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Our Companies
Our Companies
With investments in more than fifty companies to date, we've created a network of businesses and management teams that can draw on each other for advice and as strategic partners. We work to facilitate such relationships whenever possible in order to accelerate a company's growth prospects.
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Amber Networks
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 22:14Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
Amber Networks
Company Description:
Amber Networks was acquired in July 2001 by Nokia [NYSE: NOK], the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. Founded in 1998, Amber developed advanced carrier-class IP/Optical edge networking systems. Amber's carrier infrastructure products, called Aggregation Service Routers, delivered unmatched wire-speed processing performance, 99.999% service availability, and market-leading port and logical subscriber densities.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
A - F
Detail Description:
Amber Networks was acquired in July 2001 by Nokia [NYSE: NOK], the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. Founded in 1998, Amber developed advanced carrier-class IP/Optical edge networking systems. Amber's carrier infrastructure products, called Aggregation Service Routers, delivered unmatched wire-speed processing performance, 99.999% service availability, and market-leading port and logical subscriber densities.
Linked Initiatives:
Wireless and Wireline Broadband
company_related+partners:
Mark Menell
Auxora
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 07:46Company Image:
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Company Name:
Auxora
Company Description:
Auxora provides wavelength management and control solutions for the photonics industry through its proprietary NanoCODE™ technology.
Its current products include tunable filters, DWDM filters (50 GHz and 100 GHz), and specialty thin film filters such as Gain Flattening Filters and high performance band splitters. Auxora is currently serving over 30 public and private customers in the US and abroad.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
A - F
Detail Description:
Auxora provides wavelength management and control solutions for the photonics industry through its proprietary NanoCODE™ technology.
Its current products include tunable filters, DWDM filters (50 GHz and 100 GHz), and specialty thin film filters such as Gain Flattening Filters and high performance band splitters. Auxora is currently serving over 30 public and private customers in the US and abroad.
Linked Initiatives:
Wireless and Wireline Broadband
company_related+partners:
Michael Kim
Shoa-Kai Liu
Capella Photonics
Wed, 10/24/2007 - 07:00Company Image:
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Company Name:
Capella Photonics
Company Description:
Capella is the industry leader of wavelength selective switch (WSS) technology for use in reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADM) and optical cross connect (OXC) applications. Capella’s patented WavePath® products provide the best performing WSS on the market offering dynamic, remote reconfigurability with fully integrated optical channel monitoring (OCM), essential technology for next-generation ROADMs. Capella was founded in 2000. Privately held and located in San Jose, California, Capella has a seasoned management team with experience from leading telecom and technology companies. Additionally Capella has an extensive intellectual property portfolio with 23 patents issued and over 30 pending.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
A - F
Detail Description:
Capella is the industry leader of wavelength selective switch (WSS) technology for use in reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADM) and optical cross connect (OXC) applications. Capella’s patented WavePath® products provide the best performing WSS on the market offering dynamic, remote reconfigurability with fully integrated optical channel monitoring (OCM), essential technology for next-generation ROADMs. Capella was founded in 2000. Privately held and located in San Jose, California, Capella has a seasoned management team with experience from leading telecom and technology companies. Additionally Capella has an extensive intellectual property portfolio with 23 patents issued and over 30 pending.
Linked Initiatives:
Wireless and Wireline Broadband
company_related+partners:
Shoa-Kai Liu
Neal Hansch
CaseRev
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 00:55Company Image:
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Company Name:
CaseRev
Company Description:
CaseRev provides insurance companies with the ability to create and customize their litigation and claim guidelines. These guidelines can generate automated events that align reporting or other desired actions along predetermined timelines. The system alerts users when activities become overdue. Integrated messaging is featured to enhance critical communications and interactive responses. The CaseRev system significantly reduces identifiable costs and improves efficiencies.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
A - F
Detail Description:
CaseRev provides insurance companies with the ability to create and customize their litigation and claim guidelines. These guidelines can generate automated events that align reporting or other desired actions along predetermined timelines. The system alerts users when activities become overdue. Integrated messaging is featured to enhance critical communications and interactive responses. The CaseRev system significantly reduces identifiable costs and improves efficiencies.
