Announcing Piquant Ventures

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

I am thrilled to announce the launch of Piquant Ventures, a new venture dedicated to advancing innovations in the critical sectors of Water, Power, and Infrastructure. Piquant Ventures was born out of my experiences as a Venture Scout for LvlUp Ventures and my passion for solving keystone challenges of our time: sustainable power, the circular economy, and clean water access.

At Piquant Ventures, transformative solutions arise from a deep understanding of the fundamentals. Our research methodology is rooted in this belief and focuses on several fundamental principles:

• Domain-Expert Founders: We're looking for companies with deep expertise and a profound understanding of their industries and customer base.
• Bottom-Line Focus: We prioritize companies that strongly focus on their bottom line and a clear path for margin expansion.
• Optimal Opex to Revenue Ratio: Operational efficiency is critical for startups. We emphasize the importance of maintaining an optimal operating expense-to-revenue ratio.
• Resolved Companies: We invest in companies with a definitive sense of purpose, those that are resolute in their mission and vision.

Piquant Ventures is a research entity dedicated to generating insights and identifying opportunities within our focus sectors. Our eventual goal is to raise a targeted fund to support the innovations we uncover through our research. Importantly, our research will be provided for free, reflecting our commitment to fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing ecosystem.

We aim to publish 6-8 thoroughly written articles annually, offering in-depth analysis and insights. Additionally, we plan to collaborate with other Seattle-based entities to host events spotlighting developments and opportunities in Water, Power, and Infrastructure.

Our vision is clear: to catalyze progress in these vital sectors through meticulous research and strategic insight. We are excited about the journey ahead and look forward to engaging with you all as we embark on this mission.

Thank you for your support and interest in Piquant Ventures.

Warm regards,