Entrepreneurs

Overview

For Entrepreneurs, Silicom Ventures provides:

Access to private Angel Investment and Venture Capital
Direct access to active, accredited investors via a monthly showcase
Guidance and services to help prepare and position the company for the
investment round, and operations
Critical operating advice and direction from the most experienced and successful high-tech executives in the world

Beyond funding, Silicom Ventures adds value to companies by providing contacts with potential customers and partners, assistance with recruiting, and consultation on technical and business issues.

Support services are also provided for entrepreneurs and new ventures, thus being in a unique position to assist its portfolio companies and help insure a substantial return on the investment in that company. Silicom Ventures' members, sponsors, partners and advisors have the knowledge and experience to provide a variety of unique services to assist companies in achieving their corporate goals.

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Testimonials

"Following my presentation at the Silicom Ventures monthly event, in a few weeks following the presentation, I received funding from several of Silicom investors that enabled me to grow out the team, continue to build the product, and capture increased market share. It was a privilege to have the opportunity to be invited and present to Silicom forum!"

Joe DiPasquale
CEO, CollegeWikis (East Coast)

"It was our first time with you folks and frankly we were amazed at the way it worked. I'm glad we came by and met with many interesting individuals. I think the format is excellent and I'm sure I will be back with my other ventures in the future."

Ahmet Karakas, Ph.D.
CEO and President, Gauda, Inc.

"Thanks for all your help before and during Tuesday night - we did appreciate it - and great forum for us and others to communicate our business model and to meet potential investors. Again, thanks!"

Dennis W. Evans
CEO, PlanReady, Inc.

"Thank you for inviting us and putting together a great session!!! If you'd like for us to serve as reference to other companies, I'm available! Great group of investors!"

Jeff Allen
CEO, Rallypoint

"I want to thank you for allowing me to present at your events. KollabNet is a different company than it was before my meetings with you guys. The feedback I received at the first meeting was so constructive that it helped me convert the company from a good company to a great one, with a clear exit in the neat future. I will keep you updated on our progress. Again thank you for the opportunity."

Igal Kaptsan
CEO, KollabNet Inc.

"On behalf of RH USA I wish to thank you for the opportunity to present our capabilities to the members of Silicom Ventures. The exposure was excellent and we felt that the layout and accessibility to interested parties was very good."

Brian Guscott
VP, RH USA Inc.

"We are in communication with multiple parties re:deal opportunities. We were very excited to be selected to participate at the Silicom Ventures presentation at KPMG. It was a great crowd with great food and the audience was highly qualified. The event has resulted in communications with investors who have the knowledge and resources to bring our start- up to fruition."

Jett Richards
Chairman, Personal Flight Systems

"I think it was one of the most enjoyable VC events I have been to. Having the booth was extra nice and I would have loved to speak more than two minutes, but it did generate conversation w/ 4 VC's"

Sarah A. Lynn
CRO & President ADHERE, Inc.

"Please allow me to thank you for inviting us to your event. During the last two years, in the process of raising funds, we have attended many angel meetings, and also raised over $2M from them. I must admit that the structure of your event and the quality of the people we meet with represent the best event we ever been at. The fact you allowed us to mingle and be around the potential investors makes a huge difference. The discussions we had were very productive"

Ken Johnson
CEO, AxessOne

"We were impressed by both the organization of the event and the caliber of your members. In the last 6 years, we have raised two rounds from individual investors ($1.25M and $2.75M). In the process, we’ve had the chance to interact with almost all serious angel groups in the valley. By far, this was our most positive experience to date"

Vladimir Miloushev
President and CEO, 3TERA

"Being a serial entrepreneur based in Israel, I presented at Silicom Ventures' poster session and was introduced to a vast network of US angel and VC investors. I found the members' technical knowledge and business acumen at the event and in the subsequent follow-up meetings very impressive. Silicom Ventures orchestrated an event where even the smallest details were taken care of, creating an environment that brought us together with just the caliber of investors we were seeking"

Shlomo Touboul
Chairman and CEO, Yoggie Security Systems.
Founder of Finjan Software

"Silicom Ventures presentation and poster workshops have been one of the most effective ways for us to find both Angel and Venture Investors. We were very impressed with the number and enthusiasm of the investors present, the poster/workshop and presentation format, and the high level of professionalism of the organizers. I thoroughly recommend Silicom Ventures to new entrepreneurs and established companies alike"

Sunil Maulik, Ph.D.
Chairman and CEO, GeneEd, Inc.

"Thank you very much for letting us participate in the Silicom Ventures poster session, for the second time, Again, it was a successful event for us. We received feedback from more than 50 investors. They were interested in what we offer and we are arranging follow up meetings with them. Our biggest customer installation is the direct result of a VC meeting initiated at our first Silicom Ventures poster session"

Odysseas Tsatalos
Founder, oDesk Corp.

"We would recommend Silicom Ventures to every startup that has a great idea and needs quick cash to support operations. Not only Silicom Ventures was great in supporting E-Z-CAD financially, but also through network of very knowledgeable and well connected people, through sound advice on the technology and business side. In one word, it is about making it or breaking it. Silicom Ventures helped us to make our business"

Alex Alexanian
President and CEO, E-Z-CAD, Inc.

"You put on an awesome event...I was truly impressed. We had a good time, and feel it was worth the investment"

Neal Greenberg
VP Sales & Marketing, Schmartboard

"What I got from Silicom Ventures was much more than just money. Not only did we receive funding that enabled us to spin out of EFI (Nasdaq:EFII) but we also hired a Silicom Ventures investor as a CTO. Further, other investors from Silicom have proven invaluable in helping guide our company with sound business advice, industry contacts and suggestions for new products"

Rafi Holtzman
CEO, Luidia Inc.