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Initiatives
We have a disciplined, thematic approach to sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities and focus on areas where we can leverage our domain expertise and networks of relationships. Each quarter, we meet for our quarterly investment review where the Partners share their outlook, ideas and conclusions on areas of investment interest. These quarterly Investment Reviews help Rustic Canyon focus on sectors for our pipeline of potential investments and provide an institutionalized process for us to refine and revise our areas of focus. At our Investment Reviews, we often bring in outside industry and technology experts as well as seasoned operating executives to supplement our discussions. Our present focus is on the following five areas: digital media, clean technology, technology-enabled process out-sourcing, business and information services, and wireless and wireline broadband.
CleanTech
Thu, 10/25/2007 - 17:19Initiative Name:
CleanTech
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Short Description:
Rustic Canyon Partners invests in and supports promising cleantech entrepreneurs. We believe that answering the world's demands for clean, efficient products and power is both an important challenge and an enormous opportunity. We look for emerging businesses that bring breakthrough technological innovations to these opportunities. Through our unique partnership with US Renewables Group, Rustic Canyon has a broad presence in emerging companies related to clean technology, and can bridge the traditional gap between venture capital and project finance. US Renewables Group invests primarily in Renewable Power Projects (Biomass, Geothermal, Landfill Methane, and select Solar projects), as well as Clean Fuels Projects (Ethanol and Biodiesel). Their primary focus is on the acquisition of operating assets, and on a selective basis, investment in development projects or expansion opportunities at existing renewable energy facilities.
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Rustic Canyon Partners invests in and supports promising cleantech entrepreneurs. We believe that answering the world's demands for clean, efficient products and power is both an important challenge and an enormous opportunity. We look for emerging businesses that bring breakthrough technological innovations to these opportunities. Through our unique partnership with US Renewables Group, Rustic Canyon has a broad presence in emerging companies related to clean technology, and can bridge the traditional gap between venture capital and project finance. US Renewables Group invests primarily in Renewable Power Projects (Biomass, Geothermal, Landfill Methane, and select Solar projects), as well as Clean Fuels Projects (Ethanol and Biodiesel). Their primary focus is on the acquisition of operating assets, and on a selective basis, investment in development projects or expansion opportunities at existing renewable energy facilities.
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US Renewables Group
Tue, 12/18/2007 - 23:14Company Image:
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Company Name:
US Renewables Group
Company Description:
US Renewables Group invests primarily in Biomass, Geothermal, Landfill Methane, and select Solar projects, as well as Ethanol and Biodiesel projects. US Renewables Group’s primary focus is on the acquisition of operating assets, and on a selective basis, investment in development projects or expansion opportunities at existing renewable energy facilities.
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Start Letter of Company Under:
U - Z
Detail Description:
US Renewables Group acquires assets.
US Renewables Group's mission is to develop, acquire and manage the largest and most profitable renewable power and biofuels fleet of assets.
US Renewables Group invests primarily in Biomass, Geothermal, Landfill Methane, and select Solar projects, as well as Ethanol and Biodiesel projects. US Renewables Group’s primary focus is on the acquisition of operating assets, and on a selective basis, investment in development projects or expansion opportunities at existing renewable energy facilities.
US Renewables Group works with quality owner-operators and developers.
US Renewables Group provides the equity capital, market knowledge and financial expertise necessary to assist top developers to succeed in building the next generation of renewable power and biofuels plants to meet the fast growing demand for renewable energy. We can provide structures to allow attractive exit opportunities for seasoned entrepreneurs and industry partners.
US Renewables Group experience.
US Renewables Group has a focused senior management team with decades of experience in energy finance, acquisition, development and operation, energy market regulation, and energy technology commercialization.
Linked Initiatives:
CleanTech
Cyrano Sciences
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 07:44Company Image:
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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.
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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
Fulcrum BioEnergy
Wed, 12/05/2007 - 02:11Company Image:
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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.
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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
Serious Materials
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 07:40Company Image:
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Serious Materials
Company Description:
Serious Materials develops and manufactures advanced eco-friendly materials for sustainable building construction. Our EcoRock® wallboard products (2008) are green replacements for standard drywall that could reduce total industrial emissions in the U.S. by 1%, and represent a $20 billion market opportunity worldwide. EcoRock uses 90% less energy in its production than gypsum drywall, and can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 billion pounds per year. Our ThermaProof super-insulating windows (2008) reduce U.S. energy use and carbon emissions by 5%, and likewise represent a $50 billion opportunity worldwide.
