables voice calling from mobile computers on wireless networks.

Acusphere

Funding Round in 2003
Acusphere, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company based in Watertown, Massachusetts, focused on developing and commercializing cardiovascular drugs. Its primary product is Imagify, an injectable suspension containing perflubutane polymer microspheres, designed to evaluate myocardial perfusion and detect coronary artery disease. The company is currently pursuing regulatory approval for Imagify in Europe and negotiating with the FDA for a Special Protocol Assessment related to an additional trial needed for U.S. approval. Acusphere leverages its proprietary porous microparticle technology to create new drugs and improve existing formulations, with additional candidates in development for acute pain, oncology, and asthma. The company has successfully partnered with other organizations, resulting in significant financial transactions to advance its drug development efforts.

EDS (Electronic Data Systems)

Acquisition in 2003
EDS is a global technology services company with a broad portfolio of information technology and business process outsourcing services to clients in the manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, communications, energy, transportation, and consumer and retail industries and to governments around the world.

Santur

Series B in 2002
Santur Corporation, established in November 2000, specializes in the development of laser array and packaging technologies tailored for the telecommunications sector. The company manufactures a range of opto-electronic products, including tunable lasers that play a critical role in generating, routing, and amplifying signals within optical networks. As communication systems evolve from static point-to-point configurations to more dynamic mesh and reconfigurable Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) networks, the demand for tunable solutions has increased, enabling greater flexibility and cost efficiency in network design.

Incentive Systems

Series E in 2002
"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."

QuantumShift Communications

Series C in 2001
A fundamental shift has occurred in communications services. The change affects a company's ability to grow. It impacts revenues and profitability. It determines how well an enterprise can serve its customers, work with its partners, support its employees. Yet, surprisingly, it is often overlooked by top executives. Quite simply, communications services have become mission critical. Voice, data, cellular, local, long distance, Internet access, DSL, VPN, calling cards, PBX, voice mail, unified messaging, network management, broadband access – these services are the lifeblood of any enterprise that wants to tackle global markets, innovate at Internet speed, and engage in the continuous transformation that is demanded by today's competitive environment. Unfortunately, the process of procuring and managing them has become increasingly chaotic and costly. Communications has become the third largest operational expense in mid-size companies. Even at that expense, much of it remains hidden, scattered throughout the enterprise, distributed among the business units, duplicated by mergers and acquisitions. Communications managers find themselves inundated with a mind-numbing array of service options, overwhelmed with literally boxes of bills, and continually asking for more headcount. Managing these multiple vendors diverts critical resources away from core business initiatives. Billing errors reduce funding for research, product development, marketing, and sales. Outages and downtime undermine relationships with customers and partners. With so much at stake, a comprehensive, single-source solution is needed for procuring and managing communications services.

Lightspeed Semiconductor

Venture Round in 2001
LightSpeed Semiconductor provides time-to-market, yield, manufacturability, and development expense advantages over cell implementation.

Aligo

Series B in 2001
Aligo, founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in providing mobile application servers for medium to large enterprises. The company offers a suite of mobile business solutions, enabling mobile workers to access applications and data from any location or device. Their flagship product, Aligo M-1 Mobile Application Server, integrates with existing infrastructure and supports rapid development of J2EE mobile applications. Additionally, they provide industry-specific solutions such as Aligo M-1 Mobile Sales for sales force management and Aligo M-1 Mobile Field Services to extend critical field engineering resources. Aligo also offers mobile access solutions for Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Domino. As of 2007, the company operates under Corrigo, Inc., with engineering operations in Phoenix.

Incentive Systems

Series D in 2001
"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."

AP Engines

Series B in 2001
AP Engines provides the industry's only complete OSS integration platform for telephony and broadband service providers. Its workflow-based product suite, AP InterLink, enables service providers to turn technology into revenue by bridging the gap between new services and current infrastructure. AP InterLink solves the complex problems of connecting multiple OSS. It facilitates open access standards, enables service creation, and provides network usage management to appropriately track and bill for services.

