EVALUATION PROCESS

Triathlon uses a proven four-step evaluation process to select investment opportunities where our involvement can greatly impact the company .s success and generate greater returns for our investors.

Screening Phase

The Triathlon Partner Team screens all proposals and plans to pinpoint those technologies and companies most likely to play critical roles in advancing human healthcare.

Evaluation Phase

The most promising companies are invited to meet with us. The Team evaluates the vision, facts and data of each prospect .s presentation.

Due Diligence Phase

At this stage the Team begins an in-depth evaluation of the technology, market, and the management team. The goal of this process is not just to gather and analyze facts and data, but to verify and refine the business vision and define the requirements and milestones necessary for achieving it. This due diligence process involves strong participation by the entire Triathlon team, as well as outside experts.

Investment Phase

A decision to invest will requires syndication. It is anticipated that Triathlon will lead most early stage company financings in which it participates and will follow in some of our expansion stage investments. In either instance, the syndication should be broad and strong enough to lead the company through anticipated future equity financing requirements. As part of the initial investment in an early stage company, whether led by Triathlon or not, Triathlon generally will require a seat on the Board of Directors to insure close oversight of the business and to assist the portfolio. In later stage financings Triathlon will assume a board seat or, at a minimum, become a board observer.