(6.12.2006) SEED Capital welcomes the news that the Danish biotech company, Aresa A/S, has been selected to be among the 47 most important international technological pioneers of 2007. SEED Capital is a founding investor in Aresa A/S and we are proud to see the company develop. Global leading venture capital and technology companies have nominated 225 up-coming companies. Among these 225 companies, 47 have been selected.

The World Economic Forum made the selection from the nominees.

The World Economic Forum is an independent, international organization incorporated as a Swiss not-for-profit foundation. The focus of the Forum is to strive towards an excellent corporate governance system where values are as important a foundation as economic rules or regulations. The catch phrase is 'entrepreneurship in the global public interest'. The World Economic Forum consider that economic progress without social development is not sustainable, while social development without economic progress is not feasible.

Technology pioneers are companies identified as developing and applying highly transformational and innovative technologies in the areas of energy, biotechnology/ health, and information technology. This year's class of selected companies does not only stand out because of their innovative work, but also because their work has potential long-term impact on business and international society.

Contestants must demonstrate visionary leadership and show all the signs of being a long-standing market leader—and its technology must be proven solid and safe. Previous Technology Pioneers include Autonomy, Cambridge Silicon Radio, Encore Software, Google, Millennium Pharmaceuticals, and Napster.

To find out more about Aresa A/S, visit our portfolio description.

Relevant links:

The World Economic Forum: www.weforum.org , Aresa A/S homepage: www.aresa.dk

For further information, please contact:

Carsten Schou, Partner

cs@seedcapital.dk 

 Phone: +45 39179413

(Published: 6 December 2006)