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Start Letter of Company Under:
O - T
Detail Description:
Serious Materials develops and manufactures advanced eco-friendly materials for sustainable building construction. Our EcoRock® wallboard products (2008) are green replacements for standard drywall that could reduce total industrial emissions in the U.S. by 1%, and represent a $20 billion market opportunity worldwide. EcoRock uses 90% less energy in its production than gypsum drywall, and can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 billion pounds per year. Our ThermaProof super-insulating windows (2008) reduce U.S. energy use and carbon emissions by 5%, and likewise represent a $50 billion opportunity worldwide.
The company has grown rapidly, starting with our 25 Quiet®-brand soundproofing products, including the market-leading QuietRock® soundproof drywall. These provide easy, reliable, cost-effective noise reduction for both commercial and residential construction. A million QuietRock panels have been installed in over 30,000 projects to date. We currently operate two manufacturing plants in California and are planning a third in the Northeast. The company has filed over 24 patents.
Linked Initiatives:
CleanTech
Transonic Combustion
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 07:42Company Image:
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Company Name:
Transonic Combustion
Company Description:
Transonic Combustion, Inc. is a research & development phase company focused on developing a suite of technologies which is projected to enable conventional automotive engines to run at ultra-high efficiency on gasoline and on bio-renewable flex fuels. The Company was founded by an inventor/entrepreneur with patents in fuel cells, batteries, electronics and computer/communications architecture. The startup management team has a track record of establishing strategic partnerships with automotive, computer and wireless communications companies. The Company is financially backed by some of America's leading venture capital firms including Khosla Ventures, Rustic Canyon Partners and Venrock.
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Start Letter of Company Under:
O - T
Detail Description:
Transonic Combustion, Inc. is a research & development phase company focused on developing a suite of technologies which is projected to enable conventional automotive engines to run at ultra-high efficiency on gasoline and on bio-renewable flex fuels. The Company was founded by an inventor/entrepreneur with patents in fuel cells, batteries, electronics and computer/communications architecture. The startup management team has a track record of establishing strategic partnerships with automotive, computer and wireless communications companies. The Company is financially backed by some of America's leading venture capital firms including Khosla Ventures, Rustic Canyon Partners and Venrock.
Linked Initiatives:
CleanTech
Initiative Detail Bottom:
Current theses include:
- Energy and Power: generation from renewable resources, distributed generation, power management, and transportation systems.
- Building materials: construction goods and processes that are enabled by technological innovation.
- Water: Systems for water purification, monitoring, and management.
Linked Companies:
VSK Photonics
NanoNexus
EM4
MediaSpan
Technology-Enabled BPO
Thu, 10/25/2007 - 17:23Initiative Name:
Technology-Enabled BPO
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Short Description:
Enterprises as currently structured were built for the industrial economy, not the knowledge economy. Companies need to account for the change in the declining value of inputs, including labor. The “death of distance” has enabled operations in overseas environments such as India and China to seamlessly service international customers. Globalization is not new to companies, but its new driver is technology. Technology-enabled business processes provide companies with greater ability to differentiate ones product in a global economy.
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Enterprises as currently structured were built for the industrial economy, not the knowledge economy. Companies need to account for the change in the declining value of inputs, including labor. The “death of distance” has enabled operations in overseas environments such as India and China to seamlessly service international customers. Globalization is not new to companies, but its new driver is technology. Technology-enabled business processes provide companies with greater ability to differentiate ones product in a global economy.
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ePartners
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 07:29Company Image:
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ePartners
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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.
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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
HyperQuality
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 07:32Company Image:
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HyperQuality
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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.
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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
Intrepid Learning Solutions
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 07:34Company Image:
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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
MediaSpan
Wed, 12/19/2007 - 00:40Company Image:
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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
PC On Call
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 07:36Company Image:
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PC On Call
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PC On Call (PCOC) provides on-site computer service for home PCs and small to medium-size businesses. Its on-call expert technicians hold professional IT credentials and undergo ongoing training from PCOC. Equipped with state-of-the-art mobile ServiCentre vehicles, PCOC technicians provide affordable repairs, service, new PCs and networks, and complete IT services on site, eliminating the customers’ need to unplug and lug their computer to a manufacturer or retailer.
