This section contains a listing of financing and loan companies in the United States and Canada. These listings are arranged alphabetically by country, then by state or province, then by city, then by organization name.
Launchworks Inc.
1902J 11th St., S.E.
Calgary, AB, Canada T2G 3G2
Phone: (403)269-1119
Fax: (403)269-1141
Website: http://www.launchworks.com
Investment Types: Start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Canada.
Native Venture Capital Company, Inc.
21 Artist View Point, Box 7
Site 25, RR 12
Calgary, AB, Canada T3E 6W3
Phone: (903)208-5380
Milt Pahl, President
Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first stage, second stage, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Western Canada.
Miralta Capital Inc.
4445 Calgary Trail South
888 Terrace Plaza Alberta
Edmonton, AB, Canada T6H 5R7
Phone: (780)438-3535
Fax: (780)438-3129
Michael Welsh
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified communications, computer related, electronics, consumer products, industrial products and equipment. Geographic Preferences: Canada.
Vencap Equities Alberta Ltd.
10180-101st St., Ste. 1980
Edmonton, AB, Canada T5J 3S4
Phone: (403)420-1171
Fax: (403)429-2541
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage, control-block purchases, leveraged buyout, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northwest, Rocky Mountain region, and Western Canada.
Discovery Capital
5th Fl., 1199 West Hastings
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6E 3T5
Phone: (604)683-3000
Fax: (604)662-3457
E-mail: info@discoverycapital.com
Website: http://www.discoverycapital.com
Investment Types: Early stage and start-up. Industry Preferences:
Internet related. Geographic Preferences: Canada.
Greenstone Venture Partners
1177 West Hastings St.
Ste. 400
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6E 2K3
Phone: (604)717-1977
Fax: (604)717-1976
Website: http://www.greenstonevc.com
Investment Types: Diversified. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Canada.
Growthworks Capital
2600-1055 West Georgia St.
Box 11170 Royal Centre
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6E 3R5
Phone: (604)895-7259
Fax: (604)669-7605
Website: http://www.wofund.com
Mike Philips
Preferred Investment Size: $330,000 to $3,300,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, balanced, joint ventures, mezzanine, private placement, research and development, and management buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: British Columbia, Canada.
MDS Discovery Venture
Management, Inc.
555 W. Eighth Ave., Ste. 305
Vancouver, BC, Canada V5Z 1C6
Phone: (604)872-8464
Fax: (604)872-2977
E-mail: info@mds-ventures.com
David Scott, President
Investment Types: Seed, research and development, start-up, first and second stages. Industry Preferences: Biotechnology and communications. Geographic Preferences: Western Canada and Northwestern U.S.
Ventures West Management Inc.
1285 W. Pender St., Ste. 280
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6E 4B1
Phone: (604)688-9495
Fax: (604)687-2145
Website: http://www.ventureswest.com
Investment Types: Seed, research and development, start-up, first and second stages. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Northeast and Western U.S., Canada.
ACF Equity Atlantic Inc.
Purdy's Wharf Tower II
Ste. 2106
Halifax, NS, Canada B3J 3R7
Phone: (902)421-1965
Fax: (902)421-1808
David Wilson
Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, balanced, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Canada.
Montgomerie, Huck & Co.
146 Bluenose Dr.
PO Box 538
Lunenburg, NS, Canada B0J 2C0
Phone: (902)634-7125
Fax: (902)634-7130
Christopher Huck
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified communications, computer related, and industrial machinery. Geographic Preferences: Canada.
IPS Industrial Promotion Services Ltd.
60 Columbia Way, Ste. 720
Markham, ON, Canada L3R 0C9
Phone: (905)475-9400
Fax: (905)475-5003
Azim Lalani
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Control-block purchases, leveraged buyout, second stage, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.
Betwin Investments Inc.
Box 23110
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada P6A 6W6
Phone: (705)253-0744
Fax: (705)253-0744
D.B. Stinson
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.
Bailey & Company, Inc.
594 Spadina Ave.
Toronto, ON, Canada M5S 2H4
Phone: (416)921-6930
Fax: (416)925-4670
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Research and development, first stage, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
BCE Capital
200 Bay St.
South Tower, Ste. 3120
Toronto, ON, Canada M5J 2J2
Phone: (416)815-0078
Fax: (416)941-1073
Website: http://www.bcecapital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $350,000 to $2,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, early stage, expansion, and research and development. Industry Preferences: Communications, Internet related, electronics, and computer software and services. Geographic Preferences: Ontario and Western Canada.
Castlehill Ventures
55 University Ave., Ste. 500
Toronto, ON, Canada M5J 2H7
Phone: (416)862-8574
Fax: (416)862-8875
Investment Types: Start-up. Industry Preferences: Telecommunications and computer related. Geographic Preferences: Ontario, Canada.
CCFL Mezzanine Partners of Canada
70 University Ave.
Ste. 1450
Toronto, ON, Canada M5J 2M4
Phone: (416)977-1450
Fax: (416)977-6764
E-mail: info@ccfl.com
Website: http://www.ccfl.com
Paul Benson
Preferred Investment Size: $10,000,000. Investment Types:
Generalist PE. Industry Preferences:Diversified. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.
Celtic House International
100 Simcoe St., Ste. 100
Toronto, ON, Canada M5H 3G2
Phone: (416)542-2436
Fax: (416)542-2435
Website: http://www.celtic-house.com
Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Computer software and services, electronics, Internet related, communications, and computer hardware. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.
Clairvest Group Inc.
22 St. Clair Ave. East
Ste. 1700
Toronto, ON, Canada M4T 2S3
Phone: (416)925-9270
Fax: (416)925-5753
Jeff Parr
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Balanced, control-block purchases, later stage, leveraged buyout, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.
Crosbie & Co., Inc.
One First Canadian Place
9th Fl.
PO Box 116
Toronto, ON, Canada M5X 1A4
Phone: (416)362-7726
Fax: (416)362-3447
E-mail: info@crosbieco.com
Website: http://www.crosbieco.com
Investment Types: Acquisition, distressed debt, expansion, generalist PE, later stage, leveraged and management buyouts, mezzanine, private placement, recaps, special situations, and turnarounds. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Ontario, Canada.
Drug Royalty Corp.
Eight King St. East
Ste. 202
Toronto, ON, Canada M5C 1B5
Phone: (416)863-1865
Fax: (416)863-5161
Harry K. Loveys
Preferred Investment Size: $4,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Research and development and special situation. Industry Preferences: Biotechnology and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Grieve, Horner, Brown & Asculai
8 King St. E, Ste. 1704
Toronto, ON, Canada M5C 1B5
Phone: (416)362-7668
Fax: (416)362-7660
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stages. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.
Jefferson Partners
77 King St. West
Ste. 4010
PO Box 136
Toronto, ON, Canada M5K 1H1
Phone: (416)367-1533
Fax: (416)367-5827
Website: http://www.jefferson.com
Preferred Investment Size: $3,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Seed and expansion. Industry Preferences: Communications and media, software, and Internet related. Geographic Preferences: Northeastern U.S. and Canada.
J.L. Albright Venture Partners
Canada Trust Tower, 161 Bay St.
Ste. 4440
PO Box 215
Toronto, ON, Canada M5J 2S1
Phone: (416)367-2440
Fax: (416)367-4604
Website: http://www.jlaventures.com
Jon Prosser
Investment Types: First and second stage. Industry Preferences: Internet related, communications, and computer related. Geographic Preferences: Canada.
McLean Watson Capital Inc.
One First Canadian Place
Ste. 1410
PO Box 129
Toronto, ON, Canada M5X 1A4
Phone: (416)363-2000
Fax: (416)363-2010
Website: http://www.mcleanwatson.com
Matt H. Lawton
Investment Types: First and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified communications, computer related, laser related, and fiber optics. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.
Middlefield Capital Fund
One First Canadian Place
85th Fl.
PO Box 192
Toronto, ON, Canada M5X 1A6
Phone: (416)362-0714
Fax: (416)362-7925
Website: http://www.middlefield.com
David Roode
Preferred Investment Size: $3,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Second stage, control-block purchases, industry rollups, leveraged buyout, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.
Mosaic Venture Partners
24 Duncan St.
Ste. 300
Toronto, ON, Canada M5V 3M6
Phone: (416)597-8889
Fax: (416)597-2345
Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Internet related. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.
Onex Corp.
161 Bay St.
PO Box 700
Toronto, ON, Canada M5J 2S1
Phone: (416)362-7711
Fax: (416)362-5765
Anthony Munk
Preferred Investment Size: $10,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Control-block purchases, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.
Penfund Partners Inc.
145 King St. West
Ste. 1920
Toronto, ON, Canada M5H 1J8
Phone: (416)865-0300
Fax: (416)364-6912
Website: http://www.penfund.com
David Collins
Preferred Investment Size: $667,000 to $4,670,000. Investment Types: Generalist PE, leveraged and management buyouts, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Canada.
Primaxis Technology Ventures Inc.
1 Richmond St. West, 8th Fl.
Toronto, ON, Canada M5H 3W4
Phone: (416)313-5210
Fax: (416)313-5218
Website: http://www.primaxis.com
Investment Types: Seed and early stage. Industry Preferences: Telecommunications, electronics, and manufacturing. Geographic Preferences: Canada.
Priveq Capital Funds
240 Duncan Mill Rd., Ste. 602
Toronto, ON, Canada M3B 3P1
Phone: (416)447-3330
Fax: (416)447-3331
E-mail: priveq@sympatico.ca
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Industry rollups, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, recaps, second stage, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast, Northwest, and Southeastern U.S.; and Canada.
