Growth, by design.
Autus is built on the philosophy of the Banyan tree. Unlike traditional oaks that stand solitary, the Banyan grows by dropping aerial roots that become new supporting trunks. It is a single, interconnected system where every new venture strengthens the whole.
We do not view consulting, investing, and incubation as separate disciplines, but as different stages of the same root system. We are a partner for the long horizon, building density, resilience, and quiet strength.
Our Platform
Advisory & Consulting
For Growth-Stage & Legacy FirmsStrategic intervention at key inflection points. We handle market entry, GTM design, and operating model refinements. We act as a fractional thought-partner for leadership teams navigating complex transformations.
Startup Investments
For Early-Stage FoundersSelective capital deployment where we can add meaningful operating leverage. We don't just write checks; we take board roles and offer hands-on guidance to build foundational strength before scaling.
New Ventures
Internal IncubationA laboratory for our own high-conviction bets. We incubate concepts, co-build products, and nurture long-horizon experiments within the safety of the Autus ecosystem until they are ready to stand alone.
Focused Partnerships
We are not a volume shop. We limit our active portfolio to ensure every partner gets our full intellectual and strategic weight.
Compound Outcomes
We prefer slow, exponential compounding over fast, linear wins. We optimize for durability and generational value.
Adaptive Touch
We know when to step in and when to step back. Hands-on in the mud when it matters; light-touch governance when it doesn't.
The Partners
Elena Rostova
Managing PartnerFormer Partner at Tier-1 VC with a background in M&A. Elena bridges the gap between institutional capital and operational chaos.
Marcus Thorne
Head of VenturesEx-COO of a unicorn fintech. A systems thinker who specializes in zero-to-one product incubation and organizational design.
Silas Vane
Strategy Lead20 years in management consulting focused on legacy turnarounds. Expert in navigating complex stakeholder environments.