The Startup Exit Lab

We Invest in Exceptional Founders with Strong IP and Accelerate Their Path to Exit.

The fundraising climate is unforgiving. Strong teams with valuable IP are being ignored. Traditional VCs move slowly or lack conviction. Companies with immense potential remain stalled—until now.

Great Startups Are Being Overlooked

We Are More Than Capital

Capital

Growth capital to scale your operations and refine your product.

Network

Connections to enterprise and private equity buyers for exits or IP licensing.

Advisory

Strategic guidance to optimize your business and IP.

Exit

A clear accelerate path to results within 2-3 years.

Led by Builders, Operators, and Proven Innovators

  • Tricia Martinez

    Managing Partner

  • Ario Keshani

    Managing Partner

  • Dan Pfeil

    Principal

Our team combines decades of experience in scaling companies, driving exits, and unlocking the true value of innovation.

We’ve been where you are, and we know how to get you where you want to go.

  • 300+ companies backed with measurable success.

  • 20+ accelerators led, launching cutting-edge innovation.

  • A global network of enterprise buyers and private equity firms.

  • Deep operational expertise in turning startups into scalable, high-value businesses.

A Process Built For Impact

Submit

Share your company details with us securely and discreetly.

Review

We evaluate for strength, scalability, and opportunity.

Invest

Receive strategic capital and tailored support.

Accelerate

We guide you toward transformative growth and strategic outcomes.

Is Your Company Ready for What’s Next?

We unlock the potential others miss. Share your company details and let’s get started.