Bruce E. Crocker

Silverback Systems, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets ethernet network acceleration processors to enable servers, workstations and storage systems to achieve performance. The company's iSNAP architecture optimizes the combination of silicon and software for multi-gigabit to 10 gigabit Ethernet for Application Servers, NAS and SAN storage solutions. The company is headquartered in Campbell, CA.

Samsara Vision, Inc. engages in the business of research, development, manufacturing, and marketing proprietary implantable ophthalmic devices and technologies that are intended to significantly improve vision and quality of life for individuals with untreatable retinal disorders. It operates under the United States and Other geographical segments. The company was founded by Isaac Lipshitz, David Lifschitz, Yossi Gross, Boaz Lifschitz, and Eyal Lifschitz in 1997 and is headquartered in Far Hills, NJ.

Pitango Venture Capital (Pitango) is a venture capital firm founded in 1993 by Rami Kalish. The firm is headquartered in Herzliya, Israel.

Iamba Networks, Inc. develops and provides optical products and services. The company evolves into Next Generation Optical Access (NGOA); a multi-service environment where data, voice and video services are optimally packaged and delivered to the end-user. The company was founded in 2000 and is located Cupertino, CA.

Bio Control Medical BCM Ltd. develops implantable medical devices to treat disorders of the autonomic nervous system. It focuses on the development of the CardioFit System for the treatment of heart failure. The company was founded by Eyal Lifschitz, Yossi Gross and Boaz Lipshitz in 1999 and is headquartered in Yehud, Israel.

Mercado Software, Inc. provides e-commerce search and navigation services. It offers product discovery and merchandising solutions. The company is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA.

Eucalyptus Ventures invests in next-generation companies based on IP-intensive core technologies. The fund focuses on the communications, IT and life sciences sectors. Although it invests mainly in the early-stage businesses, the fund makes selective seed and late-stage investments. Eucalyptus Ventures provides $3 - $10 million per portfolio company throughout the investment cycle. Eucalyptus Ventures fund began investing in the 3rd quarter of 1998 and was fully invested in the 1st quarter of 2000.

Hambrecht & Quist Group, Inc. operates as a holding investment bank and provides securities brokerage services. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Proficiency, Inc. provides engineering supply chain collaboration solutions. The company offers Product Knowledge Integration and CAD Interoperability solutions. It was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Milford, OH.