For
Immediate Release
Intechra Attracts $4 Million
Equity Investment Led By Chrysalis Ventures
Funds Will Fuel National
Expansion Strategy
CARROLLTON, TX, August 24, 2005 – Intechra
Holding Corporation, parent of wholly owned subsidiary, Intechra
LLC, a leading recycler and remarketer of computers and related
information technology assets, has received $4 million in equity
funding. The financing was led by Chrysalis Ventures, a leading
source of equity capital for growth companies in the Southeast
and Midwest.
The $4 million Series B preferred equity investment will be used
to support Intechra’s national expansion and acquisition
strategy, company officials said. Chrysalis’ co-investors
in the financing include existing investors Votum Capital, LLC,
and Clayton Associates.
Founded in 1987 as Resource Concepts, Inc., Intechra provides
the full spectrum of IT asset disposition services including investment
recovery, fail-safe data destruction, and responsible, environmentally
friendly recycling with liability protection. As a full-service
resource for the disposal of technology that has outlived its
usefulness, the company refurbishes, remarkets, and recycles computers,
peripherals, servers, routers, and telecommunications equipment.
Intechra is able to refurbish and remarket much of the material
it receives, recovering maximum value for its customers. Through
multiple domestic and international distribution channels, including
its retail store, Outlet Computer, www.outletcomputer.com, broker
and dealer channels, Intechra offers a wide variety of refurbished
name-brand computers and related products.
By using a Department of Defense triple wiping methodology,
Intechra ensures that no usable data remain on computer hard drives
that are to be resold. The company recycles what it is unable
to sell, recycling more than a half million computers and component
parts in a single year. Intechra certifies the data destruction
and environmentally responsible recycling, protecting customers
from future liability claims.
Intechra’s customers include some of the largest global
computer manufacturers, as well as major companies such as Southwest
Airlines, Weyerhaeuser, and Pier 1 Imports. Strategic partners
include Ingram Micro, Gateway Computer Corporation, Salvage Sale,
Amherst, and Computer Tech.
Chip Slack, Intechra Holding Corporation chairman and CEO, said,
“We are pleased to partner with Chrysalis Ventures, Clayton
Associates, and Votum Capital, LLC for this important round of
growth financing. In addition to capital, these groups bring valuable
strategic insight as Intechra seeks to be the dominant player
in this market. This round of funding allows us to continue to
grow organically while exploring potential acquisition targets.”
“Intechra serves a market that is large and growing, yet
highly fragmented,” said David
A. Jones, Jr., chairman and managing director of Chrysalis
Ventures. “With its proven service offering and experienced
management team, we believe it is well-positioned to become a
leader in this important, emerging industry. We have been working
closely with the company for over a year, monitoring their progress
as they evaluated their capital needs, and look forward to working
together.”
Mr. Jones has joined the board of Intechra Holding Corporation.
About Chrysalis Ventures
Founded in 1993, Chrysalis Ventures is a leading source of equity
capital for young growth companies in the Southeast and Midwest.
Chrysalis invests primarily in early-stage and expansion-stage
companies in healthcare information technology and services, media
and communications, and business services. Based in Louisville,
Kentucky, Chrysalis has more than $200 million under management
and has made investments in over 45 companies. For more information,
please visit www.chrysalisventures.com.
About Intechra, LLC
Intechra, LLC, privately held, is a leading provider of commercial
electronics recycling, refurbishment and remarketing services.
Founded in 1987 as Resource Concepts, Inc., the company pioneered
electronics recycling at the dawn of the personal computer age.
It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Intechra Holding Corporation.
Intechra remains a leading provider of comprehensive asset disposition
services in this rapidly evolving industry. It sells brand-name
refurbished computer equipment through Outlet Computer and outletcomputer.com,
and through a vast network of domestic and international resellers.
Intechra is based in Carrollton, TX, near Dallas. For more information,
please visit www.intechra.com.
Contact:
David A. Jones, Jr.
Chairman & Managing Director
Chrysalis Ventures
502-583-7644
Chip Slack
Chairman and CEO
Intechra Holding Corporation
800-258-9112
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