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Holualoa Companies provides capital to seed- and early-stage companies. In the last ten years, we have invested in over 30 companies in a diversified range of sectors including communication software, information technology, environment, life sciences and banking. Our investment requirements are dynamic but focus on identifying sizeable market opportunities with credible management teams that have vision and a record of success.

For most venture capital deals, Holualoa works with other venture capital or private equity firms typically as co-investors. This allows us to provide more capital to the investee company, obtain the benefit of a co-investor's expertise while maximizing the number of investments within our portfolio and controlling its risk. We also invest directly in venture funds led by similarly minded and skilled management.

The following is a partial list of our investments and the venture funds we proudly support.

 

 

 
CyraCom CyraCom International is a leading provider of language services to the health care industry and has recently received the 2004 InfoWorld 100 award for its enhanced Transparent Language Services system. This technology significantly reduces the time, cost, and complexity of using voice interpreters over the phone. With this new system in place, health care providers can simply speak the name of the language they require and be quickly connected to medical interpreters with the appropriate language skills.
CellzDirect CellzDirect, Inc. is a bioscience company that provides bio/pharmaceutical companies with quality cell products and contract laboratory services focused primarily on drug metabolism and toxicology. With CellzDirect's support, scientists are better able to conduct research that accelerates the discovery of safe and effective drugs.
Arizona Microsystems Arizona Microsystems is an intellectual property management company that focuses on micro- and nanotechnology in the fields of photo-reactive polymers and 3-dimensional fabrication processes. The company leverages its portfolio of patents by creating companies such as Focal Point Microsystems and Lumoflex.
SynCardia Systems SynCardia Systems develops biomechanical cardiac replacement and assist devices. Its CardioWest(tm) Total Artificial Heart is designed for severely ill patients with end-stage congestive heart failure. The device serves as an in-hospital bridge-to-transplantation for patients at imminent risk of death.
ImaRx Therpeutics, Inc. ImaRx Therapeutics, Inc. is a pioneer in the medical applications of nanotechnology, e.g. NanoSurgery(tm), with over 100 issued US patents. ImaRx's lead NanoSurgery program, SonoLysis(tm), a novel method for treating thrombosis (clots), is currently in clinical studies.
Commerce Bank of Arizona Commerce Bank of Arizona is a community bank, organized by Tucson leaders to provide the personal and unique banking services that meet Tucson's community needs. This professional bank is particularly responsive to the needs of businesses, professionals, non-profit organizations and individuals.
Canyon Community Bank Canyon Bank is an independent community bank that focuses on serving the people of the Northern Tucson metropolitan area by providing personal, confidential attention along with high quality services that support the economic growth and stability in of this rapidly growing of Arizona.
Solstice Capital Solstice Capital seeks superior venture capital returns for its limited partners through investments in seed- and early-stage companies in the industry areas of alternative energy, education, the environment, life sciences and information technology. Solstice provides both capital and expert guidance to assist portfolio companies as they deal with the challenges and opportunities of growth.
Valley Ventures Valley Ventures is an institutionally-funded venture capital partnership with over $70 million under management in the life science and information technology sector primarily with companies in the greater Southwest. In addition to providing capital to growing companies, Valley Ventures assists management in strategic planning, management development, accessing key industry experts and advising on capital formation events.