Laszlo Systems closed its Series C round of funding in September 2006 with the support of the following investors. Laszlo also benefits from the experienced group who comprise our Board of Directors.
General Catalyst Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in exceptional entrepreneurs who are building the technology-based companies that will lead innovation and transform industries. Founded in 2000, General Catalyst Partners leverages its principals' extensive operational, business development and technological expertise to provide portfolio companies with a catalyst for success through business-building and partnership development assistance. General Catalyst has approximately $1 billion under management and is headquartered in Cambridge, Mass. For more information, please visit: http://www.generalcatalyst.com.
Mitsui & Co. Venture Partners (MCVP) is a provider of early stage venture capital for various types of U.S. technology firms with special expertise in helping to build their businesses globally. Over the years, they have invested in breakthrough technologies in the communication, software, information series, life science, and medical device industries and accelerated their growth. Located in New York, Silicon Valley, and Tokyo, MCVP currently manages over $250 million in capital. For more information about MCVP, visit www.mitsuivp.com.
Sofinnova Ventures is a venture capital firm emphasizing a diversified investment strategy through financing early stage companies in the life science and information technology sectors. Founded in 1974, the San Francisco-based firm currently has $600 million under management. Sofinnova's mission is to create value by providing entrepreneurs with the resources, experience and networks necessary to turn their bright ideas into thriving businesses. With deeply rooted ties to Europe's leading financial, technology and venture institutions, Sofinnova is also uniquely positioned to foster trans-Atlantic synergy and market acceleration. For more information, visit www.sofinnova.com.
The WI Harper Group works with entrepreneurs who target growth opportunities in Greater China as a key objective for their businesses. WI Harper pioneered the concept of building a business bridge across the Pacific Ocean for early stage IT and life sciences companies. Through its well-established network of leaders in manufacturing and distribution enterprises, government agencies, and potential customer organizations, the firm helps its companies develop and execute their China strategies. Since 1996, WI Harper has backed over 75 emerging companies in Mainland China, Taiwan and the United States, resulting in 15 IPOs and a number of M&A transactions. Investment professionals in Beijing, San Francisco and Taipei manage over $300M in assets. For more information, visit www.wiharper.com.
Board of Directors
Steve Ciesinski
Chairman, CEO and PresidentLaszlo Systems
Eric Buatois
Managing DirectorSofinnova Ventures
Tom Berquist
CFOIngres Corporation
Richard See
Investment PartnerMitsui & Co. Venture Partners
Claude Leglise
Managing DirectorWI Harper Group
Former VP of Intel Capital
David Orfao
Managing DirectorGeneral Catalyst
Former CEO of Allaire Corporation
David Temkin
Co-founder and CTOLaszlo Systems