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Earthkind supports portfolio companies through scientific product evaluation, formulation strategy, go-to-market execution, retail readiness, growth support, and fundraising preparation. The fund’s curated network of R&D experts, operators, and commercial specialists helps founders accelerate execution and prepare for successful follow-on financing.

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We streamline investor relations, helping you raise your next funding round without the hassle of searching for the right investor, setting up meetings, or managing documentation. Additionally, we assist startups in becoming investor-ready by refining pitches, business models, and financials to maximize funding potential. Many founders have to put in to much time and effort towards funding and we want to save that for you.

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We accelerate hardware startups with dedicated engineering support, manufacturing facilities, supply chain access, design-for-manufacturing expertise, IP protection, and follow-on fundraising support.

We typically invest $1M–$5M in seed and Series A hardware startups, usually in exchange for a 10%–25% equity stake, while also providing venture manufacturing support through engineering, prototyping, and production services. For earlier-stage startups, we provide $50K–$300K in in-kind development support in exchange for around 3%–8% equity.

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Leverage our 26 year track record investing in the space and backed by 23 insurance carrier limited partners.

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We are offering a hands-on approach by leveraging our extensive network, strategic guidance, and industry experience to propel entrepreneurs’ growth and support them to achieve their vision.

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We invest in deep tech startups with operator-led mentorship, enterprise pilot opportunities, commercialization support, regulatory guidance, corporate partnerships, and follow-on fundraising support.

We typically invest $100K–$2.1M+ in AI, deep-tech, and climate-tech startups, with entry checks ranging from $100K–$500K and larger seed investments averaging around $2.1M, usually in exchange for a 10%–25% equity stake depending on the company’s stage, valuation, and capital requirements.

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We support value creation through active engagement. Where appropriate, we sometimes pair capital with advisory services to support and accelerate value creation, through Advantary Services Group (ASG).

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Using our 777 strategy (7 days, 7 weeks, 7 months), we help founders with a design sprint. We actively help the founders build their product in the earliest stages.

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We actively support the founders we back to product market fit, GTM and help them raise the next round of funding.

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Caldrion fuels tech’s generational shift as active operators, not passive allocators. Our permanent capital base enables an "infinite game," freeing you from fund lifecycles. Scale with certainty of execution, direct access to decision-makers, and an extraordinary ecosystem. Let’s build your digital "fortress of value".

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We are hands-on to support for fundraising and exits

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We leverage our unique position within the Montana State University entrepreneurial ecosystem to support early-stage startups through industry experts at the university, alumni, patents (TechTransferOffice), and more.