Portfolio Companies

Angstrovision is working on the creation of a next generation nano-imaging device that will permit scientists to analyze and work on ever-smaller scales of matter. www.angstrovision.com

Co-founded by Ardesta, Discera is developing ultra miniaturized, multi-frequency components that will reduce the size and power consumption of communication and electronics devices while providing them with increased functionality. www.discera.com

HandyLab will assist emergency diagnosis and treatment of illnesses through the fast, accurate response of its "lab-on-a-chip" molecular diagnostics. www.handylab.com

Ion Optics'"friend or foe" infrared beacons help prevent tragic friendly fire casualties, and its miniature infrared gas sensors will warn businesses and families of the presence of harmful gases with unprecedented accuracy. Acquired by ICX Technologies. www.ion-optics.com

Konarka's revolutionary flexible photovoltaic devices will deliver on the promise of ubiquitous, low-cost capture of solar power in order to reduce our nation's reliance on foreign oil. www.konarka.com

MesoSystems' biohazard detection products are already staples for HazMat teams around the world, and its future products will help provide ongoing air surety in public buildings and individual safety to military personnel. Acquired by ICX Technologies. www.mesosystems.com

Micronics' premier custom lab cards enable quick, inexpensive diagnostics using a single drop of blood, and enable pharmaceutical companies to develop drugs at lower costs in reduced time periods. www.micronics.net

In a world where environmental sensing has become increasingly important, Sensicast provides complete data communications solutions through its wireless sensor networks. www.sensicast.com

Sensicore's sensor chip systems provide unprecedented levels of portability, speed and accuracy in determining the purity and surety of a most important natural resource - our water. www.sensicore.com Acquired by GE Water & Process Technologies.

Small Times is the leading source of business information about micro and nanotechnology. It offers full news coverage through its business trade magazine and daily news web site. Acquired by PennWell Corporation.
www.smalltimes.com

TheraFuse is creating revolutionary miniature devices for the delivery of liquid therapeutics to patients with unprecedented accuracy, convenience and comfort. www.therafuse.com

Translume's advanced glass micromachining provides new ways to advance sensing, microfluidic and optical communication capabilities, particularly in harsh environments. www.translume.com

XCOM is creating miniaturized wireless communication filters, phase shifters, and antennas that will permit the longer range and multiple-frequency communication necessary for first-responder and military communication coordination. www.xcomwireless.net