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IllinoisVENTURES
IllinoisVENTURES is a seed and early-stage
technology investment firm focused on research-derived companies
in information technologies, physical sciences and life sciences,
with a particular emphasis on those deriving from regional
research institutions and federal laboratories. Current investments
reflect targeted practice areas in energy, device physics,
advanced materials, biotechnology, medical devices and instrumentation,
homeland security, and software. IllinoisVENTURES works with
inventors & entrepreneurs to mold concepts, vision, intellectual
property, sweat and passion into breakthrough, high-growth
companies, and was recently named by Entrepreneur magazine
to its 2005 list of the top 100 venture capital firms nationally
for entrepreneurs.
www.IllinoisVENTURES.com
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DFJ Mercury
DFJ Mercury is a seed and early-stage venture capital firm. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, DFJ Mercury invests in compelling and novel start-ups in the information technology, advanced materials and bioscience sectors. DFJ Mercury focuses on opportunities emanating out of Texas and targeted regional tech clusters in the Mid- and Southwest. DFJ Mercury has extensive experience and strong relationships with technology transfer offices, and appreciates hard science with solid intellectual property. The Firm has a particular focus on university spin-outs and incubation, often investing prior to a business plan or management team being formed. DFJ Mercury is an active partner in the DFJ Global Network of venture capital funds. For more information, please visit www.dfjmercury.com |