Scout program · Klaris Ventures
Earn carryon startups.
Refer a high-quality startup in our sectors. If we invest, you earn a share of the carried interest on the deal — like writing an angel check without writing the check.
How it works
Three steps to carry
Pitch a startup
Send the company name, round terms, co-investors, and deck. We invest in early- to growth-stage companies across AI, deep tech, defense, space, fintech, and robotics.
We evaluate
We review every submission and get back to you within 48 hours if it's a fit — then ask for a warm introduction to the founder.
Earn carried interest
If we invest, you earn a share of our carry on the deal, confirmed through a carry side letter once the deal closes.
Why scout
What's in it for you
Upside without a check
Build an angel-style track record and earn real economics on companies you believe in, without deploying your own capital.
Grow your network
Work directly with our investment team, meet founders earlier, and plug into the families and co-investors around Klaris.
Hone the craft
See how a family-office investor evaluates deals — thesis, diligence, terms — and sharpen your own judgment with every submission.
Questions
Scout FAQs
What information should I include?+
As much as you have: company name, what they do, round size and terms, existing or committed co-investors, and the deck. Incomplete submissions are fine — send what you know and we'll take it from there.
How much carry do I earn?+
You earn a share of our carried interest on the specific deal, confirmed through a carry side letter once the deal closes. Economics are agreed per deal before you make the introduction.
Do I need to be accredited?+
Referring deals as a scout is separate from investing. Investing through the syndicate requires accreditation; scout economics are confirmed individually per deal.
What kinds of companies fit?+
Early- to growth-stage companies in AI, deep tech, defense, space, fintech, and robotics — exceptional teams working on hard problems, ideally raising now or in the next two quarters.