Linked Initiatives:
Business Information Services
company_related+partners:
Michael Song
Confluent Photonics
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 22:52Company Image:
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Company Name:
Confluent Photonics
Company Description:
Confluent develops, manufactures and sells a family of advanced optical systems for the cable and telecom industry. The Company’s products include wavelength multiplexers/demultiplexers based on the Lightchip™ product line, which has been in development since 1997. The products offered, using free-space diffraction gratings, have been pioneers in high-performance passive components and subsystems for dense wavelength division multiplexing. Free-space diffraction gratings enable service providers to increase wavelength count in CATV, metropolitan, and long-haul optical networks and to derive the maximum ROI from existing network infrastructures. In February 2006, Confluent merged with Auxora, a Rustic Canyon portfolio company, that provides low cost wavelength management and control solutions for optical networks.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
A - F
Detail Description:
Confluent develops, manufactures and sells a family of advanced optical systems for the cable and telecom industry. The Company’s products include wavelength multiplexers/demultiplexers based on the Lightchip™ product line, which has been in development since 1997. The products offered, using free-space diffraction gratings, have been pioneers in high-performance passive components and subsystems for dense wavelength division multiplexing. Free-space diffraction gratings enable service providers to increase wavelength count in CATV, metropolitan, and long-haul optical networks and to derive the maximum ROI from existing network infrastructures. In February 2006, Confluent merged with Auxora, a Rustic Canyon portfolio company, that provides low cost wavelength management and control solutions for optical networks.
Linked Initiatives:
Wireless and Wireline Broadband
company_related+partners:
Michael Kim
Cooking.com
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:17Company Image:
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Company Name:
Cooking.com
Company Description:
Cooking.com is the premier cooking related site on the Internet today. The company offers its customers a compelling site, with broad product assortment, creative content, a high level of customer service, personalization, and competitive pricing.
Cooking.com carries over 5,000 products with value-added purchase information, targeted and efficient search features, and direct shipment to consumers. Creative content features prominent chefs, professional references, and high quality recipes.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
A - F
Detail Description:
Cooking.com is the premier cooking related site on the Internet today. The company offers its customers a compelling site, with broad product assortment, creative content, a high level of customer service, personalization, and competitive pricing.
Cooking.com carries over 5,000 products with value-added purchase information, targeted and efficient search features, and direct shipment to consumers. Creative content features prominent chefs, professional references, and high quality recipes.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
company_related+partners:
Michael Song
Cybertrust
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 01:05Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
Cybertrust
Company Description:
Cybertrust is the worldwide leader in security assurance services for websites and corporate intranets. The company pioneered the security assurance market with an innovative approach to managing network security. Cybertrust’s expertise in Internet security is a result of the daily monitoring of security developments, facilitation of industry debate and hands-on testing. Cybertrust is The Global Information Security Specialist – with more than 15 years' experience in delivering services that secure critical data, protect identities, and help demonstrate ongoing compliance.
Headquartered in Herndon, Va., near the U.S. Nation's Capital, with more than 30 offices around the world, Cybertrust is recognized as a global market leader in managed security services, earning the trust of thousands of customers worldwide. In May 2007, Verizon Business Services acquired Cybertrust.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
A - F
Detail Description:
Cybertrust is the worldwide leader in security assurance services for websites and corporate intranets. The company pioneered the security assurance market with an innovative approach to managing network security. Cybertrust’s expertise in Internet security is a result of the daily monitoring of security developments, facilitation of industry debate and hands-on testing. Cybertrust is The Global Information Security Specialist – with more than 15 years' experience in delivering services that secure critical data, protect identities, and help demonstrate ongoing compliance.
Headquartered in Herndon, Va., near the U.S. Nation's Capital, with more than 30 offices around the world, Cybertrust is recognized as a global market leader in managed security services, earning the trust of thousands of customers worldwide. In May 2007, Verizon Business Services acquired Cybertrust.
Linked Initiatives:
Business Information Services
company_related+partners:
Michael Song
Cyrano Sciences
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 07:44Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
Cyrano Sciences
Company Description:
Cyrano Sciences was acquired by Smiths Group, PLC [LSE: SMIN] in 2003. Founded in 1997, Cyrano Sciences is a material sciences company that designs and manufactures products that quantify and digitize the chemical composition of a vapor. Put simply, they can smell. The products are based on Cyrano’s proprietary sensor array technology, developed at Caltech, which is already covered by thirteen issued patents with 52 patent applications pending. Their products provide customers with precise and mobile vapor sensing capabilities at the point of need. Cyrano’s first commercially available product is the electronic nose (the C320) and its NoseChips™. In addition Cyrano is leveraging its connectivity and data analysis technologies to provide an integrated end-to-end software solution.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
A - F
Detail Description:
Cyrano Sciences was acquired by Smiths Group, PLC [LSE: SMIN] in 2003. Founded in 1997, Cyrano Sciences is a material sciences company that designs and manufactures products that quantify and digitize the chemical composition of a vapor. Put simply, they can smell. The products are based on Cyrano’s proprietary sensor array technology, developed at Caltech, which is already covered by thirteen issued patents with 52 patent applications pending. Their products provide customers with precise and mobile vapor sensing capabilities at the point of need. Cyrano’s first commercially available product is the electronic nose (the C320) and its NoseChips™. In addition Cyrano is leveraging its connectivity and data analysis technologies to provide an integrated end-to-end software solution.
