TL Ventures (www.tlventures.com) was established in 1988 and has over $1.4 billion under management. Focused on venture investing in category-defining, early-stage companies in software, communications, information infrastructure and business services, the Firm provides portfolio companies with operational, entrepreneurial and financial expertise and a global network of resources and contacts. TL Ventures has offices in Philadelphia, PA and San Mateo, CA.

Founded in 1993, Trident Capital is a private equity investment firm that invests in companies positioned to enable and exploit the networked economy. The firm targets information and business services companies that capitalize on the ever-growing importance of information connectivity. To date, the firm has raised four funds and has over $600,000,000 under management. Key investment sectors include the Internet, wireless, infrastructure management, outsourcing, transaction services, and information technology. Recent investments include infoUSA.com, Arsdigita and MicroWarehouse. Trident's investment professionals are located throughout the U.S., with offices in Palo Alto, Chicago, Los Angeles and Westport, CT

Hearst Interactive Media is the unit of The Hearst Corporation responsible for building and managing Hearst's interests in interactive media. Hearst Interactive Media invests in early stage technology-enabled businesses that have the potential for significant strategic relationships with The Hearst Corporation. These investments include Broadcast.com, Hire.com, iVillage, StarMedia Network and Mobility Technologies.

GE Capital offers a wide range of value-added financial products and services through a network of 28 specialized businesses in five core niches: Equipment Management, Customer Services, Specialized Financing, Mid-Market Financing and Specialty Insurance. Backed by more than 65 years of operating experience and the vast resources of its parent, General Electric Company, GE Capital offers products
and services designed to give customers a meaningful edge in an ever-changing marketplace.

Axxon Capital is a venture firm that targets women-and minority-owned businesses. Managed by two investment industry veterans who together have more than 30 years of experience, Axxon Capital bolsters its extensive internal capabilities with a network of strategic advisors who are respected leaders in their fields. Typically, the firms invests $500,000 to $3.5 million in businesses owned or managed by women and minorities in high growth industries, such as technology, wireless communications and emerging new media, as well as traditional consumer-oriented high-growth industries. Recent investments include MarketMAX, FlightTime.com, and SureBridge.