Roynat Ventures
40 King St. West, 26th Fl.
Toronto, ON, Canada M5H 1H1
Phone: (416)933-2667
Fax: (416)933-2783
Website: http://www.roynatcapital.com
Bob Roy
Investment Types: Early stage and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Canada.
Tera Capital Corp.
366 Adelaide St. East, Ste. 337
Toronto, ON, Canada M5A 3X9
Phone: (416)368-1024
Fax: (416)368-1427
Investment Types: Balanced. Industry Preferences: Computer related and biotechnology. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.
Working Ventures Canadian Fund Inc.
250 Bloor St. East, Ste. 1600
Toronto, ON, Canada M4W 1E6
Phone: (416)934-7718
Fax: (416)929-0901
Website: http://www.workingventures.ca
Preferred Investment Size: $334,000 minimum. Investment Types: No preference. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Ontario and Western Canada.
Altamira Capital Corp.
202 University
Niveau de Maisoneuve, Bur. 201
Montreal, QC, Canada H3A 2A5
Phone: (514)499-1656
Fax: (514)499-9570
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Federal Business Development Bank
Venture Capital Division
Five Place Ville Marie, Ste. 600
Montreal, QC, Canada H3B 5E7
Phone: (514)283-1896
Fax: (514)283-5455
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, mezzanine, research and development, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Biotechnology; Internet related; computer software, hardware, and services. Geographic Preferences: Canada.
Hydro-Quebec Capitech Inc.
75 Boul, Rene Levesque Quest
Montreal, QC, Canada H2Z 1A4
Phone: (514)289-4783
Fax: (514)289-5420
Website: http://www.hqcapitech.com
Investment Types: Seed, start-up, early, first and second stage, balanced, expansion, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.
Investissement Desjardins
2 complexe Desjardins
C.P. 760
Montreal, QC, Canada H5B 1B8
Phone: (514)281-7131
Fax: (514)281-7808
Website: http://www.desjardins.com/id
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage, control-block purchases, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Quebec, Canada.
Marleau Lemire Inc.
One Place Ville-Marie, Ste. 3601
Montreal, QC, Canada H3B 3P2
Phone: (514)877-3800
Fax: (514)875-6415
Jean Francois Perrault
Preferred Investment Size: $3,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Canada.
Speirs Consultants Inc.
365 Stanstead
Montreal, QC, Canada H3R 1X5
Phone: (514)342-3858
Fax: (514)342-1977
Derek Speirs
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage, control-block purchases, industry rollups, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, research and development, and special situation.Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Canada.
Tecnocap Inc.
4028 Marlowe
Montreal, QC, Canada H4A 3M2
Phone: (514)483-6009
Fax: (514)483-6045
Website: http://www.technocap.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Early stage and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast and Southwest U.S., and Central Canada.
Telsoft Ventures
1000, Rue de la Gauchetiere
Quest, 25eme Etage
Montreal, QC, Canada H3B 4W5
Phone: (514)397-8450
Fax: (514)397-8451
Investment Types: First and second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Computer related.Geographic Preferences: West Coast, and Western Canada.
Saskatchewan Government Growth Fund
1801 Hamilton St., Ste. 1210
Canada Trust Tower
Regina, SK, Canada S4P 4B4
Phone: (306)787-2994
Fax: (306)787-2086
Rob M. Duguid, Vice President, Investing
Investment Types: Start-up, first stage, second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Western Canada.
FHL Capital Corp.
600 20th Street North
Suite 350
Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: (205)328-3098
Fax: (205)323-0001
Kevin Keck, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Investment Types: Mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.
Harbert Management Corp.
One Riverchase Pkwy. South
Birmingham, AL 35244
Phone: (205)987-5500
Fax: (205)987-5707
Website: http://www.harbert.net
Charles Miller, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 to $25,000,000. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout, special situations and industry roll ups. Industry Preferences: Oil and gas not considered. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Jefferson Capital Fund
PO Box 13129
Birmingham, AL 35213
Phone: (205)324-7709
Preferred Investment Size: From $1,000,000. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout, special situations and control block purchases. Industry Preferences: Telephone communications; consumer leisure and recreational products; consumer and industrial, medical and catalog specialty distribution; industrial products and equipment; medical/health related; publishing and education related. Geographic Preferences: Northeast, Southeast, and Middle Atlantic.
Private Capital Corp.
100 Brookwood Pl., 4th Fl.
Birmingham, AL 35209
Phone: (205)879-2722
Fax: (205)879-5121
William Acker, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Start-up, first stage, second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Communications; computer related; industrial, and medical product distribution; electronic components and instrumentation; energy/natura resources; medical/health related; education; and finance and insurance. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.
21st Century Health Ventures
One Health South Pkwy.
Birmingham, AL 35243
Phone: (256)268-6250
Fax: (256)970-8928
W. Barry McRae
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000. Investment Types: First stage, second stage, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Medical/Health related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
FJC Growth Capital Corp.
200 W. Side Sq., Ste. 340
Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: (256)922-2918
Fax: (256)922-2909
William B. Noojin, President
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 and $500,000. Investment Types: Mezzanine and second stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, electronics, hotels, and resort. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.
Hickory Venture Capital Corp.
301 Washington St. NW
Suite 301
Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: (256)539-1931
Fax: (256)539-5130
E-mail: hvcc@hvcc.com
Website: http://www.hvcc.com
J. Thomas Noojin, President
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 - $7,000,000. Investment Types: First stage, late stage, and leverage buyout. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer and Internet-related, energy, consumer, and biotechnology. Geographic Preferences: Southeast, Midwest, and Texas.
Southeastern Technology Fund
7910 South Memorial Pkwy., Ste. F
Huntsville, AL 35802
Phone: (256)883-8711
Fax: (256)883-8558
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Early, first and second stage, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Internet related, computer related, and communications. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.
Cordova Ventures
4121 Carmichael Rd., Ste. 301
Montgomery, AL 36106
Phone: (334)271-6011
Fax: (334)260-0120
Website: http://www.cordovaventures.com
Teo F. Dagi
Investment Types: Start-up, early, second and late stage, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.
Small Business Clinic of Alabama/
AG Bartholomew & Associates
PO Box 231074
Montgomery, AL 36123-1074
Phone: (334)284-3640
Preferred Investment Size: From $2,000,000. Investment Types: Start-up, first stage, second stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, consumer, distribution, industrial products and equipment, medical/health related, education, finance and insurance, real estate, specialty consulting, and transportation. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.
Miller Capital Corp.
4909 E. McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone: (602)225-0504
Fax: (602)225-9024
Website: http://www.themillergroup.com
Rudy R. Miller, Chairman and President
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $20,000,000. Investment Types: First stage, second stage, and recapitalizations. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer-related, electronics, financial and business services, and consumer-related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
The Columbine Venture Funds
9449 North 90th St., Ste. 200
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: (602)661-9222
Fax: (602)661-6262
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 - $800,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, start-up, and first stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Southwest, Rocky Mountains, and West Coast.
Koch Ventures
17767 N. Perimeter Dr., Ste. 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: (480)419-3600
Fax: (480)419-3606
Website: http://www.kochventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage and expansion. Industry Preferences: Electronics, Internet and computer related, and communications. Geographic Preferences: U.S.
McKee & Co.
7702 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Suite 230
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: (480)368-0333
Fax: (480)607-7446
Mark Jazwin, Corporate Finance
Preferred Investment Size: From $1,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, consumer, distribution, electronic components and instrumentation, energy/natural resources, biosensors, industrial products and equipment, medical and health related, finance, and transportation. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Merita Capital Ltd.
7350 E. Stetson Dr., Ste. 108-A
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480)947-8700
Fax: (480)947-8766
Investment Types: First and second stage, mezzanine, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Western U.S.
Valley Ventures / Arizona Growth
Partners L.P.
6720 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 208
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Phone: (480)661-6600
Fax: (480)661-6262
Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southwest and Rocky Mountains.
Estreetcapital.com
660 South Mill Ave., Ste. 315
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480)968-8400
Fax: (480)968-8480
Website: http://www.estreetcapital.com
Industry Preferences: Internet related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Coronado Venture Fund
PO Box 65420
Tucson, AZ 85728-5420
Phone: (520)577-3764
Fax: (520)299-8491
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 $500,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, electronic components and instrumentation, genetic engineering, industrial products and equipment, medical and health related, retail, and robotics. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Arkansas Capital Corp.
225 South Pulaski St.
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501)374-9247
Fax: (501)374-9425
Website: http://www.arcapital.com
Private firm investing own capital. Interested in financing expansion.
Sundance Venture Partners, L.P.
100 Clocktower Place, Ste. 130
Carmel, CA 93923
Phone: (831)625-6500
Fax: (831)625-6590
Preferred Investment Size: $800,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: No preference. Geographic Preferences: Southwest and West Coast.
Westar Capital (Costa Mesa)
949 South Coast Dr., Ste. 650
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714)481-5160
Fax: (714)481-5166
E-mail: mailbox@westarcapital.com
Website: http://www.westarcapital.com
Alan Sellers, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Leveraged buyouts, special situations, control block purchases, and industry roll ups. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, and West Coast.
Alpine Technology Ventures
20300 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Ste. 495
Cupertino, CA 95014
Phone: (408)725-1810
Fax: (408)725-1207
Website: http://www.alpineventures.com
Investment Types: Seed, start-up, research and development, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Internet-related, communications, computer-related, distribution, electronic components and instrumentation, industrial products and equipment.
