Investment Thesis
Invest in and mentor capital-efficient startups that aim to digitally disrupt traditional businesses
"Unicorns are mythical. Product-Market Fit is Real."
We are not fans of "IPO or bust". We love billion dollar ideas as much as the next guy but we focus on building must-have products for sizeable markets.
Jahanzeb Sherwani, Founding Partner
Co-founder Screen Hero (Acquired by Slack)
"Technology is Sexy. Its Application is Sexier."
We seek startups transforming traditional industries through technology. Because solving real business problems will outlast today's hot tech trend.
Ahmed Khaishgi, Founding Partner
Co-founder, Squaretrade (Acquired by Allstate)
"Mega Funding Brings Headlines. It Also Brings Unwanted Side-effects."
We prefer capital efficient paths to product-market fit: because these lead to great outcomes for entrepreneurs (you) and their supporters (us).
Charles Huang, Founding Partner
Co-creator, Guitar Hero (Acquired by Activision)
"Entrepreneurs Come in all Shapes and Ages."
We are entrepreneurs (of all shapes and ages) looking to coach and fund young-at-heart, passionate entrepreneurs disrupting traditional businesses.
Aamir Sheikh, Founding Partner
President, Barra Inc. (Acquired by Morgan Stanley)
Data Science
& Analytics
iOT
AI & MACHINE
LEARNING
Drones
SHARING
ECONOMY
Health
Retail
MEDIA & TELECOM
AGRICULTURE
FINANCE
Sweet Spot: What We Invest in
- Young-at-heart, hungry entrepreneurs open to coaching
- Applies disruptive technologies to established businesses and verticals
- Fan of clear revenue models
- Finding capital efficient path to product-market fit
- Open to successful M & A
What We Will Give to Entrepreneurs & Startups
- Customers: Accelerate business development & sales via partners’ networks and experience in targeted verticals
- Investors: Access to funding via strong venture and private equity connections and guidance on fundraising process
- Resources: Access to co-founders, technology experts, global software and hardware development resources, and manufacturing partners
- Business Resources: Access to entrepreneur-friendly legal counsel, patent attorney, and financial and M&A advisors. Advise on negotiate structures and fees with these resources