Our Focus
Investments in high-growth information technology opportunities that have either core enabling intellectual property or market position advantage. EsNet concentrates on seed or first round funding, with some second round participation to maintain positions. The company pursues investments with a two to four year turn-around potential and a targeted internal rate of return of 30%.
Our Strategy
At EsNet, the following criteria are used to identify and select the highest quality opportunities. FinancialManagement TeamSignificant equity stake, rapid value creation, 2-4 year turnaround.
Market EnvironmentBusiness experience, market relationships, technical talent, “A” team.
Enabling TechnologyHigh growth, lack of entry barriers, competitive advantage.
Core intellectual property.
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About Us
EsNet is a private investment partnership focused on early-stage investments in information technology companies and real estate. As an experienced first-stage venture firm, EsNet makes confident, intelligent investment decisions. EsNet partners with talented entrepreneurs to help them succeed with our insight into technologies and market trends, technical and financial expertise, and strategic contacts. The partners have leverage management experience to develop and grow the portfolio companies. EsNet does not invest simply in ideas, but in individuals with determination, integrity and vision. Like the entrepreneurs that we invest in, we want their unique vision to develop into a company that will have a lasting impact in the industry. To achieve this, we devote ourselves to building long lasting relationships with each of our portfolio companies.The Real Estate Section of our Portfolio: the real estate activities of EsNet include owning, leasing, managing, operating, and developing commercial and retail properties principally located in
Our Team
Daniel W. Campbell
Mr. Campbell is a managing general partner of EsNet who began his professional career in theCurrently, Mr. Campbell serves on the Provo City Power Board, Provo Business Development Corporation Board, Utah Valley State College Board of Trustees, Brigham Young University Marriot School of Business Advisory Board, as well as being on the Boards of the public companies of NuSkin Enterprises and Syzygy AG. Mr. Campbell is a graduate of
Mr. Lewis is a general partner of EsNet who began his career with Mountain Bell as a member of the business sales team that handled government, education and medical clients. He then moved to WordPerfect Corporation and eventually became Executive Vice President in the office of the President with direct responsibility for corporate communications, sales and marketing human resources, publications, and all international business operations outside the U.S. and Canada. After WordPerfect's merger with Novell, Inc., he was a Senior Vice President on Novell's executive staff, responsible for customer service worldwide. Mr. Lewis left Novell in 1995 to become Vice President of corporate development at NuSkin Enterprises. Currently Mr. Lewis serves as Associate Advancement Vice President at
David C. Moon
Mr. Moon is a general partner of EsNet whose previous work experience includes a broad range of roles in technology, computer science, and corporate management. After graduating fromMr. Moon currently serves on a number of corporate boards, including SenForce Technologies, NxLight, DriveSafety, and MyFamily.com, where he serves as Chairman. He is also a member of the Executive Committee and a Trustee for the Utah Information Technologies Association, a member of the Technology Initiative Advisory Board for the Utah State Board or Regents, and a member of the Technology Entrepreneurship Advisory Board for
Ad is a general partner of EsNet who currently resides in The Netherlands. Mr. Rietveld began his IT career at Deltacom Info Systems where he held a number of positions from computer programmer to director of project management. Then in 1985, he cofounded and became general manager of DELTAware BV. From 1989-1994, Mr. Rietveld enjoyed a career at WordPerfect Corporation where he began as Director of Sales and Marketing and eventually held the position of President and CEO of the company. Prior to cofounding EsNet, Mr. Rietveld was Executive Vice President of Novel as well as President of the applications division there. Mr. Rietveld currently serves as the chairman of Syzygy, AG.
R. Duff ThompsonDuff Thompson is managing general partner of EsNet and a managing member of E-Net Teo LLC, shareholders of Syzygy AG. He has been active in the technology industry since the mid-1980's serving as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for WordPerfect Corporation from 1986-1994, and Senior Vice President of Novell, Inc. from 1994-1996. Prior to working with WordPerfect Corporation, Mr. Thompson was a partner in the firm of Callister, McCullough and Nebeker, working there from 1983-1986.
