Entrepreneurs Wanted

Do you you have an innovative idea for a startup that is going to improve the human condition? If so, 3Si Micro Venture & Holdings (3Si) would love to hear your pitch.

3Si is a technology incubator and seed investment firm specializing in early-stage, pre-revenue, technology startups that are solving a real world problem in the marketplace. Our value proposition is in the fact we take raw ideas and churn out a successful business model, grow a solid customer base, and “graduate” the company to later stage funding from angel investors and venture capitalist.

We invest in extraordinary entrepreneurs with unique technologies that will define the next era of innovation. We take a hands-on approach from the very beginning, partnering with talented entrepreneurs to transform their vision into reality.

What is Seed & Early-Stage Investing

Quite often we are asked to define our early stage investment focus. There is no one-size-fits-all definition of what “early stage” means to us, and it varies between different industries. Typically, it means we are either the catalyst for starting a company or the first, and often only, institutional investor.

Problems We’re Addressing

1. Most startup founders do not have the means (wherewithal) to bootstrap, or solely fund, initial startup activities.

2. A lot of wantrepreneurs have a viable business idea, yet lack the guidance to develop, launch & manage a startup.

3. Startup founders lack the executive-level support services as compared to their corporate counterparts.

4. Angel investors & venture capitalist are becoming largely more risk-averse, leaving more burden on an entrepreneur.

We fundamentally like large problems that are amenable to technology solutions. We seek out unfair advantages: proprietary and protected technological advances, business model innovations, unique partnerships and top-notch teams.

Competitive Advantage(s)

Our dominant competitive advantage is our hands on approach. Instead of just providing portfolio companies a lump sum of money and then coming by to collect the rent every month, we get in the fight with our clients. We serve as a guide down the path of entrepreneurship; from idea to further funding.

A second competitive advantage is our dedication to hearing from entrepreneurs who only have an idea. At a time when most angel investors and venture capitalist are becoming more risk-averse, it is a rare find to find an seed investment firm who will listen to a pitch from someone who doesn’t have a prototype or some level of proof of concept. At 3Si, we specialize in serving the client very early on in the idea phase on the business lifecycle.

Lastly, the competitive advantage that distinguishes us the most, is our U.S. Veteran presence on the Management Team of 3Si. Veterans have a unique skillset that transitions to a high probability to achieve mission success on an entrepreneurial venture.

Our Team

One of the major concerns aspiring entrepreneurs have when scheduling a pitch, is they usually like to know ahead of time who they are going to be pitching to. With that being said, I would like to introduce to our “A” Team which is comprised of executives, mentors, retired military officers, and various subject matter experts. The “A” Team is responsible for listening and evaluating oncoming pitches and selecting prospective companies to join our portfolio. Managing Partner - Jason Feimster

I am a self-described serial entrepreneur who is able to take raw ideas and turn them into viable business models. I have successfully launched three (3) startups. I am responsible for the oversight of all services provided to portfolio companies as well as reviewing pitches of prospective companies. Senior Partner - “Hard L” Weinstock

Hard L Excelled over 30 years of military service, first as an enlisted US Marine, then as a commissioned officer in the US Army (military police and military intelligence (MI) commander, staff officer, and inspector general [IG]). Hard L is also the founder of Life.Markers. Hard L is responsible for the oversight of the selection for choosing prospective companies to enter the portfolio.

Investor Relations/Corporate Communications - John Goulding, III

John strengthens client brands and company reputations through strategic messages and plans for investor relations, public relations, and crisis communications.

Executive-in-Residence - Dan Light , MBA

Dan is a veteran entrepreneur who has contributed to one IPO, started four companies and contributed to the expansion of hundreds more.

Engineer-in-Residence - William “Bill” Sadler

Bill is a mathematician and AI Researcher. He is leading the effort to bring the first truly cognitive systems to market. Bill is also the CEO of FnnTEK.

Legal - Adam Cook

Adam Cook is the Founding Attorney at Law Offices of Adam M Cook PLLC. Adam specializes in legal services for startups and small businesses throughout Virginia. 12 years of legal experience in the military, government and private industry.

Pitch Your Startup!

So again, do you have an idea that is going to improve the human condition? If so, now that you know a little about us, we would love to hear your pitch.

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