WWW.VENTURE-ADVISORS.COM CFO and Financial Advisory Services For Early Stage and Rapidly Changing Companies
Venture Advisors What We Do We build, run and support finance organizations for leading start-up, early stage and rapidly changing companies… Some of Our Clients Some of the Investors Who Value Us
Overview Founded in 2002 We have provided CFO and financial advisory services to 180+ companies Unique expertise in rapidly changing industries Software and Services Internet Mobile / Wireless Semiconductor Data Center Technologies Strong reputation for quality and integrity within investor and technology community High quality and seasoned team of professionals Extensive public and private company experience Highly skilled in critical transactions (capital formation, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs) Integrated team of full-time VA professionals at CFO, VP Finance and Controller levels Biotech/Pharma Medical Devices Medical Diagnostics Retail / Consumer Clean Tech
Sales, Marketing, Business Development Research & Development, Operations, Manufacturing Controller Capital Advisory / M&A CFO We serve as a turnkey finance solution for early stage and rapidly changing companies, allowing companies to better focus their efforts and resources on product development, service delivery and sales/marketing activities… CEO Our Role Audit Support Specialist Junior Accountant VP Finance
Models for Building the Finance Function In building and optimizing a Company’s finance team, companies can best scale their financial operations over time with Venture Advisors on a cost-effective basis versus other alternatives…  SOLE  PRACTICIONERS FULL TIME  EQUIVALENTS VENTURE  ADVISORS Breadth of Experience Limited Limited Extensive Cost Variable Fixed Variable Scalability Low Low High Network Low/Medium Low/Medium Extensive Purchasing Power Low Low High
How to Engage Us Part Time Team Interim Team Tactical Support (Company Side) Part Time CFO Part Time VP Finance Part Time Controller Part Time Junior Accountant Full Time CFO Full Time VP Finance Full Time Controller Full Time Junior Accountant Function & Roles Assumed Pricing Model Value to Client Augment existing finance team to provide additional bandwidth and/or specialized expertise audit support capital formation IPO preparation mergers and acquisitions valuation Variable (cash /equity) Variable  Fixed Success Based Bonus Variable Fixed (cash /equity) Access to a broader range of services / expertise with costs better matched to actual resource usage Access to high quality finance professionals in times of transition / urgent need Tactical Support (Investor Side) Provide additional CFO level support for financial due diligence on prospective investments Variable  Fixed Access to high quality finance professionals to support critical events Deeper dive on financial due diligence to uncover potential issues more quickly and develop appropriate post investment strategies
Cash management Banking & investment policies Cash disbursement policy and approvals Investment policies Expense and operational control Purchase order system and approvals T&E policy Supplier / partner relationships Vendor agreements Licensing agreements Audit / Taxes Investment Banking Legal Lending Payroll Insurance Real Estate Benefits VCs / Investors Manage Service Providers Equity capital raise Sell-side M&A activity Buy-side M&A activity Diligence and valuation support Debt capital raise / Working capital facilities Prepare for and Execute Critical Strategic Financial Transactions Pipeline analysis and review of financials/plans Budgeting process Analysis of capital requirements Infrastructure planning Headcount forecasting Forecasting and budget templates Cash burn analysis Monthly financials / reporting package Board reporting Management dashboards / specialized metrics Annual reporting Review/ Establish Policies Execute Day-to-Day Accounting /  Finance Transactions Report Plan Billings Cash collections Accounts payable Payroll Benefits Accounting close Audit preparation and support Customer order fulfillment Pricing model & contract reviews Sales force training Credit policies Accounting Reporting / system requirements Revenue recognition Fixed asset policy IP, intangibles and software capitalization Capitalization tables Option & stock grants Compensation structuring 409A & 123R compliance Our Responsibilities Commercial Banking
VA SmartStart – The Early Stage Solution Effective Financial Compliance Best Positions Company to Raise Capital and Capitalize on Growth Opportunities Timely, Accurate and  Cost-Effective Accounting 1 Launch 2 Operate 3 Grow Monthly CFO review to assess risk and long-term path Access to specialized skill sets for more complex and/or strategic activities Equity financings Credit facilities Mergers and acquisitions Budgeting / forecasting Compensation planning Strategic relationships Identifying and implementing emerging accounting standards Negotiating with service providers Real estate planning Client is provided with pre-paid mailers in which all bills, invoices and statements are sent to VA VA scans documents into a digital archive Transactions are processed in QuickBooks Enterprise VA provides all accounting, processing and reporting services Invoices A/R Payments Financial reporting Budgeting Conduct business and financial due diligence to understand client’s needs and objectives Establish reporting calendar and timeframes Define working relationships Begin onboarding / setup process VA SmartStart addresses the very specific needs of new startups and seed stage companies in order to provide basic financial infrastructure in the most cost-effective manner possible…
Benefits of a Part Time Finance Team Early stage companies can preserve significant cash resources by matching the variable cost paid for finance infrastructure to their actual needs and required utilization…
Full coordination and execution of all audit communication, planning and interaction with external auditors Preparation of audit ready work papers, financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial statements Debt, equity and stock option roll forward and all related footnote disclosures Stock compensation and other equity based payments Foreign currency accounting Warrant accounting Revenue recognition Purchase price allocation, accounting and disclosures Cumulative unpaid dividend calculations  Detailed Disclosure Calculations - Examples Audit Coordination VA Audit Support and Preparation Through our technical expertise and resources, we allow early stage, middle market and public companies a means to increase the quality and speed of their audit support and preparation process on a cost-effective basis.
