We apply certain criteria and metrics to guide our engagement with ventures:

1. Alignment of Vision and Values: The venture aligns with our vision and values, serving a purpose beyond mere profit-making.

2. Addressable Needs with Positive Impact: The venture addresses a quantifiable need or desire, positively impacting:

   • Well-being

   • Environmental sustainability (locally or globally), with scalable solutions applicable to other regions

   • Community and public welfare

   • Customer satisfaction

3. Job Creation and Career Opportunities: The venture creates jobs that contribute to the community's or region's needs, providing career paths and opportunities.

4. Development Stage: Typically, ventures are post-revenue with established customers and have initiated the customer discovery process. Revenue ranges from early-stage to $50 million annually, with demonstrated potential for significant expansion.

5. Scalable Market Opportunity: The venture targets an addressable market with the potential to exceed $100 million in revenue or exit.

6. ROI and Growth Potential: The investment yields a return on investment (ROI) exceeding 10%, particularly in startups where valuation or returns can surpass 10X.

7. Timely ROI Delivery: The venture demonstrates the ability to deliver ROI within six years, either through partial or full exit or dividend.

8. Industry/Sector Focus: The venture aligns with our industry or sector focus.

This criteria helps support our vision- to contribute to positive societal impact and sustainable growth.