Innovators FAQs:
Frequently Asked Questions
• What kind of project or company is INTELNACOM most interested in partnering with?
• At what development stage of a project or company does INTELNACOM usually initiate investment?
• What is the typical amount which INTELNACOM invests in a project?
• How does an individual or group interested in investment initiate dialogue with INTELNACOM?
• What kind of information does INTELNACOM require a proposal to provide?
• How should a proposal be submitted to INTELNACOM?
• How does INTELNACOM deal with the data in a proposal?
• How does INTELNACOM assess and decide to invest in a project or company?
• How long does it take INTELNACOM to reach a decision and invest?
• What is INTELNACOM's involvement after investing in a project or company?
Questions & Answers:
• What kind of project or company is INTELNACOM most interested in partnering with?
INTELNACOM seeks sound proposals of work which will directly advance high-tech sectors. These proposals can originate from start-up technological companies, as well as scientists, researchers and engineers – either individually or working as a group. Academic institutions with innovative ideas are equally welcome. Click here to see all related sectors where INTELNACOM is active. Please note that INTELNACOM does not engage in medicine and pharmaceutical projects (life sciences) and similar areas.
• At what development stage of a project or company does INTELNACOM usually initiate investment?
INTELNACOM's typical investment is in individuals and groups which generate the core concept or idea. In the case of companies, this is usually in the early stages of venture capital seed: seed capital phase, foundation, development and early growth phase.
• What is the typical amount which INTELNACOM invests in a project?
While amounts vary from sector to sector and the nature of the investment itself, INTELNACOM generally participates as the lead investor and usually invests between USD 1 to 5 million in a project.
• How does an individual or group interested in investment initiate dialogue with INTELNACOM?
INTELNACOM welcomes interest from individuals, groups and companies seeking investment and even advice on how to proceed. Dialogue is ideally initiated with an email or by telephone. Click here for INTELNACOM's contact information.
• What kind of information does INTELNACOM require a proposal to provide?
Click here to review INTELNACOM's proposal submission guidelines.
• How should a proposal be submitted to INTELNACOM?
Click here to review INTELNACOM's proposal submission guidelines.
• How does INTELNACOM deal with the data in a proposal?
To optimise and streamline preliminary proposal reviewing, and due to the large number of proposals received regularly, INTELNACOM is unable to enter into non-disclosure agreements until the proposal is approved for business planning and subsequent development (Phase 2). However INTELNACOM's strong ethical standards safeguard the confidential nature of all the proposals it receives in Phase 1.
• How does INTELNACOM assess and decide to invest in a project or company?
A senior analyst reviews and assesses submitted proposals, and once this initial assessment is complete, the originating parties or company is duly informed of the results. Subsequently if INTELNACOM shortlists the proposal for further evaluation, it assigns expert analysts to the project who carry out further review and also meet with the creators of the proposal.
• How long does it take INTELNACOM to reach a decision and invest?
Since INTELNACOM's interest in a project or company involves a mid- and long-term commitment, a typical cycle from initial review to actual investment can range from two to three months. However, INTELNACOM attempts to respond to proposal submissions within two weeks of receiving the initial concept draft.
• What is INTELNACOM's involvement after investing in a project or company?
INTELNACOM's maintains central involvement with the project or company throughout its lifecycle. Based on specific scenarios, INTELNACOM may nominate representatives to be board members of companies, and in addition ensure that senior, experienced guidance and advice is available at all times. INTELNACOM also makes available the substantial resources of its global affiliate and partner network which provides INTELNACOM's creators, entrepreneurs and clients access to some of the world's leading research and development entities. |