LuxN

Series D in 2001
LuxN provides intelligent optical access and transport solutions for metropolitan service providers and major enterprises. Supporting both CWDM and DWDM, LuxN's carrier-class, OSMINE-certified systems offer manageability and service level assurance for critical applications. LuxN's protocol-independent solutions enable delivery of high-bandwidth data, storage, video, and voice services for a diversified customer base including ILECs, CLECs, MSOs, utilities, municipalities, and storage providers. An ISO 9001 certified company, LuxN has a diverse base of customers and distribution partners spanning the North American, Asia-Pacific, and European regions.

CentrPort

Series A in 2001
CentrPort is the creator of Brand Interaction Management software. Their suite of software products was designed to enable businesses to receive continuous return on their digital marketing investment. They provide the means by which Their clients effectively integrate cumulative, multi-system data into a single profile of each potential customer. This integrated data forms the basis for the proactive management of all interactions between their customers and their brand.

Bruker

Post in 2001
Bruker Corporation is a leading provider of high-performance scientific instruments and solutions tailored for molecular and materials research, as well as industrial and applied analysis. The company manufactures a range of scientific instruments and diagnostic tests primarily for clients in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors. Bruker operates through four segments: Bruker Scientific Instruments (BSI) BioSpin, BSI CALID, BSI Nano, and Bruker Energy and Supercon Technologies (BEST), with the BSI CALID segment generating the highest revenue. The company has a significant revenue presence in the Asia Pacific region, reflecting its global reach and commitment to advancing scientific research and innovation. Additionally, Bruker Cellular Analysis focuses on cell biology, facilitating the exploration of cellular phenomes and the mastery of single-cell analysis for laboratories.

Innovance

Series A in 2000
Innovance is a 100% employee-owned holding company that oversees a portfolio of subsidiaries, including Lou-Rich, Inc. and Almco, Inc. Lou-Rich specializes in contract engineering and manufacturing services, while Almco is recognized for its advanced manufacturing of industrial deburring, parts washing, and vibratory metal finishing equipment. Innovance is dedicated to nurturing and growing its industrial manufacturing businesses, providing essential machinery and products that serve various applications across the construction and manufacturing sectors. By fostering a collaborative and employee-driven environment, Innovance aims to enhance operational efficiencies and drive innovation within its subsidiaries.

RichFX

Venture Round in 2000
RichFX, founded in 1998, specializes in e-commerce infrastructure solutions aimed at enhancing the online shopping experience. Initially focused on developing 3D shopping environments, the company pivoted to offer a range of immersive, reality-based solutions for retailers. At its peak, RichFX served several hundred online retailers, including prominent names such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Burberry, and Walmart. Despite its innovative offerings, the company faced challenges, including a patent infringement lawsuit, which contributed to its decline. Ultimately, RichFX was acquired by Channel Advisor, although the legal issues remained unresolved at the time of the acquisition.

Genband

Series C in 2000
GENBAND is a global supplier of IP gateways, session border controllers, and FMC security solutions that enhance the performance and security of fixed and mobile communication networks. The company specializes in developing IP multimedia applications and infrastructure products aimed at transforming the speed and quality of communication. GENBAND's software solutions facilitate seamless connectivity and rapid deployment of services for service providers, enterprises, and systems integrators. By integrating real-time contextual communications into business and consumer applications, GENBAND aims to improve productivity and user engagement across various workflows.

Phase Forward

Venture Round in 2000
Phase Forward is a prominent provider of integrated data management solutions specifically designed for clinical trials and drug safety. Founded in 1997 by Paul Bleicher, M.D., Ph.D., the company aimed to transition life sciences organizations from traditional paper-based methods to innovative, Internet-enabled solutions. Its flagship product, InForm, has significantly advanced electronic data capture, transforming how clinical data is collected, analyzed, and managed. Phase Forward's technology and global services facilitate the automation and integration of the clinical development process, encompassing study initiation, FDA submission, and post-marketing studies. The company's acquisition of Lincoln Technologies enhanced its capabilities, allowing it to offer comprehensive solutions for tracking and monitoring product efficacy and safety, ultimately leading to more efficient and cost-effective trial management. Prior to its acquisition by Oracle in 2010, Phase Forward was headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, with additional offices in the UK, Japan, France, and Australia.

