Clearly articulated market position and value proposition for customers;

Exceptional management team with demonstrated track records in relevant industries (directors and advisors who actively advance the company are an added and important plus);

Ability to attract co-investment and follow-on capital. Venture capital is the most likely source of additional financing for high-growth potential early-stage companies. It is critical that entrepreneurs provide a plan to leverage investment from ACP to increase the value of the company and attract additional growth capital on a reasonable timeline;

Clear intellectual property strategy or position;

Defensible competitive position in an emerging or growth market;

Exit strategy for investors within 4-7 years;

Revenues that provide for a significant, compounded annual return, consistent with the investment risk;

Investment opportunity that offers a preferred or protected equity position.