Audemars Piguet

Bay Tech

The canton of Vaud is one of the main centers for research and innovation in Switzerland, with the largest academic and technology campus in the country and several research centers as well as internationally known industries, particularly in life sciences, micro-nanotechnologies, ICTs and cleantech. The Office for Economic Affairs and Innovation (SPEI) is the official public organization that supports companies located within the canton of Vaud, especially those involved in sectors of advanced technology and industry. Indeed, SPEI advises entrepreneurs and puts them in contact with organizations that are appropriate to their specific needs. SPEI can also provide direct financial support.

Capricorn Partners is an independent European manager of venture capital and equity funds, investing in innovative European companies with technology as competitive advantage. The investment team of Capricorn is composed of experienced investment managers with deep technology expertise and a broad industrial experience. Capricorn Partners is managing the venture capital funds Capricorn Sustainable Chemistry Fund, Capricorn Digital Growth Fund, Capricorn ICT Arkiv, Capricorn Health‐tech Fund, Capricorn Cleantech Fund and Capricorn Fusion China Fund. In addition it is the management company of Quest for Growth, quoted on Euronext Brussels, and the investment manager of Quest Cleantech Fund and Quest+, sub‐funds of Quest Management SICAV, registered in Luxembourg. More information: www.capricorn.be

Cleantech Forum

Cleantech magazine,

The Danfoss Group is a global producer of components and solutions for refrigeration (e.g. the cooling of food and processes), air conditioning, the control of electric motors, and the heating of houses and buildings - as well as solutions for renewable energy such as solar power and heat pumps. Danfoss employs approximately 23,400 people worldwide with headquarters in Nordborg, Denmark.

EVCA (European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association)

Egon Zehnder

Endeavour Vision

Geneva

Gimv

Highland Capital Partners

Informilo

Morgan Lewis

Red Herring

Sofinnova Partners

The Chilli

The Entrepreneurs Fund

The Geneva Financial Center

Since May 2000, VentureCapital Magazin has been delivering high-quality corporate finance information to investors and entrepreneurs. Editorial focus is placed on private equity, venture capital and buy-out transactions as well as mergers and acquisitions. The most recent figures, reports, and statistics are covered on a regular basis. VentureCapital Magazin is published monthly in German language. For more information visit http://www.vc-magazin.de/

Weber Shandwick

Wellington Partners

e Swiss Federal Office of Energy