Virtual EM is a privately held R&D house with the mission to develop new technologies for defense and civilian markets. Since its founding in 2002, it has received R&D funding from defense and civilian sources to develop prototypes in diverse fields ranging from software for electromagnetic modeling to hardware for wireless sensor networks. Virtual EM strives to create a nurturing and rewarding environment for its employees and maintains close relationships with its industry and academic partners. Virtual EM's business model calls for spinning off its mature technologies in partnership with outside investors.