Strategic VC Network Connect with Connecticut Innovations as the state’s strategic venture capital arm to unlock co investment and partnership opportunities with portfolio companies across biotech, cybersecurity, and growth tech, leveraging CI’s introductions and guidance for deal sourcing.

Biotech & MedTech CI’s active biotech focus, including partnerships with Mission BioCapital and investments in neurotech and CT biotech startups, presents a channel for selling life sciences tools, regulatory consulting services, contract R&D, or specialized equipment to portfolio companies.

Cybersecurity Growth Notable seed and Series B investments in cybersecurity, such as CloudSEK, indicate a receptive market for cybersecurity solutions, threat intelligence, risk assessment, and MSP oriented security platforms targeting CI portfolio firms.

Talent & Recruiting CI hosts talent fairs and engages with startups seeking skilled hires; there is an opportunity to offer recruitment services, HR tech, or workforce onboarding solutions to CI funded companies looking to scale teams quickly.

Portfolio Synergies With a wide range of portfolio investments at various stages and recent exits/in Residence moves, positioning as a growth enabler for portfolio companies through strategic partnerships, debt or equity financing tools, and go to market collaborations can drive recurring engagements.