Proposals for the establishment of pools of funds under paragraph (b) of Section 810-20 of this Act shall be submitted on a form, contain the information, and be accompanied by a fee as prescribed by the Authority. The Authority shall not enter into any agreement or contract under paragraph (b) of Section 810-20 of this Act unless the agreement or contract provides that the pool of funds will be invested in an enterprise only if the manager finds all of the following:
     (a) The enterprise has a reasonable chance of success.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 3501/810-30

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

     (b) The technology, product, process, or invention for which the investment is being made is feasible and has the potential to achieve commercial success.
     (c) The enterprise has the potential to create substantial employment within the State.
     (d) The entrepreneur, investors, shareholders, or founders of the enterprise have made or are obligated to make a substantial commitment of time and funds to the enterprise.
     (e) The possible gains in the investment are at least commensurable with the risk of loss and there is a reasonable possibility that the investors, including the Authority, will recoup their investment within 10 years after the investment, through the receipt of interest, dividends, capital gains, or other distributions of profit or royalties.
     (f) The enterprise shall have made binding commitments for adequate reporting of and access to financing data of the enterprise.