Success Stories

"The Larta consultants were essential in our success at securing phase II NSF funding on our commercialization plan. Since my colleagues and I had never gone through this process before, we learned a great deal for the next time we may submit a phase II proposal to NSF or any other government agency."

"We've benefited immensely through Larta's mentoring as well as participating in the Ag Innovation Showcase 2011 where we had the opportunity to meet key opinion leaders of the AgBio ecosystem. As a direct result of this, we are now discussing a key strategic project with Life Technologies, a US company that’s a world leader in gene sequencing technologies."

"Larta’s commercialization assistance program has been immensely valuable to us. The documents we developed as  part of our commercialization strategy report, most importantly our Commercialization Road Map and Barriers to Market Entry, have already been put to good use in our efforts to secure commercialization financing. As a young business, when we think about our key success factors, the Larta CATP and our mentor are at the top of the list."

"Our Principal Advisor’s feedback was really helpful. Our PA brought to us with a combination of detailed expertise and practical business approach. The Larta program forced us to hone our message and develop presentations we have relied on since we graduated. The program was worth while and we are glad that we were able to participate."

"During the Larta sessions, we got the chance to review the challenges facing us as well as opportunities for our growth… Larta mentors have helped us focus and define methods to meet our goals."

"Larta has assembled one of the best commercialization assistance advisor teams in the world and has made substantial contributions to assisting small technology firms in bringing their advanced technologies from the laboratory to commercialization."

"Larta was integral in aiding in the development of our NSF commercialization plan. Often times I wonder if Advantageous Systems would have been as successful as we are now if it weren't for the help of Larta and our principal advisor."

"Wave 80 Biosciences benefited greatly through its work with Larta. Our principal advisor provided highly valuable feedback on our corporate strategy, presentation and fundraising  program. While still working with Larta, Wave 80 consummated a $1 million angel financing round.  Since completing the program, we continue to work closely with our advisor and look forward to the next phase of work with Larta."

"The NIH-CAP program was instrumental in the success of our company. Our advisor was a great resource and his advice was instrumental in our lead product Bio-SEAL being successfully acquired while we were in the CAP program. Larta and their entire team did a fantastic job organizing and running the program and I am still involved years after giving lectures and as a panelist."

"No matter where you are in the commercialization process – there is more to learn from the experts assembled that support the CAP program. This time around we will use the commercialization resources and expertise to assess the viability of another product for the product pipeline."

"The NIH-CAP provided us with high-caliber consulting work. Our Principal Advisor helped refine our roadshow presentation during our participating in the CAP program. With Larta’s assistance we were able to clearly communicate our vision and commercialization strategy to potential investors. Most significantly, the NIH-CAP has allowed us to commercialize on a global scale."

"Our Larta advisor has been flexible, well informed and highly creative in his approach to adapting his experience to our particular project and company capabilities- I never feel like we are getting a cookie-cutter or canned series of responses during interactions."

"This program has been very helpful for me. A company has licensed our technology and invested in conducting clinical trials and a new testing facility for EMAN. If Larta was not there, this definitely would not have been achievable."

"We would like to thank Larta Institute for guiding us to commercialize our veterinary diagnostic test kits. The “Commercialization Assistance Program” has been a great success and we managed to make some key contacts that may help the company to grow internationally."

"The Larta Institute Global Bridge™ program was an excellent experience. We were able to discuss with investors and business advisers who provided us with knowledge of the business. Some of the points that we discussed were very important for my new international venture FKx Inc."

"We were consistently pleased with the quality of instruction and consultation from Larta. We were also pleased to participate in the past forums presented by Larta. Because of the excellent guidance of the principal advisors and the Larta personnel, we have been able to successfully present VRMC to investors."

"Our Larta PA was instrumental in providing timely, actionable, and deeply insightful guidance that has helped our company to navigate through the wilderness that is startup life. The PA program has been one of the best components, and privileges , of the NSF SBIR program.  For the purposes of this startup, I have found the Larta mentorship as valuable as my time on Wall Street as an M&A investment banker, as a consultant at McKinsey & Co, and as a student at Wharton earning my MBA."

"Larta has been a beneficial platform for our strategic plan to be a renowned vertically integrated Agbiotech firm. To Orchid Life, Larta Institute is not just a trainer or mentor but is an important, long term, partner within our ongoing vision, mission and goals."

"The (Larta) seminar had a profound impact on the fundraising strategy and methodology of our company. As a result, we were able to close a $1.2M series A investment round. Positive momentum seems to build on itself, and several more angels, and industry sources have expressed interest in our company."