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technologypartners.com

Investments

171

Portfolio Exits

44

Funds

9

Service Providers

2

About Technology Partners

Founded more than 20 years ago as a private venture capital firm, Technology Partners currently aims to manage a total of more than $750 million of investment capital. Technology Partners' investment strategy is to team with visionary entrepreneurs to build successful new companies, serving principally as a lead investor and business advisor to both Cleantech and Life Science companies.

Headquarters Location

550 University Avenue

Palo Alto, California, 94301,

United States

6502899000

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Latest Technology Partners News

Ignite Retail Technology Partners With Pinnacle

Oct 3, 2023

CStore Decisions Ignite Retail Technology Partners With Pinnacle Through the partnership, Ignite Retail Technology has implemented Pinnacles’ Affiniti Cloud Point-of-Sale (POS) System into its Ignite Retail Cloud to help retailers gain access to a holistic technology ecosystem. October 3, 2023 Ignite Retail Technology has partnered with Pinnacle Corp. to bring Pinnacles’ modern Affiniti Cloud Point-of-Sale (POS) System into the Ignite Retail Cloud (IROS). Ignite, renowned for its cutting-edge cloud solutions and expertise in boosting retail potential, is heralding a transformative phase in retail technology. By integrating Pinnacles’ Affiniti Cloud POS with Ignite, retailers gain access to a holistic technology ecosystem that revolutionizes customer experiences. Affiniti Cloud POS architecture, built from the ground up as cloud native, delivers unparalleled agility and scalability, ensuring that retailers can adapt swiftly to emerging trends and consumer demands. Beyond just a POS solution, its transformative approach turns every point of sale into an immersive customer engagement hub, setting new standards for convenience, speed and personalization. Affiniti Cloud POS ensures retailers have the flexibility and tools to craft memorable shopping experiences. This partnership doesn’t just enhance the Ignite Retail Cloud’s offering but redefines what retailers can expect from an integrated cloud platform. Affiniti Cloud POS integrates seamlessly with Ignite’s back office, Profit Central, Loyalty Engine, and the Epiphany data lake house analytics suite for convenience stores and retail. Additionally, thanks to a strategic partnership, Ignite can now offer its clients Pinnacle’s full suite of software and services. “For years, we’ve been meticulously crafting the Ignite Retail Cloud, ensuring our clients have an unparalleled choice of vendors and control over their data. When we see a need, we collaborate with forward-thinking firms in our industry, like Pinnacle. The integration of Pinnacle’s modern Cloud POS — Affiniti — using Conexxus standards underscores this commitment,” stated Pat Lewis, CEO of Ignite Retail Technology. “But this announcement isn’t just about adding the first Cloud POS system to the Ignite Retail Cloud. It’s about redefining what’s possible and expanding the horizons of convenience store retail. The potential for retailers is now sky-high.” For nearly 25 years, Ignite Retail Technology has operated an integrated platform of smart retail solutions. Beginning with its award-winning KickBack Loyalty Rewards product, Ignite has expanded to meet the needs of retail chains of all sizes. Pinnacle Corp., with its Affiniti Cloud Platform, empowers retailers with flexible, cutting-edge solutions tailored to their unique needs. With a legacy dating back to the 90s, Pinnacle has consistently innovated, evolving beyond traditional POS systems to cater to the modern, ever-changing retail landscape.

Technology Partners Investments

171 Investments

Technology Partners has made 171 investments. Their latest investment was in PRA Audio Systems as part of their Unattributed - III on November 11, 2020.

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Technology Partners Investments Activity

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Date

Round

Company

Amount

New?

Co-Investors

Sources

11/13/2020

Unattributed - III

PRA Audio Systems

$0.49M

Yes

1

1/6/2016

Series F

Benvenue Medical

$23M

No

1

6/4/2015

Series D - III

BeamReach Solar

$36.59M

No

3

4/6/2015

Series D - II

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$99M

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10

2/19/2015

Series D - II

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$99M

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10

Date

11/13/2020

1/6/2016

6/4/2015

4/6/2015

2/19/2015

Round

Unattributed - III

Series F

Series D - III

Series D - II

Series D - II

Company

PRA Audio Systems

Benvenue Medical

BeamReach Solar

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Amount

$0.49M

$23M

$36.59M

$99M

$99M

New?

Yes

No

No

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Co-Investors

Sources

1

1

3

10

10

Technology Partners Portfolio Exits

44 Portfolio Exits

Technology Partners has 44 portfolio exits. Their latest portfolio exit was APX on March 02, 2022.

Date

Exit

Companies

Valuation
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Acquirer

Sources

3/2/2022

Acquired

$99M

1

12/16/2020

Acquired

$99M

1

12/19/2017

Asset Sale

$99M

1

3/7/2017

Acquired

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$99M

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0

1/1/2017

Acquired

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10

Date

3/2/2022

12/16/2020

12/19/2017

3/7/2017

1/1/2017

Exit

Acquired

Acquired

Asset Sale

Acquired

Acquired

Companies

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Valuation

$99M

$99M

$99M

$99M

$99M

Acquirer

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Sources

1

1

1

0

10

Technology Partners Fund History

9 Fund Histories

Technology Partners has 9 funds, including Technology Partners Fund VIII LP.

Closing Date

Fund

Fund Type

Status

Amount

Sources

7/31/2007

Technology Partners Fund VIII LP

Multi-Stage Venture Capital

Closed

$300M

1

11/2/2000

Technology Partners Fund VII LP

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$99M

10

7/6/1998

Technology Partners Fund VI LP

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$99M

10

1/1/1994

Technology Partners Fund V LP

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$99M

10

1/1/1989

Technology Partners West Fund IV LP

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$99M

10

Closing Date

7/31/2007

11/2/2000

7/6/1998

1/1/1994

1/1/1989

Fund

Technology Partners Fund VIII LP

Technology Partners Fund VII LP

Technology Partners Fund VI LP

Technology Partners Fund V LP

Technology Partners West Fund IV LP

Fund Type

Multi-Stage Venture Capital

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Status

Closed

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Amount

$300M

$99M

$99M

$99M

$99M

Sources

1

10

10

10

10

Technology Partners Service Providers

2 Service Providers

Technology Partners has 2 service provider relationships

Service Provider

Associated Rounds

Provider Type

Service Type

Counsel

General Counsel

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Associated Rounds

Provider Type

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Technology Partners Team

7 Team Members

Technology Partners has 7 team members, including current Chief Executive Officer, President, Ted Ardell.

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Work History

Title

Status

Ted Ardell

Chief Executive Officer, President

Current

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Ted Ardell

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