Robert W. Koch

Brightbox Technologies, Inc. develops predictive modeling software and machine-learning technologies. The company was founded by Allan Daly, Francesco and Robert W. Koch and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

NGEN Partners LLC (NGEN Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 by Peter Grubstein. The firm is headquartered in New York.

SolFocus has developed leading concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) technology which combines high-efficiency solar cells (approaching 40%) and advanced optics to provide solar energy solutions which are scalable, dependable and capable of delivering on the promise of clean, low-cost, and renewable energy. SolFocus is a leading developer and manufacturer of solar energy systems based on concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) technology. The company's mission is to deliver the lowest cost of solar energy in high solar resource regions of the world. Achieving this objective starts with developing industry-leading, high-efficiency products which deliver the highest energy harvest of any technology available today. Leading systems are combined with volume manufacturing and supply chain resources to drive delivery and operation costs to the lowest level. Lastly, SolFocus is focused on providing high reliability and field durability, critical requirements when deploying energy systems which will remain productive in the field for over 25 years. SolFocus systems are currently making electricity in Spain, Arizona, California and Hawaii, with new projects currently being deployed in Greece, Italy, and Portugal.

The Solaria Corp. engages in the design, development, and manufacture of solar panels and silicon photovoltaic modules and systems. The company was founded by Suvi Sharma, Kevin Gibson, Joel C. Goldbatt, and Leslie A. Danziger in 2000 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Kaleidoscope Venture Capital, Inc. is a multi-tiered communications and media holding company. It offers other media information and communication services, including touch-screen kiosks integrated with social networking. The company was founded on June 11, 1998 and is headquartered in Woodinville, WA.