We helped this Israeli startup, which developed patented processes to convert wood waste into xylose, overcome challenges of working with billion-dollar biotech companies that typically avoid startups. By aligning HCL Cleantech with Cheil Jedang (a South Korean firm with complementary processes) and securing support from the Malaysian government, we enabled a multi-million-dollar joint venture. This positioned HCL Cleantech for its successful acquisition by a global biochemical leader.

To prioritize operational efficiency, we supported the formation of the company’s subsidiary in India, enabling them to hire highly skilled but cost-effective electrical engineers. This move significantly reduced operating expenses, leading to enhanced sustainability and growth.

A private client lacked the funds necessary to construct a factory to demonstrate the viability of patented technology at scale. We negotiated state incentives in Louisiana, secured free land and feedstock from a local sugar farm, and arranged equity and debt financing to build the factory. The business eventually achieved a successful sale to a European company, providing outcomes that satisfied founders, employees, and investors.

Facing competition from three large players with significant intellectual property budgets, our private client turned to us. We organized a contest with local engineering students to invent new solutions, offering prizes to the best ideas. The inventions were voluntarily placed in the public domain by the students, effectively preventing competitors from filing blocking patents and safeguarding the client’s market position.

In a race against time, this startup urgently needed non-dilutive funding to survive. We stepped in to negotiate and manage contracts with the Department of Energy, securing crucial funding that helped maintain Solar Junction’s operations without diluting shareholder value.

This publicly traded telecommunications company was facing challenges managing multiple cash-burning subdivisions. We assisted in the acquisition of optical component divisions from companies like Corning and Pirelli. Through strategic consolidation, the previously loss-making units turned cash flow positive, resulting in $120M worth of strategic deals.