Bay Partners
10600 N. De Anza Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014-2031
Phone: (408)725-2444
Fax: (408)446-4502
Website: http://www.baypartners.com
Bob Williams, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 to $15,000,000. Investment Types: Seed and start-up. Industry Preferences: Internet, communications, and computer related. Geographic Preferences: National.
Novus Ventures
20111 Stevens Creek Blvd., Ste. 130
Cupertino, CA 95014
Phone: (408)252-3900
Fax: (408)252-1713
Website: http://www.novusventures.com
Dan Tompkins, Managing General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1 Million. Investment Types: Start-up, first and early stage, expansion, and buyouts. Industry Preferences: Information technology. Geographic Preferences: Western U.S.
Triune Capital
19925 Stevens Creek Blvd., Ste. 200
Cupertino, CA 95014
Phone: (310)284-6800
Fax: (310)284-3290
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First, second, and late stage; mezzanine; control block; and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Acorn Ventures
268 Bush St., Ste. 2829
Daly City, CA 94014
Phone: (650)994-7801
Fax: (650)994-3305
Website: http://www.acornventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, first and second stage, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Digital Media Campus
2221 Park Place
El Segundo, CA 90245
Phone: (310)426-8000
Fax: (310)426-8010
E-mail: info@thecampus.com
Website: http://www.digitalmediacampus.com
Investment Types: Seed and early stage. Industry Preferences: Entertainment and leisure, sports, and media. Geographic Preferences: U.S.
BankAmerica Ventures / BA Venture Partners
950 Tower Ln., Ste. 700
Foster City, CA 94404
Phone: (650)378-6000
Fax: (650)378-6040
Website: http://www.baventurepartners.com
George Rossman
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $12,000,000. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Computer and Internet related, communications, medical product distribution, electronic components and instrumentation, genetic engineering, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: National.
Starting Point Partners
666 Portofino Lane
Foster City, CA 94404
Phone: (650)722-1035
Website: http://www.startingpointpartners.com
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: U.S.
Opportunity Capital Partners
2201 Walnut Ave., Ste. 210
Fremont, CA 94538
Phone: (510)795-7000
Fax: (510)494-5439
Website: http://www.ocpcapital.com
Peter Thompson, Managing Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $1,500,000. Investment Types: Second stage, late stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and industry roll ups. Industry Preferences: Internet related, consumer related, communications, computer, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Imperial Ventures Inc.
9920 S. La Cienega Boulevar, 14th Fl.
Inglewood, CA 90301
Phone: (310)417-5409
Fax: (310)338-6115
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $2,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Ventana Global (Irvine)
18881 Von Karman Ave., Ste. 1150
Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: (949)476-2204
Fax: (949)752-0223
Website: http://www.ventanaglobal.com
Scott A. Burri, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage, seed, special situation, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Southwest.
Integrated Consortium Inc.
50 Ridgecrest Rd.
Kentfield, CA 94904
Phone: (415)925-0386
Fax: (415)461-2726
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, control-block purchases, industry rollups, leveraged buyouts, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Entertainment and leisure, retail, computer stores, franchises, food/beverage, consumer products and services. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Enterprise Partners
979 Ivanhoe Ave., Ste. 550
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858)454-8833
Fax: (858)454-2489
Website: http://www.epvc.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $20,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Domain Associates
28202 Cabot Rd., Ste. 200
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Phone: (949)347-2446
Fax: (949)347-9720
Website: http://www.domainvc.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $20,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, first stage and second stage, expansion, private placement, research and development, and balanced. Industry Preferences: Electronics, computer, biotechnology, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Cascade Communications Ventures
60 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ste. 300
Larkspur, CA 94939
Phone: (415)925-6500
Fax: (415)925-6501
Dennis Brush
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout and special situations. Industry Preferences: Communications and franchises. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S and Canada.
Allegis Capital
One First St., Ste. Two
Los Altos, CA 94022
Phone: (650)917-5900
Fax: (650)917-5901
Website: http://www.allegiscapital.com
Robert R. Ackerman, Jr.
Investment Types: Seed and early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: West Coast and District of Columbia.
Aspen Ventures
1000 Fremont Ave., Ste. 200
Los Altos, CA 94024
Phone: (650)917-5670
Fax: (650)917-5677
Website: http://www.aspenventures.com
Alexander Cilento, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $3,500,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Seed, and early stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, medical/health, biotechnology, and electronics. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
AVI Capital L.P.
1 First St., Ste. 2
Los Altos, CA 94022
Phone: (650)949-9862
Fax: (650)949-8510
Website: http://www.avicapital.com
Brian J. Grossi, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $2 million. Investment Policies: Equity Only. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Computer hardware, software, and services; Internet related; communications; electronics; energy; and medical/health. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Bastion Capital Corp.
1999 Avenue of the Stars, Ste. 2960
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310)788-5700
Fax: (310)277-7582
E-mail: ga@bastioncapital.com
Website: http://www.bastioncapital.com
James Villanueva, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $10,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout, special situations and control block purchases. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.
Davis Group
PO Box 69953
Los Angeles, CA 90069-0953
Phone: (310)659-6327
Fax: (310)659-6337
Roger W. Davis, Chairman
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 minimum. Investment Types: Early stages, leveraged buyouts, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: International.
Developers Equity Corp.
1880 Century Park East, Ste. 211
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (213)277-0300
Investment Types: Seed, start-up, and leverage buyout. Industry Preferences: Industrial products and machinery, transportation, and real estate.
Far East Capital Corp.
350 S. Grand Ave., Ste. 4100
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: (213)687-1361
Fax: (213)617-7939
E-mail:
free@fareastnationalbank.com
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $300,000. Investment Types: First stage, second stage, mezzanine, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer and Internet related, electronic components and instrumentation, genetic engineering, medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Kline Hawkes & Co.
11726 San Vicente Blvd., Ste. 300
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310)442-4700
Fax: (310)442-4707
Website: http://www.klinehawkes.com
Robert M. Freiland, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $4,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Second and later stage, private placement, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Lawrence Financial Group
701 Teakwood
PO Box 491773
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310)471-4060
Fax: (310)472-3155
Larry Hurwitz
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Riordan Lewis & Haden
300 S. Grand Ave., 29th Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: (213)229-8500
Fax: (213)229-8597
Jonathan Leach
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage, start-up, leveraged buyouts, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Union Venture Corp.
445 S. Figueroa St., 9th Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: (213)236-4092
Fax: (213)236-6329
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related. Geographic Preferences: National.
Wedbush Capital Partners
1000 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (213)688-4545
Fax: (213)688-6642
Website: http://www.wedbush.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyouts. Industry Preferences: Diversified computer technology, consumer related, distribution, and healthcare. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Advent International Corp.
2180 Sand Hill Rd., Ste. 420
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)233-7500
Fax: (650)233-7515
Website: http://www.adventinternational.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, special situations, recaps, and acquisitions. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.
Altos Ventures
2882 Sand Hill Rd., Ste. 100
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)234-9771
Fax: (650)233-9821
Website: http://www.altosvc.com
Investment Types: Start-up, seed, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Internet and computer related, consumer related, medical/health. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Applied Technology
1010 El Camino Real, Ste. 300
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (415)326-8622
Fax: (415)326-8163
Ellie McCormack, Partner
Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, research and development. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
APV Technology Partners
535 Middlefield, Ste. 150
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)327-7871
Fax: (650)327-7631
Website: http://www.apvtp.com
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
August Capital Management
2480 Sand Hill Rd., Ste. 101
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)234-9900
Fax: (650)234-9910
Website: http://www.augustcap.com
Andrew S. Rappaport, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Start-up, first stage and special situations. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, distribution, and electronic components and instrumentation. Geographic Preferences: Northwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountains and West Coast.
Baccharis Capital Inc.
2420 Sand Hill Rd., Ste. 100
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)324-6844
Fax: (650)854-3025
Michelle von Roedelbronn
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Start-up, first stage and second stage, mezzanine and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Benchmark Capital
2480 Sand Hill Rd., Ste. 200
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)854-8180
Fax: (650)854-8183
E-mail: info@benchmark.com
Website: http://www.benchmark.com
Investment Types: Seed, research and development, start-up, first and second stage, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, and electronic components and instrumentation. Geographic
Preferences: Southwest and West Coast.
Bessemer Venture Partners (Menlo Park)
535 Middlefield Rd., Ste. 245
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)853-7000
Fax: (650)853-7001
Website: http://www.bvp.com
Investment Types: Seed, research and development, start-up, first stages, leveraged buyout, special situations, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, consumer products, distribution, and electronics. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
The Cambria Group
1600 El Camino Real Rd., Ste. 155
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)329-8600
Fax: (650)329-8601
Website: http://www.cambriagroup.com
Paul L. Davies, III, Managing Principal
Preferred Investment Size: $3,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, special situations, and control block purchases. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Canaan Partners
2884 Sand Hill Rd., Ste. 115
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)854-8092
Fax: (650)854-8127
Website: http://www.canaan.com
Preferred Investment Size: $5,00,000 to $20,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Capstone Ventures
3000 Sand Hill Rd., Bldg. One, Ste. 290
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)854-2523
Fax: (650)854-9010
Website: http://www.capstonevc.com
Eugene J. Fischer
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, early, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified high technology. Geographic Preferences: Diversified.
