VENTURE CAPITAL & FINANCING
COMPANIES



This section contains a listing of financing and loan companies in the United States and Canada. These listing are arranged alphabetically by country, then by state or province, then by city, then by organization name.

CANADA

Alberta

Launchworks Inc.
1902J 11th St., S.E.
Calgary, AB, Canada T2G 3G2
(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
(903)208-5380
Milt Pahl, President
Investment Types: Seed, startup, 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
(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
(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.

British Columbia

Discovery Capital
5th Fl., 1199 West Hastings
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6E 3T5
(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
(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
(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 Col

MDS Discovery Venture Management, Inc.
555 W. Eighth Ave., Ste. 305
Vancouver, BC, Canada V5Z 1C6
(604)872-8464
Fax: (604)872-2977
E-mail: info@mds-ventures.com
David Scott, President
Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, 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
(604)688-9495
Fax: (604)687-2145
Website: http://www.ventureswest.com
Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, first and second stages. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Northeast and Western U.S., Canada.

Nova Scotia

ACF Equity Atlantic Inc.
Purdy's Wharf Tower II
Ste. 2106
Halifax, NS, Canada B3J 3R7
(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
(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.

Ontario

IPS Industrial Promotion Services Ltd.
60 Columbia Way, Ste. 720
Markham, ON, Canada L3R 0C9
(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
(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
(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
(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. 200 Bay St.
South Tower, Ste. 3120
Toronto, ON, Canada M5J 2J2
(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 West

Castlehill Ventures
55 University Ave., Ste. 500
Toronto, ON, Canada M5J 2H7
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(416)362-7668
Fax: (416)362-7660
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Startup, 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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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.;

Roynat Ventures
40 King St. West, 26th Fl.
Toronto, ON, Canada M5H 1H1
(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
(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
(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.

Quebec

Altamira Capital Corp.
202 University
Niveau de Maisoneuve, Bur. 201
Montreal, QC, Canada H3A 2A5
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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: Canad

Tecnocap Inc.
4028 Marlowe
Montreal, QC, Canada H4A 3M2
(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
(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
Saskatchewan Government Growth Fund
1801 Hamilton St., Ste. 1210
Canada Trust Tower
Regina, SK, Canada S4P 4B4
(306)787-2994
Fax: (306)787-2086
Rob M. Duguid, Vice President, Investing
Investment Types: Startup, first stage, second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Western Canada.

UNITED STATES

Alabama
FHL Capital Corp.
600 20th Street North
Suite 350
Birmingham, AL 35203
(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
(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
(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 distribut

Private Capital Corp.
100 Brookwood Pl., 4th Fl.
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)879-2722
Fax: (205)879-5121
William Acker, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, first stage, second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Communications; computer related; industrial, and medical product distribution; electronic components

21st Century Health Ventures
One Health South Pkwy.
Birmingham, AL 35243
(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
(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
(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
(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
(334)271-6011
Fax: (334)260-0120
Website: http://www.cordovaventures.com
Teo F. Dagi
Investment Types: Startup, 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
(334)284-3640
Preferred Investment Size: From $2,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, first stage, second stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, consumer, distribution, industrial products and equipment, medical/health related, educa

Arizona

Miller Capital Corp.
4909 E. McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(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
(602)661-9222
Fax: (602)661-6262
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 - $800,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, 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
(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
(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 pro

Merita Capital Ltd.
7350 E. Stetson Dr., Ste. 108-A
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(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
(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
(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
(520)577-3764
Fax: (520)299-8491
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 $500,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, electronic components and instrumentation, genetic engineering, industrial products and equipment, medical and health related

Arkansas

Arkansas Capital Corp.
225 South Pulaski St.
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501)374-9247
Fax: (501)374-9425
Website: http://www.arcapital.com
Private firm investing own capital. Interested in financing expansion.

California

Sundance Venture Partners, L.P.
100 Clocktower Place, Ste. 130
Carmel, CA 93923
(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
(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
(408)725-1810
Fax: (408)725-1207
Website: http://www.alpineventures.com
Investment Types: Seed, startup, 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
(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 startup. Industry Preferences: Internet, communications, and computer related. Geographic Preferences: National.

Novus Ventures
20111 Stevens Creek Blvd., Ste. 130
Cupertino, CA 95014
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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: Startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Computer and Internet related, communications, medical product distribution, electronic components and instrumentation, genetic engineering, and medical/heal

Starting Point Partners
666 Portofino Lane
Foster City, CA 94404
(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
(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: E

Imperial Ventures Inc.
9920 S. La Cienega Boulevar, 14th Fl.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(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
(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
(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 ser

Enterprise Partners
979 Ivanhoe Ave., Ste. 550
La Jolla, CA 92037
(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
(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 Prefere

Cascade Communications Ventures
60 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ste. 300
Larkspur, CA 94939
(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
(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
(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
(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, startup, first and second stage, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Computer hardware, software, and services; Internet related; communications; electronics; ener

Bastion Capital Corp.
1999 Avenue of the Stars, Ste. 2960
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(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
(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
(213)277-0300
Investment Types: Seed, startup, 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
(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

Kline Hawkes & Co.
11726 San Vicente Blvd., Ste. 300
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(650)233-7500
Fax: (650)233-7515
Website: http://www.adventinternational.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Startup, 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
(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
(415)326-8622
Fax: (415)326-8163
Ellie McCormack, Partner
Investment Types: Seed, startup, 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
(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
(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: Startup, first stage and special situations. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, distribution, and electronic components and instrumentation. Geographic Preferences: Northwest, Southwest, Rocky

Baccharis Capital Inc.
2420 Sand Hill Rd., Ste. 100
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650)324-6844
Fax: (650)854-3025
Michelle von Roedelbronn
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Startup, 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
(650)854-8180
Fax: (650)854-8183
E-mail: info@benchmark.com
Website: http://www.benchmark.com
Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, 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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(650)854-9484
Fax: (650)854-4026
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $20,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Commtech International
535 Middlefield Rd., Ste. 200
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(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
(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
(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, startup, research and development, early and late stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, electronic components and instrumentation, and interactive media. Geographic P

The Dakota Group
PO Box 1025
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(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
(650)854-9650
Fax: (650)854-2961
Website: http://www.delphiventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, startup, 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
(650)854-1200
Fax: (650)854-1202
Website: http://www.eldoradoventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, 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
(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
(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
(650)854-0132
Fax: (650)854-5762
Website: http://www.ivp.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, startup, 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
(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, startup, 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
(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
(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
(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: Startup, 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
(650)854-5560
Fax: (650)854-5712
Website: http://www.mayfield.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, startup, 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
(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
(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 $5,00

Merrill Pickard Anderson & Eyre
2480 Sand Hill Rd., Ste. 200
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650)854-8600
Fax: (650)854-0345
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 maximum. Investment Types: Seed, startup, 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
(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, startup, 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
(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
(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
(650)854-0650
Fax: (650)854-4706
Jack K. Ahrens, II, Investment Officer
Preferred Investment Size: $2,00,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, startup, 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
(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
(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
(650)854-1000
Fax: (650)854-5593
Website: http://www.sierraventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, startup, 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
(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
(650)234-2700
Fax: (650)234-2779
Website: http://www.sproutgroup.com
Investment Types: Seed, startup, 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
(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
(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 Pref

Trinity Ventures Ltd.
3000 Sand Hill Rd., Bldg. 1, Ste. 240
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(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
(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, startup, first and second stage, and late stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, consumer products and services, distribution, electronics, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences:

USVP-Schlein Marketing Fund
2180 Sand Hill Rd., Ste. 300
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(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
(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, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Brad Peery Capital Inc.
145 Chapel Pkwy.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(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
(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
(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

Marwit Capital LLC
180 Newport Center Dr., Ste. 200
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(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
(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
(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 Preference

Inman and Bowman
4 Orinda Way, Bldg. D, Ste. 150
Orinda, CA 94563
(510)253-1611
Fax: (510)253-9037
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Startup, 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
(650)614-4800
Fax: (650)614-4880
Website: http://www.accel.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, startup, 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
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Advanced Technology Ventures
485 Ramona St., Ste. 200
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650)321-8601
Fax: (650)321-0934
Website: http://www.atvcapital.com
Steven Baloff, General Partner
Investment Types: Startup, first stage, second stage, and balanced. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Anila Fund
400 Channing Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(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
(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, startup, 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
(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
(650)325-6953
Fax: (650)325-4762
Website: http://www.charterventures.com
Investment Types: Seed, startup, 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
(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
(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
(650)329-9333
Fax: (650)328-9434
E-mail: fgreene@nvcap.com
Website: http://www.nvcap.com
Frank Greene
Investment Types: Seed, startup, 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
(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
(650)614-3700
Fax: (650)328-6345
Website: http://www.oakinv.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first stage, leveraged buyout, open market, control-block purchases, and special situations. Industry Preferences: communications, computer related, consumer restaurants and retailing, electronics, ge

Patricof & Co. Ventures, Inc. (Palo Alto)
2100 Geng Rd., Ste. 150
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650)494-9944
Fax: (650)494-6751
Website: http://www.patricof.com
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, startup, 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
(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
(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
(650)493-5600
Fax: (650)858-1854
E-mail: shv@shv.com

Vanguard Venture Partners
525 University Ave., Ste. 600
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(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
(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
(650)322-3800
Fax: (650)322-3880
Website: http://www.worldview.com
Mike Orsak, General Partner
Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, first stage, second stage, mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: National.

Jafco America Ventures, Inc.
505 Hamilton Ste. 310
Palto Alto, CA 94301
(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
(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, startup, 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
(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
(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
(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
(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, startup, 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
(619)452-9690
Fax: (619)452-2013
Website: http://www.idanta.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Kingsbury Associates
3655 Nobel Dr., Ste. 490
San Diego, CA 92122
(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
(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
(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 ret

Western States Investment Group
9191 Towne Ctr. Dr., Ste. 310
San Diego, CA 92122
(619)678-0800
Fax: (619)678-0900
Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, 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 (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
(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, startup, 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
(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, startup, 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
(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, startup, first and second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, distribution, electronic components and instrumentation, genetic engineering, industrial products and

Bangert Dawes Reade Davis & Thom
220 Montgomery St., Ste. 424
San Francisco, CA 94104
(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
(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

Blueprint Ventures LLC
456 Montgomery St., 22nd Fl.
San Francisco, CA 94104
(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
(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
(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 biotechnolo

Burrill & Company
120 Montgomery St., Ste. 1370
San Francisco, CA 94104
(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: Startup, first and second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

CMEA Ventures
235 Montgomery St., Ste. 920
San Francisco, CA 94401
(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, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified high technology. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Crocker Capital
1 Post St., Ste. 2500
San Francisco, CA 94101
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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, startup, 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
(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
(415)391-7225
Fax: (415)391-7262
Arthur Berliner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $7,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Acer Technology Ventures
2641 Orchard Pkwy.
San Jose, CA 95134
(408)433-4945
Fax: (408)433-5230
James C. Lu, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Authosis
226 Airport Pkwy., Ste. 405
San Jose, CA 95110
(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
(408)436-8577
Fax: (408)436-8625
E-mail: mktg@westerntech.com
Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, 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
(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
(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
(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
(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: Startup. 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
(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 t

NextGen Partners LLC
1705 East Valley Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(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
(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
(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
(408)654-7400
Fax: (408)727-8728
Investment Types: Startup, first stage, second stage, mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Al Shugart International
920 41st Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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 Preferen

Windward Ventures
PO Box 7688
Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-7688
(805)497-3332
Fax: (805)497-9331
Investment Types: Seed, startup, 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
(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 Prefer

Southern California Ventures
406 Amapola Ave. Ste. 125
Torrance, CA 90501
(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
(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
(650)368-5545
Fax: (650)368-2416
Website: http://www.woodsidefund.com
Matthew Bolton, Analyst
Investment Types: Seed, startup, first stage, second stage, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Western U.S.

Colorado

Colorado Venture Management
Ste. 300
Boulder, CO 80301
(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
(303)443-6436
Fax: (303)443-1885
Website: http://www.roserventures.com
Steven T. Joanis, Associate
Investment Types: Startup, 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. Geog

Sequel Venture Partners
4430 Arapahoe Ave., Ste. 220
Boulder, CO 80303
(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, startup, and early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Rocky Mountains.

New Venture Resources
445C E. Cheyenne Mtn. Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4570
(719)598-9272
Fax: (719)598-9272
Jeffrey M. Cooper, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $250,000. Investment Types: Seed and startup. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Southwest, rocky mountains.

The Centennial Funds
1428 15th St.
Denver, CO 80202-1318
(303)405-7500
Fax: (303)405-7575
Website: http://www.centennial.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, 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
(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
(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
(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
(303)694-3222
Fax: (303)694-9007
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $250,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, 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
(303)796-9192
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $300,000. Investment Types: Seed and startup. 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
(303)694-0268
Fax: (303)694-1707
E-mail: block@vailsys.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, 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
(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
(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
(303)426-8899
Fax: (303)426-8828
E-mail: robert.rees@juno.com
Robert W. Rees, Managing Director
Investment Types: Seed, startup, first stage, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Western and Midwestern U.S.

Connecticut

Medmax Ventures LP
1 Northwestern Dr., Ste. 203
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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: Startup, 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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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, startup, 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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(203)226-8346
Fax: (203)227-0372
Website: http://www.oakinv.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Startup; early, first, second, and late stage; leveraged buyout; open market; control-block purchases; open market; and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Natio

Oxford Bioscience Partners
315 Post Rd. W
Westport, CT 06880-5200
(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
(203)227-8332
Fax: (203)226-5302
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Genetic engineering and medical/health related, computer software and services, industrial, and communications. Geographic Preferenc

LTI Venture Leasing Corp.
221 Danbury Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(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,

Delaware

Blue Rock Capital
5803 Kennett Pike, Ste. A
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302)426-0981
Fax: (302)426-09822
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.

District of Columbia

Allied Capital Corp.
1919 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20006-3434
(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
(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
(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 Atlanic.

Core Capital Partners
901 15th St., NW
9th Fl.
Washington, DC 20005
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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.

Florida

Sigma Capital Corp.
22668 Caravelle Circle
Boca Raton, FL 33433
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(904)285-6033
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, first stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

New South Ventures
5053 Ocean Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34242
(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
(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
(813)229-2294
Fax: (813)229-2028
Warren Miller
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Startup, 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
(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
(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
(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.

Georgia

Venture First Associates
4811 Thornwood Dr.
Acworth, GA 30102
(770)928-3733
Fax: (770)928-6455
J. Douglas Mullins
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology and electronics. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.

Alliance Technology Ventures
8995 Westside Pkwy., Ste. 200
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(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, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.

Cordova Ventures
2500 North Winds Pkwy., Ste. 475
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(678)942-0300
Fax: (678)942-0301
Website: http://www.cordovaventures.com
Teo F. Dagi
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $4,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity and/or debt. Investment Types: Early and late stage, start-up, expansion, and balanced. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.

Advanced Technology Development Fund
1000 Abernathy, Ste. 1420
Atlanta, GA 30328-5614
(404)668-2333
Fax: (404)668-2333
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,500,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

CGW Southeast Partners
12 Piedmont Center, Ste. 210
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404)816-3255
Fax: (404)816-3258
Website: http://www.cgwlp.com
Garrison M. Kitchen, Managing Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $25,000,000 to $200,000,000. Investment Types: Management buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Cyberstarts
1900 Emery St., NW
3rd Fl.
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404)267-5000
Fax: (404)267-5200
Website: http://www.cyberstarts.com
Investment Types: Seed and start-up. Industry Preferences: Internet and financial services. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

EGL Holdings, Inc.
10 Piedmont Center, Ste. 412
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404)949-8300
Fax: (404)949-8311
Salvatore A. Massaro, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Mezzanine, leveraged buyout, industry roll ups, recapitalization, and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast and East Coast, Midwest.

Equity South
1790 The Lenox Bldg.
3399 Peachtree Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404)237-6222
Fax: (404)261-1578
Douglas L. Diamond, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: Mezzanine, leveraged buyout, recapitalization, and control block purchases. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest.

Five Paces
3400 Peachtree Rd., Ste. 200
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404)439-8300
Fax: (404)439-8301
Website: http://www.fivepaces.com
Investment Types: Balanced. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Frontline Capital, Inc.
3475 Lenox Rd., Ste. 400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404)240-7280
Fax: (404)240-7281
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified communication and computer technology, consumer products and services, distribution, electronics, business and financial services, and publishing. Geographic Preferences: S

Fuqua Ventures LLC
1201 W. Peachtree St. NW, Ste. 5000
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404)815-4500
Fax: (404)815-4528
Website: http://www.fuquaventures.com
Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Internet related, biotechnology, communications, and computer software and services. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Noro-Moseley Partners
4200 Northside Pkwy., Bldg. 9
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404)233-1966
Fax: (404)239-9280
Website: http://www.noro-moseley.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, special situations, and control block purchases. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.

