Strategic Equity Partnerships

Not every engagement is about fees.

In select cases, we take a different approach. Blackmaven occasionally partners with companies we believe in — businesses where brand clarity, experience strategy, and positioning can unlock meaningful growth.

In these situations, we offer our services in exchange for equity. It’s not a discount. It’s a decision to invest our time, systems, and insight as true partners.

Not every engagement is about fees.

In select cases, we take a different approach. Blackmaven occasionally partners with companies we believe in — businesses where brand clarity, experience strategy, and positioning can unlock meaningful growth.

In these situations, we offer our services in exchange for equity. It’s not a discount. It’s a decision to invest our time, systems, and insight as true partners.

Who It's For

Founder-led, with momentum and clear potential

Founder-led, with momentum and clear potential

In high-margin service or digital-first industries

In high-margin service or digital-first industries

Positioned for scale with the right brand and experience strategy

Positioned for scale with the right brand and experience strategy

Seeking a strategic partner, not just a vendor

Seeking a strategic partner, not just a vendor

What We Offer

A full deployment of our MAVEN framework

Strategic positioning, messaging, and brand identity

A full deployment of our MAVEN framework

Strategic positioning, messaging, and brand identity

Customer experience and retention design

Ongoing advisory support (6–12 months or more)

Customer experience and retention design

Ongoing advisory support (6–12 months or more)

A long-term stake in your success

A long-term stake in your success

Typical Structures

Equity is issued via SAFE or advisory agreement.

Every partnership is unique in terms and scope to ensure mutual success.

Typical Structures

Equity is issued via SAFE or advisory agreement.

Every partnership is unique in terms and scope to ensure mutual success.

Brand + Advisory

7-10% (6 months)

Brand + Advisory

7-10% (6 months)

Brand + Advisory

7-10% (6 months)

Brand + CX Leadership

10-15% (9-12 months)

Brand + CX Leadership

10-15% (9-12 months)

Brand + CX Leadership

10-15% (9-12 months)

Embedded Brand Partner

15-20% (12-18 months)

Embedded Brand Partner

15-20% (12-18 months)

Embedded Brand Partner

15-20% (12-18 months)

Let's Talk

Email us at solutions@blackmaven.com if you’re building something with real potential —

and want a partner who brings more than advice, we’re open to a conversation.