Investor Relations

Danube Equity – Austria’s leading Corporate Venture Capital Fund – is investing in companies with a strong growth potential in industrial fields such as materials and processing of materials, automotive, railway systems, mechatronics and power engineering. Danube Equity was founded by voestalpine AG (www.voestalpine.com) and 3Banken-Gruppe (www.3banken.at) in 2001 and is structured as an Evergreen Fund. Due to our industrial background and our international network Danube Equity can provide a comprehensive range of services and support to our portfolio companies. Danube Equity – your equity partner with industrial expertise.

Emerald Technology Ventures is a global leader in clean technology venture capital. Founded in 2000 under the name SAM Private Equity, Emerald is a pioneer in the rapidly emerging clean technology sector and is focused on innovative technologies in energy, materials and water. At no other time in history has humankind had such a significant and escalating impact on the earth and the environment. Emerald invests in technology-driven companies developing solutions that optimize the use of natural resources while reducing environmental impact in ways that enhance economic value.

The foundation of Emerald Technology Ventures is based on our conviction that to be a successful sector focused venture capital investor requires not only business and deal transaction experience but significant technical knowledge about the sectors one invests in. With this principal in mind we have assembled a truly unique investment team which combines seasoned executives and venture capital managers with highly competent clean technology specialists.

With sixteen team members in offices in Zurich (Switzerland) and Montreal (Canada), Emerald manages three venture capital funds and two venture capital portfolio mandates totaling over EUR 250 million. Investors include leading financial institutions and multinational corporations.

gcp gamma capital partners (GCP) is a leading Austrian Venture Management firm. Founded in 2002, gcp is now Austria’s most active technology investor, with an investment team of six professionals combining over 40 years of industry experience. Currently, gcp manages close to €38 million in two funds (iLab24 AG and gamma II AG), specialised in investments in the medical equipment, life sciences and ICT industries. Investors in the funds include leading Austrian and international financial institutions as well as individual investors. gcp has a regional focus on the German speaking market and the new EU-markets bordering Austria. Targeting lead roles in the home market, gcp positions itself as a strong local partner for international VCs investing in Austria. The main focus is on early-stage and expansion situations.

RFID Invest AG is an investment firm based in the Principality of Liechtenstein that focuses on RFID companies with strong management teams and proven products and services that have an exceptional potential for growth. The firm's major shareholder is Martin Zumtobel, a well known and long established entrepreneur with a variety of successful business interests in Europe and North America. Further information about RFID Invest AG, its management and portfolio of companies can be found at www.rfidinvest.eu