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  our selection process

We look at every plan we receive.  For those plans that pass our initial screening, meetings are scheduled for follow-on discovery and exploration. We pride ourselves on rapid analysis and decision-making.  We view each investment as a long-term relationship, spanning five to ten years, so we expend considerable effort in evaluating personal chemistry along with the business fundamentals.

Our typical investment selection process is as follows:

submit
First, we receive your business plan.  Please review our
requirements for the key information we look for from you at this stage..

review
An Empire partner will review your plan, generally with 10 business days.

meet
If we feel there is a fit between Empire's investing profile and your company, we will meet and discuss your plan.

evaluate
We evaluate the opportunity against our investment
criteria.

decide
As the final step, we will invite you and your team to present to us at a partners meeting.  If we agree, we will offer a term sheet for your consideration.

funding
After agreement on terms, we write the check and begin working together.

The selection process from start to finish typically takes between 30 and 90 days.  During the process, we take an in-depth look at all aspects of the company, technology, market, management and competition.  We pride ourselves on the diligence we take in making investment decisions.
 


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