Partnership Approach

The iGan Partners Model is all about partnership – partnership between the iGan team and the management/entrepreneur of a great business. This partnership occurs throughout the stages of the business.



iGan Partners Model

At iGan Partners we focus on our "Value Tripod" and add value in three different areas:

  • Venture Capital/Private Equity - We invest our funds wisely by making strategic investments after completing very through due diligence.
  • Merchant Banking - We ensure our partner companies have sufficient funds to execute their business plans raising funds from affiliated co-investors, on top of the funds iGan Partners invests.
  • Consulting - We provide ongoing advice and help our partner companies throughout their lifecycle, especilly at key inflection points of their development.

The iGan Partners team has the experience and skills to deliver on each of the above legs of the "Value Tripod".

Criteria


iGan Partners invests in people and businesses with solid fundamentals. Our model is to invest our own funds coupled with raising additional funds from affiliated co-investors. Below you will find a summary of our investment criteria and typical deal structure.

Geographic Preference: North America


Sector Preference: Software, internet, medical devices, manufacturing, traditional businesses, resources, real estate

Stages: Early-Stage, Growth, Buy Outs


Opportunity Assessment:


  1. Defendable intellectual property and assets
  2. Large and growing market opportunity
  3. Substantial domain expertise of principal(s)
  4. Clear value proposition/defined need
  5. Early evidence of market acceptance
  6. Clear revenue and cost model
  7. Evident exit opportunity

Type of securities: Preferred equity or convertible debt