A major expansion of the services provided by The Harshaw Research Group has been the recent formation of Inventure Capital, L.L.C. Inventure Capital is a source of funding uniquely available to individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses that demonstrate exceptional potential for growth. The format of venture capital funding can be extremely variable; however, the typical venture capitalist provides funding to start up businesses in exchange for equity based on an expectation that the equity position will escalate rapidly in value. The speculative and illiquid nature of such investments warrants exceptionally high returns and typically a significant level of control

A standard venture capital partnership has a limited duration. Inventure Capital is paid a management fee based on the requisite participation, and receives a share of profits upon distribution.

It would be a fair assessment to classify Inventure Capital as an extremely conservative venture capital fund with a business model designed to minimize risk and maximize returns. In many respects this business model should be labeled “Venture Catalysts” or an incubator with a specific aim to produce successful businesses that will one day be independent.

It should be noted that statistically venture capitalists turn down approximately 99% of the business plans that are presented. A professionally prepared executive summary and a well structured business plan is the essential first step in presenting an entrepreneurial opportunity to Inventure Capital. These professional services may be made available through The Harshaw Research Group at clients' expense. All potential Inventure Capital clients must be represented by a competent corporate attorney.