Tom Baruch

Aerogen, Inc. develops and manufactures aerosol products for treatment of respiratory disorders in the critical care setting. Its products include Aerogen Solo, Aerogen Ultra, Aerogen Pro, Pro-C controller, and USB controller. The company is headquartered in Deerfield, IL.

Syrrx, Inc. used to develops drugs. Its focus was on creating novel therapies for cancer, metabolic diseases and inflammation. The company was the technology leader in the field of structural proteomics, the process of generating protein structures from genetic information. It was headquartered in San Diego, CA

Luminus Devices, Inc. develops and manufactures solid state lighting solutions. Its products include COB arrays, mid power LEDs, XNOVA cube, high brightness white LEDs, color LEDs, color mix LEDs, UV LEDs, IR LEDs and horticulture LEDs. The company was founded by Alexei Erchak and John D. Joannopoulos in 2002 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Alien Technology LLC engages in design, manufacture and sale of radio frequency identification products. Its professional services include custom training, technical consulting, program and project management, site survey and spectrum analysis, physical architecture review, product packaging and tag placement, optimal antenna and reader placement & orientation, system configuration and technical support & maintenance. The firm’s products include chips, tags, readers and antennas. The company was founded in December 1994 by John Stephen Smith and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Entropic Communications LLC operates as a provider of silicon and software solutions to enable connected home entertainment, transforming how streaming IP-based video and high-definition multimedia content and services are delivered and distributed into and throughout the home. The company was founded by Itzhak Gurantz and Anton Monk on January 31, 2001 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Raven Biotechnologies, Inc. engages in the development of antibody therapeutics for the treatment for cancer, autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases. Its products are used in treatment of gastrointestinal, lung, colon, pancreatic, prostate, breast, brain, and ovarian cancer. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Intermolecular, Inc. engages in the provision of solutions for the evaluation and development of engineered thin-film materials for next-generation technology products. It offers platform and multi-disciplinary development team for the research and development of advanced materials in the semiconductor, displays, and glass and coatings industries. The company was founded by David E. Lazovsky in June 2004 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Superprotonic, Inc. provides energy technology services. It also markets and commercializes solid acid fuel cell stacks to original equipment manufacturers. The company serves the small stationary/residential, automotive and portable electronics markets. Superprotonic was founded by Calum Chisholm and Dane Boysen on November 23, 2003 and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

Wildcat Discovery Technologies, Inc. provides commercial research and development services. The firm engages in development projects for materials for other applications, including gas storage, carbon capture, thermoelectric, and structural materials. Its products include electrolyte additives such as EM1, CM1, CM2, and EM2. The company was founded by Peter G. Schultz and Robert K. Downs in 2006 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Draths Corp. manufactured bio-chemical products. The company was founded by John W. Frost, Mark Stowers and Karen M. Draths in 2005 and was headquartered in Emeryville, CA.

Halotechnics, Inc. develops thermal storage technology that enables concentrating solar power plants to generate electricity. The company was founded by Justin Raade and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA.

Urban Electric Power LLC develops rechargeable zinc anode electricity storage technology. Its zinc anode rechargeable battery technology uses safe, non-toxic, recyclable materials without lead, heavy metals or flammable electrolytes. The company was founded by Sanjoy Banerjee in May 2012 and is headquartered in Pearl River, NY.

Grabit, Inc. manufactures electroadhesion-based material handling solutions for manufacturing, logistics and service industries. Its electroadhesion is an electrically controllable adhesion technology that requires ultra-low power consumption. The firm's products include grippers, fixtures, and smart conveyors and these products enable new applications and deliver customer-validated direct and dramatic benefits to the bottom line with unprecedented flexibility, performance and low operating costs. The company was founded by Harsha Prahlad and Charles Duncheon in 2011 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Heliotrope Technologies, Inc. manufactures electrochromic window coatings. It offers Universal Smart Window coating, a thin film of transparent nanocrystals embedded in a matrix. The firm products uses a small jolt of electricity to create variations in the degree a window will transmit visible light and near-infrared radiation which produces heat. The company was founded in 2012 by Jason K. Holt, Guillermo Garcia and Delia Milliron and is headquartered in Alameda, CA.

Launchpad Central, Inc. develops management software. It offers enterprise, education and accelerator solutions. The company was founded by Steve Blank and James J. Hornthal in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

iSuppli Corp. provides technology value chain research and advisory services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Englewood CO.

New Enterprise Associates LLC (New Enterprise Associates) is a venture capital firm founded in 1977. The firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Microwave Technology, Inc. manufacturer’s radio frequency and microwave discrete semiconductor products. Its products include GaN RF power amplifiers, low noise pHEMT devices, wireless amplifiers, hybrid modules, and connectorized microwave amplifiers. The company was founded by Thomas R. Baruch in 1982 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Presidio Partners is a venture capital firm founded in the year 1989 by Thomas R. Baruch. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Foveon, Inc. engages in the design and development of image sensors and image capture systems. The firm offers digital single lens reflex and pro, CMOS, and direct image sensors. The company was founded by Jan-Dieter Spalink, Brian Gullette Richard B. Merrill, K. Michael Munsch and Carver A. Mead in August 1997 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

RF Magic, Inc. manufactures broadband radio frequency integrated circuits. It offers services for consumer markets, broadband & digital broadcast entertainment industries. RF Magic has design center and sales office in Nice, France. The company was founded by Mark Foley and Dale Hancock in 2000 and is headquarters is located in San Diego, CA

Part of Arcadia Biosciences, Inc., Anawah, Inc. is a private company that researches and develops techniques for agriculture. The company is based in Seattle, WA. The company was founded by Vic C. Knauf, Mark W. Wong. Anawah was acquired by Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. on June 16, 2005.

