Dr. Thomas Egolf (*1953) Managing Director, Partner
	Mr. Egolf specializes in technology-based industries. He started his professional career with Cellpack Ltd., a Swiss based industrial group, diversified in high performance plastic components, packaging and electrical and electronic equipment, and acted for 5 years as Managing Director of this multinational group. Subsequently, he served as General Manager of a medium-size international trading company in the field of high-performance materials and parts and manufacturing technology. From 1994 until end 1997 Mr. Egolf worked for a restructuring fund and developed as Chairman and CEO of Zevatech Inc., a US-based industrial group, to a top global player in the field of electronic assembly systems and semiconductor packaging technology. Mr. Egolf received a Ph.D. in chemistry and a MBA from the University of Zurich.
	Mark Putney (*1960) Partner
	Mr. Putney has direct involvement in the electronic industry for the last 15 years. He lives in the Silicon Valley and has owned several businesses in the assembly equipment area, PCB fabrication, PCB assembly services, capital equipment leasing and semiconductor industry. He has been a venture capitalist and a founding partner with TAT Capital Partners since 1997. Mr. Putney has direct experience with start-ups and has an extensive network within the Venture Capital community in the valley.