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At Pillar VC we're experts at supporting and spinning out academic research into the next generation of big, lasting tech companies.

How we do it

Support

We've built a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to provide our university spinouts with the tools, support, and resources they need to thrive.

Benefit

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Dilligence & Customer Discovery

Our support begins with diligence and customer discovery. University spinouts are introduced to our Co-founder Companies, our portfolio companies, and potential prospects from our extensive network, providing a strong foundation for growth and partnerships.

Syndicate Recruitment

We actively recruit syndicates and angels, helping to build a robust and supportive investment network for our spinouts. We have active relationships with some of the biggest names in VC [LIST]

Licencing, IP, and Structuring

We help with budgeting, organizational needs, and even negotiate with university tech licensing offices. Our goal is to ensure that your spinout is structured for success from the very beginning.

Recruiting

Building the right team is critical, and we leverage our extensive network to help our portfolio companies recruit key roles such as CEOs, VP Engineering, and COOs. We believe in putting the right people in the right places to drive growth and innovation.

Customer Relationships

We host a monthly meetup with customer targets at Pillar HQ, providing an opportunity for our spinouts to engage directly with their potential market.