California Technology Ventures, LLC

Unlike many investment funds, we can invest the smaller amounts required by early-stage companies, as well as larger investments for later-stage expansion. Initial investments typically range from $250,000 to $2 million, with up to $5 million over the life of the investment. We participate in seed/start-up companies, first and second-round investments, and later-stage investments.

We invest primarily in companies engaged in the following industries:

• Information & Communications Technology, such as computer hardware, telecommunications, electronics, semiconductors, software and systems, multi-media, and Internet;
• Life Sciences, such as bio-pharmaceuticals and medical devices;

When we consider funding a company, we look for:

• Experienced and capable management;
• Unique, “must-have” or proprietary products or services that meet a pressing need;
• The opportunity to create a leadership position in a large and growing industry;
• A compelling business model with clearly defined milestones to reach profitability;
• A defensible and sustainable competitive position.