Business Development as a Service
What It’s All About
In today’s hypercompetitive landscape, early-stage companies need more than exceptional teams and technology, they need visibility and access to the right enterprise decision-makers.
Business Development as a Service (BDaaS) is Silicon Foundry’s invite-only offering for enterprise-ready startups seeking to accelerate commercial growth through high-impact partnerships with the world’s leading corporations.
This curated, hands-on engagement is designed for companies we believe in, and with whom we selectively choose to partner. Acting as an embedded extension of their team, we identify, source, and activate strategic opportunities with top-tier corporates across our network. From early intel to deal close, BDaaS unlocks credibility, traction, and access that few can match.
Why This Matters Now
Most early-stage startups struggle to connect with the right corporate stakeholders. Sales cycles are long, opaque, and resource-intensive, especially for lean teams juggling competing priorities without existing relationships.
BDaaS solves that.
Instead of building out a full-time business development team and taking on the risk without knowing if it will deliver a strong return on investment, startups can tap into Silicon Foundry’s trusted network and enterprise expertise on a flexible, low-risk basis.
We act as an embedded extension of the Member’s team, opening doors, backchanneling with decision-makers, and getting them in front of the right people at the right time. Backed by deep connectivity across hundreds of global enterprises and a reputation as a neutral, trusted advisor, we help startups skip the cold outreach and wasted cycles, driving real results faster.
What You Get
BDaaS includes a mix of strategic activities designed to surface and catalyze new opportunities:
Target List Development
Co-create and prioritize a tailored list of high-value corporate prospects aligned to the startups’ growth goals.
Direct Corporate Outreach
Initiate personalized, insight-informed conversations with key decision-makers.
Curated Events & Engagements
Co-design private, SiF-hosted gatherings and sessions that foster high-trust, high-value interaction with corporate targets.
Intel & Feedback Loops
Learn why corporates are (or aren’t) engaging, and how to refine the approach.
Backchanneling & Deal Acceleration
Navigate internal decision paths and build momentum behind the scenes to shorten cycles and close faster.
We keep things focused, flexible, and results-driven. Here’s what to expect when partnering with us:
Engagement Length
4-month initial sprint, with the option to extend based on traction and evolving needs.
Deliverables
- Weekly updates to keep – stay in the loop and on track
- Warm, qualified introductions to senior corporate stakeholders
- Invitations to exclusive events and executive briefings
- Strategic guidance tailored to the agreed-upon goals
- Hands-on support to help drive deals forward
Membership Privileges
BDaaS Members receive a high-touch, high-impact experience designed to accelerate enterprise growth. Privileges include:
- Full access to Silicon Foundry’s downtown San Francisco Hub for meetings, working sessions, and hosting.
- Invitations to curated executive treks, private events, and sector-specific gatherings.
- Tailored market insights and strategic briefings, aligned with the relevant industry and growth objectives.
- Dedicated support from a Coverage Partner and the broader Silicon Foundry team, acting as an extension of existing business development efforts.
- Trusted, insider access to our global network of corporate executives, venture investors, and innovation leaders.
How It Works
As a true extension of the team, we take a structured and strategic approach to driving commercial outcomes. From aligning on goals to closing high-impact opportunities, we guide the process end-to-end, activating Silicon Foundry’s network, insight, and influence every step of the way.
Why Silicon Foundry
Silicon Foundry isn’t just another sales channel. We’re the connective tissue between startups and corporates.
What sets us apart is trust and access: we’re independent, credible, and deeply embedded in the ecosystems that matter. Senior executives engage with us because we bring value without bias, and because we lead with listening, not pitching.
Our team blends decades of experience in operating, investing, and strategic partnerships with a deep understanding of the innovation priorities across hundreds of corporations.
Startups that work with us don’t just get intros, they get traction. We help build the right conversations with the right people, at the right moment, turning potential into progress.
Who This Is Built For
BDaaS is purpose-built for high-growth startups with demonstrated product-market fit and a clear ambition to scale enterprise relationships faster and more strategically.
It’s designed for teams ready to shift from opportunistic outreach to focused, high-leverage engagement with the world’s most influential corporations.
Ideal Members include:
- Venture-backed Series A to Series C companies with an enterprise-ready solution
- Founders & sales leaders focused on Fortune1000 traction
- Startups with strategic relevance to global corporations seeking transformation
- Teams that value partnership, long-term thinking, and high-touch collaboration
