The firm takes an active role in helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into sustainable businesses, providing knowledge, energy, and resources to its portfolio companies. Thomas Weisel Partners specializes in the growth sectors of the economy, including Consumer, Energy, Healthcare, Internet, Media & Telecom, Metals & Mining, and Technology. In addition to its venture capital arm, the company also offers investment banking, brokerage, equity research, and asset management services to emerging growth companies and institutional investors worldwide.