Linked Initiatives:
CleanTech
company_related+partners:
John Babcock
DanceJam
Wed, 12/05/2007 - 02:14Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
DanceJam
Company Description:
DanceJam offers a dance-oriented, online content (with offline reach) for people interested in watching, dancing, or meeting online. The company provides a vibrant community that inspires active participation amongst its core members through video publishing tools, social features like competitions, and a platform that help users express themselves within the site and across the Web.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
A - F
Detail Description:
DanceJam offers a dance-oriented, online content (with offline reach) for people interested in watching, dancing, or meeting online. The company provides a vibrant community that inspires active participation amongst its core members through video publishing tools, social features like competitions, and a platform that help users express themselves within the site and across the Web.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
company_related+partners:
Mark Menell
Neal Hansch
DataDepth
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:12Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
DataDepth
Company Description:
DataDepth is the developer of iCopyright, the world’s first “intelligent copyright” platform and is the leader in copyright compliance and licensing of digital content. Every month, new publications add the iCopyright icon to their Web pages, allowing Internet users to legally obtain the rights to reprint, reuse or distribute the content, while ensuring that their brand and intellectual property rights are protected. More than six million works of authorship from hundreds of publications, including those of Tribune, Reuters, Primedia, and Hearst, are tagged for instant licensing through Data Depth’s patent-pending technology. 250,000 new pieces of content are tagged with the symbol each month.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
A - F
Detail Description:
DataDepth is the developer of iCopyright, the world’s first “intelligent copyright” platform and is the leader in copyright compliance and licensing of digital content. Every month, new publications add the iCopyright icon to their Web pages, allowing Internet users to legally obtain the rights to reprint, reuse or distribute the content, while ensuring that their brand and intellectual property rights are protected. More than six million works of authorship from hundreds of publications, including those of Tribune, Reuters, Primedia, and Hearst, are tagged for instant licensing through Data Depth’s patent-pending technology. 250,000 new pieces of content are tagged with the symbol each month.
Linked Initiatives:
Business Information Services
company_related+partners:
Michael Song
Dipity
Wed, 12/19/2007 - 01:23Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
Dipity
Company Description:
Founded by early employees of Yahoo, Dipity is a seed stage company that has built a technology platform that enables consumers to aggregate and share Internet-accessed information and digital media using time as the organizing principle.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
A - F
Detail Description:
Founded by early employees of Yahoo, Dipity is a seed stage company that has built a technology platform that enables consumers to aggregate and share Internet-accessed information and digital media using time as the organizing principle.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
company_related+partners:
Michael Kim
Mark Menell
Docstoc
Thu, 05/08/2008 - 21:01Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
Docstoc
Company Description:
Docstoc is the premier online community to find and share professional
documents. Docstoc provides the platform for users and businesses to
upload and share their documents with all the world, and serves as a
vast repository of documents in variety of categories including legal,
business, financial, technology, educational, and creative. All
documents on docstoc can be easily searched, previewed and downloaded
for free.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
A - F
Detail Description:
Docstoc is the premier online community to find and share professional documents. Docstoc provides the platform for users and businesses to upload and share their documents with all the world, and serves as a vast repository of documents in variety of categories including legal, business, financial, technology, educational, and creative. All documents on docstoc can be easily searched, previewed and downloaded for free.
Docstoc also provides technology through various APIs and Widgets to help facilitate the sharing and promotion of documents across the web. The site has popularized the use of embedding documents throughout the blogosphere and mainstream media. You can learn more about embedding documents here: http://blog.docstoc.com/embed-documents-on-docstoc-into-your-blog-or-webiste.html
Docstoc, Inc was founded by Jason Nazar (bio) and Alon Shwartz (bio). The company was selected in September of 2007 to debut its product at the prestigious TechCrunch40 Conference. The product was subsequently launched to the public in November 2007.
Docstoc is a venture backed company (Rustic Canyon) and received funding from the co-founders/investors in MySpace, LowerMyBills, Mp3.com, PriceGrabber and Baidu. Their legal counsel is DLA Piper. The company is located in Beverly Hills, CA.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
company_related+partners:
Nate Redmond
David Travers
EM4
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 13:44Company Image:
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Company Name:
EM4
Company Description:
EM4 Photonics is a worldwide supplier of active optoelectronic manufacturing services. Customers include component suppliers to the cable, defense, industrial, medical devices and telecom markets. EM4's core capabilities include the design, development, full-scale production and reliability testing of integrated active optoelectronic devices and subassemblies. EM4 provides end-to-end design and manufacturing solutions that are designed for high volume production.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
A - F
Detail Description:
EM4 Photonics is a worldwide supplier of active optoelectronic manufacturing services. Customers include component suppliers to the cable, defense, industrial, medical devices and telecom markets. EM4's core capabilities include the design, development, full-scale production and reliability testing of integrated active optoelectronic devices and subassemblies. EM4 provides end-to-end design and manufacturing solutions that are designed for high volume production.
