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Abingworth Management - http://www.abingworth.comAbingworth is an investment firm dedicated to the life sciences sector on both sides of the Atlantic. The company invests across all stages of development, including early-stage as well as public companies. Abingworth has provided backing for more than 100 unquoted life science businesses. Over 70% of these have gone public or have merged or been acquired. Abingworth has funds under management of more than $1.25 billion. Founded in 1973, Abingworth has offices in London, Cambridge (UK), Menlo Park (California) and Boston. Abingworth's funds are exclusively dedicated to life sciences. Abingworth's team has a strong scientific- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
ABS Ventures - http://www.absventures.comFormed in 1982, ABS Ventures is a Boston-based venture capital firm backed by leading global institutional investors. The firm works with exceptional management teams to build industry leading companies in the software, communications and healthcare sectors. ABS Ventures provides more than just capital. The team brings to bear its collective operational and enterprise-building expertise as well as an extensive network of industry contacts. ABS Ventures works in partnership with management teams and believes that patience and a long term approach drive great performance. The Firm has invested in over 100 companies since 1982, generally- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
Acacia Venture Partners - http://www.acaciavp.comA San Francisco-based venture capital firm that specializes in identifying and building leading companies in the the health care industry. Acacia invest primarily in early-stage service companies that provide compelling business, technology or medical solutions to the healthcare industry. We seek to back companies that bring value to the marketplace by improving the cost/quality ratio of healthcare delivery.- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
Altos Ventures - http://www.altosvc.comAltos Ventures is a leader in first-stage venture capital. We make bold, intelligent investment decisions and take a lead position as your first institutional investor. We bring to bear the focus, resources and network that only a dedicated first-stage venture firm can provide to your young company. We invest in all sectors of the IT industry including software, systems, services and components. Our capital commitments have ranged from $100,000 to over $6 million. For special situations, we can access additional capital, having raised more than $1 billion from co-investors and limited partners. Since 1996, Altos has formed four venture- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
Anthem Venture Partners - http://www.anthemvp.comAnthem Venture Partners provides the necessary resources to enhance the development of emerging technology companies by providing financial investment, operational and management advice, and access to our network of professional relationships. Anthem’s greatest strengths are in our team’s significant operational and entrepreneurial experience, as well as in our dedication and commitment to working closely with portfolio companies throughout every stage of development. Our typical initial investment is from $1 to $5 million. We prefer to take a lead or co-lead position to leverage our expertise in early-stage value creation, and we- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
Barrington Partners - http://www.barringtonpartners.comBarrington Partners is a premier venture capital and management consulting firm specializing in bridging the gap between strategy and practice. Our style is fully hands-on and is guided by our strategic business methodologies and industry experience. Barrington Partners focuses on early stage investments where our deep technology experience and financial management expertise can be a decisive factor in a successful enterprise. We've done successful startups ourselves and have also served as executives in Fortune 500 companies. Our stock in trade is practical business experience and we enjoy working closely with entrepreneurs. In- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
BlueStream Ventures - http://www.bluestreamventures.comBlueStream Ventures is a venture capital partnership focused on technology companies in communications, enterprise and infrastructure software, storage and wireless markets. Our collaborative style, unique experience, agility, and extensive network of relationships set us apart. We bring over 60 years of collective venture investing, research, banking, operations, mergers and acquisitions, and advisory experience to our portfolio companies. We recognize the value created when management and investors work together as a single, strong team. We understand the industries in which we invest and provide strategic insight based on personal- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
Burrill & Company - http://www.burrillandco.comBurrill & Company is a life sciences merchant bank focused exclusively on companies involved in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, devices, human healthcare and related medical technologies, nutraceuticals and wellness, agricultural biotechnology, and industrial biotechnology (biomaterials/bioprocesses). Burrill's technical and venture investing competence spans the entire spectrum of life sciences. Burrill & Company has created a unique and highly effective platform for generating deal flow, assessing the scientific, commercial and investment viability of potential transactions, executing transactions, creating- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
