Investors

Founded in 1984, Sigma Partners is a leading early-stage venture capital firm. The Sigma team uses their deep operational experience to provide entrepreneurs with practical strategic counsel through every phase of company growth. With over $1.5 billion under management and bicoastal offices, Sigma invests in innovative technology startups across the United States. Some of the market leading companies Sigma has invested in include Atria, Cascade, Clarify, Internet Security Systems, KLA-Tencor, Octel, VeriFone, Vermeer, and Vignette.

For more information, please visit www.sigmapartners.com.

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., General Catalyst Partners is the private equity partner for entrepreneurs, early-stage companies and transformational companies building innovative software and technology platforms for the next generation of technology leadership. General Catalyst's managing directors Joel Cutler, David Fialkow, David Orfao and John Simon are accomplished entrepreneurs with operational expertise and a “hands-on” approach to building successful companies.

For more information, please visit www.generalcatalyst.com.

GrandBanks Capital invests in early stage companies located primarily in the eastern part of the United States and Canada. With headquarters outside of Boston, the firm was established in partnership with SOFTBANK Corp. and has proven investment expertise in information technology, software, Internet and communications, media and financial services, and wireless technologies. The GrandBanks Capital portfolio currently includes: Colubris Networks, Coradiant, Ember Corporation, Enpocket, First Coverage, GlassHouse Technologies, Incipient, OutStart, uLocate Communications and Vivox.

For more information, please visit www.grandbankscapital.com.

Boston University Community Technology Fund (CTF) provides venture capital and access to Boston University's scientific and technical resources for growing companies. CTF invests in early-stage entrepreneurial ventures in both the information technology and life sciences sectors. Founded in 1975, CTF has held equity positions in over 180 companies. CTF also advises the Boston University Office of the Treasury on venture capital limited partnership investments for the pooled endowment. In addition to venture capital investing, CTF manages Boston University's Technology Transfer program and a New Ventures program.

For more information, please visit www.bu.edu/ctf