Always on Time, Big Picture
Fund: CMEA Ventures
Posted by Anonymous on 2010-12-21
For years CMEA has been a great resource and firm. Sumeet Jain is a strong partner and honest. My experience with Sumeet has been as a very early-stage founder, in fact we crossed paths before I even had a prototype. His openness to give advice and really listening to a vision has been surprising. Our start-up still isn't big enough to work with CMEA but I would love the opportunity to have a formal relationship with them.
PRIVATE: Members Only (576 Characters)Chaotic but at Least Attentive
Fund: CMEA Ventures
Posted by readyfireaim on 2009-08-15
Meeting started late and one guy showed up just before the end. Made for a somewhat all-over-the-place Q&A as everyone wasn't quite on the same page. No one totally zoned out, which I take to be a good thing. For the most part they asked reasonable questions and expressed decent concerns. The rushed nature of the meeting showed itself when they asked (what I consider to be) a few uninformed questions, however.
PRIVATE: Members Only (756 Characters)One of the Good Guys
Fund: CMEA Ventures
Posted by Anonymous on 2008-08-20
Jim Watson is a world-class advisor who simply "gets it". There's no one I'd rather have on my Board than him.
PRIVATE: Members Only (133 Characters)Solid Citizens
Fund: CMEA Ventures
Posted by mammasboy on 2008-03-03
They do what they say they are going to. They don't lie, they don't cheat, and they don't steal. They think big, and long term. What more could you ask for"
If all VC's were like CMEA, then there would be no need for www.thefunded.com.
PRIVATE: Members OnlyCmea is Terrific
Fund: CMEA Ventures
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-11-11
Terrific venture fund. They understand the importance of people and relationships, invest for the long-term and look out for the management and employees. Work very hard on behalf of their companies and are committed to building each business into a great company. They have great experience and contacts in the materials, energy and cleantech space. I would definitely work with them again.
PRIVATE: Members Only (570 Characters)Jim Hornthal
Fund: CMEA Ventures
Posted by ceobythebay on 2007-09-24
Jim Hornthal is a Venture Partner at CMEA and is a talented, connected and high-octane guy. CMEA did not invest in my company but Jim is involved. He always says it as he sees it, respects managers, follows up on everything he says he will and works his rolodex as much as anyone I've ever met on the behalf of others. You'd be fortunate to get Jim involved in your company in any way.
PRIVATE: Members OnlyTerrific Small Firm
Fund: CMEA Ventures
Posted by objex on 2007-04-03
May not have a brand yet, but excellent to work with. No nonsense. Straight shooters. Fair terms.
PRIVATE: Members Only (301 Characters)Outstanding Firm
Fund: CMEA Ventures
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-03-17
May just be the best venture firm I've ever worked with. Smart, collaborative, and clearly committed to building each business, not just their portfolio.
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