Equity Co-Investment
Capital provided by MTC in exchange for stock ownership or equity interest in a technology startup, contingent upon a matching private lead investor.
Matching Capital Ratio
The private dollar co-investment required alongside MTC awards. IDEA Fund equity venture investments require a third-party dollar-for-dollar matching private co-investment from angel investors or venture funds.
Convertible Debt Note
A short-term loan instrument that converts into equity stock during a future qualified equity financing round.
Ecosystem Grant (MOBEC)
Non-dilutive grant funding awarded to non-profit entrepreneurship support organizations, incubators, and accelerators.
SSBCI 2.0
State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0 — Federal Treasury program providing $95M in capital allocated to Missouri for venture co-investment and loan participation.
Due Diligence
MTC's formal review of a startup's legal structure, intellectual property, financial records, and private co-investor terms prior to capital disbursement.