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Communications & Networking
Information Technology
Software & Internet
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Yucatan Rock Ventures is a private family investment and consulting firm co-founded by Stephen G. Pearse and Robert G. Pearse. Stephen is known for leading one of Silicon Valley's fastest ever value creation startups. He led Cyras Systems from $15M to over $5B in valuation in 12 months with 3 rounds of VC funding, finally selling the company to Ciena in 2000. Stephen is currently Chairman of Denver-based Innovation Pavilion, a leader in entrepreneurial campuses and neighborhoods for millennial workers in suburban cities around the U.S. Previously as Executive VP of Bay Networks, Stephen led the $9B merger with Nortel. Stephen is an active Venture Capital investor and is a Board Director for several public and private companies and non-profit organizations. Robert (Bob) is a Board Director for several public companies including Aviat Networks (NASDAQ: AVNW), Ameri Holdings (OTC:AMRH), Novation Companies (OTC:NOVC), and Crossroads Systems (NASDAQ:CRDS) where Bob currently serves as Chairman.
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Investment Firm Key
VC = Venture Capital
PE = Private Equity
A = Angel
I = Incubator
MB = Merchant Bank
VD = Venture Debt
FI = Family Investment Office
FOF = Fund of Funds
ED = Economic Development Office
TT = Technology Transfer Office
CVC = Corporate Venture Capital
SEC = Secondary Purchaser
HF = Hedge Fund/Mutual Fund
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COMPANY STAGE | REVENUE |
Venture Capital | |
Seed Stage (includes "pre-seed," or concept stage) | No Revenue |
Early Stage | Minimal Revenue |
Growth Stage (also called Mid-stage) | $2M-$7M |
Expansion Stage (also called Late-stage) | $7M and greater |
Private Equity | |
Lower Middle Market | $10M-$249M |
Middle Market | $250M-$499M |
Upper Middle Market | $500M-$1B |
Large Cap | >$1B |
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