Richard Smith

Somera Ventures LLC (Somera Ventures) is a venture capital/private equity firm founded in 2001. The firm is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Tekelec Global, Inc. provides mobile broadband solutions. The company was founded by Jean-Claude Asscher in December 1971 and was headquartered in Morrisville, NC.

ECI Telecom Ltd. engages in the provision of network solutions to communication service providers, critical infrastructures, and data center operators. It offers software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) applications, end-to-end network management, comprehensive cybersecurity solution, and professional services. The firm's products include elastic services platform, transport product lines, MUSE network and service applications, MUSE cyber security suite, and MERCURY NFV solutions. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Petach Tikva, Israel.

Newedge Signal Solutions, Inc. manufactures radio frequency devices. It specializes in tunable filters, envelope tracking-enabled RFpower amplifiers and digital signal processing software. The company was founded by David J. McIntosh in 2011 and is headquartered in Ayer, MA.

Physicians Formula Holdings, Inc. engages in the development, marketing, and sale of cosmetic and skin care products. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Azusa, CA.

NIR Diagnostics, Inc. develops handheld healthcare diagnostic devices. It holds infrared spectroscopic portfolio of optical, electronic and algorithm-related patents for healthcare applications. The company develops both in-vitro technology, which is applied to a droplet of blood and in-vivo technology, which does not require a blood sample. Its technology helps in monitoring key blood analytes without the need for chemical reagents. NIR Diagnostics was founded on April 27, 1978 and is headquartered in Campbellville, Canada.

Founded in 2009 by Yaron Eitan, Selway Capital LLC is a private equity firm located in Englewood, New Jersey. The firm is a subsidiary of Selway Capital Holdings LLC.

Enfora, Inc. provides wireless networking solutions. Its services include embedded wireless software, network edge wireless platforms, embedded and integrated and enterprise software. The company was founded by Mark A. Weinzierl in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

ClearSky Technologies, Inc. provides mobile data services to wireless carriers. Its solutions include NetView 360, FORTE neutral host, total traffic manager and iCODE. The company was founded by Bill Poellmitz and Dean Fresonke and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

VPIsystems, Inc. engages in the provision of network planning software and services for the global telecommunications industry. It enables optimized solutions through LTE network analytics for the escalating bandwidth requirements in backhaul and core networks. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Somerset, NJ.

iconectiv LLC engages in the provision of mobile, broadband, and enterprise software and services. It offers network and operations management; numbering; registry; messaging; and fraud and identity solutions. Its platforms include TruNumber, TruOps, and TruReach. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ.

Site Fuel, Inc. provides fuel management solutions. It offers mobile application for fueling services. The company was founded by Tom Hunter in 2015 and is headquartered in Cheyenne, WY.

Junior Achievement of Chicago engages in the provision of educational services. Its programs are funded by businesses and individuals and are designed to be taught in the classroom by business, parent, and community volunteers. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

CTIA-The Wireless Association attracts members in the wireless communications industry and represents their interests to the public. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Aspire of Illinois is a non-profit organization that engages I the provision of support services for children and adults with disabilities. It offers housing options, training programs for adult with disabilities. It also offers pediatric therapy sessions. The company was founded on September 14, 1960 and is headquartered in Hillside, IL.

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, Inc. manufactures tools and supplies for the electrical industry. It offers connectors, terminals, crimps, strips, application systems, and measurement products including clamp meters, testers, and accessories. The company was founded by J. Walter Becker in 1916 and is headquartered in Sycamore, IL.

Motorola Mobility LLC develops, manufactures, and delivers mobile communications devices, under the Moto and Vibe brands in the United States and internationally. It offers smartphones; wearables, which include watches and Bluetooth products; and software, including Motorola software and applications, and Android software. It also offers phone accessories that include music accessories, such as wired and wireless headphones, Bluetooth speakers, and streaming devices; talk accessories, including car speakerphones and Bluetooth headsets; cases, shells, anti-shock cases, and film protectors; power and storage accessories, such as chargers, battery packs, MicroSD memory cards, and docks; and cordless phones, monitors, and more. The firm also offers services and repair solutions, including drivers, software updates, repairs, and extended warranty. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center provides business development advisory services. It helps clients by providing financing, sales and client development, mentoring, peer-to-peer exchange, grant and new ventures accelerating services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.