Investors
Anteryon International BV has an extensive track record in micro-optic technologies, specifically lenses and laser modules, established and profitable business and solid customer base of 25 years under Philips. Privately owned since 2006. The shareholders consists of Private Investors, Management & Key Advisors and Private Equity.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm Ventures was launched in the United States in November 2000 with an initial US $500 million allocation. Qualcomm Ventures' aim is to support Qualcomm's mission of enabling and fostering 3G CDMA and wireless Internet markets through strategic investments in privately owned startup ventures. These strategic investments include companies focusing on wireless communication technologies and products serving consumer, enterprise and vertical markets worldwide.
Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on CDMA and other advanced technologies. Headquarted in San Diego, California Qualcomm is included in the S&P 100 Index, the S&P 500 index and is a 2010 FORTUNE® company.
About BNP Paribas Private Equity
BNP Paribas Private Equity brings together the third party private equity teams of BNP Paribas Investment Partners. As of September 2008 this activity has EUR 817 million of assets under management, spread out over five different types of vehicles: funds of funds and investment management mandates, innovation funds (FCPI), local investment funds (FIP "ISF"), unlisted small cap funds and feeder funds. The asset management activities are supported by (i) a strategy and development arm dedicated to the creation of new activities both in and outside France using BNPP IP's global network, and (ii) a comprehensive fund administration service.
About Quest for Growth
Quest for Growth focuses on European technology-based growth companies in a broad range of industrial sectors such as information technology, semiconductors, telecommunications, software, electronics, cleantech, biotechnology, medical devices, health-care and new materials. Quest for Growth was the first Privak in Belgium and is an investment company listed on the continuous market of Euronext Brussels.The Privak, created by Royal Decree of April 18th 1997, is an investment vehicle, specially tailored to provide a suitable framework for investments in private equity and in growth companies. The Privak "Quest for Growth" is managed by Quest Management NV.
About Mentha Capital
Mentha Capital is a Dutch independent investment firm focused on investments in smaller midsize companies that show clear opportunities for growth and efficiency improvements, companies whose full potential is not being achieved or that offer significant scope for (international) expansion. Mentha Capital is backed by a selected group of highly committed investors with a longer-term investment horizon. All members of the Mentha Capital team have worked outside the private equity industry and combine skills and a vast experience in private equity, corporate and entrepreneurial settings.
About BOM
The BOM (Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij) was founded in 1983 by the ministry of economic affairs and the province of Noord-Brabant. Their mission and task is to create opportunities for Brabant by strengthening the economic grow and innovation force. The BOM provides companies the support they really need, bij organising and participating. Besides this the BOM shares knowledge and experience with the local authority and other organisations, so that they can all work together to create a fertile invest environment.
