We source, evaluate, and match growth-stage companies with investors and strategic partners who are the right fit — not just any available capital.
You have built something real. We help you tell the story clearly, score your readiness, and put you in front of the right capital partners — not a spray-and-pray list.
We do the sourcing and screening so you do not have to. Every company we bring you has been scored against a rigorous rubric and matched to your specific investment thesis.
Companies submit a brief intake form. We review every submission and invite qualified companies to complete the full evaluation. If it is not a fit, we tell you that directly — no waiting in silence.
We score the company across four categories: Product, People, Market, and Capital — with special emphasis on a clear Value Drivers framework showing exactly how capital will create measurable outcomes. Every company receives a scored report.
We introduce the company to investors and strategic partners whose specific thesis, check size, and sector focus match the deal. Not a blast to a list — a deliberate, warm introduction with full context.
Evaluation Score Breakdown
| Category | Max Points | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Product | 20 | 20% |
| People | 30 | 30% |
| Market | 20 | 20% |
| Capital | 30 | 30% |
| Total | 100 | 100% |
Companies scoring above 75 receive warm investor introductions. All companies receive their full scored report regardless of outcome.
Ironwood works with a curated network of investors, lenders, and strategic acquirers across the US and internationally.
Ironwood Growth Partners was founded by David Erickson, who has founded 7 companies across the US and Africa, raised millions in capital across multiple ventures, and worked directly with companies navigating the hardest parts of building and scaling.
We evaluate companies the way a sophisticated investor would — rigorously, honestly, and with deep respect for what it takes to build something real.
"We've been on both sides of the table — as founders raising capital and as operators working alongside investors. We built Ironwood to bring both perspectives to every deal."
David Erickson, Managing PartnerExperience
7 companies founded across the US, Africa, and Asia. Operations in the DRC, Ghana, and Utah. Raised capital from angel investors, institutional funds, and impact investors.