We turn bold ideas into things you can touch.
Plumb:LC is a venture development and strategy firm built for people who want to do big things — and actually get them done.
We partner with economic developers, universities, capital allocators, and founders to design and launch initiatives that move the needle. From new startup funds to accelerator programs, industry-aligned credentials to public-private partnerships, we help our clients go from concept to concrete.
We don’t just write white papers. We build.
Our work lives at the intersection of entrepreneurship, capital, and economic development. That means we understand how to move between sectors, translate across incentives, and bring the right people to the table. Whether you're navigating the complexities of government funding, standing up a new program, or crafting a capital stack that can get your project off the ground, we bring clarity, rigor, and velocity.
What We Believe
Execution beats intention. Good ideas are everywhere. We specialize in getting them out of your head and into the world.
Markets can be built. Especially in places and sectors where others don’t look. That’s where the magic is.
Entrepreneurship is a public good. We build infrastructure to support it — from inside institutions and across communities.
What We Do
We design, fund, and launch:
Economic development programs
Venture-backed accelerators and SPVs
Community capital strategies
Guidance, curriculum, and immersive retreats for values-driven founders and investors
Our clients range from state agencies and research universities to early-stage funds and community leaders with a vision.
Our
Values
Build What Matters
We focus on what’s worth doing — not what looks good on paper. We choose projects that have real potential to create impact, and we work with people who are serious about making things better.
Make It Real
Ideas are easy. Execution is everything. We help our clients get traction, not just vision. That means being honest about what it takes to launch, fund, and grow something — and doing the hard work to make it happen.
Move Through Complexity
We thrive in the messy middle where systems, sectors, and incentives collide. Whether it’s public-private funding, academic-industry collaboration, or founder-philanthropy partnerships, we know how to navigate nuance and keep momentum.
Practice Radical Clarity
We believe clarity is a superpower. We ask sharp questions, name what others won’t, and cut through noise to find what actually matters. That’s how we build trust — and build better things.
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