Mr. Thompson has served as a past chairman of the Business Software Alliance, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Santa Cruz Operation ("SCO" Nasdaq). Mr. Thompson holds a bachelor degree in Economics fromPortfolio
CRS Retail Systems
CRS Retail Systems provides state-of-the-art technology that improves customer service and reduces operating costs for the retailers. CRS is a recognized leader in serving the technology needs of retailers by providing point-of-sale and in-store computer systems and software. The CRS Retail Suite™, has evolved from a market leading suite of store applications to now include a variety of enterprise-wide, and home office based applications. CRS Retail Systems headquarters are located inMyFamily.com
MyFamily.com, Inc. is a leading online subscription business and the leading network for connecting families. A next-general media company, MyFamily is focused on connecting families with their histories and one another. The company provides both free and paid subscription services through its network of Internet properties, with the number of paid subscriptions increasing substantially each month. Servicing over 600 million page views every month and consistently ranking among the top 20 Internet properties, MyFamily.com's network of sites, which include Ancestry.com and RootsWeb.com, is a key online destination for those interested in family history.DriveSafety, Inc.
DriveSafety, Inc. provides the most advanced and affordable driver training solutions available on the market today. DriveSafety provides technology and training solutions for both the corporate fleet and novice driver training markets. DriveSaftey Simulators are state-of-the-art, high fidelity driving environments that have been adopted by leading research institutions across the coutry, including General Motors, Motorola Labs, Johnson Controls, Inc., Delphi Automotive and theNxLight
Founded in 2001, NxLight transforms the manual paper-based processes associated with business transactions into real-time, secure and enforceable electronic transactions. NxLight's software technology platform employs a patent pending XML-based architecture that enables organizations to transform both simple and complex business transactions requiring signed documents, security, authentication and manual processing into real-time enforceable electronic business transactions. NxLight accelerates revenue growth within organizations and drives down the cost of business transactions that use paper-based processes. NxLight is located inSenforce
Senforce is the leading developer of location-aware security software for mobile and wireless computers. The company's Senforce™ Enterprise Mobile Security Manager (EMSM) uses patented WhereAware™ technology to centrally manage and enforce security policy to protect data assets on mobile clients either inside or outside corporate perimeter protections. Without Senforce EMSM, mobile devices, their users, and valuable corporate data are potentially vulnerable to threats at work, home, and on the road. Founded in 2000, Senforce Technologies brings together a management team comprised of seasoned professionals from the computer networking, security, and data communications industries. SenForce is located inSyzygy
Syzygy, an Internet early mover constructing e-commerce solutions by 1996, offers an integrated e-business solution infrastructure to blue-chip companies across
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Sherry LaneRambler Road
Cotnet 190
UtahThe Orchards at 800 North
Lindon GatewaySalt
West Hills
KensigntonHeather Meadons
Riverwoods Office BuildingsRiverwoods
The Shops at Riverwoods
Cottonwood Corporate CenterStone Gate
Post Office PlaceGateway
Partners
vSpring
EsNet is a Limited Partner in vSpring, an early-stage venture capital fund that capitalizes on the managerial skills and operating experience of its principals to successfully invest in and mentor early-stage technology companies. In addition to providing excellent returns to its investors, vSpring aims to unleash the latent venture potential in the Intermountain West Region. vSpring provides strategic thinking, industry specific expertise, and financial engineering skills, together with the capital to make execution a reality.
Our Real Estate Partners:Johnasen-Thackeray
GastronomyQuantum Construction and Development
Kensington PartnersTRS Partners
Cottonwood PartnersCottonStar Partners
Contact UsPlease submit a complete, well-presented executive summary to dave@esnetgroup.com if you would like us to consider your business plan.
Your summary should include, but not be limited to:>> Detailed description of your product or service and the problem it solves
>> The size of the market opportunity and a description of the market competition>> Backgrounds of the company executives and founders
>> Summary of financing needs and financial statements
>> Your contact informationEsNet will inform you of our interest in your business opportunity. We will also notify you if we are not interested in investing at this time.
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