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<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> <strong>Firms</strong><br />
Ad-<strong>Venture</strong>s, LLC.<br />
Alcatel <strong>Venture</strong>s<br />
Ambient <strong>Capital</strong><br />
Arcturus <strong>Capital</strong><br />
Aurora <strong>Capital</strong> Group<br />
Baroda <strong>Venture</strong>s, LLC.<br />
Bastion <strong>Capital</strong> Corporation<br />
Brentwood Associates<br />
California Technology <strong>Venture</strong>s, LLC<br />
Caltius Private Equity<br />
Celerity Partners<br />
Century Park <strong>Capital</strong> Partners, L.P.<br />
Chanin <strong>Capital</strong> Partners<br />
Clarity Partners, L.P.<br />
Clearstone <strong>Venture</strong> Partners<br />
Colony <strong>Capital</strong>, LLC<br />
Digital Coast <strong>Venture</strong>s Corporation<br />
DynaFund <strong>Venture</strong>s<br />
EastWest <strong>Venture</strong>Group<br />
Entertainment Media <strong>Venture</strong>s, LLC.<br />
Finaventures<br />
Freeman Spogli & Co.<br />
Fulcrum <strong>Capital</strong> Group, LLC.<br />
Funk <strong>Venture</strong>s, Inc.<br />
GKM <strong>Venture</strong> Partners<br />
GRP Partners<br />
Hitachi Corporate <strong>Venture</strong>s Catalyst Fund<br />
Huntington Holdings, Inc.<br />
Idealflow Angel Fund LLC.<br />
ITU <strong>Venture</strong>s<br />
J.F. Shea <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong><br />
Kline Hawkes & Co.<br />
Leonard Green & Partners, L.P.<br />
Levine Leichtman <strong>Capital</strong> Partners, Inc.<br />
Millennium Hanson<br />
Myers <strong>Capital</strong> Partners, LLC<br />
Oaktree <strong>Capital</strong> Management, LLC<br />
Omninet <strong>Capital</strong>, LLC<br />
P & M Investments<br />
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Pacific <strong>Venture</strong> Group, L.P.<br />
Palomar <strong>Venture</strong>s<br />
PCRS <strong>Capital</strong> Partners, LLC<br />
Putnam Lovell <strong>Capital</strong> Partners, Inc.<br />
Ridgestone Corporation<br />
Rolling Oaks <strong>Capital</strong><br />
Rustic Canyon <strong>Venture</strong>s<br />
Saber <strong>Capital</strong>, LLC<br />
Seidler Equity Partners, LP<br />
Shamrock Holdings, Inc.<br />
Shelter <strong>Capital</strong> Partners, LLC<br />
Smart Technology <strong>Venture</strong>s<br />
St. Cloud <strong>Capital</strong>, LLC<br />
Steamboat <strong>Venture</strong>s, LLC<br />
Stone Canyon <strong>Venture</strong> Partners, LP<br />
SunAmerica <strong>Venture</strong>s<br />
TCW/Crescent Mezzanine, LLC<br />
TI <strong>Capital</strong><br />
Ad-<strong>Venture</strong>s, LLC.<br />
Description:<br />
As both an investor and an entrepreneurial force, adventures seeks to infuse it’s financial<br />
and managerial knowledge banks into sectors of technology and real-estate—with<br />
additional interest in entertainment venues encompassing one or both of these industries.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
11288 Ventura Blvd., Suite 443<br />
Studio City, CA 91604<br />
Phone: 323-993-8664<br />
Fax: 323-417-4995<br />
Email: brn@ad-ventures.com<br />
Website: www.ad-ventures.com<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $35 million<br />
Founded 1999<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Alcatel <strong>Venture</strong>s<br />
Description:<br />
Alcatel <strong>Venture</strong>s invests in companies which are developing breakthrough products that<br />
incorporate core technologies in the areas of wireless, networking, optics, telecom<br />
equipment, integrated circuits, and software.<br />
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Contact Info:<br />
3530 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 360<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90010<br />
Phone: 213-351-6880<br />
Fax: 213-739-7882<br />
Email: info@alcatelventures.com<br />
Website: http://www.alcatelventures.com<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $125 million<br />
Founded 1999<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Ambient <strong>Capital</strong><br />
Description:<br />
Ambient is a <strong>Venture</strong> Partner and investor in St. Cloud <strong>Capital</strong> Partners, a licensed Small<br />
<strong>Business</strong> Investment Company (SBIC) that received its SBIC license in December 2001.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
100 North Crescent Drive, Suite 305<br />
Beverly Hills, Ca 90210<br />
Phone: 310-722-2852<br />
Fax: 310-432-1755<br />
Email: mainwest@ambientcapital.com<br />
Website: www.ambientcapital.com<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $10 million<br />
Founded 1987<br />
Type of Firm: Investment Bank<br />
Arcturus <strong>Capital</strong><br />
Description:<br />
Founded in 2000, Arcturus <strong>Capital</strong> is an early-stage venture firm that specializes in the<br />
development and commercialization of new and disruptive technologies from applied<br />
research and state-of-the-art laboratories.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
California Plaza II, 350 South Grand Avenue, Suite 3570<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90071<br />
Phone: 213-473-1800<br />
Fax: 213-621-2770<br />
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Email: info@arcturusvc.com<br />
Website: www.arcturusvc.com<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $30 million<br />
Founded 2000<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Aurora <strong>Capital</strong> Group<br />
Description:<br />
Aurora <strong>Capital</strong> Group is a <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>-based investment firm formed in 1991 that<br />
