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Target Sectors
Pacifica invests in the fields of Information Technology, Energy, and Materials. We favor companies with core technology or integration capabilities that benefit general purpose, horizontal markets over those focused on vertical markets or 'point' solutions. We prefer to invest in platform technologies and businesses that enable applications and partners to deliver unique value.
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Information Technology & Communications
While our interests in this area are broad, we are particularly interested in augmented email and related communications, SaaS, wireless, and security.
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Energy
Our primary interests in the energy sector relate to energy efficiency, solid state lighting, and energy management. We do not invest in biofuels, wind, or coal-related technologies. |
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Materials
Science
Pacifica invests in new technologies and materials for electronics, communications, computing or industrial applications. This includes companies focusing on combinatorial chemistry, polymer conductors, semiconductors and MEMS. |
Type of Business
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We typically invest in
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with a differentiated, technology-driven, intellectual property basis |
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where technology is the basis of value delivered, represents a strong competitive entry barrier or creates a large execution advantage |
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whose business model may include software or hardware sales, licensing, leasing, services |
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that sell to other businesses |
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We generally
do not invest in companies: |
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where speed to market is driven by factors other than technology |
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with neither technical differentiation nor the ability to create switching costs |
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whose business models are rooted in integration or professional services that differentiate primarily on execution rather than technical advantage |
Company Stage
Pacifica primarily targets series A investments and expects to support the company in follow-on rounds. We participate in later stage deals on a case-by-case basis, especially in situations where our individual backgrounds or unique connections into Asia can add value.
Pacifica entertains seed investments only if the fit with our investing targets is excellent, and the founding team includes strong executives with relevant domain and startup experience. Bridge-type infusions in seed companies are considered only if we have already decided to move ahead with the following equity round. |
