Proven Track Record with Quantifiable Results
Key Performance Metrics
$30MM+
in liabilities settled at $0.06-$0.09 on the dollar
90%
average debt reduction
6-12
months runway extended
~80%
of clients positioned for successful follow-on funding
Case A
Bay Area Synthetic Biology Company (2024)
- Challenge: $30MM+ in liabilities, 2 months runway
- Result: Settled at $0.059 on the dollar
- Outcome: Closed equity round in Q4 2024
Case B
Bay Area AI Company (2023-24)
- Challenge: $7.5MM liabilities, imminent insolvency
- Result: Settled at <$0.09 on the dollar
- Outcome: Successfully raised new equity round in Q3 2024
Value Delivered
Recent client settlements of debt claims are well in the 8-figure range per client yet averaging $0.06-0.09 on the dollar settlements with all clients successfully positioned for subsequent equity financing rounds.
Client Testimonial
David and his team didn't just provide potential solutions and hope. The team at CRAGSI executed and delivered. Their integrated approach helped us navigate complexity and emerge stronger than ever.
Dr. Alex Lorestani
Founder & CEO of Geltor
Stakeholder Value Proposition
With CRAGSI
Convert 2-3 failures into recoveries
20-30% improvement in active fund positions ascribed value
Reputation protection
Second lever beyond initial selection
Fiduciary duty fulfillment
Follow-on investment opportunities
Without CRAGSI
75% of portfolio investments → $0
Portfolio drag on returns
Limited options when distress hits ("ABC or dissolution")
Our Deliverables
01
Generate alpha through portfolio value preservation / optionality / maximization
02
Expertise in preserving VC portfolio value and repositioning distressed assets
03
Provides VCs with a powerful second lever to differentiate fund returns beyond initial investment selection
04
Aligns restructuring strategies with broader portfolio and investment goals
market impact
For VCs, our expertise goes beyond rescuing individual companies. We strategically position distressed assets within broader portfolio objectives, turning potential losses into valuable, sustainable opportunities.
