Early Stage Partners was formed in 2001 with a focus on investments in early stage technology companies with the potential for high growth. Particular areas of emphasis include technologies in which Northeast Ohio and Ohiohave national or international competence, including: life sciences, advanced materials and polymers, information technology, and advanced manufacturing. www.esplp.com.

Draper Triangle Ventures is the Midwestern-based Network Partner of Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), the leader in seed and early-stage venture capital. We are a premier source of funding for high-technology start-up companies in the Pennsylvania and Ohio region www.drapertriangle.com.