Access Venture Partners invests in early stage technology companies. We are particularly interested in web-based business applications, e-commerce infrastructure, communications equipment and services and semi-conductors. Management We invest in high-energy, driven founders who recognize the value of building a world class organization. Market We invest in companies that serve large emerging markets. We expect entrepreneurs to be able to clearly identify their target customers and understand strategically how to reach those customers Product We invest in companies with truly innovative technologies that deliver value to their market and cannot be easily replicated by competition. We invest in technology platforms that can be extended to meet evolving market requirements and stay ahead of competition. Financial Since our goal is to take companies public in 2 - 4 years, we focus on those we feel will be most attractive to the public markets.