Investors
Austin Ventures has been working with talented entrepreneurs to build
valuable companies since 1979. With $2.4 billion under management, AV
is the most active venture capital firm in Texas, and one of the most
established in the nation. With a focus on enterprise software, computer
and communications hardware, and business services, Austin Ventures invests
at all stages of company development, from $100,000 "planned
experiments" to $50+ million investments in management buyouts.
CMEA Capital provides capital and counseling to entrepreneurs and investors in
the life sciences, information technology, and energy & material sectors.
Through its combination of solid scientific credentials and seasoned management
expertise, CMEA identifies, funds, and manages new businesses based on the emerging,
interdisciplinary science required to meet the challenges and opportunities of a
rapidly changing global economy.
Founded in 2000 and based in Menlo Park, CA, Formative Ventures (FV)
is a leading early-stage venture capital firm that invests in the
industry’s next-generation emerging technologies leaders in areas
such as communications, wireless, and next-generation Internet solutions.
The founders of FV believe that in today's tough environment, technology
start-ups are looking for investors with "real-world" start-up
experience,
and in very specific areas such as sales and marketing processes, scaling
an organization for revenue, or launching a product line. That’s why
they each have more than 20 years of "in the trenches" operational
experience to complement their investment track records.
Formed in 2000, KT Venture Group, LLC, the investment partner of KLA-Tencor
Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) and is chartered with exploring and investing in
early-stage, start-up companies in the electronics industry. KT Venture Group
targets industries that complement KLA-Tencor’s line of products and
services, including the semiconductor, reticle, wafer manufacturing, data
storage and electronic design automation (EDA) markets. In addition, the
KT Venture Group seeks to pursue other emerging electronics markets in which
KLA-Tencor’s technology and expertise can provide unique value.
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