Linked Initiatives:
Wireless and Wireline Broadband
company_related+partners:
Michael Kim
Shoa-Kai Liu
ePartners
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 07:29Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
ePartners
Company Description:
ePartners is the largest global partner for Microsoft Business Solutions in North America with 29 total offices including one in London. The company implements, deploys, develops and manages the leading Microsoft-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP/Accounting), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Professional Services Automation (PSA), Business Analytics, eBusiness Integration and Infrastructure technologies on the market. ePartners has assisted more than 8,800 customers in 50 industries and 45 countries. ePartners celebrated its 11th anniversary in 2003.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
A - F
Detail Description:
ePartners is the largest global partner for Microsoft Business Solutions in North America with 29 total offices including one in London. The company implements, deploys, develops and manages the leading Microsoft-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP/Accounting), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Professional Services Automation (PSA), Business Analytics, eBusiness Integration and Infrastructure technologies on the market. ePartners has assisted more than 8,800 customers in 50 industries and 45 countries. ePartners celebrated its 11th anniversary in 2003.
Linked Initiatives:
Technology-Enabled BPO
company_related+partners:
Jon Staenberg
FieldCentrix
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:56Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
FieldCentrix
Company Description:
FieldCentrix merged with Astea in September of 2005 [NASDAQ: ATEA]. FieldCentrix pioneered mobile field service automation and offers the most advanced service management software for the field service industry. Its award-winning FieldCentrix Enterprise solution streamlines and automates costly and time-consuming service processes and seamlessly links all field service elements, including technicians, customers, parts suppliers, and the office, to provide unparalleled operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction. FieldCentrix targets service organizations that dispatch personnel and parts for equipment installation, repair and maintenance in the building trades, medical equipment, real estate services, telecommunications and high technology sectors.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
A - F
Detail Description:
FieldCentrix merged with Astea in September of 2005 [NASDAQ: ATEA]. FieldCentrix pioneered mobile field service automation and offers the most advanced service management software for the field service industry. Its award-winning FieldCentrix Enterprise solution streamlines and automates costly and time-consuming service processes and seamlessly links all field service elements, including technicians, customers, parts suppliers, and the office, to provide unparalleled operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction. FieldCentrix targets service organizations that dispatch personnel and parts for equipment installation, repair and maintenance in the building trades, medical equipment, real estate services, telecommunications and high technology sectors.
Linked Initiatives:
Business Information Services
company_related+partners:
Renee LaBran
FoodLink
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:57Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
FoodLink
Company Description:
Agribuys merged with Foodconnex Worldwide in 2005 to create FoodLink Online. They provide supply chain management software for produce and other food and perishable products, providing software and other support to integrate the purchasing and logistics function of producers and purchasers. The company is one of several in the field, but is the first to process transactions and the only company covering the full range of products purchased by large food service and grocery companies.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
A - F
Detail Description:
Agribuys merged with Foodconnex Worldwide in 2005 to create FoodLink Online. They provide supply chain management software for produce and other food and perishable products, providing software and other support to integrate the purchasing and logistics function of producers and purchasers. The company is one of several in the field, but is the first to process transactions and the only company covering the full range of products purchased by large food service and grocery companies.
Linked Initiatives:
Business Information Services
company_related+partners:
Tom Unterman
John Babcock
Fulcrum BioEnergy
Wed, 12/05/2007 - 02:11Company Image:
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Company Name:
Fulcrum BioEnergy
Company Description:
Fulcrum BioEnergy is a privately held company focused on developing, owning and operating clean, environmentally responsible facilities for converting municipal solid waste and other waste products to clean renewable transportation fuels.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
A - F
Detail Description:
Fulcrum BioEnergy is a privately held company focused on developing, owning and operating clean, environmentally responsible facilities for converting municipal solid waste and other waste products to clean renewable transportation fuels.
