TECHNOLOGY FUNDING PARTNERS I
10-Q, 1995-05-12
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                             UNITED STATES
                  SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                         Washington, D.C.  20549

                              FORM 10-Q

[X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                 For the period ended March 31, 1995

                                    OR

[ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
     SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

            For the transition period from N/A to N/A
                                           ---    ---

                      Commission File No. 0-13554

                      TECHNOLOGY FUNDING PARTNERS I
          ------------------------------------------------------
          (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

          CALIFORNIA                            77-0020778
 -----------------------------      ----------------------------------
(State or other jurisdiction of    (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization) 

2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 250
San Mateo, California                                           94403
- ---------------------------------------                      --------
(Address of principal executive offices)                    (Zip Code)

                              (415) 345-2200
             --------------------------------------------------
            (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports 
required to be filed by Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange 
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period 
that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been 
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes X No   
                                                              ---  ---

No active market for the units of limited partnership interests 
("Units") exists, and therefore the market value of such Units cannot be 
determined.

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I.       FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

BALANCE SHEETS
- --------------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       (unaudited)
                                         March 31,      December 31,
                                           1995             1994
                                        ----------      -------------
<S>                                    <C>                <C>
ASSETS

Investments:
 Equity investments (cost basis
   of $2,768,651 at both 
   1995 and 1994)                      $7,840,052         12,622,577
 Secured notes receivable, net 
   (cost basis of $606,364 and 
   $592,026 at 1995 and 1994,             501,364            483,026
   respectively)                        ---------         ----------

      Total investments                 8,341,416         13,105,603

Cash and cash equivalents                     794                421

Prepaid management fees                    83,190             83,190

Due from related parties                       --              3,051
                                        ---------         ----------

     Total                             $8,425,400         13,192,265
                                        =========         ==========


LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL

Accounts payable and accrued expenses  $   23,650             27,194

Due to related parties                     27,083                 --

Short-term borrowings                   3,045,620          2,889,002
                                        ---------         ----------

     Total liabilities                  3,096,353          2,916,196

Commitments and subsequent events
(Notes 2 and 4)

Partners' capital:
 Limited Partners
  (Units outstanding of
  16,643 for both 1995 and 1994)          275,358            442,170
 General Partners                          87,288             88,973
 Net unrealized fair value increase
  (decrease) from cost: 
  Equity investments                    5,071,401          9,853,926
  Secured notes receivable               (105,000)          (109,000)
                                        ---------         ----------

    Total partners' capital             5,329,047         10,276,069
                                        ---------         ----------

     Total                             $8,425,400         13,192,265
                                        =========         ==========
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
- ------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  For the Three Months Ended March 31,
                                  -----------------------------------
                                               1995           1994 
                                               ----           ----
<S>                                        <C>            <C> 
Interest income                            $    14,456        13,067

Costs and expenses:
 Management fees                                83,190        83,190
 Operating expenses:
  Administrative and investor
   services                                     19,776        37,519
  Investment operations                          1,568         8,007
  Professional fees                              5,538         6,970
  Computer services                              5,764         9,794
  Interest expense                              67,117        33,527
                                             ---------     ---------

     Total operating expenses                   99,763        95,817
                                             ---------     ---------

  Total costs and expenses                     182,953       179,007
                                             ---------     ---------

Net realized loss                             (168,497)     (165,940)

Change in net unrealized fair value:
  Equity investments                        (4,782,525)    1,762,890
  Secured notes receivable                       4,000       (35,000)
                                             ---------     ---------

Net (loss) income                          $(4,947,022)    1,561,950
                                             =========     =========

Net realized loss per Unit                 $       (10)          (10)
                                             =========     =========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
- ------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 For the Three Months Ended March 31,
                                --------------------------------------
                                            1995             1994
                                            ----             ----

<S>                                     <C>             <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
 Cash paid to related parties           $  (73,781)       (120,418)
 Cash paid to vendors                      (15,465)        (23,580)
 Interest received                             118             474
 Interest paid on short-term borrowings    (67,117)        (33,527)
                                         ---------       ---------

     Net cash used by operating 
      activities                          (156,245)       (177,051)
                                         ---------       ---------

Cash flows from financing activities:
 Proceeds from short-term borrowings,
  net                                      156,618         118,001
                                         ---------       ---------

     Net cash provided by financing 
      activities                           156,618         118,001
                                         ---------       ---------

Net increase (decrease) in cash and
 cash equivalents                              373         (59,050)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
 of year                                       421          68,512
                                         ---------       ---------

Cash and cash equivalents at March 31  $       794           9,462
                                         =========       =========


