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A sample of recent work across climate investing, startup fundraising, and industry research.

Climate Venture Fund Investing

Family Office

Challenge

Family office leadership wanted greater exposure to private-market climate tech innovation but had no dedicated investment strategy, infrastructure, sourcing pipeline, or diligence process in place.

Approach

Worked with the Principal to build the full stack of climate venture investing infrastructure over an 18-month engagement. Delivered an investment thesis, fund manager pipeline, due diligence process, and reporting framework. Carried nine fund investments from sourcing through close.

Result

A fully operational climate venture investment program, with nine fund commitments carried from sourcing through close and reporting infrastructure in place to track performance and impact going forward.

Startup Fundraising and Strategy

Seed-Stage Marine Biotech Company

Challenge

A small team needed to move quickly to bring a seed round to market but lacked a complete, investor-ready set of fundraising materials, investor pipeline, and go-to-market strategy.

Approach

Built out the company's full seed-round data room in one month: pitch deck, team bios, a market feasibility study, a financial model, and a commercialization strategy. Developed a targeted pipeline of investors and grant opportunities.

Result

A complete, investor-ready fundraising package delivered, positioning the company to launch its raise without delay. Accompanied by stage-based capital formation and business development strategies.

Blue Economy Market Research

Maine Aquaculture Association — Maine Seaweed Benchmarking Report

Challenge

The Maine seaweed industry lacked reliable, farm-level economic data to benchmark performance or guide future development.

Approach

Surveyed over 85% of Maine's seaweed producers on farm-level economics, then aggregated and analyzed the data to calculate 28 industry benchmarks across production, yield, price, and profitability. Co-authored a full report contextualizing the results within the broader Maine aquaculture industry, along with recommendations for future development.

Result

The Maine Seaweed Benchmarking Report, giving the industry its first data-driven benchmarks and a roadmap for future growth. Presented to key industry, policy, and R&D stakeholders.

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