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<p>Columbus Ventures was founded in 2002 to assist
entraprenuers who had new ideas and approaches to solving complex technology
and business problems.
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Our single strategy for success is allowing our portfolio companies to
focus on the key elements for success: initial product
development and marketing, while avoiding the burden of administration
and regulation. We believe that Columbus Ventures fills a void in the venture
capital environment by taking an active part in the
success of our portfolio companies.
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Our investment criteria are fairly simple. We invest $100,000 to $250,000
plus our time and expertise, in return for 15% to 30% equity
(in the form of preferred stock) in companies who have:
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<li>At least two full-time executives who have put some of their
own money into
the company;
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<li>A product or service which can be demonstrated (alpha) and marketed
in
six to nine months;
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<li>A business model that can reasonably demonstrate profitability
in two to four
years.</li>
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Columbus Ventures invests in only a few select companies each year.
In this way we can
devote the time and attention that each company requires. Columbus
will invest in
many different industry segments, but we prefer businesses that have
a tangible
product or service that can differentiate them and provide ongoing
competitive
advantage.
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If you need more information, please contact <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>
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