Your Vision,
Our Expertise
Strategic Stage Ventures LLC is a unique investment firm partnering with visionary entrepreneurs who are disrupting Life Sciences, Biosciences, and Healthcare IT in the Midwest.
Build on our process.
Helping companies scale since 2013.
Great people can do great things. We prioritize their vision, passion, and leadership, recognizing that they are the driving force behind our portfolio companies. By fostering a strong relationship, we provide personalized support, mentorship, and resources to empower founders and fuel their success in the dynamic business landscape.
Step 1
A Focus on Strategy and Leadership
The key to effective strategic planning lies in embracing insight, preparedness, and agility,
We advise companies on crafting strategies that excel in rapidly changing environments, helping them anticipate and seize disruptive opportunities that drive long-term value. While traditional strategic planning may suffice in stable and predictable sectors, it is becoming less commonplace as innovation is disrupting at exponential rates. In increasingly turbulent environments, the demand for agile approaches has surged, aligning the pace of planning with that of the ever-changing market dynamics.
In addition to advising on strategy, we offer leadership mentoring, assistance in enhancing your board of directors, and support in building impactful expert advisory boards.
Step 2
Specialized Approach – Strategic Guidance and Mentorship
Our approach is centered around offering guidance and mentorship, customized to your needs. We excel at understanding your unique business from your present status to your future goals and aspirations. Once we have a comprehensive understanding of your business, we collaborate with you to assist, review, and provide expert advice on your strategic plans, implementation steps, and pivotal milestones.
One of the advantages of partnering with us is the extensive network of advisors providing mentorship and guidance at your disposal. Our network comprises accomplished leaders with a wealth of experience in various domains such as but not limited to transactions, marketing, technology, IT, artificial intelligence (AI), data, analytics, digital, life sciences, medical devices, regulatory compliance, quality control, commercialization, funding, media, strategy, leadership, and sales. We are here to provide you with access to invaluable resources that will propel you toward achieving your goals and objectives.
Step 3
Enhanced Support for Financial Resources
Our commitment to your financial growth and capital raise success goes beyond traditional investment. We provide not only essential capital infusion but also access to a broad spectrum of financial resources. In addition to facilitating connections with high-net-worth, angel and venture capital investors, we open doors to non-dilutive capital sources like grant funding, low interest loans and other strategic funding opportunities.
We recognize the perpetual financial demands that startup CEOs often contend with from inception to eventual exit. CEOs frequently spend up to half their time raising capital! We know capital raising can be exhausting and even demoralizing at times. With our comprehensive support, we empower company leadership to concentrate on managing the business, driving growth, fostering innovation, honing leadership skills, perfecting commercialization strategies, and navigating the myriad daily challenges of operating a high-growth, innovative startup.
Step 4
There every step of the way (or A Steadfast Partner on Your Journey)
We actively engage in the company’s journey, providing continuous mentorship and advisory services when needed. Our team supports in problem-solving, decision-making, and seizing new opportunities, fostering a steady trajectory towards success. Our unwavering commitment means that our portfolio companies always have the guidance and support they require to thrive in the ever-evolving business landscape.