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At vSpring Capital™, we are proud of our portfolio companies and the entrepreneurs who founded them. Our portfolio companies have experienced teams, sound value propositions, and unfair advantages that will allow them to win. Consistent with our commitment to building and taking advantage of the resources and opportunities in the Intermountain West region, the majority of our investments are in Utah, along with promising opportunities on the West Coast.

We believe in the potential of four industries: Software, Communications, Internet, and Life Sciences. Our investments reflect this conviction. Additionally, our geographic and market-based investment focus allows us to leverage our extensive operational experience across the portfolio. The end result: Favorable returns to our investors and industry leadership in our region.
7 Degrees (www.7-degrees.com) has developed a breakthrough business solution - PeopleMaps (www.people-maps.com) - that harnesses the power of web data, offline data sources, online networks, and personal contacts to help business professionals identify how they are connected to any person or company. Through PeopleMaps, business professionals can turn cold leads into warm leads by discovering how they're connected to the people and companies they're trying to reach. For example, salespeople use PeopleMaps to get warm introductions to sales targets, thereby eliminating the need to make cold calls. PeopleMaps has already been integrated into Salesforce.com and will soon be available for SugarCRM, NetSuite CRM+ and other CRM platforms. PeopleMaps potential customers include salespeople, business development managers, recruiters, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, financial advisors, fundraisers and anyone who has a critical need to leverage personal and professional networks to find their best connection and get a warm introduction.
Aeroprise (www.aeroprise.com) is a leader in the mobile enterprise space with a focus on Mobile Service Management. Many of the most-respected IT organizations in the world including Safeway, the US Air Force, Ticketmaster, Lockheed Martin, and Harvard University have selected Aeroprise to improve productivity, reduce customer support costs, and leverage existing investments in IT infrastructure at the point of service delivery when front-line employees are untethered from PCs. The company is growing quickly as a result of partnerships with BlackBerry and wireless carriers like Cingular and Sprint Nextel. Aeroprise products have received numerous awards including first prize from among 25 leading mobile and wireless vendors at Mobile Showcase 2005. Aeroprise's core technology was developed by pioneers in the mobile enterprise space from Stanford and MIT.
Alianza’s (www.alianza.com) award-winning hosted voice platform enables WiMAX service providers to quickly add a feature rich voice offering to their broadband service - with no capital expenditure. Alianza offers both residential and business-class features. All core platform components are unified into a single interface, providing a seamless back-office experience. Competitive products are cobbled together using disparate 3rd party components; Alianza’s proprietary technology, built from the ground up, provides a cost effective and customizable platform for each service provider. Alianza’s customers increase market share and margin by deploying a fully-integrated, white-label, voice solution.
The American Academy (www.theamericanacademy.com) was founded in 2006 and is a leading online educational services provider. TAA serves high schools, and high school age and adult students worldwide who want to supplement their high school education or earn a US high school diploma. Through its unique School-as-a-Service™ platform, The American Academy gives: High Schools a complete, customizable online learning solution with rapid deployment capabilities, an innovative program for dropout recovery and prevention, as well as offering additional courses for credit recovery or curriculum expansion. TAA is also a fully-accredited online high school, giving students an opportunity to choose from more than 230 online courses, supported state-licensed teachers and access to tutoring 24/7. TAA also manages a national licensed teacher workforce who teach, develop content, tutor and perform community outreach to promote online learning.
Alpha Bay Corporation (www.alphabay.com) was founded in 2004 by a serial entrepreneur along with retail and enterprise software veterans. The company has offices and development centers in Salt Lake City, Utah and Denver, Colorado. The Adaptive Integrated Retail System—AIRS—incorporates all the key modules and applications (POS, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Business Intelligence, Warehouse Management…) needed to allow enterprise retailers to plan, manage and sell merchandise with the same IT-leveraged competitive advantages Wal-Mart used to become the world’s largest retailer. AIRS is a completely SOA customizable solution that adapts to the business processes of each specific retailer. AIRS has a fifth-generation architecture offering performance, scalability, manageability, accessibility and high availability to any retailer. AlphaBay’s knowledge, talent, and state-of-the-art technology components provide a comprehensive, integrated, real-time solution for tier 1 and tier 2 retailers.
