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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
(Rule 13d-102)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO RULES 13d-1(b), (c) AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED
PURSUANT TO 13d-2(b)
(Amendment No. ____) (1)
Vixel Corporation
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $.0015
(Title of Class of Securities)
92855210
(CUSIP Number)
December 31, 1999
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule
is filed:
[ ] Rule 13d-1(b)
[ ] Rule 13d-1(c)
[X] Rule 13d-1(d)
(1) The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting
person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of
securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would
alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed
to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act
but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the
Notes).
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CUSIP NO. 92855210 13G PAGE 2 OF 21 PAGES
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
MAYFIELD VII, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
CALIFORNIA
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5. SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES --------------------------------------------------------
BENEFICIALLY 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
OWNED BY 1,401,293
EACH --------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON WITH -0-
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8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,401,293
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9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,401,293
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10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES [ ]
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11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
6.1%
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(12) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
PN
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CUSIP NO. 92855210 13G PAGE 3 OF 21 PAGES
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
MAYFIELD VII MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
CALIFORNIA
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5. SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF 25,000
SHARES --------------------------------------------------------
BENEFICIALLY 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
OWNED BY 1,401,293
EACH --------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON WITH 25,000
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8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,401,293
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9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,426,293
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10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES [ ]
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11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
6.2%
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12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
PN
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CUSIP NO. 92855210 13G PAGE 4 OF 21 PAGES
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(1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
MAYFIELD ASSOCIATES FUND II, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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(2) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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(3) SEC USE ONLY
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(4) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
CALIFORNIA
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(5) SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES --------------------------------------------------------
BENEFICIALLY (6) SHARED VOTING POWER
OWNED BY 73,753
EACH --------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING (7) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON WITH -0-
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(8) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
73,753
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(9) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
73,753
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(10) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES [ ]
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(11) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
0.3%
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(12) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
PN
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CUSIP NO. 92855210 13G PAGE 5 OF 21 PAGES
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(1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
YOGEN K. DALAL
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(2) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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(3) SEC USE ONLY
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(4) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
U.S.
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(5) SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES --------------------------------------------------------
BENEFICIALLY (6) SHARED VOTING POWER
OWNED BY 1,500,046
EACH --------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING (7) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON WITH -0-
--------------------------------------------------------
(8) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,500,046
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(9) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,500,046
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(10) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES [ ]
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(11) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
6.5%
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(12) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
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CUSIP NO. 92855210 13G PAGE 6 OF 21 PAGES
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(1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
F. GIBSON MYERS, JR.
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(2) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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(3) SEC USE ONLY
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(4) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
U.S.
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(5) SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES --------------------------------------------------------
BENEFICIALLY (6) SHARED VOTING POWER
OWNED BY 1,500,046
EACH --------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING (7) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON WITH -0-
--------------------------------------------------------
(8) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,500,046
--------------------------------------------------------
(9) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,500,046
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(10) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES [ ]
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(11) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
6.5%
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(12) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
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CUSIP NO. 92855210 13G PAGE 7 OF 21 PAGES
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(1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
KEVIN A. FONG
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(2) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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(3) SEC USE ONLY
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(4) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
U.S.
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(5) SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES --------------------------------------------------------
BENEFICIALLY (6) SHARED VOTING POWER
OWNED BY 1,500,046
EACH --------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING (7) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON WITH -0-
--------------------------------------------------------
(8) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,500,046
--------------------------------------------------------
(9) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,500,046
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(10) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES [ ]
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(11) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
6.5%
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(12) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
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CUSIP NO. 92855210 13G PAGE 8 OF 21 PAGES
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(1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
WILLIAM D. UNGER
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(2) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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(3) SEC USE ONLY
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(4) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
U.S.
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(5) SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES --------------------------------------------------------
BENEFICIALLY (6) SHARED VOTING POWER
OWNED BY 1,500,046
EACH --------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING (7) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON WITH -0-
--------------------------------------------------------
(8) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,500,046
--------------------------------------------------------
(9) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,500,046
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(10) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES [ ]
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(11) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
6.5%
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(12) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
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CUSIP NO. 92855210 13G PAGE 9 OF 21 PAGES
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(1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
WENDELL G. VAN AUKEN, III
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(2) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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(3) SEC USE ONLY
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(4) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
U.S.
