For Investors

Access Larta’s portfolio of emerging early-stage science & technology innovation – a groomed pipeline from top research labs & private startups

Invest for a sustainable planet.

We offer investors private access to a de-risked pipeline of science & technology innovation.

Larta Institute is the partner of choice for investors looking for involvement with breakthrough early stage companies as they mature and grow.

Whether you are an impact investor, family office, or venture fund, we facilitate meaningful connections to a diverse set of transformative companies.

A pipeline of de-risked early-stage innovation, supported by non-dilutive government funds.

Since 2004, Larta has been selected to provide national-scale commercialization assistance & accelerator programs (CAP) for entrepreneurs who are recipients of non-dilutive Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding and other grants by U.S. federal agencies, including the DOE, NIH, USDA, NOAA, NSF and more.

Our commercialization programs foster emerging ventures through the structured phases of SBIR/STTR grant programs – to accelerate novel R&D from idea phase to become a commercially viable enterprise ready for scaling & global impact.

Our Investment Criteria

Does the science or technology contribute to a more sustainable planet?
Does the innovation solve a real problem or pain point?
What impact potential can this innovation have on society and the world?
Do the founders have the ability to communicate effectively, inspire, and marshal resources?
Is this a cross-functional team with both technical and commercially-minded founders?
Can this become a capital efficient business with a long-term sustainable business model?
Is the IP and future business defensible?
Is this attractive to a broad investor audience?
Does the opportunity balance planet, people & profit for a triple-bottom-line business?
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And most importantly:
Can this startup venture make the world a better place?