Venture Capital

Waveland Ventures, LLC manages venture capital funds that have the dual bottom line goals of investment return and economic development. Given the economic development focus of the funds we manage, our investing is typically directed towards a specific state, or defined geographic/demographic target. Waveland manages approximately $500 million for a variety of institutional and high net worth investors in the states of Wisconsin, Alabama, Texas, and Colorado. Waveland's senior management team has over 100 years combined investment experience. This team is dedicated to providing both investment capital and the highest level of strategic resources to those portfolio companies desiring to be tomorrow's industry leaders.

Investment Methodology

Waveland's investment methodology is predicated on its dual bottom line goals of investment return and economic development.

Investment Return

Quality and depth of the management team.
Significant equity ownership retained by principals with material percentage of personal net worth at risk.
Products or ideas that address dynamic markets with quantifiable and predictable growth potential.
A leading edge or breakthrough technology or service.
Initial focus on top line revenue growth with ability to reach profitability within defined time period.
Multiple exit strategies.

Economic Development

Expediency of capital deployment.
Leveraging of investment capital with follow-on or co-investment funds to create maximum "bang for buck" on any tax credit provided.
Job creation with a focus on "high wage" positions.
Investment into targeted geographic/demographic areas:
- Low and Moderate Income ("LMI") Areas.
- Enterprise Zones
- Renewal Communities
- HUB Zones
- CDFI Hot Zones

Investment Size and Structure
Characteristics of investments made by Waveland include:

$500,000 to $2,500,000 funding amounts.
Equity Structures
- Preferred Stock and/or Units.
- Common Stock
Debt Structures
- Subordinate
- Mezzanine
- Asset based revolvers

Value Added Services

Experienced team of entrepreneurs with track record of building highly successful enterprises.
Network of high quality service providers that include accountants, attorneys, consulting, and media relations.
Co-investment relationships with a wide variety of equity and debt investors.