swiss american chamber of commerce private equity investment in the usa zurich december 2 2004 firm overview n founded 1999 leading venture capital southeast us headquartered west palm beach florida most active investor region 160m under management will launch next fund 2005 2006 team six partners with over 100 years combined experience complementary skill set operational technical and financial backgrounds completed succession planning strategy regional focus local presence global reach europe asia balanced approach industry sector stage diversification hands on involvement each portfolio company 3 as an asset class public stocks bonds buyout mezzanine 4 is professionally managed pool money finance emerging rapidly growing companies seek innovative business ideas purchase securities transactions involved add value to long term perspective liquidity beyond 5 depends upon where you stand leadership & contacts economic development commercializer