Linked Initiatives:
CleanTech
company_related+partners:
Tom Unterman
Nate Redmond
The Deal LLC
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 02:49Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
The Deal LLC
Company Description:
The Deal is the leading media company charting the deal economy for dealmakers worldwide. The company provides original news reporting, financial data and commentary on a full spectrum of global transactions and the personalities and politics of dealmakers behind the deals. Through The Daily Deal and TheDeal.com, as well as e-newsletters, newsletters and special reports, The Deal, LLC addresses the information needs of the deal community composed of corporate executives, entrepreneurs, institutional investors, financial intermediaries and advisers.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
A - F
Detail Description:
The Deal is the leading media company charting the deal economy for dealmakers worldwide. The company provides original news reporting, financial data and commentary on a full spectrum of global transactions and the personalities and politics of dealmakers behind the deals. Through The Daily Deal and TheDeal.com, as well as e-newsletters, newsletters and special reports, The Deal, LLC addresses the information needs of the deal community composed of corporate executives, entrepreneurs, institutional investors, financial intermediaries and advisers.
Linked Initiatives:
Business Information Services
company_related+partners:
Tom Unterman
G to N
Glass Lewis and Co.
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 02:46Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
Glass Lewis and Co.
Company Description:
Founded in 2003, Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC is a leading research and professional services firm that assists institutions globally that have investment, financial or reputational exposure to public companies. The firm provides research and analysis on more than 13,000 public companies based in 65 countries around the world. Glass Lewis was founded by Wall Street professionals to assist institutional investors and other institutional participants in the capital markets. The firm was capitalized by its founders and a group of research analysts, accountants, publishers and bankers. The firm employs more than 70 people in six offices, including its headquarters in San Francisco. Glass Lewis serves several hundred institutional clients on three continents. The Company was acquired by Xinhau Finance, TSE: 9399, in 2007.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
G - N
Detail Description:
Founded in 2003, Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC is a leading research and professional services firm that assists institutions globally that have investment, financial or reputational exposure to public companies. The firm provides research and analysis on more than 13,000 public companies based in 65 countries around the world. Glass Lewis was founded by Wall Street professionals to assist institutional investors and other institutional participants in the capital markets. The firm was capitalized by its founders and a group of research analysts, accountants, publishers and bankers. The firm employs more than 70 people in six offices, including its headquarters in San Francisco. Glass Lewis serves several hundred institutional clients on three continents. The Company was acquired by Xinhau Finance, TSE: 9399, in 2007.
Linked Initiatives:
Business Information Services
company_related+partners:
Tom Unterman
Mark Menell
Gluecode Software
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:23Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
Gluecode Software
Company Description:
Gluecode was acquired by IBM in May of 2005 [NASDAQ: IBM]. Gluecode Software is an open source application infrastructure company. Gluecode’s products in business process management, security management, and enterprise portal enable a new breed of dynamic business applications that are open and responsive to change. Built on trusted open source components from the Apache Software Foundation, Gluecode products are delivered through a managed open source model that provides enterprise readiness through source code access, source-level technical support, and service-level agreements. Our customers benefit from the flexibility and control of open source while mitigating deployment risk.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
G - N
Detail Description:
Gluecode was acquired by IBM in May of 2005 [NASDAQ: IBM]. Gluecode Software is an open source application infrastructure company. Gluecode’s products in business process management, security management, and enterprise portal enable a new breed of dynamic business applications that are open and responsive to change. Built on trusted open source components from the Apache Software Foundation, Gluecode products are delivered through a managed open source model that provides enterprise readiness through source code access, source-level technical support, and service-level agreements. Our customers benefit from the flexibility and control of open source while mitigating deployment risk.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
company_related+partners:
Renee LaBran
Nate Redmond
GSI Commerce
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:18Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
GSI Commerce
Company Description:
GSI Commerce (NASDAQ: GSIC) is a leading outsource solution provider for e-commerce. The company develops and operates online retailing and direct response marketing businesses for retailers, branded manufacturers, media companies, and professional sports organizations. The GSI Commerce platform includes website design and development, e-commerce technology, customer service, fulfillment, buying and merchandising, content development and management, online and database marketing, and product development.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
G - N
Detail Description:
GSI Commerce (NASDAQ: GSIC) is a leading outsource solution provider for e-commerce. The company develops and operates online retailing and direct response marketing businesses for retailers, branded manufacturers, media companies, and professional sports organizations. The GSI Commerce platform includes website design and development, e-commerce technology, customer service, fulfillment, buying and merchandising, content development and management, online and database marketing, and product development.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
company_related+partners:
Mark Menell
Hidden City Games
Wed, 12/05/2007 - 02:09Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
Hidden City Games
Company Description:
