TD Ventures to Fuel Innovation Startups as Venture Capital Access Drops to Lowest Levels in Years
Washington, DC – July 11, 2024 – American innovation is erupting while U.S. venture capital deal volume is at its lowest level since 2017, hampering capital allocators and entrepreneurs. Touchdown Strategies is stepping into the vacuum by launching Touchdown Strategies Ventures (TD Ventures), a disruptive model for public relations and marketing that will accept equity as compensation. disruptive model for public relations and marketing that will accept equity as compensation.
Touchdown Strategies already partners with companies, venture firms, and non-profit organizations to help determine strategic imperatives and execute long-term plans. TD Ventures, leveraging the firm’s deep experience in health, tech and AI, will deliver the same services in equity-based collaborations. This model represents a new option for cash-strapped founders and general partners on the brink of success, as many promising companies seek alternative pathways to secure the resources and expertise necessary to grow and thrive in complex industries.
“At Touchdown Strategies, we pride ourselves on collaborating with our clients to form true partnerships working as a cohesive unit towards success,” Touchdown Strategies Founder and President James Davis said. “With the launch of Touchdown Strategies Ventures, we’re taking this commitment to the next level. We understand many burgeoning companies are facing limited access to traditional funding sources, and we’re here to provide them with the support they need to navigate a complex and dynamic set of issues, challenges and opportunities.”
Recent startup successes for Touchdown Strategies include collaborations with Performance Kitchen and Roadrunner Venture Studios. Performance Kitchen, a portfolio company of Dugout Ventures, is the industry leader in the “Food Is Medicine” movement, crafting and delivering medically tailored meals to fight America’s chronic disease epidemic. Roadrunner Venture Studios in Albuquerque, NM was launched by America’s Frontier Fund and is commercializing deep tech to maintain our country’s global technology leadership.
Mark Walker, CEO and President of Performance Kitchen said, “James Davis and his team of seasoned professionals have helped us develop and execute custom strategies that fit our unique needs in an industry that will provide the next generation of chronic disease management to millions of Americans. Medically tailored meals delivered direct to consumers is a game changer in America’s health care system and Touchdown Strategies has been a tremendous partner as this movement advances to empower people to live life to the fullest.”
Jordan Blashek, co-founder and President of America’s Frontier Fund said, “The Touchdown Strategies team played an instrumental part in our communications strategy growing our brand and navigating media. Their handle on this industry is second to none, especially in the Washington, D.C. market.”
What will set TD Ventures apart from other firms is its flexibility to accept equity rather than a straight fee for service. This structure also aligns incentives. By offering services in exchange for equity, or a blend of cash and equity, TD Ventures ensures that its success is directly tied to the success of the startups they serve. This approach brings skin in the game, creating a true partnership where the interests of both parties are fully aligned.
About Touchdown Strategies
Touchdown Strategies is a boutique communications and marketing firm that takes pride in meaningful collaboration with clients to yield the most powerful results. Touchdown Strategies integrates with clients to develop and execute strategic plans for communications, marketing, digital, advocacy and legislative affairs, crisis management, investor relations and general consulting.
About Touchdown Strategies Ventures
TD Ventures is a strategic sub-brand of Touchdown Strategies, dedicated to supporting innovative companies by providing business, PR, and marketing consulting services. TD Ventures will help startups break through the noise and position their companies for success with experienced professionals at their side collaborating every step of the way.