acquires and builds companies in partnership with operating management.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
10877 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2100<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90024<br />
Phone: 310-551-0101<br />
Fax: 310-227-5591<br />
Email: jtmapes@auroracap.com<br />
Website: http://www.auroracap.com<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $1000 Million<br />
Founded 1991<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Aerospace/Defense<br />
• Chemicals & Materials<br />
• Communications<br />
• Distribution/Retailing<br />
• Electronics<br />
• Environment<br />
• Financial Services.<br />
• Healthcare/Medical<br />
• Industrial Products<br />
• Telecommunications<br />
• Transportation<br />
Baroda <strong>Venture</strong>s, LLC.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
2049 Century Park East, Suite 2151<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90067<br />
Phone: 310-277-2511<br />
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Fax: 310-203-8111<br />
Email: dcbohnett@yahoo.com<br />
Website: http://www.barodaventures.com<br />
Founded 2000<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Internet & Online Services<br />
Bastion <strong>Capital</strong> Corporation<br />
Contact Info:<br />
1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 2960<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90067<br />
Phone: 310-788-5700<br />
Fax: 310-277-7582<br />
Email: bron@bastioncapital.com<br />
Website: http://www.bastioncapital.com/<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $200 million<br />
Founded 1990<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Financial Services<br />
• Media & Publishing<br />
Brentwood Associates<br />
Contact Info:<br />
11150 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1200<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90025<br />
Phone: 310-477-6611<br />
Fax: 310-477-1011<br />
Email: mailbox@brentwood.com<br />
Website: http://www.brentwood.com/<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $800 million<br />
Founded 1972<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
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• <strong>Business</strong> Services<br />
• Education<br />
• Entertainment<br />
• Financial Services<br />
• Healthcare/Medical<br />
• Industrial Products<br />
• Media & Publishing<br />
• Telecommunications<br />
• Transportation<br />
California Technology <strong>Venture</strong>s, LLC<br />
Description:<br />
California Technology <strong>Venture</strong>s, LLC helps start-up companies and investors put the<br />
pieces together by providing equity capital to early-stage technology companies, with<br />
special emphasis on Southern California companies.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
1111 South Arroyo Parkway, Suite 220<br />
Pasadena, Ca 91105<br />
Phone: 626-403-6632<br />
Fax: 626-403-6634<br />
Email: info@ctventures.com<br />
Website: http://www.ctventures.com/<br />
Founded 2001<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Biotechnology<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Electronics<br />
Caltius Private Equity<br />
Description:<br />
Caltius Private Equity invests equity in small-to mid-sized businesses to help them grow.<br />
We partner with management teams to develop and execute financial and operating<br />
strategies that ensure success and superior performance of their company, its<br />
management and investors.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
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11766 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 850<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90025<br />
Phone: 310-996-9585<br />
Fax: 310-996-9577<br />
Email: mmorgan@caltius.com<br />
Website: http://www.caltius.com/<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $53 million<br />
Founded 1997<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• <strong>Business</strong> Services<br />
• Consumers<br />
• Distribution/Retailing<br />
• Industrial Products<br />
Celerity Partners<br />
Description:<br />
Celerity Partners is a private equity fund whose objective is to build businesses, in<br />
partnership with management, to preeminence in their respective markets.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
11111 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 1127<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90025<br />
Phone: 310-267-1710<br />
Fax: 310-268-1712<br />
Email: info@celeritypartners.com<br />
Website: http://www.celeritypartners.com/<br />
Founded 1995<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $250 million<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Diversified<br />
Century Park <strong>Capital</strong> Partners, L.P.<br />
Description:<br />
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Century Park <strong>Capital</strong> Partners, L.P. is an independently organized and operated private<br />
investment fund focused on making long-term private equity investments in middle<br />
market companies:<br />
Contact Info:<br />
1930 Century Park West<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90067<br />
Phone: 310-712-6580<br />
Fax: 310-712-6585<br />
Email: mjelenko@cpclp.com<br />
Website: http://www.centuryparkcapital.com/<br />
Founded 2000<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $108 million<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Aerospace/Defense<br />
• Chemicals & Materials<br />
• Consumers<br />
