BayTech
Venture Capital BayTech Venture Capital was founded in October 2000 and is an independent, internationally oriented venture capital fund with a fund volume of 100 mills. Euros. Its main shareholders are leading European banks and insurance companies. The fund predominantly concentrates on extending early stage financing to high-growth, high-tech companies and is with 7 new investments in 2002 and five new investments in 2003 one of the most active early stage investors in Germany. The fund focuses on the sectors life sciences, information and communications technology, semiconductors, optoelectronics and other innovative technologies. BayTech Venture Capital has a management team (9 professionals) with in-depth technological know-how and extensive venture capital experience. Individual investments range between 0.5 mills. and 5 mills. Euro. BayTech Venture Capital’s portfolio currently consists of sixteen companies. BayTech Venture Capital |
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| Earlybird
Venture Capital Dr. Hendrik Brandis, Co-Founder Earlybird provides capital, know-how, management support and a large network of industry experts to selected European and North American new technology enterprises and innovative entrepreneurs. Its strategy is to be among the first venture investors in technology companies that seek to create new markets. Earlybird currently manages three funds totalling US $ / Euro 300 million in committed capital. Its investment focus lies on information technology, communications, healthcare and convergent technologies. With offices in Europe (Hamburg, Munich) and the US (Palo Alto), Earlybird is well positioned to take advantage of international opportunities and to assist its portfolio companies to gain access to the international market place and financial resources. Earlybird´s investment professionals have extensive finance and start-up operating experience and actively support portfolio companies. In addition, a network of experienced industry specialists serves on the advisory board and assists Earlybird and its portfolio companies in providing strategic advice and operational support. |
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| IBM
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Infineon
Ventures Infineon Ventures is the venture capital subsidiary of Munich, Germany, based top-tier semiconductor company Infineon Technologies AG. Since its inception late 1998 Infineon Ventures has become a prime venture partner for early-stage companies in microelectronics and communications. Leveraging the vast resources of Infineon Technologies the company is uniquely positioned to deliver high financial returns on it‘s investments as well as to add significant strategic value, both to portfolio companies as well as to Infineon. Our investment strategy is oriented towards companies that create new markets, exploit pace-setting technologies or establish new applications in areas where microelectronics is or will be a key enabling technology. We invest into pre-IPO companies of all development stages with a special focus on seed and start-up phases |
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| Kirchhoff Consult AG Experiences show that professional financial communications secure not just the necessary awareness in the capital market, but is also a critical competitive advantage. Kirchhoff Consult is a consulting company for capital
market and corporate communications. We advise many international
companies as well as smaller and mediumsized corporates on the wide
range of different challenges they face in their corporate communications
– from foundation of the company to the IPO phase, M&A
and ongoing IR and PR assignments. Our experience results from more
than 40 capital market transactions and more than 300 annual reports.
This makes us a preferred partner for banks and companies in these
processes. For years now, Kirchhoff Consult is one of Europe’s The three divisions Equity Consult, Financial Communications and Corporate Communications are tailored precisely to meet the requirements of our customers’ specific target groups and are supported by an inhouse design agency that acts as a service division. Our service includes:
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| Morgan,
Lewis & Bockius LLP Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (“Morgan Lewis”) is a leading international law firm with 16 offices worldwide: Frankfurt am Main, London, Brussels, New York, Washington, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Northern Virginia, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Princeton, Palo Alto, Irvine and Tokyo. Founded 1873 in Philadelphia, the firm comprises nearly 1,300 lawyers, practicing in all essential areas of commercial law, including corporate law, financial markets law and tax law. Opened in 1989, the Frankfurt office is a highly specialized office concentrating on corporate (in particular, takeovers and M&A), securities services, and IP/technology, as well as German and European antitrust law. Lawyers are qualified in the German and other international jurisdictions (in particular in U.S. law) and are able and accustomed to handling complex cross-border assignments. The Frankfurt office is specialized in the following areas:
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Siemens
Mobile Acceleration (smac) smac – Siemens Mobile Acceleration – is a leading international early-stage investor in the wireless-sector. We foster start-ups focusing on mobile technologies and wireless applications and services. In addition to funding we are providing uniquely comprehensive counsel and access to the Siemens worldwide network of R&D as well as sales units. smac is a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens Information and Communication Mobile, the wireless group within Siemens. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, the company has developed an international office-network across Europe, Asia and North America. We are actively seeking new investment opportunities. |
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| SWX
Swiss Exchange The SWX Swiss Exchange is one of the world’s
leading and most technologically advanced securities exchanges.
In 1996, floor-based trading in Switzerland was supplanted by electronic
trading. This fully automated trading, clearing and settlement system
remains unique in the world. At the click of a mouse, an order is
executed, cleared, paid for and confirmed. The SWX Swiss Exchange
offers its customers first-rate securities exchange services and
a broad range of investment products. |
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Westminster
Securities Corp Westminster Securities Corporation provides comprehensive professional investment services for individual and institutional clients. Founded in 1971, Westminster is a member of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). Westminster is a full service brokerage firm operating in five principal areas: Retail & Institutional Account Management, Execution Services, Clearing & Operations, Research, and Investment Banking. The Firm provides professional executions for investors and investment professionals interested in virtually every financial market, including Direct Access to the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Westminster assists companies by creatively structuring solutions to meet their complex financing needs, via public and private equity offerings, debt offerings, mergers and acquisitions, financial restructuring, and general financial advice. The Firm offers access to global capital markets through its headquarters in New York and affiliates in cities around the world. |
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