Frequently Asked Questions
At what stage are the companies you typically work with?
We primarily work with early-stage startups at the pre-seed or seed stage. Many of the founders we engage with are preparing for or currently going through their first fundraise, or navigating an early growth inflection point. This is the stage where positioning, distribution, and go-to-market execution meaningfully shapes outcomes, and where our model is most effective.
How is Coeus different from a traditional venture fund or accelerator?
We are not a passive capital provider or a fixed duration program. Our work begins with the development of go-to-market, positioning, and distribution strategy, often before a formal fundraise. Capital is typically not the starting point. We invest through services-for-equity, selective direct investment, and network-driven syndication once real traction and momentum are present. This structure allows us to stay closely aligned with founders over time, rather than operating on a cohort or check driven model.
Do you invest capital directly?
Yes, in select cases we make direct investments. These typically follow a period of close collaboration where we have strong conviction in both the team and the direction of the company. Direct investment is one of several ways we engage, and is always tied to long term alignment rather than one-off transactions.
What is "services for equity" and when does it apply?
In certain engagements, our go-to-market and distribution work is structured as services for equity rather than traditional fees. This allows us to align incentives with founders and participate meaningfully in long term outcomes. Services-for-equity is used selectively, where our involvement is expected to materially influence trajectory.
Do you only invest in specific industries?
No. We are not tied to a single industry or vertical. Our thesis centers on infrastructure for the new economy, not sectors. We look for companies that change how work gets done, how systems operate, or how value is processed, regardless of the industry they sit within.
What are some traits of founders who are a good fit to work with Coeus?
We work best with founders and institutions building ambitious companies who value clarity, execution, and long-term relationships. The strongest fit is with teams that view distribution, trust, and go-to-market strategy as core components of company building, not afterthoughts.
At what stage are the companies you typically work with?
We primarily work with early-stage startups at the pre-seed or seed stage. Many of the founders we engage with are preparing for or currently going through their first fundraise, or navigating an early growth inflection point. This is the stage where positioning, distribution, and go-to-market execution meaningfully shapes outcomes, and where our model is most effective.
How is Coeus different from a traditional venture fund or accelerator?
We are not a passive capital provider or a fixed duration program. Our work begins with the development of go-to-market, positioning, and distribution strategy, often before a formal fundraise. Capital is typically not the starting point. We invest through services-for-equity, selective direct investment, and network-driven syndication once real traction and momentum are present. This structure allows us to stay closely aligned with founders over time, rather than operating on a cohort or check driven model.
Do you invest capital directly?
Yes, in select cases we make direct investments. These typically follow a period of close collaboration where we have strong conviction in both the team and the direction of the company. Direct investment is one of several ways we engage, and is always tied to long term alignment rather than one-off transactions.
What is "services for equity" and when does it apply?
In certain engagements, our go-to-market and distribution work is structured as services for equity rather than traditional fees. This allows us to align incentives with founders and participate meaningfully in long term outcomes. Services-for-equity is used selectively, where our involvement is expected to materially influence trajectory.
Do you only invest in specific industries?
No. We are not tied to a single industry or vertical. Our thesis centers on infrastructure for the new economy, not sectors. We look for companies that change how work gets done, how systems operate, or how value is processed, regardless of the industry they sit within.
What are some traits of founders who are a good fit to work with Coeus?
We work best with founders and institutions building ambitious companies who value clarity, execution, and long-term relationships. The strongest fit is with teams that view distribution, trust, and go-to-market strategy as core components of company building, not afterthoughts.
At what stage are the companies you typically work with?
We primarily work with early-stage startups at the pre-seed or seed stage. Many of the founders we engage with are preparing for or currently going through their first fundraise, or navigating an early growth inflection point. This is the stage where positioning, distribution, and go-to-market execution meaningfully shapes outcomes, and where our model is most effective.
How is Coeus different from a traditional venture fund or accelerator?
We are not a passive capital provider or a fixed duration program. Our work begins with the development of go-to-market, positioning, and distribution strategy, often before a formal fundraise. Capital is typically not the starting point. We invest through services-for-equity, selective direct investment, and network-driven syndication once real traction and momentum are present. This structure allows us to stay closely aligned with founders over time, rather than operating on a cohort or check driven model.
Do you invest capital directly?
Yes, in select cases we make direct investments. These typically follow a period of close collaboration where we have strong conviction in both the team and the direction of the company. Direct investment is one of several ways we engage, and is always tied to long term alignment rather than one-off transactions.
What is "services for equity" and when does it apply?
In certain engagements, our go-to-market and distribution work is structured as services for equity rather than traditional fees. This allows us to align incentives with founders and participate meaningfully in long term outcomes. Services-for-equity is used selectively, where our involvement is expected to materially influence trajectory.
Do you only invest in specific industries?
No. We are not tied to a single industry or vertical. Our thesis centers on infrastructure for the new economy, not sectors. We look for companies that change how work gets done, how systems operate, or how value is processed, regardless of the industry they sit within.
What are some traits of founders who are a good fit to work with Coeus?
We work best with founders and institutions building ambitious companies who value clarity, execution, and long-term relationships. The strongest fit is with teams that view distribution, trust, and go-to-market strategy as core components of company building, not afterthoughts.