Most medium and large venture funds find it hard to justify investments under $5 million. Pacifica specializes in making investments in the range of $1 million to $1.5 million in specific areas of information technology and materials science. But entrepreneurs often need more than capital - they need guidance and assistance in growing their business. Such mentoring can make the difference between failure and success for early stage ventures.

Pacifica team members have run P&L's for companies large and small. We've enjoyed successes, and we've learned from our mistakes. And while we assume that you know your business better than we do, we are available to you as a resource. We are generally active board members, available for more hands-on participation, if needed.

	Pacifica brings a unique approach to interacting with the entrepreneur:
		It's personal. Investment evaluation and due diligence are done by the managing directors themselves, not interns or associates. This ensures rapid, senior-level assessment of investment opportunities.
		It's leveraged. Our functional expertise is brought to bear to enhance the position of a promising company throughout the duration of our involvement, including during the evaluation phase itself - in the form of strategic advice or recruiting.
		It's selective. We're discriminating investors - funding only a limited number of companies each year, so we can devote the maximum amount of time to helping you with your business.
		It's connected. Our deep connections in corporate Japan can help you with introductions and entry strategies in that market. Having a Japanese "angle" in your plan is not a pre-requisite for us to fund your company, just a value-add that we can provide.