Derrick Tang

Nexant, Inc. provides intelligent grid software and clean energy solutions. It is a globally recognized software, consulting and services leader that provides innovative solutions to utilities, energy enterprises, chemical companies and government entities worldwide. The firm provides intelligent grid software and clean energy solutions that advance electric power grid and alternative energy services. Nexant was founded by Basem Y. Sarandah on January 1, 2000 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Symyx Technologies, Inc. develops and applies high-throughput experimentation to the discovery of materials for chemical and petrochemical, pharmaceutical development, electronics, consumer goods and automotive customers. The company works together with companies seeking to transform their search for better products and processes through research collaborations and Discovery Tools sales and the license of materials, intellectual property and software. The company was incorporated in February 1999 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Horsley Bridge Partners LLC (HBP) is a private equity firm, founded in 1983 by Phillip Horsley and Gary Bridge. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California with additional offices in London and Beijing.