Process Overview
The Alberta Deal Generator Process:
We connect firms with high-growth potential with a group of angel investors who are serious about these kinds of opportunities. But first, we make sure both sides in a potential financing partnership are ready to connect.
- Entrepreneurs and companies with high-growth business models register using the online form.
- Alberta Deal Generator staff screen registered companies to identify those with high-growth potential.
- A report card with over 100 points is used to rate the business and its “investment readiness” by a panel of experienced, professionals.
- Entrepreneurs are provided unbiased advice and expertise to help them become “investment ready”. In some cases this may take significant time to prepare the company, and may involve management development and recruitment.
- Alberta Deal Generator staff can also provide unbiased feedback to potential investors who are new to financing activity and/or investment in advanced technology firms.
- Alberta Deal Generator helps the “investment ready” companies prepare a solid presentation that aims to address issues crucial to potential investors.
- Alberta Deal Generator continuously seeks out new investors to join its Investor Network. These accredited individuals and groups are registered as members in the network. Members are regularly evaluated for participation in the Deal Generator activities to ensure active, interested investors comprise the network.
- Finally, Alberta Deal Generator holds special forums several times throughout the year where up to three qualified companies make their “pitch” to the network of accredited investors. The investors are able to ask questions about the business, retaining confidentiality for their firm.
- Following the presentations, investors can ask to meet with the growth-stage company to explore a partnership. Deal Generator plays a very limited role after the “pitch” and may be involved in securing financing in a company through recruitment of management talent.
The process sounds simple, but it isn’t. It involves rigorous screening, delicate negotiation and advice to entrepreneurs, and encouragement to potential investors.
Question: How many great innovations make it to market?
Answer: Not too many. But there’s often a gap that separates a good business idea from an investment. Deal Generator aims to help investors and entrepreneurs bridge that gap.
The Alberta Deal Generator is not a guarantee. We cannot ensure a successful outcome for entrepreneurs and investors who participate. However, Deal Generator helps simplify and formalize a complex marketplace for investors, entrepreneurs and service providers to interact. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or an investor, you’re responsible for your own success. However, if we all pitch in and play our part, the potential is unlimited.