Altea Therapeutics (www.alteatherapeutics.com) develops pharmaceutical products using a non-invasive skin patch to deliver therapeutic proteins, conventional drugs and vaccines through the skin. The Company’s patented PassPort™ patch uses short bursts of focused thermal energy to create hundreds of tiny channels in the surface of the skin. These channels permit the rapid and sustained flow of proteins, peptides, carbohydrates, and small molecules into the body without the use of needles. Phase 1 clinical trials of both insulin and hydromorphone patch products are well underway. Additional pilot human studies have demonstrated the delivery of several protein drugs and vaccines via the skin including interferon-alpha, hepatitis B antigen, and parathyroid hormone. The Company's intellectual property includes 36 issued patents (16 U.S.), with numerous additional applications pending. Co-investors in Altea Therapeutics include Domain Associates, Venrock Associates.
In May 2002, Altiris ( NASDAQ : ATRS) completed a successful initial public offering, underwritten by Credit Suisse First Boston, Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown and UBS Warburg.
Aspen Avionics is in the business of designing, developing and distributing technically innovative low cost avionics to meet the economic and operational needs of the piston-engine aircraft market. The company, headquartered in Albuquerque NM, was founded in 2004 by a team of highly experienced avionics professionals and general aviation enthusiasts. The company can be found on the web at www.aspenavionics.com, or may be reached at (505) 856-5034.
Avinti Inc. (www.avinti.com) enables businesses to safely use e-mail as a critical communications tool without fear of emerging crimeware, keyloggers and Trojans for which no signature pattern exists. Avinti's iSolation Server® stops new e-mail crimeware, keyloggers and other attacks at the first-instance of any threat without waiting hours or days for suitable pattern updates. By testing and observing the actual behavior of attachments in a secure and isolated virtual machine environment, iSolation Server prevents first-instance threats when no known pattern exists, and prevents them before they compromise sensitive data. iSolation Server’s virtual e-mail testing delivers security beyond “day-zero” solutions, which typically detect only spam malware and are prone to false positives. iSolation Server also delivers instant ROI with reporting metrics on the number and names of unknown threats blocked before pattern file availability. Avinti's customers include government, healthcare, technology, educational and financial institutions, among others.
Founded in 2002 by a group of internationally recognized spine surgeons and geneticists, Axial Biotech, Inc. is focused on the use of genetics and the development of minimally invasive fusionless devices to advance the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and deformities of the human spine. Axial is the first company to pursue DNA-based pre-symptomatic and prognostic tests for common spinal conditions which will augment current clinical and surgical practices. In its initial genetic product development initiative, Axial has made significant progress towards the discovery of a location in the human genome that is associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. In addition, Axial's founders have developed five motion preserving, fusionless surgical devices (including the only such device currently being implanted in humans) that have the promise of expanding the current treatable scoliosis patient population by a factor of ten. Axial intends to use its proprietary genetic intellectual property in the development of bio-mechanical devices, and to apply its gene discovery/product development methodology to other spinal diseases. Axial (www.axialbiotech.com) is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
BioMicro Systems (www.biomicro.com) was founded in 2000 to develop and improve microfluidic microarray sample processing. Microarrays are tools used by major pharmaceutical companies and research laboratories to sift through and analyze information contained within a genome. A microarray consists of different nucleic acid probes that are chemically attached to a substrate, which can be a microchip, a glass slide or microsphere-sized beads. In 2003 BioMicro Systems launched the MAUI Hybridization System, a cutting-edge microarray instrument, designed to target the processing bottleneck encountered during the critical hybridization step in gene expression studies. To date, BioMicro Systems has sold over 100 MAUI Systems worldwide.
Celio (www.celiocorp.com) has designed a mobile phone companion device which, when wirelessly connected to a smart phone, provides the user with a greatly improved user interface for the phone. The product name for the device is RedFly. Specifically, the RedFly mobile companion gives smart phone users a laptop-sized keyboard, mouse and screen interface, improved battery performance and access to several lap-top like features—like a variety of ports. The user simply wirelessly connects the phone to the RedFly and then they can use a full screen, keyboard, mouse, etc., to control and interact with their smart phone. The device allows users to take advantage of growing array of applications available either directly on the smart phone or via the web browser of a smart phone and interact with them via a greatly enhanced user interface. The RedFly will also be able to connect to an Apple iPod video to give the iPod video user a full-screen viewing experience.
