- Having a clear and well-defined business plan that outlines your goals, strategies, and financial projections.
- Demonstrating a track record of success and growth, if possible, such as through customer traction or revenue growth.
- Conducting thorough research on potential investors to ensure that they are a good fit for your business, and align with your goals and values.
- Being prepared to give up some level of control in your business in exchange for investment capital.
- Being open to feedback and guidance from your investor, as they may have valuable experience and insights to share.
- Having a clear understanding of the terms of the investment, including equity ownership and potential exit strategies.
Michael Machak
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Investment type
Private Equity Firm
Venture Capital
Markets
Past investments
Zeltiq Aesthetics
BARRX Medical
The CORE Institute
Lassen Therapeutics
Zavante Therapeutics
Calistoga Pharmaceuticals
Chimerix
Alnara Pharmaceuticals
Nuon Therapeutics
Stemgent
Moximed
Incline Therapeutics
VentiRx Pharmaceuticals
Calibra Medical
Mirum Pharmaceuticals
Intradigm Corporation
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Alpine Immune Sciences
Aptinyx
Alcresta
Barosense
Silvergate Pharmaceuticals
Dascena
Cirius Therapeutics
Outpost Medicine
Rempex Pharmaceuticals
Aspen Neuroscience
Collegium Pharmaceutical
Seraxis
Calibrium
Mavupharma
Inipharm
Sierra Oncology
PatientKeeper
Kalidex Pharmaceuticals
AcertaPharma
Merganser Biotech
AnaptysBio
Sojournix
Iovance Biotherapeutics
Portola Pharmaceuticals
EBR Systems
Imago BioSciences
MBX Biosciences
Vaxcyte
Primaeva Medical
Millendo Therapeutics
Clovis Oncology
Achaogen
Scout Bio
Cadence Pharmaceuticals
Passage Bio
Recida Therapeutics
Amunix
Phathom Pharmaceuticals
Lengo Therapeutics
Tobira Therapeutics
PowerVision
Calypso Medical
Cidara Therapeutics
Semnur Pharmaceuticals
CVRx
Gritstone Oncology
Glaukos
PreCision Dermatology
Threshold Pharmaceuticals
Iterum Therapeutics
Alteon Health
Arcutis Biotherapeutics
Entasis Therapeutics
Allena Pharmaceuticals
Laguna Pharmaceuticals
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