CFI Corporation
We invest in startups within the EV, green energy, and construction sectors — providing the resources and support needed to build a sustainable future.
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What We Do
CFI Corporation partners with bold entrepreneurs to drive change in the electric vehicle, green energy, and construction industries through strategic investments.
CFI Corporation provides essential financial support to startups in the electric vehicle, green energy, and construction sectors.
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Beyond financial support, CFI Corporation offers strategic guidance and mentorship to help startups navigate the complexities of their industries.
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CFI Corporation connects startups with valuable resources and networks to accelerate their growth and open doors that matter.
Learn moreOur Position
Little Tech is our term for tech startups, as contrasted to Big Tech incumbents.
Little Tech has run independent of politics for our entire careers. But, as the old Soviet joke goes, "You may not be interested in politics, but politics is interested in you."
We believe bad government policies are now the #1 threat to Little Tech.
We believe American technology supremacy, and the critical role that Little Tech startups play in ensuring that supremacy, is a first class political issue on par with any other.
The time has come
to stand up for Little Tech.
Our political efforts as a firm are entirely focused on defending Little Tech. We do not engage in political fights outside of issues directly relevant to Little Tech. But we will fight for Little Tech – for the freedom to research, to invent, to create jobs, to build the future – with all of our resources.
We find there are three kinds of politicians:
We support or oppose politicians regardless of party and regardless of their positions on other issues.
We are in this for the long haul.
The Case for Startups
American technology leadership is the result of a complex system built over the last 150 years that includes our pioneering spirit, our work ethic, our rule of law, our deep capital markets, our higher education system, and long term government investment in scientific research.
But the vanguard of American technology supremacy has always been the startup. From Edison and Ford to Hughes and Lockheed to SpaceX and Tesla, the path to greatness starts in a garage.
A startup is what happens when a plucky group of outcasts and misfits comes together with a dream, ambition, courage, and a particular set of skills – to build something new in the world.
The enormous advantage of any startup is a clean sheet of paper – a single shot to imagine and realize a different and better world.
"We don't care, because we don't have to."
When this cycle is allowed to play out, when big companies can weaponize the government against startups, the result is stagnation and then decline.
The real-world consequences are staggering:
"The path to greatness starts in a garage."
Innovation Drives Growth
The Problem
The anti-startup bias that is increasingly pervasive across the American government is a clear and present threat to the health and vitality of American technology success – and therefore to the American economy, the American military, and the American people.
Why is this happening? In part, explicit decisions. In part, inertial drift. But also because tech startups as an industry do not show up in Washington D.C. and in the political system the way big companies do. As long as this imbalance persists, the war on tech startups and the resulting threat to America will continue.
Therefore the need to politically defend Little Tech.
The Solution
Reversing ruinous policies is just one side of the coin. We can also imagine positive policies that encourage tech startups to flourish – benefiting those startups and their customers, and forcing big incumbents to stay vital and dynamic due to startup competition.
For example:
The glory of a Second American Century is within our reach. Let's grasp it.
Where We Invest
STARTUPS
EVS
CRYPTO
FINTECH
CONSUMER
GAMES
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IPO: WORK
Slack is a real-time messaging, archiving and search tool for modern teams. Slack enables users to port in conversations and links to other work from dozens of other apps so that they can track progress on different projects in one common platform.
IPO: LYFT
Lyft designs, markets, and operates a mobile application that matches drivers with passengers who request rides, and also allows payment through the app. Its services are primarily focused on college, university, and corporate communities.
Acquired By: Facebook
Oculus is a technology company revolutionizing the way people experience video games. The company was founded by Palmer Luckey and veterans of RedOctane, developers of the acclaimed Guitar Hero series and Gaikai, the cloud gaming company.
IPO: OKTA
Okta is a management platform that secures critical resources from cloud to ground for workforce and customers. The Okta Identity Cloud connects and protects employees of many enterprises.
IPO: RBLX
Roblox is a global platform where people come together in real time to connect, create, and express themselves through immersive, interactive shared experiences.
IPO: ABNB
Airbnb is an online community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book accommodations through mobile phones or the internet. They have successfully innovated the hospitality business.
Our Values
We respect the intense struggle of the entrepreneurial process and we know that without the entrepreneurs we have no business. When dealing with entrepreneurs, we always show up on time and we always get back to them timely and with substantive feedback, even if it's bad news.
We have an optimistic view of the future and believe that entrepreneurs, whether they succeed or fail, are working to help us achieve a better future. As a result, we never publicly criticize any entrepreneur or startup.
Our word is our bond. When we make a commitment to a partner, an entrepreneur, a limited partner, or someone in our network, we keep it. Although we have legal agreements, the people who we do business with do not need them, because what we say is what we do.
We tell the truth even if it hurts. When talking to an entrepreneur, an LP, a partner, or each other, we strive to tell the truth. We are open and honest. We do not withhold material information or tell half truths.
We do only first-class business and only in a first-class way
Client Stories
"The mentorship and networking opportunities provided by CFI Corporation have been invaluable. Their team has a deep understanding of the construction sector and has helped us navigate challenges and seize opportunities."
COO, BuildSmart Solutions
"CFI Corporation's support has been instrumental in our growth. From seed funding to mentorship, they have provided us with the resources and connections needed to succeed in the electric vehicle industry. Their dedication to fostering innovation is truly inspiring."
EV Startup Founder
"Partnering with CFI Corporation has been a game-changer for our startup. Their investment and strategic guidance have propelled us to new heights. The team's expertise in green energy and their commitment to sustainability align perfectly with our mission."
CEO, GreenTech Innovations
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