ABQid provides a twelve week, rigorously mentored program, rooted in customer discovery and validation. Our objective is to graduate exceptional companies with validated business models, prepared to take on funding, led by entrepreneurs with a strong ethos of integrity, accountability, communication, and commitment to their purpose. We aim to fundamentally change the Albuquerque economy and nurture the vibrant entrepreneurial startup ecosystem in our community. Come, join us in being part of something special in Albuquerque. The application for the 2015 ABQid Accelerator opened Thursday, February 5th 2015. We'll be accepting applications through mid-April for the Accelerator program that will run June, July and August of 2015.
Unirac is a manufacturing company that produces and installs PV mounting systems. The company specializes in product development and provides mounting solutions to its customers through competitively priced products, responsive customer support, integrated technology solutions, and engineering services. It offers solar mounts; SUNFRAME, a shared rail system with gap-free rows; roof mounts; large arrays; and ground fixed tilts. The company serves homeowners and commercial customers through a network of stocking distributors in North America and internationally. Unirac was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Aspen Avionics, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was founded by aviation enthusiasts in 2004. The company specializes in bringing the most advanced technology and capability into general aviation cockpits. Its products increase situational awareness and reduce pilot workload, making it even easier and safer to fly in both VFR and IFR conditions. The company’s philosophy is that getting the latest avionics technology shouldn’t always mean spending a lot of money—on equipment or on installation.
Tullis Health Investors of Florida LLC is a private equity firm established in 1986, headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The firm specializes in growth capital investments, primarily within the healthcare sector, focusing on areas such as medical devices, healthcare services, biotechnology, and specialty pharmaceuticals. Tullis Health Investors targets small to mid-sized companies, providing equity and equity-related capital from seed through late-stage funding. The firm typically invests between $0.25 million and $10 million in companies that have established operations or are well into their product development processes. Its investment strategy includes a focus on healthcare infrastructure, distribution, and information technology, as well as therapeutic devices. Tullis Health Investors primarily invests in U.S. companies, particularly those located in the Midwest, Michigan, Connecticut, Alabama, Albuquerque, and New Mexico.
Cottonwood Technology Fund is a venture capital firm based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, founded in 2009. The firm specializes in early and seed-stage investments, focusing on high-tech and deep-tech sectors, including robotics, photonics, optics, nanotechnology, and advanced materials. It also targets opportunities in healthcare, clean energy, and climate technology. Cottonwood seeks to invest between $1 million and $3 million, primarily in startups located in the Southwestern United States and Northern Europe. Its investment geography includes states such as Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, and Utah, as well as regions in the Netherlands. The firm typically prefers to take a board seat in its portfolio companies, emphasizing a hands-on approach to fostering growth and innovation in disruptive technologies.
Mountain Group Capital, LLC is a venture capital and private equity firm founded in 2002 and based in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm specializes in seed, early-stage, venture equity, buyouts, growth capital, and later-stage investments, primarily targeting the life sciences, animal health, and technology sectors. Within life sciences, it emphasizes MedTech, medical devices, diagnostics, nutraceuticals, and expedited drug development. In the animal health sector, the firm focuses on technologies that enhance companion animal health and agricultural practices. Mountain Group Capital also invests in disruptive technologies that feature innovative business models with manageable development risk and a swift path to market. The firm seeks investment opportunities in North America, particularly in the Southeastern United States and Tennessee, typically targeting companies with revenues between $1 million and $50 million. It generally prefers to acquire minority interests in venture capital investments while aiming for controlling interests in buyout transactions.
Building Hope’s expertise is in finance, real estate, and charter school operations. They offer finance, real estate, services, and a charter support unit. They provide schools with the advantage of having a professional partner with a shared mission of creating charter schools. Their financing through direct investment, loans, and bonds at below-market rates frees charter schools.
Clean Energy Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2017. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments in climate technology startups, primarily in North America, Europe, and Israel. Its focus is on advanced energy innovations that address climate change, targeting sectors such as energy storage, grid connectivity, renewable energy production, clean transportation, and the water/energy nexus. Clean Energy Ventures aims to commercialize disruptive clean energy technologies and business model innovations that are ready for scaling, leveraging market-driven forces to significantly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. The firm is composed of experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in the energy and environmental sectors, providing not only capital but also management expertise and a robust network to support the growth of its portfolio companies.
Micron Technology is one of the largest semiconductor companies globally, specializing in the manufacture of memory and storage chips, primarily dynamic random access memory (DRAM) and NAND flash memory. With over 30 years in the industry, Micron has established itself as a leader in innovation, focusing on the design and production of advanced semiconductor technologies. The company's products are integral to a wide range of applications, including data centers, mobile devices, consumer electronics, and automotive systems. Micron's commitment to research and development is evident in its extensive portfolio of patents, which reflects its dedication to advancing technology and finding new applications for its products. As it continues to evolve, Micron aims to leverage its core strengths in memory to drive innovation and growth across diverse markets.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency established in 1950 and based in Alexandria, Virginia. It is dedicated to supporting research and education in science and engineering across a wide range of disciplines. The NSF provides significant non-dilutive funding, up to $1.5 million, to startups and small businesses through its America's Seed Fund initiative, which is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program mandated by Congress. With an operating budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF is committed to advancing fundamental research and education, thus fostering innovation and technological development in the United States.
