About Colaeb
Built by a founder who knows what a good introduction is worth.
Colaeb is a human-led business network that connects companies with customers, partners and capital. It was founded in Columbus, Ohio by Manny Larcher, a founder, investor and advisor.
Colaeb · Columbus, Ohio · Connecting businesses since 2020
Our founder
Manny Larcher, founder of Colaeb.
Manny Larcher is a founder, investor and advisor with over a decade of experience building, scaling and investing in companies across technology, healthcare, media and consumer brands.
He began his career in marketing and business development before founding YourInfoDaily in 2014, a passion project driven by his love of music, arts and business. The platform has since grown into a media ecosystem supporting creators, brands and entrepreneurs through content, partnerships and growth initiatives.
In 2015, Manny joined telehealth startup Ardina, which raised venture capital and was acquired by Cardinal Health two years later. Following the 2017 acquisition, he co-founded Stopwatch Creative, helping founders and brands with strategy and execution.
During the pandemic, Manny turned a free event series highlighting entrepreneurs into a global growth platform. Originally called Collaborate and Elevate, now Colaeb, it has since helped thousands of brands reach new customers through strategic partnerships and advertising opportunities.
From 2022 to 2025, he served as an Analyst at a venture capital firm with more than $170 million in assets under management, investing in early-stage technology and healthcare startups in Ohio. Today, Manny is an angel investor who helps companies scale revenue, unlock partnerships and grow with intention. Connect with Manny on LinkedIn.
About Colaeb
A human-led network for business growth.
Colaeb, formerly Collaborate and Elevate, is a business matchmaking network that started as a free event series spotlighting entrepreneurs. Members tell us what they need, whether that is customers, partners, funding, talent or visibility, and our team connects them with the people and companies who can help. Since 2020, Colaeb has connected more than 700 businesses across 39 U.S. states and 16 countries, and members report an average of three new qualified business relationships a month. "Collaborate and Elevate" remains our tagline and the mantra behind every introduction we make.
What Colaeb offers
- B2B introductions and business matchmaking to buyers, partners and investors.
- Lead generation and network promotion for founders and agencies.
- Colaeb Capital, funding from $10,000 to $5 million through our lending partner, ROK Financial.
- Annual conferences, private events and a free YouTube library of founder interviews.
Rooted in Columbus
Colaeb is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, and many of our earliest members are Ohio founders. We have hosted Colaeb conferences in 2023, 2024 and 2025, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors and operators to share how they found customers, raised capital and scaled.
What members say
Why businesses trust Colaeb.
“Most platforms promise connections. Colaeb actually facilitates them. The difference is the human element.”
Ibrahim Mohmed
Founder, Taja.ai
“Colaeb has been an incredible support system for me and my growth as an entrepreneur, and invaluable for my business.”
Jack Swartley
Founder, MobilePantry · Columbus, Ohio
“Colaeb is a network and brand that I rely on for credible business advice. This platform goes above and beyond to deliver results.”
Nina Archie
Ecosystem Builder · Washington, D.C.
Common questions about Colaeb
Who founded Colaeb?
Colaeb was founded by Manny Larcher, a Columbus, Ohio founder, angel investor and advisor with over a decade of experience building, scaling and investing in companies across technology, healthcare, media and consumer brands.
What does Colaeb do?
Colaeb is a human-led business matchmaking network. It connects businesses with customers, partners and investors through vetted introductions, and with funding through Colaeb Capital.
Where is Colaeb based?
Columbus, Ohio, with members across 39 U.S. states and 16 countries.
How do you spell Colaeb?
Colaeb is spelled C-O-L-A-E-B and is often searched as Colabe, Collabed or Colabes. The company was formerly called Collaborate and Elevate, which remains its tagline and mantra.
How can I contact Colaeb?
Use the contact form on the Colaeb homepage or join the Colaeb community channel on Discord.
Explore Colaeb
Where to go next.
See how Colaeb can help your business grow.
B2B introductions →
Warm, human-vetted introductions to buyers and partners.
Business matchmaking →
Matched on real business fit, not keyword overlap.
Find business partners →
Distributors, referral partners and co-marketing allies.
B2B lead generation →
Qualified leads for small businesses, without buying lists.
Colaeb Capital →
Funding from $10K to $5M through one application.
Let's grow together.
Join 700+ businesses in the Colaeb network, or tell us what you're working on.