Build
Build: founding new AI-native companies
We found and operate new companies from the ground up, together with exceptional teams.
Who it is for
Who Build is for
Many strong companies start as a problem in an industry rather than a pitch. Build is how we work on those.
It is for exceptional people who want to found with a partner: technical founders, domain experts and operators ready for a new venture.
You do not need a finished idea. You do need a strong view of a problem and the energy to work on it for a long time.
What we look for
What we look for
Exceptional builders
People who ship, learn quickly and care about craft.
Domain depth
Years inside an industry, with a sharp view of what is broken.
Technical range
Comfort with models, data and the systems that carry them.
Operating instinct
A feel for customers, cost and the details of running a company.
Candor
Plain talk about risk, doubt and what the evidence says.
Long horizons
A wish to build something that lasts, not a quick exit.
How we work
How we work with the company
We explore ideas together before anything is formed. The aim is to find a real problem where AI changes the economics, not only the interface.
- Idea exploration. We start with a problem, speak with buyers early and test whether AI can change the economics.
- Co-founder partnership. We partner with a founder or team as a co-founder. Roles and ownership are agreed up front, in writing.
- Hiring and go-to-market. We help assemble the first team and reach the first customers.
- Data, infrastructure and capital. We set the technical base and raise further capital when the work calls for it.
Most ideas stop early. That is the process working, and it keeps our attention on the ones that matter.
Read more: build, buy or partner for models and hiring the first AI team.
What we do not do
What we do not do
Process
How it works
Intro note
Tell us about yourself, your field and the problem you keep returning to.
First conversation
A direct talk about what you want to build and how you like to work.
Working session
We work through an idea together, from the customer problem to a first outline of the product.
Decision with feedback
We tell you yes or no, with feedback either way. We aim to reply within two business days at every step.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an idea to talk to you?
No. A strong view of a problem is enough. Many useful conversations start with a field and a frustration.
Is Build a job or a partnership?
It is a partnership. Roles, ownership and decision rights are discussed early and agreed in writing with counsel.
Can I bring my own idea?
Yes. We explore your idea or ours, and we say plainly which we think is stronger and why.
Contact
Building, running or selling an AI-native business?
Tell us a little about it. We aim to reply within two business days.