The report provides information detailing general activity that occurred in the wireless sector during the second quarter of 2001 and is designed as a tool for private equity investors to rapidly understand relevant developments in the wireless space. Information in the report includes venture capital investments, mergers and acquisitions activity, the trading activity of relevant public wireless companies, key standards body and trade association developments, the stance and perspective of key industry influencers, major product announcements and strategic partnerships. The report, the first in a series of reports on the sector, also delineates Rutberg & Company's sector definitions and its research methodology. The Firm will be publishing a comprehensive wireless sector report in the December timeframe. The report is authored by Rajeev Chand, Rutberg & Company's senior wireless research analyst.
The Rutberg & Company research team is led by Justin Behar. Prior to joining the Firm, Behar was a director with iXL Ventures where he was responsible for the majority of aspects related to investment in the wireless and infrastructure services sectors. Prior to iXL, Behar was a senior analyst and program director at Gartner Group where he was responsible for managing the e-Business Services research group.
Rajeev Chand is responsible for Rutberg & Company's wireless industry sector coverage. Chand previously served as director of research for iSherpa Capital, a wireless seed stage venture capital firm. Prior to iSherpa, Chand was a strategy consultant with Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting) for five years.
"We believe that this research report will be a tremendous value-add to any investors tracking activity or performing due diligence on the wireless sector. The Rutberg & Company research team will be issuing a variety of reports on a regular basis, and future reports will include not only activity recaps but additional insight and opinions on the implications of this activity for investors in each sector under coverage," said Behar.
In addition to the wireless sector, Rutberg & Company's research coverage includes the materials science sector, comprised of nanotechnology, opto-electronics and semiconductor components. In the coming twelve months, the Firm will initiate coverage on additional technology sectors including enterprise software, Internet infrastructure, and biotechnology.
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on behalf of leading emerging growth companies. Established in April 2001 and
located in San Francisco, Rutberg & Company is developing a world-class
expertise in raising private equity growth capital and is building a national
franchise known for its commitment to quality, excellence, rigorous execution
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