The technology licensor and business accelerator is acquiring amajority interest in the Whisk Co., based in England. Launched inFebruary 2000, Whisk is the United Kingdom's sole advanced searchengine and portal for the catering and hospitality industry.

According to the company, the deal marks the first Europeanacquisition for Tensleep, the first of many being planned via awholly owned subsidiary, Tensleep Europe Inc."The whisk acquisitionis another step towards developing our worldwide presence," saysRonald S. Tucker, president and CEO of Tensleep Corp. Meanwhile,the deal enables Whisk to roll out its concept in ContinentalEurope and the US in a two-year strategy.

The Whisk agreement opens another funding source to Tensleepfrom Whisk's subscription service for its search engine link tobanner ads and Web site design and e-tailing platform. Tensleep isan integrated Internet company that acquires and licensestechnology and develops high-tech and Internet-related developmentstage companies. The company's subsidiaries and affiliatedcompanies are focused on developing and selling Internet products,services and solutions and providing financial services and engagedin other e-commerce businesses.