Robert C. Bales

Develops anti-spyware software solutions

Develops internet security software

Provides social internet monitoring and security systems for homes and small businesses

Provides information security services

Provides industry specific software solutions for manufacturing organizations

Provides online messaging solutions

Schoffstall Ventures invests in seed and early-stage technology companies with innovative technologies, strong management teams and sound business plans. The firm focuses on Internet and information technology ventures with a particular interest in communications and networking technologies, information services and the use of technology in realizing business and process efficiencies. The firm is usually the lead investor making initial early-stage investments that range from $750,000 to $1.5 million. They also make seed investments in the range of $100,000 to $300,000 in companies that are not ready for an early-stage institutional round. Schoffstall's geographic focus is the major markets in the Boston to Washington corridor, although they consider opportunities throughout the US, particularly on the East Coast. The firm also manages a fund that is specifically focused on making seed and early-stage investments in Central and Northern Pennsylvania. Although the majority of their investments are made at the early-stage, Schoffstall also participates in the follow-on fundings of companies where they see opportunities to realize exceptional returns. Their investment horizon is 5 to 7 years.