[ Sür Haus Ventures ]

From promising research
to funded company.

We work alongside student and faculty founders and your university's tech transfer office to harden the product, team, and technology into a compelling venture — and help close the seed round that gets it off the ground.

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Entrepreneurial Hardening

Most research doesn't fail because the science is wrong — it fails because the commercial story isn't ready. We close that gap with structured hardening sprints designed for university spinouts and pre-seed teams.

  • check_circleConcept refinement and technical feasibility analysis
  • check_circleMarket sizing, competitive landscape, and positioning
  • check_circleIP landscape review and commercialization pathway
  • check_circleGo-to-market strategy and early customer discovery
  • check_circleInvestment narrative and venture thesis development
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Interim CEO & Executive Recruitment

Faculty founders are scientists first. We step in as interim CEO to maintain momentum through critical early milestones, then recruit the permanent executive leadership to take the company forward.

  • check_circleInterim CEO services through pre-seed and seed
  • check_circleFounding team strategy and gap analysis
  • check_circleCEO search and vetting for permanent placement
  • check_circleC-suite and advisory board recruitment
  • check_circleEquity structure and compensation design
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Closing Your Seed Round

We've been on both sides of the table. We help founders build the materials, tell the story, and make the right introductions to close a pre-seed or seed round — SAFE, convertible note, or priced.

  • check_circlePitch deck development and narrative coaching
  • check_circleFinancial model and use-of-funds framing
  • check_circleInvestor targeting and warm introductions
  • check_circleSAFE and convertible note mechanics
  • check_circleDue diligence preparation and data room support
~96%
of university spinouts
never close a seed round
2–4 yrs
typical gap between
disclosure and first funding
CEO
the most critical hire
most spinouts never make
[ Who We Work With ]

Built for the university-to-venture gap.

We specialize in the messy, exciting space between a promising research result and a fundable company. If you're navigating that gap, we're built for you.

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Faculty Founders

You have the IP, the deep expertise, and the credibility. We bring the commercial framework, executive bandwidth, and investor network to turn your research into a company.

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Tech Transfer Offices

We're a trusted resource for TTOs looking to increase the velocity and quality of spinout formation — without adding headcount. We embed directly with licensees to accelerate commercialization.

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Early-Stage Startups

Pre-seed teams with strong technology but gaps in business strategy, leadership, or fundraising readiness. We provide the structure and senior presence to help you close your round.

[ How It Works ]

A focused, time-bound engagement.

We move fast. Most engagements run ~6 months and are designed around a clear funding milestone.

01

Assess

Rapid evaluation of technology, market opportunity, team gaps, and readiness for external capital.

02

Harden

Structured sprints to sharpen the venture thesis, validate assumptions, and build the commercial story.

03

Lead

Interim CEO engagement — operating, recruiting, and keeping momentum through the critical pre-seed window.

04

Fund

Finalize materials, make introductions, and close the seed round that sets the company up for its next chapter.

Have a research project or early-stage startup that needs to move?

Let's spend 30 minutes understanding your situation. No commitment — just a conversation.

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