Sageberry is a commercial advisory boutique.

Our mission is to celebrate and defend biodiversity.

We work with high-impact startups, corporations, and non-profits across the planet.

Our specialty is alternative proteins, regenerative agriculture, cellular agriculture, next generation materials, animal welfare, & conservation.

Venture Scouting

VC-as-a-service from sourcing through due diligence and negotiation support.

Our Services

Governance

Independent board membership.

Corporate Strategy

Go-to-market, M&A, market sizing, technology mapping, corporate innovation, & presentations.

Business Dev

Other projects including temporary on-site projects and public speaking, moderation, or emcee.

Our Team.

Nate Crosser is the principal consultant at Sageberry. Nate is a creative problem solver and gifted communicator who has worked as a venture capitalist, investigative journalist, and entrepreneurial ecosystem builder.

He has advised deep tech startups, accelerators, F500s, and charities on three continents. He's spoken with hundreds of CEOs and corporate executives, and been a frequent public speaker. Nate also runs the environmental biotechnology blog, Fifth Industrial, and the multimedia studio, Moonlit Library.

Nate lives in Kansas where you'll find him experimenting with organic permaculture, mokuhanga printmaking, carpentry, brewing, and yoga. He has a B.A. in Economics, a Juris Doctor in Commercial Law, 3 cats, and a pond full of koi.

We work with third party consultants. If there is a skillset we don't have on board, we can find the right person and manage your project accordingly. Want to join forces as a consultant or fellow? Reach out to Nate on LinkedIn.

Sample Collaborations

Our compensation arrangements are flexible and can include flat fees, monthly retainers, success fees, and partial payment in equity. We offer discounted rates to non-profits and early stage startups. All consultations are free.