BENCHMARK CAPITAL

Founded in 1995, Benchmark Capital is an early-stage venture firm that's based on the principles of teamwork and an intense dedication to building technology companies of lasting value. We provide superior service to entrepreneurs through a unique, team-oriented partnership in which every full-time general partner is equal in terms of both contribution and compensation.

This team approach not only makes it more fun for us to come to work every day, but more importantly, it benefits our portfolio companies. Instead of competing for resources, we share ideas, contacts, resources—whatever's needed to get the job done and help our portfolio companies succeed.

Our focus on teamwork combined with our deep experience in company-building have attracted the industry's top entrepreneurs, including Jeff Hawkins, Keith Krach, Martin Mickos, Philip Rosedale, Jagdeep Singh, Meg Whitman, and Bob Young.

BAY PARTNERS

Since 1976, we have partnered with entrepreneurs in starting and growing over 200 information technology and health care businesses. From just an idea scribbled on a napkin to a first product with early revenue—we have seen it all. The school of hard knocks has given us a deep respect for the entrepreneurial process. It has taught us that there is no one recipe or formula for success. But the one thing that was common amongst our most successful entrepreneurs was that they took large risks and attacked large markets. So don't be shy, it's okay to think big.

STAGE 1 VENTURES

Our management team has invested in more than 100 leading companies over the last twenty years, roughly half of them in the mid-Atlantic region, and has produced almost $1 billion of investment proceeds.

The depth of Stage 1 Ventures venture capital and operating experience makes it a trusted partner for entrepreneurs looking to build their companies both smarter and faster. The firm is structured to maximize the time its Partners spend working cooperatively with entrepreneurs to add value to their companies. Portfolio companies benefit from access to the broad skills, contacts and resources of the entire Stage 1 Ventures team.

Stage 1 Ventures works hard every day to earn its reputation as a quality partner for visionary entrepreneurs who dare to innovate, challenge and fundamentally change the dynamics of new and existing markets.

ACCRUE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT VENTURES

Accrue is incubating and investing in media and technology companies where sport is a key driver of the business. Sport is the ultimate passionate content that has been proven to drive innovation in both the media and technology sectors. Accrue has experienced success as both an operator and investor in this space, and the team's deep relationships and expertise across the sports landscape gives the firm a distinct advantage that has led to outstanding returns for its investors.