Advisory Services Our team has extensive experience in raising institutional venture capital.  Our access to venture investors is unparalleled since we actively work with a wide range of venture capital firms who trust us to run their portfolio companies financial operations post-investment.  In assisting our clients, we Provide CFO level support in capital raise transactions Identify, contact and negotiate with new funding sources Develop marketing and diligence infrastructure required to support the transaction Investor presentations Executive summary Financial model Data room We provide a range of buy and sell side merger and acquisition advisory services.  Given the experience of our staff we have the ability to structure our relationships with clients to be as comprehensive or as tactical as a particular transaction demands.  Upon detailed investigation not every transaction idea is a good one and we pride ourselves in helping clients understand the impact of bad deals and avoid them. Turnkey buy or sell side transaction execution Strategic and financial planning Due diligence assistance and support Integration services We have extensive experience in evaluating, structuring and negotiating a broad range of capital resources including lines of credit, lease lines, venture debt and equipment financing. Identify and evaluate optimal financing structures & sources Develop marketing and diligence infrastructure required to support the transaction Investor presentations Executive summary Financial model Data room Negotiate and structure the transaction Equity  Capital Advisory Credit Facilities and Venture Debt M&A Advisory / Execution IPO Planning and Preparation Our team has extensive experience in the company, underwriter and accounting sides of the initial public offering process.  We provide skills that can speed up the front end of the IPO process at a dramatically lower cost. Financial model preparation Due diligence preparation Kick-off meeting presentations S-1 drafting Roadshow drafting Extra internal finance team support for audit process
Our role as CFO in the vast majority of our client companies puts us in direct day-to-day contact with leading venture capital investors… Quality VC Relationships Equity Providers Debt Providers
Since our inception in 2002, we have advised more than 180 companies at Venture Advisors. Representative clients include: Client Base
$25,000,000 Series D Funding The undersigned served as exclusive financial advisor to Airwide Solutions Undisclosed Sale The undersigned served as financial advisor to Katzenbach Partners LLC in its sale to Booz & Company has been sold to The undersigned served as financial advisor to Lilliputian Systems $8,500,000 Venture Debt Undisclosed Financial Restructuring The undersigned served as financial advisor to Datatrac Undisclosed Exclusive Sale The undersigned served as exclusive financial advisor to Optram Incorporated in its sale to Bentley Systems, Inc. has been sold to $6,500,000 Exclusive Sale The undersigned served as exclusive financial advisor to Softsight LLC Undisclosed Exclusive Sale The undersigned served as exclusive financial advisor to NTRU Cryptosystems, Inc. in its sale to Security Innovation. has been sold to Selected Transactions has been acquired by
Jim brings over twenty years of financial management experience to his clients.  He has extensive hands-on experience in both private and public companies having raised over $100 million in venture financing.  Most recently, he has served as interim CFO at several development stage companies guiding them through bridge, venture equity and debt financings.  Previously, Jim was Vice President of Finance at Emulex  (a leader in Fibre Channel Networking) with responsibilities for operations and investor relations.  During his time at Emulex, he participated in several acquisitions and two convertible debt offerings raising more than $650 million.  Prior to Emulex, Jim was CFO at Giganet where he led the company through three rounds of financing and sold the business in 2001 to Emulex for $650M .  He has also been CFO or held senior financial positions in several software companies including Passkey Systems, DALim, Software Emancipation Technology, FASTech Integration and Bachman Information Systems.  He holds an MBA from Boston University and a BS in Accounting from the University of Denver and he is a Certified Public Accountant. REPRESENTATIVE VA CLIENTS:  Bug Labs, Equallogic, Going.com, Knewton, Noble Peak Vision, Perkstreet Jim Antes Partner - CFO [email_address] 781.273.6076   Experience Bob joined Venture Advisors in January 2004 and brings more than 25 years experience including 14 as CFO in both publicly traded and venture-backed emerging-growth companies in the technology and medical device industries.  He has been instrumental in securing venture financings, restructurings and driving scalable best-in-class business practices and standards for a broad range of venture backed companies..  Prior to Venture Advisors, Bob has served as CFO of Synamics Corp., a multi-national communications company and BaseSix, an interactive IT services company.  Prior to these entrepreneurial ventures, Bob was Vice President, CFO and Treasurer of Inso Corporation, a $70 million publicly traded enterprise software company. He also had a successful 14-year career at Data General, where he was CFO of a $625 million multi-national operating division.  