Can't afford a development team? We build your product in exchange for equity or revenue share — the same Studio quality, without the upfront cost. You grow the business. We share in the success.
We accept 2-4 projects per quarter. ~15-20% acceptance rate.
“I started SocioFi because I couldn't afford to get my own ideas built. Ventures exists for founders in that exact position — people with real domain expertise and validated ideas who just need a technical partner. We're not doing charity. We're making a bet on founders we believe in.”
We don't write checks. We write code. Our investment is development capacity — the same engineers and AI-powered process that Studio clients pay for. Instead of a wire transfer, you get a built product.
No office space. No cohort. No mentorship program. We build your product and support it for 3 months post-launch. You handle everything else — sales, marketing, growth, fundraising. That's the deal.
There's a real exchange. Equity, revenue share, or both. We're taking a risk — betting our development capacity on your success. The terms reflect that risk.
We build. You give us equity.
Best for: Pre-revenue startups with high growth potential
See full termsWe build. You share revenue until a cap.
Best for: Products with clear, near-term revenue
See full termsYou pay some upfront. We take less equity or revenue.
Best for: Founders with some budget who want to minimize dilution
See full termsNot sure which model fits? The application includes a preference question. We'll discuss the best structure on the call.
“We turn down 80% of applications. Not because they're bad ideas — because we need to be certain we can build something that works AND that the founder can grow it. If either side of that equation is missing, nobody wins.”
Do you deeply understand the market you are building for? Years of experience, industry connections, and firsthand exposure to the problem.
Has anyone told you they want this with their wallet or at least their commitment? Pre-paying customers, waitlists, or letters of intent.
Do you know exactly how this makes money? Clear pricing, identified customers, a concrete path to revenue within 12 months.
Can SocioFi build this within our capabilities and timeline? Well-defined MVP scope that fits our tech stack and build process.
Will you be working full-time on growth once the product is built? We build the product. You own the growth.
Score yourself honestly. If you're a 2 on demand validation, strengthen that before applying.
Every applicant hears back within 7 business days. If we say no, we tell you why.
The same Studio quality — same engineers, same AI-powered build process — applied to your product.
We make the hard technical calls so you can focus on the business.
6 months of managed hosting included. We get your product live and keep it running.
Bug fixes, updates, and monitoring for 3 months after you go live. No surprise bills.
You own 100% of the code, regardless of the deal model. No vendor lock-in. Ever.
We built it. So when something breaks or needs extending, we know exactly where to look.
Input your product complexity, expected revenue timeline, and preferred model. Get a ballpark estimate of what the deal might look like.
Try the Deal CalculatorFrom first line of code to first paying customer — every division is part of the deal.
Apply to Ventures. It takes 10 minutes. We respond within 7 business days.
Response within 7 business days — every application reviewed personally.
“The best Ventures application we ever received was two paragraphs long. She described her market, her validation, and her vision. No pitch deck. No financial projections. Just clarity. That's what we look for.”