How can the ITDA best interface with the Chicago venture capital community?
JN: There are a number of ways. First of all, we can provide deal flow for early stage and seed investing. The majority of the companies we assist are in the pre-revenue stage. If there are investors willing to invest at this stage, they can contact us with their criteria and we will send them qualified deal flow. We can also provide deal flow for Series A investors. We have connections with a number of early stage investors. When their portfolio companies are ready for the next round of investment thats greater than what the early stage investors are willing to invest, we would like to have a place to send them. Again, if we know the criteria for investment, we will provide qualified deal flow. Lastly, investors can refer companies to us that arent quite ready for investment and need mentoring or if their portfolio companies might qualify for government technology development grants but are unsure of the process. IVCA: From where does the ITDA receive its funding? JN: The ITDA has a n
