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unparalleled connections from our team of venture catalysts.























into Industry Winners
















unparalleled connections from our team of venture catalysts.























Match Making
















unparalleled connections from our team of venture catalysts.














Lower Middle Market
Matchmaking
Facilitating deals & introductions between growth-stage corporations, strategic buyers, and institutional providers of capital.



Lower Middle Market
Matchmaking



Facilitating deals & introductions between growth-stage corporations, strategic buyers, and institutional providers of capital.
Private Equity
Meets LinkedIn
built on decades of success.






Scaling Meaningful Change






At a critical inflection point in your company’s growth? Get access to the right resources, relationships, and capital when you need it.
We believe that equipping & connecting founders not only improves our economy but also the world we live in.
Our Approach
VCengine helps founders grow by setting up value-creating collaborations with new clients, strategic partners, and investors.


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How It Works
1. Contact Us
Reach out on our form below and let us know how we can help you.
2. Schedule a Call
Client Relations schedules a time to get to know you better and discuss your investment/buy-side or capital/sell-side needs.
3. Set Your Target
Analyst Team compiles a list of prospects based on your criteria, both in-network and out-of-network.
4. Meet Your Match
Prospects undergo rigorous screening, vetting, and scoring before a Deal Summary/Offer is sent to you.



âVCengine won our review for Woz U. Our leadership team is making great progress in our pursuit of the right kind of capital for our company. Corey plus his team, have been incredibly helpful to our future. We are grateful for Corey!â
Michael K. Clifford
Founder, MKC Advisor


"I have worked with Stephen Lairmore for many years. He is a proven professional in the Venture Capital world. During our relationship, he has funded many companies, and has an impeccable record. On top of his resume speaking for itself, I consider him a man of true integrity. If you work with him, youâll know what I am saying."
Matthew Hill
Managing Director, The Hill Companies


âCorey and the VCengine team were great to work with. They were professional, timely and have an amazing, relevant rolodex."
Jim Mueller
Chairman, Mid America Capital


âStephen is a true professional - puts client interests first, tells it like it is and works hard to accomplish his assignments. Is highly regarded by all those that he works with.â
John Kensey
Managing Member, Avalon Capital LLC


"VCengine were trusted advisors and would be for any who need to navigate the finance landscape. It was good value and very enjoyable as they fit in like any other team member. Highly recommended!â
Robert Heimlim
Partner/Co-Founder, Bluesalve Partners


"Stephen has a rich rolodex and a trustworthy way of communicating with people and was able to quickly bring major investors to the table to hear the story. His ability to deliver investor leads is exceptional. I now consider him a good friend and always enjoy our interactions."
Jack Syage
CEO, ImmunogenX


âCorey is an intelligent, thoughtful, and well-connected PE advisor with a professional approach and an even-keeled demeanor. He provided us with excellent advice and counsel throughout our capital-raise process.â
Gary B. Glass
General Counsel, Health Channels


âAs a strategic and business planner, Interim C.E.O., and business consultant I have worked with a lot of Private Equity/VC consultants over the past 25 years and VCengine is the one I recommend. They do superlative work at reasonable fees. When I have clients seeking funding I contact VCengine.â
Dan Brown
President & CEO, InfiniumInsights


"Corey has an excellent network of investors, and provided extremely useful advice in positioning my company; his expertise and integrity are outstanding. Xavier.â
Xavier Frapaise
Founder & CEO, Optimer Pharmaceuticals


âVCengine made our entire experience of raising our company's first private capital a smooth and delightful process from beginning to end. I was impressed with their market knowledge and the extent of their network to draw upon for equity partners. They found us the right partner and our company is growing.â
Ed Malloy
Mayor, City of Fairfield


âVCengine won our review for Woz U. Our leadership team is making great progress in our pursuit of the right kind of capital for our company. Corey plus his team, have been incredibly helpful to our future. We are grateful for Corey!â
Michael K. Clifford
Founder, MKC Advisor


"I have worked with Stephen Lairmore for many years. He is a proven professional in the Venture Capital world. During our relationship, he has funded many companies, and has an impeccable record. On top of his resume speaking for itself, I consider him a man of true integrity. If you work with him, youâll know what I am saying."
Matthew Hill
Managing Director, The Hill Companies


âCorey and the VCengine team were great to work with. They were professional, timely and have an amazing, relevant rolodex."
Jim Mueller
Chairman, Mid America Capital


âStephen is a true professional - puts client interests first, tells it like it is and works hard to accomplish his assignments. Is highly regarded by all those that he works with.â
John Kensey
Managing Member, Avalon Capital LLC


"VCengine were trusted advisors and would be for any who need to navigate the finance landscape. It was good value and very enjoyable as they fit in like any other team member. Highly recommended!â
Robert Heimlim
Partner/Co-Founder, Bluesalve Partners


"Stephen has a rich rolodex and a trustworthy way of communicating with people and was able to quickly bring major investors to the table to hear the story. His ability to deliver investor leads is exceptional. I now consider him a good friend and always enjoy our interactions."
Jack Syage
CEO, ImmunogenX


âCorey is an intelligent, thoughtful, and well-connected PE advisor with a professional approach and an even-keeled demeanor. He provided us with excellent advice and counsel throughout our capital-raise process.â
Gary B. Glass
General Counsel, Health Channels


âAs a strategic and business planner, Interim C.E.O., and business consultant I have worked with a lot of Private Equity/VC consultants over the past 25 years and VCengine is the one I recommend. They do superlative work at reasonable fees. When I have clients seeking funding I contact VCengine.â
Dan Brown
President & CEO, InfiniumInsights


"Corey has an excellent network of investors, and provided extremely useful advice in positioning my company; his expertise and integrity are outstanding. Xavier.â
Xavier Frapaise
Founder & CEO, Optimer Pharmaceuticals


âVCengine made our entire experience of raising our company's first private capital a smooth and delightful process from beginning to end. I was impressed with their market knowledge and the extent of their network to draw upon for equity partners. They found us the right partner and our company is growing.â
Ed Malloy
Mayor, City of FairfieldGet in Touch with Us
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About VCengine









VCengine is an investor matchmaking and M&A intermediary that specializes in deal sourcing & origination, vetting, and consultation, focused on connecting growth-stage companies in the lower middle market with interested investors and buyers, such as VC/PE groups, PE-backed portfolio companies, corporate buyers, family offices, and UHNWIs.
Our seasoned team of analysts, private equity consultants, and matchmakers research, locate, interview, vet, package, and introduce founders based on the strict investment criteria provided by our buy-side clients and our proprietary âTier-1 Vetting System,â developed in conjunction with top-tier VC/PE firms in our network.
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