Our Services

BALSA provides data-driven solutions to promote the sustained growth of emerging technologies and scalable businesses at an affordable price. To date, 8 of the start-ups we have worked with have secured St. Louis Arch Grant funding, and 4 previous BALSA clients are currently Cultivation Capital portfolio companies. As we strengthen our bond with the local entrepreneurial community, we are continually growing and have worked with companies across 11 U.S. states as well as 2 international institutions. 

BALSA takes pride in our high-quality services. More than 50% of our projects come from returning clients, which serves as a testament to the high quality of our work. Our teams provide an array of services including market research, product innovation, intellectual property and licensing, preparation of investor facing materials, technology assessment, and business strategy. 

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Areas of Expertise

Market Research.

We specialize in research focused on market sizing, segmentation analysis, and understanding end-user needs and preferences.

IP & Licensing.

We assess the ability of novel technologies to enter a market for first-time entrepreneurs and technology transfer offices, aiding them to decide on intellectual property options.

Investor Facing Materials.

We provide assistance in the creation and formulation of materials such as pitch decks and brochures, which our clients can present to potential investors.

Product Innovation.

We identify unmet and under-served market needs, and help clients understand how to optimize their products to leverage these opportunities.

Technology Assessment.

We assess innovations at various stages of development and provide assistance to our clients in navigating the next stages of commercialization of their technology.

Business Strategy.

We provide insight for clients' sustained long-term growth by identifying specific objectives for management to achieve their goals.

Our Approach

BALSA teams are comprised of 4 consultants, 1 project manager, and 1 advisor. Our projects operate on a six-week timeline, during which team members research and deliver innovative, data-driven solutions for our clients. Team members come from a variety of backgrounds, spanning cell biology, neuroscience, immunology, microbiology, genetics and genomics, cancer biology, plant biology, chemistry, engineering, business, and law. BALSA harnesses the analytical power of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers by teaching them to apply their systematic critical thinking skills to our clients' most pressing business challenges.

TEAM STRUCTURE

  • Promoting local entrepreneurial growth

    12 of our previous clients have secured St. Louis Arch Grant Funding or are current Cultivation Capital portfolio companies.

  • Client satisfaction

    More than 50% of our projects come from returning clients.

  • Extending our reach

    BALSA has worked with companies across 11 U.S. states and 2 international institutions.

  • Data-driven solutions

    BALSA provides high quality services at an affordable price.