Bob began his career at Johnson & Johnson as an M&A Analyst and Marketing Accounting Manager.  He holds an MBA from Suffolk University and is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. REPRESENTATIVE VA CLIENTS:  DataTrac Corporation, Dimdim, Spectrum Transportation, Ze-gen Bob Dudley Partner - CFO [email_address] 781.273.6072   Doc offers his clients more than 30 years of experience as a CFO and COO, mainly with start-ups and emerging growth companies.  He has led nine rounds of venture and strategic funding totaling $65 million and also led a successful IPO with an initial capitalization of $150 million, which grew to $280 million within several months.  Doc has managed all aspects of finance, accounting and administration, and is well versed in building sound infrastructure to enable companies to scale through the various stages from start-up to mature, sustainable business.  Doc has been CFO of both public companies, including Ludlow Corporation and Proteon, Inc., and private companies, including ManagedComp, Into Networks and Chinook Communications, and was the vice president of M&A at Tyco International.  He has extensive experience negotiating a wide range of strategic agreements, intellectual property licenses, distribution and joint venture agreements and has executed acquisition/divestiture transactions in excess of $350 million.  Doc was previously a principal with Arthur Young & Company, and he has also acquired significant experience in international operations.  A magna cum laude graduate of Providence College, Doc received his MBA from Harvard Business School.  He is a CPA and earned the Silver Medal for the CPA exam in Massachusetts. REPRESENTATIVE VA CLIENTS:   DynamicOps ,  Innoveer Solutions, Lilliputian Systems, Neocleus, Ntru Cryptosystems, SiCortex Doc Honan Partner - CFO [email_address] 781.273.6070 Public Company / IPO Experience YES VC Backed CFO Experience YES Fundraising Experience YES M&A Experience YES Financial Credentials CPA / MBA Public Company / IPO Experience YES VC Backed CFO Experience YES Fundraising Experience YES M&A Experience YES Financial Credentials MBA Public Company / IPO Experience YES VC Backed CFO Experience YES Fundraising Experience YES M&A Experience YES Financial Credentials CPA / MBA
Experience David provides a range of advisory services to our clients focused on capital raise transactions and merger and acquisitions.  David served as an investment banker at First Albany Corporation from 1991 to 2003. He was a Managing Director in the Corporate Finance Group, where he was responsible for leading the Boston group's efforts in IT services, software and enterprise hardware markets.  His responsibilities included the origination and primary execution of public offerings, strategic mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions.  He has completed more than 60 investment banking transactions and advisory assignments, raising over $2.4 billion for such companies as Airwide Solutions, Forrester Research, NaviSite, NIC, USWeb, iXL, Ericsson, Critical Path and VeriSign.  David holds a B.S. from Babson College with majors in Finance, Investments and Economics, graduating in two years with highest distinction.  He also earned an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.  REPRESENTATIVE VA CLIENTS:   Airwide Solutions, eDialog,  Katzenbach Partners, Ntru Cryptosystems, Optram, Threadsmith David Rauktys Partner – Advisory Services [email_address] 781.273.6073   Mark joined Venture Advisors in June 2009 and brings his experience in senior management and consulting to its clients.  He has worked in life science and technology based companies from venture startups to mid-cap public companies.  For over 20 years, he has served as CFO of a number of companies including BG Medicine, Inc., ONI Medical Systems, Clinical Data, Inc. and ADE Corporation.  In that capacity, he has raised over $200 million in venture capital and private equity.  He has also arranged debt transactions including working capital lines of credit, venture debt, asset-backed loans and mezzanine financings.  Mark has participated in numerous mergers and acquisitions, involved in strategic analysis, negotiations, due diligence, closing and integration.  He also has extensive experience in international business, establishing branch offices and subsidiaries throughout the world.  His life science experience includes biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical device and diagnostics.  In the technology sector, he has worked in the software, wireless communications, capital equipment and semiconductor industries.  His experience in public companies includes SEC reporting, preparation for Sarbanes Oxley and IPOs.  Earlier in his career Mark spent 15 years in public accounting with Deloitte & Touche and Wolf & Company, where he led the management consulting practice.  He holds an MBA from The Ohio State University and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is a Certified Public Accountant. Mark Shooman CFO [email_address] 617.512.3002 Public Company / IPO Experience YES VC Backed CFO Experience NO Fundraising Experience YES M&A Experience YES Financial Credentials MBA Public Company / IPO Experience YES VC Backed CFO Experience YES Fundraising Experience YES M&A Experience YES Financial Credentials CPA / MBA
