Pre-Seed Investment

Understanding the

Pre-Seed Investment

CI invests in businesses that are principally located in Connecticut and are registered with the secretary of state. (You must register prior to receiving our funding.)

Snapshot of Common Characteristics

CI seeks technology-based companies based in Connecticut or willing to move here. We look for innovators in our core areas of expertise: bioscience, IT, clean tech, photonics and advanced materials. While we’re flexible when evaluating a potential partner, we also look for:

Company History

Companies in operation for less than seven years.

Financial Status

Non-recurring revenue from non-grant sources of less than $2 million.

Primary Location

At least 50 percent of employees in Connecticut.

Additional Support

Companies that can meet a 50 percent match requirement.

If you are interested in having CI review your pitch deck/business plan, please fill out the form below.

Pre-seed Investment Pitch Deck/Business Plan Upload

Name(Required)

First Last

Company Name(Required)

What city, state or country is the company located?(Required)

Is the company willing to relocate or expand to Connecticut?(Required)

Yes

No

Name of person who referred you to CI. (If applicable)

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

File(Required)

Max. file size: 50 MB.

funding amount

Up to $150,000 for pre-seed expenses.

We require at least a 50 percent match from private sources.

contact us

Tamyra Davis
tamyra.davis@ctinnovations.com
860.258.7858

additional resources

CTNext

Connecticut Angel Investor Tax Credit

Preparing a business plan