Reconciliation of net (loss) income to
 net cash used by operating activities:

Net (loss) income                      $(4,947,022)      1,561,950

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income
 to net cash used by operating activities:
  Change in net unrealized fair value:
    Equity investments                   4,782,525      (1,762,890)
    Secured notes receivable                (4,000)         35,000

  Changes in:
    Accrued interest on subordinated and 
     secured notes receivable              (14,250)        (12,443)
    Due to/from related parties             30,134           7,419
    Other, net                              (3,632)         (6,087)
                                         ---------       ---------

Net cash used by operating activities  $  (156,245)       (177,051)
                                         =========       =========

</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
- -----------------------------------------

1.     General
       -------

In the opinion of the Managing General Partner, the Balance Sheets as of 
March 31, 1995 and December 31, 1994 and the related Statements of 
Operations and Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 
31, 1995 and 1994, reflect all adjustments which are necessary for a 
fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and 
cash flows for such periods.  These statements should be read in 
conjunction with the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 
December 31, 1994.  The following notes to financial statements for 
activity through March 31, 1995 supplement those included in the Annual 
Report on Form 10-K.

2.     Financing of Partnership Operations
       -----------------------------------

The Managing General Partner expects cash received from the liquidation 
of Partnership investments and the collection of notes receivable will 
provide the necessary liquidity to service Partnership debt and fund 
Partnership operations.  Until such future proceeds are received, the 
Partnership may be dependent upon the financial support of the Managing 
General Partner to fund operations.  The Managing General Partner has 
committed to support the Partnership's working capital requirements 
through advances as necessary.


3.     Related Party Transactions
       --------------------------

Related party costs are included in costs and expenses shown on the 
Statements of Operations.  Related party expenses for the three months 
ended March 31, 1995 and 1994 were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                         1995                1994
                                         ----                ----
<S>                                    <C>                  <C>
Management fees                        $83,190              83,190

Reimbursable operating expenses         20,725              44,647
</TABLE>

Certain reimbursable expenses have been accrued based upon interim 
estimates prepared by the Managing General Partner and are adjusted to 
actual costs periodically.  At March 31, 1995 due to related parties for 
such costs was $27,083 compared to due from related parties of $3,051 at 
December 31, 1994.

Officers of the General Partners occasionally receive stock options as 
compensation for serving on the Boards of Directors of portfolio 
companies.  At March 31, 1995, the Partnership had an indirect interest 
in such options, worth approximately $4,644, in non-transferable 
Viewlogic Systems, Inc. and Cytocare, Inc. options.

4.     Equity Investments
       ------------------

A complete listing of the Partnership's equity investments at December 
31, 1994 is in the 1994 Annual Report.  Activity from January 1, 1995 
through March 31, 1995 consisted of


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                             January 1 -
                                                           March 31, 1995
                                           Principal      ---------------
                              Investment   Amount or     Cost         Fair
Industry/Company   Position      Date        Shares      Basis        Value
- ----------------   --------   ----------   ---------     -----        -----
<S>                <C>             <C>       <C>      <C>            <C>
Balance at January 1, 1995                            $2,768,651     12,622,577
                                                       ---------     ----------

Significant changes:

Electronic Design Automation
- ----------------------------
Viewlogic Systems,
 Inc.              Common shares   12/91     555,460           0     (4,815,915)

Industrial/Business Automation
- ------------------------------
Acuity Imaging,
 Inc.              Common shares   03/88      24,916           0         77,863

Medical
- -------
Cytocare, Inc.     Common shares   06/88     211,351           0        (44,882)
                                                       ---------     ----------

Total significant changes during
 the three months ended March 31, 1995                         0     (4,782,934)

Other changes, net                                             0            409
                                                       ---------     ----------
Total equity investments at March 31, 1995            $2,768,651      7,840,052
                                                       =========     ==========

</TABLE>




Marketable Equity Securities
- ----------------------------

At March 31, 1995 and December 31, 1994, marketable equity securities 
had aggregate costs of $657,201 and $656,330, respectively, and 
aggregate fair values of $5,008,968 and $9,204,804, respectively.  The 
net unrealized gains at March 31, 1995 and December 31, 1994 included 
gross gains of $4,351,767 and $8,548,474, respectively.

Acuity Imaging, Inc.
- --------------------

The increase in fair value in the above table of $77,863 reflected the 
publicly-traded unrestricted market value of $252,900 at March 31, 1995.  
In April 1995, the company announced a definitive agreement to become a 
subsidiary of Robotic Vision Systems Inc. ("RVSI"), a public company.  A 
targeted date for the completion of the merger has not been announced as 
the merger is still subject to various conditions customary for 
transactions of this nature and stockholder approval.  Upon consummation 
of the merger, the Partnership will exchange its common share holdings 
in Acuity for approximately 27,000 RVSI common shares; at May 5, 1995, 
these shares had an approximate market value of $227,000.

