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"Tower Cloud provides a backhaul alternative that saves our customers money on a critical expense item. It is our aim to increase network bandwidth capacity while reducing our customers' network operating expenses."

George N. Townsend - VP, Business Development

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Tower Cloud is a privately held, venture backed company that was formed in April 2006. Our primary investors are El Dorado Ventures, Sutter Hill Ventures and Odyssey Telecorp Group.

Founded in 1986, El Dorado Ventures (EDV) is a leading early-stage venture capital firm that invests across the technology sector and focuses primarily on communications, semiconductors and systems, software and services. El Dorado has a two-decade track record of successful early-stage technology investing.

  • Has backed more than 100 start-ups.
  • Has a 20-year track record of successful early-stage technology investing. Numerous EDV portfolio companies have gone public or been acquired by major technology companies.
  • With more than $750 million in capital under management, EDV has a stable group of institutional investors, most of whom have invested with EDV for more than a decade.

To learn more: www.eldorado.com

Sutter Hill Ventures has financed technology-based start-ups and assisted entrepreneurs in building market-leading companies since 1964.

  • $1 Billion dollars under Management.
  • Through decades of experience, Sutter Hill has developed strong industry networks, considerable operating and venture capital experience, and an understanding of the challenges that early-stage and high-growth companies face.
  • Offer expertise in developing business strategy and partnerships, building management teams, and financing companies in both public and private markets.

To learn more: www.shv.com

Principals of Odyssey founded Tower Cloud in partnership with CEO Ron Mudry in 2006. The Odyssey Partners funded a majority of seed capital and provided strategic and operational support required to develop and help launch Tower Cloud. The principal investors include a number of established telecom industry founders and leaders. Principals are hands-on entrepreneurs/executives with extensive experience developing, growing and operating technology and telecom businesses.

  • Invest their own capital in partnership with management.
  • Only invest in a small number of companies at a time.
  • The Odyssey Partners have founded or held “C-level” positions with @Home, Tradenet, Exodus Communications, Oracle, Juniper, Urbon Media, Equinix and American Information Systems.
  • Patient long-term investors whom are realistic and flexible.

To learn more: www.odysseytelecorp.com


 
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