Silicon & Software Systems Ltd.(S3) is a privately funded company. The key shareholders include the following:
ACT Venture Capital 
In December 2005 ACT invested €10 million in Silicon & Software Systems(S3). This investment is enabling S3 to accelerate its development of highly valuable technology in leading edge markets and further expand its portfolio of design solutions and capabilities. This funding also supports the expansion of S3’s business into Asia and the development of its Sales and Marketing operations in Europe and the United States.
ACT Venture Capital is Ireland's leading venture capital firm. Founded as an independent operation in 1994, ACT has completed over 70 investments, principally in technology based companies serving global markets. ACT takes a stage diversified approach to investing in exceptional companies operating in Information & Communications Technology, Internet & Media, Healthcare and the Development Capital sector. ACT has raised over €350 million sourced from leading American, European, Irish and UK institutions. ACT provides capital to high potential companies located within Ireland, the UK and Europe in the range of €1 million to €15 million. For more information www.actventure.com
"We are very excited to be involved with S3 at this time as the company builds on its impressive track record in the provision of Product and Design Solutions to some of the world’s largest Semiconductor and Consumer System Companies. The S3 Management team is highly experienced and uniquely positioned to leverage the large growth opportunities ithat exist in the convergence of Mobile, Networking and Storage technologies" said John O’Sullivan, Partner at ACT Venture Capital.
Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics have a strategic shareholding in S3 and continue to be a key customer and technology partner of the company. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a global leader in healthcare, lifestyle and technology, delivering products, services and solutions.
Philips employs approximately 124,300 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 27.0 billion in 2006, the company is a market leader in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring systems, energy efficient lighting solutions, personal care and home appliances, as well as consumer electronics. For more information www.philips.com
S3 Management & Employees
S3 Management and Employees are also important and valued shareholders in the company through the company's Share Ownership Program. Get further information on S3's management team.
Investor Relations Contact
Mr. Cathal Byrne
Chief Financial Officer
E-mail: cathal.byrne(at)s3group.com