David Evanson

ARKequity invests in both public and private companies without restriction to industry or geography. The firm tends to focus on early-stage growth equity investments in companies in the technology and financial sectors. They also invest in the healthcare and gaming industries. Their investment selection process looks for companies with sound fundamentals, economic value and practical valuation. ARKequity targets companies with well-developed products and services that are beyond the concept stage and that are based on proven science or market demand. They invest in proprietary positions derived from intellectual property, brand franchise or marketing advantage. The firm is also interested in companies that are upgrading technology, creating new business models on the Web, energizing change in healthcare or forcing status quo in communications. Companies should have strong management teams, strong market positions and sustainable competitive advantages. ARKequity has the ability to source appropriate follow-on funding for anticipated growth.

Sentiero Ventures seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early-stage capital requirements.