Comdisco Venture Group (Silicon Valley)
3000 Sand Hill Rd., Bldg. 1, Ste. 155
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)854-9484
Fax: (650)854-4026
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $20,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Commtech International
535 Middlefield Rd., Ste. 200
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)328-0190
Fax: (650)328-6442
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Seed and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Compass Technology Partners
1550 El Camino Real, Ste. 275
Menlo Park, CA 94025-4111
Phone: (650)322-7595
Fax: (650)322-0588
Website: http://www.compasstechpartners.com
Leon Dulberger, General Partner
Investment Types: Mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified high technology. Geographic Preferences: National.
Convergence Partners
3000 Sand Hill Rd., Ste. 235
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)854-3010
Fax: (650)854-3015
Website: http://www.convergencepartners.com
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, research and development, early and late stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, electronic components and instrumentation, and interactive media. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
The Dakota Group
PO Box 1025
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)853-0600
Fax: (650)851-4899
E-mail: info@dakota.com
Stephen A. Meyer, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Early and later stages, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified computer and communications technology, education, and publishing. Geographic Preferences: National.
Delphi Ventures
3000 Sand Hill Rd.
Bldg. One, Ste. 135
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)854-9650
Fax: (650)854-2961
Website: http://www.delphiventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Medical/health related, Internet related, biotechnology, computer software and services. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
El Dorado Ventures
2884 Sand Hill Rd., Ste. 121
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)854-1200
Fax: (650)854-1202
Website: http://www.eldoradoventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer and Internet related, electronics, and industrial products and equipment. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Glynn Ventures
3000 Sand Hill Rd., Bldg. 4, Ste. 235
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)854-2215
John W. Glynn, Jr., General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage, leveraged buyout, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified computer and communications technology, and medical/health. Geographic Preferences: East and West Coast.
Indosuez Ventures
2180 Sand Hill Rd., Ste. 450
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)854-0587
Fax: (650)323-5561
Website: http://www.indosuezventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $1,500,000. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Institutional Venture Partners
3000 Sand Hill Rd., Bldg. 2, Ste. 290
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)854-0132
Fax: (650)854-5762
Website: http://www.ivp.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: International.
Interwest Partners (Menlo Park)
3000 Sand Hill Rd., Bldg. 3, Ste. 255
Menlo Park, CA 94025-7112
Phone: (650)854-8585
Fax: (650)854-4706
Website: http://www.interwest.com
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $25,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, start-up, first and second stage, expansion, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (Menlo Park)
2750 Sand Hill Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)233-2750
Fax: (650)233-0300
Website: http://www.kpcb.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Magic Venture Capital LLC
1010 El Camino Real, Ste. 300
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)325-4149
Patrick Lynn
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first stage. Industry Preferences: Medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Matrix Partners
2500 Sand Hill Rd., Ste. 113
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)854-3131
Fax: (650)854-3296
Website: http://www.matrixpartners.com
Andrew W. Verlahen, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Start-up, early, first and second stage, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, medical/health, and electronic components and instrumentation. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Mayfield Fund
2800 Sand Hill Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)854-5560
Fax: (650)854-5712
Website: http://www.mayfield.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, and recapitalization. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northwest, Rocky Mountains, and West Coast.
McCown De Leeuw and Co. (Menlo Park)
3000 Sand Hill Rd., Bldg. 3, Ste. 290
Menlo Park, CA 94025-7111
Phone: (650)854-6000
Fax: (650)854-0853
Website: http://www.mdcpartners.com
Christopher Crosby, Principal
Preferred Investment Size: $40,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Menlo Ventures
3000 Sand Hill Rd., Bldg. 4, Ste. 100
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)854-8540
Fax: (650)854-7059
Website: http://www.menloventures.com
H. DuBose Montgomery, General Partner and Managing Director Venture capital supplier. Provides start-up and expansion financing to companies with experienced management teams, distinctive product lines, and large growing markets. Primary interest is in technology-oriented, Internet, and computer related companies. Investments range from $5,000,000 to $30 million; also provides capital for research and development.
Merrill Pickard Anderson & Eyre
2480 Sand Hill Rd., Ste. 200
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)854-8600
Fax: (650)854-0345
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 maximum. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
New Enterprise Associates (Menlo Park)
2490 Sand Hill Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)854-9499
Fax: (650)854-9397
Website: http://www.nea.com
Ronald H. Kase, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, early, start-up, first and second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Onset Ventures
2400 Sand Hill Rd., Ste. 150
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)529-0700
Fax: (650)529-0777
Website: http://www.onset.com
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 minimum. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, medical and health related. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Paragon Venture Partners
3000 Sand Hill Rd., Bldg. 1, Ste. 275
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)854-8000
Fax: (650)854-7260
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,500,000. Investment Types: Start-up, seed, first and second stage, special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Pathfinder Venture Capital Funds (Menlo Park)
3000 Sand Hill Rd., Bldg. 3, Ste. 255
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)854-0650
Fax: (650)854-4706
Jack K. Ahrens, II, Investment Officer
Preferred Investment Size: $2,00,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.
Rocket Ventures
3000 Sandhill Rd., Bldg. 1, Ste. 170
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)561-9100
Fax: (650)561-9183
Website: http://www.rocketventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, and early stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, software, and Internet related. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Sequoia Capital
3000 Sand Hill Rd., Bldg. 4, Ste. 280
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)854-3927
Fax: (650)854-2977
E-mail: sequoia@sequioacap.com
Website: http://www.sequoiacap.com
Investment Types: Early, seed, start-up, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Western U.S. and international.
Sierra Ventures
3000 Sand Hill Rd., Bldg. 4, Ste. 210
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)854-1000
Fax: (650)854-5593
Website: http://www.sierraventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, recapitalization, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Sigma Partners
2884 Sand Hill Rd., Ste. 121
Menlo Park, CA 94025-7022
Phone: (650)853-1700
Fax: (650)853-1717
E-mail: info@sigmapartners.com
Website: http://www.sigmapartners.com
Lawrence G. Finch, Partner
Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, special situation, recap, and control block purchases. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: U.S.
Sprout Group (Menlo Park)
3000 Sand Hill Rd.
Bldg. 3, Ste. 170
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)234-2700
Fax: (650)234-2779
Website: http://www.sproutgroup.com
Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and foreign countries.
TA Associates (Menlo Park)
70 Willow Rd., Ste. 100
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)328-1210
Fax: (650)326-4933
Website: http://www.ta.com
Michael C. Child, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $20,000,000 to $60,000,000. Investment Types: Control-block purchases, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Thompson Clive & Partners Ltd.
3000 Sand Hill Rd., Bldg. 1, Ste. 185
Menlo Park, CA 94025-7102
Phone: (650)854-0314
Fax: (650)854-0670
E-mail: mail@tcvc.com
Website: http://www.tcvc.com
Greg Ennis, Principal
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage, management buyouts, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified computer and communications technology, electronic instrumentation, genetic engineering, and medical/health. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.; International.
Trinity Ventures Ltd.
3000 Sand Hill Rd., Bldg. 1, Ste. 240
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)854-9500
Fax: (650)854-9501
Website: http://www.trinityventures.com
Lawrence K. Orr, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 to $20,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer and Internet related, consumer products and services, and electronics. Geographic Preferences: Mid-Atlantic and Western U.S.
U.S. Venture Partners
2180 Sand Hill Rd., Ste. 300
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)854-9080
Fax: (650)854-3018
Website: http://www.usvp.com
William K. Bowes, Jr., Founding Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, and late stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, consumer products and services, distribution, electronics, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: Northwest and West Coast.
USVP-Schlein Marketing Fund
2180 Sand Hill Rd., Ste. 300
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (415)854-9080
Fax: (415)854-3018
Website: http://www.usvp.com
Venture capital fund. Prefers specialty retailing/consumer products companies.
Venrock Associates
2494 Sand Hill Rd., Ste. 200
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650)561-9580
Fax: (650)561-9180
Website: http://www.venrock.com
Ted H. McCourtney, Managing General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, start-up, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Brad Peery Capital Inc.
145 Chapel Pkwy.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone: (415)389-0625
Fax: (415)389-1336
Brad Peery, Chairman
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $300,000. Investment Types: Second stage financing. Industry Preferences: Communications and media. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Dot Edu Ventures
650 Castro St., Ste. 270
Mountain View, CA 94041
Phone: (650)575-5638
Fax: (650)325-5247
Website: http://www.doteduventures.com
Investment Types: Early stage and seed. Industry Preferences: Internet related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Forrest, Binkley & Brown
840 Newport Ctr. Dr., Ste. 480
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949)729-3222
Fax: (949)729-3226
Website: http://www.fbbvc.com
Jeff Brown, Partner
Investment Policies: $1,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: First stage, second stage, expansion, and balanced. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer and Internet related, consumer, electronic components and instrumentation, genetic engineering, industrial products and equipment, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: National.
Marwit Capital LLC
180 Newport Center Dr., Ste. 200
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949)640-6234
Fax: (949)720-8077
Website: http://www.marwit.com
Thomas W. Windsor, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 minimum. Investment Types: Acquisition, control-block, leveraged buyout, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Software, transportation, distribution, and manufacturing. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Kaiser Permanente / National Venture Development
1800 Harrison St., 22nd Fl.
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510)267-4010
Fax: (510)267-4036
Website: http://www.kpventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $2,000,000. Investment Types: Balanced, first and second stage, expansion, joint ventures, and private placement. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.
Nu Capital Access Group, Ltd.