PatientKeeper

Series B in 2000
PatientKeeper specializes in EHR optimization software that enhances clinical and revenue cycle workflows for healthcare providers, care teams, billers, and coders. Its solutions enable healthcare professionals to efficiently manage patient data, access clinical results, enter diagnoses and billing information, dictate notes, and write prescriptions. By serving as a system of engagement alongside existing EHR systems, PatientKeeper allows providers to seamlessly access and act on patient information using smartphones, tablets, and PCs, ultimately improving patient care and operational performance.

Tenor Networks

Series C in 2000
Tenor Networks, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of optical switching systems and communications equipment. The company offers a range of products designed to enhance service intelligence for optical networks, including the TN250G, a Core MPLS Switch, and TEMPo, an element management platform. These products aim to improve the efficiency and management of optical communication systems, catering to the needs of modern network infrastructures.

Brightmail

Series C in 2000
Brightmail was an e-mail filtering company in the United States. The company specialized in anti-spam products designed to protect email networks of businesses, government agencies, and service providers, by blocking unsolicited bulk email. The company was [acquired](http://www.symantec.com/press/2004/n040519.html) by [Symantec](/organization/symantec) on May 9, 2004.

Framework Technologies

Series C in 2000
As of December 20, 2004, Framework Technologies Corporation was acquired by Centric Software, Inc. Framework Technologies Corporation is a product development software provider. It allows product development teams and the suppliers to communicate more effectively. The software (ActiveProject) designed by Framework allows communication to be managed, information to be accessed from anywhere, real-time online reviews, the production of a customized website and more. Framework has worked with General Electric, Lucent Technologies, and has partnered with Moen, Phizer, Delta Airlines, and others. The company was founded in 1994 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts.

QuantumShift Communications

Series C in 2000
A fundamental shift has occurred in communications services. The change affects a company's ability to grow. It impacts revenues and profitability. It determines how well an enterprise can serve its customers, work with its partners, support its employees. Yet, surprisingly, it is often overlooked by top executives. Quite simply, communications services have become mission critical. Voice, data, cellular, local, long distance, Internet access, DSL, VPN, calling cards, PBX, voice mail, unified messaging, network management, broadband access – these services are the lifeblood of any enterprise that wants to tackle global markets, innovate at Internet speed, and engage in the continuous transformation that is demanded by today's competitive environment. Unfortunately, the process of procuring and managing them has become increasingly chaotic and costly. Communications has become the third largest operational expense in mid-size companies. Even at that expense, much of it remains hidden, scattered throughout the enterprise, distributed among the business units, duplicated by mergers and acquisitions. Communications managers find themselves inundated with a mind-numbing array of service options, overwhelmed with literally boxes of bills, and continually asking for more headcount. Managing these multiple vendors diverts critical resources away from core business initiatives. Billing errors reduce funding for research, product development, marketing, and sales. Outages and downtime undermine relationships with customers and partners. With so much at stake, a comprehensive, single-source solution is needed for procuring and managing communications services.

IPNet Solutions

Series C in 2000
IPNet Solutions specializes in secure data exchange software, offering innovative Internet EDI technologies designed to facilitate seamless communication between trading partners. The company provides a range of connectivity options, including FTP, AS1, and AS2, allowing for versatile integration across multiple platforms and document types. IPNet Solutions serves various industries, including automotive, consumer packaged goods, retail, electronics, financial services, healthcare, petrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Its flagship product, the BizManager line of connectivity solutions, has received recognition for its effectiveness in supply chain management, enhancing operational efficiency for its clients.

