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Accel Partners
Amadeus Capital Partners
IDG Ventures Europe
Oak Investment Partners

 

Accel Partners has a history of excellence and innovation in the venture capital business. The firm is dedicated to partnering with outstanding management teams to build world-class software/Internet and communications companies. With over $3 billion under management, Accel Partners has a legacy of helping entrepreneurs build highly successful companies. Since its founding in 1983, Accel has invested in numerous category-defining technology companies, including Real Networks, RedBack Networks, Veritas, UUNet, Foundry Networks, AMCC, Agile Software, Macromedia and many others. Accel's mission is to both identify and be the very best partner to the category-defining companies of tomorrow. Accel has offices in Palo Alto and London. www.accel.com


Amadeus Capital Partners Limited is a venture capital company specializing in high-technology investments in the UK and Europe. An independent fund management firm, Amadeus Capital Partners Limited advises on the investment of £288 million, raised through three funds. Amadeus is committed to nurturing its companies with a combination of management support and a global network of other technology investors and leaders. The Amadeus team brings its portfolio companies a successful track record of recognizing superior technology opportunities. www.amadeuscapital.com


IDG Ventures Europe is a $100m London based fund helping entrepreneurs grow innovative companies on a global basis. They are an independent partnership making investments on behalf of their limited partner, International Data Group, the world's largest IT media company. IDG currently has a $580m network of funds spanning Europe, North America and Asia that have invested in over 100 companies over the last 10 years. www.idgve.com


Oak Investment Partners is a growth-oriented private equity firm with a total of $4.2 billion in committed capital. Investments are primarily focused on growth opportunities in enterprise application and infrastructure software, telecommunications equipment and services, data storage, financial services technology, outsourced services, healthcare services and retail. Over their 25-year history, Oak has achieved a strong track record as a stage-independent investor funding more than 350 companies at various points in their lifecycle. They have been involved in the formation of companies, provided growth equity to mid- and late-stage businesses and financed management-led buyouts, as well as spin outs of operating divisions and technology assets. Their industry focus and willingness to fund operating losses associated with rapid growth sets Oak apart from traditional private equity investment firms. www.oakinv.com

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