Idealab · Pasadena, CA United States
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window When entrepreneur Bill Gross wanted to coddle his Internet-related brainchildren, he created Idealab. The company, which once teetered on the brink of bankruptcy amid the flame-outs of its former dot-com progeny, nurtures business ideas (several generated by Gross) with the hopes of growing them into full-fledged companies by providing money, office space, and other resources. Its current portfolio is made up of more than a dozen firms involved in robotics (Evolution Robotics), renewable energy (eSolar), and electric and hybrid vehicle development (Aptera Motors), in addition to its traditional focus on Internet companies. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Idealab Financials
| Company Type | Private Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | January |
| Employees | 825 |
Idealab Executives
27 executives listed for Idealab's Pasadena, CA location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman and CEO; CEO, Distributed World Power; Chairman and CEO, Energy Innovations | William Gross | Network |
| President and COO | Marcia Goodstein | Network |
| CFO | Craig Chrisney | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Idealab
Demand is driven primarily by the pace of technological innovation and the number of companies created to commercialize new technologies. The profitability of individual companies depends on successfully choosing and managing a portfolio of investments. Large companies have advantages in attracting investors, developing expertise in multiple technology markets, and funding large deals. Small companies can compete effectively by concentrating on specific market sectors or geographic areas. The average venture capital investment is about $8 million. Individual, or angel, investors, and large companies with strategic interests in early-stage companies are also sources of new venture funding. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Idealab Competitors
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