Experience Bob brings over 20 years of financial management experience to his clients with experience in both public and private companies. Most recently he served as the Corporate Controller/Treasurer at Amperion. In that role, he has successfully led the company through $40m of equity and bridge financing events. He has several years of broad based experience and specific expertise within the technology/manufacturing space with extensive knowledge overseeing financial operations and financial reporting.   Prior to joining Amperion, Bob served as a Senior Financial Consultant for Parson Consulting, a high end financial consulting firm headquartered in Chicago, where he specialized in revenue recognition initiatives, SEC reporting, ERP implementations and process re-engineering efforts. He has held senior financial positions at several technology companies including Mercury Computer Systems, IDE Associates and Compugraphic.   Bob holds an undergraduate degree from Bentley University and an MBA from Suffolk University.  REPRESENTATIVE VA CLIENTS:  Amperion, Exit41 Bob Mulcahy VP Finance [email_address] 978.835.9988   Peter Basius joined Venture Advisors in February 2007 and brings nineteen years of experience in technology companies.  He most recently served as the Vice President of Finance for ChoiceStream.  Before joining ChoiceStream, Peter managed his own consulting business providing accounting and finance services to early stage technology companies such as Incipient, DataPower, Affinnova, VoiceObjects and ChoiceStream.  Previously Peter worked for CyberCFO providing accounting services to their clients and held the controller position at REON Broadband, NetCentric, 4-Sight and Dragon Systems. Peter also had financial roles of increasing responsibility at Parexel, Sequoia Systems and Davox. He received his B.S. in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire and his M.B.A. from Rivier College. REPRESENTATIVE VA CLIENTS:   Bit9, Incipient, Optiant, Sellmytimesharenow.com Pete Basius VP Finance [email_address] 781.856.1111 Leighanne Henkenmeier joined Venture Advisors in March 2010 and brings nineteen years of experience in technology, retail and financial services companies.  She most recently served as the Vice President of Finance for Mercatus and its newly acquired subsidiary, Financial Research Corporation.  Prior to this role, Leighanne started and managed two separate companies, a high-end retail business and her own CFO consulting business.  Her consulting business focused on assisting early stage technology companies in raising venture financing and  building finance systems and teams to manage rapid growth.  Her clients included Maven Networks, Habama and Epesi Technologies.  Previously, Leighanne held Director of Finance and Controller positions at Resonate and Mainspring, both venture-backed technology companies preparing for IPOs.  Leighanne was also an Audit Manager in the technology practice of Price Waterhouse where she managed both private and publicly-traded clients.  She received her B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts and is also a Certified Public Accountant. Leighanne Henkenmeier VP Finance [email_address] 781.603.6203 Public Company / IPO Experience YES VC Backed CFO Experience YES Fundraising Experience YES M&A Experience NO Financial Credentials MBA Public Company / IPO Experience NO VC Backed CFO Experience YES Fundraising Experience YES M&A Experience YES Financial Credentials MBA Public Company / IPO Experience YES VC Backed CFO Experience YES Fundraising Experience YES M&A Experience YES Financial Credentials CPA

VA Overview Summer 2010

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    WWW.VENTURE-ADVISORS.COM CFO andFinancial Advisory Services For Early Stage and Rapidly Changing Companies
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    Venture Advisors WhatWe Do We build, run and support finance organizations for leading start-up, early stage and rapidly changing companies… Some of Our Clients Some of the Investors Who Value Us
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    Overview Founded in2002 We have provided CFO and financial advisory services to 180+ companies Unique expertise in rapidly changing industries Software and Services Internet Mobile / Wireless Semiconductor Data Center Technologies Strong reputation for quality and integrity within investor and technology community High quality and seasoned team of professionals Extensive public and private company experience Highly skilled in critical transactions (capital formation, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs) Integrated team of full-time VA professionals at CFO, VP Finance and Controller levels Biotech/Pharma Medical Devices Medical Diagnostics Retail / Consumer Clean Tech
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    Sales, Marketing, BusinessDevelopment Research & Development, Operations, Manufacturing Controller Capital Advisory / M&A CFO We serve as a turnkey finance solution for early stage and rapidly changing companies, allowing companies to better focus their efforts and resources on product development, service delivery and sales/marketing activities… CEO Our Role Audit Support Specialist Junior Accountant VP Finance
