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Office Locations:
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Research Park at SDSU
2301 Research Park Way, Suite 146
Brookings, SD 57006
Phone: 605-697-5015
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Information Technology
Software & Internet
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The Enterprise Institute is a private, non-profit corporation that helps researchers, inventors and entrepreneurs commercialize their ideas. The firm's customized assistance includes help with intellectual property searches, competitive analysis, business strategy, financial analysis, business plan review and capital sourcing. The firm is also involved in strengthening the equity infrastructure in the region by providing support to angel funds and angel networks. Enterprise Angels was formed to encourage investment in high-growth, start-up companies in an organized effort. It is a network of accredited investors and angel groups that meet at least quarterly for presentations of companies that are seeking capital investors. The dinner meetings include networking time, educational topics and discussion of issues related to angel investing. Support services and deal flow are provided by the Enterprise Institute. The Institute also manages five Angel funds throughout South Dakota. Each fund below is accepting applications from high-growth companies seeking equity funding. The Angel funds include Falls Angel Fund, Two Bridges Capital, SDSU/Brookings Angel Fund II, Kampeska Capital, and Black Hills Regional Angel Fund.
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Investment Firm Key
VC = Venture Capital
PE = Private Equity
A = Angel
I = Incubator
MB = Merchant Bank
VD = Venture Debt
FI = Family Investment Office
FOF = Fund of Funds
ED = Economic Development Office
TT = Technology Transfer Office
CVC = Corporate Venture Capital
SEC = Secondary Purchaser
HF = Hedge Fund/Mutual Fund
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COMPANY STAGE | REVENUE |
Venture Capital | |
Seed Stage (includes "pre-seed," or concept stage) | No Revenue |
Early Stage | Minimal Revenue |
Growth Stage (also called Mid-stage) | $2M-$7M |
Expansion Stage (also called Late-stage) | $7M and greater |
Private Equity | |
Lower Middle Market | $10M-$249M |
Middle Market | $250M-$499M |
Upper Middle Market | $500M-$1B |
Large Cap | >$1B |
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