Since 2006, we don’t invest in ideas.
We co-found companies built to last.
Why startups in critical tech fail - even with funding
Too many tech startups fail - not because they lack ideas, but because they lack strong cofounders, operational guidance, and long-term support.
VCs provide capital, not execution. They fund, but don't build - leaving founders alone when decisions matter most.
Most funds push for growth at any cost. Deep tech requires time, but investors want quick returns.
Founders are expected to know everything: raise capital, recruit, execute… but without solid co-founders or strategic support.
Critical sectors can't afford mistakes. In cybersecurity, quantum, or sovereign infrastructure, execution is everything.
Founded in the United States in 2006, McCann Perkins is an internationally oriented startup studio, born from the belief that great companies are not built with money alone, but with committed allies.
After more than fifteen years working alongside bold entrepreneurs, we chose to anchor our presence in North America to support the rise of sovereign, sustainable, and strategic innovation - driven by a model rooted in co-creation and human capital.
We are not a fund: we don't deploy cash, but rather operational and technological expertise essential to turning solid ideas into antifragile companies.
What you can't afford to hire, we bring to the table as co-founders.
At McCann Perkins, we believe the best companies are born from trust, hard work, and uncompromising support.
Not detached advice. Seasoned C-level executives (CEO, CTO, CISO…) actively involved in your key decisions, week after week.
Legal structuring, governance, operational models, technical architecture - everything it takes to build a company that lasts.
Not mission-based consultants. Trusted experts who commit for the long term because they believe in your project.
A selective network of entrepreneurs, industrial partners, and institutions. Targeted introductions - never random.
Our studio is built for those who want to build seriously - not chase trends.
You have a bold vision and unique expertise, but limited resources to structure, secure, and launch your project? That's exactly what we're here for.
Coming out of a lab, a company, or an abandoned project? Ready to move to the "real company" stage? We help you lay the foundation.
Looking to get involved in innovation differently? Willing to invest your time, skills, or resources? We give you access to a qualified, structured dealflow.
Looking for serious, supported, and vetted projects from day one? McCann Perkins is a rigorous selection gateway. We only present what truly stands.
At McCann Perkins, we believe in a different kind of capital - one that isn't measured in numbers, but in commitment, presence, and impact. Human capital - that rare time, critical expertise, and unwavering alignment - is now the most valuable resource for building strong companies.
We've chosen to build a clear model: a startup studio that works alongside founders from day one, to build seriously - with discipline, with depth, without compromise. We don't bet on ideas. We invest in the ability to make them real, resilient, and ready.
Co-create, execute, grow together. Because no one should have to build alone.
We support committed entrepreneurs from the very first steps, co-founding ambitious, purposeful, and resilient startups with them. Our studio brings together the strategic, technical, and operational expertise needed to turn strong ideas into sustainable companies.
We're not here to multiply projects, but to build with rigor, care, and high standards. Every collaboration is a partnership built on trust, grounded in real involvement and deep alignment around values, goals, and execution.
Our mission is to open a different path to entrepreneurship - collective, responsible, and human-centered. A model to create, together, the kind of companies this era demands.
Giving founders access to what they can't secure alone at the start
At McCann Perkins, we're neither observers nor passive partners. We act as fully committed co-founders from day one to secure, structure, and grow what truly matters in the long run: a strong foundation, clear execution, and sound decision-making.
High-level strategic mentorship from experienced CEOs, CTOs, COOs, and CISOs
Bespoke legal and business structuring
IT infrastructure and cybersecurity hardening
Helping build strong founding teams and connect with the right co-founders
Helping startups get structured and execution-ready from day one
We bring in seasoned fractional C-level leaders who act as co-founders, on a flexible and committed basis
Our approach is built around the proprietary Dual Loop method - a two-step strategy designed to turn opportunities into viable startups.
This first phase focuses on identifying concrete use cases based on real-world needs. It ensures that each project is grounded in industrial reality, with a validated market potential and a well-understood technological feasibility.
In this second loop, we transform an idea into a prototype in record time. By leveraging hybrid classical/quantum tools and pilot partners, we accelerate proof of usefulness and drastically shorten incubation cycles.
We begin with a focused diagnostic: founding team, market dynamics, and ambition. We define roles, align on vision, and formalize the engagement (sweat equity, governance, roadmap).
We co-develop the legal, technical, and business foundations. Together we define the core offer, clarify the positioning, and set up the first operational tools.
We ship a functional MVP, test it with early adopters, and initiate commercial traction or fundraising. McCann Perkins remains deeply involved in day-to-day execution.
Once momentum is built, we help secure funding or consolidate the team's independence. Our role evolves - we remain as strategic advisors or transition to a board-level partner.
We're here to help you move forward.
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