FreshTracks Capital L.P., combines $25 million in venture capital with the strategic resources needed by entrepreneurs to build thriving businesses throughout Vermont. The intellectual capital of Vermont and the investment experience of FreshTracks provide a winning combination. Our Fund Managers have a deep background in business finance and strategy, as well as direct operating experience with numerous growth companies.

FreshTracks makes equity investments in companies that demonstrate a compelling and defensible competitive advantage. Linked to the national Village Ventures network of professional and financial resources, our local roots and networks support the growth of innovative businesses through multiple rounds of financing.

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Vermont Teddy Bear

VTB has offered classic handmade bears from Vermont for over 20 years. In addition, VTB also offers a variety of direct-to-consumer gift options including PajamaGrams, TastyGrams, Gift Bags and floral gifts from Calyx and Corolla.

Draker Labs Featured in Solar Industry Magazine

8/6/2010

Solar Industry Magazine recently featured an article co-authored by Draker's AJ Rossman and Mark Sherman. In the article, Rossman explains the decision-making process in selecting the most cost-effective remote monitoring system (RMS). The July 2010 issue of Solar Industry was distributed at the InterSolar Conference in San Francisco this summer, generating a great deal of positive feedback for Draker Labs.

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FT Flurry - August 2010

8/2/2010

*Vermont Rep. Peter Welch Speaks at Draker Labs

*Quirky Gets Coverage on CNN, Inc.com and Reuters

*NativeEnergy Recognized for Travel Awareness and Educational Tools

*GetWellNetwork and EXTENSION, INC. Team Up at Kentucky Hospital

*Vermont Investors Forum Application Due 9/1/10

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Quirky's Crowdsourcing Model

7/29/2010

Since launch, Quirky has collaboratively developed 46 new products. Quirky is planning to double its weekly product additions by September through its loyal online community.

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NativeEnergy Recognized for Travel Awareness

7/27/2010

The Aspen Institute, a world renowned think tank in Aspen, CO, brings together policymakers and business leaders to ponder the world's problems. With many of those travelers arriving by private jet, NatieEnergy calculates the carbon resulting from th etravel, and charges the Institue a fee per ton, and invests those funds in renewable energy projects.

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