Introducing Brodeur Early Stage (ES)
Increase Your Early-Stage Company’s Chances of Success
Every year, over 5 million businesses launch in the U.S., but half won’t make it past five years. The difference between surviving and scaling?
Winning the attention and trust of investors.
Even minor missteps, whether in messaging, pitch delivery, or investor engagement, can be the difference between a “yes” and a “no” from investors. That’s where Brodeur ES comes in.
What is Brodeur ES?
If you’re moving beyond friends-and-family funding and looking to attract serious investors, your messaging, pitch, and visibility need to be clear, compelling, and investor-ready. Brodeur ES helps founders refine their story, strengthen their positioning, and increase their chances of securing the next level of funding with a fast, strategic approach tailored to early-stage funding.
Unlike traditional PR firms, we don’t just focus on media outreach, we equip startups with the tools to master investor conversations, refine their messaging, and build lasting credibility.
Brodeur ES provides an end-to-end service that includes pitch deck development (content and visual), presentation coaching, communications strategy, content generation, storytelling, investor relations, media relations, media training, thought leadership, social media, and research – all if/as needed.
Brodeur ES helps even the leanest of new ventures increase their chances of success. We are mindful that process is important but speed and efficiency are the overriding requirements to achieve quick and sustained success.
How We Help: Tailored Services for Founders
Attracting investors and building brand visibility requires more than just a great idea; it demands a clear, compelling message and a strategic approach. Brodeur ES helps founders refine their story, strengthen their positioning, and confidently engage with both investors and the media.
Brodeur ES provides comprehensive investor positioning support, including:
✅ Pitch Deck Development
✅ Referrals to Angel Investors and Brokers
✅ Presentation & Investor Meeting Coaching
✅ Investor & Media Relations
✅ Thought Leadership & Content Generation
✅ Social Media & PR Strategy
✅ Media Training
✅ Market Research & Competitive Analysis
Our approach is built for speed and efficiency because momentum is everything in fundraising.
Deep Experience Across Industries
As part of Brodeur Partners, a global leader in strategic communications, Brodeur ES combines decades of expertise in branding, messaging, and media strategy with a deep understanding of the early-stage landscape. Our experience spans consumer and B2B sectors, including tech, healthcare, finance, government, aerospace, and beyond.
At Brodeur ES, we don’t just help you refine your story; we position you for long-term success, ensuring that every conversation, every pitch, and every media opportunity moves you closer to your funding goals. From inception to exit, we think the way you think. You’re juggling countless priorities but must deliver a compelling five-minute pitch that captures investor interest.
Meet Cleve, Brodeur ES Lead
Cleve Langton, Chief Partnership Officer at Brodeur, is a seasoned leader with deep experience in the startup and investment space. He has served as a C-level executive, director, board member, and major investor in 11 startups and early-stage companies.
Beyond his leadership at Brodeur ES, Cleve co-founded the Columbia Angel Network, connecting Columbia University ventures to accredited investors.
He is also an Operating Council Member of the University Angel Group, which supports alumni-led startups and early-stage companies. He has advised more than 60 companies on investor presentations, helping them refine their messaging and secure funding from VCs, private equity firms, family offices, and high-net-worth investors.
Meet Jacob, Brodeur VP of Research
Jacob Penn, VP of Research at Brodeur, has over 10 years of experience in consumer research. His experience spans multiple startups, major media companies, and through direct consulting with founders.
He has a proven track record of helping early-stage entrepreneurs build visibility and accelerate growth through impactful brand storytelling.
By shaping clear and compelling narratives he helps founders articulate their value in ways that resonate with key audiences. Backed by deep expertise in research and consumer insights he brings structure and clarity to help startups sharpen their pitch and stand out in a crowded market.
Let’s Talk About Your Fundraising Goals
Whether you’re refining your pitch, preparing for investor meetings, or looking to build your media presence, Brodeur ES can help you achieve lasting impact.
📩 Contact Cleve Langton at cleve@brodeur.com for exclusive resources to jumpstart your fundraising strategy:
✅ 20-Minute Consultation Call – Get expert insights on your pitch and investor positioning
✅ PR Template – A ready-to-use guide for securing media coverage
✅ Elevator Pitch Guide – Learn how to clearly and concisely communicate your startup’s value
🚀 Ready to make your startup investor ready? Contact Cleve today and claim your FREE resources!