Venture Studio
You have the idea. We have the venture builders.
The Venture Studio co-builds companies with founders who have the domain and the vision — but need AI product engineering, GTM, and a team that will stay until the business is working, not just shipped.
We also help US/UK/EU/ME/Japan/AUS companies build their India capability centers from scratch — right city, right team, right structure.
58
Portfolio Companies
Built or backed across 14 countries
$330M+
Peak Valuation
Across the portfolio
14
Countries
Global network reach
15
Years
Of operator depth
OUR TOP STARTUPS
What problem we are solving
Venture Building Problems
For Founders
Most dev agencies ship code. Most accelerators run cohorts. Neither stays inside the machine long enough to see whether the business is actually working.
You need more than a builder. You need a startup-first team that brings the product experts, AI engineers, the GTM, and the network — and who have skin in the game.
For US/UK/EU/ME/Japan/AUS Companies
India is no longer a cost play. It's where engineering happens. Over 1,800 GCCs operate across India today, with 110 new centers launched between 2024 and 2025 alone.
The question is no longer whether to build in India. It's how to do it without getting it wrong — wrong city, wrong hiring model, wrong structure, wrong culture from day one.
Track 01 — Co-Build with Foundership
We co-build. Product + GTM + Team. Not just tech
We are a revenue-first studio. We co-build the company, generate cash flow alongside you, and pursue long-term equity outcomes. That means we only take work we believe in — and we stay involved until the business is working, not just shipped.
This is how it's different from every dev agency you've tried or considered: a dev agency charges for time and ships code. We charge for outcomes and share equity. The alignment is structural, not contractual.
Bold ideas need intelligent, scalable products — and the revenue to prove them. We make that happen with AI engineering, design, and GTM built in from the start.
What you get — From 0 to Revenue
We don't ship and disappear. Every milestone below is something we execute alongside you — from first line of code to first paying customer.
MVP in 30 Days
Sprint to market-ready product. Not a prototype — a functioning product in front of real users.
Paying Customers by Month 1–2
Revenue-generating from the first weeks. We stay through first acquisition — not just first deployment.
Core Team Assembled
CXO-level hiring support via our talent network. Your founding team built alongside the product.
Revenue Operations Embedded
Embedded RevOps team from day one — focused on pipeline, conversion, and the number that matters.
Growth Funding or Profitable Path
Access to our 75+ capital partner network, or a profit-first operating model. We plan for both outcomes.
How It's Different from a Dev Agency
The difference isn't just in what we build — it's in how we're aligned with your success. Every structural element of our model is designed so we win only when you win.
Who It's For
This is for you if…
Founders at the idea stage who need to build fast without a tech co-founder
Early-stage companies with a working product that need to scale it
Founders who've been burned by dev agencies and need a partner with skin in the game
Domain experts with deep market knowledge who need technical and GTM execution
This is not for you if…
Pre-idea or purely exploratory — we co-build, we don't ideate from scratch
Founders not open to equity participation as part of the engagement model
What Foundership Brings — Operational Excellence, Not Just Advice
We roll up our sleeves and execute alongside you to generate early momentum and sustainable growth.
Brand Design
Naming, identity, product design, and a launch-ready website. Built for the market you're entering, not a generic template.
Product Design
Embedded product designers who go from idea to functional MVP. Outcome-focused, not process-focused.
Marketing
Positioning, strategy, and launch support to get early traction. Not a deck — an active playbook.
Go-To-Market
ICP definition, messaging, and channel playbooks to cut through noise. Built from 15 years of watching what actually works.
Finance & Legal
Company formation, bookkeeping, forecasting, and compliance. Singapore or India entity — we know both structures.
HR & Talent
CXO-level hiring support, benefits setup, and early team strategy. Via our 1,000+ ex-founder and operator network.
Global Network Access
75+ capital partners · 100+ operators · strategic partners across 14 countries — activated from day one.
Track 02 — India Capability Centers (GCC/Micro GCC)
Building a GCC team in India?
India is no longer a support destination. It's where the best engineering and product talent in the world is concentrated — and where the smartest global companies are building their core capability, not just their back office.