Hidden City Games focuses on innovative online casual, role playing and children’s games. The company is best known as the exclusive licensor of Bella Sara, the most successful trading card product ever developed for girls. Bella Sara combines inspirational horse-themed collectible trading cards with a magical online experience in a safe, fun-filled virtual world for kids at www.bellasara.com.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
G - N
Detail Description:
Hidden City Games focuses on innovative online casual, role playing and children’s games. The company is best known as the exclusive licensor of Bella Sara, the most successful trading card product ever developed for girls. Bella Sara combines inspirational horse-themed collectible trading cards with a magical online experience in a safe, fun-filled virtual world for kids at www.bellasara.com.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
company_related+partners:
Michael Song
HomeGain
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:19Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
HomeGain
Company Description:
HomeGain is the first home seller website specifically created to help homeowners select the real estate agent that’s right for them. HomeGain allows homebuyers and sellers to choose a qualified, professional real estate agent online by instantly comparing and contrasting qualifications and proposals from a number of local agents — anonymously — before selecting the agent they prefer. Agents who are selected pay HomeGain 25% of their commission.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
G - N
Detail Description:
HomeGain is the first home seller website specifically created to help homeowners select the real estate agent that’s right for them. HomeGain allows homebuyers and sellers to choose a qualified, professional real estate agent online by instantly comparing and contrasting qualifications and proposals from a number of local agents — anonymously — before selecting the agent they prefer. Agents who are selected pay HomeGain 25% of their commission.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
company_related+partners:
John Babcock
HyperQuality
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 07:32Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
HyperQuality
Company Description:
HyperQuality is an independent auditor of phone calls, email, and chat communications between the contact center professionals who represent a company and that company's customers and prospective customers. Whether agents are in-house or out-sourced, domestic or off-shore, or any combination thereof, HyperQuality is structured to cost-effectively evaluate every person who represents a company and then report the results of those evaluations to managers, supervisors and the agents themselves on a daily basis. HyperQuality believes the performance of a company's contact center agents in meeting or surpassing customer expectations is critical in determining whether that company fails or succeeds and thrives. By delivering daily reports with actionable recommendations, HyperQuality helps contact center professionals become better at their jobs every day.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
G - N
Detail Description:
HyperQuality is an independent auditor of phone calls, email, and chat communications between the contact center professionals who represent a company and that company's customers and prospective customers. Whether agents are in-house or out-sourced, domestic or off-shore, or any combination thereof, HyperQuality is structured to cost-effectively evaluate every person who represents a company and then report the results of those evaluations to managers, supervisors and the agents themselves on a daily basis. HyperQuality believes the performance of a company's contact center agents in meeting or surpassing customer expectations is critical in determining whether that company fails or succeeds and thrives. By delivering daily reports with actionable recommendations, HyperQuality helps contact center professionals become better at their jobs every day.
Linked Initiatives:
Technology-Enabled BPO
company_related+partners:
Jon Staenberg
Michael Song
IdeaForest
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:20Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
IdeaForest
Company Description:
IdeaForest, founded in 1999, is the leading provider of e-commerce and direct marketing solutions to retailers, distributors and manufacturers in the $11B home craft market. The company’s flagship partner, JoAnn Stores, is the nation’s leading fabric and crafts retailer, with more than 900 stores in 49 states. www.joann.com, owned and operated by IdeaForest, reaches millions of creative enthusiasts every month with the latest project ideas, advice and supplies.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
G - N
Detail Description:
IdeaForest, founded in 1999, is the leading provider of e-commerce and direct marketing solutions to retailers, distributors and manufacturers in the $11B home craft market. The company’s flagship partner, JoAnn Stores, is the nation’s leading fabric and crafts retailer, with more than 900 stores in 49 states. www.joann.com, owned and operated by IdeaForest, reaches millions of creative enthusiasts every month with the latest project ideas, advice and supplies.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
company_related+partners:
Renee LaBran
InSync
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 22:59Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
InSync
Company Description:
Founded in 2003 and based in Sunnyvale, California, InSync Software is a leading provider of Auto-ID and sensor based software solutions that provide real-time visibility and automation of physical, workflow processes associated with inventory and asset movement through the supply chain. Whereas traditional enterprise applications have been focused on addressing needs arising within the four walls of the enterprise, InSync's Edgeware™ solutions solve the problems of exchanging, managing, tracking and providing real-time visibility of globally distributed assets and business information.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
G - N
Detail Description:
Founded in 2003 and based in Sunnyvale, California, InSync Software is a leading provider of Auto-ID and sensor based software solutions that provide real-time visibility and automation of physical, workflow processes associated with inventory and asset movement through the supply chain. Whereas traditional enterprise applications have been focused on addressing needs arising within the four walls of the enterprise, InSync's Edgeware™ solutions solve the problems of exchanging, managing, tracking and providing real-time visibility of globally distributed assets and business information.
