Investors

Plextronics' investors know conductive polymers — the technology and the commercial promise.  Beyond the money they invest, they provide crucial knowledge and experience to the company, and are actively involved in the strategic direction of Plextronics.  We have funding from many investors, including:

Solvay is an international chemical and pharmaceutical group with headquarters in Brussels.  It employs some 29,000 people in 50 countries.  In 2006, its consolidated sales amounted to EUR 9.4 billion, generated by its three sectors of activity: Chemicals, Plastics and Pharmaceuticals.  Solvay is listed on the Euronext stock exchange in Brussels.  Details are available at www.solvay.com.       

Applied Ventures, LLC, a subsidiary of Applied Materials, Inc., invests in early stage companies with high growth potential pursuing technologies that are complementary to Applied Materials' core business and can stimulate the growth of applications for semiconductors, flat panel displays and related products and services. Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in Nanomanufacturing Technology™ solutions with a broad portfolio of innovative equipment, service and software products for the fabrication of semiconductor chips, flat panel displays, solar photovoltaic cells, flexible electronics and energy efficient glass. For more information, visit www.appliedmaterials.com.

Firelake Strategic Technology Fund invests in energy technology, communications technology and materials companies. The Fund is focused on finding groundbreaking proprietary technology directed to large markets with world class management. The Fund, which is based in Palo Alto, California, has investments in communications, photovoltaics, water, biofuels and materials technology companies. To learn more, go to www.firelakecapital.com.

Birchmere Ventures is a leading Mid-Atlantic venture capital firm with more than $160 million under management.  The fund has a successful track record of investing in and building early-stage technology and life sciences companies.

Collectively, our Partners have more than 100 years of experience originating, negotiating, and managing successful private equity investments within the technology and life sciences industries. We have established a reputation for selecting highly promising young companies, nurturing their development, expanding their network and financing sources, and building successful businesses.  Our deep domain expertise and hands-on approach are key reasons that leading entrepreneurs choose to partner with us.  As company founders and entrepreneurs ourselves, we know firsthand what it takes to build a successful company. To learn more, visit www.birchmerevc.com.

Draper Triangle Venturesis the premier source of funding for technology start-up companies in the Pennsylvania and Ohio region. As the Midwest-based fund of Draper Fisher Jurvetson, the leader in seed and early-stage venture capital, Draper Triangle Ventures offers its entrepreneurs and investors a host of benefits that remain unrivaled in today’s growing industry.

Our Managers have significant experience in founding, cultivating and investing in early stage technology companies. With our roots planted firmly in the Draper Network, we have access to the tremendous benefits afforded by the cooperation of 16 venture firms, 25 funds, approximately $3.5 billion in capital commitments, unparalleled resources and the global reach of powerful relationships throughout the world.

Draper Triangle focuses on early and seed stage investing with most initial investments ranging from $250,000 to $3 million for first rounds.  Our strategy is to follow our winning companies with additional capital to meet second or third round needs, up to a total of $4-6 million in our top-performing companies. With the combined resources of the Draper Group of funds, larger follow-on investments plus important strategic alliances with many Silicon Valley companies may be achieved. For more information on Draper Triangle Ventures, please visit www.drapertriangle.com.

Newlin Investment Company characterizes itself as a longer term investor based on specific performance goals to create substantial value for the company and the fund. It believes this value is principally created through a "partnership type" arrangement between the fund and the company, with significant emphasis on collaborate strategic planning and effective building of the management team (if necessary) and financial and operational excellence. More information about the company is available at www.newlininvestment.com.

Innovation Works is a state-sponsored organization investing in technology startups in Southwestern Pennsylvania.  Innovation Works' mission is to increase the region's new enterprise success rate by providing the highest potential technology companies with access to risk capital, business expertise, and other resources.  Through a continuum of hands-on support, guidance, and investment, Innovation Works helps companies to maximize their chances of attracting additional capital and achieving commercial success.  For more information, visit www.innovationworks.org.