Build a startup from scratch in our Venture Studio
We help founders turn ideas into the next generation of technology companies.
Entrepreneurs, tell us about your ideaA fast-track for talented entrepreneurs
Innovation can improve the world we live in
The businesses we build in our Venture Studio are born out of trends and focus areas identified together with our corporate partners.
Beauty
Retail
AI & Big data
Home & Hygiene
Travel
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Your dedicated team of experts
Our team of 100+ mentors and operators are individuals with deep industry, investment and entrepreneurship experience.
Together we will validate ideas, build the MVP, and test, iterate, and acquire your first customers.
Come and build a business with us in our startup studio
Joining our venture studio is a unique opportunity to build a business from scratch, with almost zero risk.
Put an idea 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.
Born in our Venture Studio
You may be wondering…
What is a venture studio, exactly?
Typically, a venture studio turns ideas that are sourced and vetted within the organisation, into venture-backable businesses - hiring a CEO and founding team when the time is right. At Founders Factory, we believe some of the best ideas come from entrepreneurs and real-life experiences, so we welcome entrepreneurs to apply to join our studio to build a business with us, right from the beginning.
That means that together we will validate your idea, build out the MVP, test, iterate and acquire your first customers. And when you're ready, we'll help you accelerate your launch and hire your founding team.
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. If you already have a product in market and early traction, take a look at our startup accelerator.
How much capital do I get?
We invest £150k alongside 12 months support for 25% equity. You'll join a bespoke studio team for 6 months who will help you validate your product concept and build out an MVP - as you prepare to launch, we'll incorporate your venture as an independent company and deploy £150k into your business.
Whilst in build, Founders Factory will pay you a £50k salary and cover any costs incurred externally.
What support should I expect?
Each new venture will be supported by a dedicated studio team, made up from a Project Lead, Sector Specialist, and select members of our Operation Team. Our skill sets include product, design, talent, data science, engineering, growth, fundraising and corporate partnerships.
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.
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, alongside other companies participating in the program. Here you'll be a part of the FF community, with events and other perks available. 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.
We've already built over 45 companies from scratch
Bower Collective is an e-commerce platform for home and personal care products that makes it easy for people to eliminate plastic waste and live a more sustainable life.
A digital assistant that transacts online without human intervention, bringing the power of cognitive automation to people’s daily lives.
We are combining the best of audio storytelling with the richness of the web, creating a next-generation platform for rich audio content.
Poplar makes creating Augmented Reality content simple. They activate a community of over 600 AR creators to produce awesome experiences on behalf of brands. Their clients include Universal Music, Sony Music, Warner Music, King, Wargaming, Warner Bros, Fox, L’Oréal, Disney and RB, among others.
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.