01 Corporate Venture Capital Strategy Venture capital is one of the riskiest asset classes, so it’s essential to develop a thoughtful plan before making investments. We can help you create a corporate VC program positioned to deliver financial and strategic success. Strategy We assist with all aspects of fund strategy, harmonizing corporate objectives with investment strategies to ensure meaningful impact. Alignment We help align the interests of internal and external stakeholders with ongoing two-way communication and feedback. Infrastructure Cerity Partners Ventures can manage all venture infrastructure, including reporting, coordination with legal, back office, valuations, etc.
02 Ongoing Corporate Venture Capital Fund Management Cerity Partners Ventures co-manages the ongoing work of running a venture capital program by implementing best practices that have proven successful since the formation of the first corporate venture capital firms. We take responsibility for organizing the core activities of your corporate venture capital fund or strategic investing program, working closely with your in-house corporate development team. Deal Flow & Diligence Cerity Partners Ventures generates deal flow within your target sectors, stages, and geographies and responds to internally generated leads. Deal Execution Our team performs business due diligence on potential investments, prepares investment committee materials, and manages transactions to closing. Portfolio Management Cerity Partners Ventures can provide oversight on the boards of portfolio companies, assist with commercial transactions, and manage deals to exit.
03 Custom Solutions One size does not fit all when it comes to corporate innovation. Our team is skilled at all aspects of the “build-buy-partner-invest” toolkit and can create a custom offering to meet the strategic needs of your organization, even if you have an existing corporate venture capital program. Advisory Support We can extend the capabilities of your in-house corporate venture team by providing targeted co-investment opportunities, investment committee support, access to training & best practices, and more. Sector Deep Dives We work with clients to conduct exhaustive research into topics of interest by mapping the landscape, speaking to dozens of startups, and providing recommendations for how the corporation can engage. M&A as a Service The same pipeline of venture capital investment opportunities may also be relevant as potential acquisitions. We offer M&A support as a stand-alone service, or in combination with CVC funds. Benchmarking Cerity Partners Ventures can help align your corporate venture effort with industry standards, comparing your program to 80+ best practices to help ensure the longevity and impact of your CVC.