Aldus Overview
- Founded
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1984
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Latest Deal Type
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IPO
- Latest Deal Amount
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$44M
Aldus General Information
Description
Developer of microcomputer applications. The company provides services to the professional publishing, graphics and prepress markets; interactive publishing and the general consumer market. They also provide technical support to professional end-users of its products.
Contact Information
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Primary Industry
Computers, Parts and Peripherals
Other Industries
Electronic Components
Acquirer
Primary Office
- 41 First Avenue South
- Seattle, WA 98104
- United States
+1 (206) 000-0000
Aldus Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. IPO | 01-Jun-1987 | $44M | 0000 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 1. Early Stage VC | Completed |
Aldus Patents
Aldus Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA-2145216-A1 | Method of trapping graphic objects in a desktop publishing program | Inactive | 23-Mar-1994 | 00000000000 | |
| EP-0674277-A2 | Method of trapping graphical objects in a desktop publishing program | Inactive | 23-Mar-1994 | 00000000000 | 0 |
| EP-0674277-A3 | Method of trapping graphical objects in a desktop publishing program. | Inactive | 23-Mar-1994 | 00000000000 | 0 |
| JP-H0883337-A | Trap method of graphic object in desktop publication program | Inactive | 23-Mar-1994 | 00000000000 | |
| AU-1500395-A | Method of trapping graphical objects in a desktop publishing program | Inactive | 23-Mar-1994 | G06F40/103 |
Aldus Executive Team (3)
| Name | Title | Board Seat | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Brainerd | Founder & Chief Executive Officer | ||
| W.H. McAleer | Vice President, Finance & Secretary | ||
| D. Eckert | Treasurer |
Aldus Former Investors (1)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluke Venture Partners | Family Office | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 |
Aldus Acquisitions (1)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00000 0000 00 | 20-Apr-1994 | 0000000000 | 00.00 | Media and Information Services (B2B) |