Slingshot
AcceleratorSeed–Series A · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Slingshot offers an end-to-end innovation consulting service, helping organizations move from strategic alignment through commercialization by delivering objective business cases and data-informed decision support.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
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What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1SaaS ×1
Portfolio companies · 1 tracked
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- What stage does Slingshot invest at?
- Slingshot invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
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