| SVIC seeks promising new technologies for seed-stage investments.
We look for new disruptive technologies that can eventually
create new markets. Our investment into ArcSight is a classic
example. Essentially, we start with the “back-of-the-napkin”
concept and develop that concept into a company, ready for
further venture funding. We do this in five ways.
- Based on personal insight, research into emerging trends
and market needs and connections in the market, our “entrepreneurs-in-residence”
develop home-grown ideas.
- Inventors with patented technologies bring their ideas
to SVIC. Some of these inventors come from academia, others
from within large organizations. If the idea is commercially
promising, we assist in taking their technology to the market.
- We scour the labs of the land for the best new technology
ideas, ripe for commercialization.
- We map that technology against market needs until we are
convinced that a business exists.
- We are not interested in technology for technology's sake.
We first and foremost build sustainable, high-growth businesses.
The amount we invest depends on the people and the idea.
We not only assess how clearly the technology addresses market
pain, but also the leadership behind the technology. No matter
how good a technology is, the talent of the management team
and the business model are still the biggest indicators of
success. Investments in companies that take longer to develop,
but offer rule-breaking new technologies are also possible
as long as they address a validated market need.
To bring a technology to SVIC, you need a sound business
vision in the security, enterprise software, enterprise systems,
advanced materials, life sciences or communications industries.
The technology must address a key problem or issue faced by
the target market. If you believe you have a technology that
meets these criteria, we encourage you to contact us.
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