Strong Management A highly qualified management team is an essential success factor in any company. The management team must have the experience and leadership ability to execute exit strategies defined at the time of investment. Proprietary Position AV seeks companies whose products provide innovative advantages. Such products must be based on proprietary technology and design and will fill significant market needs. Competitive Advantage The prospective portfolio company’s products or services must have a competitive advantage in the market place. Favorable Market The products or services must address a market characterized by favorable relationships among the variables of size, growth potential, and competitive factors. The marketing strategy needs to be clearly defined and consistent with a large or rapidly developing market. Appropriate Capitalization The size of the investment round must allow the company to implement its strategic plan. Too often, undercapitalization created extraordinary risk.