Founded in 2005, Clean Energy Venture Group is a venture capital firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The firm seeks to invest in early-stage climate technology sectors.
Sun Mountain Capital is a private equity firm established in 2006 and based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The firm is composed of senior private equity professionals with extensive experience dating back to 1981. Its team has a proven track record in creating value through both fund advisory services and direct investments in promising companies. Sun Mountain Capital specializes in developing customized private equity programs for pension plans and other program sponsors, analyzing key success factors across various private equity initiatives to create tailored investment solutions that align with specific goals. The firm also operates as a Registered Investment Adviser.
Meridian Adhesives Group is a manufacturer of high-value adhesives and sealants, established in 2018 and headquartered in Dalton, Georgia. The company specializes in a diverse portfolio of adhesive technologies, including specialty epoxy, polyurethane, hot melt, and hybrid adhesives. Meridian serves various markets including electronics, medical, construction, flooring, packaging, and product assembly. With operations across the Americas and EMEA, the company maintains a global presence through numerous sales and service offices, ensuring it meets the needs of its customers effectively. Meridian is committed to delivering innovative products and customized services tailored to the specific requirements of its clients in the industrial and infrastructure sectors.
Mazarine Ventures is a technology investment firm based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on generating social and environmental impact through early-stage investments. The firm specifically seeks out young companies that offer innovative solutions to improve efficiencies and address water and wastewater-related risks. Mazarine Ventures is particularly interested in founders who are proactive and dedicated to tackling challenges associated with public health, environmental protection, business continuity, and climate change. The firm invests in various sectors, including communications, networking, diagnostic equipment, biotechnology, water utilities, and software, targeting companies with revenue of around one million dollars. Through its investments, Mazarine Ventures aims to support ventures that contribute positively to society and the environment.
EQT Partners AB is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, with a global presence through additional offices in major cities across Europe, Asia, and North America. Founded in 1994, EQT specializes in a wide array of investment strategies, including expansion capital, buyouts, and growth equity, focusing on medium to large-sized companies with consistent cash flows or significant intrinsic value. The firm targets various sectors, such as healthcare, technology, energy, and infrastructure, and emphasizes investments in mid-market situations, over-leveraged companies, and distressed assets. EQT's investment approach is characterized by taking controlling or co-controlling equity stakes in its portfolio companies and actively participating in their management, often securing board seats. The firm typically holds investments for four to eight years, aiming to enhance growth and create long-term value for stakeholders.
Lovelace Health System is a comprehensive healthcare provider in the United States that focuses on delivering high-quality medical care. The organization operates a network of acute care hospitals, a rehabilitation hospital, and various healthcare centers, ensuring patient-centered services. Lovelace Medical Center features advanced medical technology and an emergency department that operates around the clock, including specialized facilities for senior patients. Additionally, Lovelace Health System offers health insurance through the Lovelace Health Plan, alongside medical laboratories and retail pharmacy locations, all aimed at improving access to innovative healthcare solutions.
Unite Private Networks provides high-bandwidth, fiber-based communications networks and services to schools, governments, carriers, data centers, hospitals, and enterprise business customers across a 21 state service area. Service offerings include dark and lit fiber, private line, optical Ethernet, Internet access, data center services, and other customized solutions. Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, we have been providing customer focused communications solutions since 1998.
Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN) is a provider of physical therapy services based in Carlsbad, California, with a presence across the western United States. The company operates 138 outpatient clinics in 12 states, including California, Colorado, and Texas, focusing on high-growth markets. PRN offers a comprehensive range of treatment services, such as workplace ergonomics, workers' compensation therapy, and rehabilitation for sports and auto injuries, as well as physical recovery for seniors. The company employs a therapist-friendly minority equity partnership model, which allows therapists to manage their practices without the burden of business administration and back-office tasks, thereby enabling them to prioritize patient care and satisfaction. Founded in 1991, PRN is dedicated to enhancing the operational capabilities of physical therapists while delivering high-quality patient outcomes.
Blue Sage Capital, L.P. is a private equity firm founded in 2003 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional office in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The firm specializes in investing in smaller middle-market companies across various industries, including industrial, distribution, business services, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, consumer, and media. Blue Sage typically targets established, profitable businesses with revenues ranging from $20 million to $125 million and cash flows between $3 million and $12 million. The firm generally invests between $20 million and $40 million per transaction, often co-investing with other investors for larger deals. Blue Sage Capital seeks opportunities to take minority, majority, or control positions in its portfolio companies and aims for board representation. The firm usually holds its investments for five to eight years, focusing on growth, recapitalization, and buyout financings.