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Start Letter of Company Under:
O - T
Detail Description:
PC On Call (PCOC) provides on-site computer service for home PCs and small to medium-size businesses. Its on-call expert technicians hold professional IT credentials and undergo ongoing training from PCOC. Equipped with state-of-the-art mobile ServiCentre vehicles, PCOC technicians provide affordable repairs, service, new PCs and networks, and complete IT services on site, eliminating the customers’ need to unplug and lug their computer to a manufacturer or retailer.
Linked Initiatives:
Technology-Enabled BPO
Pemco Aviation Group
Wed, 12/19/2007 - 00:11Company Image:
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Company Name:
Pemco Aviation Group
Company Description:
Pemco Aviation Group (NASDAQ: PAGI) is a diversified aviation and aerospace company. It performs maintenance and modification of aircraft for the U.S. Government and foreign and domestic commercial customers. The company also provides aircraft parts, support, engineering services and full service overhaul and repair for a wide range of aircraft. The group also develops and manufactures aircraft cargo systems, rocket vehicles and control systems, and precision springs and components.
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Start Letter of Company Under:
O - T
Detail Description:
Pemco Aviation Group (NASDAQ: PAGI) is a diversified aviation and aerospace company. It performs maintenance and modification of aircraft for the U.S. Government and foreign and domestic commercial customers. The company also provides aircraft parts, support, engineering services and full service overhaul and repair for a wide range of aircraft. The group also develops and manufactures aircraft cargo systems, rocket vehicles and control systems, and precision springs and components.
Linked Initiatives:
Technology-Enabled BPO
PeopleSupport
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 07:37Company Image:
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PeopleSupport
Company Description:
PeopleSupport (NASDAQ: PSPT) is a pioneer in offshore business process outsourcing (BPO). Through its offshore operations, PeopleSupport provides high-quality, cost-effective inbound customer management, accounts receivable management and back office processing services. PeopleSupport’s specialized solutions include customer care, inbound sales, technical support, direct response sales and debt collection services. From its global contact centers in the Philippines, PeopleSupport provides seamless, multi-channel customer contact via voice, email, live chat, web collaboration and internet self-help applications.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
O - T
Detail Description:
PeopleSupport is a pioneer in offshore business process outsourcing (BPO). Through its offshore operations, PeopleSupport provides high-quality, cost-effective inbound customer management, accounts receivable management and back office processing services. PeopleSupport’s specialized solutions include customer care, inbound sales, technical support, direct response sales and debt collection services. From its global contact centers in the Philippines, PeopleSupport provides seamless, multi-channel customer contact via voice, email, live chat, web collaboration and internet self-help applications.
Linked Initiatives:
Technology-Enabled BPO
Initiative Detail Bottom:
Our theses include:
- Leveraged services: Coupling technological innovations with falling input costs including labor.
- Process automation: Simplify common business and consumer processes with hosted software (software-as-a-service or SaaS).
Linked Companies:
Serious Materials
Transonic Combustion
Cyrano Sciences
Auxora
SiliconSystems
Internet and Digital Media
Thu, 10/25/2007 - 17:24Initiative Name:
Internet and Digital Media
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Rustic Canyon Partners has a long history in online and offline media, as entrepreneurs, executives, advisors, and investors. Our collective experience provides the firm a unique perspective and access to industry leaders. This network of relationships among the leading content and service providers enable our portfolio companies to accelerate growth and define market position.
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Rustic Canyon Partners has a long history in online and offline media, as entrepreneurs, executives, advisors, and investors. Our collective experience provides the firm a unique perspective and access to industry leaders. This network of relationships among the leading content and service providers enable our portfolio companies to accelerate growth and define market position.
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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
DanceJam
Wed, 12/05/2007 - 02:14Company Image:
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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
Dipity
Wed, 12/19/2007 - 01:23Company Image:
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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
Docstoc
Thu, 05/08/2008 - 21:01Company Image:
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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
Gluecode Software
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:23Company Image:
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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
GSI Commerce
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:18Company Image:
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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
Hidden City Games
Wed, 12/05/2007 - 02:09Company Image:
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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
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
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
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
Intersperse
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:42Company Image:
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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
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
LimeLife
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:35Company Image:
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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.
