Startup Sourcing for Corporate Venture
Built a startup pipeline for Villablu, Robertet's corporate venture accelerator — sourcing, qualifying, and pitching startups for program integration.
Business Context
Villablu is the corporate venture accelerator of Robertet, a global leader in natural ingredients. They needed to identify and qualify promising startups for integration into their acceleration program.
Strategic Problem
How to build a structured pipeline of high-potential startups aligned with Robertet's strategic priorities, qualify them, and present them for integration into the Villablu accelerator?
Data Sources
Startup ecosystem databases, sector mapping, Robertet's strategic priorities, and qualification criteria for the Villablu program.
Methodology
Built a comprehensive startup database aligned with Robertet's verticals. Qualified candidates through structured analysis. Conducted outreach and meetings with target startups to pitch the Villablu program.
Key Results
Delivered a curated pipeline of qualified startups and conducted direct outreach to integrate top candidates into the Villablu accelerator.
Business Impact
End-to-end consulting mission from market intelligence to direct business development — demonstrating startup sourcing and corporate venture advisory skills.