The Dawn Advantage

1. The Dawn team has been strategically formed so that it can add value to the companies in which we invest. Unlike many venture firms, we are not a group of financiers or business school colleagues with similar backgrounds, but rather a group of experienced business builders that combine expertise in finance, operations, marketing, sales, product development to go along with traditional venture capital expertise.

2. We actively share our skills and experience with our partner portfolio companies to support them as one pillar of an integrated team collectively striving to build great businesses. Practically, this means we align our skill sets with distinct needs of our companies so that we partner on projects and key initiatives that make a difference. This often takes the form of a post-investment 100 Day Plan that aligns Dawn's skills with the key needs of the company so that we accelerate the effective deployment of our capital. We don't like to stand on the sidelines but rather get our hands dirty with you to create value alongside you.

3. Unlike some venture firms that have partners pursuing their own deals separately, the Dawn team is a true partnership, and not just in rhetoric. While we do have sector and functional specialists, our entire team sits on the investment committee and unanimous support is required to invest in a company. And as a result, our portfolio companies have access to and the support of the entire Dawn team, not just one individual.

4. The Dawn team is comprised of professionals who have been very successful and have extensive and mutually complimentary networks with leading executives and companies in the sectors in which we invest, and we unlock this network of people to assist our portfolio companies.

5. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, our culture is one that values teamwork, integrity and collaboration, which is evidenced in the positive and constructive style and tone with which we engage our portfolio companies.