Entrepreneurs’ Investment Criteria
Businesses with new energy and industrial technologies are invited to submit a 3 to 5 page business plan which addresses the criteria for investment listed below:
- Companies rather than projects, preferably North American-based
- Beyond R & D and start-up stage, generally A round or later
- Near–term commercial potential and ready markets
- Large and growing market
- Sustainable technology with long term growth potential
- Experienced management with industry-relevant background
- Proprietary technology/service with significant barriers to entry
- Economic drivers, not just need for government subsidy
- Less capital-intensive business with significant operating leverage
- Appropriate valuation level