Our Approach
Being a valuable partner is more than providing capital.
Partner from Inception Through Exit
We partner with visionary teams from inception through their growth journey, as early and growth stage investors, active board members and hands-on advisors. We are proud to be among the first investors and long-term partners to industry leaders who are empowering individuals and businesses through the innovative use of AI and other transformative technologies.
We invest early and follow on
We lead Seed and Series A rounds and typically follow-on with growth investments to support companies from inception through exit. Our initial investments range from $500,000 to $5 million.
We operate as an extension of the founders' network
We are active board members and hands-on advisors, providing resources, guidance and services to help portfolio companies grow. Founders have access to our international team of operators, veteran investors, advisors and CIO Council.
We help founders solve global business challenges from four strategic locations
We have a track record of helping build B2B software companies and remain focused on supporting transformation across the enterprise. Our team is based in Miami, New York, San Francisco and Tel Aviv to help founders build for global markets.
Growth Services
Being a strong partner means more than providing venture capital. Beyond serving as board members and strategic advisors, we arm founders with services to help them reach their milestones.
Business Development and Partnerships
Early and ongoing customer feedback is a critical step in establishing product market fit and achieving revenue goals. We work closely with portfolio companies on go-to-market strategies and connect them with our network of potential partners and customers.
HR and Recruiting
Building the right team is key to success. We provide HR and recruiting expertise to help portfolio companies with organizational development, recruiting and retaining talent.
Marketing & Communications
Effectively communicating a company’s value proposition to the right audiences is an ongoing exercise. We help portfolio companies build and scale their marketing strategies, hiring plans and execution of content, media relations and other communications programs.
Operations
Building a new company requires a range of tools and resources. Portfolio companies work with us to navigate finance, legal, real estate and other operational areas at launch and throughout their startup journey.
Innovation Council
The Innovation Council is an invitation-only group of CIOs, technology and operational leaders who are passionate about technology-driven innovation, connecting with peers and getting an inside look at startups that could transform their businesses and industries.
Innovation Council members offer perspectives from different sectors and companies such as Albertsons, Fidelity, Okta and P&G. New members include leaders from companies such as Boston Consulting Group, Google, Capital One, Lexmark, and Wipro.
The 6Ts: Questions We Ask
Theme
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Can you share feedback from prospects, validating the problem?
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What is your solution to the problem and how does it benefit customers?
Team
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What are your backgrounds and why are you the right team?
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How do you envision the company’s progress in 3-5 years? Why are you the best team to achieve this goal?
Terrain
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What are the trends and dynamics in your market?
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What is your go-to-market strategy including business model, positioning and pricing?
Technology
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How and why is your technology superior to competitors?
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Why does your technology have a sustainable advantage?
Traction
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What is the company’s status in terms of revenue, growth rate, hiring and financing?
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What is your sales cycle and what industries are you prioritizing?
Terms
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How much capital do you need and how will you use the proceeds?
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How do you want to structure your board?