Linked Initiatives:
Wireless and Wireline Broadband
company_related+partners:
Michael Kim
Neal Hansch
InternetBrands
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:14Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
InternetBrands
Company Description:
CarsDirect is the leading multi-brand online car buying service, providing new and used automobiles and related products and services, such as loan and lease financing and in-demand aftermarket products including extended warranties. CarsDirect is the first online automotive marketplace to offer visitors the choice of three distinctive car buying options: buying a new car online through the company's award-winning direct channel; being matched with a top-quality new car dealer of their choice via the CarsDirect Connect channel; or locating and purchasing a used vehicle through the CarsDirect Used channel.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
G - N
Detail Description:
CarsDirect is the leading multi-brand online car buying service, providing new and used automobiles and related products and services, such as loan and lease financing and in-demand aftermarket products including extended warranties. CarsDirect is the first online automotive marketplace to offer visitors the choice of three distinctive car buying options: buying a new car online through the company's award-winning direct channel; being matched with a top-quality new car dealer of their choice via the CarsDirect Connect channel; or locating and purchasing a used vehicle through the CarsDirect Used channel.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
company_related+partners:
Renee LaBran
Intersperse
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:42Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
Intersperse
Company Description:
The Intersperse Manager® product offers key management solutions that provide vendor-independent visibility into software components across all application, integration and process servers that support Java Management Extensions (JMX). Intersperse Manager v2.0 can also be extended to integrate and manage homegrown, legacy and
packaged applications. Working from a single framework that manages operational and business metrics, IT teams gain predictive capabilities that reduce operational risk and maximize system availability and performance. Intersperse was acquired by Tidal Software in July 2006.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
G - N
Detail Description:
The Intersperse Manager® product offers key management solutions that provide vendor-independent visibility into software components across all application, integration and process servers that support Java Management Extensions (JMX). Intersperse Manager v2.0 can also be extended to integrate and manage homegrown, legacy and
packaged applications. Working from a single framework that manages operational and business metrics, IT teams gain predictive capabilities that reduce operational risk and maximize system availability and performance. Intersperse was acquired by Tidal Software in July 2006.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
company_related+partners:
Renee LaBran
Intrepid Learning Solutions
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 07:34Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
Intrepid Learning Solutions
Company Description:
Intrepid manages training for its enterprise clients, including global leaders such as The Boeing Company, delivering lower-cost, higher impact learning for employees and customers. Intrepid’s focused management, best practices, e-learning innovations and economies of scale significantly improve the quality and effectiveness of training while reducing costs.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
G - N
Detail Description:
Intrepid manages training for its enterprise clients, including global leaders such as The Boeing Company, delivering lower-cost, higher impact learning for employees and customers. Intrepid’s focused management, best practices, e-learning innovations and economies of scale significantly improve the quality and effectiveness of training while reducing costs.
Linked Initiatives:
Technology-Enabled BPO
company_related+partners:
Jon Staenberg
Michael Song
Krugle
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 00:00Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
Krugle
Company Description:
Krugle helps you find the code you need and the related technical and licensing information to evaluate and use that code. And once you’ve found what you need, Krugle lets you save it and share it.
The process of searching, evaluating and communicating are dramatically faster with Krugle. Krugle was designed by programmers, for programmers. As a result, it is much more than just a search engine for code. It’s a powerful tool designed to provide the critical information software developers need. Krugle's ability to find rich search on technical issues is perfect for any level within IT, from programmer to CIO.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
G - N
Detail Description:
Krugle helps you find the code you need and the related technical and licensing information to evaluate and use that code. And once you’ve found what you need, Krugle lets you save it and share it.
The process of searching, evaluating and communicating are dramatically faster with Krugle. Krugle was designed by programmers, for programmers. As a result, it is much more than just a search engine for code. It’s a powerful tool designed to provide the critical information software developers need. Krugle's ability to find rich search on technical issues is perfect for any level within IT, from programmer to CIO.
