A venture studio, also known as a company builder, differs from traditional venture capital and accelerator models by actively identifying business opportunities and assembling an optimal team before a company is even founded. Instead of diversifying investments across multiple established companies to minimize risk, a venture studio focuses on a select few, maximizing their chances of success. At CarbonBlack, we are committed to identifying compelling industry challenges and strategically matching the best-suited technology founders in a tailored, bespoke manner. We place great emphasis on the synergy between the team and the business concept, ensuring a strong foundation for success. We believe that only former AI startup entrepreneurs truly understand this dynamic and can drive innovation effectively.

We provide every team with a dedicated team of experts specializing in setting up corporate strategy, fundraising, product development, talent acquisition, corporate partnerships, legal matter and other key areas - whatever you might need to build during the early stage.

CarbonBlack takes an active role in every startup we support, providing hands-on guidance throughout a 1-2 year period. Our team works closely with founders in critical areas such as product development, strategy, go-to-market execution, talent acquisition, and fundraising. Rather than offering advisory-mode shared resources, we focus on building strong, self-sustaining businesses with a solid operational and financial foundation. We play a pivotal role in strategic decision-making, shaping the company’s direction, and tackling complex challenges head-on—ensuring founders receive both expert guidance and the independence needed to drive success.

No - we prioritize ambition, talent, and soft skills at an individual level. Our goal is to help you find the business opportunity that best aligns with your strengths and potential.

We’d love the opportunity to have a deeper conversation with you about our journey. Send us an email, and we’ll set up a time to connect—either in person or virtually—to explore how we can collaborate and create something truly impactful together.