Gates and Company defines this vertical as companies that develop and sell electronic and optical materials, components, and systems to other businesses. This vertical also includes alternative energy technologies and companies providing process technology/machinery for production of electronic devices.

Gates and Companyhas helped Electronic Technology companies ranging from early-stage to Fortune 500. Our larger clients often seek emerging technologies from smaller firms that are developing new and novel products. One of the first projects in this category saw Gates and Companyassisting in the sale of technology from our early-stage client to Agilent for a very favorable return.

Gates and Company is well versed in the complex value chains that dominate many parts of the electronic technology market. Our strength in market research, competitive analysis, channel strategies, and product launch has helped numerous firms enter or expand their position in the market. Our ability to support management consulting results with investment banking resources to spinout or sell non-core businesses or add bolt-on acquisitions to gain competitive advantage distinguishes Gates and Company from other resources lacking this unique combination of capabilities.

The expertise Gates and Companyhas it its Chemicals and Advanced Materials and Life Sciences Technology (particularly medical devices) verticals helps strengthen the subject matter expertise in our Electronic Technology vertical. Gates and Company participates in several industry organizations, such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and various IEEE Societies.

Practice Leader

Gates and Company's Electronic Technology practice is headed by David Gates. Mr. Gates earned a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Tulsa, a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University, and an MBA from the Wharton School. Before forming Gates and Company he was Executive Vice President at a middle-market electronics technology firm that developed and manufactured magnetic and electromagnetic products for medical devices, particle accelerators, and motor/generator assemblies; he acquired, grew, and sold an early-stage software technology company; and spent just over eight years with DuPont, primarily in their electronics and connector division, and also spent time in color proofing, clinical analyzers, and diagnostic imaging. Mr. Gates published industry-related articles, including Connector Modeling - Using SPICE to Predict Performance (interConnection Technology(tm)) and Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Inductance and Capacitance Matrices (IEEE Conference Proceedings).

Electronic Technology Delivery Team

Consulting Services
David C. Gates - Practice Leader
Debbie Hobbs

Kane Nakahara
Tilo Stahl

Barry Zias

Investment Banking
Brian Brady

David C. Gates

Electronic Technology Client Sampling

Gates and Company has worked with several leading electronic technology companies. See our Clients webpage for a client sampling.

Electronic Technology Services

Gates and Company offers a range of management consulting and investment banking services to electronic technology companies. The most common services provided include the following:

• Business plan development
  
• Industry analysis and growth strategy development
  
• Mergers and acquisitions
  
• Corporate venturing
  
• Product and venture launch