Bob Wolters, founding partner of Wolters-Althoff Investments, LLC, is a recovering serial entrepreneur, who now brings his expertise—and funding—to a growing list of portfolio companies who benefit from his battle scars and experience. HOW WAI IS DIFFERENT from other private equity/venture capital firms:• Like other PE or VC firms, WAI is well-funded. The difference is that our funding is family capital. We’re not obligated to please other investors or to raise the next round of funding. We’re on our own schedule and our own dime to fuel the businesses we invest in with the strategic foundation and financial backing toward growth and success. • We’ve been there, done that—so we’re able to be hands-on when necessary. More than just financial capital, we invest intellectually with go-to-market strategy and overall entrepreneurial expertise.• No company left behind—to us, portfolio companies are not assets to own, they’re businesses to grow. And we’re committed to achieving that growth and success in all companies in the portfolio. ARE YOU A GOOD MATCH FOR US?With a focus primarily on food service, Consumer Products, and the medical sector, WAI carefully considers early stage companies who have a saleable business concept. These companies may be too small for private equity, too big for angel investing (and often not glamorous enough to compete for venture capital).A sampling from our current portfolio of companies includes:LumenMD www.lumenmd.comHealthlight www.healthlightllc.comSpecifi www.specifiglobal.comFoodservice Equipment Reports Magazine www.fermag.com Ignitor Labs www.IgnitorLabs.comCereScan www.cerescan.com WHAT I CARE ABOUT:I’m passionate about future generations learning financial literacy and igniting the spark of entrepreneurship. I also believe in giving back through charitable organizations making a difference in people’s lives, including Ronald McDonald House, Leukemia Society, CURE and Autism Speaks.