The Ohio State Bar Association is a professional association for those who have been admitted to the practice of law. The non-profit company is based in Columbus, OH and has subsidiaries in the United States. The association represents nearly 65 percent of law practitioners, including paralegals and student associate members.

Headquartered in Fremont, California, Solyndra designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, comprised of panels and mounts, for the commercial rooftop market. Solyndra’s CIGS technology is a proven and scalable solar solution that offers strong ROI and economics for the rooftop owner . The company has installed its systems on more than 1000 rooftops in more than 20 countries. In 2010 Solyndra was named “One of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World” by MIT’s Technology Review Magazine. Using innovative cylindrical modules and thin film CIGS technology, Solyndra systems are designed to provide the lowest levelized cost of electricity and the highest kilowatt hour production per rooftop for typical installations. The unique Solyndra form factor is designed specifically for the commercial rooftop, offering the fastest and easiest installation, a non-penetrating mounting system, and superior wind, snow and soiling performance. In addition Solyndra offers energy and conservation advantages when installed in conjunction with a white or “cool” roof. Founded in 2005, today the company employs high-volume manufacturing based on proven technologies and processes to meet the needs of the global solar market. Solyndra manufactures its products in the United States where it currently operates a state-of-the-art 300,000 square foot front-end manufacturing factory and a 500,000 square foot back-end facility. The manufacturing facility has helped Solyndra drive costs down dramatically allowing the company to offer highly competitive “all in” installed cost on the rooftop. In 2011 Solyndra will double it’s production capacity, ramping toward 300MW in 2012. The company employs approximately 1050 employees around the world and has offices in the United States, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and France. Revenues were approximately $140 million in 2010.

Symwave, Inc. designs semiconductors and related devices. The firm also develops and markets analog, mixed-signal integrated circuits and system solutions. The company was founded by Christopher Thomas and Jun Ye in 2004 and is headquartered in Laguna Niguel, CA.

The Society of Kauffman Fellows is a venture capital fellowship program that aims to foster innovative leaders. The non-profit company is based in Palo Alto, CA. The program lasts for two years and includes industry events, summits, and a venture capital fund. The CEOs of the company are Jeff Harbach, Costello Trish.

Biolight Harvesting, Inc. developed renewable fuels and chemicals from blue-green algae. The company was founded by Steve Kay in 2004 and was headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Exela Pharma Sciences LLC develops and manufactures generic injectable, ophthalmic and inhalation pharmaceutical products. It offers analytical, formulation, lyophilization cycle development, and manufacturing and microbiology services and also operates a sterile manufacturing facility. The firm transforms product development ideas into clinically safe and effective medicines. It works to bring to the market a number of pharmaceutical products covering multiple therapeutic areas and dosage forms. Exela Pharma Sciences was founded by S.R. Murthy Mallipeddi and Phanesh Koneru in 2005 and is headquartered in Lenoir, NC.

Foro Energy, Inc. manufactures and develops lasers for oil, natural gas, geothermal, and mining industries. Its lasers are used to drill, workover, and complete energy wells, including mechanical cutting/grinding, explosives, harsh chemicals and high pressures. The company was founded by Joel F. Moxley, Mark S. Zediker and Mark Land in 2009 and is headquartered in Littleton, CO.

Humanity United operates as a social welfare organization. The American company was founded by Pierre Morad Omidyar.

Calysta, Inc. provides sustainable industrial products for food and energy security. The firm develops new Biological Gas-to-Liquids and Biological Gas-to-Chemicals technologies using methane, the primary component of natural gas. It’s technology allows conversion of a plentiful energy resource into high value chemicals and transportation fuels. The company was founded in 2012 by Joshua Silverman and Alan Shaw and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

TeselaGen Biotechnology, Inc. engages in the provision of artificial intelligence powered platform. It helps in product development of therapeutics, high value chemicals, and agricultural products. The company was founded by Mike Fero, Eduardo Abeliuk, and Nathan Hillson in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Baruch Future Ventures LLC (Baruch Future Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Thomas Baruch. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Eight Enterprises LLC (8VC) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Joseph T. Lonsdale. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Breakthrough Energy Investment LLC (Breakthrough Energy Ventures) a venture capital arm of Breakthrough Energy LLC was founded in 2016 by Bill Gates. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Urban Electric Power, Inc. develops rechargeable zinc anode electricity storage technology. Its products include nickel-zinc (Ni-Zn) flow-assisted battery system and rechargeable ultra-low cost zinc-manganese dioxide (MnO2-Zn) batteries. The company was founded by Sanjoy Banerjee and is headquartered in Pearl River, NY.

M34 Capital Inc (M34 Capital) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Errol Arkilic, Jim J. Hornthal, Steve Blank and Thomas R. Baruch. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

CMEA Capital is an American venture capital company. The private company was founded by Thomas R. Baruch.

Avanea Energy Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of affecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The company was founded on March 4, 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

PrismBio, Inc. is a company that provides natural colorants that are renewably and sustainably produced. The company is based in Kent, DE and was founded by Troy Wilson, Justin Siegel, J. Clark Lagarias, Thomas R. Baruch, and Glenn E. Nedwin. The company's product line of colorants can be created in any shade of the visible spectrum and are customizable, stabile, and sustainably made. The company offers three kinds of natural colorants: colorfast, colorswitch, and colorbranding. Troy Wilson has been the CEO since incorporation.

Bay Bridge Ventures Management LLC (Bay Bridge Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2022 by Joe Blair and Kim K. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.