• Distribution/Retailing<br />
• Education<br />
• Industrial Products<br />
• Other Manufacturing<br />
• Other Services<br />
Chanin <strong>Capital</strong> Partners<br />
Contact Info:<br />
11100 Santa Monica Boulevard, 8 th Floor<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90025<br />
Phone: 310-445-4010<br />
Fax: 310-445-4028<br />
Email: lbrownstein@chanin.com<br />
Website: http://www.chanin.com/<br />
Founded 1996<br />
Type of Firm: Investment Bank<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Diversified<br />
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Clarity Partners, L.P.<br />
Description:<br />
Clarity Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm focused exclusively on<br />
investments in communications, emerging media and related technologies.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
100 North Crescent Drive<br />
Beverly Hills, Ca 90210<br />
Phone: 310-432-0100<br />
Fax: 310-432-5000<br />
Email: info@claritypartnes.net<br />
Website: http://www.claritypartners.net/<br />
Founded 2000<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $1000 million<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Internet & Online Services<br />
• Media & Publishing<br />
• Telecommunications<br />
Clearstone <strong>Venture</strong> Partners<br />
Description:<br />
Founded in 1998, Clearstone <strong>Venture</strong> Partners (formerly idea lab <strong>Capital</strong> Partners) is an<br />
independent venture capital firm with nearly half a billion dollars under management.<br />
With offices in <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> and Menlo Park, California, Clearstone invests in early stage<br />
technology companies in the areas of software and communications.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
1351 4 th Street, 4 th Floor<br />
Santa Monica, Ca 90401<br />
Phone: 310-460-7900<br />
Fax: 310-460-7901<br />
Website: http://www.clearstonevp.com<br />
Founded 1998<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $450 million<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
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Investment Industries:<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers &Peripherals<br />
Colony <strong>Capital</strong>, LLC<br />
Description:<br />
Colony <strong>Capital</strong>, LLC is a private, international investment firm focusing primarily on real<br />
estate-related assets and operating companies.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1200<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90067<br />
Phone: 310-282-8820<br />
Fax: 310-282-8808<br />
Email: dparsky@colonyinc.com<br />
Website: http://www.colonyinc.com<br />
Founded 1991<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Real Estate<br />
Digital Coast <strong>Venture</strong>s Corporation<br />
Description:<br />
Digital Coast <strong>Venture</strong>s is an investment vehicle focused on later-stage, value-base<br />
investments.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 400<br />
Santa Monica, Ca 90401<br />
Phone: 310-260-6006<br />
Fax: 310-260-6095<br />
Email: info@digialcoastpartners.com<br />
Website: http://www.digitalcoastventures.com<br />
Founded 2000<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $34 million<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
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Investment Industries:<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Electronics<br />
• Internet & Online Services<br />
DynaFund <strong>Venture</strong>s<br />
Description:<br />
DynaFund <strong>Venture</strong>s is a venture firm with $220M under management and is<br />
headquartered in <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca with branch offices in the Bay Area and outside<br />
Washington DC. The fund focuses its investment primarily in early stage information<br />
technology firms, and its core industry investment sectors are communications,<br />
electronics, photonics, internet services and software.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
21515 Hawthorn Blvd., Suite 1200<br />
Torrance, Ca 90503<br />
Phone: 310-543-5477<br />
Fax: 310-543-8733<br />
Email: Info@dynafundventures.com<br />
Website: http://www.dynafundventures.com<br />
Founded 1999<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $220 million<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Electronics<br />
EastWest <strong>Venture</strong> Group<br />
Description:<br />
EastWest <strong>Venture</strong>Group is a $250 million venture fund focused on early-stage<br />
investments in digital media infrastructure, platforms, and services that anticipate<br />
persistent and pervasive packet connectivity.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
10900 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 950<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90024<br />
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Phone: 310-209-6150<br />
Fax: 310-209-6160<br />
Email: contact@eastwestvg.com<br />
Website: http://www.eastwestvg.vom<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $250 million<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Media & Publishing<br />
Entertainment Media <strong>Venture</strong>s, LLC.<br />
Description:<br />
Entertainment Media <strong>Venture</strong>s LLC is a seed- and early-stage venture capital firm<br />
focusing on technology, traditional media and new media investments.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
12233 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 340<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90064<br />
