"We are excited to bring Secerno's database security expertise to Oracle, ensuring continuity and success for our current customers, partners and prospects. Scott and his team did an outstanding job in advising us throughout the process. Their insights and relationships in the security & data management sectors, as well as their recent and relevant transaction experience, were critical in helping us complete a transaction with a great partner in Oracle. We would not hesitate to work again with the America's Growth Capital team in the future."

— Steve Hurn, CEO, Secerno
(America's acted as sole financial advisor to Secerno in May, 2010.)

"Fred and AGC managed a seamless process that allowed us to leverage multiple indications of interest for our company into an excellent outcome for all of our stakeholders. Their knowledge of the decision-making processes inside the buyers' organizations and understanding of how our technology would mesh with existing products—as well as their calm professionalism throughout a process with a lot of twists and turns—were critical in achieving these results. I hope that we get to work together again soon."

— Don Pyle, CEO, Netcordia
(America's acted as sole financial advisor to Netcordia in May, 2010.)

"Ben and the AGC team ran a well organized and insightful process that produced quality introductions to many potential partners and an outstanding outcome for our shareholders, employees and customers. Their 24x7 commitment, creativity and persistence drove continuous progress and kept communications flowing throughout the engagement. AGC was a valued advisor for Intellitactics and I would look to partner with them again in the future."

— Randall K. Davis, President and CEO, Intellitactics
(America's acted as sole financial advisor to Intellitactics in March, 2010.)

"AGC was instrumental in bringing this transaction to a successful close. They gracefully mediated the discussions, kept both parties focused on the goal and worked their tails off, sacrificing family time and sleep. I would welcome the opportunity to work with AGC again in the future."

— Stephan Ouaknine, President and CEO, Blueslice Networks
(America's acted as sole financial advisor to Blueslice Networks in May, 2010.)

"When we started to get inbound interest in Ounce Labs, my immediate thought was America's Growth Capital. They have an uncommon knowledge of the security industry, a great reputation for matching like-minded companies in the acquisition process, and they are a valued advisor to the kinds of companies that we wanted to meet. I would recommend them unhesitatingly to anyone who is looking for experienced guidance before and during any exit activity."

— Jack Danahy, Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Ounce Labs
(America's was sole financial advisor to Ounce Labs in its sale to IBM in July, 2009.)

"America's Growth Capital delivered a great result for BitArmor. Scott Card and his team invested intense effort in advising us through every stage of the process, and they consistently provided sage insights on companies, technologies, and personalities in our dynamic security industry. We truly enjoyed the opportunity to work with all the individuals on their team. I enthusiastically recommend America's Growth Capital."

— Patrick McGregor, PhD., CEO, BitArmor
(America's acted as sole financial advisor to BitArmor in January, 2010.)

"Maria, Scott and the entire AGC team did an outstanding job driving a rapid and efficient process which led to a highly strategic outcome for the Company, our customers and our shareholders through our sale to EMC. Their established relationships and technical credibility were invaluable, as was their ability to effectively articulate the Company's value proposition and optimize our position with potential strategic partners. We would not hesitate to work with them in the future."

— Alex Goldstein, Chief Executive Officer of Configuresoft
(America's was sole financial advisor to Configuresoft in its sale to EMC in June, 2009.)

"Maria and her team did an exceptional job in driving a highly efficient process. They were well-versed in helping us to explore a range of strategic alternatives that ultimately led to a strategic sale to Trend Micro. AGC has continued to earn its reputation as having a preeminent security practice in the industry, and I look forward to further building our relationship with them."

— Wael Mohamed, President and Chief Executive Officer of Third Brigade
(America's was sole financial advisor to Third Brigade in its sale to Trend Micro in May, 2009.)

"Ben and his team led a fast-paced, efficient and competitive process. Their excellent transactional sense complemented an extraordinary operational turnaround. Hale Funds and Hale Global couldn't be more pleased with the results and look forward to the opportunity to work with AGC in the future."

— Charlie Hale, President of LocationLogic and Hale Global
(America's was sole financial advisor to LocationLogic in its sale to TeleCommunication Systems in May, 2009.)

"The Mazu management team and board were very pleased with AGC's ability to drive a transaction with a strong partner such as Riverbed, especially in light of the challenging economic environment. Maria, Scott and the team worked hard to ensure that Mazu had strong visibility with the most logical potential partners and helped us close on the best option for the Company. They did an outstanding job every step of the way, and I would not hesitate to work with AGC again in the future."

— Paul Brady, CEO of Mazu Networks
(America's was sole financial advisor to Mazu in its sale to Riverbed Technology in January, 2009.)

"AGC has top notch personnel that skillfully guided us throughout this interesting, and at times challenging, private placement process, acting in a timely and professional manner to get this deal done. I am excited to start a partnership and continue to build value for my business with two outstanding investors, HarbourVest and WestView."

— Ron Chesley, Founder of SpectorSoft
(America's was sole placement agent to SpectorSoft in the private placement by HarbourVest and WestView Capital Partners in August, 2008.)

"America's Growth Capital achieved an excellent outcome, driving an organized, efficient and competitive process in an aggressive timeframe. Their deep understanding of the broader security market positioned SafeWord for a sale to what we believe was the best strategic buyer. We want to thank Ben and the AGC Team for their hard work in getting this done."

— Dan Ryan, President and CEO of Secure Computing
(America's acted as sole financial advisor to Secure Computing in the sale of its SafeWord Product Line to Aladdin Knowledge Systems.)

"America's Growth Capital did an outstanding job throughout this process and did whatever was needed to get this deal done. They were a critical partner throughout and ran an extremely efficient and professional process, resulting in a transaction that exceeded our initial expectations."

— Jay Chaudhry, Chairman and Founder of AirDefense
(America's acted as sole financial advisor to AirDefense in its sale to Motorola in July, 2008.)

"AGC's talented team of bankers positioned our story with the right investors resulting in MIVA obtaining attractive pricing and flexible terms for our financing. Their organization, commitment, drive and deep relationships with both traditional and non traditional lenders, hedge funds, mezzanine groups and venture debt providers were the key ingredients to completing this successful transaction in difficult market conditions. We thank the AGC team for their persistence, hard work and advice in completing our financing in a timely manner with a great new partner in Bridge Bank and look forward to working with them again."

— Peter Corrao, President and CEO of MIVA
(America's Growth Capital acted as sole placement agent for MIVA's $10 Million in funding from Bridge Bank in November, 2008.)

"The AGC team did an exceptional job keeping what was a very complicated transaction on the rails. They stepped up and did whatever needed to be done to get the deal closed in what was a very tight simultaneous sign and close schedule. The transaction exceeded the initial expectations of the board and the management team, and I feel confident that we would not be able to say that had not AGC used its relationships to open doors, position the company and negotiate as well as it did."

— Brian Hays, Chairman and CEO of SiteScape
(America's was sole financial advisor to SiteScape in its sale to Novell.)