In today's competitive high-tech environment, the best and most successful entrepreneurs demand added value from their investors. TI Ventures brings a set of benefits to its portfolio companies which differentiate it from traditional institutional and corporate venture funds.
Resources
Because TI Ventures is such a unique partnership, it offers portfolio companies a powerful combination of resources that are not available through traditional venture capital. With TI's global resources and the venture capital and company-building experience of Granite Ventures, the fund offers more than just investment dollars. For example, it may assist portfolio companies by providing them with market knowledge, customer and partner contacts, management referrals, technical insight and financial advice.
Continuity
TI Ventures provides more continuity to its portfolio companies than traditional corporate funds. A Granite Ventures principal acts as the company's main point of contact and focuses on its long-term needs. Interaction with other Granite and/or TI personnel is tailored to the needs of each portfolio company.
Flexibility
TI Ventures allows for more flexibility than traditional corporate funds. If a close relationship with TI is mutually beneficial, Granite Ventures can work with the portfolio companies to help achieve that goal. Alternatively, if strategic or other reasons warrant, Granite can be the sole interface for the company.
Simplicity
Perhaps most importantly, TI Ventures portfolio companies will find the fund easy to work with. Unlike traditional corporate venture funds, TI Ventures tends to utilize standard terms for its investments, which limit sensitive corporate venture terms such as intellectual property ownership and non-competes.
