Representative Investments


Arch Capital Group


Otter Capital invested in October 2001 in a significant capital raising by Arch Capital Group (www.archcapitalgroup.com), a Bermuda public limited company [Nasdaq:ACGL] with insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries in Bermuda and the United States. Arch raised $763 million of new capital in October 2001 to launch a global underwriting initiative to meet current and future demand in the insurance and reinsurance markets. Mr. Pasquesi assisted Arch in considering its financing alternatives and serves as Vice Chairman of Arch. Arch now has equity capital in excess of $1.3 billion.


Arena Solutions

 
Otter Capital is the lead investor in Arena Solutions (www.arenasolutions.com), a company that offers powerful collaborative tools for design and manufacturing businesses of all sizes. Arena Solutions provides an online Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution that is instantly deployed with zero IT investment. This web-native system stores and organizes product specifications, manages suppliers and pricing information, integrates the supply chain into the design process and unifies members of the entire extended organization in a collaborative working environment. Mr. Pasquesi serves as Chairman of Arena Solutions.

Overstock.com

Overstock.com is a leading online "closeout" retailer offering discount brand-name merchandise for sale over the Internet. You can find great deals on over 4,000 high quality, brand-name products at Overstock.com! Otter Capital invested in Overstock.com in March 2002. Overstock.com completed its IPO in June 2002 [Nasdaq:OSTK].

Agraquest

Agraquest (www.agraquest.com) is a leading developer of biopesticides. Agraquest leverages its proprietary screening technology and microorganism database to discover, develop, manufacture and market safe and effective natural pest management products for agricultural and other markets.  Mr. Pasquesi serves as a director of Agraquest.


Al Safa Halal


Al Safa Halal (www.alsafahalal.com) is the leading provider in North America of halal (ritually prepared) food products for the Muslim community. Al Safa Halal markets it branded consumer food products through supermarkets, independent grocery stores and food service channels.


Equity Risk Partners


Equity Risk Partners (www.equityriskpartners.com) is the first insurance brokerage, risk management and advisory services firm focused exclusively on the private equity industry. Equity Risk Partners seeks to develop long-term, strategic relationships with private equity firms, their portfolio companies, and their advisors.


BirdDog Solutions


BirdDog Solutions (www.birdog.com) is a leading provider of contingency based, small parcel cost recovery services. BirdDog reduces shipping expenses on behalf of its customers by tracking late and lost parcels with its specialized tracking software and managing the refund process.