Executive Summary

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Overview

Keating Capital, Inc. is a closed-end fund that specializes in making pre-IPO investments in innovative, high growth companies that are committed to and capable of becoming public. Keating Capital is managed by Keating Investments, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser founded in 1997, and is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Investment Criteria

  • $10 million+ (trailing 12 months)
  • IPO Timing: Within  18 months after our investment
  • Potential Return: Expectation of 2x return over our anticipated 3-year holding period

Transaction Types

  • Growth equity
  • Secondary purchases from existing stockholders

Industries of Specific Interest

  • Cleantech
  • Internet & Software
  • Technology

Areas of No Interest

  • China
  • Reverse Mergers
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Mining & Exploration
  • Start Ups or Roll Ups

Target Structure

  • Participation: Will lead or participate (do not take board seat in either case)
  • Investment Size: Typically $3-5 million (typically convertible preferred stock)
  • Investment Decision: Typically within 30 business days (after receipt of complete due diligence materials)

Seeking Capital

If you are a private company (or retained adviser) seeking capital and meet ALL 3 of the investment criteria listed above, please submit an executive summary and investor presentation to submit@keatinginvestments.com. Typically within 2 business days we will respond in writing to acknowledge receipt of the company information and indicate our interest or lack thereof. We prefer to read first and discuss afterward.

Why Keating Capital as an Equity Partner?

Speedy Decision Making

Speedy and decisive throughout the review and due diligence process. Passive capital partners backing superior management teams who are doing great things.

Unique Shareholder Base

Approximately 4,000 individual shareholders sourced from 50+ independent broker-dealers that participated in Keating Capital’s initial public offering.

Capital Markets Expertise

Comprehensive capital markets experience and able to offer advice on the going public process and public capital markets generally.

Keating Capital typically makes investment decisions within 30 business days after receipt of complete due diligence materials. We seek to execute and fund promptly. Please submit an executive summary and investor presentation to submit@keatinginvestments.com.