Phone: 310-826-1400<br />
Fax: 310-826-1405<br />
Website: http://www.emventures.com/<br />
Founded 2000<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Internet & Online Services<br />
• Media & Publishing<br />
• Telecommunications<br />
Finaventures<br />
Contact Info:<br />
3000 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 1022<br />
Santa Monica, Ca 90405<br />
Phone: 310-399-5011<br />
Fax: 310-452-5492<br />
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Email: info@finaventures.com<br />
Website: http://www.finaventures.com/<br />
Founded 2000<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Electronics<br />
Freeman Spogli & Co.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
11100 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1900<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90025<br />
Phone: 310-444-1822<br />
Fax: 310-444-1870<br />
Email: Info@freemanspogli.com<br />
Website: http://www.freemanspogli.com/<br />
Founded 1983<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $2045 million<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• <strong>Business</strong> Services<br />
• Communications<br />
• Consumers<br />
• Distribution/Retailing<br />
• Education<br />
• Environment<br />
• Financial Services<br />
• Food Processing<br />
• Healthcare/Medical<br />
• Media & Publishing<br />
• Pharmaceuticals<br />
• Real Estate<br />
• Transportation<br />
Fulcrum <strong>Capital</strong> Group, LLC.<br />
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Contact Info:<br />
300 Corporate Pointe, Suite 380<br />
Culver City, Ca 90230<br />
Phone: 310-645-1271<br />
Fax: 310-645-1272<br />
Email: info@fulcrumventures.com<br />
Website: http://www.fulcrumventures.com<br />
Founded 1977<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $40 million<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• <strong>Business</strong> Services<br />
• Consumers<br />
• Other Manufacturing<br />
Funk <strong>Venture</strong>s, Inc.<br />
Description:<br />
A <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> firm with a primary focuses on technology, education, entertainment<br />
and real estate.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
22048 Sherman Way, Suite 304<br />
Canoga Park, Ca 91303<br />
Phone: 818-716-0413<br />
Fax: 818-716-0834<br />
Email: info@funkventures.com<br />
Website: http://www.funkventures.com/<br />
Founded 2000<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $42 million<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Education<br />
• Entertainment<br />
• Internet & Online Services<br />
• Real Estate<br />
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GKM <strong>Venture</strong> Partners<br />
Description:<br />
Located in <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> GKM <strong>Venture</strong>s is a venture capital firm investing in<br />
communications, software and digital media enabling technologies. We invest in early<br />
through later-stage companies located in the southwestern United States.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
11150 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 825<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90025<br />
Phone: 310-268-2610<br />
Fax: 310-268-0870<br />
Email: info@gkmventures.com<br />
Website: http://www.gkmventures.com/<br />
Founded 2000<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $20 million<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Entertainment<br />
• Internet & Online Services<br />
• Media & Publishing<br />
GRP Partners<br />
Description:<br />
GRP Partners founded in 1996 and based in <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> and London, makes private<br />
equity investments in start-up and early-stage technology companies in the United States<br />
and Europe. We have approximately $650 million under management.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1630<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90067<br />
Phone: 310-785-5100<br />
Fax: 310-785-5111<br />
Email: la@grpvc.com<br />
Website: http://www.grpvc.com/<br />
Founded 1996<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $650 million<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
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Hitachi Corporate <strong>Venture</strong>s Catalyst Fund<br />
Description:<br />
The Hitachi Corporate <strong>Venture</strong> Catalyst (CVC) Fund is the venture capital arm for<br />
Hitachi, Ltd’s global corporate family. The CVC Fund provides investment capital and<br />
arranges strategic business relationships for companies which target emerging growth<br />
markets that align with Hitachi’s business strategies.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
750 Central Expressway, MS 3201<br />
Santa Clara, Ca 95050-2627<br />
Phone: 408-970-7138<br />
Fax: 408-988-1655<br />
Email: info@cvc.hitachi.com<br />
Website: http://www.hitachi.com/cvc<br />
Founded 2000<br />
Type of Firm: Corporate Subsidiary<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Biotechnology<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Electronics<br />
• Internet & Online Services<br />
Huntington Holdings, Inc.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
633 West 5 th Street, Suite 6780<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90071<br />
Phone: 213-617-1500<br />
Fax: 213-617-2325<br />
Email: mail@hunthold.com<br />
Website: http://www.hunthold.com/<br />
Founded 1987<br />
Type of Firm: Investment Bank<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Diversified<br />
