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Azure Capital Partners

The Azure team brings unique experience and knowledge that bridges the gap between the operating requirements of a start-up and the strategic realities facing companies that aspire to become large platform providers. Through the Azure Neural Network, Azure delivers deep access to a broad network network of very senior industry executives from the largest technology companies. Azure investors include over 180 senior executives such as founders, CEOs, CTOs, and executive vice presidents, nine leading technology companies, leading investment banks, and legal partnerships. Azure harnesses the power of this network to help its portfolio companies succeed. For more information, visit www.azurecap.com.

Adobe Ventures

For the past 19 years, Adobe Systems has been at the forefront of the software and Internet revolution — spawning new markets for supporting technologies and inspiring entrepreneurs. Continuing in this tradition, Adobe formally launched a targeted venture capital partnership in 1994 with Granite Ventures, LLC (formerly H&Q Venture Associates) to invest in innovative companies strategic to Adobe's business. The strength and experience of Adobe, partnered with the endorsement and investing experience of Granite Ventures, makes the Adobe Ventures funding model unique, and allows the entrepreneur access to additional resources within one program. For more information, visit www.adobe.com.

Granite Ventures

Building on a foundation of experience and partnerships, Granite Ventures is a leading early-stage venture capital firm focused on investment opportunities in two sectors, communications and software, where they have deep specialized knowledge and significant industry and investment expertise. Based in San Francisco, Granite manages over $650 million in committed venture capital and has invested in over 70 private companies in the software and communications sectors. In addition to Granite Ventures, L.P., a $150 million fund raised in December 2000, Granite manages a series of venture capital funds in dedicated partnerships with Adobe Systems Incorporated, Texas Instruments Incorporated. For more information, visit www.granitevc.com.

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Since 1971, the partners of Lightspeed have focused on helping early-stage entrepreneurs build large, sustainable enterprises. Lightspeed Venture Partners has $2.3 billion under management and is currently investing its eighth fund. Their investment team has contributed strong operational and sector expertise to market leaders such as AirGate PCS, Brocade, Ciena, Electronics for Imaging, FedEx, Informatica, Kiva Software and Phone.com, working closely with these companies throughout the early stages of their business development lifecycles. Because Lightspeed focuses on investments in specific sectors within software and networking, our portfolio companies are able to tap into Lightspeed's specialized industry knowledge and deep global network of relationships. For more information, visit www.lightspeedvc.com.

Cipio Partners

Cipio Partners is a leading investment management firm in the secondary direct market. Founded in mid-2003, Cipio Partners manages an international portfolio of early and later-stage venture capital and mid-market investments out of offices in Munich, London and San Jose, CA. Further information is available on the Internet at www.cipiopartners.com.