Alloy Partners

Elliott Parker recently joined a webinar with Global Corporate Venturing, Paul Myer at Athian, and Tom Schneider at DSV - Global Transport and Logistics to discuss the critical success factors when venture building inside a corporate. Check out the highlight reel below with top takeaways from the webinar:

We couldn't be more excited about the opportunity for OneHealth Studio! Watch Gerry Dick's interview with Jeff Simmons last week covering the launch of OneHealth Studio and everything in store for the OneHealth Innovation District.

Today, our portfolio company, Athian (created in partnership with Elanco) is officially announcing their Series A funding round! 🎉 What's even more important is that since 2024, they have facilitated $18 million in payments to farmers for their science-based sustainability practices. We're incredibly proud of this accomplishment and to see so many Athian investors (Cultivate Next / Chipotle, Mondelēz International, Ajinomoto Group Ventures, and more) actively involved in emissions-reductions efforts across their supply chains. Athian was founded in 2022 to connect food companies with farmers in their supply chains to achieve Scope 3 goals. Read the news release in the comments to learn more.

We're excited to officially launch Muckender, our newest concept incubated out of our Fieldbook Studio. Muckender is a dual purpose, heavy-duty cleaning towel. Muckender was brought to life in partnership with Coaxial Collective and three of the leading construction and DIY content creators: HAXMAN, Perkins Builder Brothers, and Stud Pack. They were burning through “heavy-duty wipes” that were rough on hands, not safe for faces, and made with plastic-based fibers. That frustration sparked Muckender. Learn more and buy a pack at https://lnkd.in/gXSBJxDC

Talent and autonomy can transform a startup's trajectory, but only if the structure allows it. In this Advantaged clip, we discuss why startup founders thrive when given room to move outside the boundaries of corporate routines. Startups demand a different velocity and flexibility than large companies can offer. Sometimes the only way to unleash great talent is by working together through new models and separate systems. Listen to the full episode for more insights into how a corporate–startup partnership can unlock better processes and reach a stronger talent pool. https://lnkd.in/gvvmri_V

Big news from Alloy Partners: Today marks the official debut of OneHealth Studio, powered by Alloy. Our mission is to create new startups and accelerate innovation at the convergence of plant, animal, and human health here in the heart of Indiana. This new venture studio was created in collaboration with our founding partner, Elanco, a global leader in animal health, and we couldn't be more excited about this partnership. We plan to bring on more corporate and institutional partners in the near future as we unite research institutions, investors, corporate partners, and entrepreneurs to solve today’s greatest health challenges. Learn more at the press release in the comments.

In celebration of High Alpha's 2025 SaaS Benchmarks Report launch yesterday, we recorded a special episode of the Advantaged podcast with Blake Koriath, diving deep into all the key findings with the report. Our discussion focused on AI’s impact, operational efficiency, retention metrics, and what distinguishes leaders in this AI-driven era. Take a listen/watch and check out the report that went live yesterday: https://lnkd.in/gc2kSsie

We're excited to share that the 2025 SaaS Benchmarks Report by High Alpha is now live! We were happy to contribute and collaborate with the High Alpha team this year on their annual SaaS Benchmarks Report. We even have a special edition of the Advantaged podcast coming out soon discussing all the highlights from this year's report. Check out the report to see how you stack up and keep an eye out for our podcast to drop later this week: https://lnkd.in/gDvsMT32

Innovation inside a large corporation often hits roadblocks, not due to lack of ambition, but because the systems are built for consistency, not speed. In this clip from our latest Advantaged podcast, Brian Hartmann of NorthStar Clean Energy explains why breaking out of traditional structures can make all the difference. When you build outside the usual company processes (and partner with a team like Alloy that specializes in new venture creation) real progress happens. It is about finding the right environment and partners to let new ideas move faster. Catch the full conversation on the podcast to hear what it actually takes to bring fresh solutions to market. https://lnkd.in/gvvmri_V #AdvantagedPodcast #CorporateInnovation #VentureBuilding

The 1842 Fund is seeking a visionary leader for a new health tech venture co-developed with a leading academic medical center. Within this new start up — which was spun-out from research at Notre Dame — the CEO will shape strategy, drive growth, develop relationships, and lead the rollout of innovative solutions for patients and caregivers. Please share with anyone in your network who may be a good fit, and help this critical venture take its next step. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g5QjYtJw