INVESTMENT CRITERIA


Management

Exceptional management team with extensive knowledge of its business. Management should have a substantial equity interest and meaningful investment in the company.

Investment Size

$4 to $6 million over the life of the investment or substantially more in collaboration with other financial partners.

Characteristics

Target company should be able to demonstrate:
    • A scalable business with significant growth potential
    • A defensible position within a sizeable market
    • Historical positive cash flow or cash flow positive as the result of the current financing round
    • Sustainable operating margins
Use of Funds

Generally for growth and expansion purposes including recapitalization,
acquisitions, working capital, plant expansion or product launch.

Industry Focus

Primary:
    • Consumer: products, retailing, restaurant, services
    • Media & entertainment
Secondary:
    • Energy
    • Medical businesses
    • Opportunistic
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