businesses with responsible spending policies, and have respect for
shareholder value.
Emerging companies understand the commitment needed to compete in the
marketplace. Progressive entrepreneurs work for equity growth rather than
large salaries. Investment capital is used conservatively and efficiently to
grow the business.
Each investment opportunity is made on a case-by-case basis and Trinity does
not adhere to rigid industry and geographic restrictions, nor does it focus
on a specific investment instrument. Trinity will look at investments in
shares (common or preferred), mezzanine debt, bridge loans, and mortgage
loans.
In analyzing an investment opportunity the following criteria are
considered:
- Time frame to liquidity
- Experience and reputation of the management team
- Management information systems and controls
- Industry dynamics and analysis
- Market conditions
- Financial viability of the business plan
- Competition
- Barriers to entry
- Strategic partners
- Other institutional investors
- Company's and shareholder's ability to raise future funds, when needed, to sustain future growth
- Current balance sheet and financial management practices.
- The ability to protect intellectual property