Renaissance Capital Corp.
34 Peachtree St. NW, Ste. 2230
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404)658-9061
Fax: (404)658-9064
Larry Edler
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 minimum. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.

River Capital, Inc.
Two Midtown Plaza
1360 Peachtree St. NE, Ste. 1430
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404)873-2166
Fax: (404)873-2158
Jerry D. Wethington
Preferred Investment Size: $3,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Mezzanine, recapitalization, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, and Middle Atlantic.

State Street Bank & Trust Co.
3414 Peachtree Rd. NE, Ste. 1010
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404)364-9500
Fax: (404)261-4469
Preferred Investment Size: $10,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: National.

UPS Strategic Enterprise Fund
55 Glenlake Pkwy. NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
(404)828-8814
Fax: (404)828-8088
E-mail: jcacyce@ups.com
Website: http://www.ups.com/sef/sef_home
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000. Investment Types: Early and late stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified communication and computer technology. Geographic Preferences: United States and Canada.

Wachovia
191 Peachtree St. NE, 26th Fl.
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404)332-1000
Fax: (404)332-1392
Website: http://www.wachovia.com/wca
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 to $15,000,000. Investment Types: Expansion, later stage, management buyouts, mezzanine, private placement, and recaps. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.

Brainworks Ventures
4243 Dunwoody Club Dr.
Chamblee, GA 30341
(770)239-7447
Investment Types: Balanced and early and later stage. Industry Preferences: Telecommunications and computers. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.

First Growth Capital Inc.
Best Western Plaza, Ste. 105
PO Box 815
Forsyth, GA 31029
(912)781-7131
Fax: (912)781-0066
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $300,000. Investment Types: Second stage and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Financial Capital Resources, Inc.
21 Eastbrook Bend, Ste. 116
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(404)487-6650
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Machinery. Geographic Preferences: National.

Hawaii

HMS Hawaii Management Partners
Davies Pacific Center
841 Bishop St., Ste. 860
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808)545-3755
Fax: (808)531-2611
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,500,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first stage, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Internet related, communications, and consumer related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Idaho

Sun Valley Ventures
160 Second St.
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208)726-5005
Fax: (208)726-5094
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage, leveraged buyout, control-block purchases, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Illinois

Open Prairie Ventures
115 N. Neil St., Ste. 209
Champaign, IL 61820
(217)351-7000
Fax: (217)351-7051
E-mail: inquire@openprairie.com
Website: http://www.openprairie.com
Dennis D. Spice, Managing Member
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $2,500,000. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified communication and computer technology, electronics, and genetic engineering. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

ABN AMRO Private Equity
208 S. La Salle St., 10th Fl.
Chicago, IL 60604
(312)855-7079
Fax: (312)553-6648
Website: http://www.abnequity.com
David Bogetz, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $10,000,000 maximum. Investment Types: Early stage and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Alpha Capital Partners, Ltd.
122 S. Michigan Ave., Ste. 1700
Chicago, IL 60603
(312)322-9800
Fax: (312)322-9808
E-mail: acp@alphacapital.com
William J. Oberholtzer, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

Ameritech Development Corp.
30 S. Wacker Dr., 37th Fl.
Chicago, IL 60606
(312)750-5083
Fax: (312)609-0244
Craig Lee, Director
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, and electronics. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Apex Investment Partners
225 W. Washington, Ste. 1450
Chicago, IL 60606
(312)857-2800
Fax: (312)857-1800
E-mail: apex@apexvc.com
Website: http://www.apexvc.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $15,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified communication and computer technology, consumer products and services, industrial/energy, and electronics. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Arch Venture Partners
8725 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. 290
Chicago, IL 60631
(773)380-6600
Fax: (773)380-6606
Website: http://www.archventure.com
Steven Lazarus, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified communication and computer technology, electronics, and genetic engineering. Geographic Preferences: National.

The Bank Funds
208 South LaSalle St., Ste. 1680
Chicago, IL 60604
(312)855-6020
Fax: (312)855-8910
Investment Types: Control-block purchases, later stage, leveraged buyout, second stage, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Batterson Venture Partners
303 W. Madison St., Ste. 1110
Chicago, IL 60606-3309
(312)269-0300
Fax: (312)269-0021
Website: http://www.battersonvp.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

William Blair Capital Partners, L.L.C.
222 W. Adams St., Ste. 1300
Chicago, IL 60606
(312)364-8250
Fax: (312)236-1042
E-mail: privateequity@wmblair.com
Website: http://www.wmblair.com
Maureen Naddy, Office Manager
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and early stage, acquisition and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, consumer, electronics, energy/natural resources, genetic engineering, and medical/health related. Geograph

Bluestar Ventures
208 South LaSalle St., Ste. 1020
Chicago, IL 60604
(312)384-5000
Fax: (312)384-5005
Website: http://www.bluestarventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: Early, first, and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

The Capital Strategy Management Co.
233 S. Wacker Dr.
Box 06334
Chicago, IL 60606
(312)444-1170
Eric Von Bauer
Preferred Investment Size: $200,000 to $50,000,000. Investment Types: Various types. Industry Preferences: Diversified communication and computer technology, medical/health, industrial/energy, consumer products and services, distribution, electronics, and utilities. Geographic Prefer

DN Partners
77 West Wacker Dr., Ste. 4550
Chicago, IL 606011
(312)332-7960
Fax: (312)332-7979
Investment Types: Leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, electronics, medical/health, consumer related, industrial products, transportation, financial services, publishing, and agriculture related. Geographic Preferences: U.S.

Dresner Capital Inc.
29 South LaSalle St., Ste. 310
Chicago, IL 60603
(312)726-3600
Fax: (312)726-7448
John Riddle
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout, mezzanine, and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Eblast Ventures LLC
11 South LaSalle St., 5th Fl.
Chicago, IL 60603
(312)372-2600
Fax: (312)372-5621
Website: http://www.eblastventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Early, seed, start-up, and turnaround. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

Essex Woodlands Health Ventures, L.P.
190 S. LaSalle St., Ste. 2800
Chicago, IL 60603
(312)444-6040
Fax: (312)444-6034
Website: http://www.essexwoodlands.com
Marc S. Sandroff, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $12,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, early and second stage, private placement, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Healthcare, biotechnology, Internet related. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

First Analysis Venture Capital
233 S. Wacker Dr., Ste. 9500
Chicago, IL 60606
(312)258-1400
Fax: (312)258-0334
Website: http://www.firstanalysis.com
Bret Maxwell, CEO
Preferred Investment Size: $3,000,000 to $15,000,000. Investment Types: Early and later stage, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Frontenac Co.
135 S. LaSalle St., Ste.3800
Chicago, IL 60603
(312)368-0044
Fax: (312)368-9520
Website: http://www.frontenac.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage, leveraged buyout, special situation, and industry roll ups. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

GTCR Golder Rauner, LLC
6100 Sears Tower
Chicago, IL 60606
(312)382-2200
Fax: (312)382-2201
Website: http://www.gtcr.com
Bruce V. Rauner
Preferred Investment Size: $10,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout, acquisition, expansion, management buyouts, and recapitalization. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

High Street Capital LLC
311 South Wacker Dr., Ste. 4550
Chicago, IL 60606
(312)697-4990
Fax: (312)697-4994
Website: http://www.highstr.com
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Acquisition, control-block purchases, expansion, generalist PE, leveraged and management buyouts, recaps, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

IEG Venture Management, Inc.
70 West Madison
Chicago, IL 60602
(312)644-0890
Fax: (312)454-0369
Website: http://www.iegventure.com
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

JK&B Capital
180 North Stetson, Ste. 4500
Chicago, IL 60601
(312)946-1200
Fax: (312)946-1103
E-mail: gspencer@jkbcapital.com
Website: http://www.jkbcapital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 to $20,000,000. Investment Types: Early and late stage, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Kettle Partners L.P.
350 W. Hubbard, Ste. 350
Chicago, IL 60610
(312)329-9300
Fax: (312)527-4519
Website: http://www.kettlevc.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Early, first and second stage, seed, and start-up. Industry Preferences: Internet related, communications, computer related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Lake Shore Capital Partners
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 2807
Chicago, IL 60606
(312)803-3536
Fax: (312)803-3534
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

LaSalle Capital Group Inc.
70 W. Madison St., Ste. 5710
Chicago, IL 60602
(312)236-7041
Fax: (312)236-0720
Anthony Pesavento
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout and special situation. Industry Preferences: Entertainment and leisure, consumer products, industrial products, and machinery. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Linc Capital, Inc.
303 E. Wacker Pkwy., Ste. 1000
Chicago, IL 60601
(312)946-2670
Fax: (312)938-4290
E-mail: bdemars@linccap.com
Martin E. Zimmerman, Chairman
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $2,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, early and late stage, mezzanine, research and development, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified communication and computer technology, electronics, and medical/health related. Ge

Madison Dearborn Partners, Inc.
3 First National Plz., Ste. 3800
Chicago, IL 60602
(312)895-1000
Fax: (312)895-1001
E-mail: invest@mdcp.com
Website: http://www.mdcp.com
Preferred Investment Size: $20,000,000 to $400,000,000. Investment Types: Start-up, early stage, leveraged buyout, special situations, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Mesirow Private Equity Investments Inc.
350 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60610
(312)595-6950
Fax: (312)595-6211
Website: http://www.meisrowfinancial.com
Preferred Investment Size: $4,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Mosaix Ventures LLC
1822 North Mohawk
Chicago, IL 60614
(312)274-0988
Fax: (312)274-0989
Website: http://www.mosaixventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: Early and later stage, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: U.S.

Nesbitt Burns
111 West Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60603
(312)416-3855
Fax: (312)765-8000
Website: http://www.harrisbank.com
I. David Burn
Investment Types: Control-block purchases, leveraged buyout, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.

Polestar Capital, Inc.
180 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 1905
Chicago, IL 60601
(312)984-9090
Fax: (312)984-9877
E-mail: wl@polestarvc.com
Website: http://www.polestarvc.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Policies: Primarily equity. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Prince Ventures (Chicago)
10 S. Wacker Dr., Ste. 2575
Chicago, IL 60606-7407
(312)454-1408
Fax: (312)454-9125
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage, leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Genetic engineering and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Prism Capital
444 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312)464-7900
Fax: (312)464-7915
Website: http://www.prismfund.com
Investment Types: First and second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: National.

Third Coast Capital
900 N. Franklin St., Ste. 700
Chicago, IL 60610
(312)337-3303
Fax: (312)337-2567
E-mail: manic@earthlink.com
Website: http://www.thirdcoastcapital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $5,000,000. Industry Preferences: Telecommunications and fiber optics. Geographic Preferences: National.

Thoma Cressey Equity Partners
4460 Sears Tower, 92nd Fl.
233 S. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60606
(312)777-4444
Fax: (312)777-4445
Website: http://www.thomacressey.com
Investment Types: Early and later stage, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalization. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.

Tribune Ventures
435 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 600
Chicago, IL 60611
(312)527-8797
Fax: (312)222-5993
Website: http://www.tribuneventures.com
Frances McCaughan
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage, expansion, first and second stage, seed, and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Wind Point Partners (Chicago)
676 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 330
Chicago, IL 60611
(312)649-4000
Website: http://www.wppartners.com
Preferred Investment Size: $10,000,000 to $60,000,000. Investment Types: Later stage, leveraged buyout, acquisition, expansion, and recapitalization. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

Marquette Venture Partners
520 Lake Cook Rd., Ste. 450
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847)940-1700
Fax: (847)940-1724
Website: http://www.marquetteventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic, Midwest, Rocky Mountain, and West Coast.

Duchossois Investments Limited, LLC
845 Larch Ave.
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630)530-6105
Fax: (630)993-8644
Website: http://www.duchtec.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Early, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Communications and computer related. Geographic Preferences: National.

Evanston Business Investment Corp.
1840 Oak Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
(847)866-1840
Fax: (847)866-1808
E-mail: t-parkinson@nwu.com
Website: http://www.ebic.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Early stages. Industry Preferences: Diversified communication and computer technology, consumer products and services, medical/health, electronics, and publishing. Geographic Preferences: Chicago metropolitan area.

Inroads Capital Partners L.P.
1603 Orrington Ave., Ste. 2050
Evanston, IL 60201-3841
(847)864-2000
Fax: (847)864-9692
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Expansion and later stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

The Cerulean Fund/WGC Enterprises
1701 E. Lake Ave., Ste. 170
Glenview, IL 60025
(847)657-8002
Fax: (847)657-8168
Walter G. Cornett, III, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, leveraged buyout, special situations, control block purchases, and research and development. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

Ventana Financial Resources, Inc.
249 Market Sq.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847)234-3434
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, research and development, leveraged buyout, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest, Southeast, and Southwest.

Beecken, Petty & Co.
901 Warrenville Rd., Ste. 205
Lisle, IL 60532
(630)435-0300
Fax: (630)435-0370
E-mail: hep@bpcompany.com
Website: http://www.bpcompany.com
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $12,000,000. Investment Types: Early, first, second, and late stage; expansion; management buyouts; private placement; recapitalization. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, genetic engineering, medical and health related. G

Allstate Private Equity
3075 Sanders Rd., Ste. G5D
Northbrook, IL 60062-7127
(847)402-8247
Fax: (847)402-0880
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

KB Partners
1101 Skokie Blvd., Ste. 260
Northbrook, IL 60062-2856
(847)714-0444
Fax: (847)714-0445
E-mail: keith@kbpartners.com
Website: http://www.kbpartners.com
Keith Bank, Managing Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, and early, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Transcap Associates Inc.
900 Skokie Blvd., Ste. 210
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847)753-9600
Fax: (847)753-9090
Ira J. Ederson
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Mezzanine, second stage, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Graystone Venture Partners, L.L.C./Portage Venture Partners
One Northfield Plaza, Ste. 530
Northfield, IL 60093
(847)446-9460
Fax: (847)446-9470
Website: http://www.portageventures.com
Mathew B. McCall, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified communication and computer technology, consumer products and services, genetic engineering, and medical/health. Geographic Preferences: National.

Motorola Inc.
1303 E. Algonquin Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60196-1065
(847)576-4929
Fax: (847)538-2250
Website: http://www.mot.com/mne
James Burke, New Business Development Manager
Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: National.

Indiana

Irwin Ventures LLC
500 Washington St.
Columbus, IN 47202
(812)373-1434
Fax: (812)376-1709
Website: http://www.irwinventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $750,000 to $1,250,000. Investment Types: Early and first stage. Industry Preferences: Internet related and financial services. Geographic Preferences: Northeast and Northwest.

Cambridge Venture Partners
4181 East 96th St., Ste. 200
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317)814-6192
Fax: (317)944-9815
Jean Wojtowicz, President
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 maximum. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: No preference. Geographic Preferences: Midwest, within 200 miles of office.

CID Equity Partners
One American Square, Ste. 2850
Box 82074
Indianapolis, IN 46282
(317)269-2350
Fax: (317)269-2355
Website: http://www.cidequity.com
Chris Gough, Associate
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Start-up, early and first stage, industry rollups, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest and Rocky Mountain region.

Gazelle Techventures
6325 Digital Way, Ste. 460
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317)275-6800
Fax: (317)275-1101
Website: http://www.gazellevc.com
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 maximum. Investment Types: Early and later stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Indiana.

Monument Advisors Inc.
Bank One Center/Circle
111 Monument Circle, Ste. 600
Indianapolis, IN 46204-5172
(317)656-5065
Fax: (317)656-5060
Website: http://www.monumentadv.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $7,000,000. Investment Types: Balanced, leveraged buyout, management buyouts, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Business services, distribution, and manufacturing. Geographic Preferences: Midwest and Southeast.