Cerberian was acquired by Blue Coat Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:BCSI) in November 2004.
Coherex Medical Inc. (www.coherex.com) was founded in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2003. The goal of the company was to develop safer technologies to close a heart defect called a patent foramen ovale or PFO. The resulting Coherex FlatStent PFO Closure System includes a polymer substrate designed to stimulate tissue ingrowth to ensure long-term closure of the PFO. The system was first used in a human on October 2, 2007, and COHEREX-EU (the clinical trial being conducted for CE Mark approval) is underway. PFOs are fairly common, occurring in about 25% of the population.While there are usually no complications associated with PFO, the condition has been linked to at least two medical conditions that may benefit greatly from closure: cryptogenic stroke and migraine.
In June 2007, comScore (NASDAQ: SCOR) completed a successful initial public offering. Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC served as the sole book-running manager for the offering, with Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co., Inc., Jefferies & Company Inc. and William Blair & Company, L.L.C. acting as co-managers.
Control4, (www.control4.com) is the first company to make whole-home automation a practical option for any residence. The company makes everyday life easier by providing one-touch control of both new and existing electronic systems in the home. By allowing different systems to work together, Control4 provides effortless entertainment, comfort, convenience and peace of mind to homeowners everywhere. Control4's affordable and easy to use products enable home theater control, multi-room music, smart lighting, temperature control and security, through a range of in-home and over-the-web remote control technology. The company delivers both wired and wireless solutions that can be installed in existing homes as well as homes under construction. vSpring co-invested with Foundation Capital, Thomas Weisel Venture Partners and Frazier Technology Ventures.
Cymphonix Corporation, (www.cymphonix.com) headquartered in Sandy, Utah, uses patent-pending Cross-Layer Intelligence™ (XLi™) technology to provide unmatched network threat protection and resource optimization. With the powerful XLi engine, Cymphonix products seamlessly integrate network protection, application performance, and traffic visibility into a single, easily managed solution. Leading the Cymphonix product line is Network Composer, a smart gateway appliance that helps organizations understand at a glance who is abusing network resources and with what applications – enabling problems to be corrected instantly through a clear, easy-to-manage interface.
DriveSafety (www.drivesafety.com) is a simulation software company providing the most advanced research based driver safety training and assessment solutions available on the market today. The company has validated the real world fidelity of its teen based driving simulator through, among other techniques, biometric sciences at Kansas State University. It has completed mulitple research based curriculum modules known as the "See You in SixC" program including rear end collisions which is the number one crash type among teen drivers representing over 30% of all accidents. It is currently conducting research in its living laboratory at the Jordan School District, the 40th largest school district in the United States. DriveSafety also sells driving research simulators to leading research institutions across the country including General Motors, Ford, Nissan, Motorola Labs, Johnson Controls, Delphi Automotive and the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, among others. The company is headquartered in Utah. Significant co-investors include EsNet and Wasatch Venture Fund.
Exagen Diagnostics (www.exagendiagnostics.com) is an emerging leader in the discovery and development of practical prognostic genomic markers that enable physicians and patients to make better choices when treating serious diseases. Exagen uses its computational technology to analyze huge volumes of genomic data, and the resulting proprietary platform has the capability to dramatically accelerate the identification, validation and commercialization of prognostic genomic marker tests. Exagen has successfully tested its platform on a number of published data sets and has demonstrated that it can rapidly generate accurate, informative and affordable prognostic aids, signaling the end of "one-size-fits-all medicine" for serious conditions like breast cancer and hepatitis C infections (HCV). Exagen intends to develop and test genomic marker sets using its proprietary FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) format, and then to distribute the test reagents through large diagnostic laboratories with broad reach.
