David W. Arpi

National Semiconductor Corp. develops and manufactures analog intensive and mixed-signal integrated circuits. The firm’s product portfolio includes power management circuits, audio and operational amplifiers, analog-to-digital or digital-to-analog converters, communication interface circuits, lighting and display circuits, adaptive voltage scaling circuits, and radio frequency integrated circuits, as well as power references, regulators, and switches. The company was founded by Arie Brish on June 29, 1959 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Sybase, Inc. engages in the development and provision of mobile and wireless software solutions for data integration. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in San Ramon, CA.

Versata, Inc. develops business management software solutions. It offers professional, training, online, and contact support services. It also offers business and vertical solutions. The company was founded on August 27, 1991 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Axiom Microdevices, Inc. manufactures amplifiers for the cellular telephone market. The company was founded by Ichiro Aoki, Scott Kee & Ali Hajimiri in April 2002 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Advasense, Inc. manufactures imaging and sensor products and equipment. The company was founded by Gideon Barak, Vladimir Koifman and Nathan Baron in 2004 and is headquartered in Raanana, Israel.

Exclara, Inc. provides fabless semiconductor devices. It provides integrated-circuit and module-based solutions to system designers and manufacturers for delivering and managing power to LED light engines over a variety of applications and form factors. Its target markets include residential, commercial, and industrial or outdoor. The company was founded by Anatoly Shteynberg and Harry Rodriguez in June 2004 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Transparency Software, Inc. provides information policy management solutions. It develops software for SQL queries related to enterprise processes including searching and retrieving business information from large databases. The company was founded by Rani Cohen, Amir Rubin, and Eyal Rubin in 2004 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

QuickSilver Technology is the leading developer of adaptive computing IC technologies for high-performance computing products that require low-power consumption, low cost, and architecture flexibility, such as handheld, mobile, and wireless devices. The IC architecture is the Adaptive Computing Machine (ACM). Adaptive computing empowers OEM/ODM designers with the ability to develop ICs with custom-silicon capability in weeks or months versus years while enabling faster time to market, reduced development costs, and the ability to focus on innovating and developing intellectual property (IP).

Part of Microchip Technology, Inc., Altos Semiconductor, Inc. develops temperature sensing and thermal management products for the computer, peripheral, and industrial market. Altos Semiconductor was acquired by Micrel, Inc. on December 17, 1999 for $1.80 million.

Part of Leyard Optoelectronic Co., Ltd., Tzero, Inc. is a company that provides an innovative liquidity platform for private companies and assets. The company is based in Chicago, IL. The company offers institutional-grade solutions for issuers looking to digitize their capital table through blockchain technology and trade on a regulated alternative trading system. Tzero democratizes access to private assets by providing a simple, automated, and efficient trading venue to broker-dealers, institutions, and investors. Saum Noursalehi has been the CEO of the company since 2018. Tzero was acquired by Clarity Visual Systems, Inc., part of Leyard Optoelectronic Co., Ltd. from July 19, 2006 on February 08, 2000.

VentureTech Alliance LLC (VentureTech Alliance) is a venture capital firm founded in 2001. The firm is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Abound Logic, Inc. designs and develops software products. The company was founded by Frederic Reblewski and Olivier Lepape in 1993 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Powervation Ltd. provides energy-efficient solutions for power systems. The company was founded by Karl-Heinz Rinne and Eamon O'Malley in January 2006 and is headquartered in Blackrock, Ireland.

Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. provides water utility services. It also provides potable and irrigation water, as well as wastewater treatment services. The company serves homes and businesses in and around the Southwest Florida city of Bonita Springs. Bonita Springs Utilities was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Bonita Springs, FL.