Have what it takes to be a founder?
Turn your idea or MVP into a venture-backable startup by joining our Venture Studio.
How our Venture Studio works
Put yourself forward
If you're just starting something or even if it’s just a passing thought, we want to hear about it.
See our current opportunities
We're working on multiple concepts that solve big problems for our corporate partners, and are looking for founders to run them.
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Helping you succeed is our #1 objective
We're a team of experts across every function, here to help transform and scale your business while your team grows. And we're happy to do things that don't scale, so that your start-up can.
Work with our expert team while your team grows
Each of them brings deep knowledge and extensive networks within the sectors they work in. They will be your main point of contact during the program. Helping shape your strategy as well as pulling the right support around you from our team and investors.
Access the world's most influential companies
Access to leading innovators in the world’s most influential companies is what we call an unfair advantage. Everything from distribution to data, relationships, credibility and capital.
In London, we are currently investing in Beauty, FinTech, Home, Media, Retail, Travel & Ai & Big Data.
You may be wondering…
When is the right time to apply?
We're looking for ambitious entrepreneurs who want to use technology to make a big impact. If you have an idea but haven't yet built the product or MVP, now's the right time.
If you don't have an existing idea, take a look at our careers page to run a concept we're already working on.
What are the terms?
We invest 250k in capital combined with 12 months of bespoke support for 25% equity.
Does Founders Factory only build startups in certain sectors?
In London, we are currently building startups in Beauty, FinTech, Home, Media, Retail, Travel & Ai & Big Data.
Am I employed by Founders Factory?
Until the business is incorporated, we'll give you an employment contract with Founders Factory.
What salary can I draw?
On average our founders pay themselves no more than 50k. Your own salary is part of the budget and subsequent funding.
What support should I expect?
Each new venture will have a board comprising of senior members of the Founders Factory operations team (and potentially external observers). The board has a dual responsibility to represent the Founders Factory investment and provide support & advice to the founding team.
You'll also receive hands-on support in strategy, ops, bizdev, product, design, tech, growth, PR, brand, fundraising and talent. We don't charge for our support, but if you need a developer or a designer full time then we have them available to you for extremely friendly rates.
Do your corporates have any rights to my idea or business?
They don't. If a partnership forms with one of our corporate partners, it will be governed by the usual pilot or contract agreements between you and them all of which we can help with.
Is there office space?
Founders Factory will provide office space, co-located with other companies participating in the programme. This includes perks such as catered lunch and a beer fridge. For the full duration of the Studio Program, we can offer up to 4 desks if needed full time and otherwise hot desks are available for your team. Further seats are available at cost or at the discretion of Founders Factory.
Our Startups
Put yourself forward
If you're just starting something or even if it’s just a passing thought, we want to hear about it.
See our current opportunities
We're working on multiple concepts that solve big problems for our corporate partners, and are looking for founders to run them.