Description: Our Focus We seek investments in early-stage companies, typically in a company's first round of financing. We will advise on follow-on investments in the company as it grows. The majority of our portfolio is in information technology and telecommunications companies. We believe that information technology -- comprised of software, communications, Internet, and high value-added electronic components -- is the best place to find large, fast growing markets in which new companies can thrive. Strategy We request an executive summary and/or business plan and complete resumes of management from all entrepreneurs. We meet with the entrepreneurs, attempting to identify key traits that have been associated with entrepreneurial success in the past, such as high energy, a must-win attitude, unusual creativity, high personal integrity, relevant experience, strong work ethic, and an ability to prioritize and focus. PDF Investment Company's judgment of an opportunity is based on our experience and our understanding of the entrepreneurs. We have developed the following preferences: * A team who is extremely motivated to make a success of the company. They must be well qualified to take on the challenge and work together as a team. * A product or service which possesses some differentiating feature that can lead to the creation of a profitable company. We have a distinct bias towards business models with high gross margins. * A company which can defend its position in its market once established.