New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a leading venture capital firm focused on helping entrepreneurs create and build major new enterprises that use technology to improve the way we live, work and play.  Since its founding in 1978, the firm has followed the same core principles: supporting its entrepreneurs, providing an excellent return to its limited partners and practicing its profession with the highest standards and respect.  NEA focuses on investments at all stages of a company’s development, from seed-stage through IPO. With approximately $8.5 billion in committed capital, NEA’s experienced management team has invested in over 550 companies, of which more than 155 have gone public and more than 225 have been acquired. NEA has US offices in Reston, Virginia, Menlo Park, California and Baltimore, Maryland. In addition, New Enterprise Associates (India) Pvt. Ltd. has an office in Bangalore, India and New Enterprise Associates (Beijing) Ltd. has offices in Beijing and Shanghai China.  For additional information, visit NEA.

Founded in 1979, Advanced Technology Ventures (ATV) is a bi-coastal venture capital firm with more than $1.4 billion in capital under management. ATV works closely with entrepreneurial teams in several technology markets, including communications, infrastructure, software and services, consumer technology, biopharmaceuticals, medical devices and emerging technologies, to build emerging-growth business ventures into market leaders. With more than 25 years of experience, ATV has a proven track record of success in helping to build strong, sustainable business enterprises. For additional information, visit Advanced Technology Ventures.

Kodiak Venture Partners pursues a disciplined investment strategy that is focused on building seed and early stage technology companies into high-growth industry market leaders. Kodiak partners have deep expertise in building and investing in market leaders. The team invests in markets where they have had proven success over the years.

Founded in 1999, Kodiak manages three funds totaling $676M and targets companies in eastern North America. Kodiak forges deep relationships with entrepreneurs at the earliest stages and works with a hands-on approach to formulate business strategies, build management teams, and develop critical alliances and customer relationships. For additional information, visit Kodiak Venture Partners.

Founded in 2000, Southern Capitol Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to helping outstanding entrepreneurs build market-leading companies. The firm provides capital and guidance to technology companies across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Select portfolio companies include Art.com, Motricity, Batanga and ReverbNation.com. SCV is based in Raleigh, NC. For additional information, visit Southern Capitol Ventures.

eBay Inc. pioneers communities built on commerce, sustained by trust, and inspired by opportunity. eBay brings together millions of people every day on a local, national and international basis through an array of websites that focus on commerce, payments and communications. For additional information, visit eBay.