California Technology Ventures - http://www.ctventures.comCalifornia Technology Ventures, LLC (CTV) is a venture capital fund that makes direct investments in technology and life science companies. CTV has built a strong reputation for its entrepreneurial approach to investing and working with companies. We believe in guiding entrepreneurs through the strategic, operational, and management decisions critical to a company’s success. We actively leverage our resources, people, and capital to help our companies achieve category leadership. We understand that entrepreneurs need more than capital to succeed – they need resources and partners as well. Our team members use their extensive business- [MORE INFO] |
Cardinal Venture Capital - http://www.cardinalvc.comAs a funding source, Cardinal Venture Capital fills the financing gap between angel investors and larger venture funds. We? invest between $500,000 and $3 million initially, and typically co-invest with partners -- including seed, early and late-stage funds, and corporate investors. We always? reserve funds for future rounds. Cardinal Venture Capital specializes in three market areas -- wireless communications, Internet infrastructure and enterprise software.- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
Carlyle Venture Partners - www.thecarlylegroupThe Carlyle Group is one of the worlds largest private equity firms, with more than $18.9 billion under management. With 26 funds across four investment disciplines (management-led buyouts, real estate, leveraged finance, and venture capital), Carlyle combines global vision with local insight, relying on a top-flight team of nearly 300 investment professionals operating out of offices in 14 countries to uncover superior opportunities in North America, Europe, and Asia. While open to opportunities wherever they can be found, Carlyle focuses on sectors in which it has demonstrated expertise: aerospace & defense, automotive &- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
Charter Ventures - http://www.charterventures.comCHARTER LIFE SCIENCES (“CLS”) is a clinical stage life sciences venture capital investor. CLS makes initial portfolio company investments in life sciences companies that are seeking capital to obtain initial clinical proof-of-efficacy of their products (see Investment Criteria), and we continue to support our successful portfolio companies with follow on investments until they are acquired or go public. Our team is led by four Managing Partners who have worked together to create and build life sciences companies for over twenty years. We take a team approach to all of our investments, and our team brings extensive scientific, clinical,- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
Clearstone Venture Partners - http://www.clearstone.comWe're Builders and We're Looking for Ideas in the major computing and internet sectors. Every year, we can say the world has changed. Every decade, what's changed about the world is easily seen. Are you among those changing it? If you are, let's talk. If you're not, what's stopping you? Do you need a partner whose ambition matches yours? A partner with the imagination, insight and foresight to improve your chances of success? We're builders, compelled to create companies and guide them to big results. At Clearstone, we build with you, and we know the path to results. Clearstone's investment- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
Compass Technology Partners - http://www.compasstechpartners.comCompass invests in emerging, high-growth potential, public and private companies with a focus on science and technology, innovation and intellectual property. We are experienced as technology investors and managers. As such, we possess the key development skills required for successful venture investment in companies, including technology assessment, financial experience, valuation knowledge, marketing strategy, and high-growth management. Most of our portfolio companies also have strong intellectual property positions. Our mission is to enable and support entrepreneurs in growing sustainable businesses with large market potential. We do- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
ComVentures, Inc. - http://www.comventures.comComVentures is a venture capital firm whose partners all have hands-on experience in the communications industry. ComVentures has consistently uncovered ground-breaking communications technologies, helped lead and grow its portfolio companies, and assisted these companies in deploying new technologies in an ever-changing marketplace. Good companies are the result of deep passion and hard work. Being there first matters. Being there second - and being better - matters. We think and act like entrepreneurs. We believe the combination of a clever idea and a strong will to win can make a great company. Our innovators all have a unique approach- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
Concept2Company Ventures - http://www.concept2company.comConcept2Company Ventures is a seed capital venture company that help faculty and staff of Universities and Research institutions start companies without quitting their day jobs. C2C looks for opportunities to help founders (professors, researchers, staff or graduate students) who don't want to leave their present jobs to build a management team, develop a business plan, obtain initial financing and make their ideas and products into successful businesses. For faculty, researchers and staff, starting companies is an often random process of seeking advice and figuring out whom they can trust. As a trusted partner of their institution,- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
