Current Company of the Van Leer Technology Center

Metaphor Vision Ltd.

Project Title
Software Tool for Modeling of IT Projects

Project Summary
Metaphor develops a software tool for modeling. It is based on Model Driven Architecture (MDA) and UML and allows users to develop and maintain their own specific domain language.
The main advantages of Metaphor's system are:
•  Metaphor Builder Suite (MBS) reduces risks, cost, and complexity of eBusiness application development, especially in large scale Information Technology (IT) projects;
•  MBS allows an effective control of the application development life cycle.
•  MBS enables and supports automatic model driven generation of reusable assets;
•  MBS provides ready to use component based architecture and generic reusable components as predefined domain specific languages

The Market
Large organizations with complex IT needs.
Organizations that share applications between divisions, subsidiaries or business partners using diverse IT platforms.

Entrepreneurs
Eran Peleg - CEO
•  20 Years in defense and civil on-line, mission critical applications
•  10 years work with OO; 7 with UML; 1 with MDA
•  CTO of start-up - Model driven; Internet; international application
•  Experienced consultant for UML, CBD and MDA for large development teams
•  Combat Pilot - IAF
•  B.Sc. In Computer Sciences and Economics
Michael Kazakov - CTO
•  Extensive experience as analysis and design UMList
•  CTO of product development start-up
•  Excellent mathematical skills in probability theory and statistics
•  Strong technical skills in C++, SQL, MDA, XML/XMI, Data Modeling, Rapid Development Tools
•  M.Sc. In Computer Sciences
Evgeny Kazakov - R&D Manager
•  Extensive experience as R&D Manager for UML extension application
•  Architect and developer of product development
•  Strong technical skills in Java, C++, SQL, MDA, XML/XMI, Data Modeling, Rapid Development Tools
•  M.Sc. In Computer Sciences

Project Status
Initial prototype has been installed for one customer, and a few large potential customers have been contacted.

Cooperation Required
Metaphor is currently looking for seed investment of $1.5 - 3.0 million. Funds will be used to enhance development plans and marketing activities. The company is also looking for strategic customers and business partners.