Maton Venture



		What sort of companies does Maton like to invest in? How do I submit a business plan to Maton? At what stage does Maton make investments? What is the typical size of an investment? What is Maton's involvement after an investment is made? How many business plans does Maton review? What is Maton's decision process? How long is the decision making process? What makes for an effective business plan?

		What sort of companies does Maton like to invest in? Our focus is Information Technology related companies. Internet, Communications, Semiconductor and Software are all part of our portfolio companies.


		How do I submit a business plan to Maton? The "contact us" page provides a simple form for you to supply your information and it will be best if you attach a one-page executive summary first. We prefer to have electronic formats but you can also send us hard copies. Maton Venture 1601 S. De Anza Blvd., #115 Cupertino, CA 95014-5358


		At what stage does Maton make investments? Maton's investments thus far have mostly been in early stages, primarily between the seed round and the second round of venture financing. We have also participated in later rounds and they are usually follow up investments.


		What is the typical size of an investment? Our direct investments have ranged from $200,000 to $2,000,000. Through co-investments from our alliances, the investment amount can be $10,000,000 or higher. It really depends on the capital requirements of each individual company.


		What is Maton's involvement after an investment is made? Depending on the needs and wishes of the company, we can be very actively involved or simply play a supporting role from behind the lines. Early stage companies usually requires more guidance and we are more than happy to devote more of our time and resources when needed.


		How many business plans does Maton review? We receive anywhere between 5 to 10 business plans a day and will at least go through the executive summary for each of them.


		What is Maton's decision process? Due to the sheer number of business plans we receive everyday, the first thing we do is review the executive summary of a project. The executive summary is very important and it should be informative, straight to the point and within a page in length. If we determine that the project has good potential we will set up a meeting to meet the founders/management team. The due diligence process then continues and we will request a lot of information from the company. Finally, when all of the partners are in favor of the project it will be sent to the review committee for final approval and the legal work ensues once its approved. Once all the legal documents are in place we will then be ready to close the case and transfer the funds.


		How long is the decision making process? A typical project requires about 60-90 days from beginning to closing. However we have had projects that closed within 30 days. Be prepared for the funding process and don't do it at the last minute because the process usually takes longer than you expect.


		What makes for an effective business plan? A good business plan from our perspective should have the following ingredients. The entire plan should not be more than 25 pages. 1. Executive Summary Paint a clear overall picture of the venture 2. Market Analysis Market definition Market size/trend Major players 3. Product/Service Description How it is done Development schedule Competitive analysis 4. Business Model Revenue streams Customers Partners 5. Marketing and Sales Marketing plan Sales channels 6. Team Founder/Management background Board Composition Staffing plan 7. Financials Past 3 years' P&L and balance sheet Next 3 years' forecasts 8. Funding Capital requirements and its use Valuation proposed Capitalization table