Empowering Startups with Unparalleled Resources

The Next Stage Partner Network

At Next Stage Trajectory, we connect our clients with an extraordinary network of companies and services. Our network partners provide essential resources and expertise to help startups achieve exponential growth and reach their full potential.

Strategic Partner

The Cannon is building the only global community that is both open to all current and future innovators, entrepreneurs, small businesses, investors, service providers and relentlessly dedicated to entrepreneurial support, programming and connections.

Financial Partners

Merrill provides comprehensive financial services and investment management, helping companies achieve their financial goals with expertise and precision.

Porter Capital offers flexible financing solutions to businesses, helping them manage cash flow and fuel growth through various stages.

Open Houston fosters innovation and collaboration within the startup community, providing resources and support for emerging companies.

The Austin Venture Association connects investors, entrepreneurs, and service providers, promoting the growth and success of the venture community in Austin.

Quasar Capital is a trusted provider of specialized small business invoice factoring, asset-based lending, and cash flow lending solutions. We are dedicated to helping small businesses thrive by offering customized financial solutions tailored to their unique needs across the United States and Canada, with facilities reaching up to $20 million.

Premier M&A Advisors provides expert guidance in mergers and acquisitions, helping companies navigate complex transactions and achieve strategic growth.

Marketing Partner

Ellipsis Communications delivers bold PR and marketing strategies for Next Stage Trajectory companies that elevate brands, deeply engage audiences, and drive impactful growth.

  • “As a marketing agency that specializes in early stage startups, we love helping Next Stage’s founders blast off into hypergrowth.”

    Kaia Roman, CEO, Ellipsis Communications

  • “The growth projections for Next Stage’s companies align perfectly with Porter Capital's core funding capabilities, making them an ideal partner.”

    Bjorn Peterson, Porter Capital, Business Development Officer

  • "The Next Stage founders share our values and purpose, empowering businesses with tailored financial solutions for sustainable growth, and we are excited to be part of this network."

    Tanya Fontenot, Vice President of Business Development, Quasar Capital Partners