Frequently Asked
Questions
How can a company that
can't get US funding obtain funding to do international projects where
management has no experience?
A consortium of companies
AIP provides the necessary
expertise and in selected situations the collateral in combination with your
existing collateral. In some cases, we may use our collateral exclusively, if
your product is in high demand in the target market.
AIP in conjunction with the CCC comprises an
investor group of global companies diverse in size and products, best described
as small enterprises. We specialize in innovative methods of creative financing
for projects in countries that seek trade with the US but lack the funds or
credit to do so.
Question: Can an
applicant get funding for solutions to domestic problems?
If your company is selected for transactional trade
projects, you may need domestic infrastructure support in order to produce
the item for trade. AIP will arrange solutions for these funds for Capricorn Canopy Consortium (CCC)
members.
If we know nothing about international trade, we
would rather not become involved and concentrate strictly in the domestic area
where we're comfortable. Can we still obtain funding with
AIP/CCC?
No.
Question:
Why?
AIP's mission is to
address the unfavorable trade imbalance locking up the US at this time.
This
imbalance in favor of other countries is currently $25+ billion and growing. The advantages
in the financing that AIP arranges are basically driven by the necessary solution
to this problem. AIP looks for strong-minded, courageous and able
entrepreneurs with going concerns who are willing to accept the challenges
associated with any business venture in search of profits on a moral and ethical
basis.
The beauty and power of a consortium
pact of companies is to achieve the power to penetrate developing and developed
markets (heretofore the province of large corporations), and this creates a functional
jewel.
AIP has operated successfully since 1960 and has built a global track record. It is listed in all major government agencies
around the world--including China, Africa, and the NIS countries (newly independent
states of Eastern Europe). Our present focus is primarily Korea (#3 economic
powerhouse in the world), East Africa and
China.
CAPRICORN CANOPY
CONSORTIUM
Functions as an
incubator for emerging companies in varying stages of development or
redevelopment. If you're perfecting technologies for new or older markets,
forced to reorganize or restructure but
need protection and support while growing, the CCC provides a defensive,
nourishing apparatus in which troubled companies can recover and
thrive.
Since most small or weakened companies can't get financing at
the right time, or thus seize their share of markets to increase sales, business
failures can result. The CCC attempts to create propitious circumstances for such
companies on a selected basis. The CCC combines traditional term loan and
equity capital financing for member companies with established earnings and
strong growth potential but lacking the necessary owner equity or asset security
to obtain the financing needed.
The CCC will evaluate all applications,
looking for well-rounded management and a substantial level of financial
commitment by major shareholders committed to the growth and development over the long term, especially the development of export markets and
foreign projects.
As a member company, a favorable interest rate will be
charged plus royalty on sales reflecting company growth. Repayment is worked out
according to a flexible schedule. This quasi-equity funding is a unique method
of providing capital for developing projects without member companies giving up
control or diluting ownership.
Other principal services are available such
as loan guarantees, insurance and funding for international projects,
counseling, training, planning.
There are membership fees. Acceptance is determined by the
Board of Directors.
AIP/CCC can see you through difficult
situations.
Contact:
R T Worthington,
Project Manager
212.873.2409
