What happens after you're done scouting?

Finding the right startup is a major step in any open innovation journey but it is only the beginning. The real value comes after scouting, when it is time to validate the fit and start meaningful conversations.

At Novable, this is where our professional services come in.

Our startup scouting process helps you discover innovation that align with your strategic needs, whether you are tackling a business challenge, exploring a new market, or searching for a specific technology or solution. Once the scouting phase is complete and you identify one or more strong matches, the next question is usually the same: what now?

1. Validating the opportunity with Intelligence Reports

A startup may look like a perfect fit on paper, but before moving forward, you may need a deeper understanding of the company and a practical way to connect with it. Internal stakeholders may want more context, more evidence, or more reassurance before deciding whether to pursue a partnership, pilot, investment, or commercial discussion.

That is why Novable offers different Intelligence Reports designed specifically for this post-scouting phase. They provide deeper insight and stronger evidence for decision-making.

Enriched Company Profiles

Sometimes, you need more than a standard startup profile to assess whether a company is truly relevant. Our Enriched Company Profiles provide additional data points that help paint a clearer picture of the startup. You can request them directly through the Novable app, and each profile is AI-generated and validated by Novable experts.

These profiles can include deeper information on contact details, intellectual property, business information, and other relevant company data. The goal is to give you a stronger factual basis for evaluation, helping you compare opportunities more effectively and reduce uncertainty before engagement.

Example of Enriched Company Profiles

Company Snapshot

If you need a quick but structured view of a startup, Novable also offers a Company Snapshot, a PDF export. It brings together the key information needed for initial evaluation and internal alignment, including the company overview, business model, products and services, target audience, strengths, and competitive context.

Example of Company Snapshot

Company Deep-dives

When a startup appears especially promising, a surface-level view is often not enough. Novable’ deep-dives provide a more thorough analysis of selected startups, with tailored reports built around your criteria and priorities.

These personalized reports are designed to give a broader and more structured understanding of the opportunity. You choose the criteria and we deliver. 

Example of a Company Deep Dive

Technology Overview 

Innovation Landscaping

2. Engaging (anonymously) with startups for any kind of query

Once the validation phase is underway, the next challenge is often engagement. Even when you have identified an ideal startup, making contact and opening the right conversation is not always easy.

Novable helps bridge that gap through our reach-out services.

Startup Reach-Out

A strong match only creates value if a conversation actually begins. With Startup Reach-Out, Novable contacts startups on your behalf for a specific enquiry, while allowing you to remain anonymous if needed.

Contact Enrichment

In some cases, the key challenge is simply finding the right person to speak to. We can help identify the most relevant contact details, including email addresses, phone numbers, and LinkedIn profiles, so you can directly connect with decision-makers at the startup.

For innovation teams working under time pressure, contact enrichment makes outreach faster, more targeted, and more effective.

3. Support beyond scouting

At Novable, we believe the value of startup scouting should not stop at a shortlist. The end goal is finding interesting startups and helping you take the next step with confidence.

That is why our work continues after scouting. With Intelligence Reports, you gain the insight they need to validate opportunities. With Startup Interactions, you gain the tools and support needed to engage the right startups effectively.

Because finding the perfect match is important. But making that match actionable is what creates impact.

An honest review from our client:

“I truly appreciate the human touch in your SaaS platform model, and how you’ve successfully bridged the gap between a platform and a full-service provider for open and corporate innovation."- David Torres - Global Scouting & Open Innovation at The Coca Cola Company

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