Our process
nCouraging you through our process
We’re here to guide you through every step. Our investment process isn’t your typical, rigid cycle; it’s flexible and focused on uncovering the true potential of each startup. From your first email to the final handshake, our stages are crafted to evaluate and nurture promising businesses towards success.
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!
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Pareto
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nanopathdx
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Relavo
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Treyetech
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OZE
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Pro-Arc Diagnostics
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Ezkie
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BIAO Skincare
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Relish MBA
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Inscope
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Remind Technologies
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Tympanogen
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Medical Informatics
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BiologicsMD
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Dear Duck
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