40–70% Lower Cost
Operating costs vs. the US for comparable roles
2.5M STEM Grads
Enter the talent pool every year
1,800+ GCCs
Operating across India today
110 New Centers
Launched between 2024 and 2025 alone
The hard part is the setup — and most US companies get it wrong. Wrong city. Wrong hiring model. Wrong legal structure. Wrong culture from day one.
We've been operating across Singapore, USA and India for 15 years. We know both markets from the inside.
What the Setup Includes
From city selection to a self-sufficient team — we handle every layer of the India capability build so you don't have to learn it the hard way.
City Selection and Fit
Bengaluru for deep tech and AI. Hyderabad for analytics and product. Pune for engineering and BFSI. Mumbai for financial services. We advise on the right fit for your team's function and growth plan — not the obvious default.
India Entity Setup
Legal structure, compliance, regulatory requirements, and ongoing statutory obligations. Singapore HQ to India subsidiary — a structure US companies understand and trust.
First Team Hired and Onboarded
Your first 5–50 engineers, designers, and product managers — sourced from our 10,000+ network and placed with full hiring process support. First team operational in 90 days.
Culture and Process Setup
Onboarding frameworks, working norms, and the culture scaffolding that makes remote teams actually function. Not a handbook — an embedded setup.
Ongoing Advisory Until Self-Sufficient
We don't hand over a team and disappear. Advisory continues until your India team runs independently — with our network as a standing resource.
Three Operating Models
Choose the model that fits your stage, risk appetite, and long-term India ambition. All three are designed to get you operational without getting it wrong.
1
Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT)
We build the team, operate it for a defined period, then transfer full ownership and management to you.
Best for: Companies wanting long-term India capability with minimised early-stage risk.
2
Dedicated Innovation Hub
An ongoing managed capability center — we stay involved in operations, performance, and scaling.
Best for: Companies with continuous build requirements who don't want to manage India operations directly.
3
Project-Specific Innovation Sprint
A focused team assembled for a specific initiative — a product launch, an AI/ML build, a specific platform.
Best for: Companies testing India capability before a full commitment.
Why Foundership, Not a Staffing Firm
A staffing firm finds you people. Foundership sets up a working team — entity, hiring, culture, process, and ongoing support — and stays until it runs on its own.
Singapore HQ
The entity structure US/UK/EU companies understand and trust.
India Operations
15 years of hiring relationships and network depth across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune.
Not Just a Staffing Firm
We set up, we operate, we transfer — and we don't disappear after the first hire.
10,000+ Community
Your talent pool is already warm before we start.
Our Track Record
Fifteen years of operator depth. Not a launch announcement — a portfolio built company by company, country by country.
58
Portfolio Companies
Built or backed
14
From Countries
Represented in portfolio
$330M+
Peak Valuation
Across the portfolio
15+
Years
Of operator depth
75+
Capital Partners
Globally activated
10K+
Community Members
Network and talent pool
FAQs
1
Do you take equity in every engagement?
For idea-stage and early-stage co-builds, yes — equity alignment is how we ensure we only take work we believe in. For GCC and growth-stage engagements, no. The model is designed so equity applies only where it makes sense.
2
What if we already have some development capacity?
We can augment — fill gaps, add specialisations, surge for a launch sprint. It doesn't have to be a full co-build from scratch.
3
How quickly can you start?
Senior capacity available within 1–2 weeks depending on specialisation needed. The first conversation can happen today.
4
Is GCC setup only for large companies?
No. We work with companies from Series B upward who are ready to build a permanent India presence. The MicroGCC model (10–50 person innovation hubs) is specifically designed for growth-stage companies, not enterprises.
5
What's the equity structure for co-build engagements?
Founders typically retain 60–80% equity post-studio. Terms are negotiated at the start of each engagement — never retroactively. We offer founder-friendly terms with clear exit strategies designed from day one.
6
How is this different from Antler, T9L, or other venture studios?
Foundership has been operating for 15 years — before the current wave of studios. The difference is operator depth over program structure: we don't run cohorts, we don't make passive investments, and we stay embedded until the business is working. Our Singapore HQ, 58-company portfolio, and 14-country network are assets built over a decade — not a launch announcement.
Tell Us what you want to Build?
Whether you're a founder with an idea that needs a builder, or a US company that needs India done right — the conversation starts here.
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