7677 Oakport St., Ste. 105
Oakland, CA 94621
Phone: (510)635-7345
Fax: (510)635-7068
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stages, leveraged buyouts, industry rollups, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified consumer products and services, food and industrial product distribution. Geographic Preferences: Western U.S.
Inman and Bowman
4 Orinda Way, Bldg. D, Ste. 150
Orinda, CA 94563
Phone: (510)253-1611
Fax: (510)253-9037
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Accel Partners (San Francisco)
428 University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650)614-4800
Fax: (650)614-4880
Website: http://www.accel.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, and early stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, medical/health, biotechnology, and electronic components and instrumentation. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Accenture Technology Ventures
1661 Page Mill Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: (650)213-2500
Fax: (650)213-2222
Website: http://www.accenturetechventures.com
Investment Types: Start-up, early and later stage, balanced, expansion, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Internet and computer related, and communications. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Advanced Technology Ventures
485 Ramona St., Ste. 200
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650)321-8601
Fax: (650)321-0934
Website: http://www.atvcapital.com
Steven Baloff, General Partner
Investment Types: Start-up, first stage, second stage, and balanced. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.
Anila Fund
400 Channing Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650)833-5790
Fax: (650)833-0590
Website: http://www.anila.com
Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Telecommunications and Internet related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Asset Management Company Venture Capital
2275 E. Bayshore, Ste. 150
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: (650)494-7400
Fax: (650)856-1826
E-mail: postmaster@assetman.com
Website: http://www.assetman.com
Preferred Investment Size: $750,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, and first stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Northeast, West Coast.
BancBoston Capital / BancBoston Ventures
435 Tasso St., Ste. 250
Palo Alto, CA 94305
Phone: (650)470-4100
Fax: (650)853-1425
Website: http://www.bancbostoncapital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, early stage, acquisition, expansion, later stage, management buyouts, and recapitalizations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Eastern Canada.
Charter Ventures
525 University Ave., Ste. 1400
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650)325-6953
Fax: (650)325-4762
Website: http://www.charterventures.com
Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Communications Ventures
505 Hamilton Avenue, Ste. 305
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650)325-9600
Fax: (650)325-9608
Website: http://www.comven.com
Clifford Higgerson, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $25,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, early, first, and second stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, Internet related, electronics, and computer related. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
HMS Group
2468 Embarcadero Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303-3313
Phone: (650)856-9862
Fax: (650)856-9864
Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, electronics, and industrial products. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
New Vista Capital
540 Cowper St., Ste. 200
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650)329-9333
Fax: (650)328-9434
E-mail: fgreene@nvcap.com
Website: http://www.nvcap.com
Frank Greene
Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first stage, second stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, electronics, and consumer related. Geographic Preferences: Western U.S., Rocky Mountains.
Norwest Equity Partners (Palo Alto)
245 Lytton Ave., Ste. 250
Palo Alto, CA 94301-1426
Phone: (650)321-8000
Fax: (650)321-8010
Website: http://www.norwestvp.com
Charles B. Lennin, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $25,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, early and later stage, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Oak Investment Partners
525 University Ave., Ste. 1300
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650)614-3700
Fax: (650)328-6345
Website: http://www.oakinv.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first stage, leveraged buyout, open market, control-block purchases, and special situations. Industry Preferences: communications, computer related, consumer restaurants and retailing, electronics, genetic engineering, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Patricof & Co. Ventures, Inc. (Palo Alto)
2100 Geng Rd., Ste. 150
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: (650)494-9944
Fax: (650)494-6751
Website: http://www.patricof.com
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
RWI Group
835 Page Mill Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: (650)251-1800
Fax: (650)213-8660
Website: http://www.rwigroup.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $4,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Summit Partners (Palo Alto)
499 Hamilton Ave., Ste. 200
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650)321-1166
Fax: (650)321-1188
Website: http://www.summitpartners.com
Christopher W. Sheeline
Preferred Investment Size: $1,500,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, special situations, and control block purchases. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.
Sutter Hill Ventures
755 Page Mill Rd., Ste. A-200
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: (650)493-5600
Fax: (650)858-1854
E-mail: shv@shv.com
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Vanguard Venture Partners
525 University Ave., Ste. 600
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650)321-2900
Fax: (650)321-2902
Website: http://www.vanguardventures.com
Donald F. Wood, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Early stages. Industry Preferences: Diversified computer and communications technology, genetic engineering, and electronics. Geographic Preferences: National.
Venture Growth Associates
2479 East Bayshore St., Ste. 710
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: (650)855-9100
Fax: (650)855-9104
James R. Berdell, Managing Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, leveraged buyout, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology, finance and consumer related. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Worldview Technology Partners
435 Tasso St., Ste. 120
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650)322-3800
Fax: (650)322-3880
Website: http://www.worldview.com
Mike Orsak, General Partner
Investment Types: Seed, research and development, start-up, first stage, second stage, mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: National.
Jafco America Ventures, Inc.
505 Hamilton Ste. 310
Palto Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650)463-8800
Fax: (650)463-8801
Website: http://www.jafco.com
Andrew P. Goldfarb, Senior Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Draper, Fisher, Jurvetson / Draper Associates
400 Seaport Ct., Ste.250
Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: (415)599-9000
Fax: (415)599-9726
Website: http://www.dfj.com
J.B. Fox
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, and first stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer and Internet related, electronic components and instrumentation. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Gabriel Venture Partners
350 Marine Pkwy., Ste. 200
Redwood Shores, CA 94065
Phone: (650)551-5000
Fax: (650)551-5001
Website: http://www.gabrielvp.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $7,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, early and first stage. Industry Preferences: Internet and computer related, communications, and electronics. Geographic Preferences: West Coast and Mid Atlantic.
Hallador Venture Partners, L.L.C.
740 University Ave., Ste. 110
Sacramento, CA 95825-6710
Phone: (916)920-0191
Fax: (916)920-5188
E-mail: chris@hallador.com
Chris L. Branscum, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Early and later stages, and research and development. Industry Preferences: Diversified computer and communications technology, and electronic semiconductors. Geographic Preferences: Western U.S.
Emerald Venture Group
12396 World Trade Dr., Ste. 116
San Diego, CA 92128
Phone: (858)451-1001
Fax: (858)451-1003
Website: http://www.emeraldventure.com
Cherie Simoni
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $50,000,000. Investment Types: Start-up, seed, first and second stage, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, and research and development. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Forward Ventures
9255 Towne Centre Dr.
San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: (858)677-6077
Fax: (858)452-8799
E-mail: info@forwardventure.com
Website: http://www.forwardventure.com
Standish M. Fleming, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, start-up, first and second stage, mezzanine, and private placement. Industry Preferences: Biotechnology, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Idanta Partners Ltd.
4660 La Jolla Village Dr., Ste. 850
San Diego, CA 92122
Phone: (619)452-9690
Fax: (619)452-2013
Website: http://www.idanta.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Kingsbury Associates
3655 Nobel Dr., Ste. 490
San Diego, CA 92122
Phone: (858)677-0600
Fax: (858)677-0800
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Medical/health, biotechnology, computer and Internet related. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Kyocera International Inc.
Corporate Development
8611 Balboa Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858)576-2600
Fax: (858)492-1456
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast, Northwest, West Coast.
Sorrento Associates, Inc.
4370 LaJolla Village Dr., Ste. 1040
San Diego, CA 92122
Phone: (619)452-3100
Fax: (619)452-7607
Website: http://www.sorrentoventures.com
Vincent J. Burgess, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 TO $7,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity only. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage, leveraged buyout, special situations, and control block purchases. Industry Preferences: Medicine, health, communications, electronics, special retail. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Western States Investment Group
9191 Towne Ctr. Dr., Ste. 310
San Diego, CA 92122
Phone: (619)678-0800
Fax: (619)678-0900
Investment Types: Seed, research and development, start-up, first stage, leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Computer related, consumer, electronic components and instrumentation, medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: Western U.S.
Aberdare Ventures
One Embarcadero Center, Ste. 4000
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415)392-7442
Fax: (415)392-4264
Website: http://www.aberdare.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $7,000,000. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Acacia Venture Partners
101 California St., Ste. 3160
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415)433-4200
Fax: (415)433-4250
Website: http://www.acaciavp.com
Brian Roberts, Senior Associate
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, mezzanine and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Computer, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Access Venture Partners
319 Laidley St.
San Francisco, CA 94131
Phone: (415)586-0132
Fax: (415)392-6310
Website: http://www.accessventurepartners.com
Robert W. Rees, II, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $5 million. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, and first stage. Industry Preferences: Internet related, biotechnology, communications, and computer software and services.Geographic Preferences: Southwest and Rocky Mountain region.
Alta Partners
One Embarcadero Center, Ste. 4050
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415)362-4022
Fax: (415)362-6178
E-mail: alta@altapartners.com
Website: http://www.altapartners.com
Jean Deleage, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, distribution, electronic components and instrumentation, genetic engineering, industrial products and equipment, medical/health related. Real estate, oil and natural gas exploration, and environmental not considered. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Bangert Dawes Reade Davis & Thom
220 Montgomery St., Ste. 424
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415)954-9900
Fax: (415)954-9901
E-mail: bdrdt@pacbell.net
Lambert Thom, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Berkeley International Capital Corp.
