Categories
Your EOE category is determined by the best fit for the company you are applying under. You can only apply with one company. If your company does not fit any of the categories, you can submit “Other” on your application, and we will place you in the category most fitting to your business. Changes to categories may occur in order to place all applicants.
- Commercial Construction
- Those companies in the business of construction of a business or venture undertaken with the motive of gaining profit, including places such as restaurants, retail centers, private schools and universities, and sports facilities. Those businesses include general contractors, subcontractors, architectural and engineering firms, etc.
- Consumer & Durable Goods
- Those companies that manufacture, distribute, and/or sell products with a shelf-life measured in years. This category includes companies in the business of logistics and transportation.
- Those companies that are concerned with the science and/or distribution of health care or those sciences involved in the study of living organisms, including biology, microbiology, physiology, biochemistry, and related subjects.
- Hospitality
- Those companies that fall under the umbrella of services – rather than goods – affiliated with lodging, restaurants, travel, tourism, and recreation, etc.
- Private Equity Portfolio Company
- Those companies that are funded through private equity organizations.
- Professional Services
- Those companies that offer services designed to assist individuals or companies manage or improve a specific area of their business. Examples include insurance companies, law, finance, marketing and advertising, and consulting, etc.
- Real Estate
- Those companies in the business of transactional or developing of “real property,” including land along with any permanent improvements attached to it, whether natural or manmade. These businesses include developers, brokers, agents, etc.
- Residential Construction
- Those companies in the business of building structures to be used as a home or residence. Those businesses include builders/contractors, subcontractors, architects, interior designers, painting, raw material supplier, landscaping, etc.
- Tech & E-commerce
- Those companies that manufacture software or hardware, and/or tech services, including app development; and buying/selling products online.
- Up-and-Coming
- Those companies in any of the listed industries with annual sales between $1 million and $1,999,999.
- Those companies in any of the listed industries with annual sales between $1 million and $1,999,999.
Requirements
To qualify for EOE, applicants, co-applicants (if applicable), and the company applied under must meet each of the requirements for their selected category.
Industry Categories
Commercial Construction, Consumer & Durable Goods, Health Care & Life Sciences, Hospitality, Professional Services, Real Estate, Residential Construction, Tech & E-commerce.
- Company Requirements
- Annual sales of at least $2,000,000
- If real estate brokerage or media company: $2,000,000 in earned commission revenue
- Privately owned
- Been in business at least 2 years (in business prior to Jan. 1, 2022)
- Headquarters are in Greater Fort Worth (Tarrant, Parker, Hood, Johnson, Denton, Wise, or Ellis county)
- Annual sales of at least $2,000,000
- Applicant (and Co-applicant, if applicable) Requirements
- Majority shareholder(s) of the company
- Active participant(s) in the leadership of the company and in setting its strategic vision for the future
Up-and-Coming Category
- Company Requirements
- Annual sales between $1,000,000 and $1,999,999
- If real estate brokerage or media company: $1,000,000 and $1,999,999 in earned commission revenue
- Privately owned
- Been in business at least 2 years (in business prior to Jan. 1, 2022)
- Headquarters are in Greater Fort Worth (Tarrant, Parker, Hood, Johnson, Denton, Wise, or Ellis county)
- Annual sales between $1,000,000 and $1,999,999
- Applicant (and Co-applicant, if applicable) Requirements
- Majority shareholder(s) of the company
- Active participant(s) in the leadership of the company and in setting its strategic vision for the future
Private Equity Portfolio Company Category
- Company Requirements
- At least $15,000,000 in capital invested (not just committed) OR at least $2,000,000 in annual sales with at least $20,000,000 in committed capital from a private equity company
- Been in business at least 2 years (in business prior to Jan. 1, 2022)
- Headquarters are in Greater Fort Worth (Tarrant, Parker, Hood, Johnson, Denton, Wise, or Ellis county)
- Applicant (and Co-applicant, if applicable) Requirements
- Founder and/or CEO of the company
- Active participant(s) in the leadership of the company and in setting its strategic vision for the future
- Majority Shareholder(s) of the company’s non-private equity investor (venture capital firm, buyout firm, or holding company) shares
- Ownership minimum 1%
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