Composite Software Named a Red Herring 100 Company

SAN MATEO, Calif., May 16, 2005 – Composite Software, the leader in Enterprise Information Integration (EII) today announced that it has been named one of the Red Herring 100 Private Companies of North America. Wister Walcott, V.P. of Marketing for Composite Software, will present the company’s business model and solutions at the Red Herring Spring conference which will take place May 17-19 at the Monterey Plaza Hotel in Monterey, California.

"Five years after the dot-com bubble burst, innovation and entrepreneurship are thriving. The companies on this list are proof,” said Red Herring editor-in-chief Joel Dreyfuss.

Red Herring’s lists of private companies are an important part of the magazine’s tradition of identifying new and innovative technology companies and entrepreneurs. Companies like Google and eBay were spotted in their early days by Red Herring editors as those that would change the way we live and work.

Red Herring’s editorial staff rigorously evaluated more than 900 private companies through a careful analysis of financial data and subjective criteria, including quality of management, execution of strategy, and dedication to research and development. 

"Composite’s strategy to link our technology and solutions to a strong business model has played a large role in our success,” said Jim Green, Composite Software’s CEO and Chairman.  “Our approach has paid off with numerous awards, stellar reviews, dedicated customers, and partners like Cognos and Informatica.  Red Herring’s recognition is not only validation of Composite as a company, but it speaks to the economic viability of the EII market.”

 

About Red Herring Spring

Red Herring Spring is an invitation-only event for CEOs, select senior executives, and Venture Capitalists.  Themed ‘The Dynamics of Disruptions’, Red Herring Spring 2005 will bring together executives from mostly private companies.  These executives will be joined by senior executives from public companies and Venture Capitalists.  Please contact Sean Raman at 650.428.2900 or email sraman@redherring.com if you would like to request an invitation to Red Herring Spring.

About Red Herring

Red Herring is the weekly magazine technology entrepreneurs, investors and industry observers read to stay ahead of the curve and to be better informed about the global marketplace. Red Herring covers technology, innovation, financial strategies, important personalities and trends that are transforming the world of business with unique insight, opinion and forward-looking analysis. Readers turn to Red Herring for knowledge to make strategic decisions, build companies and create a competitive advantage for their businesses. Red Herring articles, blogs, research and event information can be found online at www.redherring.com.

 

About Composite Software

Composite Software is the acknowledged leader in Enterprise Information Integration (EII) solutions, which provide real-time views of critical business information across multiple systems. The company's flagship Composite Information Server enables access to distributed enterprise data as if it existed in a single location. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Mateo, CA, Composite Software is funded by Palomar Ventures, Apax Partners, Lehman Brothers Venture Partners, Clearstone Venture Partners and Dot Edu Ventures. For more information, please visit the company's web site at www.compositesw.com.