MWV Capital Partners
201 N. Illinois St., Ste. 300
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317)237-2323
Fax: (317)237-2325
Website: http://www.mwvcapital.com
Garth Dickey, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Balanced, second and later stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

First Source Capital Corp.
100 North Michigan St.
PO Box 1602
South Bend, IN 46601
(219)235-2180
Fax: (219)235-2227
Eugene L. Cavanaugh, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

Iowa

Allsop Venture Partners
118 Third Ave. SE, Ste. 837
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319)368-6675
Fax: (319)363-9515
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: First stage, industry rollups, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, second stage, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

InvestAmerica Investment Advisors, Inc.
101 2nd St. SE, Ste. 800
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319)363-8249
Fax: (319)363-9683
Kevin F. Mullane, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Pappajohn Capital Resources
2116 Financial Center
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515)244-5746
Fax: (515)244-2346
Website: http://www.pappajohn.com
Joe Dunham, President
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified communication and computer technology, electronics, genetic engineerin

Berthel Fisher & Company Planning Inc.
701 Tama St.
PO Box 609
Marion, IA 52302
(319)497-5700
Fax: (319)497-4244
Investment Types: Later stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

Kansas

Enterprise Merchant Bank
7400 West 110th St., Ste. 560
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913)327-8500
Fax: (913)327-8505
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Second stage, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, and special situations. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

Kansas Venture Capital, Inc. (Overland Park)
6700 Antioch Plz., Ste. 460
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913)262-7117
Fax: (913)262-3509
E-mail: jdalton@kvci.com
John S. Dalton, President
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

Child Health Investment Corp.
6803 W. 64th St., Ste. 208
Shawnee Mission, KS 66202
(913)262-1436
Fax: (913)262-1575
Website: http://www.chca.com
Investment Types: Balanced, early stage, first stage, seed, and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp.
214 SW 6th, 1st Fl.
Topeka, KS 66603-3719
(785)296-5272
Fax: (785)296-1160
E-mail: ktec@ktec.com
Website: http://www.ktec.com
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, research and development. Industry Preferences: Diversified communication and computer technology, electronics, genetic engineering, and healthcare. Geographic Preferences: Within two hours of office.

Kentucky

Kentucky Highlands Investment Corp.
362 Old Whitley Rd.
London, KY 40741
(606)864-5175
Fax: (606)864-5194
Website: http://www.khic.org
Investment Types: Second stage, special situation, and start-up. Industry Preferences: Manufacturing. Geographic Preferences: Kentucky.

Chrysalis Ventures, L.L.C.
1850 National City Tower
Louisville, KY 40202
(502)583-7644
Fax: (502)583-7648
E-mail: bobsany@chrysalisventures.com
Website: http://www.chrysalisventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $3,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified communication and computer technology. Geographic Preferences: Southeast and Midwest.

Humana Venture Capital
500 West Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
(502)580-3922
Fax: (502)580-2051
E-mail: gemont@humana.com
George Emont, Director
Preferred Investment Size: $10,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, and research and development. Industry Preferences: Medical/health related, Internet and computer related, and biotechnology. Geographic Preferences:

Summit Capital Group, Inc.
6510 Glenridge Park Pl., Ste. 8
Louisville, KY 40222
(502)332-2700
Preferred Investment Size: $10,000,000 to $40,000,000. Investment Types: Control-block purchases, expansion, leveraged and management buyouts. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast and Southwest.

Louisiana

Bank One Equity Investors, Inc.
451 Florida St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(504)332-4421
Fax: (504)332-7377
Michael P. Kriby
Preferred Investment Size: $8,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast and Southwest.

Advantage Capital Partners
LLE Tower
909 Poydras St., Ste. 2230
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504)522-4850
Fax: (504)522-4950
Website: http://www.advantagecap.com
Steven T. Stull, President
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, early and second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: North and Southeast, and Midwest.

Maine

CEI Ventures / Coastal Ventures LP
2 Portland Fish Pier, Ste. 201
Portland, ME 04101
(207)772-5356
Fax: (207)772-5503
Website: http://www.ceiventures.com
Investment Types: No preference. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Commwealth Bioventures, Inc.
4 Milk St.
Portland, ME 04101
(207)780-0904
Fax: (207)780-0913
E-mail: cbi4milk@aol.com
Investment Types: Seed. Industry Preferences: Biotechnology based start-ups. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Maryland

Annapolis Ventures LLC
151 West St., Ste. 302
Annapolis, MD 21401
(443)482-9555
Fax: (443)482-9565
Website: http://www.annapolisventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Later stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast.

Delmag Ventures
220 Wardour Dr.
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410)267-8196
Fax: (410)267-8017
Website: http://www.delmagventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage and seed. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic.

Abell Venture Fund
111 S. Calvert St., Ste. 2300
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410)547-1300
Fax: (410)539-6579
Website: http://www.abell.org
Investment Types: Early stage, expansion, first and second stage, and private placement. Industry Preferences: Internet related, electronics, communications, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: Maryland.

ABS Ventures (Baltimore)
1 South St., Ste. 2150
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410)895-3895
Fax: (410)895-3899
Website: http://www.absventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 maximum. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, genetic engineering, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Anthem Capital, L.P.
6 S. Calvert St., Ste. 800
Baltimore, MD 21202-1305
(410)625-1510
Fax: (410)625-1735
Website: http://www.anthemcapital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Early and later stage, mezzanine, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Middle Atlantic.

Catalyst Ventures
1119 St. Paul St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410)244-0123
Fax: (410)752-7721
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 maximum. Investment Policies: Equity.
Investment Types: Research and development, and early stage. Industry Preferences: Data communications, biotechnology, and medical related. Geographic Preferences: Middle Atlantic.

Maryland Venture Capital Trust
217 E. Redwood St., Ste. 2200
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410)767-6361
Fax: (410)333-6931
E-mail: rblank@mdbusiness.state.md.us
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Maryland.

New Enterprise Associates (Baltimore)
1119 St. Paul St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410)244-0115
Fax: (410)752-7721
Website: http://www.nea.com
Frank A. Bonsal, Jr., Founding Partner Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

T. Rowe Price Threshold Partnerships
100 E. Pratt St., 8th Fl.
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410)345-2000
Fax: (410)345-2800
Terral Jordan
Preferred Investment Size: $3,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Mezzanine and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Spring Capital Partners
16 W. Madison St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410)685-8000
Fax: (410)727-1436
E-mail: mailbox@springcap.com
Robert M. Stewart
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Second stage, acquisition, industry rollups, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Mid-Atlantic.

Arete Corporation
3 Bethesda Metro Ctr., Ste. 770
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301)657-6268
Fax: (301)657-6254
Website: http://www.arete-microgen.com
Jill Wilmoth
Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first stage, and research and development. Industry Preferences: Alternative energy. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Embryon Capital
7903 Sleaford Place
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301)656-6837
Fax: (301)656-8056
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Diversified. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Potomac Ventures
7920 Norfolk Ave., Ste. 1100
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301)215-9240
Website: http://www.potomacventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $400,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Internet related. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic.

Toucan Capital Corp.
3 Bethesda Metro Center, Ste. 700
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301)961-1970
Fax: (301)961-1969
Website: http://www.toucancapital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage, seed, and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Kinetic Ventures LLC
2 Wisconsin Cir., Ste. 620
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301)652-8066
Fax: (301)652-8310
Website: http://www.kineticventures.com
Investment Types: Startup, first stage, second stage, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: National.

Boulder Ventures Ltd.
4750 Owings Mills Blvd.
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410)998-3114
Fax: (410)356-5492
Website: http://www.boulderventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage, expansion, first stage, and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Grotech Capital Group
9690 Deereco Rd., Ste. 800
Timonium, MD 21093
(410)560-2000
Fax: (410)560-1910
Website: http://www.grotech.com
Frank A. Adams, President and CEO Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, start-up, mezzanine, leveraged buyouts, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast and Middle Atlantic.

Massachusetts

Adams, Harkness & Hill, Inc.
60 State St.
Boston, MA 02109
(617)371-3900
Tim McMahan, Managing Director Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Second stage, balanced, mezzanine, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Computer, consumer, electronics, business services, industrial products and equipment, and medical. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

Advent International
75 State St., 29th Fl.
Boston, MA 02109
(617)951-9400
Fax: (617)951-0566
Website: http://www.adventinernational.com
Will Schmidt, Managing Director Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, first and second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, special situations, research and development, and acquisitions. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

American Research and Development
30 Federal St.
Boston, MA 02110-2508
(617)423-7500
Fax: (617)423-9655
Maureen A. White, Administrative Manager
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

Ascent Venture Partners
255 State St., 5th Fl.
Boston, MA 02109
(617)270-9400
Fax: (617)270-9401
E-mail: info@ascentvp.com
Website: http://www.ascentvp.com
Leigh E. Michl, Managing Director Investment Types: First stage and acquisition. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

Atlas Venture
222 Berkeley St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617)488-2200
Fax: (617)859-9292
Website: http://www.atlasventure.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $20,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, research and development, first and second stage, mezzanine, and balanced. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer, genetic engineering, electronics, medical and health related. Geographic Pr

Axxon Capital
28 State St., 37th Fl.
Boston, MA 02109
(617)722-0980
Fax: (617)557-6014
Website: http://www.axxoncapital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $2,500,000. Investment Types: Balanced. Industry Preferences: Communications and media. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

BancBoston Capital/BancBoston Ventures
175 Federal St., 10th Fl.
Boston, MA 02110
(617)434-2509
Fax: (617)434-6175
Website: http://www.bancbostoncapital.com
Frederick M. Fritz, President
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $100,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, early stage, acquisition, recaps, later stage, management buyouts, expansion, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Eastern Canada.

Boston Capital Ventures
Old City Hall
45 School St.
Boston, MA 02108
(617)227-6550
Fax: (617)227-3847
E-mail: info@bcv.com
Website: http://www.bcv.com
Alexander Wilmerding
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $8,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage, recaps, and leveraged buyouts. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Boston Financial & Equity Corp.
20 Overland St.
PO Box 15071
Boston, MA 02215
(617)267-2900
Fax: (617)437-7601
E-mail: debbie@bfec.com
Deborah J. Monosson, Senior Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, and research and development. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Boston Millennia Partners
30 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA 02110
(617)428-5150
Fax: (617)428-5160
Website: http://www.millenniapartners.com
Dana Callow, Managing General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 to $25,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: First and second stage, start-up, leveraged buyout, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Communication, computer related, consumer services, electronics, genetic engineering, medical,

Bristol Investment Trust
842A Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02215-3199
(617)566-5212
Fax: (617)267-0932
E-mail: bernardberkman@prodigy.net
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 minimum. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: First and second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Restaurants, retailing, consumer distribution, medical/health, and real estate. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

Brook Venture Management LLC
50 Federal St., 5th Fl.
Boston, MA 02110
(617)451-8989
Fax: (617)451-2369
Website: http://www.brookventure.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $2,500,000. Investment Types: Early and first stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

Burr, Egan, Deleage, and Co. (Boston)
200 Clarendon St., Ste. 3800
Boston, MA 02116
(617)262-7770
Fax: (617)262-9779
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000.
Investment Types: No preference.
Industry Preferences: Communications, computer, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Cambridge/Samsung Partners
One Exeter Plaza
Ninth Fl.
Boston, MA 02116
(617)262-4440
Fax: (617)262-5562
Aashish Kalra, Associate
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 minimum. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Chestnut Street Partners, Inc.
75 State St., Ste. 2500
Boston, MA 02109
(617)345-7220
Fax: (617)345-7201
E-mail: chestnut@chestnutp.com
Drew Zalkind, Senior Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, and first stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Claflin Capital Management, Inc.
10 Liberty Sq., Ste. 300
Boston, MA 02109
(617)426-6505
Fax: (617)482-0016
Website: http://www.claflincapital.com
William Wilcoxson, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, startup, and first stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

Copley Venture Partners
99 Summer St., Ste. 1720
Boston, MA 02110
(617)737-1253
Fax: (617)439-0699
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage, and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Corning Capital/Corning Technology Ventures
121 High Street, Ste. 400
Boston, MA 02110
(617)338-2656
Fax: (617)261-3864
Website: http://www.corningventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $500,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

Downer & Co.
211 Congress St.
Boston, MA 02110
(617)482-6200
Fax: (617)482-6201
E-mail: cdowner@downer.com
Website: http://www.downer.com
Charles W. Downer
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeastern U.S. and Canada.

Fidelity Ventures
82 Devonshire St.
Boston, MA 02109
(617)563-6370
Fax: (617)476-9023
Website: http://www.fidelityventures.com
Neal Yanofsky, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

Greylock Management Corp. (Boston)
1 Federal St.
Boston, MA 02110-2065
(617)423-5525
Fax: (617)482-0059
Chris Surowiec
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and early stage, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Gryphon Ventures
222 Berkeley St., Ste.1600
Boston, MA 02116
(617)267-9191
Fax: (617)267-4293
E-mail: all@gryphoninc.com
Andrew J. Atkinson, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Startup, first stage, second stage. Industry Preferences: Energy/natural resources, genetic engineering, and industrial products and equipment. Geographic Preferences: National.

Halpern, Denny & Co.
500 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617)536-6602
Fax: (617)536-8535
David P. Malm, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 to $40,000,000. Investment Types: First stage, second stage, control-black purchases, and leveraged buyouts. Industry Preferences: Consumer related, Internet and computer related, communications, industrial/energy, and medical/health. Geographic

Harbourvest Partners, LLC
1 Financial Center, 44th Fl.
Boston, MA 02111
(617)348-3707
Fax: (617)350-0305
Website: http://www.hvpllc.com
Kevin Delbridge, Managing Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: All types. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Highland Capital Partners
2 International Pl.
Boston, MA 02110
(617)981-1500
Fax: (617)531-1550
E-mail: info@hcp.com
Website: http://www.hcp.com
Keith Benjamin, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, and early, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer and Internet related, genetic engineering, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Lee Munder Venture Partners
John Hancock Tower T-53
200 Clarendon St.
Boston, MA 02103
(617)380-5600
Fax: (617)380-5601
Website: http://www.leemunder.com
Investment Types: Early, first, second, and later stage; expansion; mezzanine; seed; start-up; and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: East Coast, Mid Atlantic, Northeast, and Southeast.

M/C Venture Partners
75 State St., Ste. 2500
Boston, MA 02109
(617)345-7200
Fax: (617)345-7201
Website: http://www.mcventurepartners.com
Matthew J. Rubins
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 to $20,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer software and services, Internet related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Massachusetts Capital Resources Co.
420 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617)536-3900
Fax: (617)536-7930
William J. Torpey, Jr., President
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Second stage, leveraged buyout, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: No preference. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

Massachusetts Technology Development Corp. (MTDC)
148 State St.
Boston, MA 02109
(617)723-4920
Fax: (617)723-5983
E-mail: jhodgman@mtdc.com
Website: http://www.mtdc.com
John F. Hodgman, President
Preferred Investment Size: $200,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Early, seed, and startup. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Massachusetts.

New England Partners
One Boston Place, Ste. 2100
Boston, MA 02108
(617)624-8400
Fax: (617)624-8999
Website: http://www.nepartners.com
Christopher P. Young
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Balanced, early, and first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

North Hill Ventures
Ten Post Office Square
11th Fl.
Boston, MA 02109
(617)788-2112
Fax: (617)788-2152
Website: http://www.northhillventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,500,000 to $7,000,000. Investment Types: Balanced, expansion, and later and second stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer software, Internet related, consumer and retail related, business services, and financial services. Geographic Prefer

OneLiberty Ventures
150 Cambridge Park Dr.
Boston, MA 02140
(617)492-7280
Fax: (617)492-7290
Website: http://www.oneliberty.com
Stephen J. McCullen, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $8,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Early and late stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

Schroder Ventures
Life Sciences
60 State St., Ste. 3650
Boston, MA 02109
(617)367-8100
Fax: (617)367-1590
Website: http://www.shroderventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 minimum. Investment Types: Balanced, first stage, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, second stage, special situation, and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Shawmut Capital Partners
75 Federal St., 18th Fl.
Boston, MA 02110
(617)368-4900
Fax: (617)368-4910
Website: http://www.shawmutcapital.com
Daniel Doyle, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Startup, first stage, second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Financial services and applications. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Solstice Capital LLC
15 Broad St., 3rd Fl.
Boston, MA 02109
(617)523-7733
Fax: (617)523-5827
E-mail: solticecapital@solcap.com
Henry Newman, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Early and seed. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast, Rocky Mountain, Southwest, West Coast.

Spectrum Equity Investors
One International Pl., 29th Fl.
Boston, MA 02110
(617)464-4600
Fax: (617)464-4601
Website: http://www.spectrumequity.com
William Collatos, Managing General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Balanced. Industry Preferences: Communications and computer related. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.

Spray Venture Partners
One Walnut St.
Boston, MA 02108
(617)305-4140
Fax: (617)305-4144
Website: http://www.sprayventure.com
Preferred Investment Size: $50,000 to $4,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, and research and development. Industry Preferences: Medical and health related, and genetic engineering. Geographic Preferences: National.

