Investors: De-risk your tech start up investment
We understand the needs of an investor
We get it, all investments have a risk. We see our job is being to critically assess and manage technical risk. We work hard to really get to know investors, to understand the risk appetite and how to align the technical risk of a project with the investors risk profile. Clearly there is a fine balance. However, openness and pro-active involvement on the project allows JNDC to work for investors to ensure their investment is in safe hands.
PRE-INVESTMENT DUE DILiGENCE
Our objective is to assess the technical viability of the proposed technology and provide a confidence factor to allow for a more informed analysis of the investment risk.
Technical viability is one thing. However, linking this to the product market fit, cost, quality, product safety etc are all areas JNDC review and consider when advising at the pre-investment stage.
Further to this, an assessment of the intellectual property (registered designs and patents) is something we review in detail to ensure what has been or is claimed to be protected and is actually aligned to the product in development. In addition to this, we can provide feedback on the strength of the IP, suggesting how simple or challenging it might be to design around the IP being considered.
POST INVEsTMENT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
JNDC has developed a reputation within the investment community to jump in and assist with projects once funded. We often receive direct instructions from investors to work with one of the companies they have invested in for any number of reasons.
Sometimes it is to simply manage and resolve a specific technical risk. Other times it is to provide a longer term advisory and mentoring role to transfer skills and knowledge into the business.