T.I. Capital typically organizes its ventures in four stages. First, we review written materials ­ these materials typically include: An executive summary and/or business plan that clearly communicates the concept, the audience and the path to the market. Detailed resumes and/or historical bios on each member of the management team so we can better assess their overall skills and establish what’s needed to round out the team. Financials that clearly outline the assumptions, project business growth and describe the proposed use of proceeds for the next two years.

Next, we schedule an initial presentation ­ here the company and its personnel can make their presentation and tell their story: We go beyond the business plan to more intimately know the people involved in the project. We learn more about the founders’ backgrounds to better understand their complete vision for the company. We develop a coherent understanding of their marketplace and the key competitors. We evaluate management’s ability to communicate their vision with clarity and passion.

Then, we drill down further in a second meeting ­ the team is invited back to work with us to: Examine the plan’s feasibility by closely reviewing the distribution strategy and the path to the customer. Identify possible obstacles and hazards that may have been overlooked during the plan’s development. Evaluate short and long-term projections. Assess economic forecasts, indicators and research. Leverage our network of academics, market experts, opinion-makers and industry visionaries to bring fresh, non-biased perspective to the project. 

Finally, taking nto consideration both our needs and those of the entrepreneur we develop a term sheet; Outlines the details of our arrangement. Discusses the roles of both sides moving forward. This entire review process typically takes only 30 days. We have a firm grasp of the ever-changing, technological landscape. In the digital age we understand speed is the critical factor.