Why Use In3 Services?

Frequently Asked Questions

"As an investor, why might I use In³ to help me locate private investment opportunities?"

Top Five Benefits of becoming an In³ Registered Investor:

1. Make money while making a difference -- In³ only works with ventures that have sustainability at their core. These companies strive to balance their concern for the environment, social equity, and strong financial performance. Some people call this the "triple bottom line." Shorthand is "people, planet, and profit" -- because sustainable must also mean prosperous, while remaining within the limits of nature.

By parntering with In3, "prosperous" and "profitable" take on a new dimension, new meaning. For more on this, refer to the article in our newsroom entitled "Working Towards a Sustainable Economy: The 'Triple Bottom Line' Path to Competitive Advantage"

2. Learn about the latest developments, investment trends, and innovative "best practices" in sustainable development and strategic technology ventures.

We highlight ground-breaking technologies, processes, and business models. 3BL companies operate out of different assumptions than their mainstream counterparts. In this "business not as usual" mindset, investors and their venture partners find sustainable competitive advantage. How? Through products and services that lead -- rather than lag behind -- their industry. Such leadership reveals powerful trends, where the capacity to move quickly, get ahead, and stay ahead becomes woven into the company culture.

It is nearly impossible to teach "flat-line" established companies how to put aside all their inherent limitations to originate breakthroughs. That's why history shows entrepreneurial activities are the key to meaningful change. The challenge of integrating the often conflicting demands of people, planet and profit has prompted noteworthy innovation. Each of our pre-screened ventures gives you a glimpse of what's in store for this exciting field of sustainable commercial endeavor -- with some impressive track records and evidence of accomplishment to drive further success.

3. Save time and energy. Because all In³ ventures are carefully selected and tested, it saves you the time and energy of finding qualified projects. We only work with the "cream of the crop" -- entrepreneurs that have paid their dues and done their homework. We filter through dozens of less qualified business plans and proposals so you don't have to.

4. No pressure. We are "third party" neutrals. As consultants, we are not wedded to any particular venture, and our fees are based on service and results. There's never any pressure to consummate a deal. Therefore we can help you find the opportunities that are best suited to your investment priorities, with no pre-determined agenda about any of it.

Our singular interest is that you make a wise decision that will stand the test of time, allowing us to continue a strong working collaboration (and, hopefully, bring us referrals).

5. Access to potential investor partners. In³ registered investors have access to a broad community of like-minded investors focused on complementary technologies, products, and services, enabling you to work together as you identify and qualify investment opportunities.

"What size investments are available?"

Investments typically range from $100,000 up to $20M. Angels or corporations seeking smaller investments may want to focus on either

"In what stage(s) are these ventures?"

Very few (less than 10%) are seed stage startups; most are in at least their second round of finance. All are privately-held; that is, prior to any public offering.

"How do I gain access to the In³ venture portfolio?"

When your application is accepted, you will be provided a login ID and password (or you can request one of your own choosing, if you prefer), giving you access to a private and confidential venture "portfolio" for the sole use of registered investors. This is where you will find investment opportunities to match your investment preferences.

"What due diligence has already been performed on these ventures?"

Each venture has performed some due diligence, based on the 109 questions from Bear Stearns. In addition, where practical, In³ compiles independent market, team and technology verification for the ventures featured on this website. Contact us for details. Investors are encouraged to obtain due diligence information directly from the venture as well as conducting their own evaluations.

"How can I find out more? What are some possible next steps?"

If you register for access to our listed ventures, you may also want to ask about other opportunities not listed due to confidentiality or other reasons. Indicate your areas of interest and our staff will attempt to match your situation with current situations. For example, you may wish to learn about pending deals rather than "shop" to sort out all the possibilities.

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