OptiMight Communications

Series B in 2000
OptiMight Communications Inc. manufactures telecommunications equipments. It offers Coherence Division Multiplexing (CDM) optical telecommunications and networking systems.

Capco Group

Venture Round in 2000
Capco Group is a global technology and management consultancy that specializes in the financial services and energy sectors. Founded with a mission to transform the financial industry, Capco combines innovative thinking with deep industry expertise to support clients in their digital transformation efforts. The company offers a range of services, including consulting, complex technology integration, transformation delivery, and managed services. Its focus spans various areas, including banking and payments, capital markets, wealth and asset management, and insurance, positioning Capco as a key player in driving change and enhancing operational efficiency for its clients.

Ubicom

Venture Round in 2000
Ubicom specializes in developing communications and media processor (CMP) and software platforms tailored for real-time interactive applications and multimedia content delivery in the digital home. The company offers optimized system-level solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), supporting a variety of products such as wireless routers, access points, VoIP gateways, streaming media devices, and print servers. Ubicom's advanced multithreaded processor design, along with its real-time operating system and application-level solutions, ensures a high-quality user experience characterized by ease of use. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Ubicom is a privately held, venture-backed company.

HelloBrain

Series B in 2000
Outsourcing your projects can be an effective means of growing your product offerings or expanding your business. With HelloBrain’s proprietary bidding and matching systems, you get the convenience of prescreened providers which are carefully selected for your project, while still saving over dedicated employees. Our independent providers have received world-class educations at the finest universities and many have been key contributors for Fortune 500 projects and startups. HelloBrain also provides tutoring services through an independent network of providers across the U.S. From elementary school to college and adult learners, we have tutors that can help you get ahead.

Httprint

Series C in 2000
Httprint is a comprehensive service provider for the printing industry, offering enabling technology to streamline procurement and management processes for print buyers and sellers. With a background in outsourced print management, they provide customers with a team of experts to support or manage projects. Through their integrated website, buyers and suppliers can communicate and complete transactions online from anywhere in the world. Httprint's professional services team, comprised of print professionals, can assist buyers on all phases of the print transaction and are available for fully outsourced project management. Customers benefit from saving time and money by leveraging the expertise of httprint's team. Originally known as Landmark Productions, a brick and mortar print production company, httprint transitioned to the web in 2000, maintaining its reputation for serving companies lacking the resources or expertise for print services. Httprint serves as a centralized hub for purchasing activities, providing a total resource for buyers and suppliers in the print industry.

Ligos Technologyation

Venture Round in 2000
Ligos Corporation specializes in software-based solutions for the repurposing of digital video, optimized for distribution, device and content. Their products are extremely cost-effective and scaleable, equally suitable for local or national deployment. They primarily serve the Cable and Broadcast industries, though their technologies scale down to consumer applications as well. Their video processing products and expertise enable the personalized service offerings of tomorrow by extending the capabilities of today's standards and platforms.

Internet Financial Network

Venture Round in 2000
Internet Financial Network develops personalized information products and tools for Internet users and creates.

Luminous Networks

Series C in 2000
Luminous Networks, Inc. manufactures access network equipment for services providers to deliver shared Ethernet services.

CyberIQ Systems

Series C in 2000
Cyber IQ Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of fast, scalable cryptographic acceleration systems for the Internet traffic & content management (iTCM) market. Cyber IQ designs, markets and supports an integrated suite of Web switching and cryptographic processing solutions. With its strong heritage in the Internet Traffic and Content Management (iTCM) space, Cyber IQ today combines its iTCM expertise with the highest performance SSL acceleration technology, delivering cryptographic (SSL) acceleration systems that make e-sites and Web-based applications faster, more reliable, secure and scalable.

