Introduction
Because of the strong shared insights developed with its ecosystem and and its thought leadership, the Thruline Networks team develops a solid understanding of the specific areas in each of the six identified categories of waste where the market that requires innovation. The team then prioritizes each of the areas of opportunity and evaluates a large number of companies trying to solve the challenge presented. As the investment arm of the firm, the studio works in two ways. First, the studio leverages in-house investment advisory programs that reduce risk and facilitate investors taking advantage of unique insights to add value through direct investment in the companies solving these problems. Second, when the team identifies gaps in the value chain that are not sufficiently being served, the group launches companies to address the need.
Service - Impact Venture Studio - Detailed Service Description
(“Filling market gaps with new and innovative companies”)
We taks insights from all of the business activities of the team and the ecosystem to identify unique opportunities to build new and/or grow existing companies by providing a broad range of services. To support the activities of the venture studio, Thruline Networks has created 3 financial products that serve the studio companies.
Product #1 - Impact Founder Sherpa
Who
- Early stage companies with existing product or service traction needing a seed or bridge round
What
- Small investment in the lead round of the bridge to support the company, conduct intensive diligence and address major internal challenges
What the solution looks like:
- Standard package with modular customizations
- Flexible, stage-specific compensation plans
How does the solution work:
- 1-2 month engagement
- Initial consultation
- Diligence & investment
- Implement change and support growth
Product 2 - Thruline SPV
Who
- Early stage companies with existing product or service traction needing a Series A
What
- Co-lead a syndicated investment in partnership with our trusted investors
What the solution looks like:
- Standard package with modular customizations
- Flexible, stage-specific compensation plans
How does the solution work:
- 1-2 month engagement
- Initial consultation
- Diligence & investment
- Structure terms
- Support capital pursuit strategy and investment negotiations
Product 3 - Thruline Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
Who
- Patient Capital - Family Offices and Ultra-High Net Worth Individuals etc. seeking to support the development of an ecosystem for mutual benefit
What
- Charitable grants for research, innovation prizes, nonprofit programs etc.
What the solution looks like:
- Broad range of options that allow for capital gains to contribute to the de-risking of a company or a market
How does the solution work:
- 1-2 month engagement
- Initial consultation
- Diligence & investment
- Structure terms
- Develop and implement capital deployment strategy and investment negotiations
Other Programs
Through a variety of owned media assets, the Thruline team regularly researches and discusses trends, priorities and opportunities in impact, sustainability / regeneration, policy and finance. With a focus on topics that include biodiversity preservation, circular economy, sustainability, climate technology, resilient infrastructure and other inputs to the UN SDGs and Planetary Boundaries, the Thruline team leads in new knowledge creation and helps clients and investors to develop their own thought leadership for market positioning and brand differentiation.
Our Growth & Impact Advisory Services are designed to help organizations drive positive impact while achieving sustainable growth. Our team of experienced advisors can provide insights and guidance on business growth, capital access strategy, impact advisory, and financial advisory with a primary focus on clients in the areas of resilient infrastructure, climate change, food security, circularity/waste to value, and improved health.
Thruline Networks is an impact venture studio that takes a living systems approach to building resilient solutions to sticky global problems. Driven by the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and the Planetary Boundaries as guiding frameworks, the firm focuses ClimateTech companies solving challenges primarily in circularity and waste to value.