We believe our long-term orientation and value-added approach to venture investing distinguish us from most other firms in our industry. Some of our key value-added functions include:

• Assistance with Financing. We assist in meeting the company's financing needs by providing capital, by advising our portfolio companies on financial structures and strategy, and by tapping into our extensive network of investor contacts.
• Strategic Counsel. We use the strengths of our team in management consulting, accounting and finance to assist management with strategic decisions. We provide additional assistance in other areas where the entrepreneurs feel we can contribute.
• Introductions to Key Organizations and Individuals. We leverage our strong, global relationships in the financial, media, research, and corporate communities to create successful, sustainable and market-innovating businesses.
• Assistance with Operations and Process Improvement. We attempt to perfect business practices such that our portfolio companies are highly efficient and competitive. We place special emphasis on sales (to ensure that we have clients) and service (to ensure that clients are satisfied and that our reputation is strong enough to allow us to easily secure new business).
• Assistance with Recruiting. We assist our portfolio companies in building their management team and Board of Directors.