Arris Ventures was founded in the summer of 2001. Recognizing the large disparity between young high-growth potential companies and little venture capital presence in the Southwest, we set out to bring a renewed responsiveness and valuable element to the infrastructure of technology and life science communities in the region. We meet the demand of an underserved venture capital market—a market that comprises some of the fastest growing businesses and brightest entrepreneurial talent. Arris Ventures relies on the collective business and financial expertise of our principals who have invested more than $100 million in private equity. On behalf of our investors, we provide seed and early stage financing to outstanding socially responsible companies. We recognize important scientific and technological breakthroughs early and possess the resources to help companies capitalize on these opportunities. We have successfully harnessed distinct intellectual capital by developing an internationally recognized Advisory Board. As acclaimed business leaders with government and educational distinctions, this group gives advice to the fund managers and consults on investment strategy. Our Scientific Advisory Committee, which includes some of the world’s leading medical research scientists and doctors, identifies investment opportunities and provides assistance to biotech and life science portfolio companies. With the recent announcement of the International Genomics Consortium and Translational Genomics Research Institute, Arizona is poised to become a global life science hub. Our Executive Network, comprised of accomplished business executives, brings expertise to our portfolio companies in various business disciplines such as sales and marketing, product development, operations, finance, customer service, and real estate. We have created the right formula by leveraging some of the Southwest's premier business minds to bring value to companies in which we invest. InvestLinc Financial Services, a member of Arris Ventures, has specialized in helping entrepreneurs navigate the winding roads of business expansion since 1992. Since its inception, InvestLinc has provided Coaching for management, Connections for comprehensive support, and Capital to accelerate a company’s growth on a national stage. InvestLinc’s unique goal is to encourage entrepreneurs to become good stewards of their relationships and resources.