Crimson Investment - http://www.crimsonventures.comEstablished in 1993, Crimson is an international private equity firm with offices in the U.S. and Asia. Capitalizing on the accelerating globalization trend, Crimson partners with management to build industry leading global companies that leverage cross-border capabilities in the manufacturing and services sectors. Crimson's cross-border footprint, focused investment strategy, and over a decade of experience helping middle market companies establish world-class sourcing, manufacturing, service, engineering and sales capabilities in Asia provide the firm with a differentiated investment platform to help well-positioned middle market- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
Delphi Ventures LLP - http://www.delphiventures.comDelphi Ventures is a venture capital firm that has focused on early stage investing in medical devices and biotechnology for over two decades. With over $850 million in committed capital, Delphi Ventures has funded more than 150 companies. More then 90 of our portfolio companies have either completed an initial public offering been acquired by a major medical corporation. The partners at Delphi Ventures help build healthcare companies. We provide capital, contacts and leadership to help entrepreneurs realize their vision. Healthcare is our sole focus. Founded in 1988, Delphi was among the first venture capital firms in the United- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
DGWB Ventures LLC - http://www.dgwb.comSpecializes in helping companies build relationships with associates with similar values to build brand awareness.- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
Draper, Fisher, Jurvetson - http://www.dfj.comDraper Fisher Jurvetson is the only venture capital fund with a global presence through a network of partner funds, with offices in 33 cities throughout the world, and approximately $5.5 billion in capital commitments. DFJ's mission is to identify, serve and provide capital for extraordinary entrepreneurs anywhere who are determined to change the world. Over the past twenty years, DFJ has been proud to back more than 300 companies across many sectors including such industry-changing catalysts as Hotmail (acquired by MSFT), Baidu (BIDU), Skype (acquired by EBAY), United Online (UNTD), Overture (acquired by YHOO), EnerNOC (ENOC),- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
Evercore Partners - http://www.evercore.comEstablished in 1996, Evercore Partners is a leading investment banking boutique providing advisory services to prominent multinational corporations on significant mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings and other strategic corporate transactions. Evercore also has a successful investment management business through which we also manage private equity and venture capital funds for sophisticated institutional investors. We serve a diverse set of clients and investors around the world from our offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Mexico City and Monterrey. We were founded on the belief there was an opportunity- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
GKM Ventures - http://www.gkmventures.comGKM Ventures invests $2 million to $5 million in expansion-stage technology companies located in the Western U.S. We are particularyly interested in: communications, enterprise software and IT services and digital media. Many of our limited partners are successful industry executives who frequently contribute to the Fund's deal flow, due diligence process and portfolio companies. We are active value-add investors. With offices in Los Angeles (HQ) and in Redwood Shores, we maintain close relationships with other leading venture funds for co-investing opportunities. GKM Ventures is a licensed SBIC.- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
ITU Ventures - http://www.itu.comITU Ventures is a premier investment firm serving the unique needs of technology businesses emerging from the nation’s leading universities, research institutions and corporations. Our trailblazing practices provide the insight required to identify exceptional investment opportunities and ability to develop companies to successful culmination. We maintain our leadership position by challenging industry conventions in ways that benefit out portfolio companies and investors.- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
Kline Hawkes & Company - http://www.klinehawkes.comKline Hawkes & Co., manages through its funds, Kline Hawkes California, Kline Hawkes California SBIC, L.P. and Kline Hawkes Pacific, L.P., approximately $300 million of capital. Kline Hawkes' first investment was made in 1996 and since that time has invested in more than 35 companies. In our most recent Fund, Kline Hawkes Pacific, L.P., the investment range is $5 - $10 million per company with a focus on expansion-stage investment opportunities and change of control transactions.- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |
Meritech Capital Partners - http://www.meritechcapital.comMeritech Capital is a leading provider of late-stage venture capital to premier information and medical technology companies. With over $2.2 billion under management, Meritech seeks to lead investments in the portfolio companies of leading early stage venture capital firms. We pursue traditional growth companies as well as co-investments in corporate buy-outs and spin-offs. Our investments are typically in companies with proven and differentiated technology, rapidly-growing revenue, and seasoned management teams. As a late stage investor, we provide guidance to our portfolio companies on issues specific to maturing private companies- [MORE INFO, EDIT ] |