INVESTMENT STRATEGY

Aztec invests in early-stage technology companies requiring hands-on business partners in order to achieve the next level of performance. Aztec may also consider investments in start-ups and underperforming companies that require an operational or financial restructuring to unlock the intrinsic value of the enterprise.

Aztec is committed to creating value without subjecting its capital to undue risk. To accomplish this goal, the firm approaches the investment process in a disciplined manner placing great emphasis on the full application of the knowledge and experience of its professional resources. While many factors determine our investment decisions, the following four critical ingredients must be present:

Passionate and pragmatic people with whom we can build productive partnerships.

Large market opportunities with a clear customer need.

Unique and innovative technology that provides competitive positioning to secure market leadership.

Focused and capital-efficient business model.

Aztec also considers the following factors:

• Minority Owned - Businesses that are 51% or more minority or woman-owned.
• Geographic Focus - Business that are domiciled and primarily engaged in the Northeast.
• Management - Businesses that have an experienced entrepreneur and/or a strong senior management team.
• Management's reputation should be strong and favorable.
• Investment Size - Businesses that are seeking equity early-stage capital, including mezzanine or debt financing.
• Growth Potential - Businesses that provide prospects for rapid growth - either internally or through acquisitions.
• Competitive Position - Businesses that provide an opportunity to build a sustainable competitive advantage through a unique market position, product offering, distribution channel or strong brand awareness. Favorable positioning should be evident through attractive profit margins.
• Industry - Businesses across a range of industries relating to green technology.