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In-Q-Tel Tel is a private, independent enterprise funded by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Launched in 1999, In-Q-Tel's mission is to identify and invest in companies developing cutting-edge technologies that serve United States national security interests. Working from an evolving strategic blueprint that defines the CIA's critical technology needs, In-Q-Tel engages with entrepreneurs, established companies, researchers and venture capitalists to deliver technologies that pay out in superior intelligence capabilities for the CIA and the larger Intelligence Community. Learn more at www.in-q-tel.org.
Palomar Ventures was launched in 1999 by veteran venture capitalists to focus on early stage information technology companies that demonstrate the potential for exceptional growth and market leadership. The partners at Palomar have contributed their energy, strategic insight, network of corporate relationships and recruiting skills to assist in building nearly 50 public companies. Palomar Ventures is currently investing Palomar III, a $225 million fund. Their philosophy includes a commitment to responding rapidly to new ideas and business plans, and to forming partnerships with the goal of creating sustainable companies for the long term.
Jefferson Partners is a technology focused venture capital firm that helps talented entrepreneurs translate their innovative ideas into world-class companies. The founders have been investing together since 1984 and have consistently delivered exceptional investment returns. Jefferson's IRR track record ranks in the top quartile of comparable North American funds. Jefferson Partners' latest fund, Jefferson Fund IV, is focused on the areas of Internet technology, application software and services, and telecommunications infrastructure technology.
The Entrepreneurs' Funds practices a unique form of venture capital investing in the Silicon Valley and has established funds totaling almost $150 million focused on high technology investments. These funds are known collectively as The Entrepreneurs' Funds, in recognition of their focus on the needs of entrepreneurs in growing early stage enterprises.
Highway 12 Ventures does not focus on any one industry, instead preferring to work with growth-oriented teams of outstanding people regardless of their company's niche or product line. Their principal focus is providing the first professional round of investment in high-growth companies in Idaho and the Intermountain West.
Triangle Venture Capital Group was founded in December 1997. Triangle can look back on many successful years of early-stage investments in high-tech companies. The continuing growth of the company is attributed to a conservative investment strategy that does not look at short-term investment opportunities, but rather at newly emerging technological master trends. Currently, Triangle manages a volume of 24 million Euro. The portfolio consists of 11 diversified investments in start-up companies. These companies operate in Telecommunications, Information Technology and Life Sciences.
Village Ventures, Inc., manages a nationwide network of early stage venture capital funds located in emerging technology centers. VVI has joined with a number of financial partners - including Bain Capital, Highland Capital Partners, Sandler Capital Management and Janus Capital Corporation, among others - in order to provide strong support for this network. VVI, along with its partners, also invests capital alongside the funds and has proprietary access to second and third stage opportunities emerging from these funds.
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