Helping build a scalable future
Investment Thesis Development
Investment in the service of innovation
Startup Due Diligence and strategic research
THE PROBLEM
The retailer was looking for ways to defend their business model and extend their innovation efforts. They had never invested in a startup, and all of their growth was organic store growth.
THEY NEEDED
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A strategy for investing
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Processes for evaluating and managing opportunities
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Support for startup scouting, due diligence, and deal reviews.
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Strategic support for research and pilot execution.
THE SOLUTION
The company engaged ID8 to provide support across numerous efforts including the development of an emerging innovation team focused on partnership, investment, and new revenue growth.
WE DELIVERED
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Landscape research
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Startup ecosystem development
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Deal and term sheet review
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M&A analysis
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Strategic partnership charters
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Portfolio management support
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Strategic Investments Executed
