April 18, 2005- Ad.Venture Partners files for IPO

Ad.Venture Partners (AVPA) files S-1 to raise $90 million as a blank check company.  AVPA was formed for the purpose of acquiring, through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition or other similar business combination, one or more operating businesses in the technology, media or telecommunications industries.  Wedbush Morgan will serve as lead underwriter of the initial public offering.