Entrepreneur FAQs

Below is a list of answers to the most common inquiries we receive from entrepreneurs. If you have a question that does not appear on this list, please feel free to contact us directly.

Q: How does PE add value after making an investment?
A: PE's partner team thrives on providing hands-on guidance to portfolio companies. This usually includes helping with assembling the senior management team, facilitating business development deals, helping with financings and providing general guidance to the management team. We are specialists at accelerating awareness and demand. We also often take a seat on the board of directors.

Q: In what sectors does PE invest?
A: We invest in multiple sectors, including Alternative Energy, Nano Technology, Imaging, Supply chain and cycle time management, Artificial Intelligence, GPS, Intelligent Real Estate Development, Entertainment Technologies, International Trade & Commerce, Robotics, and Biometric ID.

Q: At what stage does PE invest?
A: We often invest in the first institutional round of early-stage companies, but we will also make select later-stage, fund, and international investments.

Q: Is PE always the lead investor?
A: We are typically the lead investor, but we also syndicate, co-lead or co-invest based on a company's needs.

Q: How much does PE usually invest?
A: Our investments are diverse and suited to the need of each individual company.

Q: What is the best way to submit a business idea to PE?
A: Most deals are referred to us through our extensive network of industry contacts including entrepreneurs, limited partners and strategic partners; business plans can also be forwarded to darla@pinnaclenwa.com.