Village Ventures Case Solution

As Highway 12 is an early-stage, multi-sector fund with $27 million under management. It’s very, very local—the money it raised was local (its cornerstone investor was University of Idaho), the partners include an Idaho native, and its deals are local. Because it is very difficult for a nearly–stage firm with three general partners to have deep domain expertise in multiple sectors, the Village Ventures network is vital for sharing information. It is noteworthy that Village Ventures provides help throughout the investment process: due diligence assistance in making a deal; access to corporate partners, other venture capitalists, and potential employees during the company’s growth; and access to bankers and potential acquirers at exit.