IRVINE, Calif., April 14, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Venture Alliance (TVA), the nation's leading provider of investment standards for rating private equity companies, guided its clients towards $76 million in investment capital in 2004, placing the Irvine-based firm among the top strategic investment groups in the U.S.
TVA's vast network of financial institutions and resources, which include angel groups, venture capital groups, and government funding sources, just to name a few, ensures that their clients will meet their financial objectives even if they don't know exactly where to look for capital. TVA initially counsels entrepreneurs by examining their funding viability and advising where improvements can be made. After assessing each client, TVA creates a customized "roadmap to funding," which ultimately connects the respective client with the strongest funding sources available.
TVA makes introductions for its clients based on several factors. First, how the client scores on TVA's fundability index (a zero to 1,200 point scale) and second, how well they match specific profiles submitted to TVA by each member of their funding network. This process provides an unparalleled advantage for TVA clients in that they now operate on a level playing field that is dependent more upon how sound a deal they present instead of their geographic location or who they know.
In the U.S., there are approximately 5,000 venture capital firms, of which 80 percent manage less than $100 million in any one fund. In sharp contrast, the $76 million brought to TVA clients in 2004 is projected to total more than $500 million over the next 10-years eclipsing the market average.
Jim Casparie, CEO of TVA, explained: "We credit this impressive track record to our seasoned management team's unique ability to analyze a client's investment viability coupled with our proven ability to help them find needed capital."
Mr. Casparie further commented: "TVA is extremely pleased with our 2004 performance, but it is just the beginning. This kind of national ranking reflects our commitment to advancing our clients' positions in the demanding and constantly evolving marketplace."
About TVA
Positioned among the top 1% of U.S. strategic investment firms, TVA's successful track record of assessing the fundability of private equity companies is backed by a proven methodology and a vast network of financial resources. For more information on how TVA can help your firm, contact Mr. Elliot Reiff at 877-887-2020 or at ebreiff@tvausa.com. Information on TVA can be obtained at their web site, www.tvausa.com.