A leader in social networking for families, FamilyLink (www.familylink.com) has developed a suite of web properties, applications and tools with the intent of connecting families with each other and with their heritage. The FamilyLink network of web properties includes FamilyLink.com, GenealogyWise.com, Worldhistory.com, and WorldVitalRecords.com. FamilyLink is also the developer behind one of the most popular networking applications on Facebook, We’re Related, which has a user base of over 40 million. The We’re Related applicationhelps individuals stay in touch with their families by connecting them to their possible relatives, and also by sharing photos, news events, links, favorites lists, and more. FamilyLink.com, Inc. also operates the AdMazing ad network that helps high traffic social applications and sites related to family history and heritage monetize their audiences.
FatPipe Networks (www.fatpipeinc.com) develops router clustering technology that provides highly redundant, reliable high-speed Internet access for the deployment of mission critical applications over a wide area network. FatPipe’s core technology involves patented and patent-pending methods that enable high-speed data transfer through multiple lines, multiple ISPs and backbones over wide area networks with seamless re-assembly of data streams. FatPipe has formed multiple strategic partnerships with companies that include Citrix, Novell, AMD and Nortel. Other significant co-investors include Utah-based firms Canopy Group and Wasatch Venture Fund and Draper Fisher Jurvetson.
The Generations Network, the parent company of Ancestry.com was acquired by Spectrum Equity Investors for $300 million in October 2007. The Generations Network's portfolio of sites and products includes Ancestry.com and seven international Ancestry sites, myfamily.com, Rootsweb.com, Genealogy.com, Family Tree Maker® and Ancestry Magazine.
GlobalSim (www.GlobalSim.com) develops advanced simulator-based systems for training operators of aircraft, ships, heavy-lift cranes, and a wide variety of complex equipment. The company specializes in sophisticated man-in-the-loop simulators that provide the most effective method of training students in the safe and efficient operation of the real devices. In addition to the successful implementation of computer-based simulators for a wide variety of custom applications, GlobalSim developed the MasterLiftÔCrane Operator Training System product line. Numerous ports and construction companies worldwide are using these training tools successfully to significantly reduce accidents and increase productivity.
Infusionsoft (www.infusionsoft.com) is an Inc. 500 company that sells an automated sales and marketing software solution for growth-oriented small and medium-sized businesses. The software is designed to correct the "follow up failure" of most small business owners who don't have the time to actively shepherd leads to converted sales. The solution is available over the Internet, "on demand," and therefore minimizes the need for small businesses to invest in building and maintaining significant technology overhead. Infusionsoft automates all of the aspects of sales and marketing from customer relationship management, sales automation, e-mail marketing, affiliate relationship management and online shopping cart sales. Co-investors include Mohr Davidow Ventures.
InteliSum™, Inc.* (www.intelisum.com) has developed and patented innovative technology that fuses Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) XYZ coordinates, digital image (RGB) data, and geophysical position (GPS) information into every pixel. This intelligent pixel™ technology (InteliPixel™) creates Life Dimensional™ pictures (LD3™ files) that enable quick and easy capture of real world data – and fast, seamless translation into CAD. The LD3 post processing system integrates server hardware and LD3 files using ISI’s LD3 Studio software application suite: (LD3 Viewer, LD3 Executive and LD3 Designer). This gives LD3 Studio users the ability to interact with LD3 scenes that can be navigated in real time, with complete freedom to browse the scene and interact with objects at any desired level.ISI’s initial market for this new technology is the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) market. The technology enables engineers, designers and surveyors the ability to perform tasks such as field quality surveying from their computer desktops.
LANDesk was acquired by Avocent Corporation (NASDAQ:AVCT) in August 2006.
LineaGen, Inc. (www.lineagen.com) is a Salt Lake City-based specialty diagnostics company that provides innovative tests and services for the earlier and more informative diagnoses of Autism and Multiple Sclerosis. LineaGen will provide diagnostic testing services through a CLIA-certified laboratory, including proprietary tests discovered and developed as a result of LineaGen’s core genetic research programs as well as current standard-of-care tests. Integrated with LineaGen’s laboratory testing will be value-add services including comprehensive, personalized interpretation of test results, secure electronic communication/web portal for reporting and client queries, clinical and genetic counseling for patients, their families, and their physicians, and consultation/advocacy for Third-Party Payor reimbursement.