The Still River Fund
100 Federal St., 29th Fl.
Boston, MA 02110
(617)348-2327
Fax: (617)348-2371
Website: http://www.stillriverfund.com
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $4,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage, expansion, first and second stage, seed, and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Summit Partners
600 Atlantic Ave., Ste. 2800
Boston, MA 02210-2227
(617)824-1000
Fax: (617)824-1159
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.

TA Associates, Inc. (Boston)
High Street Tower
125 High St., Ste. 2500
Boston, MA 02110
(617)574-6700
Fax: (617)574-6728
Website: http://www.ta.com
Brian Conway, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $60,000,000 maximum. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout, special situations, control block purchases. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

TVM Techno Venture Management
101 Arch St., Ste. 1950
Boston, MA 02110
(617)345-9320
Fax: (617)345-9377
E-mail: info@tvmvc.com
Website: http://www.tvmvc.com
Helmut Schuehsler, Partner
Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

UNC Ventures
64 Burough St.
Boston, MA 02130-4017
(617)482-7070
Fax: (617)522-2176
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout, mezzanine, and second stage. Industry Preferences: Radio and television broadcasting, environmental related, and financial services. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Venture Investment Management Company (VIMAC)
177 Milk St.
Boston, MA 02190-3410
(617)292-3300
Fax: (617)292-7979
E-mail: bzeisig@vimac.com
Website: http://www.vimac.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $7,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Northeast U.S. and Eastern Canada.

MDT Advisers, Inc.
125 Cambridge Park Dr.
Cambridge, MA 02140-2314
(617)234-2200
Fax: (617)234-2210
Website: http://www.mdtai.com
Michael E.A. O'Malley
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

TTC Ventures
One Main St., 6th Fl.
Cambridge, MA 02142
(617)528-3137
Fax: (617)577-1715
E-mail: info@ttcventures.com
Investment Types: Seed, startup, first stage, second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Computer related. Geographic Preferences: National.

Zero Stage Capital Co. Inc.
101 Main St., 17th Fl.
Cambridge, MA 02142
(617)876-5355
Fax: (617)876-1248
Website: http://www.zerostage.com
Paul Kelley, President
Preferred Investment Size: $10,000 to $15,000,000. Investment Types: Early and later stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Atlantic Capital
164 Cushing Hwy.
Cohasset, MA 02025
(617)383-9449
Fax: (617)383-6040
E-mail: info@atlanticcap.com
Website: http://www.atlanticcap.com
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Startup and first stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Seacoast Capital Partners
55 Ferncroft Rd.
Danvers, MA 01923
(978)750-1300
Fax: (978)750-1301
E-mail: gdeli@seacoastcapital.com
Website: http://www.seacoastcapital.com
Gregory A. Hulecki
Preferred Investment Size: $3,000,000 minimum. Investment Policies: Loans and equity investments. Investment Types: Second stage, industry rollups, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Sage Management Group
44 South Street
PO Box 2026
East Dennis, MA 02641
(508)385-7172
Fax: (508)385-7272
E-mail: sagemgt@capecod.net
Charles Bauer
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: First and second stage, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: National.

Applied Technology
1 Cranberry Hill
Lexington, MA 02421-7397
(617)862-8622
Fax: (617)862-8367
Ellie McCormack, Analyst
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $2,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage, leveraged buyout, and research and development. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Royalty Capital Management
5 Downing Rd.
Lexington, MA 02421-6918
(781)861-8490
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $300,000. Investment Types: Startup, first stage, second stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

Argo Global Capital
210 Broadway, Ste. 101
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781)592-5250
Fax: (781)592-5230
Website: http://www.gsmcapital.com
Investment Types: Balanced and expansion. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer, and Internet related. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Industry Ventures
6 Bayne Lane
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978)499-7606
Fax: (978)499-0686
Website: http://www.industryventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $2,000,000. Investment Types: Early, first, and second stage; seed, start-up. Industry Preferences: Wireless communications, computer software, Internet related, retail, and media. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic, Northeast, West Coast.

Softbank Capital Partners
10 Langley Rd., Ste. 202
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617)928-9300
Fax: (617)928-9305
E-mail: clax@bvc.com
Gary Rieschel
Investment Types: Seed, startup, first stage, second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Communications and Internet. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Advanced Technology Ventures (Boston)
281 Winter St., Ste. 350
Waltham, MA 02451
(781)290-0707
Fax: (781)684-0045
E-mail: info@atvcapital.com
Website: http://www.atvcapital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $15,000,000 to $35,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, first stage, second stage, and balanced. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Castile Ventures
890 Winter St., Ste. 140
Waltham, MA 02451
(781)890-0060
Fax: (781)890-0065
Website: http://www.castileventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $15,000,000. Investment Types: Early, first, and second stage; seed; and startup. Industry Preferences: Communications and media, and Internet related. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic, Northeast, and Southeast.

Charles River Ventures
1000 Winter St., Ste. 3300
Waltham, MA 02451
(781)487-7060
Fax: (781)487-7065
Website: http://www.crv.com
Richard M. Burnes, Jr., General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $20,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Comdisco Venture Group (Waltham)
Totton Pond Office Center
400-1 Totten Pond Rd.
Waltham, MA 02451
(617)672-0250
Fax: (617)398-8099
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $20,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Marconi Ventures
890 Winter St., Ste. 310
Waltham, MA 02451
(781)839-7177
Fax: (781)522-7477
Website: http://www.marconi.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Balanced; first, second, and later stage; and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.

Matrix Partners
Bay Colony Corporate Center
1000 Winter St., Ste.4500
Waltham, MA 02451
(781)890-2244
Fax: (781)890-2288
Website: http://www.matrixpartners.com
Andrew Marcuvitz, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

North Bridge Venture Partners
950 Winter St. Ste. 4600
Waltham, MA 02451
(781)290-0004
Fax: (781)290-0999
E-mail: eta@nbvp.com
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, medical/health, and electronics.
Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Polaris Venture Partners
Bay Colony Corporate Ctr.
1000 Winter St., Ste. 3500
Waltham, MA 02451
(781)290-0770
Fax: (781)290-0880
E-mail: partners@polarisventures.com
Website: http://www.polarisventures.com
Michael Hirschland
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $15,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stages. Industry Preferences: Information technology, medical and health related. Geographic Preferences: National.

Seaflower Ventures
Bay Colony Corporate Ctr.
1000 Winter St. Ste. 1000
Waltham, MA 02451
(781)466-9552
Fax: (781)466-9553
E-mail: moot@seaflower.com
Website: http://www.seaflower.com
Alexander Moot, Partner
Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, first and second stage, recaps, and strategic alliances. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Eastern U.S. and Midwest.

Ampersand Ventures
55 William St., Ste. 240
Wellesley, MA 02481
(617)239-0700
Fax: (617)239-0824
E-mail: info@ampersandventures.com
Website: http://www.ampersandventures.com
Paul C. Zigman, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 to $15,000,000. Investment Types: All types. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Battery Ventures (Boston)
20 William St., Ste. 200
Wellesley, MA 02481
(781)577-1000
Fax: (781)577-1001
Website: http://www.battery.com
David A. Hartwig
Preferred Investment Size: $3,000,000 to $35,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer, computer and communications distribution. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Commonwealth Capital Ventures, L.P.
20 William St., Ste.225
Wellesley, MA 02481
(781)237-7373
Fax: (781)235-8627
Website: http://www.ccvlp.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first stage, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified communication and computer technology, consumer products and services,

Fowler, Anthony & Company
20 Walnut St.
Wellesley, MA 02481
(781)237-4201
Fax: (781)237-7718
Preferred Investment Size: $4,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: All types. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Gemini Investors
20 William St.
Wellesley, MA 02481
(781)237-7001
Fax: (781)237-7233
C. Redington Barrett, III, Managing Director
Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Grove Street Advisors Inc.
20 William St., Ste. 230
Wellesley, MA 02481
(781)263-6100
Fax: (781)263-6101
Website: http://www.grovestreetadvisors.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $7,500,000. Investment Types: First stage, mezzanine, second stage, special situation, and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: U.S.

Mees Pierson Investeringsmaat B.V.
20 William St., Ste. 210
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781)239-7600
Fax: (781)239-0377
Dennis P. Cameron
Investment Types: First and second stage, and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Norwest Equity Partners
40 William St., Ste. 305
Wellesley, MA 02481-3902
(781)237-5870
Fax: (781)237-6270
Website: http://www.norwestvp.com
Charles B. Lennin
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $25,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, early and later stage, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Bessemer Venture Partners (Wellesley Hills)
83 Walnut St.
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781)237-6050
Fax: (781)235-7576
E-mail: travis@bvpny.com
Website: http://www.bvp.com
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $15,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, early stage, first and second stage, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, consumer products, distribution, and electronics. Geographic Preferences: National.

Venture Capital Fund of New England
20 Walnut St., Ste. 120
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481-2175
(781)239-8262
Fax: (781)239-8263
E-mail: kjdvcfne3@aol.com
Kevin J. Dougherty, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $750,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

Prism Venture Partners
100 Lowder Brook Dr., Ste. 2500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781)302-4000
Fax: (781)302-4040
E-mail: dwbaum@prismventure.com
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, first stage, second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer and Internet related, electronic components and instrumentation, medical and health. Geographic Preferences: U.S.

Palmer Partners LP
200 Unicorn Park Dr.
Woburn, MA 01801
(781)933-5445
Fax: (781)933-0698
John Shane
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer, energy/natural resources, industrial, education, finance, and publishing. Geographic Preferences: Northeast, S

Michigan

Arbor Partners, L.L.C.
130 South First St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734)668-9000
Fax: (734)669-4195
Website: http://www.arborpartners.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 minimum. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Early and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

EDF Ventures
425 N. Main St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734)663-3213
Fax: (734)663-7358
E-mail: edf@edfvc.com
Website: http://www.edfvc.com
Mary Campbell, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first stage, second stage, expansion, and research and development. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

White Pines Management, L.L.C.
2401 Plymouth Rd., Ste. B
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734)747-9401
Fax: (734)747-9704
E-mail: ibund@whitepines.com
Website: http://www.whitepines.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $4,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast and Midwest.

Wellmax, Inc.
3541 Bendway Blvd., Ste. 100
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248)646-3554
Fax: (248)646-6220
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Start-up, early and late stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest, Southeast.

Venture Funding, Ltd.
Fisher Bldg.
3011 West Grand Blvd., Ste. 321
Detroit, MI 48202
(313)871-3606
Fax: (313)873-4935
Monis Schuster, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Startup, seed, leveraged buyout, research and development, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Investcare Partners L.P./GMA Capital LLC
32330 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
(248)489-9000
Fax: (248)489-8819
E-mail: gma@gmacapital.com
Website: http://www.gmacapital.com
Malcolm Moss, Managing Director
Investment Types: Second stage and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Medical and health related. Geographic Preferences: National.

Liberty Bidco Investment Corp.
30833 Northwestern Highway, Ste. 211
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
(248)626-6070
Fax: (248)626-6072
James Zabriskie, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Second stage, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwestern U.S. and Ontario, Canada.

Seaflower Ventures
5170 Nicholson Rd.
PO Box 474
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517)223-3335
Fax: (517)223-3337
E-mail: gibbons@seaflower.com
Website: http://www.seaflower.com
M. Christine Gibbons, Partner
Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, recaps, strategic alliances, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Genetic engineering, industrial products and equipment, medical and health related. Geographic Preferences: Midwest, Northeast, and Mid Atlantic.

Ralph Wilson Equity Fund LLC
15400 E. Jefferson Ave.
Gross Pointe Park, MI 48230
(313)821-9122
Fax: (313)821-9101
Website: http://www.RalphWilsonEquityFund.com
J. Skip Simms, President
Preferred Investment Size: $200,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Balanced, early stage, expansion, and first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Minnesota

Development Corp. of Austin
1900 Eighth Ave., NW
Austin, MN 55912
(507)433-0346
Fax: (507)433-0361
E-mail: dca@smig.net
Website: http://www.spamtownusa.com
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000. Investment Types: Startup, seed, and first stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Northeast Ventures Corp.
802 Alworth Bldg.
Duluth, MN 55802
(218)722-9915
Fax: (218)722-9871
Greg Sandbulte, President
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $500,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Startup, early and late stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and research and development. Industry Preferences: No preference. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

Medical Innovation Partners, Inc.
6450 City West Pkwy.
Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3245
(612)828-9616
Fax: (612)828-9596
Mark B. Knudson, Ph.D., Managing Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, and first stage. Industry Preferences: Medical technology and healthcare, and communications. Geographic Preferences: Northwest and Midwest.

St. Paul Venture Capital, Inc.
10400 Vicking Dr., Ste. 550
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(612)995-7474
Fax: (612)995-7475
Website: http://www.stpaulvc.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: California, Massachusetts, and Minnesota.

Cherry Tree Investments, Inc.
7601 France Ave. S, Ste. 150
Edina, MN 55435
(612)893-9012
Fax: (612)893-9036
Website: http://www.cherrytree.com
Sandy Trump
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 minimum. Investment Types: Balanced and early second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

Shared Ventures, Inc.
6550 York Ave. S
Edina, MN 55435
(612)925-3411
Howard Weiner
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $300,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, start-up, leveraged buyout, control-block purchases, and special situations. Industry Preferences:
Consumer, electronics, distribution, energy/natural resources, industrial products and equipme

Sherpa Partners LLC
5050 Lincoln Dr., Ste. 490
Edina, MN 55436
(952)942-1070
Fax: (952)942-1071
Website: http://www.sherpapartners.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Telecommunications, computer software, and Internet related. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

Affinity Capital Management
901 Marquette Ave., Ste. 1810
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612)252-9900
Fax: (612)252-9911
Website: http://www.affinitycapital.com
Edson W. Spencer
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $1,100,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Medical/Health related, Internet and computer related. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

Artesian Capital
1700 Foshay Tower
821 Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612)334-5600
Fax: (612)334-5601
E-mail: artesian@artesian.com
Frank B. Bennett, President
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, leveraged buyout, and startup. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

Coral Ventures
60 S. 6th St., Ste. 3510
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612)335-8666
Fax: (612)335-8668
Website: http://www.coralventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $11,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Crescendo Venture Management, L.L.C.
800 LaSalle Ave., Ste. 2250
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612)607-2800
Fax: (612)607-2801
Website: http://www.crescendoventures.com
Jeffrey R. Tollefson, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, seed, early and late stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified information technology. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.

Gideon Hixon Venture
1900 Foshay Tower
821 Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612)904-2314
Fax: (612)204-0913
E-mail: bkwhitney@gideonhixon.com
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $500,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Startup, seed, early and late stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified communication and computer technology, medical/health, and electronics. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.

Norwest Equity Partners
3600 IDS Center
80 S. 8th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612)215-1600
Fax: (612)215-1601
Website: http://www.norwestvp.com
Charles B. Lennin, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $25,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Seed, expansion, early and later stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Oak Investment Partners (Minneapolis)
4550 Norwest Center
90 S. 7th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612)339-9322
Fax: (612)337-8017
Website: http://www.oakinv.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, first stage, second and late stage, leveraged buyout, control-block purchases, open market, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Pathfinder Venture Capital Funds (Minneapolis)
7300 Metro Blvd., Ste. 585
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(612)835-1121
Fax: (612)835-8389
E-mail: jahrens620@aol.com
Jack K. Ahrens, II, Investment Officer
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyouts, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Ventures, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall, Ste. 800
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612)303-5686
Fax: (612)303-1350
Website: http://www.paperjaffreyventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 minimum. Investment Types: Early and late stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

The Food Fund, Ltd. Partnership
5720 Smatana Dr., Ste. 300
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(612)939-3950
Fax: (612)939-8106
John Trucano, Managing General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $800,000 minimum. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Consumer related, industrial and energy, and electronics. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Mayo Medical Ventures
200 First St. SW
Rochester, MN 55905
(507)266-4586
Fax: (507)284-5410
Website: http://www.mayo.edu
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Missouri

Bankers Capital Corp.
3100 Gillham Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816)531-1600
Fax: (816)531-1334
Lee Glasnapp, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 minimum. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Consumer product and electronics distribution, and industrial equipment and machinery. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

Capital for Business, Inc. (Kansas City)
1000 Walnut St., 18th Fl.
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816)234-2357
Fax: (816)234-2952
Website: http://www.capitalforbusiness.com
Hollis A. Huels
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Expansion, leveraged and management buyouts, and later stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

De Vries & Co. Inc.
800 West 47th St.
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816)756-0055
Fax: (816)756-0061
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Acquisition, expansion, later stage, leveraged and management buyout, mezzanine, private placement, recaps, and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

InvestAmerica Venture Group Inc. (Kansas City)
Commerce Tower
911 Main St., Ste. 2424
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816)842-0114
Fax: (816)471-7339
Kevin F. Mullane, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Kansas City Equity Partners
233 W. 47th St.
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816)960-1771
Fax: (816)960-1777
Website: http://www.kcep.com
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $8,000,000. Investment Types: Start-up, early stage, expansion, and joint ventures. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

Bome Investors, Inc.
8000 Maryland Ave., Ste. 1190
St. Louis, MO 63105
(314)721-5707
Fax: (314)721-5135
Website: http://www.gatewayventures.com
Gregory R. Johnson
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, early and late stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

Capital for Business, Inc. (St. Louis)
11 S. Meramac St., Ste. 1430
St. Louis, MO 63105
(314)746-7427
Fax: (314)746-8739
Website: http://www.capitalforbusiness.com
Hollis A. Huels
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Expansion, leveraged and management buyouts, and later stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

Crown Capital Corp.
540 Maryville Centre Dr., Ste. 120
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314)576-1201
Fax: (314)576-1525
Website: http://www.crown-cap.com
Investment Types: Control-block purchases, first stage, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, second stage, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Gateway Associates L.P.
8000 Maryland Ave., Ste. 1190
St. Louis, MO 63105
(314)721-5707
Fax: (314)721-5135
John S. McCarthy, Managing General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Start-up, second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, special situations, control block purchases. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, electronics, and hospital and other institutional management. Geo

Harbison Corp.
8112 Maryland Ave., Ste. 250
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314)727-8200
Fax: (314)727-0249
Keith Harbison
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Control-block purchases, leveraged buyout, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic and Southeast; Ontario and Quebec, Canada.

