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Company Profile: Ozmo Devices

Ozmo Devices

www.ozmodevices.com

Founded:  December 2004
Employees: 25
Office Locations: headquarters in Palo Alto, CA with a software development center in the UK
Funding: $12.55M Series A
Investors: Granite Ventures, Intel Capital, Tallwood Venture Capital

Overview
Ozmo Devices is the leader in Wi-Fi PAN (Personal Area Networks) for peripherals. Wi-Fi is ubiquitous in today's notebook computers, and recent advances in 802.11 technology are accelerating broad adoption of Wi-Fi in a myriad of mobile and consumer electronics devices. Ozmo Devices extends the functionality of Wi-Fi-enabled platforms to seamlessly communicate with low-power wireless peripherals such as mice and headsets. Ozmo Devices' Wi-Fi PAN solution enables peripheral manufacturers to deliver wireless products with the superior performance, flexibility, and convenience consumers want and need.

Users / Target Market
Applications for Ozmo Devices' low-power Wi-Fi PAN solution include wireless peripheral connectivity for personal computers and communication devices, portable audio and video players, gaming consoles, and home entertainment systems.

Revenue Model
Fabless semiconductor company

Company Culture
Exciting start-up culture managed by wireless and semiconductor veterans.

Hot Positions
Applications Engineer.  Details can be found at http://www.ozmodevices.com/jobs_01.php

VentureLoop Emerging Growth News: 5/29/08

                                     

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Funding News

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Company Profile: OneBigPlanet

OneBigPlanet Corp.
Founded: 2007
Location:  New York, NY
Current Employees: 30
Funding: Not available
VCs:  Propulsion Ventures and private investment group

Overview
OneBigPlanet® Corp. offers a Commerce and Loyalty Application Platform that links communities, their members, and merchants. The company helps social networking sites, e-commerce retailers and large membership organizations retain and grow their membership/customer base and generate revenue.

OneBigPlanet leverages the power of the Internet, Business Intelligence and Web 2.0 technologies in its comprehensive patent-pending Software as a Service (SaaS) system.  It is designed to increase the frequency and quality of interaction between an organization and its members by providing valuable advantages and tools all in one place.

OneBigPlanet's One-Stop Consumer Portal allows users to enjoy a simpler and more rewarding consumer life through exclusive instant savings, rewards, benefits that help them Save, Simplify and Share.

Users
OneBigPlanet's platform provides value to any type of social network and organization that wants to improve its attrition rate, increase member acquisition and augment business profitability. 

Some clients include the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, GospelCity.com, Poker Players Alliance, The Humane Society of the United States, National Penn Bank, Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®, College Parents of America and Professional Managers Association.

Sales
Business model includes charging the social network or organization a yearly licensing fee. OneBigPlanet also generates revenue by way of transactions undertaken by the consumers; i.e. affiliate marketing fees.

Working Environment
OneBigPlanet has a team of dynamic, motivated, dedicated professionals that are constantly striving to achieve and surpass objectives.  A fun group of people who believe in team work and want to succeed.

Hot Job
Sales/ Loyalty Consultant (Business Development)

At OneBigPlanet, we believe in offering great opportunities for personal and professional growth.  We currently have a unique and exciting career opportunity with emphasis on relationship building and a "client-centric" focus. OneBigPlanet is expanding rapidly and is seeking talented, enthusiastic and motivated individuals that want to bring their career to the next level!

See Job Posting Here

For more info on OneBigPlanet, visit our website www.onebigplanet.com.

VentureLoop Insider Startup News: 5/22/08

                                     

Company News

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Funding News

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