Launch the AI-powered service business of the future.

We build AI-powered service companies

We build AI-powered
service companies

Our venture studio connects founders, resources, and expertise to launch AI-powered service companies that empower SMBs to succeed and scale.

We’re with you every
step of the journey

We’re a team of experienced founders and operators with a track record of building high-growth businesses. Providing resources, expertise, and guidance, we work closely together to turn an opportunity into a scalable business.

We're looking for two different types of co-founder

Professional Services

People with experience in professional services - any industry - who have deep customer insights and relationships.

Automation and AI

People with a background in engineering, product or data - who love using technology to solve problems and automate tasks.

We build accessible AI-powered services that take care of business

Our ecosystem of accessible services helps SMBs focus on what they do best, by taking care of everything else.
> Compliance  
> Procurement
> Growth
> Operations
> People
> Finances

Let's build a high-growth business together

Hands-on
partnership

We’ll work very closely with you to identify, test,  validate and scale the business.

Better chance
of success

We've built and scaled companies before, so we will apply our learnings to maximize success.

Co-founder
and teammates

We’ll match you to the right co-founder and provide you with a team of experts from a range of disciplines.

FAQs

What is a venture studio?

A venture studio creates startups. Usually they provide the team, strategic direction and resources until product-market fit. At Automate Venture we match Domain Services Experts and Automation Experts together to create co-founder teams. Working closely together, we help identify, test and validate a business opportunity. We provide everything needed to be successful -  including resources, guidance and support.

Do I need an idea or a co-founder to apply? 

Not at all - we’re looking for talented, ambitious people who want to become co-founders. Once your application is successful, we’ll match you with a co-founder that complements your skills, either a Domain Expert or an Automation Expert. Together, we'll find a business opportunity to test and validate, so we reach product-market fit and launch out as a business (for you to lead).

How does the selection process work?

After reviewing your application, if you're a good fit we'll invite you to a first-stage interview. If that goes well, we'll invite you to a virtual bootcamp with other co-founders. You'll workshop a business opportunity and present to our panel of advisors. Successful candidates will then begin the 6 month intensive to identify, test and validate a business.

Where do I need to be based to apply?

We're currently accepting everyone from the USA, Canada, UK and the EU. If you live elsewhere, subscribe to the newsletter to get updated for when we expand to other geographies.

Do you provide the funding?

We provide initial funding by providing all the resources you'll need to validate the business opportunity. Once we validate the business opportunity, yes we plan to provide the option of additional funding through us (or our advisor/partner network).

Will I be compensated? 

Yes, all successful applicants will get a living wage through the 6 month intensive. This will enable you to give 100% of your time and effort to launching a successful, scalable business. This is your opportunity to become an entrepreneur.

What happens if I don’t get accepted?

Don’t be discouraged, you should still continue your entrepreneur journey. Subscribe to the newsletter to join our community as we'll share resources, events plus news about future opportunities.

Let's launch a
venture together