650 California St., Ste. 2800
San Francisco, CA 94108-2609
Phone: (415)249-0450
Fax: (415)392-3929
Website: http://www.berkeleyvc.com
Arthur I. Trueger, Chairman
Preferred Investment Size: $3,000,000 to $15,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout and special situations. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, distribution, electronic components and instrumentation, industrial products and equipment, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Blueprint Ventures LLC
456 Montgomery St., 22nd Fl.
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415)901-4000
Fax: (415)901-4035
Website: http://www.blueprintventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $3,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Communications and Internet related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Blumberg Capital Ventures
580 Howard St., Ste. 401
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (415)905-5007
Fax: (415)357-5027
Website: http://www.blumberg-capital.com
Mark Pretorius, Principal
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and early stage, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Burr, Egan, Deleage, and Co. (San Francisco)
1 Embarcadero Center, Ste. 4050
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415)362-4022
Fax: (415)362-6178
Private venture capital supplier. Invests start-up, expansion, and acquisitions capital nationwide. Principal concerns are strength of the management team; large, rapidly expanding markets; and unique products for services. Past investments have been made in the fields of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, cable TV, chemicals/plastics, communications, software, computer systems and peripherals, distributorships, radio common carriers, electronics and electrical components, environmental control, health services, medical devices and instrumentation, and radio and cellular telecommunications. Primarily interested in medical, electronics, and media industries.
Burrill & Company
120 Montgomery St., Ste. 1370
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415)743-3160
Fax: (415)743-3161
Website: http://www.burrillandco.com
David Collier, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
CMEA Ventures
235 Montgomery St., Ste. 920
San Francisco, CA 94401
Phone: (415)352-1520
Fax: (415)352-1524
Website: http://www.cmeaventures.com
Thomas R. Baruch, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified high technology. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Crocker Capital
1 Post St., Ste. 2500
San Francisco, CA 94101
Phone: (415)956-5250
Fax: (415)959-5710
Investment Types: Second stage, leveraged buyout, and start-up. Industry Preferences: Communications, medical/health related, consumer, retail, food/beverage, education, industrial materials, and manufacturing. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Dominion Ventures, Inc.
44 Montgomery St., Ste. 4200
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415)362-4890
Fax: (415)394-9245
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Dorset Capital
Pier 1
Bay 2
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415)398-7101
Fax: (415)398-7141
Website: http://www.dorsetcapital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Second and later stage, expansion, generalist PE, leveraged and management buyouts. Industry Preferences: Consumer retail, food and beverage, and business services. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Gatx Capital
Four Embarcadero Center, Ste. 2200
San Francisco, CA 94904
Phone: (415)955-3200
Fax: (415)955-3449
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Early and later stages, and leveraged buyouts. Industry Preferences: Diversified technologies, forestry, and agriculture. Geographic Preferences: National and Canada.
IMinds
135 Main St., Ste. 1350
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (415)547-0000
Fax: (415)227-0300
Website: http://www.iminds.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $2,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, and early stage. Industry Preferences: Internet and computer related. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
LF International Inc.
360 Post St., Ste. 705
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415)399-0110
Fax: (415)399-9222
Website: http://www.lfvc.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Control-block purchases, first and second stage, expansion, industry rollups, management buyouts, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Consumer related, retail. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Newbury Ventures
535 Pacific Ave., 2nd Fl.
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415)296-7408
Fax: (415)296-7416
Website: http://www.newburyven.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Early and later stages, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified high technology. Geographic Preferences: Eastern and Western U.S. and Canada.
Quest Ventures (San Francisco)
333 Bush St., Ste. 1750
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415)782-1414
Fax: (415)782-1415
E-mail: ruby@crownadvisors.com
Lucien Ruby, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 maximum. Investment Types: Seed and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Robertson-Stephens Co.
555 California St., Ste. 2600
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415)781-9700
Fax: (415)781-2556
Website: http://www.omegaadventures.com
Private venture capital firm. Considers investments in any attractive merging-growth area, including product and service companies. Key preferences include health care, communications and technology, biotechnology, software, and information services. Maximum investment is $5 million.
Rosewood Capital, L.P.
One Maritime Plaza, Ste. 1330
San Francisco, CA 94111-3503
Phone: (415)362-5526
Fax: (415)362-1192
Website: http://www.rosewoodvc.com
Kevin Reilly, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Later stages, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Consumer and Internet related. Geographic Preferences: National.
Ticonderoga Capital Inc.
555 California St., No. 4950
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415)296-7900
Fax: (415)296-8956
Graham K Crooke, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 maximum. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and consolidation strategies. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.
21st Century Internet Venture Partners
Two South Park
2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: (415)512-1221
Fax: (415)512-2650
Website: http://www.21vc.com
Shawn Myers
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 maximum. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, start-up, first and second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.
VK Ventures
600 California St., Ste.1700
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415)391-5600
Fax: (415)397-2744
David D. Horwich, Senior Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $250,000. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Walden Group of Venture Capital Funds
750 Battery St., Seventh Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415)391-7225
Fax: (415)391-7262
Arthur Berliner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $7,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Acer Technology Ventures
2641 Orchard Pkwy.
San Jose, CA 95134
Phone: (408)433-4945
Fax: (408)433-5230
James C. Lu, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.
Authosis
226 Airport Pkwy., Ste. 405
San Jose, CA 95110
Phone: (650)814-3603
Website: http://www.authosis.com
Investment Types: Seed, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Computer software. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Western Technology Investment
2010 N. First St., Ste. 310
San Jose, CA 95131
Phone: (408)436-8577
Fax: (408)436-8625
E-mail: mktg@westerntech.com
Investment Types: Seed, research and development, start-up, first stage, second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.
Drysdale Enterprises
177 Bovet Rd., Ste. 600
San Mateo, CA 94402
Phone: (650)341-6336
Fax: (650)341-1329
E-mail: drysdale@aol.com
George M. Drysdale, President
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Greylock
2929 Campus Dr., Ste. 400
San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone: (650)493-5525
Fax: (650)493-5575
Website: http://www.greylock.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, early and first stage, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Technology Funding
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Ste. 250
San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: (415)345-2200
Fax: (415)345-1797
Peter F. Bernardoni, Partner
Small business investment corporation. Provides primarily late first-stage, early second-stage, and mezzanine equity financing. Also offers secured debt with equity participation to venture capital backed companies. Investments range from $250,000 to $500,000.
2M Invest Inc.
1875 S. Grant St.
Suite 750
San Mateo, CA 94402
Phone: (650)655-3765
Fax: (650)372-9107
E-mail: 2minfo@2minvest.com
Website: http://www.2minvest.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5 million. Investment Types: Start-up. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, electronic components and instrumentation. Non-information technology companies not considered. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Phoenix Growth Capital Corp.
2401 Kerner Blvd.
San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone: (415)485-4569
Fax: (415)485-4663
E-mail: nnelson@phxa.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, consumer retailing, distribution, electronics, genetic engineering, medical/health related, education, publishing, and transportation. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
NextGen Partners LLC
1705 East Valley Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone: (805)969-8540
Fax: (805)969-8542
Website: http://www.nextgenpartners.com
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, expansion, and research and development. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.
Denali Venture Capital
1925 Woodland Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Phone: (408)690-4838
Fax: (408)247-6979
E-mail:wael@denaliventurecapital.com
Website: http://www.denaliventurecapital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Dotcom Ventures LP
3945 Freedom Circle, Ste. 740
Santa Clara, CA 95045
Phone: (408)919-9855
Fax: (408)919-9857
Website: http://www.dotcomventuresatl.com
Investment Types: Early, first stage, and seed. Industry Preferences: Telecommunications and Internet related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Silicon Valley Bank
3003 Tasman
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Phone: (408)654-7400
Fax: (408)727-8728
Investment Types: Start-up, first stage, second stage, mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.
Al Shugart International
920 41st Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone: (831)479-7852
Fax: (831)479-7852
Website: http://www.alshugart.com
Investment Types: Seed, start-up, and early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: U.S.
Leonard Mautner Associates
1434 Sixth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (213)393-9788
Fax: (310)459-9918
Leonard Mautner
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $300,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first stage, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Palomar Ventures
100 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 450
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310)260-6050
Fax: (310)656-4150
Website: http://www.palomarventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $15,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and early stage, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Communications, Internet related, computer software and services. Geographic Preferences: West Coast and Southwest.
Medicus Venture Partners
12930 Saratoga Ave., Ste. D8
Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408)447-8600
Fax: (408)447-8599
Website: http://www.medicusvc.com
Fred Dotzler, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Early stages. Industry Preferences: Genetic engineering and healthcare industry. Geographic Preferences: Western U.S.
Redleaf Venture Management
14395 Saratoga Ave., Ste. 130
Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408)868-0800
Fax: (408)868-0810
E-mail: nancy@redleaf.com
Website: http://www.redleaf.com
Robert von Goeben, Director
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $4,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Early and late stage. Industry Preferences: Internet business related. Geographic Preferences: Northwest and Silicon Valley.
Artemis Ventures
207 Second St., Ste. E
3rd Fl.
Sausalito, CA 94965
Phone: (415)289-2500
Fax: (415)289-1789
Website: http://www.artemisventures.com
Investment Types: Seed, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Internet and computer related, electronics, and various products. Geographic Preferences: Northern U.S. and West Coast.
Deucalion Venture Partners
19501 Brooklime
Sonoma, CA 95476
Phone: (707)938-4974
Fax: (707)938-8921
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Computer software, biotechnology, education, energy conservation, industrial machinery, transportation, financial services, and publishing. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Windward Ventures
PO Box 7688
Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-7688
Phone: (805)497-3332
Fax: (805)497-9331
Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first stage, second stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, electronic components and instrumentation, genetic engineering, industrial products and equipment, medical and health related. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
National Investment Management, Inc.
