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HSBC BankHSBC Bank USA, National Association operates more than 470 bank branches throughout the United States. There are more than 375 in New York state as well as branches in Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, California, Delaware, Illinois, Oregon and Washington State. HSBC Bank USA, N.A. is the principal subsidiary of HSBC USA Inc., an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC North America Holdings Inc. HSBC USA Inc. is one of the nation's largest bank holding companies by assets. HSBC Bank USA, N.A. is a member of the FDIC.

HSBC Bank USA, N.A., with total assets of $186 billion as of 30 June 2010, serves its 3.8 million customers through its personal financial services, commercial banking, private banking, asset management, and global banking and markets segments.

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Soarin Royer Cooper Attorneys at LawSorin Royer Cooper is a new law firm embracing and fostering a paradigm shift for 21st century business realities. We are combining a commitment to the highest-quality lawyering with a businessperson’s practical, results-oriented sensibility to meet the needs of emerging growth, middle market, technology, and life science enterprises, as well as the investors, directors, and executives who support and lead them.

Second MarketWith offices in Palo Alto and New York, SecondMarket is the largest secondary market for private company stock. SecondMarket has completed more than $250 million in private company stock transactions and has brought together thousands of accredited and institutional investors specifically interested in pre-IPO shares of VC-backed companies. Through SecondMarket, private companies can provide liquidity to their shareholders in a controlled and secure environment. It is FREE to list shares for sale, gain market insight and place bids. SecondMarket is a registered broker-dealer. For more information, visit www.SecondMarket.com, or contact our team of private company specialists at private@SecondMarket.com.

Ernst & YoungErnst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 144,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential. Ernst & Young refers to the global organization of member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. For more information about our organization, please visit www.ey.com.

WilmerHaleWilmerHale offers unparalleled legal representation across a comprehensive range of practice areas that are critical to the success of our clients. We practice at the very top of the legal profession and offer a cutting-edge blend of capabilities that enables us to handle deals and cases of any size and complexity. Today, businesses face greater scrutiny and more “bet the company” issues than ever before. With a practice unsurpassed in depth and scope by any other major firm, we have the ability to anticipate obstacles, seize opportunities and get the case resolved or the deal done—and the experience and know-how to prevent it from being undone..


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Cooley LLPThe Cooley LLP Emerging Companies practice has a long tradition of representing emerging and high-growth companies worldwide. The firm represents over 1,500 emerging companies in all industries, including software and information technology, telecommunications, semiconductors and life sciences and has participated in approximately 230 offerings over the past decade, raising more than $20 billion. From 2000 to 2005, Cooley was ranked #1 in life science issuer-side IPOs and #2 in all issuer-side IPOs according to IPO Vital Signs. Cooley’s Venture Capital practice is #1 in the country in the number of venture funds formed, with over 53 private equity funds formed in 2005. Built upon five decades of experience, our venture capital practice has the client volume, market presence, expertise and breadth of experience that make Cooley one of the foremost authorities on venture capital fund formation nationally. The firm serves as primary fund counsel to over 175 investment fund organizations and represents venture funds or corporate investors in over 350 private financings each year.

PricewaterhouseCooopersPricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is well placed to help you meet the challenges and opportunities of the US marketplace. We offer the perspective of a global organization combined with detailed knowledge of local, state and US national issues. Formed in 1998 from a merger between Price Waterhouse and Coopers & Lybrand, PwC has a history in client services that dates back to the nineteenth century. Each accounting practice originated in London during the mid-1800s.

Today, PwC serves 29 industries. Our industry-focused professionals in the fields of assurance, tax, human resources, transactions, performance improvement and crisis management help to resolve complex client and stakeholder issues worldwide. We also bring our experience and talents to help educational institutions, the federal government, non-profits, and international relief agencies address their unique business issues.

Second MarketAn accountant can crunch the numbers. But it takes a good deal more depth—experience, perspective, and resources—to bring clarity when your organization faces change. That's why AMS offers so much more than a set of skills. You get hands-on experts who become an integral part of your team. Who can help you adjust to new threats or opportunities as they arise. Respond to unexpected events. Or update existing systems or put systems in place where none existed. We help for-profit and nonprofit organizations grow and adapt to change by providing experienced, hands-on consultants to help facilitate a smooth transition for your business or organization.

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SNR DentonSNR Denton is a client-focused international legal practice delivering quality and value.We serve clients in key business and financial centers from 48 locations in 32 countries, through offices, associate firms and special alliances across the US, UK, Europe, the Middle East, Russia and the CIS, South-East Asia, and Africa, making us a top 25 legal services provider by lawyers and professionals worldwide.Joining the complementary top tier practices of its founding firms—Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP and Denton Wilde Sapte LLP—SNR Denton offers business, government and institutional clients premier service and a disciplined focus to meet evolving needs in eight key industry sectors: Energy, Transport and Infrastructure; Financial Institutions and Funds; Government; Health and Life Sciences; Insurance; Manufacturing; Real Estate, Retail and Hotels; and Technology, Media and Telecommunications

AngelsoftAngelsoft's industry-leading software provides a secure system to manage your organization's deal flow. It allows you to capture deals, process them through a customizable work-flow process and collaborate with other investors. From deal sourcing to deal closing, Angelsoft is the most complete deal-flow software available.

Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. Please see www.deloitte.com/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and its member firms.

Deloitte provides audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. With a globally connected network of member firms in more than140 countries, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and deep local expertise to help clients succeed wherever they operate. Deloitte's approximately 170,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.

SquareOneAs entrepreneurs, we have experienced what it takes to make a dream reality. We know the doubts. We know the late nights. We know the celebrations. We know that for an idea that's never been done, flexibility is required. The unknown represents possibility not fear. We get it.

Square 1 Bank specializes in providing financial services to entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. We help growing companies and their investors navigate financial obstacles by providing access to funds and expertise. Our customized product offerings and unrivaled team of venture banking specialists provide a banking experience designed exclusively for you.

We are entrepreneurs serving entrepreneurs.

BizSparkMicrosoft® BizSpark™ gives you fast, easy access to current, full-featured Microsoft development tools and production licenses of server products; professional technical and expert business support; plus global visibility to new markets. Visit the Microsoft Startup Zone http://www.microsoftstartupzone.com/bizspark to learn more!

NetsuiteNetSuite Inc. is a leading vendor of cloud computing business management software suites. NetSuite enables companies to manage core key business operations in a single system, which includes Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Accounting, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Ecommerce. NetSuite's patent-pending "real-time dashboard" technology provides an easy-to-use view into up-to-date, role-specific business information.

MimeoMimeo.com is the innovator of online, on-demand cloud printing services. Over 60% of the Fortune 100 rely on Mimeo's award winning document management tools and print on demand solutions to lower document related costs while improving employee productivity. The privately held company was founded in 1998. Investors include Hewlett Packard (HPQ), Goldman Sachs (GS), Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Harbourvest, and DFJ Gotham.

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Silicon Valley BankFor over twenty years, SVB Silicon Valley Bank has provided financial services to some of the most innovative and entrepreneurial companies in the technology, life sciences, private equity and premium wine industries. Our years of experience working with these industries afford us a deep understanding of our clients’ business models and a level of comfort and respect for the inherent volatility that comes with serving our clients’ dynamic markets.

SVB Silicon Valley Bank clients are unique; they require customized solutions to serve their needs. Offering global commercial, investment, and private banking and asset management services to companies of all sizes, SVB Silicon Valley Bank employs an innovative approach to financial services and a deep commitment to helping entrepreneurial companies of all sizes succeed.

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Geller & CompanyFounded in 1984, Geller & Company is a premier strategic financial advisory firm whose clients include businesses and high net worth individuals and families. Geller works closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver a tailored suite of services, including:

Wealth Management and Family Office Services --- Listening to a client’s interests, helping to define a strategic plan and objectively implement it, and measuring results as they relate to goals. Providing the financial expertise, objectivity and administrative skills to relieve clients of some of the myriad tasks associated with managing wealth.

Strategic CFO Consulting --- Hands-on involvement with clients to assist them in evaluating key business alternatives, supported by value-added financial modeling and capital budgeting analyses.

Financial Reporting and Accounting --- A full range of accounting services including financial reporting, accounting software solutions, adoption of new accounting principles, preparation for year-end audit and other specialty or project-oriented services.

Tax Advisory --- A full suite of tax consulting solutions which optimize after tax operating results, transaction structuring activities, FAS 109 and tax compliance services, tax controversy representation, transfer pricing and the resources to handle complex tax issues at the federal state, local and international levels.

Technology --- Access to hosting services in our state-of-the-art data center. We utilize the latest cloud computing and associated technologies and maintain a high availability network. In addition, we maintain stringent security protocols and ensure data integrity.

Geller professionals work in cross-functional teams to serve clients in a comprehensive manner that addresses near- and long-term business and personal goals. Headquartered in Manhattan, Geller employs over 400 people.

Marcia E. Cohen Geller & Company Managing Director
(212) 583-6000 mcohen@gellerco.com

Christopher Clabby Geller & Company Managing Director - Tax
(212) 583-6000 cclabby@gellerco.com

David Wesner Geller & Company Emerging Business - CFO
(212) 583-6000 dwesner@gellerco.com


Hudson VenturesHudson Ventures is a New York venture capital firm with over $170 million of capital under management.

We have decades of experience in operating and growing technology companies, and have successfully managed every phase of a company's life cycle. Our expertise enables us to add value in both leading investment syndicates and co-investing with other venture funds. We invest primarily in early stage technology companies in the Northeast. Our focused geographic strategy supports a close working relationship with our portfolio companies and helps to facilitates their rapid growth.