Early stage focus Target pre-seed to Series C startups in SMB technology, tools for small business owners, and culturally relevant consumer products. Opportunity to align solutions with Slauson & Co.'s economic inclusion thesis and portfolio diversification.

Platform leadership Leverage Brittany Crockett’s Platform Partner role to build co-marketing, founder resources, and value-add programs. Propose partnerships around platform services, ecosystem events, and portfolio support tools that strengthen founder success.

Portfolio synergies Recent investments span energy, fintech benefits, travel, and marketplace hiring; identify cross-portfolio collaboration opportunities, especially for fintech benefits like homeownership, employee incentives, and SMB tech enablement.

Regional and social impact Firm emphasis on economic inclusion and underserved communities suggests demand for products that enable inclusive growth, workforce development, and community-focused platforms. Pitch solutions with measurable impact and ROI tied to inclusion goals.

Funding trajectory With a $75M fund and growing portfolio including notable rounds (Slate, ORO, Bluecore Energy, etc.), present scalable, capital-efficient solutions with clear ROI, integration ease, and potential co-investment or follow-on funding alignment.