MEC - Nano Tech - Thin Film Micro-Energy Cell

MEC – Nano Tech – Thin Film Micro-Energy Cell - TFBs

IPS is a privately-held, venture capital backed technology company. Our THINERGY™ MEC products (also referred to as thin-film batteries or TFBs) provide unrivaled performance in terms of power density, capacity and cycle life.

The IPS family of THINERGY™ Micro-Energy Cell products represents an entirely new class of electronic component that is ultra-thin and flexible; providing nearly lossless energy storage along with unrivaled rechargeability, cycle life, and power performance. This revolutionary solid-state nano technology enables industry-leading charge efficiency making the THINERGY™ MEC an ideal storage device for energy harvesting recharge solutions. Contact us to find out more information about our investors.

We are proud to indroduce our Series B investors.

	Applied Ventures www.appliedmaterials.com
Applied Ventures, LLC, is a subsidiary of Applied Materials, Inc., invests in early stage technology companies with high growth potential that provide a window on technologies that advance or comement Applied Materials' core expertise. Applied Ventures’ investments help develop technologies and markets that provide natural extensions of Applied Materials’ businesses and can stimulate the growth of applications for its products and services. Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in Nanomanufacturing Technology™ solutions with a broad portfolio of innovative equipment, service and software products for the fabrication of semiconductor chips, flat panel displays, solar photovoltaic cells, flexible electronics and energy efficient glass.
	Core Capital www.core-capital.com
Core Capital is a venture capital firm headquartered in Washington, DC. The firm currently manages $350 million and provides capital to high-growth technology companies. Core Capital focuses on the kinds of disruptive, “core” technologies that enable or enhance data and communication, financing emerging opportunities in wireless, security, video, internet media, and software. To date, the firm has backed over 40 companies, with successful investments in a wide range of information technologies and business services.
	D. E. Shaw Ventures www.deshaw.com
D. E. Shaw Ventures is the venture capital unit of the D. E. Shaw group. The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than 1,600 employees; approximately $36 billion in investment and committed capital as of October 1, 2008; and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since its organization in 1988, the firm has earned an international reputation for financial innovation, technological leadership, and an extraordinarily distinguished staff.
	In-Q-Tel www.iqt.org
In-Q-Tel is the strategic, not-for-profit investment firm that works to identify, adapt, and deliver innovative technology solutions to support the mission of the U.S. Intelligence Community. Launched by the CIA in 1999 as a private, independent organization, In-Q-Tel’s mission is to identify and partner with companies developing cutting-edge technologies that serve the national security interests of the United States. Working from an evolving strategic blueprint defining the Intelligence Community’s critical technology needs, In-Q-Tel engages with entrepreneurs, growth companies, researchers, and investors to deliver technologies that provide superior capabilities for the CIA and the larger Intelligence Community. In-Q-Tel concentrates on five broad commercial technology areas, including application software and analytics; bio, nano, and chemical technologies; communications and infrastructure; digital identity and security; and embedded systems and power. To date, In-Q-Tel has engaged with more than 125 companies and delivered more than 140 technology solutions to the Intelligence Community.
	Polaris Venture Partners www.polarisventures.com
A national venture capital firm with over $3 billion under management, Polaris invests in seed, early stage and growth equity businesses in the technology, life science, digital media, enertech and consumer products and services sectors.
	Texas Instruments www.ti.com
Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through design, sales and manufacturing operations in more than 30 countries.