Alpha Capital Partners - Criteria

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Alpha Capital is in the business of providing equity capital which is often critical to the success of a growing company or buyout. However, the support and value which Alpha Capital provides to entrepreneurs extends beyond funding. Alpha Capital's experience with growing small businesses and its network of contacts, including those of its CEO Advisor Group, can be an important resource to the managers of the enterprises it finances.

As members of the board of directors or in direct consultation with management, Alpha Capital principals and CEO Advisors can contribute to strategic planning, financing and major operational and marketing challenges of the company.

Types of Business:  

Private Equity Financings
Alpha Capital targets businesses generating revenues from $7.5 million to $75 million and invests across industries.

Growth Stage Venture Investments
Alpha Capital targets promising young companies with a commercially developed product needing financing primarily for marketing and business expansion. Generally, companies of interest will have current run rate revenues of at least $5.0 million.

Alpha Capital does not invest in start-up or early stage enterprises, except where proceeds are used for acquisition purposes.

Size of Investment:    Alpha Capital will invest $750,000 to $5,000,000 in an enterprise. The firm often is a lead investor or an active participant in multi-investor financings of $2.0 to $15.0 million. Alpha Capital will arrange co-investment capital including capital from its Limited Partner group.

Form of Investment:     Each investment is individually structured to fit the needs of the situation. Alpha Capital normally invests in preferred stock or subordinated debt with associated equity. Other investment vehicles will be considered, where appropriate.

Investment Term:    Generally, Alpha Capital expects to be an investor in an entity for two to seven years.

Important Factors in Evaluation of Investments:    The evaluation of an investment opportunity places emphasis upon:

 

• The experience, capability, integrity and energy of management
   
• The competitive advantages of the product or service
   
• The market to be pursued, which must be of interesting size or an attractive niche
   
• The anticipated rapid growth of value of the enterprise
   
• The ability to exit and realize the value of our investment


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