CTSBDC Consultant Services – Technology & Equity Advisor

2026-11-03

The University of Connecticut is seeking proposals from experienced and qualified consultants to provide specialized business advising services for high - growth , technology - focused entrepreneurs and early - stage business owners pursuing equity investment . The successful proposer will engage with earlystage companies and entrepreneurs that are candidates for angel , venture capital , or other qualified private investment . The primary objectives of each engagement are to : • Prepare clients for investor presentations and capital raises ; • Facilitate introductions to angel investors , venture capital firms , and family offices ; and , • Provide expert advice on financing strategies , business and product launches , and public or private funding opportunities . All services provided under the awarded contract must meet the standards and requirements outlined throughout this RFP and in a resulting contract . It is the University ’ s intent to make a single award as a result of this RFP . However , the University reserves the right to make multiple awards if it is deemed by the University to be in the University ’ s best interest to do so . The Proposer will articulate in the Proposal the relevant qualifications and experience to successfully serve as a consultant providing specialized business advising services . Relevant qualifications and experience may include : • Advisory and coaching experience : proven ability to provide direct advising to small businesses in business plan development , investor pitch decks , go - to - market strategy , investment readiness , and startup management ; • Access to Capital Networks : Demonstrated connections with venture capital firms and family offices resulting in successful investments in client businesses ; • Capital Raising Success : Demonstrated record of helping small business clients raise equity capital including multiple completed equity transactions ; • Active Venture or Angel Investment Involvement : Membership in a Connecticut - based Angel Investor Group or equivalent access to an established network of venture or angel investors in the region ; and , • Economic Development , Entrepreneurship , and Innovation Program Experience : Familiarity and experience with economic development , entrepreneurship , technology , or innovation entity or programming engagement and collaboration .

Connecticut

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