The firm, founded in 1984, focuses on purchasing equity securities of new, young, or growing businesses, with a preference for investing as early as possible, including the "angel" stage. They have invested in various sectors, including education and software, and have a particular interest in network security and information technology. Some of their notable portfolio companies include Colubris Networks, ProVox Technologies, and NexTone Communications. The firm has approximately $200 million under management and operates four private venture capital partnerships.