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EarthEnterprise <strong>Tool</strong> <strong>Kit</strong><br />

Investment Operations<br />

The company invests in enterprises<br />

at all stages of development and<br />

has a particular interest in seed and<br />

start-up stage ventures. Investments<br />

are preferred in the $250,000 – $1.5<br />

million range.There is a<br />

geographical preference <strong>for</strong><br />

enterprises in the Northeastern<br />

United States.<br />

Investment Interests<br />

The company has strong interest in<br />

a broad range of technology-based<br />

ventures.<br />

Northwest Ohio Venture Fund<br />

300 Madison Avenue<br />

Suite 1525<br />

Toledo, OH 43604<br />

Tel: (419) 244-9112<br />

Fax: (419) 244-9554<br />

Contacts: Barry Walsh,<br />

Managing Partner<br />

Curtis Crocker,<br />

Investment Manager<br />

Investment Operations<br />

The company places investments in<br />

the $500,000 – $1 million range. It<br />

focuses on enterprises in the<br />

Midwestern United States. It will<br />

enter at all stages of company<br />

development, from seed through<br />

R&D financing.<br />

Investment Interests<br />

The company has a strong interest<br />

in the environmental sector. It is<br />

open to investments in alternative<br />

energy, energy conservation, and<br />

technology-related products and<br />

equipment. It is also active in<br />

electronic components and<br />

instrumentation.<br />

PNC Equity Management Corp.<br />

Fifth Avenue and Wood Street<br />

PNC Building<br />

19th Floor<br />

Pittsburgh, PA 15222<br />

Tel: (412) 762-8892<br />

Fax: (412) 762-6233<br />

Contact: David Hillman, Executive<br />

Vice President<br />

Investment Operations<br />

The company is a venture capital<br />

subsidiary of a commercial bank. It<br />

will place investments ranging from<br />

$2 million <strong>for</strong> growth capital to $8<br />

million <strong>for</strong> management buy-outs.<br />

The company is actively seeking<br />

new investments and has a<br />

geographical preference <strong>for</strong> the<br />

Eastern and Midwestern United<br />

States.<br />

Investment Interests<br />

The company has a distinct nontechnology<br />

focus, including<br />

consumer products, manufacturing,<br />

and distribution companies. Its<br />

affiliation with the PNC Bank Corp.<br />

offers additional financing<br />

relationships. For the seasoned<br />

entrepreneur who has a “later<br />

stage”enterprise and requires a<br />

range of investment and financial<br />

services, this company has good<br />

potential.<br />

Directories<br />

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