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Idealflow Angel Fund LLC.<br />
Description:<br />
Idealflow itself is primarily an angel fund looking to provide investment capital. But it is<br />
also uniquely positioned to offer extra value to entrepreneurs over and above investment<br />
of funds should a start-up company desire such.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
317 S. Rexford Drive, Suite 306<br />
Beverly Hills, Ca 90212<br />
Phone: 310-277-3336<br />
Fax: 310-995-9006<br />
Email: info@idealflowfund.com<br />
Website: http://www.idealflowfund.com/<br />
Founded 2000<br />
Type of Firm: Angel Investor<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Biotechnology<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Internet & Online Services<br />
• Telecommunications<br />
ITU <strong>Venture</strong>s<br />
Description:<br />
ITU <strong>Venture</strong>s is the premier on-campus venture capital firm that invests in and develops<br />
seed-stage technology ventures emerging from the nation’s leading graduate schools.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
9250 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100<br />
Beverly Hills, Ca 90212<br />
Phone: 310-777-5900<br />
Fax: 310-777-5901<br />
Email: info@itu.com<br />
Website: http://www.itu.com/<br />
Founded 2000<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
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• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Electronics<br />
• Healthcare/Medical<br />
• Internet & Online Services<br />
• Telecommunications<br />
J.F. Shea <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong><br />
Description:<br />
Our investments in private start-up companies have grown into such industry leaders as<br />
Compaq Computer Corporation and Altera Corp, Brocade Corp and Exodus Corp, Inc.<br />
Today, our investments span the nation, from Silicon Valley in Northern California to the<br />
eastern United States.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
655 Brea Canyon Road, P.O. Box 489<br />
Walnut, Ca 91788-0489<br />
Phone: 909-594-9500<br />
Fax: 909-594-0935<br />
Email: investments@jfshea.com<br />
Website: http://www.jfshea.com/<br />
Founded 1968<br />
Type of Firm: Corporate Subsidiary<br />
Kline Hawkes & Co.<br />
Description:<br />
With over $400 million under management, Kline Hawkes & Co. invests primarily in<br />
mid-stage venture deals in the western US. Our typical investment range is $3 - $10m.<br />
The firm’s primary areas of investment focus are: communications infrastructure,<br />
Enterprise Software and Services, <strong>Business</strong> Services and Outsourcing deals.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
11726 San Vicente Boulevard, Suite 300<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90049<br />
Phone: 310-442-4700<br />
Fax: 310-443-4707<br />
Email: info@klinehawkes.com<br />
Website: http://www.klinehawkes.com/<br />
Founded 1995<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $400 million<br />
Type of Firm: Small <strong>Business</strong> Investment Company<br />
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Investment Industries:<br />
• <strong>Business</strong> Services<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Healthcare/Medical<br />
• Internet & Online Services<br />
• Telecommunications<br />
• Transportation<br />
Leonard Green & Partners, L.P.<br />
Description:<br />
Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. is a merchant and investment banking firm that invests in<br />
a diversified portfolio of established companies.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
11111 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 2000<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90025<br />
Phone: 310-954-0444<br />
Fax: 310-954-0404<br />
Email: info@leonardgreen.com<br />
Website: http://www.leonardgreen.com/<br />
Founded: 1989<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $1800<br />
Type of Firm: Investment Bank<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Aerospace/Defense<br />
• <strong>Business</strong> Services<br />
• Communications<br />
• Consumers<br />
• Distribution/Retailing<br />
• Electronics<br />
• Food Processing<br />
• Industrial Products<br />
• Media & Publishing<br />
Levine Leichtman <strong>Capital</strong> Partners, Inc.<br />
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Description:<br />
Levine Leichtman <strong>Capital</strong> Partners provides capital for growth financings, restructurings,<br />
recapitalizations and management buyouts.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
335 North Maple Drive, Suite 240<br />
Beverly Hills, Ca 90210<br />
Phone: 310-275-5335<br />
Fax: 310-275-1441<br />
Email: info@llcp.com<br />
Website: http://www.llcp.com/<br />
Founded 1985<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $450 million<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Aerospace/Defense<br />
• <strong>Business</strong> Services<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Consumers<br />
• Distribution/Retailing<br />
• Electronics<br />
• Financial Services<br />
• Food Processing<br />
• Healthcare/Medical<br />
• Industrial Products<br />
• Real Estate<br />
• Telecommunications<br />
Millennium Hanson<br />
Contact Info:<br />
9551 Wilshire Boulevard<br />
Beverly Hills, Ca 90212<br />
Phone: 310-550-1995<br />
Fax: 310-550-8213<br />
Email: info@millhanson.com<br />
Website: http://www.millhanson.com/<br />
Founded 2000<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Myers <strong>Capital</strong> Partners, LLC<br />
