Investment Criteria

Geographic Criteria

Clear Venture Partners will invest at least 60% of its capital in target communities--according to certain federal designations--in New England. Companies may either already be located in these areas or may consider moving into these regions concurrent with a Clear investment.

Business Criteria

Clear Venture Partners finances companies with management teams that possess the potential to achieve significant business growth within a four-to-six year time frame and seeks a financial return commensurate with its level of perceived risk. Clear evaluates return potential and risk based on the following criteria:

Management: Proven ability to build and manage a business, team should possess sector/domain expertise relevant to the opportunity.
Market: Large and fast-growing market, with attractive competitive dynamics.
Product: Product or service demonstrably better (greater performance, lower cost) than competitive offerings.
Business Model: A scalable business model (make once, sell many times).
Financial: Sustainable gross margins (typically 50%+).

Articles and Resources related to Criteria

Presentations

4/11/07 Financing Growth