Our Solicitation Process
S T E P S I N T H E P R O C E S S :
1. Initial Introduction
and Conversation
2. Execute Non-Disclosure
Agreements
3. Discovery Phase:
Prospective Portfolio Companies
should be ready to discuss and
document
• Problem you aim to solve
• Share proof your solution
works and potential customers
indicate strong interest • Market size • Potential sales channels or
other ways to take to a large
market • Patent information • 3 year Pro Forma financials
6. Minnetonka Labs Deliverables • Engineering documents • Blueprints • Material selection and descriptions • 11 X 4 System 11 prototypes across 4 phases — 1X: Does it work? — 2X: Enhancements plus destruction test — 3X: Working prototypes for field testing — 5X: Final versions – pre-manufacturing • Bid-Ready Manufacturing Specs
- 4. Economic Structure Options • Success Share Option
6. Minnetonka Labs Deliverables • Engineering documents • Blueprints • Material selection and descriptions • 11 X 4 System 11 prototypes across 4 phases — 1X: Does it work? — 2X: Enhancements plus destruction test — 3X: Working prototypes for field testing — 5X: Final versions – pre-manufacturing • Bid-Ready Manufacturing Specs
- • Go-to-Market selection
- and strategy
- • Value Proposition development
Areas of Expertise:
- Product Design
- Engineering
- Prototype Development
- Go-To-Market Strategy
- Market Testing
- Manufacturing Readiness
Why Trust Us?
A Unique Investment Model NO up front cost for good matches, just a back end success fee.
60 Plus Years Experience Product Design, Engineering, Manufacturing and Go-To-Market knowledge.
Made in the USA Proud of absolutely no off-shoring. EVER. We believe in a strong U.S. based manufacturing economy.
What successful clients are saying:
★★★★★
Working with Gene and his team was a fantastic experience. They are extremely innovative in their thinking and incredibly fun to work with! – Dan L.
★★★★★
Minnetonka Labs! A great concept that's long over due. Their willingness to invest their resources up front to help companies get to market is a game changer. – Todd M.