Investors
C4CUBE offers a for-profit program (Business Opportunity Forum) intended to bring entrepreneurs with compelling new business plans to the stage where they are highly fundable by investor groups (e.g. angel investors and venture capitalists). We identify the needs of each Client and work to establish them as a fundable entity. We listen to, challenge, and critically evaluate each Client along its path towards maturity (i.e. fundability). C4CUBE intends to raise the bar by bringing a consistent flow of better deals to the investor community. The rigorous milestone-based plan for each client will help ensure C4CUBE delivers on this promise. While C4CUBE will provide a periodic Business Opportunity Forum to showcase many investor-ready companies, we will also offer a path to bring new ventures through the CUBE incubator to minimize the investment risk and maximize the entrepreneurial potential.
Historically, companies that survive the riggers of a milestone based incubator have a much higher chance of succeeding and securing resources to sustainability. With 27 years of combined incubator management experience, C4CUBE expects to offer a success rate of over 70% for enabling a potential for a strong return on investment.
C4CUBE will initially focus on business opportunities in Target Industries but we recognize that some excellent innovations may fall outside of these Target Industries. C4CUBE is open to discuss all opportunities that meet certain criteria (See Clients tab) and will evolve its Client selection process to include in many Synergistic Industries. Eventually, C4CUBE intends to bring New Growth Industries into northern Nevada.
Target Industries:
Clean & Green Alternative Energy, Security, Nutriceuticals
Synergistic Industries:
Business Software, Mining Technologies, Gaming Technologies
New Growth Industries:
Biomedical, Communications Nano-Technology, Photonics, RFID
Starting is simple and begins with submitting a two (2) application. The 18 to 36 month development cycle is summarized below.
REFERENCES
Every candidate company wishing to be a “Client” in the C4CUBE Venture Accelerator Program must provide a personal reference from a business executive, current or retired. This ensures that they are serious and credible. No application will be considered without having a personal reference.
APPLICATION
The Applicant will submit basic company info, as well as a profile of the proposed business. This application will be reviewed by C4CUBE and a written response will be taken on every application.
INTERVIEW
The Applicant Team may be invited to make a verbal presentation of their proposed business to C4CUBE for entrance into the CUBE incubator.
DUE DILIGENCE
Once C4CUBE deems the Applicant to be suitable for entry into the program, a background check on the Applicant Team and key aspects of their proposed venture will be investigated. Any serious discrepancies or flaws will likely disqualify the Applicant.
PROGRAM ENTRY
When the Applicant is formally accepted as a Client, they begin intensive development, starting with a kick-off meeting with C4CUBE management and a designated Client Advisor. A schedule is developed and assignments are given to the Client team. The Advisor works with the Client to develop a maturation plan for the Client and the metrics for measuring developmental milestones.
PERIODIC REVIEW
C4CUBE managemet will review Client progress with his Advisor team monthly to assess their development. If milestones are not being met, C4CUBE has the right to terminate the Client from the incubator.
PROGRAM EXIT
When the Advisor deems the Client ready for matriculation, C4CUBE will arrange to present the Client to suitable investors.