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    Models for Buildingthe Finance Function In building and optimizing a Company’s finance team, companies can best scale their financial operations over time with Venture Advisors on a cost-effective basis versus other alternatives… SOLE PRACTICIONERS FULL TIME EQUIVALENTS VENTURE ADVISORS Breadth of Experience Limited Limited Extensive Cost Variable Fixed Variable Scalability Low Low High Network Low/Medium Low/Medium Extensive Purchasing Power Low Low High
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    How to EngageUs Part Time Team Interim Team Tactical Support (Company Side) Part Time CFO Part Time VP Finance Part Time Controller Part Time Junior Accountant Full Time CFO Full Time VP Finance Full Time Controller Full Time Junior Accountant Function & Roles Assumed Pricing Model Value to Client Augment existing finance team to provide additional bandwidth and/or specialized expertise audit support capital formation IPO preparation mergers and acquisitions valuation Variable (cash /equity) Variable Fixed Success Based Bonus Variable Fixed (cash /equity) Access to a broader range of services / expertise with costs better matched to actual resource usage Access to high quality finance professionals in times of transition / urgent need Tactical Support (Investor Side) Provide additional CFO level support for financial due diligence on prospective investments Variable Fixed Access to high quality finance professionals to support critical events Deeper dive on financial due diligence to uncover potential issues more quickly and develop appropriate post investment strategies
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    Cash management Banking& investment policies Cash disbursement policy and approvals Investment policies Expense and operational control Purchase order system and approvals T&E policy Supplier / partner relationships Vendor agreements Licensing agreements Audit / Taxes Investment Banking Legal Lending Payroll Insurance Real Estate Benefits VCs / Investors Manage Service Providers Equity capital raise Sell-side M&A activity Buy-side M&A activity Diligence and valuation support Debt capital raise / Working capital facilities Prepare for and Execute Critical Strategic Financial Transactions Pipeline analysis and review of financials/plans Budgeting process Analysis of capital requirements Infrastructure planning Headcount forecasting Forecasting and budget templates Cash burn analysis Monthly financials / reporting package Board reporting Management dashboards / specialized metrics Annual reporting Review/ Establish Policies Execute Day-to-Day Accounting / Finance Transactions Report Plan Billings Cash collections Accounts payable Payroll Benefits Accounting close Audit preparation and support Customer order fulfillment Pricing model & contract reviews Sales force training Credit policies Accounting Reporting / system requirements Revenue recognition Fixed asset policy IP, intangibles and software capitalization Capitalization tables Option & stock grants Compensation structuring 409A & 123R compliance Our Responsibilities Commercial Banking
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    VA SmartStart –The Early Stage Solution Effective Financial Compliance Best Positions Company to Raise Capital and Capitalize on Growth Opportunities Timely, Accurate and Cost-Effective Accounting 1 Launch 2 Operate 3 Grow Monthly CFO review to assess risk and long-term path Access to specialized skill sets for more complex and/or strategic activities Equity financings Credit facilities Mergers and acquisitions Budgeting / forecasting Compensation planning Strategic relationships Identifying and implementing emerging accounting standards Negotiating with service providers Real estate planning Client is provided with pre-paid mailers in which all bills, invoices and statements are sent to VA VA scans documents into a digital archive Transactions are processed in QuickBooks Enterprise VA provides all accounting, processing and reporting services Invoices A/R Payments Financial reporting Budgeting Conduct business and financial due diligence to understand client’s needs and objectives Establish reporting calendar and timeframes Define working relationships Begin onboarding / setup process VA SmartStart addresses the very specific needs of new startups and seed stage companies in order to provide basic financial infrastructure in the most cost-effective manner possible…
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    Benefits of aPart Time Finance Team Early stage companies can preserve significant cash resources by matching the variable cost paid for finance infrastructure to their actual needs and required utilization…
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    Full coordination andexecution of all audit communication, planning and interaction with external auditors Preparation of audit ready work papers, financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial statements Debt, equity and stock option roll forward and all related footnote disclosures Stock compensation and other equity based payments Foreign currency accounting Warrant accounting Revenue recognition Purchase price allocation, accounting and disclosures Cumulative unpaid dividend calculations Detailed Disclosure Calculations - Examples Audit Coordination VA Audit Support and Preparation Through our technical expertise and resources, we allow early stage, middle market and public companies a means to increase the quality and speed of their audit support and preparation process on a cost-effective basis.
