vSpring is a traditional early-stage venture capital firm with more than $350 million of committed capital under management. The company targets information technology and life sciences companies headquartered in the Intermountain West region. Primary areas of focus include enterprise software, networking and communications, security software, Internet, mobile computing, drug discovery, drug delivery, diagnostics and medical devices. vSpring has offices in Salt Lake City and Albuquerque.

Dow Venture Capital is a department within The Dow Chemical Company that invests in promising start-up companies in North America, Europe and Asia. The company supports its portfolio with capital, technology, and a global network of potential development partners. Dow Venture Capital is active in investing in companies throughout their early critical years, from seed to later stage investment. Dow Venture Capital is located in The Dow Chemical Company headquarters in Midland, Mich.

Sun Mountain Capital was founded in 2006 by a team of senior investment professionals with over 40 years of private equity experience. Sun Mountain Capital is a boutique investment firm with significant expertise establishing and managing customized private equity programs. Sun Mountain is the General Partner of the NMSIC Co-Investment Fund, which it manages on behalf of the New Mexico State Investment Council.