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Inspiration In Nature

In nature, lichen is a remarkable example of symbiosis, where different organisms come together to create something greater than the sum of their parts. Similarly, Lichen Ventures was born out of the idea that collaboration and synergy can lead to groundbreaking innovation.

A Fund & A Studio

Just as lichen is a composite organism, so too is Lichen Ventures. We are a Venture Fund and a Company Creation Studio (aka Venture Studio) that exist in a mutualistic relationship for the benefit of the world, our Limited Partners, and our founders. Our Fund thesis is focused on supporting the innovations within the Studio with the goal to realize gains through value delivered to the market.

Strength In Adaptation

Our studio ecosystem is highly structured, widely diverse, and in a constant state of adaptation; all delicately balanced for the pursuit of innovation by high performers. We emulate the natural world around us through our ability to thrive regardless of the environmental conditions, economic landscape, and available resources; just as lichens occur from sea level to high alpine.

Venture Studio Advantages

SPEED TO LIQUIDITY

Repeatable processes and developed frameworks enable studio startups to reach seed rounds twice as quickly compared to conventional startups and 33% faster exits.

GREATER EQUITY CAPTURE

Internal incubation of companies from inception enables higher equity capture, averaging >30% at exit. As the a co-founder, studios maintain greater control over equity decisions through the full lifecycle. We set the rules from the beginning through internal ideation which generates 100% equity capacity.

INCREASED INVESTMENT EFFICIENCY

Higher Net IRR average of 53% (compared to 21.3%) with 60% of startups reaching Series A funding rounds

LOWER LOSS RATIO AND EARLY DE-RISKING

A natural byproduct of the rigorous focus on ideation and validation is that >95% of initial ideas do not move into a funding stage thereby reducing the funding loss of traditional start ups that fail before liquidity. The goal is to build great businesses, not to fall in love with one.

Company Building Methodology

01.

Ideation

Rapid idea generation and aggressive filtering to identify concepts with strong market potential

02.

Validation

Test and refine concepts for viability and scalability, capture initial signals for Product Market Fit

03.

Creation

Develop validated ideas into market ready products or services, begin formalization of business

04.

Acceleration

Scale the business ventures rapidly for significant market impact through sustainable growth methods

05.

Realization

Maximize venture value through a strategic acquisition exit or IPO to deliver significant returns

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There may be no better way to communicate what we do than through images. As you browse our site, take a few moments to let your eyes linger here, and see if you can get a feel for our signature touch.