Benchmark Capital

Founded in 1995, Benchmark Capital is an early-stage venture firm that's based on the principles of teamwork and an intense dedication to building technology companies of lasting value. The firm provides superior service to entrepreneurs through a unique, team-oriented partnership in which every partner is equal in terms of both contribution and compensation. Benchmark invests in technology-driven companies in the areas of enterprise software and services, communications and security, semiconductors, mobile computing, consumer services and financial services. The firm's portfolio includes such franchise companies as eBay (EBAY), Handspring (HAND), Juniper Networks (JNPR) and Red Hat Software (RHAT). Benchmark manages more than $3 billion in committed venture capital.

Millennium Technology Ventures

Millennium Technology Ventures (MTV) is a New York-based venture capital fund that has been making investments in innovative technology companies since 2000. MTV's process of investing capital draws from the venture capitalist's vision, an informed view of the future of technology markets, and value-added company-building skills. The current emphasis in MTV's investment strategy is on later-stage investments.

Omidyar Network

Omidyar Network is a mission-based organization established by eBay founder, Pierre Omidyar, and his wife, Pam. Since 2004, they have funded various institutions and structures that foster conditions for individuals to improve the quality of their lives. These conditions include equal access to information, resources and tools, the ability to connect to others with shared interests, and a sense of ownership over outcomes. To date, Omidyar Network has invested in a variety of areas, including microfinance, participatory media, open innovation, open source and transparency in government.