Nebraska

Heartland Capital Fund, Ltd.
PO Box 642117
Omaha, NE 68154
(402)778-5124
Fax: (402)445-2370
Website: http://www.heartlandcapitalfund.com
John G. Gustafson, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: First and second stage, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Southwest and Midwest.

Odin Capital Group
1625 Farnam St., Ste. 700
Omaha, NE 68102
(402)346-6200
Fax: (402)342-9311
Website: http://www.odincapital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Early, first, and second stage, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Internet related and financial services. Geographic Preferences: U.S.

Nevada

Edge Capital Investment Co. LLC
1350 E. Flamingo Rd., Ste. 3000
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702)438-3343
E-mail: info@edgecapital.net
Website: http://www.edgecapital.net
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $15,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first stage, second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.

The Benefit Capital Companies Inc.
PO Box 542
Logandale, NV 89021
(702)398-3222
Fax: (702)398-3700
Robert Smiley
Preferred Investment Size: $2,500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Millennium Three Venture Group LLC
6880 South McCarran Blvd., Ste. A-11
Reno, NV 89509
(775)954-2020
Fax: (775)954-2023
Website: http://www.m3vg.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $2,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage, expansion, first stage, mezzanine, second stage, and seed. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.

New Jersey

Alan I. Goldman & Associates
497 Ridgewood Ave.
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973)857-5680
Fax: (973)509-8856
Alan Goldman
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Control-block purchases, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, second stage, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

CS Capital Partners LLC
328 Second St., Ste. 200
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732)901-1111
Fax: (212)202-5071
Website: http://www.cs-capital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: Distressed debt, early stage, expansion, first and second stage, and turnaround. Industry Preferences: Internet and computer related, communications, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. a

Edison Venture Fund
1009 Lenox Dr., Ste. 4
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609)896-1900
Fax: (609)896-0066
E-mail: info@edisonventure.com
Website: http://www.edisonventure.com
John H. Martinson, Managing Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $6,000,000. Investment Types: Early and later stage, expansion, and management buyouts. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast and Middle Atlantic.

Tappan Zee Capital Corp. (New Jersey)
201 Lower Notch Rd.
PO Box 416
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973)256-8280
Fax: (973)256-2841
Jeffrey Birnberg, President
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $250,000. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

The CIT Group/Venture Capital, Inc.
650 CIT Dr.
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973)740-5429
Fax: (973)740-5555
Website: http://www.cit.com
Preferred Investment Size: $3,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Capital Express, L.L.C.
1100 Valleybrook Ave.
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201)438-8228
Fax: (201)438-5131
E-mail: niles@capitalexpress.com
Website: http://www.capitalexpress.com
Niles Cohen
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $500,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage, and recaps. Industry Preferences: Internet and consumer related, and publishing. Geographic Preferences: East Coast.

Westford Technology Ventures, L.P.
17 Academy St.
Newark, NJ 07102
(973)624-2131
Fax: (973)624-2008
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified communication and computer technology, electronics, industrial products and equipment. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Accel Partners
1 Palmer Sq.
Princeton, NJ 08542
(609)683-4500
Fax: (609)683-4880
Website: http://www.accel.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, startup and early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Cardinal Partners
221 Nassau St.
Princeton, NJ 08542
(609)924-6452
Fax: (609)683-0174
Website: http://www.cardinalhealthpartners.com
Lisa Skeete Tatum, Associate
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $8,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.

Domain Associates L.L.C.
One Palmer Sq., Ste. 515
Princeton, NJ 08542
(609)683-5656
Fax: (609)683-9789
Website: http://www.domainvc.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $20,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, balanced, expansion, mezzanine, private placement, research and development, and late stage. Industry Preferences: Electronic components and instrumentation, genetic engine

Johnston Associates, Inc.
181 Cherry Valley Rd.
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609)924-3131
Fax: (609)683-7524
E-mail: jaincorp@aol.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Start-up and early stage. Industry Preferences: Science and healthcare industry. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

Kemper Ventures
Princeton Forrestal Village
155 Village Blvd.
Princeton, NJ 08540 (609)936-3035
Fax: (609)936-3051
Richard Secchia, Partner
Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Computer related, medical and health related, financial services. Geographic Preferences: National.

Penny Lane Parnters
One Palmer Sq., Ste. 309
Princeton, NJ 08542
(609)497-4646
Fax: (609)497-0611
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000. Investment Types: Recaps, second stage, and leveraged buyouts. Industry Preferences: Computer related, genetic engineering, medical/health related, and electronics. Geographic Preferences: Eastern U.S.

Early Stage Enterprises L.P.
995 Route 518
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609)921-8896
Fax: (609)921-8703
Website: http://www.esevc.com
Ronald R. Hahn, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, and early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic.

MBW Management Inc.
1 Springfield Ave.
Summit, NJ 07901
(908)273-4060
Fax: (908)273-4430
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First stage, leveraged buyout, second stage, special situation, and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

BCI Advisors, Inc.
Glenpointe Center W.
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201)836-3900
Fax: (201)836-6368
E-mail: info@bciadvisors.com
Website: http://www.bcipartners.com
Thomas J. Cusick, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 to $25,000,000. Investment Types: Expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Demuth, Folger & Wetherill / DFW Capital Partners
Glenpointe Center E., 5th Fl.
300 Frank W. Burr Blvd.
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201)836-2233
Fax: (201)836-5666
Website: http://www.dfwcapital.com
Donald F. DeMuth, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Acquisition, control-block purchases, later stage, leveraged buyout, management buyout, recaps, and speical situations. Industry Preferences: Healthcare, computer, communication, diversified.

First Princeton Capital Corp.
189 Berdan Ave., No. 131
Wayne, NJ 07470-3233
(973)278-3233
Fax: (973)278-4290
Website: http://www.lytellcatt.net
Michael Lytell
Preferred Investment Size: $200,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage, mezzanine, recaps, control-block purchases, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast and East Coast.

Edelson Technology Partners
300 Tice Blvd.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07675
(201)930-9898
Fax: (201)930-8899
Website: http://www.edelsontech.com
Harry Edelson, Managing Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage, leveraged buyout, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

New Mexico

Bruce F. Glaspell & Associates
10400 Academy Rd. NE, Ste. 313
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505)292-4505
Fax: (505)292-4258
Bruce Glaspell
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first stage, second stage, late stage, private placement, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

High Desert Ventures, Inc.
6101 Imparata St. NE, Ste. 1721
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505)797-3330
Fax: (505)338-5147
E-mail: zilenziger@aol.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $2,500,000. Investment Types: Startup and early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast and Southwest.

New Business Capital Fund, Ltd.
5805 Torreon NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505)822-8445
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Seed, startup, and first stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

SBC Ventures
10400 Academy Rd. NE, Ste. 313
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505)292-4505
Fax: (505)292-4528
Viviana Cloninger, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, and first stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Technology Ventures Corp.
1155 University Blvd. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505)246-2882
Fax: (505)246-2891
Beverly Bendicksen
Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southwest.

New York

NYS Foundation for Science, Technology and Innovation
30 South Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12207
(518)292-5700
Website: http://www.nystar.state.ny.us
E-mail: aquenelle@nystar.state.ny.us
Anthony Quenelle, Acting Manager
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $300,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

Rand Capital Corp.
2200 Rand Bldg.
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716)853-0802
Fax: (716)854-8480
Website: http://www.randcapital.com
Allen F. Grum, President and CEO
Preferred Investment Size: $25,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast and Ontario, Canada.

Seed Capital Partners
620 Main St.
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716)845-7520
Fax: (716)845-7539
Website: http://www.seedcp.com
Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology, communications, and other products. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

Coleman Venture Group 5909 Northern Blvd.
PO Box 224
East Norwich, NY 11732
(516)626-3642
Fax: (516)626-9722
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: First stage, recaps, seed, start-up, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Electronics and consumer products. Geographic Preferences: Northeast and West Coast, and Canada.

Vega Capital Corp.
45 Knollwood Rd.
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914)345-9500
Fax: (914)345-9505
Ronald Linden
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 minimum. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast, Southeast, and Middle Atlantic.

Herbert Young Securities, Inc.
98 Cuttermill Rd.
Great Neck, NY 11021
(516)487-8300
Fax: (516)487-8319
Herbert D. Levine, President
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified communications and computer technology, consumer products and services, electronics, genetic engineering, hea

Sterling/Carl Marks Capital, Inc.
175 Great Neck Rd., Ste. 408
Great Neck, NY 11021
(516)482-7374
Fax: (516)487-0781
E-mail: stercrlmar@aol.com
Website: http://www.serlingcarlmarks.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage, expansion, management buyouts, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Consumer related; distribution of electronics equipment, food and industrial products; and industrial equipment and machinery. Geog

Impex Venture Management Co.
PO Box 1570
Green Island, NY 12183
(518)271-8008
Fax: (518)271-9101
Jay Banker
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First stage, leveraged buyout, second stage, special situation, and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic and Northeast, and Quebec, Canada.

Corporate Venture Partners L.P.
200 Sunset Park
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607)257-6323
Fax: (607)257-6128
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: First stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

Arthur P. Gould & Co.
One Wilshire Dr.
Lake Success, NY 11020
(516)773-3000
Fax: (516)773-3289
Andrew Gould, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, first stage, second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Dauphin Capital Partners
108 Forest Ave.
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516)759-3339
Fax: (516)759-3322
Website: http://www.dauphincapital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: Balanced; and early, first, second, and later stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology, education, and business services. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

550 Digital Media Ventures
555 Madison Ave., 10th Fl.
New York, NY 10022
Website: http://www.550dmv.com
Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Entertainment and leisure, and media. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Aberlyn Capital Management Co., Inc.
500 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10110
(212)391-7750
Fax: (212)391-7762
Lawrence Hoffman, Chairman and CEO Preferred Investment Size: $25,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage, leveraged buyout, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified computer technology, food and beverage products, genetic engineering, and healthcare. Geographic Preferences:

Adler & Company
342 Madison Ave., Ste. 807
New York, NY 10173
(212)599-2535
Fax: (212)599-2526
Jay Nickse, Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer
Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage, leveraged buyout, and control-block purchases. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Alimansky Capital Group, Inc.
605 Madison Ave., Ste. 300
New York, NY 10022-1901
(212)832-7300
Fax: (212)832-7338
Howard Duby, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000. Investment Types: First stage, second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Allegra Partners
515 Madison Ave., 29th Fl.
New York, NY 10022
(212)826-9080
Fax: (212)759-2561
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First stage, leveraged buyout, recaps, second stage, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, and consumer related. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic, and Eastern and Western U.S

The Argentum Group
The Chyrsler Bldg.
405 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10174
(212)949-6262
Fax: (212)949-8294
Website: http://www.argentumgroup.com
Walter H. Barandiaran, Managing Dir.
Preferred Investment Size: $10,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Axavision Inc.
14 Wall St., 26th Fl.
New York, NY 10005
(212)619-4000
Fax: (212)619-7202
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $300,000. Investment Types: Seed and start-up. Industry Preferences: Computer services and software, Internet related, and financial services. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Bedford Capital Corp.
18 East 48th St., Ste. 1800
New York, NY 10017
(212)688-5700
Fax: (212)754-4699
E-mail: info@bedfordnyc.com
Website: http://www.bedfordnyc.com
Nathan Bernstein
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $300,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, industry rollups, recaps, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

Bloom & Co.
950 Third Ave.
New York, NY 10022
(212)838-1858
Fax: (212)838-1843
Jack S. Bloom, President
Preferred Investment Size: $3,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage, control-block purchases, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, and special situation. Industry Preferences: No preference. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Bristol Capital Management
300 Park Ave., 17th Fl.
New York, NY 10022
(212)572-6306
Fax: (212)705-4292
Investment Types: Leveraged buyout, mezzanine, second stage, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, electronics, medical/health related, entertainment and leisure, retail, food/beverage, consumer services, machinery, and publishing. Geographic

Citicorp Venture Capital Ltd. (New York City)
399 Park Ave., 14th Fl.
Zone 4 New York, NY 10043
(212)559-1127
Fax: (212)888-2940
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout, second stage, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

CM Equity Partners
135 E. 57th St.
New York, NY 10022
(212)909-8428
Fax: (212)980-2630
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage, start-up, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, special situations, and industry rollups. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Cohen & Co., L.L.C.
800 Third Ave.
New York, NY 10022
(212)317-2250
Fax: (212)317-2255
E-mail: nlcohen@aol.com
Neil L. Cohen, President
Preferred Investment Size: $10,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Startup, seed, early and late stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, control-block purchases, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Communications, consumer, distribution, electronics, energy, and healthcare. Geog

Cornerstone Equity Investors, L.L.C.
717 5th Ave., Ste. 1100
New York, NY 10022
(212)753-0901
Fax: (212)826-6798
Website: http://www.cornerstone-equity.com
Mark Rossi, Senior Managing Director Preferred Investment Size: $50,000,000 maximum. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

CW Group, Inc.
1041 3rd Ave., 2nd fl.
New York, NY 10021
(212)308-5266
Fax: (212)644-0354
Website: http://www.cwventures.com
Christopher Fenimore
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, first and second stage, leveraged buyout, special situations, and control block purchases. Industry Preferences: Specialize in the medical/health business and biotechnology.

DH Blair Investment Banking Corp.
44 Wall St., 2nd Fl.
New York, NY 10005
(212)495-5000
Fax: (212)269-1438
J. Morton Davis, Chairman
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000. Investment Types: Research and development, startup, first stage, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Dresdner Kleinwort Capital
75 Wall St.
New York, NY 10005
(212)429-3131
Fax: (212)429-3139
Website: http://www.dresdnerkb.com
Richard Wolf, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Early and second stage, expansion, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

East River Ventures, L.P.
645 Madison Ave., 22nd Fl.
New York, NY 10022
(212)644-2322
Fax: (212)644-5498
Montague H. Hackett
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Early and late stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified communication and computer technology, consumer services, and medical. Geographic Preferences: National.

Easton Hunt Capital Partners
641 Lexington Ave., 21st Fl.
New York, NY 10017
(212)702-0950
Fax: (212)702-0952
Website: http://www.eastoncapital.com
Investment Types: First stage, mezzanine, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Elk Associates Funding Corp.
747 3rd Ave., Ste. 4C
New York, NY 10017
(212)355-2449
Fax: (212)759-3338
Gary C. Granoff, Pres.
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $300,000. Investment Types: Second stage and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Radio and TV, consumer franchise businesses, hotel and resort areas, and transportation. Geographic Preferences: Southeast and Midwest.

