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Corporate Innovation Advisory

Where enterprise ambition meets the startup ecosystem.

Reynold's connects large enterprises and Global Capability Centers to curated startup and venture opportunities — delivered as an ongoing retainer advisory partnership.

Engagement model

Annual retainer

Ongoing partner, not a one-off vendor

Client segments

Enterprises & GCCs

Large Indian enterprises and MNC captive centers

Primary wedge

Startup scouting

Curated deal flow from both sides of the ecosystem

India-first · Ecosystem-native

What we do

Three capabilities, one ecosystem relationship.

Most innovation engagements stall at research. We are built to move from scouting to structured pilots to sustained programs — staying with you across the full arc.

01

Startup Scouting

Rigorous identification and curation of startups aligned to your strategic priorities. We map the ecosystem across sectors, filter for commercial and technical fit, and deliver a shortlist ready for evaluation — not a raw list.

  • Curated startup longlist and shortlist
  • Sector-specific ecosystem maps
  • Fit assessments against your agenda
  • Warm introductions to founders

02

Open Innovation Programs

Structuring and running startup engagement programs that convert scouting into real outcomes — pilots, POCs, co-development agreements, and ecosystem partnerships that your internal teams can own.

  • Innovation challenge design and facilitation
  • Pilot and POC structuring
  • Co-development agreement framing
  • Program measurement and reporting

03

Innovation Advisory

Ongoing strategic counsel on building and sustaining an innovation function — covering mandate design, stakeholder alignment, ecosystem partnership strategy, and intrapreneurship programs as your ambition expands.

  • Innovation mandate and KPI design
  • Intrapreneurship program design
  • Ecosystem partnership strategy
  • Quarterly innovation reviews

Engagement model

A retainer partnership, not a consulting invoice.

Innovation needs continuity. Most advisory firms deliver a report and leave. We structure engagements as annual retainers — staying invested in your outcomes across the full cycle of scouting, evaluation, and program delivery.

The typical path: a scoped pilot engagement to demonstrate value, converting to an annual retainer once the fit is clear. No lock-in before trust is earned.

Phase 01

Scoped pilot

A time-bound engagement to map your innovation agenda and deliver an initial startup shortlist. Low commitment, fast signal.

Phase 02

Annual retainer

Ongoing scouting cadence, program support, and strategic counsel. Structured as a fixed monthly or annual fee.

Phase 03

Program expansion

As ambition grows, we layer in innovation challenges, intrapreneurship programs, and ecosystem partnerships.

Why Reynold's

Trust on both sides of the ecosystem is the moat.

Ecosystem over ego

We hold genuine relationships with founders, investors, and accelerators — on both sides of the table. That trust is the product.

Candor

We will tell you which startups are not worth your time, which programs will not work, and which innovation ambitions need recalibrating first.

Speed with substance

We move with startup agility — short cycles, fast shortlists, rapid pilots. But every recommendation carries enterprise-grade rigor.

Long-term partnership

The retainer model is not just a commercial structure. It reflects a genuine commitment to your outcomes across multi-year innovation cycles.

Segment 01 — GCCs

MNC Global Capability Centers

Head of Innovation, GCC Head, or VP Strategy at an MNC captive in India. Mandate flows from global HQ — you need ecosystem ROI and a credible India innovation story.

Segment 02 — Enterprises

Large Indian Enterprises

CSO, Head of Corporate Ventures, or Innovation Lead at a large Indian conglomerate. Motivated by competitive disruption — and the need to access emerging tech without building in-house R&D.

Get in touch

Start with a conversation.

Tell us about your innovation agenda, your team's current constraints, and what a useful first engagement might look like. We will respond within one business day.

No commitment required for an initial conversation
Pilot engagement available before full retainer
India-based team, available in your timezone