Cytocare, Inc.
- --------------

The Partnership recorded a decrease in fair value of $44,882 to reflect 
the publicly-traded market price at March 31, 1995; a portion of the 
investment fair value was adjusted to reflect a 25% discount for 
restricted securities.

Viewlogic Systems, Inc.
- -----------------------

The Partnership recorded a decrease in fair value of $4,815,915 to 
reflect the publicly-traded market price at March 31, 1995; a portion of 
the investment fair value was adjusted to reflect a 25% discount for 
restricted securities.

As of May 5, 1995, the fair value increased to $5,617,839 compared to 
$4,756,437 at March 31, 1995.  This change reflects changes in common 
stock prices which fluctuate daily on stock exchanges.  The Managing 
General Partner continues to believe that its investment is capable of a 
higher future value.

5.     Secured Notes Receivable, Net
       -----------------------------

Activity from January 1, 1995 through March 31, 1995 consisted of:

<TABLE>

<S>                                                <C>

Balance at January 1, 1995                         $483,026

1995 Activity:

Accrued interest                                     14,250
Decrease in allowance for loan losses                 4,000
Other, net                                               88
                                                    -------

     Total secured notes receivable, net
      at March 31, 1995                            $501,364
                                                    =======
</TABLE>

The Partnership had accrued interest of $132,064 and $117,814 at March 
31, 1995 and December 31, 1994, respectively.  

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Activity in the allowance for loan losses was as follows:

<S>                                                <C>
Balance at January 1, 1995                         $109,000

Change in net unrealized fair value
 of secured notes receivable                         (4,000)
                                                    -------

Balance at March 31, 1995                          $105,000
                                                    =======
</TABLE>

The allowance for loan losses is adjusted quarterly based upon changes 
to the portfolio size and risk profile.  Although the allowance is 
established by evaluating individual debtor repayment ability, the 
allowance represents the Managing General Partner's assessment of the 
portfolio as a whole.

6.     Short-term Borrowings
       ---------------------

The Partnership maintains a line of credit with a financial institution, 
which has been renewed with a maturity date of April 5, 1996.  The 
actual borrowing capacity at March 31, 1995 was $3,300,000.  The 
outstanding balance at March 31, 1995 was $3,045,620.  The maximum and 
weighted average amounts outstanding during the quarter ended March 31, 
1995 were $3,045,620 and $3,011,900, respectively.  The quarter-end and 
weighted average interest rate during the three months ended March 31, 
1995 were 9.0% and 8.82%, respectively.  Interest expense of $67,117 was 
recorded for the first quarter of 1995.  The Partnership's shares in 
Viewlogic Systems, Inc. and Cytocare, Inc. were pledged as collateral.

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Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of
         Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Liquidity and Capital Resources
- -------------------------------

During the three months ended March 31, 1995, net cash used by 
operations totaled $156,245.  The Partnership paid management fees of 
$73,781 to the Managing General Partner; the remaining fee and related 
party operating expenses were accrued.  Other operating expenses of 
$15,465 were paid and interest income of $118 was received.  The 
Partnership also paid $67,117 of interest on short-term borrowings.  Net 
proceeds from short-term borrowings totaled $156,618.

The Partnership has a line of credit account with a financial 
institution.  This line of credit has been renewed with a maturity date 
of April 5, 1996.  The actual borrowing capacity at March 31, 1995 was 
$3,300,000.  The outstanding balance at March 31, 1995 was $3,045,620.  
The maximum and weighted average amounts outstanding during the three 
months ended March 31, 1995 were $3,045,620 and $3,011,900, 
respectively.  The Partnership's investments in Viewlogic Systems, Inc. 
and Cytocare, Inc. were pledged as collateral.

Cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 1995 were nominal, but future 
proceeds from the sale of investments and General Partner support are 
expected to be adequate to fund Partnership operations through the next 
twelve months.

Results of Operations
- ---------------------

Current quarter compared to corresponding quarter in the preceding year
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Net loss was $4,947,022 for the three months ended March 31, 1995 
compared to a net income of $1,561,950 during the same period in 1994.  
The change was primarily due to a $6,545,415 decrease in the change in 
net unrealized fair value of equity investments.

