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Technology-Driven Companies

University Spinouts & Federal Lab Ventures -Translating federally funded research into commercial applications, managing technology control restrictions.

Foreign Startups Entering the U.S. Securing capital, partnerships, and compliance clarity under CFIUS and U.S. technology control regimes.

Aerospace & Defense Ventures Commercializing drones, satellite systems, , or sensors with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) implications.

Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics Firms – Scaling additive manufacturing, automation, or precision components for global defense and civilian markets.

Semiconductor & Electronics Innovators –Navigating controls and classifications for chips, computing hardware, and telecommunications.

Cleantech & Energy Startups – Commercializing carbon capture, hydrogen, or advanced battery technologies with dual-use sensitivities.

Biotech & Life Sciences Companies – Protecting market expansion, ensuring compliance for technology-controlled materials, devices, or biological agents.

Software & Cybersecurity Developers – Managing cross-border data flows, encryption licensing, and digital trade. 



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Growth-Focused Executives and Founders

Executives, Founders and Directors – SMEs launching, operating or expanding internationally. Global go-to-market strategies and international operational management. Systems alignment with federal trade compliance.

Venture Capital & Investors – Assessing technology controls exposure and global scalability of portfolio companies, particularly in emerging technology sectors, such as aerospace, defense, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing.

Private Equity & Strategic Investors – Conducting due diligence on acquisitions with international sales potential, technology and export control risks, and federal trade compliance systems.

Board Members & General Counsel – Advice and oversight of operational and compliance frameworks that enable successful technology commercialization and global scaling with standard procedures that reduce risk.


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Business Unit Targeted Support

Executive Teams – Aligning commercialization, domestic growth and market entry strategies with global compliance requirements.

R&D & Engineering – Structuring international collaborations, data-sharing without triggering unauthorized transfers. Understanding product versions for controlled and non-controlled specifications. 

Sales & Business Development – Integrating red flags, party screening and contract terms that mitigate compliance risks in global deals down the road.

Finance & Operations – Modeling and costs implications of export compliance, tariffs, and supply chain impacts in expansion plans.

Legal & Compliance Officers – Building technology control and EAR compliance programs, ITAR registrations, and licensing pathways that support successful growth.



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