Funding Criteria

In order to be considered for Angel funding, your company must meet the following minimal criteria:

1. Able to support the established minimal internal rate of return (IRR)
2. Management must be fully qualified in their roles
3. Have a well prepared presentation and business plan with realistic cash flow

Characteristics we look for in investment opportunities include:

• Large global market potential
• Products and services beyond proof of concept, ideally companies should be in beta trials, have purchase orders, or an existing customer base
• Proprietary technology
• Demonstrable competitive advantage
• Commercialization strategy defined by achievable milestones
• Low barriers to product or service adoption

Our Sector Focus:

AASTECH is interested in technologies that support advancement in safety and security with emphasis on improving outcomes in Public Safety and the response capabilities of the  Responder community; Occupational Health, Safety and Environment; and Global Humanitarian Work.

Customers and end users of such technologies serve in areas such as global peacekeeping and humanitarian work, security, policing, life safety and emergency response for both public and private organizations with responsibility for worker and public safety and with concerns related to disaster management and business continuity.

Examples of technology solutions that AASTECH would take interest in are:

• IT security
• Personal protective equipment
• Traumatic stress resolution and management systems
• Bio-agent rapid testing devices
• Drinking water filtration and lighting systems for developing countries