Emerald Stage2 Ventures is a Philadelphia-based early stage venture  fund that invests in emerging technology companies across Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region.

Emerald Stage2 seeks to partner with passionate entrepreneurs to cultivate tomorrow’s leading technology companies.

December 2009 - Maverick powers the Downtown Newark Gift Card program

October 2009 - Maverick Names Philip A. Valvardi, III Chief Executive Officer

October 2009 - GyroHSR Selects ClickEquations to Power Client Search Programs

August 2009 - Maverick Customizable System Supports In-Vehicle Payment Technology

August 2009 - Evident Software Announces Release 3.4 for Oracle Coherence

July 2009 - Maverick's Sales Tour Incentive Solution Drives Efficiencies for Bluegreen Corporation

May 2009 - Maverick Network Solutions Hires Jonathan Bruns and Michael Nevin

April 2009 - Evident Software, Inc. Secures Loan through State's Edison Innovation Fund

March 2009 -  Aline Achieves Record Quarter Growth

March 2009 - Evident Software Appoints Industry Veteran Shawn Findlan to Board of Directors

February 2009 - Maverick Network Solutions Pre-Paid Card Programs Adopted By Bluegreen Resorts For Vacation Club Marketing

Emerald Stage2 Ventures invests in small ($1 to $3 million) venture rounds of companies across the Technology-Enabled Services spectrum.  The Fund has a primary focus on the following verticals:

• Healthcare information technology
• Pharmacutical information technology
• Financial services information technology
• Outsourced business services

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 27, 2009 - Philadelphia Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors - "Understanding the Changing Business Climate in Our Region"

November 3 & 4, 2009 - Mid-Atlantic Capital (MAC) Conference

November 5, 2009 - Ben Franklin Venture Idol - Scranton

November 13, 2009 - Emerald Stage2 Ventures Annual Meeting

November 17, 2009 - A Toast to Technology! - NJTC Awards Gala

November 19, 2009 - NFTE Philadelphia’s Visionary Gala 2009

December 3, 2009 - 17th Annual Enterprise Awards Black-Tie Gala  - where Bruce Luehrs, Emerald Stage2 Ventures Partner, will be one of the judges this year

February 11, 2010 - Greater Philadelphia Venture Showcase