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Description:<br />
Myers <strong>Capital</strong> Partners is a pioneer a specialty buy-side acquisition firm that focuses on<br />
two primary origination approaches: 1. Manager Driven Leveraged Build-Ups (“LBUs”)<br />
in partnership with LBO funds; 2. Strategic Add-on Acquisition Origination Programs for<br />
strategically growing existing portfolio companies for LBO funds.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
450 S. Marengo Ave.<br />
Pasadena, Ca 90266<br />
Phone: 626-568-1398<br />
Fax: 626-568-3352<br />
Email: erecords@myerscapitalpartners.com<br />
Website: http://www.myerscapitalpartners.com/<br />
Founded: 2001<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $50 million<br />
Type of Firm: Investment Bank<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Other Manufacturing<br />
Oaktree <strong>Capital</strong> Management, LLC<br />
Description:<br />
Oaktree <strong>Capital</strong> Management, LLC, is a U.S. – based investment management firm with<br />
more than $25 billion in assets under management in specialized investment strategies.<br />
These strategies include opportunistic real estate investments, domestic and European<br />
high yield, domestic, international and high income convertible securities, principal<br />
activities (for control), distressed debt, emerging markets and mezzanine debt.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
333 South Grand Avenue, 28 th Floor<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90071<br />
Phone: 213-830-6300<br />
Fax: 213-830-6293<br />
Email: mmcneill@oaktreecap.com<br />
Website: http://www.oaktreecap.com/<br />
Founded: 1995<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $25371<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
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• Diversified<br />
Omninet <strong>Capital</strong>, LLC<br />
Description:<br />
Omninet <strong>Capital</strong> is a venture capital firm focused on investments in the synergistic and<br />
converging fields of wireless communications and broadband infrastructure.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
9420 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 400<br />
Beverly Hills, Ca 90212<br />
Phone: 310-300-4100<br />
Fax: 310-300-4101<br />
Email: info@omninet.com<br />
Website: http://www.omninet.com/<br />
Founded: 2000<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Communications<br />
• Telecommunications<br />
P & M Investments<br />
Description:<br />
P & M Investments is a Nevada-based LLC whose primary goal is to make equity and<br />
other equity-related investments in small to mid-sized private businesses located in<br />
Southern California.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
9034 Sunset Blvd., Suite 250<br />
West Hollywood, Ca 90069<br />
Phone: 310-550-0147<br />
Fax: 310-388-3012<br />
Email: info@pminvest.com<br />
Website: http://www.pminvest.com/<br />
Founded 2002<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Pacific <strong>Venture</strong> Group, L.P.<br />
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Description:<br />
Pacific <strong>Venture</strong> Group was founded in 1995 as a privately held venture capital<br />
partnership focused exclusively on early and expansion stage companies with high<br />
growth and profit potential across all segments of healthcare.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
16830 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 244<br />
Encino, Ca 91436<br />
Phone: 818-990-4141<br />
Fax: 818-990-6556<br />
Email: lcrouch@pacven.com<br />
Website: http://www.pacven.com/<br />
Founded: 1995<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $210 million<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Internet & Online Services<br />
Palomar <strong>Venture</strong>s<br />
Description:<br />
Palomar <strong>Venture</strong>s, a Southern California venture capital firm with $300 million under<br />
management, invests in early-stage information technology companies. Palomar <strong>Venture</strong>s<br />
is currently focused in the strategic areas of infrastructure software, networking<br />
communications, next-gen storage and core solutions to make the enterprise more<br />
competitive.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 450<br />
Santa Monica, Ca 90401<br />
Phone: 310-260-6050<br />
Fax: 310-656-4150<br />
Email: jgauer@palomarventures.com<br />
Website: http://www.palomarventures.com/<br />
Founded: 1999<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $300 million<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
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Investment Industries:<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Electronics<br />
PCRS <strong>Capital</strong> Partners, LLC<br />
Description:<br />
PCRS <strong>Capital</strong> Partners, LLC was established by a private group of investors to provide<br />
seed money to “high tech” and “internet related” emerging growth companies.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
5325 E. Pacific Coast Highway<br />
Long Beach, Ca 90804<br />
Phone: 562-985-0564<br />
Fax: 562-498-7167<br />
Email: JohnWang@pcrscorp.com<br />
Website: http://www.pcrscorp.com/<br />
Founded: 2000<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• <strong>Business</strong> Services<br />
• Financial Services<br />
• Other Manufacturing<br />
Putnam Lovell <strong>Capital</strong> Partners, Inc.<br />
Description:<br />
Putnam Lovell <strong>Capital</strong> Partners Inc. is the private capital affiliate of Putnam Lovell<br />
