Bill Lohse

B2B Technologies, Inc. provides telecommunications products and accessories. Its product line includes digital phone equipment, networking products and accessories from popular manufacturers such as Nortel, Avaya, Lucent and Toshiba. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Idealab Corp (Idealab) is a venture capital subsidiary of Idealab Holdings LLC founded in 1996 by Bill Gross and Marcia Goodstein. The firm is headquartered in Pasadena, California.

Part of Ziff Davis, Inc., ZD Expos is a trade show operation. ZD Expos was acquired by SoftBank Group Corp. from Ziff Davis Holdings, Inc. on November 01, 1994 for $202 million.

Part of SoftBank Group Corp., Ziff Davis Publishing, Inc. publishes technology-based digital content products. The company is based in New York, NY. Ziff Davis Publishing was acquired by SoftBank Group Corp. on October 01, 1994 for $198.91 million.

CMP Media LLC (dba CMP Technology) provides information and marketing solutions. Its services include controlled-circulation magazines distributed free (CRN) and subscription-based (InformationWeek). The company offers web versions of its print publications & portals such as channel web (for computer resellers and VARs) & TechWeb (technology news) through its web sites. CMP also provides hardware and software testing services, events & forums hosting, custom research and consulting, mailing list services & custom publishing. The company is headquartered in Manhasset, NY.

Rue du Commerce SAS operates as an electronic shopping platform. Through its solutions, the firm is able to offer products such as automotive accessories, books, clothing, do-it-yourself items, electronics, home furniture, and video games. The company was founded by Gauthier Picquart and Patrick Jacquemin on April 27, 1999 and is headquartered in Saint-Ouen, France.

Part of Informa Plc, SOFTBANK Forums Japan, Inc. is a Japanese company that produces tradeshows and conferences. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. SOFTBANK Forums Japan was acquired by MediaLive International, Inc. from SoftBank Group Corp. on June 15, 2001 for $29.55 million.