Benjamin A. Burditt

Designs and manufactures automation software and hardware products for industrial use

Develops digital mapping technology and geospatial solutions

Operates as a management consulting firm

Engages in metallurgical coal mining, growing of grapes and almonds, timber cutting and leasing of oil & gas exploration properties

Provides graphic outsourcing services

Functions as a College/University

Functions as a College/University

Scripps Ventures (SVI) invests in long-term growth opportunities in early-stage Internet and electronic commerce companies. They typically invest from $1 million to $5 million in first and second-round funding. SVI seeks committed entrepreneurs, a well-defined strategy, a highly experienced management team and a strong or unique value proposition. They focus on consumer and business-to-business e-commerce, Internet services and education. SVI prefers the lead investor role while initiating syndicated or co-investment deals with other venture capital funds. The firm holds seats on the boards of most of their portfolio companies. SVI looks for investments that are complementary to the E.W. Scripps Co.'s core businesses, which include newspapers, broadcast television stations, 24-hour cable television networks, television programming production and news feature licensing and syndication. However, they will invest in concepts outside the scope of the parent company's core portfolio.