C9V is dedicated to making a difference by reinventing the investment strategy. Unlike a traditional VC firm, we want to empower our entrepreneurs to take that leap of faith without having to worry about collateral damage. What separates us from our competition is the resources we provide to take your business from idea stage to acquisition.
We are not a traditional venture fund – we are a group of successful entrepreneurs who have come together to help fund the next generation of leading companies. We believe in personal investments – meaning we don’t just write checks. We invest in our entrepreneurship community from start to finish. This is done by strategic vetting, cultivating relationships and utilizing our internal marketing and sales department to get you off the ground.
We behave like an extended but interconnected partnership of equals, with a culture that conditions us to be equally accountable to each other, as well as the companies we are fortunate to work with. This means listening more than talking.
It’s about belief and grit and being present and active to help push through the lows, not just showing up to celebrate the highs. It means encouraging discipline. It means giving people the courage and support to go big. It’s about enlisting our extended network to find out who can help most. Then it’s about being patient to see how big bets play out.
Unlike traditional venture capital firms, you are not just a number to us. We seek to understand entrepreneurs as individuals, appreciate their originality and play to their strengths. Because greatness doesn’t have a stereotype.
From the earliest days through all phases of growth, it’s our responsibility to support unique founders with unique insights as they take the seeds of promise and grow them into amazing, enduring companies.
We are designed to help small to medium businesses achieve a next level in their evolution. Our partner program is empowering your business, by leveraging our existing marketing and call center infrastructure.
We have resources to help you develop a back-end that will maximize lead revenue, scale lead partnerships, accelerate your business, and develop new opportunities with big data analysis. By becoming a partner, you are ensuring a secure exit strategy, led by an experienced incubator team.
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