WWC differentiates itself as a source of capital that understands the needs of growth stage investments. We define growth stage as the phase in a company’s development when it has been successful in introducing a product to a market and demonstrating there is interest in the product from its customers, but the dimensions of the market are still in question and the company’s products need further development. Capital is frequently needed at this stage and WWC stands ready to help with the capital and other needs as required.

WWC generally does not invest in the following:

• Companies that are in the start-up phase of development
• Companies that have not achieved $1 million of sales volume
• Companies that require large amounts of capital to achieve a positive cash flow
• Industry sectors that are outside our knowledge level including biotechnology, semiconductors, and materials research.