Janrain, Inc.

DFJ Frontier focuses on investments in seed and early-stage technology companies located in the west coast of the US. The firm has a particular interest in emerging technologies and considers investments in any market-driven technology opportunity including software, information services, biotechnology, nanotechnology and alternative energy. DFJ Frontier typically leads the first round of investment and takes an active role on their portfolio companies' boards of directors. Initial investments generally range from $100,000 to $1 million, with additional capital reserved for follow-on investment. DFJ Frontier structures syndicates for opportunities that require larger initial capital infusions.

Founder at Janrain, Inc.

Split Rock focuses on leading investments in early-stage medical device companies. They also consider investments in select life sciences opportunities in which they can facilitate additional growth, spin-outs or restructurings. The firm seeks companies with significant market size, usually greater than $500 million.They also look for companies operating in target markets that have the potential to reach over $1 billion over time. Companies should be able to generate $100 million in revenue within 5 years and have gross margins greater than 50%, potential operating margins greater than 20%, recurring revenue streams, capital-efficient growth plans, efficient methods of customer acquisition and sustainable competitive advantages.Split Rock invests Internet and software-driven companies with products that are delivered as on-demand services, premise-based software and appliances. The firm is particularly interested in web-based business and consumer services, marketing automation, enterprise analytics, real-time information services and enterprise infrastructure.