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Enter a private ecosystem of top-tier relationships, built on decades of success.
Get started with a discovery call
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Successful Exits
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VC & PE Groups
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Capital Raised
Building the World’s Biggest Organizations:
Apogee helps extraordinary founders grow by providing access to:
- Multi-stage investments from $5 million to $500 million.
- Strategic relationships built on decades of accomplishments and success.
- Mentorship from a specialized staff of seasoned professionals.
- Services that help founders develop and scale their businesses at an accelerated rate.
ACCESS OUR NETWORK
We can personally introduce you to any of the top 300 VC & PE firms in the world and take you straight to decision makers. How? Because after 3 decades of bringing them great deals, they can’t afford to turn us away.
MEET WITH YOUR IDEAL INVESTOR
We identify and schedule meetings with VCs & PEs that not only have the capital but also believe in your vision. Our extensive and diverse network of investors allows us to find the perfect fit for you.
LET US HANDLE THE DETAILS
We take care of due diligence so you don’t have to. 30+ years of success in VC & PE also means you’ll receive guidance and legal advising that’s second to none. Our track record speaks for itself.
A TAILORED
PITCH THAT VC'S WANT
We tailor and refine your investment package (executive summary, pitch deck, financial workbooks, SWOT analysis, and more) to help you effectively present your proposal to top-tier VC & PE firms.
ALL-INCLUSIVE SERVICES
Finance, Payroll, Accounting, HR, Marketing, Media, Pitch Decks, and Legal. We offer strategic access to capital, a specialized global staff of seasoned professionals, and mentors with deep market and technical expertise.
Founding partners
STEPHEN LAIRMORE
Managing Principal & Co-Founder
Stephen is an operating corporate finance executive with over 38 years of experience in the investment industry and 23 years in the PE and VC consulting business. Along with Joel Yeghen, he is the co-founder of Apogee.
He has overseen 50+ private equity transactions and maintains extensive relationships with over 300 strategic VC and PE firms across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Past clients include BCBG, Joan & David, Love Culture, Smashbox, Krystal Enterprises, Partida Tequila, ProSoft, and Reunion.com.
JOEL YEGHEN
CEO & Co-Founder
Joel Yeghen is a strategic sales executive with expertise in new business and strategic partnership development.
He has consulted and created some of the most complex solutions and deals in the Private Investment and Human Capital sectors for many Fortune 500 companies, such as EMC Corporation, Walmart, British Petroleum, State Street Bank, Target, Publics Group, BMC Software, Microsoft, Ceridian, Federated Department Stores, and Canon.
COREY SINGLETON
Chief Organizational Officer
Corey Singleton is a five-time business owner with over 25 years of experience in marketing, sales, and business development. In addition to managing his own businesses, he leads Apogee’s marketing team.
Over the years, he has consulted and invested in hundreds of startups across North America.
