The group consists of some 40 individual investors, including active and retired entrepreneurs, executives, industrial and academic scientists and engineers, who participate in any given project based on their interests and perception of risk/reward. FCP's "sweet spot" for investment is $250,000-750,000, and they focus on industrial products and services, avoiding consumer or fashion businesses. As an adviser to any company they invest in, FCP provides board representation, financing strategy, and advice on building the management team and business and personnel problems.