angel, seed & startup capital

About Us

Startive Ventures invests in very early & early stage technology businesses that have global potential. Typically we are looking at startups that address the Internet, software, mobile, high tech or consumer services markets.

How much we invest

Investments vary on the stage of the business and of course the market potential of the individual company, but we look at both early-stage "seed" investments, and later-stage "growth" investments. Usually we like to take minority positions without too many bells and whistles. We want to keep the entrepreneurs and staff working in the company motivated with enough equity upside that everyone prospers on a successful exit (if that is the ultimate outcome).

What we look for

#1 - We look for startups with exceptional people, especially in the early days of a company so much relies upon the skill, motivation and determination of the team running the business. No matter how good the idea if the team is not capable of executing then most likely the investment will be a failure.

#2 - We look for ideas, products and services that have a broad global market, and that scale and grow easily. No big infrastructure building companies here.

#3 - We look for businesses where we can add value and help the company accelerate their business plan while avoiding common startup mistakes.

#4 - We look for businesses that are at least at a working prototype stage, or preferable alpha or beta releases. While we can see the potential of ideas on paper, we like to see a level of implementation completed so we know the team has the ability to execute to get to the next stage and beyond.

Sound like your company? Drop us a note.