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(5) SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES --------------------------------------------------------
BENEFICIALLY (6) SHARED VOTING POWER
OWNED BY 1,500,046
EACH --------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING (7) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON WITH -0-
--------------------------------------------------------
(8) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,500,046
--------------------------------------------------------
(9) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,500,046
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(10) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 9 EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES* [ ]
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(11) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
6.5%
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(12) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN
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CUSIP NO. 92855210 13G PAGE 10 OF 21 PAGES
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(1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
MICHAEL J. LEVINTHAL
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(2) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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(3) SEC USE ONLY
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(4) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
U.S.
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(5) SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES --------------------------------------------------------
BENEFICIALLY (6) SHARED VOTING POWER
OWNED BY 1,500,046
EACH --------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING (7) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON WITH -0-
--------------------------------------------------------
(8) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,500,046
--------------------------------------------------------
(9) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,500,046
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(10) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 9 EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES* [ ]
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(11) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
6.5%
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(12) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN
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CUSIP NO. 92855210 13G PAGE 11 OF 21 PAGES
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(1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
A. GRANT HEIDRICH, III
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(2) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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(3) SEC USE ONLY
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(4) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
U.S.
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(5) SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES --------------------------------------------------------
BENEFICIALLY (6) SHARED VOTING POWER
OWNED BY 1,500,046
EACH --------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING (7) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON WITH -0-
--------------------------------------------------------
(8) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,500,046
--------------------------------------------------------
(9) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,500,046
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(10) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 9 EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES* [ ]
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(11) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
6.5%
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(12) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN
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ITEM 1.
(a) NAME OF ISSUER:
Vixel Corporation
(b) ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
11911 North Creek Parkway South
Bothell, Washington 98011
ITEM 2.
(a) NAME OF PERSONS FILING:
Mayfield VII, a California Limited Partnership
Mayfield VII Management Partners, a California
Limited Partnership
Mayfield Associates Fund II, a California Limited Partnership
Yogen K. Dalal
Kevin A. Fong
Wendell G. Van Auken, III
A. Grant Heidrich, III
F. Gibson Myers, Jr.
William D. Unger
Michael J. Levinthal
(b) ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE:
c/o Mayfield Fund
2800 Sand Hill Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(c) CITIZENSHIP:
The entities listed in Item 2(a) are California Limited
Partnerships. The individuals listed in Item 2(a) are U.S.
citizens.
(d) TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES:
Common Stock, par value $.0015
(e) CUSIP NUMBER:
92855210
Page 12 of 20 pages.
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ITEM 3. IF THIS STATEMENT IS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(b), OR 13d-2(b),
CHECK WHETHER THE PERSON FILING IS A:
Not applicable
ITEM 4. OWNERSHIP
The information regarding ownership as set forth in Items 5-9 of Pages
2-11 hereto, is hereby incorporated by reference.
For a summary of total ownership by all Reporting Persons, see Exhibit
2 hereto.
ITEM 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS
If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date
hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of
more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following
[].
ITEM 6. OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON
Not applicable.
ITEM 7. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH ACQUIRED THE
SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING COMPANY
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP
Not applicable.
ITEM 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. CERTIFICATION
Not applicable.
Page 13 of 21 pages.
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SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Date: February 14, 2000
MAYFIELD VII
A California Limited Partnership
By: Mayfield VII Management Partners,
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a California Limited Partnership,
Its General Partner
By: /s/ George A. Pavlov
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George A. Pavlov, Attorney in Fact for
Michael Levinthal, General Partner
MAYFIELD VII MANAGEMENT PARTNERS
A California Limited Partnership
By: /s/ George A. Pavlov
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George A. Pavlov, Attorney in Fact for
Michael Levinthal, General Partner
MAYFIELD ASSOCIATES FUND II
A California Limited Partnership
By: /s/ George A. Pavlov
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George A. Pavlov, Attorney in Fact for
Michael Levinthal, General Partner
YOGEN K. DALAL
By: /s/ George A. Pavlov
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George A. Pavlov, Attorney In Fact
F. GIBSON MYERS, JR.
By: /s/ George A. Pavlov
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George A. Pavlov, Attorney In Fact
Page 14 of 21 pages.