2601 Airport Dr., Ste.210
Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: (310)784-7600
Fax: (310)784-7605
E-mail: robins621@aol.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Consumer products and retailing, distribution, industrial products and equipment, medical/health related, and publishing. Real estate deals not considered. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Southern California Ventures
406 Amapola Ave. Ste. 125
Torrance, CA 90501
Phone: (310)787-4381
Fax: (310)787-4382
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, and first stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Sandton Financial Group
21550 Oxnard St., Ste. 300
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Phone: (818)702-9283
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $250,000. Investment Types: Early and later stages, and special situations. Industry Preferences: No preference. Geographic Preferences: National and Canada.
Woodside Fund
850 Woodside Dr.
Woodside, CA 94062
Phone: (650)368-5545
Fax: (650)368-2416
Website: http://www.woodsidefund.com
Matthew Bolton, Analyst
Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first stage, second stage, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Western U.S.
Colorado Venture Management
Ste. 300
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: (303)440-4055
Fax: (303)440-4636
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, early, and first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest and Rocky Mountain region.
Dean & Associates
4362 Apple Way
Boulder, CO 80301
Fax: (303)473-9900
Investment Types: First stage, second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Internet related. Geographic Preferences: Western U.S.
Roser Ventures LLC
1105 Spruce St.
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: (303)443-6436
Fax: (303)443-1885
Website: http://www.roserventures.com
Steven T. Joanis, Associate
Investment Types: Start-up, first stage, second stage, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, distribution, electronic components and instrumentation, energy/natural resources, industrial products and equipment, medical and health related. Geographic Preferences: National.
Sequel Venture Partners
4430 Arapahoe Ave., Ste. 220
Boulder, CO 80303
Phone: (303)546-0400
Fax: (303)546-9728
E-mail: tom@sequelvc.com
Website: http://www.sequelvc.com
Kinney Johnson, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, and early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Rocky Mountains.
New Venture Resources
445C E. Cheyenne Mtn. Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4570
Phone: (719)598-9272
Fax: (719)598-9272
Jeffrey M. Cooper, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $250,000. Investment Types: Seed and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Southwest, rocky mountains.
The Centennial Funds
1428 15th St.
Denver, CO 80202-1318
Phone: (303)405-7500
Fax: (303)405-7575
Website: http://www.centennial.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, and national consolidations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Rocky Mountain Capital Partners
1125 17th St., Ste. 2260
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303)291-5200
Fax: (303)291-5327
Investment Types: Mezzanine and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Communications, computer related, consumer, distribution, electronic components and instrumentation, and industrial products and equipment. Geographic Preferences: Western U.S.
Sandlot Capital LLC
600 South Cherry St., Ste. 525
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: (303)893-3400
Fax: (303)893-3403
Website: http://www.sandlotcapital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $20,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, early and first stage, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: U.S.
Wolf Ventures
50 South Steele St., Ste. 777
Denver, CO 80209
Phone: (303)321-4800
Fax: (303)321-4848
E-mail:businessplan@wolfventures.com
Website: http://www.wolfventures.com
David O. Wolf
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: First stage, second stage, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Rocky mountains.
The Columbine Venture Funds
5460 S. Quebec St., Ste. 270
Englewood, CO 80111
Phone: (303)694-3222
Fax: (303)694-9007
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $250,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, start-up, and first stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Southwest, Rocky Mountains, and West Coast.
Investment Securities of Colorado, Inc.
4605 Denice Dr.
Englewood, CO 80111
Phone: (303)796-9192
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $300,000. Investment Types: Seed and start-up. Industry Preferences: Electronic components, industrial controls and sensors, healthcare industry. Geographic Preferences: Rocky Mountain area.
Kinship Partners
6300 S. Syracuse Way, Ste. 484
Englewood, CO 80111
Phone: (303)694-0268
Fax: (303)694-1707
E-mail: block@vailsys.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, and early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified computer and communication technology, specialty retailing, genetic engineering, and healthcare. Geographic Preferences: Within two hours of office.
Boranco Management, L.L.C.
1528 Hillside Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80524-1969
Phone: (970)221-2297
Fax: (970)221-4787
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000. Investment Types: Early and late stage. Industry Preferences: Agricultural and animal biotechnology. Geographic Preferences: Within two hours of office.
Aweida Ventures
890 West Cherry St., Ste. 220
Louisville, CO 80027
Phone: (303)664-9520
Fax: (303)664-9530
Website: http://www.aweida.com
Investment Types: Seed and first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Software, Internet related, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Access Venture Partners
8787 Turnpike Dr., Ste. 260
Westminster, CO 80030
Phone: (303)426-8899
Fax: (303)426-8828
E-mail: robert.rees@juno.com
Robert W. Rees, Managing Director
Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first stage, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Western and Midwestern U.S.
Medmax Ventures LP
1 Northwestern Dr., Ste. 203
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Phone: (860)286-2960
Fax: (860)286-9960
Noam Karstaedt
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, and research and development. Industry Preferences: Biotechnology and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.
James B. Kobak & Co.
Four Mansfield Place
Darien, CT 06820
Phone: (203)656-3471
Fax: (203)655-2905
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 maximum. Investment Types: First stage. Industry Preferences: Publishing. Geographic Preferences: National.
Orien Ventures
1 Post Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06430
Phone: (203)259-9933
Fax: (203)259-5288
Anthony Miadich, Managing General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Start-up, seed, early and first stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
ABP Acquisition Corporation
115 Maple Ave.
Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: (203)625-8287
Fax: (203)447-6187
Preferred Investment Size: $10,000,000 to $30,000,000. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout and acquisition. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic, Northeast, Ontario, and Quebec.
Catterton Partners
9 Greenwich Office Park
Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: (203)629-4901
Fax: (203)629-4903
Website: http://www.cpequity.com
Andrew C. Taub
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First stage, second stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Consumer products and services, Internet related, biotechnology. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.
Consumer Venture Partners
3 Pickwick Plz.
Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: (203)629-8800
Fax: (203)629-2019
E-mail: lcummin@consumer-venture.com
Linda Cummin, Business Manager
Preferred Investment Size: $10,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Internet related, consumer related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Insurance Venture Partners
31 Brookside Dr., Ste. 211
Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: (203)861-0030
Fax: (203)861-2745
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $50,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, and leveraged buyouts. Industry Preferences: Insurance. Geographic Preferences: U.S.
The NTC Group
Three Pickwick Plaza
Ste. 200
Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: (203)862-2800
Fax: (203)622-6538
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, first stage, control-block purchases, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Electronic components, factory automation, and machinery. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Regulus International Capital Co., Inc.
140 Greenwich Ave.
Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: (203)625-9700
Fax: (203)625-9706
E-mail: lee@chaossystems.com
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 minimum. Investment Types: Start-up, seed, research and development. Industry Preferences: Computer software, industrial materials and machinery, and publishing. Geographic Preferences: National.
Axiom Venture Partners
City Place II
185 Asylum St., 17th Fl.
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (860)548-7799
Fax: (860)548-7797
Website: http://www.axiomventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, early and later stages, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer and Internet related, distribution, genetic engineering, medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: National.
Conning Capital Partners
City Place II
185 Asylum St.
Hartford, CT 06103-4105
Phone: (860)520-1289
Fax: (860)520-1299
E-mail: pe@conning.com
Website: http://www.conning.com
John B. Clinton, Executive Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 to $35,000,000. Investment Types: Second and late stage, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Computer related, consumer related, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: National.
First New England Capital L.P.
100 Pearl St.
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (860)293-3333
Fax: (860)293-3338
E-mail:info@firstnewenglandcapital.com
Website: http://www.firstnewenglandcapital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Mezzanine, expansion, and management buyouts. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, electronics, consumer related, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: Northeastern U.S.
Northeast Ventures
One State St., Ste. 1720
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (860)547-1414
Fax: (860)246-8755
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Secondary. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.
Windward Holdings
38 Sylvan Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
Phone: (203)245-6870
Fax: (203)245-6865
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 minimum. Investment Types: Leveraged buyouts, mezzanine, recaps, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Electronics, food/beverage, and industrial products. Geographic Preferences: Northeastern U.S.
Advanced Materials Partners, Inc.
45 Pine St.
PO Box 1022
New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: (203)966-6415
Fax: (203)966-8448
E-mail: wkb@amplink.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $25,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, early and late stage, leveraged buyout, research and development, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National and Canada.
RFE Investment Partners
36 Grove St.
New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: (203)966-2800
Fax: (203)966-3109
Website: http://www.rfeip.com
James A. Parsons, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $15,000,000 minimum. Investment Policies: Prefer equity investments. Investment Types: Later stage, industry rollups, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Connecticut Innovations, Inc.
999 West St.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Phone: (860)563-5851
Fax: (860)563-4877
E-mail:pamela.hartley@ctinnovations.com
Website: http://www.ctinnovations.com
Preferred Investment Size: $50,000 minimum to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage, joint ventures, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.
Canaan Partners
105 Rowayton Ave.
Rowayton, CT 06853
Phone: (203)855-0400
Fax: (203)854-9117
Website: http://www.canaan.com
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 to $20,000,000. Investment Types: Early, first, and second stage; and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.
Landmark Partners, Inc.
10 Mill Pond Ln.
Simsbury, CT 06070
Phone: (860)651-9760
Fax: (860)651-8890
Website: http://www.landmarkpartners.com
James P. McConnell, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.
