In March 2008, Compass Group Management LLC (“Compass”) consummated a strategic relationship with Horizon Technology Finance Management (“Horizon”). In conjunction with this partnership, Compass Horizon Funding Company (“Funding”) was formed as a platform to capitalize on Horizon’s long and successful track record in the venture lending industry. Compass Group Investments, Ltd is the anchor equity investor in Funding.

Horizon is an independent venture debt finance company that offers senior and subordinated working capital to emerging technology companies in the information technology and life sciences industries. The Horizon management team has provided debt financing for more than 750 companies over the last 15 years representing more than $2.0 billion in commitments. Horizon has offices in Farmington, CT and Walnut Creek, CA. To learn more about Horizon, please visit www.horizontechfinance.com. [Please note that in visiting this site, you will be leaving our website.]