Investment Portfolio

Since the fund's inception in July 2005, Altitude has consummated thirteen transactions in sixteen different portfolio companies. The portfolio companies' intellectual property covers inventions in the following fields:
  • Internet Dynamic Web Pages
  • Voice Over Internet Protocol ("VOIP")
  • Internet Commerce
  • Internet Personalization
  • High Speed Data Communications
  • Automated Machine Tools
  • Data Storage Devices
  • Personal Communication Devices
  • International Integrated Transactional System
  • Network Security
  • E-mail Mobility Solutions
  • Semiconductor Chip Design
  • Cardio Medical Devices
  • Computer Security (RNG)
  • Semiconductor
  • Internet Search



Visto Corporation (Visto) is the leading provider of mobile access solutions for the enterprise and mobile professionals. Visto’s technology provides secure access to the most widely used corporate messaging applications over any network and on a broad array of devices, and supports both browser-based as well as offline-capable devices (e.g., wireless PDAs, smartphones, etc.). Visto leverages its portfolio of multiple granted patents in synchronization, access and security technologies. Other investors include Allegis Capital, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Oak Investment Partners, Blueprint Ventures, Rustic Canyon Partners, and VantagePoint Venture Partners. In January 2007, Altitude invested $35 million in 8% Senior Convertible Preferred Stock. www.visto.com


DeepNines Technologies (DeepNines) is a network security solutions provider with a visionary approach to security. DeepNines technology is secured by patented technology for a unified threat management (UTM) appliance and a network access control (NAC) solution. DeepNines scalable security platform integrates firewall, signature and behavior-based intrusion prevention and traffic management into a single appliance that prevents both known and unknown attacks from entering the network. Other investors include Dawntreader Ventures. In January 2007, Altitude invested $8 million in Senior Secured Notes with warrants. www.deepnines.com