Sweeney & Company
PO Box 567
Southport, CT 06490
Phone: (203)255-0220
Fax: (203)255-0220
E-mail: sweeney@connix.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, start-up, first stage, second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast U.S. and Eastern Canada.
Baxter Associates, Inc.
PO Box 1333
Stamford, CT 06904
Phone: (203)323-3143
Fax: (203)348-0622
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first stage, research and development, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.
Beacon Partners Inc.
6 Landmark Sq., 4th Fl.
Stamford, CT 06901-2792
Phone: (203)359-5776
Fax: (203)359-5876
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: First stage, second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.
Collinson, Howe, and Lennox, LLC
1055 Washington Blvd., 5th Fl.
Stamford, CT 06901
Phone: (203)324-7700
Fax: (203)324-3636
E-mail: info@chlmedical.com
Website: http://www.chlmedical.com
Investment Types: Seed, research and development, start-up, and first stage. Industry Preferences: Medical/health related, biotechnology, and Internet related. Geographic Preferences: National.
Prime Capital Management Co.
550 West Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
Phone: (203)964-0642
Fax: (203)964-0862
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $800,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, and recaps. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.
Saugatuck Capital Co.
1 Canterbury Green
Stamford, CT 06901
Phone: (203)348-6669
Fax: (203)324-6995
Website: http://www.saugatuckcapital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $25,000,000 maximum. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout, acquisition, control-block purchases, expansion, later stage, and recaps. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Soundview Financial Group Inc.
22 Gatehouse Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
Phone: (203)462-7200
Fax: (203)462-7350
Website: http://www.sndv.com
Brian Bristol, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Second stage and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified information technology. Geographic Preferences: United States and Canada.
TSG Ventures, L.L.C.
177 Broad St., 12th Fl.
Stamford, CT 06901
Phone: (203)406-1500
Fax: (203)406-1590
Darryl Thompson
Preferred Investment Size: $30,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Second stage and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.
Whitney & Company
177 Broad St.
Stamford, CT 06901
Phone: (203)973-1400
Fax: (203)973-1422
Website: http://www.jhwhitney.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Cullinane & Donnelly Venture
Partners L.P.
970 Farmington Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06107
Phone: (860)521-7811
Fax: (860)521-7911
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, first and second stage, and recaps. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.
The Crestview Investment and Financial Group
431 Post Rd. E, Ste. 1
Westport, CT 06880-4403
Phone: (203)222-0333
Fax: (203)222-0000
Norman Marland, Pres.
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, first stage, second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.
Marketcorp Venture Associates, L.P. (MCV)
274 Riverside Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
Phone: (203)222-3030
Fax: (203)222-3033
E. Bulkeley Griswold, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Consumer products and services, and computer services. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Oak Investment Partners (Westport)
1 Gorham Island
Westport, CT 06880
Phone: (203)226-8346
Fax: (203)227-0372
Website: http://www.oakinv.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Start-up; early, first, second, and late stage; leveraged buyout; open market; control-block purchases; open market; and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: National.
Oxford Bioscience Partners
315 Post Rd. W
Westport, CT 06880-5200
Phone: (203)341-3300
Fax: (203)341-3309
Website: http://www.oxbio.com
William Greenman
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Early and first stage, and research and development. Industry Preferences: Genetic engineering and medical/health related, computer related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.
Prince Ventures (Westport)
25 Ford Rd.
Westport, CT 06880
Phone: (203)227-8332
Fax: (203)226-5302
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Genetic engineering and medical/health related, computer software and services, industrial, and communications. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
LTI Venture Leasing Corp.
221 Danbury Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
Phone: (203)563-1100
Fax: (203)563-1111
Website: http://www.ltileasing.com
Richard Livingston, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $2,000,000. Investment Types: Early, first, second, and late stage; mezzanine; and special situation. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, consumer, electronic components and instrumentation, industrial products and equipment, medical and health related. Geographic Preferences: National.
Blue Rock Capital
5803 Kennett Pike, Ste. A
Wilmington, DE 19807
Phone: (302)426-0981
Fax: (302)426-0982
Website: http://www.bluerockcapital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, and first stage. Industry Preferences: Communication, Internet related, computer, semiconductors, and consumer related. Geographic Preferences: Northeast, Middle Atlantic.
Allied Capital Corp.
1919 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20006-3434
Phone: (202)331-2444
Fax: (202)659-2053
Website: http://www.alliedcapital.com
Tricia Daniels, Sales & Marketing
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 to $40,000,000. Investment Types: Mezzanine, leveraged buyout, acquisition, management buyouts, and recapitalization. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Atlantic Coastal Ventures, L.P.
3101 South St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202)293-1166
Fax: (202)293-1181
Website: http://www.atlanticcv.com
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 minimum. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout, mezzanine, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Communication and computer related, and electronics. Geographic Preferences: East Coast.
Columbia Capital Group, Inc.
1660 L St. NW, Ste. 308
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202)775-8815
Fax: (202)223-0544
Erica Batie, Director of Investments
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $250,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Communication and computer related, electronics, and biotechnology. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic.
Core Capital Partners
901 15th St., NW
9th Fl.
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202)589-0090
Fax: (202)589-0091
Website: http://www.core-capital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage, expansion, and later stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic, Northeast, and Southeast.
Next Point Partners
701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Ste. 900
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202)661-8703
Fax: (202)434-7400
E-mail: mf@nextpoint.vc
Website: http://www.nextpointvc.com
Michael Faber, Managing General Partner
Investment Types: First and second stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, and electronic components. Geographic Preferences: National.
Telecommunications Development Fund
2020 K. St. NW
Ste. 375
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202)293-8840
Fax: (202)293-8850
Website: http://www.tdfund.com
Preferred Investment Size: $375,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, early stage, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Internet related, computer hardware/software and services, and communications. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Wachtel & Co., Inc.
1101 4th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-5680
Phone: (202)898-1144
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $300,000. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage, and recaps. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: East Coast.
Winslow Partners LLC
1300 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1703
Phone: (202)530-5000
Fax: (202)530-5010
E-mail:winslow@winslowpartners.com
Robert Chartener, Partner
Investment Types: Later stage, acquisition, control-block purchases, expansion, management and leverage buyouts. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Women's Growth Capital Fund
1054 31st St., NW
Ste. 110
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202)342-1431
Fax: (202)341-1203
Website: http://www.wgcf.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $2,000,000. Investment Types: First, second, and later stage. Industry Preferences: Internet related, communications, and computer software and services. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.
Sigma Capital Corp.
22668 Caravelle Circle
Boca Raton, FL 33433
Phone: (561)368-9783
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $300,000. Investment Types: Second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified communication and computer, consumer products and services, distribution, electronics, genetic engineering, finance, and real estate. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.
North American Business
Development Co., L.L.C.
111 East Las Olas Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (305)463-0681
Fax: (305)527-0904
Website: http://www.northamericanfund.com
Robert Underwood
PIS $10,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout, special situations, control block purchases, industry roll ups, and small business with growth potential. Industry Preferences: No preference. Geographic Preferences: Southeast and Midwest.
Chartwell Capital Management Co. Inc.
1 Independent Dr., Ste. 3120
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: (904)355-3519
Fax: (904)353-5833
E-mail: info@chartwellcap.com
Anthony Marinatos
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First stage, second stage and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northwest and Southeast.
CEO Advisors
1061 Maitland Center Commons
Ste. 209
Maitland, FL 32751
Phone: (407)660-9327
Fax: (407)660-2109
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first stage, and research and development. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.
Henry & Co.
8201 Peters Rd., Ste. 1000
Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (954)797-7400
June Knaudt
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage. Industry Preferences: Healthcare industry. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.
Avery Business Development Services
2506 St. Michel Ct.
Ponte Vedra, FL 32082
Phone: (904)285-6033
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, start-up, first stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.
New South Ventures
5053 Ocean Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34242
Phone: (941)358-6000
Fax: (941)358-6078
Website: http://www.newsouthventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: Seed and early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.
Venture Capital Management Corp.
PO Box 2626
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
Phone: (407)777-1969
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $300,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.
Florida Capital Venture Ltd.
325 Florida Bank Plaza
100 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: (813)229-2294
Fax: (813)229-2028
Warren Miller
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.
Quantum Capital Partners
339 South Plant Ave.
Tampa, FL 33606
Phone: (813)250-1999
Fax: (813)250-1998
Website: http://www.quantumcapitalpartners.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Expansion, later stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology, medical/health, consumer, retail, financial and business services, and manufacturing. Geographic Preferences: Florida.
South Atlantic Venture Fund
614 W. Bay St.
Tampa, FL 33606-2704
Phone: (813)253-2500
Fax: (813)253-2360
E-mail: venture@southatlantic.com
Website: http://www.southatlantic.com
Donald W. Burton, Chairman and Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $1,500,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage, special situations, expansion and control block purchases. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast, Middle Atlantic, and Texas.
LM Capital Corp.
120 S. Olive, Ste. 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561)833-9700
Fax: (561)655-6587
Website: http://www.lmcapitalsecurities.com
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.
Venture First Associates
4811 Thornwood Dr.
Acworth, GA 30102
Phone: (770)928-3733
Fax: (770)928-6455
J. Douglas Mullins
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology and electronics. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.
Alliance Technology Ventures
8995 Westside Pkwy., Ste. 200
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Phone: (678)336-2000
Fax: (678)336-2001
E-mail: info@atv.com
Website: http://www.atv.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up,