Networking LAB
Welcome to the LAB.
Find out how we can connect you.
Beyond Capital: The Power of a Curated Introduction
Networking LAB is FinStrat Management’s value-add introductions program, built on the belief that the right introduction at the right time can be more valuable than any check. This isn’t about aimless networking, it’s about making meaningful connections that link clients, partners, and friends of the firm with the exact people who can help solve their most pressing challenges and unlock their next stage of growth.
How the Networking LAB Works for Founders
Our partnership begins with a deep dive into your business needs. As a startup networking platform, Networking LAB focuses on facilitating targeted introductions across our entire ecosystem based on your goals.
Learn from Seasoned Mentors
Need advice on scaling your sales team or navigating a complex technical problem? Through our curated founder network, we connect you with seasoned operators and executives who have successfully navigated the same path.
Accelerate with Strategic Customers
We help open doors by introducing you to a curated list of potential marquee customers and design partners within our network who can provide invaluable feedback and early revenue.
Build with Key Partners
Whether you need a channel partner to expand your reach or a technology partner to enhance your product, we support strategic startup introductions to trusted organizations aligned for mutual success.
How the Networking LAB Works for Investors
Our partnership begins with a deep dive into your investment criteria. Through founder investor networking, we facilitate targeted introductions to founders and co-investment opportunities across our ecosystem based on your thesis.
Learn about Deal Flow
Need more investable ideas and opportunities? As generalist investors, we maintain relationships with a venture-backed founder network spanning industries and geographies, giving you visibility into high-quality deal flow.
Allocate Capital through Co-Investments
We tend to lead and syndicate rounds and are always open to co-investing with partners who value investor-led networking and share our founder-first approach.
Broker Introductions that Support Your Portfolio Companies
All portfolio companies need some assistance whether that be in the form of accounting & finance or other areas where we have operational expertise. We don’t just support our own clients, we believe in support second-degree connections as well to bolster your networking efforts.
A Proactive, Not Reactive, Approach
The Networking LAB is a core part of our founder-first philosophy. We are constantly seeking out opportunities to make connections on your behalf. We believe it is our responsibility to leverage our network to give you a decisive, competitive advantage.
Ready to see how our network can fuel your growth?
Fill out the form below and discover how FinStrat Management’s unique combination of investment expertise, operational excellence, and network connections can accelerate your company’s growth while providing the strategic guidance you need to succeed.
Join the FinStrat Network
Participating in the Networking LAB grants you two benefits with no obligation or cost.
- Get insights on startup finance, market trends, and the latest from the FinStrat braintrust delivered to your inbox via our monthly newsletter.
- Creation of a company profile in our Networking LAB to begin the process of both giving and receiving value-add introductions from our network.
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