The ability to make investments in startups for economic and financial gain through an exit of the startup
To be part of the movement to support entrepreneurship in southern California and by extension, the rest of the country
To help existing portfolio companies grow through funding and growth capital
The ability to offer the affiliate an opportunity to invest as a “strategic” partner thereby gaining an early understanding in new technology and IP
The potential to be involved early on with a startup and have an inside track on potential acquisition as a strategic advantage based on the entity’s objectives
A potential opportunity for a board seat depending on funding
A potential ability to influence the R&D and execution of the startup plan
The potential to work with a startup on their IP and gain other knowledge from the new startup which can be mutually beneficial to both the entity and the startup
The opportunity to leverage the expertise of current and new TCA members for due diligence on affiliate deals