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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
MerchantCircle
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:37Company Image:
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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
PlayFirst
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:38Company Image:
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Company Name:
PlayFirst
Company Description:
PlayFirst is the leading publisher of highly-original games made for casual gamers wherever they play. Committed to fostering creativity, PlayFirst works with talented internal and external developers to bring innovative games to multiple platforms, including PC, Mac, and mobile devices. PlayFirst's portfolio of games includes the record-breaking hit Diner Dash which has more than 100 million plays worldwide. PlayFirst was founded in 2004 by veterans of Internet portals, traditional games publishers, entertainment software, and technology firms.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
O - T
Detail Description:
PlayFirst is the leading publisher of highly-original games made for casual gamers wherever they play. Committed to fostering creativity, PlayFirst works with talented internal and external developers to bring innovative games to multiple platforms, including PC, Mac, and mobile devices. PlayFirst's portfolio of games includes the record-breaking hit Diner Dash which has more than 100 million plays worldwide. PlayFirst was founded in 2004 by veterans of Internet portals, traditional games publishers, entertainment software, and technology firms.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
Sandpiper Networks
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 23:04Company Image:
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Company Name:
Sandpiper Networks
Company Description:
Sandpiper was acquired by Digital Island in January 2000 which was subsequently acquired by Cable & Wireless in May 2001. Sandpiper Networks provided integrated content delivery, hosting, and network services which helped publishers deliver content via the Internet. In the U.S., Cable & Wireless is one of the leading providers of complex hosting and IP solutions for global enterprises, counting 40% of the Fortune 100 among its customers.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
O - T
Detail Description:
Sandpiper was acquired by Digital Island in January 2000 which was subsequently acquired by Cable & Wireless in May 2001. Sandpiper Networks provided integrated content delivery, hosting, and network services which helped publishers deliver content via the Internet. In the U.S., Cable & Wireless is one of the leading providers of complex hosting and IP solutions for global enterprises, counting 40% of the Fortune 100 among its customers.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
Trion World Networks
Tue, 12/04/2007 - 18:55Company Image:
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Company Name:
Trion World Networks
Company Description:
Trion World Network, Inc. is the publisher and developer of original entertainment and games for the broadband era. Trion provides groundbreaking new capabilities and content to revolutionize global entertainment by combining the best elements of online, gaming, and traditional media.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
O - T
Detail Description:
Trion World Network, Inc. is the publisher and developer of original entertainment and games for the broadband era. Trion provides groundbreaking new capabilities and content to revolutionize global entertainment by combining the best elements of online, gaming, and traditional media.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
Twofish
Wed, 12/05/2007 - 02:08Company Image:
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Company Name:
Twofish
Company Description:
Twofish™ is revolutionizing the games industry with Twofish Elements™, the first plug'n'play Economic Engine that seamlessly integrates into any online experience. Elements offers: banking-grade account management; multicurrency exchange and administration; item-based Asset Lifecycle Management; flexible offers/listing service; and advanced analytics and reporting.
Case STudy:
Start Letter of Company Under:
O - T
Detail Description:
Twofish™ is revolutionizing the games industry with Twofish Elements™, the first plug'n'play Economic Engine that seamlessly integrates into any online experience. Elements offers: banking-grade account management; multicurrency exchange and administration; item-based Asset Lifecycle Management; flexible offers/listing service; and advanced analytics and reporting.
Linked Initiatives:
Internet and Digital Media
Initiative Detail Bottom:
Current theses include:
- Online Gaming: New business models for the development and monetization of interactive entertainment.
- Vertical Media: Premier online properties targeting consumer interest groups with high levels of engagement.
- Advertising: New inventory (platforms, content, networks) and infrastructure for improved measurement and monetization.
Linked Companies:
DataDepth
InternetBrands
GSI Commerce
HomeGain
IdeaForest
Gluecode Software
LimeLife
PlayFirst
Intersperse
PLX Systems
RiverOne
FieldCentrix
DanceJam
US Renewables Group
Pemco Aviation Group
Dipity
Docstoc
Wireless and Wireline Broadband
Thu, 10/25/2007 - 17:24Initiative Name:
Wireless and Wireline Broadband
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Short Description:
Communication applications and infrastructure with advanced networking technology enablers are integral and complementary to our approach to Internet/media, New data rich applications (e.g. video) continue to create a need for innovative communication platforms.
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Communication applications and infrastructure with advanced networking technology enablers are integral and complementary to our approach to Internet/media, New data rich applications (e.g. video) continue to create a need for innovative communication platforms. We focus on companies that enable consumers and enterprises to access value-added content and data across wireless and wireline networks. Our Senior Advisor, Dr. Shoa-Kai Liu, brings to Rustic Canyon a deep and unique experience base developed over 25 years in the communications industry, including leading the Advance Technology Lab at MCI.
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Amber Networks
Wed, 11/28/2007 - 22:14Company Image:
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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
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