J. F Shea Venture Capital is one of the most respected venture capital firms in the country. Starting in 1968, their investments in private start-up companies have grown into such industry leaders as Compaq Computer, Hambrecht & Quist, Altera, Brocade, WR Hambrecht + Co and Exodus. J. F. Shea Venture Capital, is a division of the construction company, J.F. Shea Co., Inc., one of the oldest and largest privately held businesses in the country.