Building Generational
Businesses from
National Lab Science.
Breakthrough science from America's national labs, matched with the founders, diligence, and capital it takes to build venture-backable companies.
One integrated model, from discovery to company formation.
Great companies need breakthrough technology, the right team, rigorous diligence, and aligned capital. COMPASS brings them together.
Market-led sourcing
We start from problems customers will pay to solve, then find the national laboratory science that solves them.
The right team
We put together the best possible team for each company, built around what that company needs to succeed.
Deep due diligence
Before a company forms, we talk to its customers, map its competition, and test its technical plan.
Strategic capital
Venture firms review the technologies early, give feedback that informs which ones we build, and get to know each company before it raises.
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Backed by America's leading deep-tech investors
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Occasional notes on new ventures, program milestones, and ways to get involved.
Build at the frontier.
Whether you're building on breakthrough science, seeking deal flow, or ready to share your expertise, there's a role for you in COMPASS.