ZIIS-I: Working Mode
A comprehensive framework for venture capital investment, from opportunity identification to strategic exit.
Prospecting
Focus on identifying and evaluating investment opportunities through networking, analysing market trends, engaging with startups, and attending relevant industry events
Networking
Building relationships with entrepreneurs, industry experts, and other investors
Market Analysis
Researching emerging trends and identifying promising sectors
Startup Engagement
Meeting with founders and understanding their vision and business model
Validation
Thoroughly evaluate startups by analysing their business model, market potential, and team. Assess market size, growth prospects, and traction, while engaging with founders to align on vision and strategy. Negotiate key investment terms, secure internal approval, and finalize legal agreements
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Business Analysis
  • Evaluate business model viability
  • Assess product-market fit
  • Review financial projections
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Market Assessment
  • Determine total addressable market
  • Analyze growth trajectory
  • Evaluate competitive landscape
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Team Evaluation
  • Assess founder experience
  • Review team capabilities
  • Evaluate execution history
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Deal Structuring
  • Negotiate investment terms
  • Secure internal approvals
  • Complete legal documentation
Funding
Complete the capital transfer process by fulfilling legal conditions, wiring the agreed funds to the startup's account, and ensuring compliance with all closing requirements
Legal Conditions
Fulfill all prerequisite legal requirements
Fund Transfer
Wire agreed capital to startup account
Closing Requirements
Ensure compliance with all final conditions
Portfolio Management
Actively support the startup's growth by attending board meetings to offer strategic guidance, facilitating connections with potential partners, customers, or hires, and ensuring steady progress through ongoing collaboration
Strategic Guidance
Attend board meetings and provide strategic direction based on industry expertise
Network Access
Facilitate introductions to potential partners, customers, and talent
Growth Monitoring
Track key performance indicators and ensure progress toward milestones
Ongoing Collaboration
Maintain regular communication and provide support as needed
Strategic Exit
The exit strategy involves realizing returns on investment through various means, such as an Initial Public Offering (IPO), merger or acquisition (M&A), or a secondary sale of shares to other investors. Other options include recapitalization or a buyback of shares
Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Taking the company public by listing shares on a stock exchange
Merger or Acquisition (M&A)
Selling the company to another business or merging with a strategic partner
Secondary Sale
Selling shares to other investors while the company remains private
Recapitalization
Restructuring the company's debt and equity mixture
Buyback
The company repurchases investor shares using available funds