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    Advisory Services Ourteam has extensive experience in raising institutional venture capital. Our access to venture investors is unparalleled since we actively work with a wide range of venture capital firms who trust us to run their portfolio companies financial operations post-investment. In assisting our clients, we Provide CFO level support in capital raise transactions Identify, contact and negotiate with new funding sources Develop marketing and diligence infrastructure required to support the transaction Investor presentations Executive summary Financial model Data room We provide a range of buy and sell side merger and acquisition advisory services. Given the experience of our staff we have the ability to structure our relationships with clients to be as comprehensive or as tactical as a particular transaction demands. Upon detailed investigation not every transaction idea is a good one and we pride ourselves in helping clients understand the impact of bad deals and avoid them. Turnkey buy or sell side transaction execution Strategic and financial planning Due diligence assistance and support Integration services We have extensive experience in evaluating, structuring and negotiating a broad range of capital resources including lines of credit, lease lines, venture debt and equipment financing. Identify and evaluate optimal financing structures & sources Develop marketing and diligence infrastructure required to support the transaction Investor presentations Executive summary Financial model Data room Negotiate and structure the transaction Equity Capital Advisory Credit Facilities and Venture Debt M&A Advisory / Execution IPO Planning and Preparation Our team has extensive experience in the company, underwriter and accounting sides of the initial public offering process. We provide skills that can speed up the front end of the IPO process at a dramatically lower cost. Financial model preparation Due diligence preparation Kick-off meeting presentations S-1 drafting Roadshow drafting Extra internal finance team support for audit process
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    Our role asCFO in the vast majority of our client companies puts us in direct day-to-day contact with leading venture capital investors… Quality VC Relationships Equity Providers Debt Providers
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    Since our inceptionin 2002, we have advised more than 180 companies at Venture Advisors. Representative clients include: Client Base
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    $25,000,000 Series DFunding The undersigned served as exclusive financial advisor to Airwide Solutions Undisclosed Sale The undersigned served as financial advisor to Katzenbach Partners LLC in its sale to Booz & Company has been sold to The undersigned served as financial advisor to Lilliputian Systems $8,500,000 Venture Debt Undisclosed Financial Restructuring The undersigned served as financial advisor to Datatrac Undisclosed Exclusive Sale The undersigned served as exclusive financial advisor to Optram Incorporated in its sale to Bentley Systems, Inc. has been sold to $6,500,000 Exclusive Sale The undersigned served as exclusive financial advisor to Softsight LLC Undisclosed Exclusive Sale The undersigned served as exclusive financial advisor to NTRU Cryptosystems, Inc. in its sale to Security Innovation. has been sold to Selected Transactions has been acquired by
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    Jim brings overtwenty years of financial management experience to his clients.  He has extensive hands-on experience in both private and public companies having raised over $100 million in venture financing.  Most recently, he has served as interim CFO at several development stage companies guiding them through bridge, venture equity and debt financings.  Previously, Jim was Vice President of Finance at Emulex  (a leader in Fibre Channel Networking) with responsibilities for operations and investor relations.  During his time at Emulex, he participated in several acquisitions and two convertible debt offerings raising more than $650 million.  Prior to Emulex, Jim was CFO at Giganet where he led the company through three rounds of financing and sold the business in 2001 to Emulex for $650M .  He has also been CFO or held senior financial positions in several software companies including Passkey Systems, DALim, Software Emancipation Technology, FASTech Integration and Bachman Information Systems.  