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Saleslogix

SalesLogix is the leading CRM solution for small to medium-sized businesses worldwide.

Public (SLGX)
SandForce, Inc.

SandForce, Inc., is transforming data storage by pioneering the use of standard Flash memory in enterprise, client and industrial computing applications with its innovative SSD (Solid State Drive) Processors.

Acquired by LSI
Sensage

SenSage works with Global 2000 customers who need to store event data to comply with evolving federal and industry regulations.

Acquired by KEYW Corporation
ShopKeep POS

ShopKeep POS is an iPad point of sale system in the cloud, helping retailers make smarter business decisions.

Private  |  New York, NY
Shym Technology

Shym Technology was a pioneer Internet e-commerce application security products.

Acquired by EMC (EMC)
SiliconOptix

Silicon Optix is a leader in programmable, high performance video processing and unique and proprietary geometry processing IC solutions delivering Hollywood Quality Video (HQV).

Acquired
SilverRail Technologies, Inc.

SilverRail has built the first global rail platform to consolidate the world's rail ticketing system, making passenger rail travel as easy to book as airline tickets.

Private  |  Woburn, MA
SkillSlate

SkillSlate connects consumers with trusted individual service providers who charge a fraction of the price of established companies.

Acquired by TaskRabbit
Skybox Imaging

Skybox Imaging is revolutionizing the use of satellite imagery and derived information products to improve the profitability of companies operating in the global economy and the welfare of societies around the world.

Private  |  Mountain View, CA
SOASTA, Inc.

SOASTA is a leading provider of test automation solutions for Web applications and services.

Private  |  Mountain View, CA
Sopherion

Sopherion is a therapeutics platform company initially focused on cancer.

Private  |  Princeton, NJ
Spectrian

Spectrian designs, manufactures and markets high-power radio frequency amplifiers for the global wireless communication industry.

Public. Acquired by REMEC (REMC)
Spine Wave

Spine Wave is committed to the development and delivery of high-quality innovative medical devices for the treatment of spinal disorders.

Private  |  Shelton, CT
SuccessFactors

SuccessFactors is the global leader in on-demand performance and talent management solutions.

Public (SFSF). Acquired by SAP
Suiza Foods

Suiza Foods manufactures and distributes dairy products in the United States.

Public. Merged with Dean Foods Company (DF)
Switchfly, Inc.

Switchfly is a global software-as-a-service provider that helps travel companies, loyalty programs and financial services institutions engage with their highest value customers.

Private  |  San Francisco, CA
Sync Research

Sync Research is a premier provider of advanced SAN wide area networking products.

Public. Acquired by Entrada Networks (ESAN.OB)
Synchronicity

Synchronicity develops software to improve the integrated circuit design process.

Public. Acquired by MatrixOne (MONE)
Tacit Networks

Tacit Networks became one of the world’s leading provider of WAN Optimization technology for Wide Area File Services (WAFS).

Acquired by Packeteer (PKTR)
Talena

Talena is a revolutionary storage and archiving solution for Big Data environments.

Private  |  Sunnyvale, CA
Tallan

Tallan has developed advanced, business-critical IT software solutions since “client-server” and “object-oriented” were concepts.

Acquired by CMGI (CMGI)
techTribe Networks

techTribe is India’s leading career networking portal.

Private  |  India
The RealReal

The RealReal is the fastest growing luxury consignment site for designer apparel and accessories.

Private  |  Sausalito, CA
Theraclone Sciences

Theraclone Sciences harnesses the power of the human immune system to treat cancer and infectious diseases.

Private  |  Seattle, WA
Tobira Therapeutics, Inc

Tobira develops novel drugs to help in the treatment of HIV and AIDS.

Private  |  Manalapan, NJ
Transcend Medical, Inc.

Transcend is focused on treating glaucoma with a minimally invasive procedure that is effective, well-tolerated and safe.

Private  |  Menlo Park, CA
Tremor Video

Tremor Video is the largest pure-play online video ad network.

