Bringing a Proven Model to University-based Innovation
5lights was founded on a combined 73 years’ senior leadership experience in commercialization and the insight that iconic ventures and companies succeed through more than innovative thought, hard work, and large cash infusions.
We believe that significant and sustained growth, value creation, and profit are best created through the focused balance of five factors — five lights. Each of these factors is vital, and together they unlock a venture’s greatest of potential.
LET’S TALK
We welcome inquiries from tech transfer professionals, inventors, subject matter experts, and potential commercialization partners.
Secret
What is the unique and compelling advantage?
Model
What is the best model, in terms of sustainability and scalability?
Team
Who is “missing” in terms of vision, leadership, management, execution and culture?
Resources
What cash, credit, people, partners, or other resources will best power the business?
Market
Is the market ready and sufficient, and what will it take to thrive there?
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our companies are built on a set of common philosophies and distinguished by shared values among the people who drive their success.
First and foremost, we believe in possibility, the satisfaction of a healthy pursuit and the gratification of meaningful impact.
From that foundation, we work with select entrepreneurs, inventors and other partners who embrace sound business approaches as a means to commercial success: innovative people who exhibit unwavering mettle and dedication to a culture of optimization.
5Lights IP Ventures Leadership
Charlie Horn
Co-Founder
Sherry Hoskinson
Managing Partner | CEO
Matt Muehlebach
General Counsel