1. For every good idea that is funded, there are a hundred good ideas that do not. ideamint.com is using the Internet to transform the Venture Capital business. No longer do entrepreneurs need to have access to an old boys club or run from door-to-door to find investors. ideamint.com is the only online exchange for entrepreneurs seeking investors.

2. The Indian Venture Capital industry is highly fragmented, information poor and immature. Start-up entrepreneurs are unable to value their propositions and due to a lack foresight and options, entrepreneurs lose gigantic stakes to investment sharks for a pittance. ideamint.com experienced team helps value your company, provides access to global investors and lets �the market� further determine your value.

3. Money is sometimes available; Smart Money is not. ideamint.com gives you access to a slew of global tech savvy investors and professionals who not only invest money but also provide expertise. These are people who have built successful Internet and technology companies and can help you build yours.

4. 1999 saw an inflow of $120 billion of venture capital into the already mature US economy. India, which has a substantially higher growth potential, saw a venture capital inflow of only $180 million into the technology sector over the past several years. According to SEBI, NRIs are worth over $25 billion in the United Sates and they wish to actively invest in India. Furthermore, with the relaxation of foreign capital barriers, international Venture Capitalists are extremely eager to enter the Indian market. ideamint.com provides NRIs, international Venture Capitalists and Angels a convenient method to invest in screened private companies.

5. Due to our stringent selection process, ideamint.com companies (referred to as ideamint.companies) are considered to be leaders in their field and represent a quality investment opportunity.

In addition to serving as a VC-entrepreneur conduit, we provide incubation services through our Keiretsu and partner network. The ideamint.com Keiretsu is a synergetic network of emerging ideamint.companies specializing in eBusiness development that leverage their collective resources to expedite the development of other ideamint.companies. Our partner network consists of established players in the areas of business and legal consulting, finance, management, media, and technology. ideamint.com also provides entrepreneurs with access to a vast array of informational resources.



How does ideamint.com help concept stage companies and start-ups?

ideamint.com connects entrepreneurs with investment partners. Additionally, by leveraging the ideamint.com Keiretsu and partner network, start-ups can drastically reduce their time to market and sunk costs.

How do we do this?

ideamint.com has established a special team called the interim development Team (idTEAM) which attaches itself to fledgling ventures and spins them into solid companies. The idTEAM will supervise the entire development process of your company. Please refer to the idTEAM section below for details.

How does ideamint.com help established technology and Internet companies?

We connect companies with strategic global investors and corporate partners. Additionally, access to the ideamint. com Keiretsu and partner network allows companies to focus on their core competencies instead of peripheral activities.

How do we help existing offline companies pursue an online strategy?

ideamint.com helps offline companies develop their e-strategy. We help them secure funding and provide incubatory services through our Keiretsu and Partner Network. Please contact ideamint.com to further understand what we can do for your existing offline business.



What is the idTEAM?

ideamint.com has established a special team called idTEAM which attaches itself to fledgling ventures and spins then into solid companies. The idTEAM consists of leading consultants that specialize in different areas of start-up development, such as Business and Operations Consulting, Strategy, Web Development and Design, Marketing and Sales, Financial Services, Legal Services, Research, Customer Service and Technological Infrastructure. The idTEAM manages start-up growth and serves as the link between the start-up and the idea factory.

What is the �idea factory�?

The idea factory is the ideamint.com�s incubator. The idea factory is serviced by the ideamint.com Keiretsu and Partner Network.

What is the ideamint.com �Keiretsu�?

The ideamint.com Keiretsu is a synergetic network of emerging ideamint.companies specializing in eBusiness development that leverage their collective resources to expedite the development of other ideamint.companies.. These companies are strategically placed in areas such as consulting, content, customer service, financial services, management, media, law and technology.

What is the ideamint.com �Investor Cartel�?

The ideamint.com �Investor Cartel� is a group of High Net Worth Individuals (Angels), Venture Capital firms, and, Corporate Investors.



What is the �White Elephant�?

As the name suggests, a White Elephant is a very rare creature. Every month, ideamint.com will feature a White Elephant, an investment opportunity that we believe to be uniquely poised to attain a position of leadership in its field of business.

What does it take to be an ideamint.company?

ideamint.companies are Indian Internet and technology based ventures. These ventures can be in any growth stage from concept to established private players. Our eAnalyst team when evaluating a proposition uses the following key criteria.

1. A value adding proposition. Ventures must have an extremely clear understanding of the value proposition they are offering. It is essential to have an airtight and articulate business model. Research on the market, the competition and the market appeal for the company are foremost when assessing a company�s investment appeal.

2. A strong management team. The management team must have a clear understanding of the target market and the digital economy as a whole. We look for hungry, ambitious, individuals eager to succeed.

3. A well-defined target market with significant growth potential. ideamint.com�s primary focus is the emerging market in the information technology arena, which is not to say we discount innovative ideas in other fields. Our areas of particular interest include the Internet, E-commerce, Networking, Software, Telecommunications and Hardware.

4. An aggressive, growth-oriented business plan with a clear understanding of revenue streams. The company�s business plan must address the strategy it will employ to establish itself as the market leader. It is essential to have a clear and concise business plan addressing all facets of the company. Particular attention should be paid to the �use of funds� section. Please refer to the Business Plan Section in the Resource Center for details.