TradingEdge

Venture Round in 2000
TradingEdge is a full-service electronic platform that specializes in the municipal, high-yield, emerging market, corporate, and convertible bond markets. Founded in 1997, the company pioneered the creation of BondLink, an Internet-based real-time bond trading service launched in 1999, making it the first broker/dealer to offer online trading for high-yield bonds. With a leadership team experienced in both finance and technology, TradingEdge has successfully integrated traditional bond trading with modern internet capabilities. The company is also a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation, ensuring compliance and protection within the financial industry.

IBT Technologies

Series B in 2000
IBT Technologies, Inc. is a full service, enterprise-class technology infrastructure company with Web-centric products and services designed to power the next generation e-learning industry. The company's open-architecture technology advantage is delivered through a "pure-play" Application Service Provider (ASP) model with over thirty (30) patent-pending technology components designed to streamline the process of developing and deploying media-rich e-learning.

Reliacast

Series B in 2000
Reliacast alone offers the best solution for Webcasting to deliver on its full potential. Their audience measurement, management and control technologies are enabling a whole new breed of compelling Webcasting services.

BuildPoint

Series B in 2000
BuildPoint is a provider of e-commerce services tailored for the commercial construction industry, established in 1999 and located in Redwood Shores, California. The company offers a cloud-based bidding workflow management solution that facilitates communication, negotiation, and transactions between buyers and sellers of construction products and services. Its services include online bid solicitation management, lead generation, and materials procurement, as well as financial management applications related to insurance and lending. By centralizing subcontractor data and standardizing pre-qualification and performance assessment processes, BuildPoint enables general contractors to cut costs, minimize risk, and secure more profitable contracts. In June 2004, BuildPoint was acquired by Construction Software Technologies.

Cirqit

Series B in 2000
Cirqit is a provider of procurement services that specializes in delivering cost savings to Fortune 2000 companies. The company offers print consulting services, internet-based software applications, and procurement outsourcing services, all aimed at streamlining the life cycle of global business communications. Cirqit serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, pharmaceuticals, automotive, telecommunications, marketing, advertising, technology, document services, and media. Through its innovative solutions, Cirqit assists organizations in optimizing their operational efficiency and reducing costs associated with their communication and procurement processes.

Fireclick

Series B in 2000
Fireclick, a subsidiary of Digital River, Inc., specializes in web analytics technology that delivers real-time, actionable insights for online businesses. Its solutions enable companies to understand their customers better, enhancing operational performance and facilitating more effective marketing campaigns. By leveraging the sophisticated data provided by Fireclick, businesses can improve user experiences and boost site traffic, ultimately leading to increased revenues and profits.

Schoolpop

Venture Round in 2000
Schoolpop is America's #1 tuition crediting and nontraditional fundraising program. We have contributed more than $200 million to over 30,000 schools and other nonprofits nationwide. With Schoolpop, you can pay down tuition and extracurricular activity costs, pay back student loans for college and help your school earn contributions all year long by shopping at hundreds of name-brand merchants and service providers online, in stores, through catalogs, with gift cards or with the Schoolpop Visa credit card.

Mercata

Series C in 2000
Mercata, an e-commerce company that brings customers together to drive down prices on a wide variety of products.

Rent.com

Venture Round in 2000
Rent.com is a leading online platform for apartment searches in the United States, offering users access to millions of rental listings nationwide. The website features a wide variety of properties, including apartments, condos, lofts, houses, townhouses, and duplexes, catering to diverse lifestyles and preferences. Rent.com simplifies the rental search process by allowing users to filter listings by city, area, or ZIP code, ensuring a quick and efficient experience. Additionally, the platform provides essential details such as pricing, contact information, photos, floor plans, and virtual tours to assist renters in making informed decisions. Rent.com also offers mobile applications for users to search for rentals conveniently while on the go.

Incentive Systems

Series C in 2000
"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."

iWon

Private Equity Round in 2000
iWon is an online destination portal and search engine that combines information retrieval with casual gaming. The platform offers users the chance to win cash prizes and merchandise through daily, weekly, and monthly sweepstakes, as well as instant win opportunities. Backed by CBS, iWon focuses on engaging users by providing a variety of games while also serving as a resource for information across a diverse range of websites and applications. The company's model encourages user participation through its prize giveaways, enhancing the overall experience of online searching and gaming.

