ArgoEarly Ventures

A new way to
bridge the valley of death

Early stage funding is typically a formidable challenge for entrepreneurs and startups. At this crucial juncture, when innovative ideas and products are in their infancy, securing financial support can be a daunting task. Investors and financial institutions are risk-averse by their nature, and the lack of a proven track record or tangible market success makes it hard to convince them of the potential for a groundbreaking concept. The uncertainty surrounding the viability of a product or service at this stage will often deter potential backers.

Entrepreneurs often find themselves in a catch-22 situation, needing funds to develop and prove their concept but struggling to obtain those funds without prior validation. Despite these obstacles, early stage funding is pivotal for innovation and economic growth, making it essential to seek out creative funding sources, pitch compelling business plans, and persevere through the challenges to turn innovative ideas into successful ventures.

There’s a need for new funding models.

While traditional funding sources like venture capital, angel investors, and bank loans remain important, there are reasons why exploring new funding approaches can be beneficial.

Access to Diverse Capital Sources: New funding methods can provide entrepreneurs with access to a broader range of capital sources, to include crowdfunding, corporate partnerships, government grants, and partnerships with accelerators. These options can be especially valuable for ventures that may not fit the typical investment profile.
Reducing Risk Aversion: Traditional investors typically seek proven business models and quick returns, which can stifle innovation. New funding models, including impact investing and patient capital, may be more open to earlier, long-term projects.
Filling Funding Gaps: Many early stage ventures, particularly those focused on social impact or deep tech, struggle to secure traditional funding. Alternative models can help fill these funding gaps and support ventures that have the potential for significant societal benefits.
Global Access: Digital platforms and blockchain technology have enhanced global access to capital, allowing entrepreneurs to seek investment from a worldwide pool of investors, potentially increasing their chances of success.
Diversifying the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: New funding models can encourage diversity and inclusion in entrepreneurship by providing opportunities to underrepresented groups who may have limited access to traditional funding.

ArgoEarly Ventures helps overcome this quandary by leading early ventures into existence, making use of its global network of experts, managers and funding sources to source early stage funding, provide critical early stage expertise, and position for future funding rounds by later investors and corporate partners. By partnering with university tech transfer offices, research campuses, individual researchers and startup founders, ArgoEarly focuses on Phase 0 to Phase 2 funding opportunities, with a heavy emphasis on acquiring non-dilutive external funding during this early proof of concept stage.

While the exact approach is confidential and proprietary, we welcome your interest and the opportunity to discuss further.

Please reach out to speak with our founders about how we can help you achieve your goals.