Companies participating in the High Impact Program represent a diversified portfolio, much like a stock portfolio, that includes "gazelle" or fast growth companies, "renaissance" or companies undergoing revitalization and "enablers" that facilitate fast growth in other companies.
 
 

The Gazelles - Fast growth companies
Characteristics:
	At least four years old
	Annual compounded growth rate of at least 20% over the last four years, starting from a base of $100,000
	At least $1 million in annual revenue for the last three years with a positive operating profit
Typical Business Focus:
Strong management teams Competitive advantage Defensible market position    Job creation

The Renaissance Companies - Established company undergoing change or revitalization.
Characteristics:
	At least fifteen years old
	Have been in a state of rapid growth (at least 10%) within the last four years
	Undergoing change in management or leadership structure, gain of large new client, entry into new market, launch of new product/service, or change in mission or business direction
Require multi-disciplinary, hands-on experience in a short timeframe in the following areas:
Capital acquisition Commercialization Bridge/interim management    Technology

The Enablers - Company that provides a vital product or service that enables other companies to grow at a fast rate.
Characteristics:
	Guidance center or business incubator for entrepreneurial companies and start-ups
	Investment firm of operating businesses
	Technical solution provider
Typical Business Focus:
	Transfer of knowledge and technology in highly competitive industries undergoing rapid change.