During the quarter ended March 31, 1995, the decrease in fair value of 
equity investments of $4,782,525 was primarily due to a portfolio 
company in the electronic design automation industry.  During the same 
quarter in 1993, the increase in fair value of $1,762,890 was primarily 
due to portfolio companies in the electronic design automation and 
industrial/business automation industries, partially offset by portfolio 
companies in the medical industry.

Total operating expenses were $99,763 and $95,517 for the quarters ended 
March 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively.  The slight increase was 
primarily due to higher short-term borrowings interest expense, mostly 
offset by lower administrative and investor services, and investment 
operations expenses as a result of lower overall portfolio activities.

Given the inherent risk associated with the business of the Partnership, 
the future performance of the portfolio company investments may 
significantly impact future operations.

II.       OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)  No reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Partnership during the
     quarter ended March 31, 1995.

(b)  Financial Data Schedule for the quarter ended and as of March 31,
     1995 (Exhibit 27).


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                              SIGNATURES
                              ----------

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be 
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                         TECHNOLOGY FUNDING PARTNERS I

                         By:  TECHNOLOGY FUNDING INC.
                              Managing General Partner




Date:  May 12, 1995      By:         /s/Frank R. Pope
                              -----------------------------------
                                     Frank R. Pope
                                     Executive Vice President and 
                                     Chief Financial Officer



<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE>6
<LEGEND> THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED 
FROM THE FORM 10-Q AS OF MARCH 31, 1995 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY 
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
<MULTIPLIER>1
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>             DEC-31-1995
<PERIOD-START>                JAN-01-1995
<PERIOD-END>                  MAR-31-1995
<PERIOD-TYPE>                       3-MOS
<INVESTMENTS-AT-COST>           3,375,015
<INVESTMENTS-AT-VALUE>          8,341,416
<RECEIVABLES>                           0
<ASSETS-OTHER>                     83,190
<OTHER-ITEMS-ASSETS>                  794
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                  8,425,400
<PAYABLE-FOR-SECURITIES>                0
<SENIOR-LONG-TERM-DEBT>                 0
<OTHER-ITEMS-LIABILITIES>       3,096,353
<TOTAL-LIABILITIES>             3,096,353
<SENIOR-EQUITY>                         0
<PAID-IN-CAPITAL-COMMON>          362,646
<SHARES-COMMON-STOCK>              16,643
<SHARES-COMMON-PRIOR>              16,643
<ACCUMULATED-NII-CURRENT>               0
<OVERDISTRIBUTION-NII>                  0
<ACCUMULATED-NET-GAINS>                 0
<OVERDISTRIBUTION-GAINS>                0
<ACCUM-APPREC-OR-DEPREC>        4,966,401
<NET-ASSETS>                    5,329,047
<DIVIDEND-INCOME>                       0
<INTEREST-INCOME>                  14,456
<OTHER-INCOME>                          0
<EXPENSES-NET>                    182,953
<NET-INVESTMENT-INCOME>          (168,497)
<REALIZED-GAINS-CURRENT>                0
<APPREC-INCREASE-CURRENT>      (4,778,525)
<NET-CHANGE-FROM-OPS>          (4,947,022)
<EQUALIZATION>                          0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OF-INCOME>               0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OF-GAINS>                0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OTHER>                   0
<NUMBER-OF-SHARES-SOLD>                 0
<NUMBER-OF-SHARES-REDEEMED>             0
<SHARES-REINVESTED>                     0
<NET-CHANGE-IN-ASSETS>         (4,947,022)
<ACCUMULATED-NII-PRIOR>                 0
<ACCUMULATED-GAINS-PRIOR>               0
<OVERDISTRIB-NII-PRIOR>                 0
<OVERDIST-NET-GAINS-PRIOR>              0
<GROSS-ADVISORY-FEES>              83,190
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                 67,117
<GROSS-EXPENSE>                   183,053
<AVERAGE-NET-ASSETS>            7,802,558
<PER-SHARE-NAV-BEGIN>                  27
<PER-SHARE-NII>                       (10)
<PER-SHARE-GAIN-APPREC>                 0  <F1>
<PER-SHARE-DIVIDEND>                    0
<PER-SHARE-DISTRIBUTIONS>               0
<RETURNS-OF-CAPITAL>                    0
<PER-SHARE-NAV-END>                    17
<EXPENSE-RATIO>                       .02
<AVG-DEBT-OUTSTANDING>          3,011,900
<AVG-DEBT-PER-SHARE>                  181
<FN>
<F1>
A zero value is used since the change in net unrealized fair value is 
not allocated to General Partners and Limited Partners as it is not 
taxable.  Only taxable gains or losses are allocated in accordance with 
the Partnership Agreement.
</FN>

</TABLE>


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