EOS Partners, L.P.
320 Park Ave., 22nd Fl.
New York, NY 10022
(212)832-5800
Fax: (212)832-5815
E-mail: mfirst@eospartners.com
Website: http://www.eospartners.com
Mark L. First, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $3,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity and equity-oriented debt. Investment Types: Industry rollups, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, second stage, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire United States and Canad

Euclid Partners
45 Rockefeller Plaza, Ste. 3240
New York, NY 10111
(212)218-6880
Fax: (212)218-6877
E-mail: graham@euclidpartners.com
Website: http://www.euclidpartners.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Internet related, computer software and services, genetic engineering, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Evergreen Capital Partners, Inc.
150 East 58th St.
New York, NY 10155
(212)813-0758
Fax: (212)813-0754
E-mail: rysmith@evergreencapital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $300,000,000. Investment Types: No preference. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Exeter Capital L.P.
10 E. 53rd St.
New York, NY 10022
(212)872-1172
Fax: (212)872-1198
E-mail: exeter@usa.net
Karen J. Watai, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Policies: Loans and equity investments. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout, mezzanine, second stage, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Financial Technology Research Corp.
518 Broadway
Penthouse
New York, NY 10012
(212)625-9100
Fax: (212)431-0300
E-mail: fintek@financier.com
Neal Bruckman, President
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, first stage, second stage, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

4C Ventures
237 Park Ave., Ste. 801
New York, NY 10017
(212)692-3680
Fax: (212)692-3685
Website: http://www.4cventures.com
Ted Hobart, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, and consumer. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Fusient Ventures
99 Park Ave., 20th Fl.
New York, NY 10016
(212)972-8999
Fax: (212)972-9876
E-mail: info@fusient.com
Website: http://www.fusient.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: Early and first stage, and seed. Industry Preferences: Internet, entertainment and leisure, and media. Geographic Preferences: U.S.

Generation Capital Partners
551 Fifth Ave., Ste. 3100
New York, NY 10176
(212)450-8507
Fax: (212)450-8550
Website: http://www.genpartners.com
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, early and late stage, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified communications and computer technology, consumer products and services, and industrial products and equipment. Geographic Preferences: Unite

Golub Associates, Inc.
555 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10022
(212)750-6060
Fax: (212)750-5505
Evelyn Mordechai, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, recaps, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Eastern U.S.

Hambro America Biosciences Inc.
650 Madison Ave., 21st Floor
New York, NY 10022
(212)223-7400
Fax: (212)223-0305
Preferred Investment Size: $2,500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Genetic engineering, chemicals and materials, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Hanover Capital Corp.
505 Park Ave., 15th Fl.
New York, NY 10022
(212)755-1222
Fax: (212)935-1787
Michael Wainstein
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 minimum. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout, mezzanine, and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Harvest Partners, Inc.
280 Park Ave, 33rd Fl.
New York, NY 10017
(212)559-6300
Fax: (212)812-0100
Website: http://www.harvpart.com
Harvey Mallement
Preferred Investment Size: $15,000,000 to $100,000,000. Investment Types: Acquisition, leveraged buyout, management buyouts, private placements, special situations, and turnaround. Industry Preferences: Consumer products and services, communications, distribution, fiberoptics, and me

Holding Capital Group, Inc.
10 E. 53rd St., 30th Fl.
New York, NY 10022
(212)486-6670
Fax: (212)486-0843
James W. Donaghy, President
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: No preference. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Hudson Venture Partners
660 Madison Ave., 14th Fl.
New York, NY 10021-8405
(212)644-9797
Fax: (212)644-7430
Website: http://www.hudsonptr.com
Marilyn Adler
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $2,800,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and early stages, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

IBJS Capital Corp.
1 State St., 9th Fl.
New York, NY 10004
(212)858-2018
Fax: (212)858-2768
George Zombeck, Chief Operating Officer
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000. Investment Types: Mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Consumer products and services, and chemicals and materials. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

InterEquity Capital Partners, L.P.
220 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10001
(212)779-2022
Fax: (212)779-2103
Website: http://www.interequity-capital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

The Jordan Edmiston Group Inc.
150 East 52nd St., 18th Fl.
New York, NY 10022
(212)754-0710
Fax: (212)754-0337
Scott Peters
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout, mezzanine, second stage, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Publishing. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Josephberg, Grosz and Co., Inc.
633 3rd Ave., 13th Fl.
New York, NY 10017
(212)974-9926
Fax: (212)397-5832
Richard Josephberg
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $30,000,000. Investment Types: Many types including seed, research and development, startup, first and second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

J.P. Morgan Capital Corp.
60 Wall St.
New York, NY 10260-0060
(212)648-9000
Fax: (212)648-5002
Website: http://www.jpmorgan.com
Lincoln E. Frank, Chief Operating Officer
Preferred Investment Size: $10,000,000 to $20,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

The Lambda Funds
380 Lexington Ave., 54th Fl.
New York, NY 10168
(212)682-3454
Fax: (212)682-9231
Preferred Investment Size: $200,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Early stage, expansion, first and second stage, and management buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic, Northeast, and West Coast.

Lepercq Capital Management Inc.
1675 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
(212)698-0795
Fax: (212)262-0155
Michael J. Connelly
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Control-block purchases, leveraged buyout, and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Loeb Partners Corp.
61 Broadway, Ste. 2400
New York, NY 10006
(212)483-7000
Fax: (212)574-2001
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000. Investment Types: Early stage, acquisition, expansion, leveraged and management buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Madison Investment Partners
660 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10021
(212)223-2600
Fax: (212)223-8208
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage, leveraged buyout, and industry roll ups. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

MC Capital Inc.
520 Madison Ave., 16th Fl.
New York, NY 10022
(212)644-0841
Fax: (212)644-2926
Shunichi Maeda
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $30,000,000. Investment Types: Acquisition, expansion, first stage, fund of funds, generalist PE, joint ventures, later stage, leveraged buyout, private placement, second stage, special situation, and turnaround. Industry Preferences: Communic

McCown, De Leeuw and Co. (New York)
65 E. 55th St., 36th Fl.
New York, NY 10022
(212)355-5500
Fax: (212)355-6283
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.

Morgan Stanley Venture Partners
1221 Avenue of the Americas, 33rd Fl.
New York, NY 10020
(212)762-7900
Fax: (212)762-8424
E-mail: msventures@ms.com
Website: http://www.msvp.com
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and industry roll ups. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Nazem and Co.
645 Madison Ave., 12th Fl.
New York, NY 10022
(212)371-7900
Fax: (212)371-2150
E-mail: nazem@msn.com
Fred F. Nazem, Managing General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Needham Capital Management, L.L.C.
445 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10022
(212)371-8300
Fax: (212)705-0299
Website: http://www.needhamco.com
Joseph Abramoff
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Expansion, later stage, leveraged buyout, management buyout, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: National.

Norwood Venture Corp.
1430 Broadway, Ste. 1607
New York, NY 10018
(212)869-5075
Fax: (212)869-5331
E-mail: nvc@mail.idt.net
Website: http://www.norven.com
Mark Littell
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Noveltek Venture Corp.
521 Fifth Ave., Ste. 1700
New York, NY 10175
(212)286-1963
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Control-block purchases, first stage, mezzanine, second stage, special situation, and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Paribas Principal, Inc.
787 7th Ave.
New York, NY 10019
(212)841-2005
Fax: (212)841-3558
Gary Binning
Preferred Investment Size: $50,000,000. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout, special situations, and control block purchases. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Patricof & Co. Ventures, Inc. (New York)
445 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10022
(212)753-6300
Fax: (212)319-6155
Website: http://www.patricof.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

The Platinum Group, Inc.
350 Fifth Ave, Ste. 7113
New York, NY 10118
(212)736-4300
Fax: (212)736-6086
Website: http://www.platinumgroup.com
Michael Grant, Analyst
Investment Types: Startup, first stage, second stage, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Pomona Capital
780 Third Ave., 28th Fl.
New York, NY 10017
(212)593-3639
Fax: (212)593-3987
Website: http://www.pomonacapital.com
Karen Macleod
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Various investment types. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Prospect Street Ventures
10 East 40th St., 44th Fl.
New York, NY 10016
(212)448-0702
Fax: (212)448-9652
E-mail: wkohler@prospectstreet.com
Website: http://www.prospectstreet.com
Edward Ryeom, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage, start-up, control-block purchases, recaps, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Internet related, computer software and services, computer hardware, and communications. Geographic Prefer

Regent Capital Management
505 Park Ave., Ste. 1700
New York, NY 10022
(212)735-9900
Fax: (212)735-9908
E-mail: ninamcle@aol.com
Richard Hochman, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $3,500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Communications, consumer products and services. Geographic Preferences: National.

Rothschild Ventures, Inc.
1251 Avenue of the Americas, 51st Fl.
New York, NY 10020
(212)403-3500
Fax: (212)403-3652
Website: http://www.nmrothschild.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, first and second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Sandler Capital Management
767 Fifth Ave., 45th Fl.
New York, NY 10153
(212)754-8100
Fax: (212)826-0280
Preferred Investment Size: $20,000,000 minimum. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, first and second stage, control-block purchases, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, research and development, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified communicatio

Siguler Guff & Company
630 Fifth Ave., 16th Fl.
New York, NY 10111
(212)332-5100
Fax: (212)332-5120
Maria Boyazny, Associate
Investment Types: Startup, first stage, second stage, control-block purchases, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Spencer Trask Ventures Inc.
535 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10022
(212)355-5565
Fax: (212)751-3362
Website: http://www.spencertrask.com
A. Emerson Martin, II, Senior Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $3,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Startup, first stage, second stage, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Sprout Group (New York City)
277 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10172
(212)892-3600
Fax: (212)892-3444
E-mail: info@sproutgroup.com
Website: http://www.sproutgroup.com
Patrick J. Boroian, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 to $50,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

US Trust Private Equity
114 W.47th St.
New York, NY 10036
(212)852-3949
Fax: (212)852-3759
Website: http://www.ustrust.com/privateequity
Jim Ruler
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Early, first stage, and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Vencon Management Inc.
301 West 53rd St., Ste. 10F
New York, NY 10019
(212)581-8787
Fax: (212)397-4126
Website: http://www.venconinc.com
Ingrid Yang
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, leveraged buyout, seed, special situation, and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Venrock Associates
30 Rockefeller Plaza, Ste. 5508
New York, NY 10112
(212)649-5600
Fax: (212)649-5788
Website: http://www.venrock.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, first and second stages. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Venture Capital Fund of America, Inc.
509 Madison Ave., Ste. 812
New York, NY 10022
(212)838-5577
Fax: (212)838-7614
E-mail: mail@vcfa.com
Website: http://www.vcfa.com
Dayton T. Carr, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $100,000,000. Investment Types: Secondary partnership interests. Industry Preferences: Does not consider tax shelters, real estate, or direct investments in companies. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Venture Opportunities Corp.
150 E. 58th St.
New York, NY 10155
(212)832-3737
Fax: (212)980-6603
E-mail: jerryvoc@aol.com
Jerry March
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Warburg Pincus Ventures, Inc.
466 Lexington Ave., 11th Fl.
New York, NY 10017
(212)878-9309
Fax: (212)878-9200
Website: http://www.warburgpincus.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $500,000,000. Investment Types: Many types including seed, startup, first and second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyouts, private placements, recaps, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and C

Wasserstein, Perella & Co. Inc.
31 W. 52nd St., 27th Fl.
New York, NY 10019
(212)702-5691
Fax: (212)969-7879
Perry W. Steiner
Investment Types: Leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Welsh, Carson, Anderson, & Stowe
320 Park Ave., Ste. 2500
New York, NY 10022-6815
(212)893-9500
Fax: (212)893-9575
Patrick J. Welsh, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $25,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout and special situations. Industry Preferences: Computer related and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Whitney and Co. (New York)
630 Fifth Ave. Ste. 3225
New York, NY 10111
(212)332-2400
Fax: (212)332-2422
Website: http://www.jhwitney.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Winthrop Ventures
74 Trinity Place, Ste. 600
New York, NY 10006
(212)422-0100
Cyrus Brown
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Startup, early and late stage, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

The Pittsford Group
8 Lodge Pole Rd.
Pittsford, NY 14534
(716)223-3523
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $300,000. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage, and control-block purchases. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Eastern U.S. and Canada.

Genesee Funding
70 Linden Oaks, 3rd Fl.
Rochester, NY 14625
(716)383-5550
Fax: (716)383-5305
Preferred Investment Size: $200,000. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

Gabelli Multimedia Partners
One Corporate Center
Rye, NY 10580
(914)921-5395
Fax: (914)921-5031
E-mail: fsommer@gabelli.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $500,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified communications. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

Stamford Financial
108 Main St.
Stamford, NY 12167
(607)652-3311
Fax: (607)652-6301
Website: http://www.stamfordfinancial.com
Alexander C. Brosda
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $2,500,000. Investment Types: Expansion and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Northwood Ventures LLC
485 Underhill Blvd., Ste. 205
Syosset, NY 11791
(516)364-5544
Fax: (516)364-0879
E-mail: northwood@northwood.com
Website: http://www.northwoodventures.com
Paul Homer, Associate
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, acquisition, expansion, leveraged buyout, private placement, special situations, and industry roll ups. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Exponential Business Development Co.
216 Walton St.
Syracuse, NY 13202-1227
(315)474-4500
Fax: (315)474-4682
E-mail: dirksonn@aol.com
Website: http://www.exponential-ny.com
Dirk E. Sonneborn, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $600,000. Investment Types: Early and first stage. Industry Preferences: No preference. Geographic Preferences: New York.

Onondaga Venture Capital Fund Inc.
714 State Tower Bldg.
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315)478-0157
Fax: (315)478-0158
Irving Schwartz
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $250,000. Investment Types: Expansion, later stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic and Northeast.

Bessemer Venture Partners (Westbury)
1400 Old Country Rd., Ste. 109
Westbury, NY 11590
(516)997-2300
Fax: (516)997-2371
E-mail: bob@bvpny.com
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.

Ovation Capital Partners
120 Bloomingdale Rd., 4th Fl.
White Plains, NY 10605
(914)258-0011
Fax: (914)684-0848
Website: http://www.ovationcapital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $4,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Internet related. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

North Carolina

Carolinas Capital Investment Corp.
1408 Biltmore Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28207
(704)375-3888
Fax: (704)375-6226
E-mail: ed@carolinacapital.com
Edward Goode
Preferred Investment Size: $200,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, leveraged buyout, startup, first and second stages. Industry Preferences: Communications, electronic components and instrumentation. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

First Union Capital Partners
1st Union Center, 12th Fl.
301 S. College St.
Charlotte, NC 28288-0732
(704)383-0000
Fax: (704)374-6711
Website: http://www.fucp.com
L. Watts Hamrick, III, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage, mezzanine, expansion, leveraged buyout, special situations, and control block purchases. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Frontier Capital LLC
525 North Tryon St., Ste. 1700
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704)414-2880
Fax: (704)414-2881
Website: http://www.frontierfunds.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage and expansion. Industry Preferences: Telecommunications, computer related, electronics, and energy. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic and Southeast.

Kitty Hawk Capital
2700 Coltsgate Rd., Ste. 202
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704)362-3909
Fax: (704)362-2774
Website: http://www.kittyhawkcapital.com
Stephen W. Buchanan, General Partner Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $7,000,000. Investment Types: Expansion, first and early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.

Piedmont Venture Partners
One Morrocroft Centre
6805 Morisson Blvd., Ste. 380
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704)731-5200
Fax: (704)365-9733
Website: http://www.piedmontvp.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.

Ruddick Investment Co.
1800 Two First Union Center
Charlotte, NC 28282
(704)372-5404
Fax: (704)372-6409
Richard N. Brigden, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.

The Shelton Companies Inc.
3600 One First Union Center
301 S. College St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704)348-2200
Fax: (704)348-2260
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Control-block purchases, leveraged buyouts, recaps, and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, and Southwest.

Wakefield Group
1110 E. Morehead St.
PO Box 36329
Charlotte, NC 28236
(704)372-0355
Fax: (704)372-8216
Website: http://www.wakefieldgroup.com
Anna Nelson, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.

Aurora Funds, Inc.
2525 Meridian Pkwy., Ste. 220
Durham, NC 27713
(919)484-0400
Fax: (919)484-0444
Website: http://www.aurorafunds.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $1,500,000. Investment Types: Startup, seed, early and first stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Eastern United States.

Intersouth Partners
3211 Shannon Rd., Ste. 610
Durham, NC 27707
(919)493-6640
Fax: (919)493-6649
E-mail: info@intersouth.com
Website: http://www.intersouth.com
Jonathan Perl
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and early stages. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast and Southwest.