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KEVIN A. FONG
By: /s/ George A. Pavlov
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George A. Pavlov, Attorney In Fact
WILLIAM D. UNGER
By: /s/ George A. Pavlov
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George A. Pavlov, Attorney In Fact
WENDELL G. VAN AUKEN, III
By: /s/ George A. Pavlov
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George A. Pavlov, Attorney In Fact
MICHAEL J. LEVINTHAL
By: /s/ George A. Pavlov
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George A. Pavlov, Attorney In Fact
A. GRANT HEIDRICH, III
By: /s/ George A. Pavlov
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George A. Pavlov, Attorney In Fact
Page 15 of 21 pages.
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EXHIBIT 1
STATEMENT APPOINTING DESIGNATED FILER AND AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY
Each of the undersigned entities and individuals (collectively, the
"Reporting Persons") hereby designates the entity listed in Column II of EXHIBIT
A hereto, or such other person or entity as is designated in writing by George
A. Pavlov (any such entity is referred to as the "Designated Filer") as the
beneficial owner to make filings of Schedules 13D and 13G (and any amendments
thereto) pursuant to Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
"Exchange Act") and of Forms 3, 4 and 5 (and any amendments thereto) pursuant to
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act (collectively, the "Reports") with respect to
the securities of the entities listed in Column I of EXHIBIT A hereto and with
respect to the securities of any other entity whose securities are now, or
hereafter become, publicly traded and whose securities are beneficially owned
(directly or indirectly) both by such Reporting Person and by such Designated
Filer (collectively, the "Companies").
Each Reporting Person hereby further authorizes and designates GEORGE
A. PAVLOV (the "Authorized Signatory") to execute and file on behalf of such
Reporting Person the Reports with respect to the securities of the Companies,
including all Schedules 13D and 13G and Forms 3, 4 and 5, and any amendments
thereto, that the Reporting Person may be required to file with the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission as a result of the Reporting Person's
ownership of, or transactions in securities of the Companies.
The authority of the Designated Filer and the Authorized Signatory
under this document with respect to each Reporting Person shall continue until
such Reporting Person is no longer required to file Schedules 13D or 13G or
Forms 3, 4 and 5 with respect to the Reporting Person's ownership of, or
transactions in, the securities of the Companies, unless earlier revoked in
writing. Each Reporting Person acknowledges that the Designated Filer and the
Authorized Signatory are not assuming any of the Reporting Person's
responsibilities to comply with Section 13(d) or Section 16 of the Exchange Act.
Date: February 10, 1997 MAYFIELD VI INVESTMENT PARTNERS,
a California Limited Partnership
By: Mayfield VI Management Partners,
a California Limited Partnership,
Its General Partner
By: /s/ George A. Pavlov
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George A. Pavlov,
Authorized Signatory
Page 16 of 21 pages.
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Date: February 10, 1997 MAYFIELD VI MANAGEMENT PARTNERS
A California Limited Partnership
By: /s/ George A. Pavlov
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George A. Pavlov, Authorized Signatory
Date: February 10, 1997 MAYFIELD VII
A California Limited Partnership
By: Mayfield VII Management Partners,
a California Limited Partnership,
Its General Partner
By: /s/ George A. Pavlov
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George A. Pavlov, Authorized Signatory
Date: February 10, 1997 MAYFIELD VII MANAGEMENT PARTNERS
A California Limited Partnership
By: /s/ George A. Pavlov
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George A. Pavlov, Authorized Signatory
Date: February 10, 1997 MAYFIELD VIII,
A California Limited Partnership
By: Mayfield VIII Management, L.L.C.,
Its General Partner
By: /s/ George A. Pavlov
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George A. Pavlov, Authorized Signatory
Date: February 10, 1997 MAYFIELD VIII MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
A Delaware Limited Liability Company
By: /s/ George A. Pavlov
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George A. Pavlov, Authorized Signatory
Date: February 10, 1997 MAYFIELD ASSOCIATES FUND II
A California Limited Partnership
By: /s/ George A. Pavlov
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George A. Pavlov, Authorized Signatory
Page 17 of 21 pages.