He holds an MBA from Boston University and a BS in Accounting from the University of Denver and he is a Certified Public Accountant. REPRESENTATIVE VA CLIENTS: Bug Labs, Equallogic, Going.com, Knewton, Noble Peak Vision, Perkstreet Jim Antes Partner - CFO [email_address] 781.273.6076   Experience Bob joined Venture Advisors in January 2004 and brings more than 25 years experience including 14 as CFO in both publicly traded and venture-backed emerging-growth companies in the technology and medical device industries. He has been instrumental in securing venture financings, restructurings and driving scalable best-in-class business practices and standards for a broad range of venture backed companies.. Prior to Venture Advisors, Bob has served as CFO of Synamics Corp., a multi-national communications company and BaseSix, an interactive IT services company. Prior to these entrepreneurial ventures, Bob was Vice President, CFO and Treasurer of Inso Corporation, a $70 million publicly traded enterprise software company. He also had a successful 14-year career at Data General, where he was CFO of a $625 million multi-national operating division. Bob began his career at Johnson & Johnson as an M&A Analyst and Marketing Accounting Manager. He holds an MBA from Suffolk University and is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. REPRESENTATIVE VA CLIENTS: DataTrac Corporation, Dimdim, Spectrum Transportation, Ze-gen Bob Dudley Partner - CFO [email_address] 781.273.6072   Doc offers his clients more than 30 years of experience as a CFO and COO, mainly with start-ups and emerging growth companies. He has led nine rounds of venture and strategic funding totaling $65 million and also led a successful IPO with an initial capitalization of $150 million, which grew to $280 million within several months. Doc has managed all aspects of finance, accounting and administration, and is well versed in building sound infrastructure to enable companies to scale through the various stages from start-up to mature, sustainable business. Doc has been CFO of both public companies, including Ludlow Corporation and Proteon, Inc., and private companies, including ManagedComp, Into Networks and Chinook Communications, and was the vice president of M&A at Tyco International. He has extensive experience negotiating a wide range of strategic agreements, intellectual property licenses, distribution and joint venture agreements and has executed acquisition/divestiture transactions in excess of $350 million. Doc was previously a principal with Arthur Young & Company, and he has also acquired significant experience in international operations. A magna cum laude graduate of Providence College, Doc received his MBA from Harvard Business School. He is a CPA and earned the Silver Medal for the CPA exam in Massachusetts. REPRESENTATIVE VA CLIENTS: DynamicOps , Innoveer Solutions, Lilliputian Systems, Neocleus, Ntru Cryptosystems, SiCortex Doc Honan Partner - CFO [email_address] 781.273.6070 Public Company / IPO Experience YES VC Backed CFO Experience YES Fundraising Experience YES M&A Experience YES Financial Credentials CPA / MBA Public Company / IPO Experience YES VC Backed CFO Experience YES Fundraising Experience YES M&A Experience YES Financial Credentials MBA Public Company / IPO Experience YES VC Backed CFO Experience YES Fundraising Experience YES M&A Experience YES Financial Credentials CPA / MBA
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    Experience David providesa range of advisory services to our clients focused on capital raise transactions and merger and acquisitions. David served as an investment banker at First Albany Corporation from 1991 to 2003. He was a Managing Director in the Corporate Finance Group, where he was responsible for leading the Boston group's efforts in IT services, software and enterprise hardware markets. His responsibilities included the origination and primary execution of public offerings, strategic mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions. He has completed more than 60 investment banking transactions and advisory assignments, raising over $2.4 billion for such companies as Airwide Solutions, Forrester Research, NaviSite, NIC, USWeb, iXL, Ericsson, Critical Path and VeriSign. David holds a B.S. from Babson College with majors in Finance, Investments and Economics, graduating in two years with highest distinction. He also earned an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. REPRESENTATIVE VA CLIENTS: Airwide Solutions, eDialog, Katzenbach Partners, Ntru Cryptosystems, Optram, Threadsmith David Rauktys Partner – Advisory Services [email_address] 781.273.6073   Mark joined Venture Advisors in June 2009 and brings his experience in senior management and consulting to its clients. He has worked in life science and technology based companies from venture startups to mid-cap public companies. For over 20 years, he has served as CFO of a number of companies including BG Medicine, Inc., ONI Medical Systems, Clinical Data, Inc. and ADE Corporation. In that capacity, he has raised over $200 million in venture capital and private equity. He has also arranged debt transactions including working capital lines of credit, venture debt, asset-backed loans and mezzanine