Optika Solutions

Venture Round in 2000
Optika Inc. specializes in developing imaging, workflow, and collaborative commerce software, focusing on enhancing business-to-business (B2B) transactions through its innovative solutions. The company offers a suite of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) products known as the Acorde family, which includes Acorde Context, Acorde Process, Acorde Resolve, Acorde Application Link, and Acorde Records Manager. These solutions facilitate the storage and access of various forms of both digital and non-digital content, streamline organizational processes, and promote real-time online collaboration with partners and customers. By leveraging these tools, Optika aims to address complex and paper-intensive business processes, ultimately transforming the way companies operate in the digital landscape.

Totality

Series A in 2000
Totality specializes in application and infrastructure management services tailored for large-scale e-commerce websites that demand mass customization. The company addresses essential needs of its clients by offering solutions that ensure high performance and visibility into business processes. Through its focused service level agreements, Totality aims to deliver guaranteed business outcomes, effectively supporting the operational requirements of its customers.

Tellium

Venture Round in 2000
Tellium specializes in high-speed, high-capacity optical solutions designed for service providers globally. The company is a pioneer in the development of intelligent optical switches, specifically the Aurora Optical Switch™ family, which, along with the StarNet Software Suite™, facilitates a straightforward and cost-effective transition to next-generation public networks. These optical switches are integral to the core of telecommunications networks, effectively managing the flow of optical signals that carry voice, video, and data traffic over fiber-optic cables. Through its innovative technology, Tellium aims to simplify and optimize network operations for its clients.

Kozmo.com

Series A in 1999
Kozmo.com is an online delivery service that specializes in providing a range of products, including groceries, food, and convenience items. The company is known for its quick delivery times, typically completing orders in about 30 minutes. By leveraging the internet, Kozmo.com aims to meet the needs of customers seeking fast and efficient access to essential goods and entertainment products.

Omneon

Series B in 1999
Omneon Video Networks, Inc. specializes in providing digital content storage and processing systems tailored for media companies, facilitating the production and distribution of digital video and audio. The company develops and markets a variety of products, including Spectrum video servers and MediaGrid active storage systems, along with related software applications. Spectrum video servers are designed for real-time applications, such as multi-channel broadcast playout, while MediaGrid systems support file-based content storage, offering high-bandwidth, simultaneous multi-user access and integrated digital media processing capabilities. Omneon's products are compatible with various complementary technologies and include application programming interfaces for enhanced functionality. Their offerings cater to a diverse clientele, including multinational media conglomerates, commercial and public broadcast networks, content networks, satellite broadcasters, television service providers, local television stations, and mobile television providers. Omneon sells its products both directly to end users and indirectly through system integrators across regions such as the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Founded in 1998, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.

Netcentives

Private Equity Round in 1999
On December 21, 2004, Netcentives, Inc. went out of business as per its Chapter 11 liquidation filing under bankruptcy. Netcentives, Inc. provides loyalty and direct marketing solutions. It delivers a suite of programs for relationship marketing technologies and services for its Global 2000 client base. These programs include consumer, employee, and business loyalty solutions; customized e-mail marketing; and consulting services. The loyalty solutions enhance the economic value of customer, employee, and business relationships through large-scale custom programs, employee/partner recognition systems, and merchant-based programs. The company's direct marketing business uses customized, targeted e-mail to help its customers increase response rates and enhance the value of their membership base. The consulting services include strategy, design, and launch services, which enable customers to move from business concepts to successful programs and solutions. Netcentives also offers technology platforms and software applications for the management of online loyalty and direct marketing applications. In October 2001, the company filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code together with its subsidiaries, Post Communications, Inc. and MaxMiles, Inc. The company is based in San Francisco, California.
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