yes you can license the patent to the startup under a non-revocable license. Make sure that the license rights pass on in case of "change of control" (acquisit

yes you can license the patent to the startup under a non-revocable license. Make sure that the license rights pass on in case of "change of control" (acquisition, merger, sale). You should be able to google for this agreement. its pretty standard. if you do a non-revocable, transferable license grant...it should be investor friendly.