IMS

IMS Ventures was originally founded in 1995 to assist forward looking companies in solving complex internet technology problems. The company's near-term goal for assisting the company's portfolio companies is to focus on the key elements for success: product development and marketing. The company believes that IMS Ventures fills a void in the ventu... re capital environment by taking an active part in the success of the company's portfolio companies. The company's investment criteria are fairly simple. The company invest $250,000 to $500,000 (more in subsequent rounds) plus the company's time and expertise, in return for 5% to 20% equity (in the form of preferred stock) in portfolio companies who have: At least two full-time executives who have put some of their own money into the company; A product or service which can demonstrated (alpha or beta) and marketed in six to twelve months; A business model that can reasonably demonstrate profitability in two to four years. IMS Ventures invests in no more than 8 companies each year. In this way the company can devote the time and attention that each company asks of the company. IMS will invest in many different industry segments, but the company prefer businesses that have a tangible product or service that can differentiate them and provide ongoing competitive advantage. The company generally do not invest in Internet content companies.Read More