Tribridge Investor Club
A Tribridge‑led investing community focused on early‑stage technology companies
CLUB OVERVIEW
About the Club
Tribridge Investor Club is a Tribridge‑led investing community focused on early‑stage technology companies. Tribridge operates the club’s process and infrastructure (intake, scheduling, diligence, and—when applicable—SPV execution), while investment evaluation is member‑led and individual members make their own investment decisions.
Tribridge lnvestor Club's mission is to bring together experienced, long-term oriented investors to invest and support early-stage transformative technology companies that create meaningful economic and societal value
CORE INVESTMENT AND OPERATING PRINCIPLES
These principles govern all Tribridge decisions and processes
Early‑stage conviction investing
Focus on early stage (pre‑seed, seed, and Series A) startups, often acting as the first or sole investor.
Coach‑style post‑investment support
Emphasize hands‑on value creation through strategic guidance, operational support, and network access.
Co‑founder mindset and active ownership
Invest where uncertainty is high and valuations are rational, partnering closely with founders rather than acting as passive capital.
Long‑termism and patient capital
Prioritize durable value creation over short‑term outcomes; pursue longer compounding cycles for asymmetric returns.
Professional, active investing with high return objectives
Combine deep domain expertise with disciplined judgment to pursue outsized returns while managing downside risk.
Founder‑friendly lightweight process
Keep the process light and quick for founders; minimize application and preparation burden by requesting only what is essential.
Speed proportional to uncertainty
Decision velocity scales with information quality and conviction level, supported by explicit SLA tiers.
INVESTMENT FOCUS​
Secondary scope
Other technologies with demonstrable business value and potential for societal transformation
Primary sector focus
Health Care Life Science (HCLS), Artificial Intelligence (AI)
DEAL FLOW OVERVIEW
High‑Level Flow
From founder application to closing, every deal follows a structured 9-step process
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Founder application submission
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Screening meeting with founders and club members
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Member interest capture immediately after the screening meeting
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Member interest capture immediately after the screening meeting
05
Committee go / no-go to diligence within 24 hours
06
Diligence group formation + kickoff; assign lead and workstreams
07
Diligence execution; review data room materials, run workstreams, and hold founder deep-dive Q&A meeting
08
Diligence group go / no-go — recommendation + memo; open member commitment window
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SPV formation, allocation, and closing
SLA MAPPING
~6 weeks
Normal process
From qualified submission to close
~2 weeks
Expedited process
For time‑sensitive or high‑conviction opportunities
~2 days
Extremely urgent co‑investment
For co‑investment situations with trusted leads
Investment model: Member‑led decision‑making with SPV‑based execution by default; direct investing permitted by exception
ROLES
How We Operate
This runbook uses three primary roles: the Club Committee, the Club Operational Manager, and the deal‑specific Deal Diligence Group.
Club Committee
Composition
Tribridge Managing Directors (MDs) and selected club members not belonging to Tribridge, appointed/approved by Committee Chair.
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Committee Chair
The Committee Chair is a Tribridge Managing Director. The Chair convenes Committee meetings and ensures adherence to the club's policies and process.
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Responsibilities
• Owns operating cadence, quality bar, and enforcement of policies
• Final authority on process integrity
• Owns gate decisions: go / no-go
• Assigns the Committee reviewer for prescreen
• Approves process exceptions; resolves escalations
Club Operational Manager
The Club Operational Manager is responsible for day‑to‑day execution of the club's operating workflow (staffed by Tribridge).
• Manages intake and qualification; maintains pipeline stages
• Coordinates founder communications, scheduling, and meeting logistics
• Manages member recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and events
• Manages membership dues, vendor payments, document retention, and SPV setup/administration
Deal Diligence Group
The Deal Diligence Group forms per deal from members who opt in after the screening meeting, once the Committee approves the diligence gate within 24 hours.
• Owns due diligence execution for the deal
• Selects a diligence lead and assigns workstreams
• Reviews data room materials and runs the founder deep‑dive Q&A
• Diligence lead owns the deal through closing
• Produces findings and an investment recommendation + memo
DEAL FLOW OVERVIEW
High‑Level Flow
From founder application to closing, every deal follows a structured 9-step process
Decision | Owner |
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Go / no-go to screening meeting | Committee (reviewer) |
Go / no-go to diligence | Committee |
Diligence scope & leadership | Diligence lead |
Due diligence execution | Deal Diligence Group |
Term negotiation (if applicable) | Diligence lead (with Committee/Club Operational Manager support) |
Go / no-go recommendation + memo | Deal Diligence Group |
SPV setup, formation, and close | Club Operational Manager |
Conflict resolution | Committee Chair (Tribridge MD) |
MEMBERSHIP
Join the Club
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Meets accredited investor criteria defined by SEC
• Willingness to participate in diligence and maintain confidentiality
• Willingness to provide hands-on support to invested startups
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Seasoned entrepreneurs, angel investors, and senior executives with a strong track record in technology and innovation
• Relevant experience in biotech, AI, or technology‑driven businesses
MEMBERSHIP FEES
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First 3 months free
$200/Month
per member. Billed Monthly
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$2,000/Year
per member. Billed Annually (preferred)
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Membership fees support core operations, deal infrastructure, events, and SPV setup.
TYPICAL INVESTMENT CHECK SIZE
$10,000 – $500,000
Individual member check size per deal (varies by deal and member conviction)
INVESTMENT DECISION AND RISK RESPONSIBILITY
Disclaimer: Tribridge provides administrative, operational, and diligence support to club members. Any materials, analyses, discussions, or process support provided by Tribridge are for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice, and do not constitute a recommendation to invest or not invest. Each member is solely responsible for conducting their own independent evaluation and making their own investment decisions. All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. Tribridge does not guarantee investment performance and, under no circumstances, assumes
responsibility or liability for any member's investment profits, losses, or other outcomes.
MINIMUM PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
To maintain active membership status, each member is expected to:
• Invest in at least one Tribridge‑facilitated deal and at least $20,000 per calendar year (individual or via SPV)
• Attend at least 1/3 Tribridge‑organized event per year, including but not limited to: Screening meetings, Prescreen reviews / committee meetings (if committee member), Portfolio or community events