Archimedes' Offspring (AOS) is a business trust, or team, that serves as the creator and sponsor of a group of investment funds that match investors directly with inventions. AOS starts working with an invention PRIOR to it being exposed as a start-up to venture capitalists. AOS acquires an interest in a thoroughly vetted invention or concept then helps the independent inventor develop the idea and commercialize it. AOS helps the inventor either license the invention, sell it to a third party or buy back their interest from AOS. Investors make a direct investment in inventions, avoiding the risk that comes with investing in start-ups. The AOS model results in a much greater return, not only for the inventor, but for whomever invests alongside the inventor.