Organizations Release Names of 21 Companies Chosen Among Applicants
AUSTIN, Texas, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- AeA and The Capital Network released
today the names of 21 companies selected to present their business ventures at
the 2001 Texas Venture Capital Conference this week in Austin. The conference
gives growing high-tech companies seeking funding an opportunity to present
their ideas before investors.
The 21 companies were selected from a pool of hundreds of applicants to
present their ideas to an audience of investors, including venture
capitalists, private investors, corporate investors and other financial
organizations May 16-17 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin.
"Emerging high-tech companies selected to participate in this conference
have a real competitive advantage, especially in this market," said Melissa
Hendrick, executive director of the AeA Texas Council. "It doesn't matter how
solid a business plan is, it takes investors to make it happen."
"The conference is an invaluable forum for investors and emerging high-
tech companies," said David Gerhardt, president of The Capital Network.
"Companies seeking funding are provided with the information they need to make
their venture successful, while investors are given an opportunity to explore
the new business landscape."
The companies chosen to present their ideas at the conference are:
-- Agea Corporation, based in Austin, offers real-time mobile decision
support
-- ALVE Technology Corporation, based in Austin, develops software to
automate the functions of a customer contact center
-- BigFatWowMedia, based in Dallas, offers free high-speed Internet
access in high-traffic public places like shopping malls
-- Broadframe Corporation, based in Austin, provides broadband testing
products
-- Bynari, located in Dallas, provides advanced messaging products
-- Commerciant Corporation, based in Houston, brings wireless business
transaction services to the mobile business environment
-- Cygnal Integrated Products, based in Austin, provides mixed-signal
systems chips
-- eCityLimits, based in Austin, develops web-hosted asset and
application management software for Internet data centers,
distributed hardware networks and enterprises.
-- Enhanced Messaging Systems, based in Southlake, provides Bluetooth
Network Access Points
-- Journee Software, based in Austin, provides Java-based software for
e-commerce companies
-- Myriad Development, based in Austin, provides automated data
aggregation and analysis for various financial entities
-- Nanotechnologies Inc., based in Houston, develops specialized
nanoparticle-based solutions for commercial applications.
-- NeoSpire, based in Dallas, offers high-end Internet infrastructure
management
-- REBA Technology, based in Austin, creates uniform software platforms
for complex network infrastructure
-- RidgeRun Inc., based in Boise, Idaho, offers digital signal
processes for broadband Internet appliances
-- Riva Technologies, based in Fort Worth, provides developing and
learning products for the e-learning industry
-- Soneta, based in Dallas, provides access to turnkey business
solutions
-- Stellar Display, located in Austin, provides low-cost vacuum
microelectronics for applications used with high-speed devices
-- Teleportec, located in Richardson, enables face-to-face
communications and projection of live, life-size images in a three-
dimensional space at a distant location
-- Tellaire, located in Dallas, is a facilities-based service provider
of broadband telecommunications
-- Unbound Technologies, located in Houston, provides a network
independent platform for wireless devices
AeA and The Capital Network also announced the panel discussions scheduled
for the entrepreneurial education program on May 17. The topics and panelists
include:
Foundations of a Successful Venture, Moderated by JETRO Houston
-- Deloitte & Touche - "eStrategies"
-- VirtualCFO - "Financial Infrastructure: The Top 10 List"
-- Heidrick & Struggles - "The Power of the Team"
-- United Parcel Service - "Fulfillment"
New Insights for Raising Capital, Moderated by AT&T
-- Garage.com - "Making the Pitch"
-- Arthur Andersen - "Achieving Profitability"
-- Haynes & Boone - "Key IP Issues"
-- M/C/C - "Branding"
Jeopardy/The Industry
-- NASDAQ
-- Venture Economics
Investors Due Diligence
-- Business Valuation - "Business Valuation Services"
-- Thompson & Knight - "Deal Structure"
Investment Banking and Mergers & Acquisitions, Moderated by Ernst & Young
-- SG Cowen
-- Frost Securities
-- Dain Rauscher Wessels
Insights From Angels and Institutional Investors, Moderated by Silicon
Valley Bank
-- Austin Ventures
-- JatoTech Ventures
-- Murphree Ventures
-- Polaris Ventures
-- TL Ventures
About AeA
Advancing the Business of Technology, AeA is the nation's largest high-
tech association. Founded in 1943, AeA has more than 3,500 member companies
that span the high-technology spectrum, from software, semiconductors and
computers to Internet technology, advanced electronics and telecommunications
systems and services. With 17 regional U.S. councils and offices in Brussels
and Beijing, AeA offers a unique global policy grassroots capability and a
wide portfolio of valuable business services and products for the high-tech
industry. For 58 years, AeA has been the accepted voice of the U.S.
technology community. The AeA Texas Council has offices in both Austin and
Dallas. For more information about AeA visit the website at http://www.aeanet.org or
call Melissa Hendrick at (972) 416-1956 x223 or email:
melissa_hendrick@aeanet.org.
About The Capital Network
The Capital Network (TCN) introduces investors to promising venture
opportunities via a number of programs including the monthly Texas Angel
Investors program. TCN conducts some of the largest venture conferences in
the U.S., including the NewMedia Conference (Austin, TX), Texas Venture
Capital Conference (Austin, TX), Southwest Venture Capital Conference (Dallas,
TX), and the Southwest BIO Venture Conference (Houston, TX). TCN also
educates entrepreneurs and investors on financing issues, and links companies
with sources of business expertise. For more information, call (512) 305-0826
or visit http://www.thecapitalnetwork.com.
Contact:
Melissa Savage
M/C/C
(972) 480-8383 x224
melissa_savage@mccom.com
SOURCE The Capital Network and AeA
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Related links:
http://www.thecapitalnetwork.com
http://www.aeanet.org
CONTACT:
Melissa Savage of M/C/C, 972-480-8383, ext.
224, or melissa_savage@mccom.com, for The Capital Network
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