MediConnect (www.mediconnect.net) is the leader in the $6 billion medical record retrival market. The company provides full-service retrieval, digitizing, copying and electronic delivery of medical records for insurers, government agencies and law firms. Unlike the traditional paper-based copy services that compete in the market, MediConnect receives orders and delivers records electronically over the Internet, a process for which the company holds a patent, to provide its customers with better service, lower cost and a significant increase in retrieval speed. MediConnect's technology provides advantages in cost, scalability, speed, regulatory compliance and customer service that are superior to other offerings. Co-investors in MediConnect include James LeVoy Sorenson and James lee Sorenson.
Mirabilis Medica (www.mirabilismedica.com) develops non-invasive solutions for conditions that have traditionally required invasive surgery. The company's patented technology combines the application of therapeutic ultrasound (i.e. high intensity focused ultrasound) under the guidance of conventional imaging (or "diagnostic") ultrasound. Led by experts in therapeutic ultrasound and gynecology, the company's vision is to facilitate office-based therapy for a wide variety of conditions; however Mirabilis will initially address a common problem plaguing millions of women, i.e. uterine fibroids. Established in 2004, the company is based in Seattle and privately-held.
nanoMR (www.nanomr.com) is developing diagnostic products based on a revolutionary miniature NMR technology developed at ABQMR, UNM and Sandia National Lab. By using standard immunochemistry technology coupled with patented NMR techniques, nanoMR's devices are simple, small and inexpensive- while providing unparalleled sensitivity and speed. nanoMR's first product addresses the blood culture (Sepsis) market. Sepsis is a huge problem for all participants in the hospital system. The disease is the 10th leading cause of death, is a huge money-loser for hospitals and health care providers, and exposes the health care system to liability because often the patient will get the infection from the hospital. Current diagnostic techniques are literally 40 years old and are slow and inaccurate. nanoMR will be able to detect and identify blood borne infections in minutes, compared to days for conventional blood culture instruments. The time and accuracy associated with nanoMR’s approach will lead to dramatically better clinical outcomes often saving the life of the patient.
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Netaphor Software, Inc. (www.netaphor.com) develops and sells asset management tools that help companies control printer costs. The company’s flagship product, SiteAudit, is the industry’s first software suite to identify, reduce and manage printer costs, saving organizations up to 30 percent during the printer asset lifecycle. SiteAudit customers include organizations in the pharmaceutical, industrial, technology and education industries including Prometheus Labs, USS-POSCO and Invensys PLC.
Founded in 1995, NetVision (www.netvision.com) is a pioneer in identity & access monitoring and reporting. NetVision provides periodic assessment and real-time monitoring capabilities with superior event filtering and from-the-source data collection. NetVision is focused on providing relevant answers to critical identity & access questions across platforms on core network directories and file systems.
Numira (www.numirabio.com) is specialty contract research organization (CRO) focused on providing distinctive imaging services to the drug development industry. Through the combination of powerful visualization software, proprietary reagents, and microCT scanners, we transform customer specimens into high-resolution, (6 micron) 3D digital files that allow researchers to study their animal models for disease progression, drug efficacy, and safety in a quantitative, cost-effective manner.
Founded in 1998, Penguin Computing (www.penguincomputing.com) is a privately held firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. Penguin is the leader in Cluster Virtualization, the most practical and cost-effective methodology for reducing the complexity and administrative burden of clustered computing. Penguin's cluster solutions are driven by Scyld ClusterWare™, whose unique architecture makes large pools of Linux servers appear and act like a single, consistent, virtual system, with a single point of command/control. By combining the economics of Open Source with the simplicity and manageability of Cluster Virtualization, Penguin helps drive productivity up and cost out, making Linux clustering as powerful and easy to use as expensive SMP environments, at a Linux price point.
Protalex (www.protalex.com) is a biotechnology company engaged in the development of a new class of immunomodulatory drugs for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. The company takes a unique approach towards autoimmune diseases as its drugs act upon cells at the primitive level of function. The company will enter Phase I clinical trials within the next year for its first drug that addresses Rheumatoid Arthritis. Pre-clinical studies in Lupus and Chron’s disease are set to begin in the fourth quarter of 2004.
