ABOUT THE FORGE INDEPENDENT SPONSOR ECOSYSTEM
Overview of ecosystem here. Forge is constantly building relationships with investors, business owners, service providers, as well as independent sponsors within the Houston area.... Something about building a network and how it creates better matches. Include info about partnering with Forge helps in go faster and reduce risk. Potentially include info on why Houston is a good place for this.
Independent Sponsors
All independent sponsors are screened and vetted. They have opportunities to partner with business owners, perhaps working with them for a time before a transition occurs.
Business Owners
Business owners meet other business owners thinking about transitions, service providers, investors, and independent sponsors to help grow their businesses and ultimately transition to new ownership.
Investors
Investors have the opportunity to get to know independent sponsors and gain comfort with their background, skill set, and fit with the business they are considering investing in.
Service Providers
Service providers large and small expand their client base through concentrated interactions with business owners and independent sponsors who are actively in need of services.
Forge resources including legal counsel, tax, due diligence providers, etc.
Lists, brokers and bankers who have worked with us, and networks bringing proprietary opportunities
Legitimacy in the bidding process and trust from sellers and brokers that capital can be raised
Substantially de-risk the process and investment with guidance throughout the process
Our curated investor list to focus on investors that are more likely to participate
Share diligence, legal costs and dead deal costs with Forge approved providers
FORGE LAUNCHPAD PROCESS
PROCESS GRAPHIC?
APPLY TO BECOME A FORGE INDEPENDENT SPONSOR
Do we need an overview of any requirements? Sponsors must be willing to search full time and commit personal capital. All members of the ecosystem take a Myers Briggs test to evaluate skill set and industry fit to aid in alignment.