From Seed‑stage risk to Series A valuation
Representative journeys shown below. We focus on the transformation, not just the grant win.
DiagnosticAI — Healthtech
Challenge
Clinical validation pre‑raise
Strategy
NIH Omnibus + NSF Phase I
Result
NIH Phase II $2.1M → $15M Series A
“The NIH grant changed investor conversations. We became fundable.”
DefenseAI Systems — Dual‑Use
Challenge
First customer, long sales cycles
Strategy
DoD SBIR via DSIP with Phase III plan
Result
$2.2M SBIR → $20M Phase III
“They structured Phase I/II with transition in mind.”
GridPower — Cleantech
Challenge
Capital‑intensive R&D
Strategy
NSF + IRAP + SR&ED
Result
$4.9M non‑dilutive → $25M Series A
“We raised from a position of strength.”
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