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Date: February 10, 1997 MAYFIELD MEDICAL PARTNERS (1992)
A California Partnership
By: Mayfield VII,
a California Limited Partnership,
Its General Partner
By: Mayfield VII Management Partners,
a California Limited Partnership,
Its General Partner
By: /s/ George A. Pavlov
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George A. Pavlov, Authorized Signatory
Date: February 10, 1997 MAYFIELD ASSOCIATES FUND
A California Limited Partnership
By: /s/ George A. Pavlov
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George A. Pavlov, Authorized Signatory
Date: February 10, 1997 MAYFIELD MEDICAL PARTNERS
A California Partnership
By: Mayfield VI Investment Partners,
a California Limited Partnership,
Its General Partner
By: Mayfield VI Management Partners,
a California Limited Partnership,
Its General Partner
By: /s/ George A. Pavlov
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George A. Pavlov, Authorized Signatory
Date: February 10, 1997 YOGEN K. DALAL
By: /s/ Yogen K. Dalal
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Yogen K. Dalal
Date: February 10, 1997 F. GIBSON MYERS, JR.
By: /s/ F. Gibson Myers, Jr.
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F. Gibson Myers, Jr.
Page 18 of 21 pages.
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Date: February 10, 1997 KEVIN A. FONG
By: /s/ Kevin A. Fong
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Kevin A. Fong
Date: February 10, 1997 WILLIAM D. UNGER
By: /s/ William D. Unger
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William D. Unger
Date: February 10, 1997 WENDELL G. VAN AUKEN, III
B: /s/ Wendell G. Van Auken, III
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Wendell G. Van Auken, III
Date: February 10, 1997 MICHAEL J. LEVINTHAL
By: /s/ Michael J. Levinthal
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Michael J. Levinthal
Date: February 10, 1997 A. GRANT HEIDRICH, III
By: /s/ A. Grant Heidrich, III
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A. Grant Heidrich, III
Date: February 10, 1997 WENDE S. HUTTON
By: /s/ Wende S. Hutton
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Wende S. Hutton
Date: February 10, 1997 RUSSELL C. HIRSCH
By: /s/ Russell C. Hirsch
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Russell C. Hirsch
Page 19 of 21 pages.
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EXHIBIT A
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERSONS/ENTITIES ON WHOSE
BEHALF THE DESIGNATED FILER
PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANY DESIGNATED FILER MAY ACT
- ----------------------------- ---------------- -----------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Vixel Corporation Mayfield VII Mayfield VII Management
Partners, Mayfield Associates
Fund II, Yogen K. Dalal, F.
Gibson Myers, Jr., Kevin A.
Fong, William D. Unger,
Wendell G. Van Auken, III,
Michael J. Levinthal, A.
Grant Heidrich, III
</TABLE>
Page 20 of 21 pages.
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EXHIBIT 2
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERCENT OF
CLASS
BENEFICIALLY
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON NUMBER OF SHARES OWNED(1)
- ---------------------------------------- ---------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Mayfield VII, 1,401,293 6.1%
a California Limited Partnership
Mayfield VII Management Partners, a 1,426,293(2) 6.2%
California Limited Partnership
Mayfield Associates Fund II , a 73,753 0.3%
California Limited Partnership
Yogen K. Dalal 1,500,046(3) 6.5%
F. Gibson Myers 1,500,046(3) 6.5%
Kevin A. Fong 1,500,046(3) 6.5%
William D. Unger 1,500,046(3) 6.5%
Wendell G. Van Auken, III 1,500,046(3) 6.5%
Michael J. Levinthal 1,500,046(3) 6.5%
A. Grant Heidrich, III 1,500,046(3) 6.5%
Total 1,500,046 6.5%
</TABLE>
(1) The respective percentages set forth in this column were obtained by
dividing the number of shares by the aggregate number of outstanding shares of
Common Stock as of October 31, 1999 as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended October 3, 1999.
(2) Represents 1,401,293 shares held of record by Mayfield VII, of which
Mayfield VII Management Partners is the sole General Partner, and 25,000 shares
held of record by Mayfield VII Management Partners.
(3) The individual Reporting Persons are General Partners of Mayfield VII
Management Partners, which is the General Partner of Mayfield VII. The
individual Reporting Persons are also General Partners of Mayfield Associates
Fund II. The individual Reporting Persons may be deemed to have shared voting
and dispositive power over the shares which are or may be deemed to be
beneficially owned by Mayfield VII Management Partners and Mayfield Associates
Fund II, but disclaim such beneficial ownership.
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