Recently, we hosted our third Fund One Annual Meeting, themed "Unlock Your Multiple."

As we move later into the deployment phase of the fund, we're balancing the prioritization of scale and sustainability.

Both factors—scale and sustainability—influence your exit multiple, and one matters even more for founders who want to achieve personal wealth through their company's growth.

The 18 portfolio companies within Fund One have amassed more than $14M in revenue. That's an impressive number but can be deceptive. Revenue is a great signal, but the end game is reaching consistent profitability.

That's where our sights are set moving forward. It's good for everyone's bottom line, and mental health, if we're all being honest!

Curious about how partnership with Proven through a debt equity investment fits into your plan? Check out our Debt Equity Calculator to run the math.