Top 25 Private Northwest Companies
Hubspan Named One of the Top 25 Private Northwest Companies in 2001
SEATTLE, Wash. (October 2, 2001) – Hubspan, an e-business infrastructure provider, has been recognized as one of the top 25 private Northwest companies in 2001 by the Investment Forum, a non-profit organization that promotes promising new companies to the business and investment community. Hubspan’s CEO, Alan Higginson, was honored along with 24 other Northwest CEOs last night at the Venture All-Stars Summit held at
SAFECO Field.
Hubspan was also featured in the second edition of TheVentureMap, the definitive visual business reference, which will be distributed to more than 50,000 people throughout the Northwest including Portland and Vancouver, B.C. The Top 25 companies for 2001 were chosen from over 175 nominations by a selection committee, comprised of 35 private equity analysts including venture capitals, angel investors and successful entrepreneurs. In order to be selected, these organizations had to meet multiple business and funding criteria indicative of future success including strong management and financial backing.
“Hubspan is an emerging leader in its market, and we hope this recognition helps it secure additional funding and ensures a prosperous future,” said Nathan McDonald, managing director of The Investment Forum. “We’re very grateful to our member organizations and supporting groups for recognizing the value that Hubspan brings to the technology industry.”
About Hubspan
The Hubspan Service is a complete solution for companies to quickly, easily, and cost effectively create and maintain electronic connections with their Trading Partners. The Hubspan Transaction Delivery Network integrates business processes ranging from PunchOut and Round Trip, to exchange of static documents such as purchase orders and invoices. The Hubspan Service includes infrastructure, technical administration, and business services to manage every aspect of electronic connectivity – from understanding Trading Partner integration requirements through implementation and Trading Partner support.
About the Investment Forum
The mission of the Investment Forum is to promote promising new companies by creating, operating and producing creative ways to educate and bring entrepreneurs, investors, and the business community together for the benefit of all. The Investment Forum was created as a Washington State Non-Profit Corporation in 1999 by Bryce James, Tim Reha and Nathan McDonald.
The Investment Forum produces and co-promotes events, forums, speakers and special projects on a monthly basis. The Investment forum features a popular monthly Investment News and Event Email Newsletter for Angel Investors and Entrepreneurs. The organization is operated out of Seattle, Washington. Investment Forum
About the Venture Map
The Venture Map was founded by members of Investment Forum in response to the need for increased visibility for and interaction among the Pacific Northwest’s entrepreneurial and business communities. It is released annually and includes the Top 25 Private Northwest Companies and business resources along with their business office locations.
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