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Whether the need for capital is in the early stage of the business or for later stage needs, VDC can provide support the transaction. The key to our success is the value we bring to the growth and development of the venture through our industry experience, contacts, and entrepreneurial approach.

Identify and Secure Sources of Funding
VDC has long-standing relationships with investment resources of all types, including private equity firms, venture capital companies, investment bankers, and individual investors. VDC will align your capital needs with the appropriate resources and then support management in securing an arrangement that best suits the need.

VDC invests directly in opportunities in the information services industry. We focus our efforts on early-stage investments where our experience and contacts in the industry can significantly accelerate the development of the venture.

VDC has close working relationships with a number of strategic investment partners that support VDC-sponsored businesses. These investment partners span the spectrum from venture investors to buyout firms.

Acquisition and Divestiture Planning/Execution
VDC has played a supporting role in more than three dozen transactions in the information services industry, resulting in more than $4 billion in equity value. A partial listing of significant transactions includes:

24/7 RealMedia -- sold to WPP for $649 million
Comdata, Inc.-- sold to Ceridian for $800 million
IntelliQuest, Inc. -- sold to WPP Worldwide for $120 million
Internet Capital Group -- public, market cap = $350 million
Naviant, Inc. -- sold to Equifax for $135 million
Prio, Inc -- sold to InfoSpace for $275 million
Seisint -- sold to LexisNexis for $775 million
Traffix, Inc. -- public, market cap = $150 million