FUNDING CRITERIA & OUR PROCESS
FUNDING CRITERIA
Innovative: We are attracted to new ideas or a new way to solve a not so new problem. We seek companies that offer creative, innovative solutions to significant challenges.
Startup Companies: We like young, but focused companies. Very early-stage companies or even just a good idea is not out of the realm of consideration.
Significant Market Opportunity: We are interested in products or services that address the needs of large markets.
Strong Leadership: Once an idea is deemed viable, we then place great emphasis on the existing team members, the potential team members, and the overall abilities of the executive team.
OVERVIEW
Funding Criteria
Funding Criteria
- Innovative
- Startup Companies
- Significant Market Opportunity
- Strong Leadership
Our Process
- Application
- Screening
- Presentation to nCourage Investors
- Due Diligence
- Final Approval
OUR PROCESS
Application:
We have no set cycle for investing.
An executive summary may be submitted by email to: ncourage.holdings@gmail.com
Screening:
If approved for consideration, we will ask you to make a 15 minute or less verbal presentation via video conference call. We will ask you to answer clarifying questions for no more than 30 minutes.
Our screening committee will discuss the concept and let you know if you will proceed to a full membership presentation.
Presentation to nCourage Investors:
Prepare and present a 30 minute (maximum) PowerPoint Presentation.
After your presentation, we meet privately to discuss your application and you will be notified of next steps.
Due Diligence:
If approved, we will assign a due diligence team. Due diligence will occur as rapidly as possible but could take one or more months to conclude. We will stay in contact with you through this process and determine dates appropriate to each startup. Assuming due diligence concludes positively, you will be presented with a signed term sheet.
Final Approval:
A closing date is set and the funding occurs. Congratulations!