Technologies and products in high-tech companies account for a growth potential that is absent in other branches and sectors (no-tech, low-tech, trade and services) due to an already saturated market or competitors imitating a product. Triangle has developed a successful strategy for investments in high-tech companies that takes market entrance barriers, as well as development cycles in certain industries into account. This clear investment strategy ensures long-term success and prevents investments from being made in short-term, capricious opportunities.
Successful returns in high-tech companies result from early-stage investment. The majority of investors does not necessarily recognize the future value of a company in its very early stage and cannot successfully manage a startup company. Triangle has the experience and know-how to form successful growing tech companies on a global scale.
The typical risks of early stage investments are accounted for through a number of proven ways. Triangle’s own technology expertise together with their industry and academic advisors help to turn a lab prototype into a commercial product with maximum speed. Investments are made only in areas in which the managing partners have previous experience. Experienced entrepreneurs will compliment high-tech founder teams that lack entrepreneurial or commercial experience. The above-average level of professional investment practice guarantees successful implementation, i.e., financial engineering and legal affairs, of the “best practices” of US venture capital.
Triangle maintains strong relationships with many national and international universities and research centers—Triangle’s primary source of attractive technologies. University and research teams spin-off their technologies, most of the time together with their professor serving as their link to academia. They choose Triangle because of its extended network of high-ranking advisors, its track record of done deals, and personal competence, all of which make Triangle an attractive investment partner.
At the start of every investment Triangle makes, a strategic plan geared toward a profitable exit is developed for the founder and for Triangle. This strategic plan will enable a company to focus on the appropriate goals. Historically, the majority of exits are made through trade sales, thereby optimizing the value propositions for an M&A.