Entrepreneurs can differentiate ICG from other funding sources because of the guidance and counsel of our management team and the networking opportunities available among our partner companies and industry partners. ICG’s goal is to build and capture such value through continued ownership (in private and public companies), IPOs and, when appropriate, strategic sales. Unlike funds with definitive investment horizons, ICG approaches the relationship with its partner companies with a patient view of the path to liquidity. We understand that building and realizing value takes time, and we are highly instrumental in helping our partner companies create value and evaluate exit strategies at the appropriate time.

Strategic and operational guidance:
Prior to joining ICG, most managing directors were operators and/or entrepreneurs in the technology sector. With over ten years of experience in the on-demand internet software space exclusively, ICG has learned and applied the hard lessons of the technology downturn to help many of our Core partner companies not just survive, but in many cases, flourish.

We apply our perspective, experience and insight to help our partner companies implement operating and strategic initiatives that will build their businesses. From market definition and product development to strategic capital expenditures, add-on acquisitions and exit opportunities, the ICG team helps management identify appropriate strategies to create incremental value.

From an operational perspective, we can help companies implement best practices regarding product development, sales, marketing, finance and legal issues. Additionally, we are instrumental in building and strengthening management teams, as our vast network of senior executives and recruiters in the technology industry casts a wide net in the search for talented executives. We also lend important expertise in creating appropriate management incentives and providing supplemental management support, including temporarily staffing CEO and CFO seats when necessary.