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OUR PHILOSOPHY

At McGovern Capital, we believe that those who “Catch the Wave” are already late.  Our philosophy started as “Catch the Current®” and has morphed over the years into "Catch the Current, Make the Wave (TM)" - we begin capitalizing on future trends before they become a wave.  McGovern Capital specializes in go-to-market strategies for consumer product companies by working with companies to assess, strategize and implement their business and intellectual property opportunities.

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INVESTMENT CRITERIA

McGovern Capital LLC invests seed and early stage capital to start-up companies fitting a particular profile.  Because of time constraints, we request that companies send a one or two page summary of their business containing the following four “Ps” prior to submitting a full business plan:

  • What is your company’s product or service?

  • Who are you and why will you excel in providing this product or service?

  • What size market are you addressing and how will you profit? What are your financial results and projections by quarter for at least the next two (2) years?

  • What is your proposition for MC’s involvement?  What specific terms?


Please also consider the investment criteria below before submitting a business plan/summary to McGovern Capital LLC:

  • McGovern Capital must be able to attain 5% to 25% of the startup company’s equity through an investment of cash and facilitative service (usually a blend of 50% investment and 50% facilitative (e.g. legal, tax, accounting, securities) services).

  • The company’s post investment valuation for McGovern Capital’s investment usually does not exceed $3-5 million.

  • The company must have on board several full-time key employees with relevant prior experience.

  • The company’s business plan must show the company’s unique barriers to entry for potential competitors such as proprietary know-how and/or intellectual property.

  • McGovern Capital is currently investing primarily in companies with strong intellectual property portfolios, primarily trade secrets and non business-method patents, although we welcome any innovative business idea.


If your company’s business profile fits the criteria, please forward the business summary and cover letter to katey@mcgoverncapital.com and include the name of your company in the subject line.  Summaries should not exceed two (2) pages.

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