About In³ BioRenewables

In3 BioRenewables is an investment and business development firm specializing in the use of agricultural crops and biomass "waste" for industry, energy, or health. We help companies transition away from the legacy economy of waste, toxins, and pollution, now shifting rapidly toward sustainable business models in which all byproducts become co-products – where waste is repurposed as valuable inputs to saleable products or services, or as products in their own right, delivering increased efficiency and improved margins along with corporate environmental, governance and social responsibility.

We work primarily with experienced management teams in early stage "Future 500" ventures commercializing these renewable technologies, but also with established companies in diverse industries making a sincere effort toward integrating sustainability best practices, developing innovative "line extension" products or services, launching or relaunching campaigns (PR and promotion using social networks and effective media), or investing in new systems, skills training or culture change initiatives.
 
But sustainability isn't all just about doing; it's also about being aligned, authentic, transparent and alive – part of being on the planet with all its other inhabitants. In that sense, sustainability is more a personal odyssey and opportunity for quality of life than it is yet another set of "things to do."  Sustainability is not a checklist of items – added "environment" to the business plan.  Check.  Measure carbon and offset with credits.  Check.  Initiatives are most successful when framed as a way of being consistent with vision and values.  We can help with that, too.

If you already have a business plan, we can help with investment strategy, deal structure, and presentation fine-tuning to achieve your capital formation goals. Beyond sustainable business planning and "venture catalyst" services, In3 also delivers facilitation and training programs (seminars/webinars, workshops, or retreats with intact teams) as well as individual coaching services. We have deep experience with the social side of sustainability -- what it takes to develop talent, lead change, get along, etc. (see ABetterWorkplace / Daniel Robin & Assoc.) -- as well as financial and technical core competencies to deliver development projects on time and within budget.

"Investment provides the bridge between an unsustainable present and sustainable future."
Sustainable Investing: The Art of Long-Term Performance (Krosinsky & Robins, 2008)

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to inspire teams, faciliate innovative and advantageous solutions to pressing environmental and social problems and bring together qualified ventures and investors to commercialize BioRenewable technologies. Our work helps companies take advantage of disruptive innovations in the burgeoning "green" and sustainable business marketplace.

What We Are Not

In3 BioRenewables is not a fund and does not typically play a lead investment role in any transactions. We are also not independently-registered securities broker/dealers (though we have access to advisors and placement agents in this regard). Investors and advisors collaborate on due diligence, but make individual investment decisions. Because In3 affiliates are typically sophisticated and accredited investors, they understand the complexity and risk/reward dynamics of early stage investing.

Who Is In3 BioRenewables?

The In3 team includes business, financial and technical professionals with deep experience in the complex task of commercializing (planning, documenting, validating, presenting, funding/investing and operating) sustainable technology ventures in the represented industries. See management, staff, and team bios

In³ advisors include CEOs, CTOs, angel and institutional investors, investment broker/dealers, specialized attorneys and other professionals, and of course serial entrepreneurs. We enjoy close relationships with local (Northern California), national and international colleagues in investment banks, brokerage houses, consulting and accounting firms and biorenewables industry analysts. These relationships facilitate access to talent, vital services, and resources (capital) — all essential to the challenging prospect of building successful, sustainable biorenewables ventures.

For finance, we work with a network of business angels, venture capitalists, corporate and institutional investors for early stage financing, equity or debt syndication, second-stage / expansion capital, bridge and gap financing. Our speciality has become using innovative structures and strategies to spread risk and maximize returns.

Getting Started

If you are entrepreneur with a business project or proposal, follow the instructions carefully using our Intake form. Do NOT include confidential information during this initial application as we will not sign an NDA for initial proposals.

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