PS’SOFT (www.pssoft.com) is a specialist in IT Asset and Service Management software solutions. PS’SOFT provides solutions that rigorously manage all technical, operational and financial controls throughout the life cycle of any IT asset, starting with procurement and continuing all the way through to its retirement. The QP: Asset Management Suite can help companies implement ITIL best practices by centralizing information into a unique repository; improve usage of resources and infrastructure; limit user service and support costs and automated key processes. PS'Soft was founded in 1991 in France and has offices in the United Kingdom, United States and France. PS’Soft merged with BDNA in December 2008 in a private stock transaction
Since launching its initial CrimeReports.com service in 2007, Public Engines (www.publicengines.com) now serves more than 500 law enforcement agencies in nearly every U.S. State and several Canadian provinces. Nationally, CrimeReports is the largest online resource for accurate, up-to-date crime information. The company offers a family of affordable, easy-to-use software tools for law enforcement agencies to understand crime trends and share up-to-date neighborhood crime data with the public. Community members can access the information for free at www.CrimeReports.com, empowering them to make informed decisions to help improve the safety of their neighborhood and community.
Q Therapeutics, Inc. (www.qthera.com) is developing glial cell-based therapeutic products for central nervous system (CNS) disorders in which a disease or injury inhibits normal myelin growth and enzyme performance. Glial cells are the direct source of more than 90% of cells in the mammalian nervous system and are essential for maintaining its normal functions. Insufficient or defective myelin and/or enzyme function is responsible disorders such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, leukodystrophies, and certain lysosomal storage disorders and prevents recovery from white-matter stroke and spinal cord injury. Q Therapeutics’ technologies allow for GMP scale-up and treatment of large population disorders while holding the promise of restorative, not just preventive, therapy for these CNS conditions. Q is pursuing proof-of-concept in animal models of several potential disease targets.
Rhomobile (www.rhomobile.com) is an open source platform to make it easy for developers to mobilize enterprise applications with a great user experience. Rhomobile offers several components that work together to allow programmers to create rich client native mobile applications. These mobile applications work with data locally (i.e. even when disconnected) and take advantage of capabilities of specific mobile devices (such PIM data access, audio, video, camera, phone dialer, GPS, and accelerometer).
S5, Inc. (www.s5w.com) is an innovator and leading provider of wireless technology, pioneering products and infrastructure to change the dynamics of wireless communications for the tracking and monitoring of remote and mobile devices. Founded in 2003, S5 creates wireless solutions that provide extremely long range, low cost and low power wireless technology for telemetry and tracking applications. S5 intends to help customers dramatically change the dynamics and economics of this market by making accessible real-time information from the array of remote and mobile devices that are currently silent. The S5 team possesses deep expertise in wireless technology and a proven track record of success in new enterprise formation. S5 is partnering with other industry leaders and customers to create unique monitoring solutions for remote and mobile devices.
Salus was acquired by Genta (NASDAQ:GNTA) in August 2003.
Senforce was acquired by Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVL) in August 2007.
Soronti was acquired by Avocent (NASDAQ:AVCT) in November 2003.
Sparxent (www.sparxent.com) is the foremost global provider of business and technology solutions designed exclusively for the mid market. Sparxent's portfolio of full-featured IT solutions, "Best Practice" consulting services, and software and hardware technologies enable companies to maximize the full value of their IT investment and ignite business growth. By combining global best-of-breed capabilities with hands-on local professionals, Sparxent is a comprehensive and single source for IT consulting, solutions and services.
SwarmBuilder (www.SwarmBuilder.com) is on the leading edge of the emerging, incentivized Word-of-Mouth marketing industry. The company helps businesses harness the growing power of Word-of-Mouth through aggregating sales influencers and converting them into vocal Brand Advocates. The company is working with over 160 Brands, 17,000 retail locations and 500 Member Organizations in Sporting Goods and adjacent consumer products industries. To date, SwarmBuilder has aggregated, validated and segmented over 250,000 highly qualified influencers, had over 6mm web-based trainings (Edu-Games) taken, and supported over 300,000 product seeding transactions. The company utilizes three primary sites/services built on its proprietary platform: 1) 3point5.com (www.3point5.com) focused on Retail Sales Professionals; 2) ProMotive (www.ProMotive.com) targeting influential Pros and other VIPs; and 3) BrandRiot.com (coming soon).
