Texas Women Ventures Fund

FAQs


	Investment Criteria:

		Ideal Candidates for the Texas Women Ventures Fund
		The 60 Second Test
		Evaluation

Investment Criteria

The Texas Women Ventures Fund is looking for opportunities to invest in women-led companies located in Texas or the Southwest in need of growth capital. We do not invest in start-ups or turnarounds but invest in high-growth companies in need of money and mentoring.

Ideal Candidates for the Texas Women Ventures Fund

Take the 60-second test and see if you can answer YES to the following:

	A women-led company
	Solid management and financial controls in place
	Located in greater Dallas, Texas or the Southwest
	Profitable and with positive cash flow
	Growing - with revenues between $7 and $70 million
	Looking for advisory services, board candidates or mentoring
	In need of at least $500,000 in growth capital
	Company can support a loan product
	Able to amortize the loan within three to five years
	Willing to provide upside through a warrant or bonus feature, and
	Have a realistic 3-5 year exit strategy

In addition to the 60-second test, the Texas Women Ventures Fund will also look for...
... Companies with the following characteristics:

	In an industry where our investors can add value,
	Appealing product or service,
	Management with significant personal investment,
	Limited regulatory complications, and
	Future success of the company not reliant on undeveloped technology

... Company owners/leaders who:

	Understand the investing process,
	Desire a relationship with an outside investor, and
	Agree to a commitment to the Texas Women Ventures Fund

	The Evaluation:
		If your company meets the initial screen, we evaluate whether we can add value to your company along with:
		How much money you need and how it will be used,
		Your business plan and financial model, and
		How your team can reach the growth plan

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