Cycad Group

Investment approach

Thesis

Cycad Group searches for investments in which the risks associated with technology and market development have been adequately addressed. We look for: outstanding entrepreneurial management teams capable of executing their vision; enabling solutions, disruptive technologies and/or innovative products; sustainable competitive advantages and/or high barriers to entry such as unique and defensible intellectual property; large, well defined growing markets with revenue potential exceeding $100 million; scalable well defined business models that demonstrate great growth potential; and an identified exit strategy/liquidity event.Source (opens in a new tab)

Leads rounds

Sometimes

Lead policy

Given the right opportunity we will lead a round of financing, but we are also comfortable participating as part of an investor syndicate.

Takes board seats

Sometimes

Board policy

We often seek board observation rights, or where appropriate (given the size of investment, the stage of the company, and other investor representation), the right to designate a representative to the board of directors of a portfolio company.

Reserves policy

Our preferred investment strategy is to make an early stage initial investment and then participate in follow-on financings that support the portfolio company’s growth as it reaches its milestones.

Investing status notes

Cycad Group is a venture capital firm focusing on investments in companies with enabling solutions, disruptive technologies and innovative products. We seek opportunities to work with exceptional entrepreneurs creating technology driven businesses.