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We work with founders who move fast, think clearly, and build for real markets. If you're looking for someone to hold your hand, we're not it. If you want an operator-level partner, let's talk.
What happens next.
You apply or reach out
We review within 3 business days
30-minute intro call — no deck required
An honest yes or an honest no
We are not for everyone.
✓ This is for you if…
- ·You move fast and hate unnecessary meetings
- ·You believe distribution matters as much as product
- ·You're building for a real market, not a trend
- ·You want an operator partner, not just money
✗ This is not for you if…
- ·You need 6 months to decide on a logo
- ·You're looking for someone to manage a dev shop
- ·You want a co-founder who stays invisible
- ·You've never shipped anything
Common questions.
Yes. We're operators, not service providers. We take meaningful equity because we do meaningful work. Typical range is 15-40% depending on what we bring and the stage.
We work from zero — literally. Most of our companies started as a thesis on a whiteboard. We also work with founders who have early traction and need operator support to scale.
Active studio involvement typically runs 12-18 months. After that, the company operates independently with ongoing portfolio support. We stay on the cap table and the board.
Both. We invest studio resources (engineering, design, growth, ops) AND capital. The mix depends on the venture and what it needs most.
It means our team works inside your company. We ship code, run growth experiments, close deals, and hire your first team members. We're not advisors on a monthly call.
Yes — if you have a strong thesis about a problem space and a track record that shows you can execute. We've partnered with founders pre-idea and helped them find the right market together.
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