Founded in 1998, BayStar Capital invests in private and publicly traded growth companies in the technology and life sciences industries. With over $250 million invested in more than 40 companies, their typical transactions range from $1 million to $25 million. They focus on growth, mezzanine, IPO, and post-IPO stages. Some of their past and current portfolio companies include Commerce One, Interpacket, eFusion, SbaSoft, beenz.com, essential.com, and Global Light Telecommunications.