Geneva Merchant Banking Partners
PO Box 21962
Greensboro, NC 27420
(336)275-7002
Fax: (336)275-9155
Website: http://www.genevamerchantbank.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $7,000,000. Investment Types: Balanced, distressed debt, expansion, leveraged and management buyout, mezzanine, second stage, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic, Midwest, and Southeas

The North Carolina Enterprise Fund, L.P.
3600 Glenwood Ave., Ste. 107
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919)781-2691
Fax: (919)783-9195
Website: http://www.ncef.com
Charles T. Closson, President and CEO
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 minimum. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Startup, first stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: North Carolina and Southeast.

Ohio

Senmend Medical Ventures
4445 Lake Forest Dr., Ste. 600
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513)563-3264
Fax: (513)563-3261
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Genetic engineering, medical and health related. Geographic Preferences: National.

The Walnut Group
312 Walnut St., Ste. 1151
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513)651-3300
Fax: (513)929-4441
Website: http://www.thewalnutgroup.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Balanced. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

Brantley Venture Partners
20600 Chagrin Blvd., Ste. 1150
Cleveland, OH 44122
(216)283-4800
Fax: (216)283-5324
Kevin J. Cook, Associate
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Industry rollups, seed, start-up, and first stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Clarion Capital Corp.
1801 E. 9th St., Ste. 1120
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216)687-1096
Fax: (216)694-3545
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Early, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: East Coast, Midwest, and West Coast.

Crystal Internet Venture Fund, L.P.
1120 Chester Ave., Ste. 418
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216)263-5515
Fax: (216)263-5518
E-mail: jf@crystalventure.com
Website: http://www.crystalventure.com
Daniel Kellog, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $6,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Balanced and early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified communications and computer technology. Geographic Preferences: National.

Key Equity Capital Corp.
127 Public Sq., 28th Fl.
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216)689-3000
Fax: (216)689-3204
Website: http://www.keybank.com
Cindy J. Babitt
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Policies: Willing to make equity investments. Investment Types: Expansion, industry rollups, leveraged buyout, second stage, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Morgenthaler Ventures
Terminal Tower
50 Public Square, Ste. 2700
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216)416-7500
Fax: (216)416-7501
Website: http://www.morgenthaler.com
Robert C. Belles, Jr., General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage, acquisition, leveraged and management buyout, special situations, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Ontario, Canada.

National City Equity Partners Inc.
1965 E. 6th St.
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216)575-2491
Fax: (216)575-9965
E-mail: nccap@aol.com
Website: http://www.nccapital.com
Carl E. Baldassarre, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $20,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, special situations, recaps, management buyouts, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Primus Venture Partners, Inc.
5900 LanderBrook Dr., Ste. 2000
Cleveland, OH 44124-4020
(440)684-7300
Fax: (440)684-7342
E-mail: info@primusventure.com
Website: http://www.primusventure.com
Jeffrey J. Milius, Investment Manager
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Early stage, startup, expansion and balanced. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Banc One Capital Partners (Columbus)
150 East Gay St., 24th Fl.
Columbus, OH 43215
(614)217-1100
Fax: (614)217-1217
Suzanne B. Kriscunas, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Later stage, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, industry rollups, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Battelle Venture Partners
505 King Ave.
Columbus, OH 43201
(614)424-7005
Fax: (614)424-4874
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Energy/natural resources, industrial products and equipment. Geographic Preferences: National.

Ohio Partners
62 E. Board St., 3rd Fl.
Columbus, OH 43215
(614)621-1210
Fax: (614)621-1240
E-mail: mcox@ohiopartners.com
Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage. Industry Preferences: Computer related. Geographic Preferences: Western U.S. and Midwest.

Capital Technology Group, L.L.C.
400 Metro Place North, Ste. 300
Dublin, OH 43017
(614)792-6066
Fax: (614)792-6036
E-mail: info@capitaltech.com
Website: http://www.capitaltech.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, early and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified electronics, alternative energy, and Internet related. Geographic Preferences: National.

Northwest Ohio Venture Fund
4159 Holland-Sylvania R., Ste. 202
Toledo, OH 43623
(419)824-8144
Fax: (419)882-2035
E-mail: bwalsh@novf.com
Barry P. Walsh, Managing Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, early and late stage, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, research and development. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

Oklahoma

Moore & Associates
1000 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 370
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
(405)842-3660
Fax: (405)842-3763
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: National.

Chisholm Private Capital Partners
100 West 5th St., Ste. 805
Tulsa, OK 74103
(918)584-0440
Fax: (918)584-0441
Website: http://www.chisholmvc.com
James Bode, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $4,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, early and late stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified communications and computer, consumer products and retailing, electronics, alternative energy, and medical. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Davis, Tuttle Venture Partners (Tulsa)
320 S. Boston, Ste. 1000
Tulsa, OK 74103-3703
(918)584-7272
Fax: (918)582-3404
Website: http://www.davistuttle.com
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southwest.

RBC Ventures
2627 E. 21st St.
Tulsa, OK 74114
(918)744-5607
Fax: (918)743-8630
K.Y. Vargas, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 minimum. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Control-block purchases, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, second stage, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified transportation. Geographic Preferences: Southwest.

Oregon

Utah Ventures II LP
10700 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy., Ste. 548
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503)574-4125
E-mail: adishlip@uven.com
Website: http://www.uven.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $7,000,000. Investment Types: Early stages. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Northwest and Rocky Mountains.

Orien Ventures
14523 SW Westlake Dr.
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503)699-1680
Fax: (503)699-1681
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.

OVP Venture Partners (Lake Oswego)
340 Oswego Pointe Dr., Ste. 200
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503)697-8766
Fax: (503)697-8863
E-mail: info@ovp.com
Website: http://www.ovp.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, and early stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer and Internet related, electronics, genetic engineering, and medical health related. Geographic Preferences: Western U.S. and Western

Oregon Resource and Technology Development Fund
4370 NE Halsey St., Ste. 233
Portland, OR 97213-1566
(503)282-4462
Fax: (503)282-2976
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $300,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, research and development. Industry Preferences: Biotechnology, electronics, computer software and services, and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: West Coast.

Shaw Venture Partners
400 SW 6th Ave., Ste. 1100
Portland, OR 97204-1636
(503)228-4884
Fax: (503)227-2471
Website: http://www.shawventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northwest.

Pennsylvania

Mid-Atlantic Venture Funds
125 Goodman Dr.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610)865-6550
Fax: (610)865-6427
Website: http://www.mavf.com
Thomas A. Smith
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $8,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, first and second stage, leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Middle Atlantic and Northeast.

Newspring Ventures
100 W. Elm St., Ste. 101
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610)567-2380
Fax: (610)567-2388
Website: http://www.newsprintventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Early stage and expansion. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer related, medical products, industrial products, and business services. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic.

Patricof & Co. Ventures, Inc.
455 S. Gulph Rd., Ste. 410
King of Prussia, PA 19406
(610)265-0286
Fax: (610)265-4959
Website: http://www.patricof.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Loyalhanna Venture Fund
527 Cedar Way, Ste. 104
Oakmont, PA 15139
(412)820-7035
Fax: (412)820-7036
James H. Knowles, Jr.
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: No preference. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Innovest Group Inc.
2000 Market St., Ste. 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215)564-3960
Fax: (215)569-3272
Richard Woosnam
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: First stage, leveraged buyout, recaps, second stage, special situation, and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast.

Keystone Venture Capital Management Co.
1601 Market St., Ste. 2500
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215)241-1200
Fax: (215)241-1211
Website: http://www.keystonevc.com
Peter Ligeti Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, balanced, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Middle Atlantic.

Liberty Venture Partners
2005 Market St., Ste. 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215)282-4484
Fax: (215)282-4485
E-mail: info@libertyvp.com
Website: http://www.libertyvp.com
Thomas Morse
Preferred Investment Size: $3,000,000 to $7,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: National.

Penn Janney Fund, Inc.
1801 Market St., 11th Fl.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215)665-4447
Fax: (215)557-0820
William Rulon-Miller Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast, West Coast, and Middle Atlantic.

Philadelphia Ventures, Inc.
The Bellevue
200 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215)732-4445
Fax: (215)732-4644
Walter M. Aikman, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 maximum. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Birchmere Ventures Inc.
2000 Technology Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3109
(412)803-8000
Fax: (412)687-8139
Website: http://www.birchmerevc.com
Investment Types: Early stage, expansion, first and later stage, and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic.

CEO Venture Fund
2000 Technology Dr., Ste. 160
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3109
(412)687-3451
Fax: (412)687-8139
E-mail: ceofund@aol.com
Website: http://www.ceoventurefund.com
Ned Renzi, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, first stage, second stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Middle Atlantic states.

Innovation Works Inc.
2000 Technology Dr., Ste. 250
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412)681-1520
Fax: (412)681-2625
Website: http://www.innovationworks.org
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Early and first stage, seed, and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Pennsylvania.

Keystone Minority Capital Fund L.P.
1801 Centre Ave., Ste. 201
Williams Sq.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412)338-2230
Fax: (412)338-2224
Earl Hord, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Startup, first stage, second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Middle Atlantic states.

Mellon Ventures, Inc.
One Mellon Bank Ctr., Rm. 3500
Pittsburgh, PA 15258
(412)236-3594
Fax: (412)236-3593
Website: http://www.mellonventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $25,000,000. Investment Types: Mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Pennsylvania Growth Fund
5850 Ellsworth Ave., Ste. 303
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412)661-1000
Fax: (412)361-0676
Barry Lhormer, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout, mezzanine, second stage, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Middle Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast.

Point Venture Partners
The Century Bldg.
130 Seventh St., 7th Fl.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412)261-1966
Fax: (412)261-1718
Kent Engelmeier, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, first stage, second stage, mezzanine, recaps, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Eastern and Midwestern U.S.

Cross Atlantic Capital Partners
5 Radnor Corporate Center, Ste. 555
Radnor, PA 19087
(610)995-2650
Fax: (610)971-2062
Website: http://www.xacp.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Balanced, early stage, expansion, seed, and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Meridian Venture Partners (Radnor)
The Radnor Court Bldg., Ste. 140
259 Radnor-Chester Rd.
Radnor, PA 19087
(610)254-2999
Fax: (610)254-2996
E-mail: mvpart@ix.netcom.com
Kenneth E. Jones
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

TDH
919 Conestoga Rd., Bldg. 1, Ste. 301
Rosemont, PA 19010
(610)526-9970
Fax: (610)526-9971
J.B. Doherty, Managing General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage, mezzanine, recaps, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Eastern U.S. and Midwest.

Adams Capital Management
500 Blackburn Ave.
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412)749-9454
Fax: (412)749-9459
Website: http://www.acm.com
Joel Adams, General Partner
Investment Types: Early and first stages. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: National.

S.R. One, Ltd.
Four Tower Bridge
200 Barr Harbor Dr., Ste. 250
W. Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610)567-1000
Fax: (610)567-1039
Barbara Dalton, Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage, and late stage. Industry Preferences: Healthcare and genetic engineering, and computer software and services. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Greater Philadelphia Venture Capital Corp.
351 East Conestoga Rd.
Wayne, PA 19087
(610)688-6829
Fax: (610)254-8958
Fred Choate, Manager
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $300,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Middle Atlantic.

PA Early Stage
435 Devon Park Dr., Bldg. 500, Ste. 510
Wayne, PA 19087
(610)293-4075
Fax: (610)254-4240
Website: http://www.paearlystage.com
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Early, first, and second stage; seed; and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic.

The Sandhurst Venture Fund, L.P.
351 E. Constoga Rd.
Wayne, PA 19087
(610)254-8900
Fax: (610)254-8958
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage, recaps, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Computer stores, disposable medical/health related, and industrial products. Geographic Preferences: East Coast and Middle Atlantic.

TL Ventures
700 Bldg.
435 Devon Park Dr.
Wayne, PA 19087-1990
(610)975-3765
Fax: (610)254-4210
Website: http://www.tlventures.com
Pam Strisofsky, pstrisofsky@tlventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed and early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: National.

Rockhill Ventures, Inc.
100 Front St., Ste. 1350
West Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610)940-0300
Fax: (610)940-0301
E-mail: chuck@rockhillventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, first and second stage, leveraged buyout, and recaps. Industry Preferences: Genetic engineering and medical/health related. Geographic Preferences: Eastern U.S.

Puerto Rico

Advent-Morro Equity Partners
Banco Popular Bldg.
206 Tetuan St., Ste. 903
San Juan, PR 00902
(787)725-5285
Fax: (787)721-1735
Cyril L. Meduna, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: No preference. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Puerto Rico.

North America Investment Corp.
Mercantil Plaza, Ste. 813
PO Box 191831
San Juan, PR 00919
(787)754-6178
Fax: (787)754-6181
Marcelino D. Pastrana-Torres, President
Preferred Investment Size: $25,000 to $250,000. Investment Types: Early stage and expansion. Industry Preferences: Consumer products and retailing, consumer distribution, industrial equipment, therapeutic equipment, real estate, and business services. Geographic Preferences: Puerto R

Rhode Island

Manchester Humphreys, Inc.
40 Westminster St., Ste. 900
Providence, RI 02903
(401)454-0400
Fax: (401)454-0403
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Leveraged and management buyouts. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Navis Partners
50 Kennedy Plaza, 12th Fl.
Providence, RI 02903
(401)278-6770
Fax: (401)278-6387
Website: http://www.navispartners.com
Rory B. Smith, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $20,000,000 to $75,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Acquisition, early and later stage, leveraged and management buyouts, recaps, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.

South Carolina

Capital Insights, L.L.C.
PO Box 27162
Greenville, SC 29616-2162
(864)242-6832
Fax: (864)242-6755
E-mail: jwarner@capitalinsights.com
Website: http://www.capitalinsights.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Early and late stage. Industry Preferences: Communications and consumer-related services. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.

Transamerica Mezzanine Financing
7 N. Laurens St., Ste. 603
Greenville, SC 29601
(864)232-6198
Fax: (864)241-4444
J. Phillip Falls, Investment Officer
Investment Types: Seed, startup, first stage, second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.

Tennessee

Valley Capital Corp.
Krystal Bldg.
100 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Ste.
212
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423)265-1557
Fax: (423)265-1588
Faye Robinson
Preferred Investment Size: $200,000 minimum. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.

Coleman Swenson Booth Inc.
237 2nd Ave. S
Franklin, TN 37064-2649
(615)791-9462
Fax: (615)791-9636
Website: http://www.colemanswenson.com
Larry H. Coleman, Ph.D., Managing Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $7,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Capital Services & Resources, Inc.
5159 Wheelis Dr., Ste. 106
Memphis, TN 38117
(901)761-2156
Fax: (907)767-0060
Charles Y. Bancroft, Treasurer
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 minimum. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Second stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: United States and Canada.

Paradigm Capital Partners LLC
6410 Poplar Ave., Ste. 395
Memphis, TN 38119
(901)682-6060
Fax: (901)328-3061
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $6,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, and seed. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.

SSM Ventures
845 Crossover Ln., Ste. 140
Memphis, TN 38117
(901)767-1131
Fax: (901)767-1135
Website: http://www.ssmventures.com
R. Wilson Orr, III
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, leveraged buyout, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast and Southwest U.S.

Capital Across America L.P.
501 Union St., Ste. 201
Nashville, TN 37219
(615)254-1414
Fax: (615)254-1856
Website: http://www.capitalacrossamerica.com
Investment Types: Balanced. Industry Preferences: Diversified; women/minority-owned businesses. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Equitas L.P.
2000 Glen Echo Rd., Ste. 101
PO Box 158838
Nashville, TN 37215-8838
(615)383-8673
Fax: (615)383-8693
Preferred Investment Size: $500.000. Investment Types: Second stage, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, recaps, and special situation. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast and Midwest.

Massey Burch Capital Corp.
One Burton Hills Blvd., Ste. 350
Nashville, TN 37215
(615)665-3221
Fax: (615)665-3240
E-mail: tcalton@masseyburch.com
Website: http://www.masseyburch.com
Lucious E. Burch, IV, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, early and first stage. Industry Preferences: Communication and computer related. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.

Nelson Capital Corp.
3401 West End Ave., Ste. 300
Nashville, TN 37203
(615)292-8787
Fax: (615)385-3150
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage, leveraged buyout, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast.

Texas

Phillips-Smith Specialty Retail Group
5080 Spectrum Dr., Ste. 805 W
Addison, TX 75001
(972)387-0725
Fax: (972)458-2560
E-mail: pssrg@aol.com
Website: http://www.phillips-smith.com
G. Michael Machens, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Retail and Internet related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Austin Ventures, L.P.
701 Brazos St., Ste. 1400
Austin, TX 78701
(512)485-1900
Fax: (512)476-3952
E-mail: info@ausven.com
Website: http://www.austinventures.com
Joseph C. Aragona, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $15,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southwest and Texas.

