Venture StudioCo-Build + Co-Invest
We partner with founders and operators to co-build products and co-invest selectively through cash + services-for-equity arrangements.
What"Co-Build" Includes
We supply the missing leadership and execution to get from concept to revenue with speed and discipline.
Product Leadership
- Opportunity framing & feasibility
- Product management & roadmap
- ROI modeling & business case
Technical Architecture
- Stack selection & security strategy
- Data architecture & compliance
- Scalability planning
Engineering & Delivery
- MVP → v1 with CI/CD from day one
- Observability & analytics
- Security & billing infrastructure
Go-to-Market Operations
- Launch strategy & onboarding
- SLAs & reliability hardening
- Pricing tests & early traction
Financial Controls
- Unit economics & KPI frameworks
- Budget & runway management
- Investor materials & board prep
Operate & Scale
- Fractional CTO/CFO leadership
- SRE & performance optimization
- Hiring support & team building
Co-Build + Co-InvestJourney
From concept to operating business with clear milestones and deliverables at each stage.
Discovery & Feasibility
Duration: 2-3 weeks
- Market & competitive analysis
- Technical feasibility assessment
- Business model validation
Deliverables:
- • Detailed feasibility report
- • Technical architecture plan
- • Investment structure proposal
Architecture & Planning
Duration: 1-2 weeks
- Stack selection & security design
- Data architecture & compliance
- Development roadmap
Milestone Gate:
- • Architecture approval
- • Investment terms finalized
- • Development kickoff
Build & Iterate
Duration: 8-16 weeks
- MVP development with CI/CD
- Weekly demos & feedback
- Security & compliance integration
Key Features:
- • Authentication & authorization
- • Payment processing
- • Analytics & monitoring
Launch & Scale
Duration: Ongoing
- Go-to-market execution
- Customer acquisition & retention
- Fractional CTO/CFO support
Success Metrics:
- • Customer acquisition cost
- • Monthly recurring revenue
- • Path to profitability
Investment Instruments
Services-for-Equity
Milestone-vested equity tied to clear deliverables and business outcomes. No upfront cash required.
SAFE/Convertible
Cash investment aligned with future funding rounds and growth milestones. Standard startup financing.
Revenue Share
Selective revenue-sharing arrangements for cash-flow positive businesses. Performance-based returns.
Founder Expectations
What We Expect
- Commitment: No "idea-only" passengers
- Market Access: Domain expertise or distribution advantage
- Coachability: Willingness to iterate based on data
- Pace: Ready to match our execution velocity
What You Get
- Full Leadership Team: CTO/CFO guidance from day one
- Senior Engineering: No junior developers or outsourcing
- Financial Discipline: Unit economics and runway planning
- Finish Focus: We don't abandon projects mid-stream
Example Outcomes
Bootstrapped Launch
Services-for-equity arrangement with $0 founder cash down
- Concept to paying customers in ~14 weeks
- Founders retain meaningful ownership
- Clear path to profitability established
B2B SaaS MVP
Architecture-first build with enterprise features
- 12-week delivery with payments, analytics, SSO
- Pilots convert to paid customers within 60 days
- Scalable infrastructure from launch
Ready toPartner?
We're selective by design. We take on a limited number of co-builds and co-investments each year.
“If you're ready to move fast and execute with discipline, let's talk.”