FAQs        Frequently Asked Questions

What technologies and areas does NVP invest in?

Next Venture Partners actively participates as an investor, so we typically limit our investing to South Florida and Denver companies.  Because of our financial objectives, we rarely invest in pure startups, but rather look for established businesses that are looking to grow to the next level.  High Tech companies rarely fit our financial objectives.

When you say "actively participates" as a investor, what do you mean?

Our objective is take care of background details of running a business, so that you as the entrepreneur can concentrate on growing the business.  Examples of services that we routinely provide:

• Accounting and financial services

• Loans, financing, and investments

• Cash flow management

• Strategic Partnering.  We can often introduce you to partners that will help you expand your business into new geographies or product lines.

• Strategic Negotiation.   Because of our strengths and contacts, we can often negotiation on behalf of you with your providers, partners, and resellers.

• Strategic planning.  We can help you step back and see the big picture, and create plans for establishing substantial growth.

• Human Resources

• Technology Management.  Technology and computers can be a huge boon to small businesses, but it can be a difficult hurdle since typically you don't have a established Information Technology group.

• Experience.  We've done everything from startups to taking companies public ourselves, so we bring a wealth of entrepreneurial experience to the table.

What are your financial targets for NVP's portfolio?

We seek small businesses, with annual revenues in the $250,000 to $2,000,000 range.  Our goal is to help you bring at least $1,000,000 to the bottom line within 12 to 24 months.

How should I approach NVP?

Many of the companies Next Venture Partners works with are first introduced to us via partners and associates in the South Florida and Denver community. Should you seek to approach us directly, please send an email with an executive summary of your company to  .  We promise to respond shortly.

What should the executive summary include?

You should provide a business summary, a list of your current products and/or services, market opportunities, current financial information, a list of competitors, management resumes, a description of how current ownership is structured, and your financial forecast. 

What should I expect if you're interested?

Successful companies depend on the people and leadership involved.  Our due diligence involves a systematic approach of evaluating the people and leadership at small companies.  Of course, many times this may come down to one or two people.  You can expect to engage in significant discussions about how your company operates and what its growth potential is.  Financial due diligence involves a significant review of your revenues, costs, and projections.

How are deals structured?

We frequently invest in the form of convertible debt.  In some cases, this can be structured as a line of credit, depending on how the cash flow needs vary over time.

How big are your investments?

Because we generally deal with established companies, much of the variation depends of how large the company is currently and what its needs are for cash.  But just for guideline purposes, somewhere between $100,000 and $1,000,000.