Foundation Ventures - Investment Banking

Venture Capital Financing
We assist life science companies in obtaining financing from the venture capital community. Typically, we focus on companies looking to raise $5 to $50 million.

Benefits to using Foundation Ventures for Entrepreneurs

Strong industry relationships. Our strong relationships within the venture capital community allow us to quickly access the appropriate decision makers within each venture capital fund. This allows us to very quickly determine the market’s perception of a company and thereby allowing us to make any necessary adjustments that will increase the likelihood of a successful transaction.
Significant market knowledge. We have real-time, intimate knowledge of the current venture capital marketplace as well as a keen understanding of the factors that drive venture capital investment. We apply this knowledge to each of our financing assignments ensuring that the transaction is completed on the best available terms with the most appropriate venture capital partners.
Focus and attention. Our experience and knowledge of the venture financing process ensures that your financing will be as quick and effective as possible. Our understanding of the venture capital marketplace will ensure that you are fully prepared to present your company most effectively, resulting in the highest likelihood of success.
Raising capital, particularly from institutional sources, can be an extremely time and resource consuming process. Foundation Ventures assumes this responsibility and applies its proprietary methodology to this process, allowing you and your management team to focus on operating your business.

Benefits to using Foundation Ventures for Venture Capital Funds

We provide quality deal flow. We only take on clients that meet our highest standards for quality. In addition, we pay attention to your feedback will only present you with opportunities that match your investment criteria.

We save you time. Our proprietary methodology of marketing transactions has been designed with the needs of venture capital firms in mind. Each of our clients completes a rigorous process prior to the start of marketing. This process ensures that all information and due diligence material is as complete and accessible as possible. In addition, we facilitate all interaction with our clients to ensure a smooth and efficient process. Finally, all of our professionals possess in-depth knowledge of the markets and industries we serve and always maintain the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
We support your existing investments. When you are invested in a company that needs a follow-on round of financing, we can take over the management and marketing of the transaction, freeing you from the time and effort needed to secure the financing. Likewise, if you have a non performing asset that you would like to exit, we have the ability to efficiently run an auction process in order to return as much of your invested capital as possible.
We bring additional investment capital into your investments. When you are leading a transaction, we can identify the syndicate investors, manage the process and secure the financing.

Mergers and Aquisitions

In an acquisition or sale of a company we believe that there is no substitute for an advisor with in-depth knowledge of the clientís industry. We represent both buyers and sellers of Life Sciences companies. Foundation Ventures has the ability to identify the most qualified and likely parties to complete a successful transaction. Our professionals use this proprietary knowledge to negotiate the most favorable terms for our clients.