financings. Mark has participated in numerous mergers and acquisitions, involved in strategic analysis, negotiations, due diligence, closing and integration. He also has extensive experience in international business, establishing branch offices and subsidiaries throughout the world. His life science experience includes biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical device and diagnostics. In the technology sector, he has worked in the software, wireless communications, capital equipment and semiconductor industries. His experience in public companies includes SEC reporting, preparation for Sarbanes Oxley and IPOs. Earlier in his career Mark spent 15 years in public accounting with Deloitte & Touche and Wolf & Company, where he led the management consulting practice. He holds an MBA from The Ohio State University and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is a Certified Public Accountant. Mark Shooman CFO [email_address] 617.512.3002 Public Company / IPO Experience YES VC Backed CFO Experience NO Fundraising Experience YES M&A Experience YES Financial Credentials MBA Public Company / IPO Experience YES VC Backed CFO Experience YES Fundraising Experience YES M&A Experience YES Financial Credentials CPA / MBA
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    Experience Bob brings over20 years of financial management experience to his clients with experience in both public and private companies. Most recently he served as the Corporate Controller/Treasurer at Amperion. In that role, he has successfully led the company through $40m of equity and bridge financing events. He has several years of broad based experience and specific expertise within the technology/manufacturing space with extensive knowledge overseeing financial operations and financial reporting.   Prior to joining Amperion, Bob served as a Senior Financial Consultant for Parson Consulting, a high end financial consulting firm headquartered in Chicago, where he specialized in revenue recognition initiatives, SEC reporting, ERP implementations and process re-engineering efforts. He has held senior financial positions at several technology companies including Mercury Computer Systems, IDE Associates and Compugraphic.   Bob holds an undergraduate degree from Bentley University and an MBA from Suffolk University. REPRESENTATIVE VA CLIENTS: Amperion, Exit41 Bob Mulcahy VP Finance [email_address] 978.835.9988   Peter Basius joined Venture Advisors in February 2007 and brings nineteen years of experience in technology companies.  He most recently served as the Vice President of Finance for ChoiceStream.  Before joining ChoiceStream, Peter managed his own consulting business providing accounting and finance services to early stage technology companies such as Incipient, DataPower, Affinnova, VoiceObjects and ChoiceStream. Previously Peter worked for CyberCFO providing accounting services to their clients and held the controller position at REON Broadband, NetCentric, 4-Sight and Dragon Systems. Peter also had financial roles of increasing responsibility at Parexel, Sequoia Systems and Davox. He received his B.S. in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire and his M.B.A. from Rivier College. REPRESENTATIVE VA CLIENTS: Bit9, Incipient, Optiant, Sellmytimesharenow.com Pete Basius VP Finance [email_address] 781.856.1111 Leighanne Henkenmeier joined Venture Advisors in March 2010 and brings nineteen years of experience in technology, retail and financial services companies.  She most recently served as the Vice President of Finance for Mercatus and its newly acquired subsidiary, Financial Research Corporation.  Prior to this role, Leighanne started and managed two separate companies, a high-end retail business and her own CFO consulting business. Her consulting business focused on assisting early stage technology companies in raising venture financing and building finance systems and teams to manage rapid growth. Her clients included Maven Networks, Habama and Epesi Technologies. Previously, Leighanne held Director of Finance and Controller positions at Resonate and Mainspring, both venture-backed technology companies preparing for IPOs. Leighanne was also an Audit Manager in the technology practice of Price Waterhouse where she managed both private and publicly-traded clients. She received her B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts and is also a Certified Public Accountant. Leighanne Henkenmeier VP Finance [email_address] 781.603.6203 Public Company / IPO Experience YES VC Backed CFO Experience YES Fundraising Experience YES M&A Experience NO Financial Credentials MBA Public Company / IPO Experience NO VC Backed CFO Experience YES Fundraising Experience YES M&A Experience YES Financial Credentials MBA Public Company / IPO Experience YES VC Backed CFO Experience YES Fundraising Experience YES M&A Experience YES Financial Credentials CPA