Linked Initiatives:
Business Information Services
company_related+partners:
Mark Menell
Neal Hansch
Leads360
Wed, 12/05/2007 - 02:13Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
Leads360
Company Description:
Leads360 provides lead management software to mortgage, insurance and secondary education companies. Leads360 is managed by a team of technology professionals with 50 years collective experience in software development, sales and operations management.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
G - N
Detail Description:
Leads360 provides lead management software to mortgage, insurance and secondary education companies. Leads360 is managed by a team of technology professionals with 50 years collective experience in software development, sales and operations management.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
company_related+partners:
John Babcock
David Travers
LimeLife
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:35Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
LimeLife
Company Description:
LimeLife develops and publishes mobile phone games and lifestyle applications that make women's and girls' lives easier and more fun. Comprised of veterans from the entertainment software and online communities industries, we have decades of combined experience in creating and selling hit entertainment software experiences to consumers. Millions of women want cell phone lifestyle applications and games that address their interests in food, entertainment, fitness, home, fashion, and family. They're looking for apps that combine fun and useful features, lively art, and the wit and personality of their best girlfriends. LimeLife is focused on providing these mobile experiences to women to make their lives more enjoyable and manageable.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
G - N
Detail Description:
LimeLife develops and publishes mobile phone games and lifestyle applications that make women's and girls' lives easier and more fun. Comprised of veterans from the entertainment software and online communities industries, we have decades of combined experience in creating and selling hit entertainment software experiences to consumers. Millions of women want cell phone lifestyle applications and games that address their interests in food, entertainment, fitness, home, fashion, and family. They're looking for apps that combine fun and useful features, lively art, and the wit and personality of their best girlfriends. LimeLife is focused on providing these mobile experiences to women to make their lives more enjoyable and manageable.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
company_related+partners:
Mark Menell
Jon Staenberg
LoopNet
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 00:02Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
LoopNet
Company Description:
LoopNet (NASDAQ: LOOP) is a leading information services provider that offers a suite of products and services tailored to the national and local needs of the commercial real estate industry. LoopNet operates the largest and most heavily trafficked commercial real estate listing service online with more than 2.5 million registered members and 915,000 unique visitors monthly. The LoopNet online marketplace contains more than $425 billion of property available for sale and 3.7 billion square feet of property available for lease. LoopNet covers all commercial real estate property categories including commercial land, office space, industrial, multifamily (apartments) and retail. LoopNet attracts the largest community of commercial real estate professionals including brokers, investors, tenants, property managers, landlords, and appraisers. LoopNet's market-leading LoopLink product powers the web sites of more than 1,000 commercial real estate organizations and seamlessly integrates their web sites with LoopNet's listing service at www.LoopNet.com.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
G - N
Detail Description:
LoopNet (NASDAQ: LOOP) is a leading information services provider that offers a suite of products and services tailored to the national and local needs of the commercial real estate industry. LoopNet operates the largest and most heavily trafficked commercial real estate listing service online with more than 2.5 million registered members and 915,000 unique visitors monthly. The LoopNet online marketplace contains more than $425 billion of property available for sale and 3.7 billion square feet of property available for lease. LoopNet covers all commercial real estate property categories including commercial land, office space, industrial, multifamily (apartments) and retail. LoopNet attracts the largest community of commercial real estate professionals including brokers, investors, tenants, property managers, landlords, and appraisers. LoopNet's market-leading LoopLink product powers the web sites of more than 1,000 commercial real estate organizations and seamlessly integrates their web sites with LoopNet's listing service at www.LoopNet.com.
Linked Initiatives:
Business Information Services
company_related+partners:
Tom Unterman
MediaSpan
Wed, 12/19/2007 - 00:40Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
MediaSpan
Company Description:
Serving over 4,000 customers, MediaSpan is a diversified media technology company delivering solutions that bridge offline and online business functions for traditional media companies. For print publishers, MediaSpan provides back-office, pre-press infrastructure tools combined with new media technologies for online revenue opportunities. For broadcast radio groups, MediaSpan provides a comprehensive suite of software solutions designed to integrate on-air with online programs that lead to growth in traditional and non-traditional revenues for clients.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
G - N
Detail Description:
Serving over 4,000 customers, MediaSpan is a diversified media technology company delivering solutions that bridge offline and online business functions for traditional media companies. For print publishers, MediaSpan provides back-office, pre-press infrastructure tools combined with new media technologies for online revenue opportunities. For broadcast radio groups, MediaSpan provides a comprehensive suite of software solutions designed to integrate on-air with online programs that lead to growth in traditional and non-traditional revenues for clients.
Linked Initiatives:
Technology-Enabled BPO
company_related+partners:
Tom Unterman
Michael Song
MerchantCircle
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:37Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
MerchantCircle
Company Description:
MerchantCircle provides local businesspeople with tools and expertise needed to leverage the local Internet easily, effectively and affordably to promote their businesses, express themselves online and connect and communicate with their local community.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
G - N
Detail Description:
MerchantCircle provides local businesspeople with tools and expertise needed to leverage the local Internet easily, effectively and affordably to promote their businesses, express themselves online and connect and communicate with their local community.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
company_related+partners:
Mark Menell
Mobileplay
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:02Company Image:
Company:
Company Name:
Mobileplay
Company Description:
Founded in 2004, Mobileplay is an innovative technology solution for managing advertising-supported content delivery to smart mobile devices, including PDAs, smartphones and smart email devices. In addition to offering a solution for promoting, delivering and selling a variety of mobile content and services, our solution provides complete tracking and reporting for web-based content, applications and advertising delivered to our customers.