The professionals at ICW appreciate and applaud the efforts of every entrepreneur. However, we cannot realistically develop every submitted idea. Therefore, we look for plans that specifically fit well with our philosophy and strategies. Before submitting a proposed idea/business to ICW, please do the following:
• Please review our STRATEGY section on this website to insure that your company’s location, developmental stage, financing requirements, etc. are compatible with our investment model.
• If, after reviewing our strategies, you believe that your company would fit well with ICW’s purpose and vision, please feel free to submit a proposal by following the steps below:
Startup Selection Process
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Executive Summary
Provide a concise executive summary of yourself
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Business Plan
Provide a business plan or business outline of your venture
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Submit
Once you have your executive summary, business plan, and resources listed submit below
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Finalize plan
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Frequently Asked Questions
Before sending our plan does ICW sign NDA's?
ICW does not sign non-disclosure agreements due to the overwhelming number
of proposed business plans we receive each week. If you are concerned about the legal
protection of your ideas, you may want to read Guy Kawasaki’s article in Forbes
Magazine regarding non-disclosure agreements.
How do we choose which startups to fund?
ICW chooses startups based on multiple factors like:
- potential market share the startup could capture
- potential to disrupt an antiquated system or industry needing automation
- the experience and know-how of the founders knowledge of the target market
Do we need to write a business plan?
No. We just require a 10-12 page business outline that effectively describes the startup and its future growth potential in its target market
I have a great idea but, I just need help conveying it. Can ICW help me?
Yes. We have a team of consultants who are available to help you on an hourly basis. Feel free to setup a time to speak with them by choosing the “Book A Consultant” option on this website page.
Need Consultation?
ICW works closely with entrepreneurs to develop effective business plans and strategies. We offer consulting to ensure successful plans, strategies, and effective marketing.
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Interested Investor?
ICW is always excited about the opportunity to partner with interested investors. If you would like to learn more about investing with ICW, learn more about our process and contacting us.
Submission
In preparing your plan for submission to ICW, please keep in mind that we want to know about you. What experience and/or expertise do you have that would lead us to believe that you are capable of effectively leading and developing the business you are proposing? What would justify ICW investing its time, energy, and resources in your idea?
Your plan should answer the following questions:
1. What problem will your idea solve?
2. What market will it reach? Whose problem is it solving?
3. How will it solve the problem/meet a demand in the market?
4. How big is the market potential?
5. What gives you an advantage or qualifies/equips you to be the one to meet this
need/demand?
6. How competitive is the market you are entering?
7. How much capital will you need to develop and support your idea?
8. What volumes and margins can be expected?
9. What special qualifications do the members of your management team possess
that would lead ICW to conclude that they are capable of successfully running
your business?
Please include an executive summary along with you business plan via email. Also
include the appropriate contact information so that ICW can follow-up with you should
we choose to consider your plan.
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