Capital Investment Program
Highlights
This program is designed for businesses like yours, ready to scale and seeking a long-term capital strategy. It offers a unique opportunity to access tailored support and connect with a network of over 80 investment partners. With the help of experienced advisors, you will refine your investment pitch and navigate the entire fundraising process, from investor introductions to term sheet negotiations.
Why Apply?
- Access to a national network of 80+ investment partners
- Dedicated guidance from experienced advisors
- Support through the entire fundraising process
- Opportunities to showcase your business at Demo Days and Investor Cafés
What’s in it for You?
- No equity taken in your company
- Tailored support to meet your unique business growth goals
- Connections with a global community of mentors, investors, and partners
This program is inclusive and particularly supportive of underrepresented founders. It’s designed to help you overcome barriers and achieve rapid business growth. The qualification process is straightforward, ensuring you can quickly benefit from the resources and support offered.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Loan
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- Repayment Term: Up to 10 years.
- Interest Rate: Fixed at 5% per annum.
Eligible Expenses:
- Purchase of equipment.
- Leasehold improvements.
- Intangible assets such as patents and trademarks.
- Working capital.
Ineligible Expenses:
- Personal expenses.
- Real estate purchases.
- Debt refinancing.
Fees:
- Application Fee: $150.
- Administration Fee: 1% of the loan amount, included in the interest rate.
- Late Payment Fee: $50 per missed payment.
Qualifications
- Must have an experienced, diverse team with multiple full-time co-founders.
- Must demonstrate market traction, recurring market revenue, and customer response.
- Must have innovative and defensible technology solving a significant problem.
- Must have identified the correct segment of customers to target.
- Must have a reasonable plan to reach the identified customer segment.
Must have an understanding of the sales cycle.
Disqualifications:
- None specified.
Description
This program helps your business grow by connecting you with experienced advisors and investors. You can receive tailored guidance to refine your investment pitch and develop a long-term capital strategy. This support is crucial for rapid business growth.
You don’t have to pay for these services, and no equity is taken from your company. The program focuses on building strong relationships with investors, providing feedback early in the process, and helping you navigate the entire fundraising journey.
Key benefits include:
- Access to a network of 80+ investment partners
- Support through investor introductions, term sheet negotiations, and due diligence
- Opportunities to showcase your business at Demo Days and Investor Cafés
This program is especially beneficial for underrepresented founders, offering a more inclusive approach to capital investment.
Program Steps
Register Your Interest: Visit the program's website and fill out the interest registration form to express your intent to apply.
Prepare Required Documentation: Gather the necessary documents to support your application. These include:
- Business Plan
- Financial Statements (past 2-3 years)
- Revenue and Market Traction Data
- Team Bios and Track Records
- Technology Overview
- Go-to-Market Strategy
Complete the Application Form: Fill out the detailed application form provided on the program's website. Ensure all sections are completed accurately.
Submit the Application: Upload the completed application form and all required documentation through the program's online portal.
Initial Review: Wait for the initial review of your application by the program's advisors. They may reach out for additional information or clarification.
Participate in an Interview: If your application passes the initial review, you may be invited to an interview or pitch session with the program's advisors.
Refine Your Investment Pitch: Work with the program's advisors to refine your investment pitch, ensuring it aligns with the expectations of potential investors.
Engage in Investor Introductions: Participate in scheduled Demo Days or Investor Cafés organized by the program to connect with strategically-aligned investors.
Negotiate Terms: If investors show interest, engage in term sheet negotiations with the support of the program's advisors.
Complete Due Diligence: Provide any additional data required for due diligence to finalize the investment process.
Finalize Investment: Upon successful due diligence, finalize the investment terms and receive the capital to support your business growth.