Belcan is an engineering services company that provides a wide range of solutions, including design, software development, manufacturing, supply chain management, and information technology. The company serves various industries, notably aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial, pharmaceutical, electronics, and government sectors. Belcan specializes in engineering project management and technical staffing, delivering consultancy, supply chain services, and data analytics. Their experienced team enables the company to offer flexible, scalable, and cost-effective services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients.
SAIL Capital Partners LLC is a venture capital and private equity firm focused on companies in energy water and global resources. The company’s investment portfolio includes The Cleantech Group, Xtreme Power, Ice Energy, Dow Kokam, Enerpulse, Activeion, SNTech, FlexEnergy, MicroMedia Filtration, and WaterHealth International. SAILCapital Partners LLC was founded Walter Schindler in 2002 and is based in Newport Beach, California. Walter Schindler is the Founder and Managing Partner.
Silver Lake is a private equity firm founded in 1999 and based in Menlo Park, California. The firm specializes in making large-scale investments exclusively in leading technology companies across various sectors. With a focus on media, business-to-consumer, energy, financial services, healthcare, software as a service, technology, media, and telecommunications, Silver Lake aims to drive growth and innovation within the technology landscape. As a registered investment adviser, Silver Lake is dedicated to leveraging its expertise to identify and support high-potential companies in the technology sector.
ZMC is a private equity firm based in New York, founded in 2001. The firm focuses on investing in and managing a diverse range of enterprises within the media, entertainment, communications, and technology sectors. As a Registered Investment Adviser, ZMC aims to leverage its expertise to identify and develop opportunities across these industries, contributing to the growth and innovation of its portfolio companies.
Nokia is a Finnish multinational communications corporation that specializes in manufacturing mobile devices, network infrastructure, and advanced technologies. The company offers a diverse range of products and services designed to enhance communication and connectivity, including mobile broadband, global services, location-based technologies, and technology licensing. Its mobile broadband segment provides essential hardware and core network software for mobile voice and data services, while the global services segment focuses on network implementation, management, and optimization. Nokia's HERE segment is dedicated to developing local commerce and location-based services. The company operates in over 150 countries and has significant manufacturing facilities in locations such as India, China, Finland, and Germany. Additionally, Nokia maintains a robust research division and a patent business, contributing to its role as a key player in the telecommunications industry.
Ericsson is a leading telecommunications company based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in information and communications technology services. Founded in 1876, the company provides a comprehensive portfolio that includes mobile and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband, and multimedia solutions tailored for operators, enterprises, and the media industry. Ericsson's product offerings encompass telephones, switches, mobile systems, semiconductors, and various other technologies. The company is also active in the Internet of Things (IoT) space, managing over 95 million connected devices worldwide, including 22 million eSIM connections. Ericsson is focused on innovation, investing in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and network functions virtualization through its venture capital arm, Ericsson Ventures.
Verge Fund is a venture capital investment firm located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, established in 2003. The firm specializes in investing in seed-stage, high-growth ventures, particularly in the healthcare and software sectors. Verge focuses on opportunities at the earliest stages of development, even when business plans are not fully formulated. With a deep understanding of the local landscape, the Principals of Verge Fund bring over 43 years of combined experience in investing and collaborating with entrepreneurial companies in New Mexico. Their background includes working in laboratories, universities, and successful venture capital firms, equipping them with the insights necessary to identify and nurture promising opportunities within the region.
Robeco is an international asset management firm based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, established in 1929. The company specializes in a wide range of active investments, including public equity, fixed-income, and alternative investment markets globally. With a strong emphasis on research, Robeco adopts a 'pioneering but cautious' approach to asset management, which has been integral to its operations since inception. The firm is dedicated to sustainability investing and employs quantitative techniques to enhance its investment strategies. Robeco serves a diverse clientele, including institutional clients, private clients, and high-net-worth individuals, and operates as a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation, overseen by an executive management team.
Altira Group is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 1996 by Dirk McDermott. The firm specializes in investing in oil and gas service and technology companies, focusing on businesses that demonstrate a competitive advantage in these sectors. Altira collaborates with a select group of U.S. super-independent oil and gas companies, which provide valuable insights during the investment process and support the growth of portfolio companies by acting as significant customers. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Altira Group aims to drive innovation and efficiency within the energy industry through its targeted investments.
Abry Partners is a private equity firm founded in 1989 and based in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm specializes in late-stage investments, including leveraged buyouts, acquisition roll-ups, and growth capital across various sectors. Abry Partners focuses primarily on industries such as media, communications, business services, healthcare services, and information services. Its investment strategy includes targeting television and radio broadcasting, cable television, magazine publishing, and managed IT services, among others. The firm typically invests between $25 million and $150 million in equity or $15 million to $50 million in mezzanine capital in its portfolio companies, with an investment horizon ranging from three to seven years. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Abry Partners operates primarily in North America and Europe.