Private  |  New York, NY
TriQuint Semiconductor

TriQuint Semiconductor supplies high-performance modules and components to the world’s leading communications companies.

Public (TQNT)

News

DIGITAL MEDIA

May 22, 2013
Zoosk Reports Record Revenue in Q1 2013

May 17, 2013
Going Solo (Loylty Rewardz

May 16, 2013
ZOOSK CEO KISS AND TELL

May 16, 2013
Kabam on CNBC News

May 15, 2013
adverCar Drivers are What Gladwell Calls 'Mavens' - the Information Specialists

COMM + MOBILITY

May 17, 2013
Small Telecom 'Disruptors' Defying the Odds (LiveU News)

May 7, 2013
Xirrus Delivers on the Promise of Enterprise Mobility With New Products That Unite the Wired and Wireless Network, Offering Fast Deployment and Consistent Application Performance

April 19, 2013
Xirrus Wireless Networks are Becoming Crucial for Sports Stadiums

March 7, 2013
Leading Spanish Media including El Pais Turns to LIVE Audiovisual for LiveU's Video-over-Cellular Solutions

February 26, 2013
N-trig Launches DuoSense® Pen2 Family for Smartphones, Tablets and Ultrabooks

ENTERPRISE

May 2, 2013
iYogi launches cloud CRM service for remote PC support

April 30, 2013
ShopKeep POS Wins Technology Innovation of the Year Award from Electronic Transactions Association

April 30, 2013
Announcing the 2013 OnDemand 100 Top Private Companies (Soasta)

April 10, 2013
“Comp” crowdsourcer CompStak secures $4.5M in new funding

April 9, 2013
Plots & Ploys: Hole-Sale Real Estate (CompStak)

CLEAN TECH

May 14, 2013
Altera to Deliver Breakthrough Power Solutions for FPGAs with Acquisition of Power Technology Innovator Enpirion

April 4, 2013
Enstorage Goes Live with A 50 KW, Grid Connected HBr Flow Battery

February 27, 2013
Enpirion Wins Top Honor at embedded world 2013

December 13, 2012
Enpirion Expands Executive Team to Drive its Leadership in Enterprise Server Power Market

December 4, 2012
Enpirion and Digi-Key Corporation Announce Global Distribution Agreement

BIOPHARMACEUTICALS

April 19, 2013
Civitas Therapeutics Announces Positive Phase 2 Clinical Results for CVT-301, an Inhaled L-dopa for Parkinson’s Disease

April 11, 2013
Chimerix Rings The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell

April 4, 2013
VaxInnate Awarded U.S. Government Grant to Develop Dengue Vaccine

April 1, 2013
RTP drug firm Chimerix looks to raise up to $105M in its IPO

March 25, 2013
Novira Therapeutics Completes $25 Million Series A Financing

MEDICAL DEVICES

May 13, 2013
European study shows positive results for inlay in emmetropic presbyopic patients (ReVision Optics)

April 10, 2013
Relievant Medsystems Achieves Completion of Interim Safety Data Analysis of Intracept in SMART Pivotal Study and Expands Senior Leadership Team

March 25, 2013
Canaan Partners leads $9m Series B round for Minimally Invasive Devices

February 28, 2013
Transcend Medical Completes Enrollment in Landmark Glaucoma Study Evaluating the CyPass® Micro-Stent 

November 13, 2012
Transcend Medical Announces 12-Month European Study Results of the CyPass Micro-Stent(R) at AAO 2012

DIAGNOSTICS

October 1, 2012
LiveU makes the connection

August 25, 2012
Blurb at Clerkenwell Design Week

August 13, 2012
DSI Launches PhysioTel™ Digital: The First Fully-Digital Telemetry System for Large Animal Physiologic Monitoring

November 30, 2011
Data Sciences International Appoints New CEO to Lead Market Expansion Plans

September 10, 2009
Cylex, Inc. Appoints Brad L. Stewart as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board