Sybrant Technologies Ltd (www.sybrant.com) is a outsourced product development and testing services company that caters to diverse industry verticals. At Sybrant we specialize in “Product Development” for ISV’s and have consistently demonstrated commitment to developing cost-effective, quality custom-applications by adhering to strict time-lines. Sybrant has been successfully empowering its customers globally with end-to-end technology solutions. We have built our own frameworks for Web 2.0, CRM, Natural Language Processing, Enterprise Management through which we can develop products/applications we can reduce cost/time over 40% for our customers. We have technically good competency in LAMP Stack, Ruby on Rails, Flex3.0/AS3, Usability, Mobile and manual/automated testing.
Headquartered in Sandy, UT, Symbiot Business Group (www.symbiot.biz) is a consolidator in the Property Services Market. It consolidates through the development of consortiums, recruiting top-tier regional players to act as its “branches.” To date, Symbiot’s has successfully developed consortiums in the landscaping, interior and pest industries that currently represent 537 partner companies and a combined annual buying strength of over $1 Billion. The phenomenal uptake of the Symbiot model is due to the credibility of the Symbiot management team in their target verticals and the tremendous value that Symbiot delivers to its partners. Symbiot delivers the benefits of scale in national marketing and sales, purchasing power and best practices sharing. In addition, the company is developing customized, high value subscription-based technology solutions for its loyal member base. This in turn provides property managers with the convenience of a property services option with national reach and pricing with the commitment and quality of the local entrepreneur.
VeraLight, www.veralight.com a spinout of InLight Solutions, is a medical device company that is developing Scout, a non-invasive screening device that will detect diabetes and pre-diabetes more accurately and conveniently than current methods. Scout uses fluorescent light to detect changes in a patient's skin indicative of diabetes. The Scout test can be performed anywhere, any time and is simpler than taking blood pressure. VeraLight's non-invasive diabetes screening technology will assist healthcare providers and patients in the global battle against the type 2 diabetes epidemic.
Voonami (www.voonami.com) delivers data center services, communication services and related information technology services in the information technology (IT) marketplace, including Platform as a Service (Paas), Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, HPC as a Service, managed data services and comprehensive network management. Voonami offers a myriad of services in the information technology market including co-location services, virtualized servers, data hosting, Internet connectivity, power management, system and environmental monitoring, system administration, database administration, managed services, network attached storage, data backup services, voice over IP services, video streaming, IP television, municipal area network (MAN) services, wide area network (WAN) services, local area network (LAN) services, data center suites, helpdesk services and digital disaster recovery services.
XAware, Inc. (www.xaware.com) is a worldwide provider of information integration, conversion, and exchange solutions based on Xtensible Mark-up Language (XML) and built on Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). The XAware integration suite enables the rapid delivery of standards-based information services empowering companies to extend information visibility across hundreds of application and legacy sources. Founded in 1999 with venture funding, XAware is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Co-investors include Sequel Ventures, Gefinor Ventures and ITU Ventures.
ZARS, Inc. (www.zars.com) is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of topically applied drugs using its proprietary drug delivery technologies, with an initial focus on pain management. ZARS has developed a portfolio of proprietary products and product candidates based on its Controlled Heat-Assisted Drug Delivery (CHADD) and its phase-changing cream (Peel and DuraPeel) technologies. The Company’s products and product candidates include two products that have been approved for marketing (Pliaglis and Synera), one product candidate for which it plans to begin Phase 3 clinical trials in the third quarter of 2007 (ThermoProfen) and two product candidates which are in Phase 1 clinical trials.

Zonder (www.zonder.com) provides a unique and valuable service to renters, property owners, and travel agents. Zonder offers owners and managers of vacation rental properties an extensive marketing and distribution platform to include Google, Yahoo!, MSN, and thousands of online travel sites like Orbitz, Expedia, and Travelocity, in addition to traditional travel agencies world-wide. Property owners and management companies can extend their reach and increase bookings in a way that has not been possible to date. With a solid team, founded by experienced search engine executives, Zonder enables users to search through tens of thousands of properties using a variety of filters, including location, date, price range, attractions, proximity, and amenities. Renters book online using their credit card