Our Evaluation Process
Aimweb Technology Venture Funds focuses on three vital areas before making an investment decision: The evaluation of the company's product / technology, the management team, and the market potential.

Strong Business Fundamentals - The opportunity should be in a large market characterized by rapid, high-growth. We are willing to invest in new markets but must be convinced the market has big upside potential. We avoid “me-too” companies.
Strong , Qualified Management - A dedicated , experienced management team with a high sense of urgency. We can assist the founders in recruiting missing team members.

1. Product / Technology

ATVF likes to invest in technologies that are considered "water source" products. The concept of "water source" is derived from the Western Land-Rush age. In a time of cutthroat competition, the real fortune makers were those who owned the water sources -- a source that the people, cattle, and towns needed for their survival. ATVF has the same idea. We invest in technologies that are so unique that they are needed by other business concerns or by related industries -- perhaps even by their competitors.

2. People

ATVF must be confident that the management is in possession of a solid balance between entrepreneurial and professional management skills. They should be able, energetic, and have the burning desire to succeed in the Internet marketplace. In addition to interviewing the team, each key member will supply a list of references so we may get a clear picture of the entrepreneur’s professional experience, character, strengths, weaknesses, and track record.

3. Market

ATVF must determine that a significant market opportunity exists. Once the market opportunity is determined, it must be clear that the company can become a sustained leader in this space. Whether the target market currently exists or is potential, it must be significant and expansive.

Our Partnership with Entrepreneurs

ATVF sees its role not only as investor, but also as partner. Having been entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand your drive, mindset, and ambition. We know that start-up companies seek value-added support beyond financial investment. For this reason, ATVF will offer not only a financial investment, but a partnership as well.

As board members we are active, contributing, entrepreneur-friendly, and do not interfere with the company’s operation. Our professional experience and expansive relationship network allows us to:

Assist in developing product and marketing plans
Provide valuable resources such as industry contacts, partners, VC alliances, and international connections
Assist in capital planning including follow-on rounds of financing, acquisitions, or IPOs
Assist in facilitating recruitment of additional executives to complete the management team
Provide introductions to our network of Limited Partners including a collection of "who's who" in Asian business, both in hi-tech and traditional industries

Digital Commerce / Financial Services

Broadband Communications

Wireless Applications

"Experiential" Technologies

Access Devices & Information Platforms

Media Convergence

Content Creation, Delivery & Management

Next generation Interface
enabling component technologies

Exit Strategy - We focus our investment activities on companies with a realistic opportunity for an eventual Initial Public Offering. While some companies may be acquired prior to an IPO, a path to liquidity for our investment within 4 to 6 years is required.

Articulate Presentation - We require a clear, concise, complete description of the business opportunity. This can be submitted to us in the form of a white paper, Executive Summary, or a fully developed business plan.