Building Sustainable Finance for Cultural Institutions
We're developing mission-aligned financial infrastructure designed to help museums achieve long-term sustainability - without deaccessioning or compromising integrity.
How We Work
We're building with transparency, rigor, and deep respect for museums and the communities they serve.
Mission-First
Every decision is filtered through impact on museums and public trust.
Collaborative
We build WITH the sector, not impose on it.
Research-Driven
Grounded in academic rigor and sector validation.
Transparent
We share our stage, our learning, and our challenges openly.
The Crisis Facing Cultural Institutions
Museums and libraries are fundamental to our communities - but financially, most are struggling to stay solvent.
87% of museums have 12 months or less of operating reserves
1 in 3 directors sees significant risk of permanent closure
Can't monetize collections to fund operations due to ethical and legal restrictions
Traditional funding models were not built for the uncertainty museums face today. We think there's a better way.
Building With Transparency
We're in pre-seed development, actively refining this model with museum partners and advisors. We're not presenting a finished product—we believe the best solutions emerge from honest collaboration.
What we have:
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Rigorous research foundation
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Sector validation from museum directors and experts
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Legal and financial framework designed for compliance
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An excited community
What we're seeking:
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Museum partners willing to explore and test our assumptions
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Mission-aligned accredited investors
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Advisors with cultural sector, legal, or financial expertise
A New Model to Thrive in Uncertainty
What if museums could access capital from their collections without selling art, losing control, or violating public trust?
Over three years, we've developed a model that allows museums to build long-term resilience while preserving what matters most: full ownership, custody, and authority over their collections.
Three Ways to Engage
Museums and libraries are fundamental to our communities - but financially, most are struggling to stay solvent.