Securities, Inc. <strong>Capital</strong> Partners was formed to provide growth capital to developing<br />
companies in the financial services industry.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
501 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 300<br />
Rolling Hills Estates, Ca 90274<br />
Phone: 310-750-3600<br />
Fax: 310-265-1920<br />
Email: <strong>Capital</strong>@PutnamLovell.com<br />
Website: http://www.putnamlovellcapital.com/<br />
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Founded: 1987<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $175 million<br />
Type of Firm: Corporate Subsidiary<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Internet & Online Services<br />
• Telecommunications<br />
Ridgestone Corporation<br />
Contact Info:<br />
10877 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2000<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90024<br />
Phone: 310-209-5300<br />
Fax: 310-209-0040<br />
Email: lmejia@ridgestonecorp.com<br />
Website: http://www.ridgestonecorp.com/<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Internet & Online Services<br />
• Media & Publishing<br />
• Telecommunications<br />
Rolling Oaks <strong>Capital</strong><br />
Description:<br />
Rolling Oaks is dedicated to meeting the early-stage capital needs of information<br />
technology companies.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
1501 Main Street, Suite 201<br />
Venice, Ca 90291<br />
Phone: 310-450-3131<br />
Fax: 310-450-5877<br />
Email: briancs@rollingoaks.net<br />
Website: http://www.rollingoaks.net/<br />
Founded: 1998<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $14 million<br />
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Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Rustic Canyon <strong>Venture</strong>s<br />
Description:<br />
Rustic Canyon <strong>Venture</strong>s is a $550 million venture capital fund investing in the new<br />
leaders of American business. Originally formed in 1999 as a TMCT <strong>Venture</strong>s, Rustic<br />
Canyon <strong>Venture</strong>s is one of the largest venture capital funds in Southern California.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
2425 Olympic Blvd, Suite 6050W<br />
Santa Monica, Ca 90404<br />
Phone: 310-998-8000<br />
Fax: 310-998-8001<br />
Email: info@rusticcanyon.com<br />
Website: http://www.rusticcanyon.com/<br />
Founded: 1999<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $550 million<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• <strong>Business</strong> Services<br />
• Chemicals & Materials<br />
• Communications<br />
• Consumers<br />
• Distribution/Retailing<br />
• Food Processing<br />
• Healthcare/Medical<br />
• Industrial Products<br />
• Media & Publishing<br />
• Pharmaceuticals<br />
• Transportation<br />
Saber <strong>Capital</strong>, LLC<br />
Description:<br />
Founded in 2000, Saber <strong>Capital</strong> provides Entrepreneurs with start-up capital, focus on a<br />
vision, operational expertise, and a significant network of people to execute on building a<br />
lasting business in the high technology arena.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
3020 Highland Avenue<br />
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Manhattan Beach, Ca 90266<br />
Phone: 310-649-0383<br />
Fax: 310-649-0384<br />
Website: http://www.sabercapital.com/<br />
Founded: 2000<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• <strong>Business</strong> Services<br />
• Consumers<br />
• Distribution/Retailing<br />
• Education<br />
• Food Processing<br />
• Healthcare/Medical<br />
• Industrial Products<br />
Seidler Equity Partners, LP<br />
Description:<br />
Seidler Equity Partners, LP is a private equity investment firm specializing in creating<br />
partnerships with visionary executives to build businesses.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
515 S. Figueroa St., Suite 1100<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90071<br />
Phone: 213-683-4551<br />
Fax: 213-624-0691<br />
Email: info@sepfunds.com<br />
Website: http://www.sepfunds.com/<br />
Founded: 2000<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $450 million<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• <strong>Business</strong> Services<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Internet & Online Services<br />
Shamrock Holdings, Inc.<br />
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Contact Info:<br />
4444 Lakeside Drive<br />
Burbank, Ca 91505<br />
Phone: 818-845-4444<br />
Fax: 818-559-7320<br />
Email: sca@shamrock.com<br />
Website: http://www.shamrock.com/<br />
Founded: 1978<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $1500 million<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Consumers<br />
• Entertainment<br />
• Healthcare/Medical<br />
• Pharmaceuticals<br />
Shelter <strong>Capital</strong> Partners, LLC<br />
Description:<br />
Shelter <strong>Capital</strong> Partners is a leading venture capital fund that invests in technology and<br />
technology-enabled business at all stages of development, with a focus on high value-add<br />
investing in Southern California high-tech companies that have the potential to become<br />
industry leaders. Areas of Investment focus include wireless and other communication<br />
technologies, enterprise application software and semiconductors.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
10880 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1850<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90024<br />
Phone: 310-234-2300<br />
Fax: 310-234-2329<br />
Website: http://www.sheltercap.com/<br />