The Capital Network
3925 West Braker Lane, Ste. 406
Austin, TX 78759-5321
(512)305-0826
Fax: (512)305-0836
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Seed, early and late stage, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, research and development, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: United States and Canada.

Techxas Ventures LLC
5000 Plaza on the Lake
Austin, TX 78746
(512)343-0118
Fax: (512)343-1879
E-mail: bruce@techxas.com
Website: http://www.techxas.com
Bruce Ezell, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first stage, second stage, balanced, joint ventures, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Texas.

Alliance Financial of Houston
218 Heather Ln.
Conroe, TX 77385-9013
(936)447-3300
Fax: (936)447-4222
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Sales, distribution, and manufacturing. Geographic Preferences: Gulf states.

Amerimark Capital Corp.
1111 W. Mockingbird, Ste. 1111
Dallas, TX 75247
(214)638-7878
Fax: (214)638-7612
E-mail: amerimark@amcapital.com
Website: http://www.amcapital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

AMT Venture Partners/AMT Capital Ltd.
5220 Spring Valley Rd., Ste. 600
Dallas, TX 75240
(214)905-9757
Fax: (214)905-9761
Website: http://www.amtcapital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: First and second stages, and expanion. Industry Preferences: Industrial products and equipment, electronic components and instruments. Geographic Preferences: National.

Arkoma Venture Partners
5950 Berkshire Lane, Ste. 1400
Dallas, TX 75225
(214)739-3515
Fax: (214)739-3572
E-mail: joelf@arkomavp.com
Joel Fontenot, Executive Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $2,500,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, early and second stage, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer, and electronics. Geographic Preferences: Southwest.

Capital Southwest Corp.
12900 Preston Rd., Ste. 700
Dallas, TX 75230
(972)233-8242
Fax: (972)233-7362
Website: http://www.capitalsouthwest.com
Howard Thomas, Investment Associate
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $6,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, leveraged buyout, acquisition, expansion, management buyout, and late stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Dali, Hook Partners
One Lincoln Center, Ste. 1550
5400 LBJ Freeway
Dallas, TX 75240
(972)991-5457
Fax: (972)991-5458
E-mail: dhook@hookpartners.com
Website: http://www.hookpartners.com
David J. Hook
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Balanced, first, and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southwest and West Coast.

HO2 Partners
Two Galleria Tower
13455 Noel Rd., Ste. 1670
Dallas, TX 75240
(972)702-1144
Fax: (972)702-8234
Website: http://www.ho2.com
Preferred Investment Size: $750,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, and seed. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Texas.

Interwest Partners (Dallas)
2 Galleria Tower
13455 Noel Rd., Ste. 1670
Dallas, TX 75240
(972)392-7279
Fax: (972)490-6348
Website: http://www.interwest.com
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $25,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, first and second stage, expansion, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Kahala Investments, Inc.
8214 Westchester Dr., Ste. 715
Dallas, TX 75225
(214)987-0077
Fax: (214)987-2332
Lee R. Slaughter, Jr., President
Preferred Investment Size: $10,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Mezzanine, leveraged buyout, special situations, control block purchases, and industry roll ups. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast and Southwest.

MESBIC Ventures Holding Co.
2435 North Central Expressway, Ste. 200
Dallas, TX 75080
(972)991-1597
Fax: (972)991-4770
Website: http://www.mvhc.com
Jeff Schaefer
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Policies: Loans and/or equity. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout, mezzanine, and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast and Southwest.

North Texas MESBIC, Inc.
9500 Forest Lane, Ste. 430
Dallas, TX 75243
(214)221-3565
Fax: (214)221-3566
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 minimum. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Consumer food and beverage products, restaurants, retailing, consumer and food distribution. Geographic Preferences: Southwest.

Richard Jaffe & Company, Inc,
7318 Royal Cir.
Dallas, TX 75230
(214)265-9397
Fax: (214)739-1845
E-mail: rjaffe@pssi.net
Richard R. Jaffe, President
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $300,000. Investment Types: Startup, first stage, leveraged buyouts, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southwest.

Sevin Rosen Management Co.
13455 Noel Rd., Ste. 1670
Dallas, TX 75240
(972)702-1100
Fax: (972)702-1103
E-mail: info@srfunds.com
Website: http://www.srfunds.com
John V. Jaggers, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Types: Start-up, early and first stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Stratford Capital Partners, L.P.
300 Crescent Ct., Ste. 500
Dallas, TX 75201
(214)740-7377
Fax: (214)720-7393
E-mail: stratcap@hmtf.com
Michael D. Brown, Managing Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Policies: Equity, sub debt with equity. Investment Types: Expansion, later stage, acquisition, leveraged and management buyout, mezzanine, and recaps. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Sunwestern Investment Group
12221 Merit Dr., Ste. 935
Dallas, TX 75251
(972)239-5650
Fax: (972)701-0024
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southwest and West Coast.

Wingate Partners
750 N. St. Paul St., Ste. 1200
Dallas, TX 75201
(214)720-1313
Fax: (214)871-8799
Preferred Investment Size: $20,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout and control block purchases. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S. and Canada.

Buena Venture Associates
201 Main St., 32nd Fl.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817)339-7400
Fax: (817)390-8408
Website: http://www.buenaventure.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $50,000,000. Investment Types: Early, first and second stage; seed; and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology, and health services. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

The Catalyst Group
3 Riverway, Ste. 770
Houston, TX 77056
(713)623-8133
Fax: (713)623-0473
E-mail: herman@thecatalystgroup.net
Website: http://www.thecatalystgroup.net
Rick Herman, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and control block purchases. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Cureton & Co., Inc.
1100 Louisiana, Ste. 3250
Houston, TX 77002
(713)658-9806
Fax: (713)658-0476
Stewart Cureton, Jr., President
Preferred Investment Size: $10,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southwest.

Davis, Tuttle Venture Partners (Dallas)
8 Greenway Plaza, Ste. 1020
Houston, TX 77046
(713)993-0440
Fax: (713)621-2297
Website: http://www.davistuttle.com
Phillip Tuttle, Partner Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southwest.

Houston Partners
401 Louisiana, 8th Fl.
Houston, TX 77002
(713)222-8600
Fax: (713)222-8932
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Start-up, first and second stage, and expansion. Industry Preferences: Diversified industry preference. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Southwest Venture Group
10878 Westheimer, Ste. 178
Houston, TX 77042
(713)827-8947
(713)461-1470
David M. Klausmeyer, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $50,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Diversified. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.

Triad Ventures

AM Fund
4600 Post Oak Place, Ste. 100
Houston, TX 77027
(713)627-9111
Fax: (713)627-9119
David Mueller
Preferred Investment Size: $800,000 maximum. Investment Types: First and second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Medical, consumer, computer-related. Geographic Preferences: Southwest and Texas.

Ventex Management, Inc.
3417 Milam St.
Houston, TX 77002-9531
(713)659-7870
Fax: (713)659-7855
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southwest.

MBA Venture Group
1004 Olde Town Rd., Ste. 102
Irving, TX 75061
(972)986-6703
John Mason
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First stage, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, research and development, second stage, seed, start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

First Capital Group Management Co.
750 East Mulberry St., Ste. 305
PO Box 15616
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210)736-4233
Fax: (210)736-5449
Jeffrey P. Blanchard, Managing Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage, mezzanine, leveraged buyout, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southwest.

The Southwest Venture Partnerships
16414 San Pedro, Ste. 345
San Antonio, TX 78232
(210)402-1200
Fax: (210)402-1221
E-mail: swvp@aol.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southwest.

Medtech International Inc.
1742 Carriageway
Sugarland, TX 77478
(713)980-8474
Fax: (713)980-6343
Dave Banker
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: First stage, leveraged buyout, mezzanine, research and development, second stage, seed, special situation, and start-up. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Utah

First Security Business Investment Corp.
15 East 100 South, Ste. 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801)246-5737
Fax: (801)246-5740
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $800,000. Investment Policies: Loans and/or equity. Investment Types: Leveraged buyout, mezzanine, and second stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: West Coast, Rocky Mountains.

Utah Ventures II, L.P.
423 Wakara Way, Ste. 206
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801)583-5922
Fax: (801)583-4105
Website: http://www.uven.com
James C. Dreyfous, Managing General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $7,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Northwest and Rocky Mountain region.

Wasatch Venture Corp.
1 S. Main St., Ste. 1400
Salt Lake City, UT 84133
(801)524-8939
Fax: (801)524-8941
E-mail: mail@wasatchvc.com
Todd Stevens, Manager
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $2,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity and debt. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: High technology. Geographic Preferences: Western U.S.

Vermont

North Atlantic Capital Corp.
76 Saint Paul St., Ste. 600
Burlington, VT 05401
(802)658-7820
Fax: (802)658-5757
Website: http://www.northatlanticcapital.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,500,000 minimum. Investment Types: First and second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Northeast.

Green Mountain Advisors Inc.
PO Box 1230
Quechee, VT 05059
(802)296-7800
Fax: (802)296-6012
Website: http://www.gmtcap.com
Michael Sweatman, President Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Second stage, expansion, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Technology, communications. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Virginia

Oxford Financial Services Corp.
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703)519-4900
Fax: (703)519-4910
E-mail: oxford133@aol.com
J. Alden Philbrick
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, first stage, second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: National.

Continental SBIC
4141 N. Henderson Rd.
Arlington, VA 22203
(703)527-5200
Fax: (703)527-3700
Michael W. Jones, Senior Vice President
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: No preference. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northeast, Southeast, Middle Atlantic, and Central Canada.

Novak Biddle Venture Partners
1750 Tysons Blvd., Ste. 1190
McLean, VA 22102
(703)847-3770
Fax: (703)847-3771
E-mail: roger@novakbiddle.com
Website: http://www.novakbiddle.com
Roger Novak, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Investment Types: Seed and early stage. Industry Preferences: Communications and computer related. Geographic Preferences: Eastern U.S.

Spacevest
11911 Freedom Dr., Ste. 500
Reston, VA 20190
(703)904-9800
Fax: (703)904-0571
E-mail: spacevest@spacevest.com
Website: http://www.spacevest.com
Roger P. Widing, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Early and late stage, expansion, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: U.S. and Canada.

Virginia Capital
1801 Libbie Ave., Ste. 201
Richmond, VA 23226
(804)648-4802
Fax: (804)648-4809
E-mail: webmaster@vacapital.com
Website: http://www.vacapital.com
Thomas E. Deardorff, Vice President
Investment Types: Acquisition, balanced, expansion, and leveraged and management buyouts. Industry Preferences: Communications, consumer, medical and health related. Geographic Preferences: Mid Atlantic.

Calvert Social Venture Partners
402 Maple Ave. W
Vienna, VA 22180
(703)255-4930
Fax: (703)255-4931
E-mail: calven2000@aol.com
John May, Managing General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $700,000. Investment Types: First stages. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Middle Atlantic states.

Fairfax Partners
8000 Towers Crescent Dr., Ste. 940
Vienna, VA 22182
(703)847-9486
Fax: (703)847-0911
E-mail: bgouldey@fairfaxpartners.com
Bruce K. Gouldey, Managing Director
Investment Types: Startup, first stage, second stage, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Computer related, Medical and health related. Geographic Preferences: Middle Atlantic States.

Global Internet Ventures
8150 Leesburg Pike, Ste. 1210
Vienna, VA 22182
(703)442-3300
Fax: (703)442-3388
Website: http://www.givinc.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: Early stage. Industry Preferences: Communications, computer, and Internet related. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Walnut Capital Corp. (Vienna)
8000 Towers Crescent Dr., Ste. 1070
Vienna, VA 22182
(703)448-3771
Fax: (703)448-7751
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Washington

Encompass Ventures
777 108th Ave. NE, Ste. 2300
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425)486-3900
Fax: (425)486-3901
E-mail: info@evpartners.com
Website: http://www.encompassventures.com
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: Research and development, startup, first and second stages. Industry Preferences: Computer related, medical and health related. Geographic Preferences: Western U.S. and Canada.

Fluke Venture Partners
11400 SE Sixth St., Ste. 230
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425)453-4590
Fax: (425)453-4675
E-mail: gabelein@flukeventures.com
Website: http://www.flukeventures.com
Dennis Weston, Managing Director
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $2,500,000. Investment Types: Startup, seed, first stage, second stage, expansion, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northwest.

Pacific Northwest Partners SBIC, L.P.
15352 SE 53rd St.
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425)455-9967
Fax: (425)455-9404
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 minimum. Investment Policies: Private equity investments. Investment Types: Seed, start-up, and early and first stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Materia Venture Associates, L.P.
3435 Carillon Pointe
Kirkland, WA 98033-7354
(425)822-4100
Fax: (425)827-4086
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Startup, first and second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Advanced industrial products and equipment. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

OVP Venture Partners (Kirkland)
2420 Carillon Pt.
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425)889-9192
Fax: (425)889-0152
E-mail: info@ovp.com
Website: http://www.ovp.com
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, early stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Western U.S. and Canada.

Digital Partners
999 3rd Ave., Ste. 1610
Seattle, WA 98104
(206)405-3607
Fax: (206)405-3617
Website: http://www.digitalpartners.com
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: Early, first and second stage, and seed. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Northwest and Western Canada.

Frazier & Company
601 Union St., Ste. 3300
Seattle, WA 98101
(206)621-7200
Fax: (206)621-1848
E-mail: jon@frazierco.com
Jon Gilbert, General Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: No preference. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: National.

Kirlan Venture Capital, Inc.
221 First Ave. W, Ste. 108
Seattle, WA 98119-4223
(206)281-8610
Fax: (206)285-3451
E-mail: bill@kirlanventure.com
Website: http://www.kirlanventure.com
Preferred Investment Size: $300,000 to $500,000. Investment Types: First stage, second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: Western U.S. and Canada.

Phoenix Partners
1000 2nd Ave., Ste. 3600
Seattle, WA 98104
(206)624-8968
Fax: (206)624-1907
E-mail: djohnsto@interserv.com
William B. Horne, Chief Financial Officer
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 to $3,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, first and second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: No preference.

Voyager Capital
800 5th St., Ste. 4100
Seattle, WA 98103
(206)470-1180
Fax: (206)470-1185
E-mail: info@voyagercap.com
Website: http://www.voyagercap.com
Erik Benson, Senior Associate
Preferred Investment Size: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. Investment Policies: Equity. Investment Types: Startup, early and late stage. Industry Preferences: Diversified communications and computer related. Geographic Preferences: West Coast and Western Canada.

Northwest Venture Associates
221 N. Wall St., Ste. 628
Spokane, WA 99201
(509)747-0728
Fax: (509)747-0758
Website: http://www.nwva.com
Christopher Brookfield
Preferred Investment Size: $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, research and development, startup, first stage, second stage, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Northwest and Rocky Mountains.

Wisconsin

Venture Investors Management, L.L.C.
University Research Park
505 S. Rosa Rd.
Madison, WI 53719
(608)441-2700
Fax: (608)441-2727
E-mail: roger@ventureinvestors.com
Website: http://www.ventureinvesters.com
Scott Button, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $250,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Seed, startup, first and second stage, mezzanine, and special situations. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southeast and Midwest.

Capital Investments, Inc.
1009 West Glen Oaks Lane, Ste. 103
Mequon, WI 53092
(414)241-0303
Fax: (414)241-8451
E-mail: dmayer@capitalinvestmentsinc.com
Website: http://www.capitalinvestmentsinc.com
Preferred Investment Size: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Investment Types: Second stage, mezzanine, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Southwest and Midwest.

Future Value Venture, Inc.
2745 N. Martin Luther King Dr., Ste. 204
Milwaukee, WI 53212-2300
(414)264-2252
Fax: (414)264-2253
E-mail: fvvventures@aol.com
William Beckett, President
Preferred Investment Size: $100,000 to $300,000. Investment Types: First and second stage, start-up, and mezzanine. Industry Preferences: No preference. Geographic Preferences: Entire U.S.

Lubar and Co., Inc.
700 N. Water St., Ste. 1200
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414)291-9000
Fax: (414)291-9061
David J. Lubar, Partner
Preferred Investment Size: $10,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: Second stage, leveraged buyout, special situations, and control block purchases. Industry Preferences: Diversified. Geographic Preferences: Midwest.

GCI
20875 Crossroads Cir., Ste. 100
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262)798-5080
Fax: (262)798-5087
Preferred Investment Size: $2,000,000 minimum. Investment Types: First stage, second stage, and leveraged buyout. Industry Preferences: Diversified technology. Geographic Preferences: National.



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