Bert Zaccaria

Capella is the industry leader of wavelength selective switch (WSS) technology for use in reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADM) and optical cross connect (OXC) applications. Capella's intelligent subsystems provide the best performing wavelength management products on the market offering dynamic, remote reconfigurability with fully integrated optical channel monitoring (OCM), essential technology for next-generation ROADMs. Capella was founded in 2000. Privately held and located in San Jose, California, Capella has a seasoned management team with experience from leading telecom and technology companies. Additionally Capella has an extensive intellectual property portfolio with 27 patents issued and over 30 pending. The company has been funded by leading ventures funds including Formative Ventures, Levensohn Venture Partners, Lucas Venture Partners, Rustic Canyon Partners and Silicon Valley Bank.

Quinta Corp. is a luxury beachfront villa rental company located in Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit. The American company offers a five-bedroom, six and a half bath villa with an infinity pool. The villa, named Quinta Christileen, was designed to be a second home and is now available for rental. Additionally, the company offers a casita named Casita Naranja, which features beautiful views of the ocean, a large living/dining area, a king bed, a full kitchen, a bathroom with a shower, and a palapa roof. The company was founded by Joseph Davis, and the CEO is Walter Chang. Quinta was acquired by Seagate Technology, Inc. on August 4, 1997, for $325 million.

Part of Atomica Corp. (California), DAS Devices, Inc. is a company that manufactures magnetic recording heads and other computer disk drive products. The company is based in Milpitas, CA. DAS Devices was acquired by Applied Magnetics Corp. on February 12, 1999 for $64.44 million.

Part of Transcontinental, Inc., Triptych CD Corp. provides CD-ROM services. The company is based in Stockton, CA. The company was founded by Timothy P. Bacci. Triptych CD was acquired by Ameri Disc on January 10, 1996.