Founded: 2000<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Internet & Online Services<br />
• Telecommunications<br />
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Smart Technology <strong>Venture</strong>s<br />
Description:<br />
Our focus is on innovators in wireless technologies, next generation telecommunications<br />
and networking infrastructure, primarily in Southern California, but we’re looking for<br />
innovative ideas at both the regional and national levels.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
1801 Century Park West, 5 th Floor<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90067<br />
Phone: 310-203-3800<br />
Fax: 310-203-3801<br />
Email: dnazarian@stv.com<br />
Website: http://www.stv.com/<br />
Founded: 1997<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $175 million<br />
Type of Firm: Small <strong>Business</strong> Investment Company<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Electronics<br />
• Telecommunications<br />
St. Cloud <strong>Capital</strong>, LLC<br />
Contact Info:<br />
10866 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1450<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, CA 90024<br />
Phone: 310-475-2700<br />
Fax: 310-475-0550<br />
Email: tng@stcloudcapital.com<br />
Website: http://www.stcloudcapital.com/<br />
Founded: 2001<br />
Type of Firm: Small <strong>Business</strong> Investment Company<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• <strong>Business</strong> Services<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Consumers<br />
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• Electronics<br />
• Favorites<br />
• Healthcare/Medical<br />
• Industrial Products<br />
• Internet & Online Services<br />
• Pharmaceuticals<br />
• Telecommunications<br />
Steamboat <strong>Venture</strong>s, LLC<br />
Contact Info:<br />
3601 West Olive Avenue, Suite 501<br />
Burbank, Ca 91505<br />
Phone: 818-566-7400<br />
Fax: 818-566-7490<br />
Email: svmail@steamboatvc.com<br />
Website: http://www.steamboatvc.com/<br />
Founded: 2000<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Education<br />
• Electronics<br />
• Healthcare/Medical<br />
• Industrial Products<br />
• Internet & Online Services<br />
Stone Canyon <strong>Venture</strong> Partners, LP<br />
Description:<br />
Stone Canyon <strong>Venture</strong> Partners, LP was launched in January 2001 as the venture<br />
investment vehicle for the <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>-based Davis family and a select group of<br />
institutional and individual investors. Established as an SBIC fund, Stone Canyon seeks<br />
to make equity investments in early-stage companies with high growth prospects.<br />
Additionally, the fund also looks to invest opportunistically in alter round financings of<br />
companies with good “strategic” fits.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
2122 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 2800<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90067<br />
Phone: 310-551-2250<br />
Fax: 310-551-0591<br />
Email: info@stonecanyonvp.com<br />
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Website: http://www.stonecanyonvp.com/<br />
Founded: 2001<br />
Type of Firm: Small <strong>Business</strong> Investment Company<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Diversified<br />
SunAmerica <strong>Venture</strong>s<br />
Description:<br />
SunAmerica <strong>Venture</strong>s is an $850 million information technology venture fund<br />
headquartered in <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, California with an office in Menlo Park, California. The<br />
Fund primarily invests in three sectors: communications infrastructure, enterprise<br />
software/hardware and semiconductors/photonics.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
1 SunAmerica Center, 37 th Floor<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90067<br />
Phone: 310-772-6000<br />
Fax: 310-772-6705<br />
Email: bp@sunamerica.com<br />
Website: http://www.sunamericavc.com/<br />
Founded: 1997<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $850 million<br />
Type of Firm: Corporate Subsidiary<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Internet & Online Services<br />
TCW/Crescent Mezzanine, LLC<br />
Description:<br />
We invest in subordinated debt and equity securities to facilitate leveraged transactions<br />
including: management buyouts, acquisitions, refinancings, recapitalizations and growth<br />
financings.<br />
Contact Info:<br />
11100 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 2000<br />
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<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90025<br />
Phone: 310-235-5900<br />
Fax: 310-235-5967<br />
Email: mark.attanasio@tcw.com<br />
Website: http://www.mezzanine.com/<br />
Founded: 1991<br />
<strong>Capital</strong> Managed: US $3000 million<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industries:<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
• Internet & Online Services<br />
• Telecommunications<br />
TI <strong>Capital</strong><br />
Contact Info:<br />
9200 Sunset Blvd., Penthouse 2<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, Ca 90069<br />
Phone: 310-246-9666<br />
Fax: 310-556-4636<br />
Email: info@ticapital.com<br />
Website: http://www.ticapital.com/<br />
Type of Firm: Private <strong>Venture</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> Firm<br />
Investment Industry:<br />
• Communications<br />
• Computers & Peripherals<br />
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