liquidity solutions
for startups
Passkey Advisors
Don't just shut down. Exit.
Most founders leave money on the table.
How we work with founders
What we know
Most startups that shut down leave money on the table. IP, customer contracts, equipment, talent. There's a market for all of it.
What we do
We find buyers for what you've built. Acquihires, IP sales, asset deals, strategic acquisitions. We turn shutdowns into exits.
How we do it
No upfront fees. We only get paid when you do.
What We Sell
IP & Patents
Software, algorithms, patents, trade secrets. Acquirers pay real money for tech that solves problems they're already working on.
Customer Contracts
Recurring revenue, enterprise relationships, signed LOIs. Even a small customer base has value to the right buyer. Help your customers migrate.
Equipment & Inventory
Servers, laptops, lab equipment, office furniture. If you bought it, someone will buy it from you.
Talent & Acquihires
Sometimes the team is the product. We structure acquihires so your people land well and you get paid.
Data
Proprietary datasets, training data, user behavior, market research. Data is an asset, even if the product didn't work out.
The Whole Company
Full M&A, asset sales, strategic acquisitions. When there's a real business to sell, we sell it.
Our Team
Eli Kia - Principal
Eli is a General Partner at Fortify Ventures and has spent his career as both an operator and investor. He was on the founding team at Handle Delivery and an early hire at Duffl (YC W20) before moving to the investment side at Seaside Ventures and Fortify. He's deeply networked in the startup ecosystem and understands what founders go through because he's been there. Passkey exists so founders can focus on what's next while Eli handles the hard stuff they shouldn't have to.​
A Better Ending
The best founders know when to move on.
The smartest ones get something out of it first.
You're ready to move on
You've made the decision and you're focused on what's next. We handle the process so you can get there faster.
Your investors will thank you
Turning a shutdown into an exit is a win for everyone at the cap table. That's the kind of move that gets you backed again.
You built something worth selling
Code, customers, patents, equipment, a team. If there's value, we'll find a buyer.
Contact Us
Get in Touch
The startup journey isn't linear. We'd love to help talk you through your options.
