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What We Are Looking For
We seek to identify entrepreneurs and businesses with exceptional
potential. Great ideas are necessary but are not sufficient to succeed
in creating a sustainable business advantage. From experience, we use
the following indicators in selecting investments.
Management
Top-quality management is essential to capitalize on fast
growing market opportunities. Execution largely
determines success. Boulder Ventures looks for entrepreneurs with company–building
experience, intellect, drive and personal integrity. Other traits of
successful management include the ability to be open–minded and willing
to accept advice and guidance to achieve mutual goals.
Product or Service
Boulder Ventures seeks to find a unique or proprietary
product that will satisfy a demonstrated need and is capable of leading
or changing a market. We look for opportunities to penetrate a distinct
niche or competence.
Market Size and Velocity
In order to achieve a meaningful return,
Boulder Ventures' companies have to access large potential markets.
At the same time as Boulder Ventures tests the size of the present
opportunity, we evaluate market growth, the speed of change, future
competitive technologies or products, and barriers to entry.
Geographic Proximity
An important aspect of Boulder Ventures business
strategy is to maintain a local investment focus while having national
venture market visibility. Our localized investment discipline gives
Boulder Ventures the ability to play an active role in the growth
of a business and have constant, unfiltered access to personnel and
business data. Visibility to top venture markets in the United
States allows the partners to keep abreast of fast-changing technology
and close to the best entrepreneurs and investors.
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