Submitting Your Executive Summary
Each year, ArgentaGroup receives thousands of executive summaries. Here are the key elements we look for in an executive summary:
Concept
A simple description of what your product or service offers. View us as the first customer for your product - its function should be clear and its value proposition obvious.
Target Market
Provide details about the target market your product or service would be created for, and why they would be willing to pay for it. Be able to satisfy your target market from the top down.
Competitive Advantage
Competition is good! Give us a sense of those companies who offer direct or indirect competition to your proposed idea. If possible, provide features or advantages your solution offers over the competition.
Your Team
Tell us about your team members and their individual backgrounds. Be sure to include any outside resources your have or third party help you’ll receive.
Use of Proceeds
Assuming success, what will you do with the money that you plan to raise?
The best executive summaries convey new ideas in a clear and concise manner. They present key information in as few words as possible. Typically, this will be a 2-3 page Word or PDF document. Once we’ve reviewed your idea, we’ll follow up and start the process of becoming partners.
Not the right fit? No problem. At ArgentaGroup, we value entrepreneurs and appreciate your interest in potentially partnering with us. Even if we do not pursue a venture with you, we will still offer mentorship and guidance and will plug you into the VC scene. Perhaps your idea works best with another firm - we’ll help make the connection.
Please e-mail your summary to ideas@argenta-group.com. To ensure your summary is reviewed, please do not send it by any other means. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your submission and will be contacted within a few days.
“A good idea plus capable people cannot fail; it is better than money in the bank.”
- John Berry
