Launch month: A new venture and a new map, curious yet? 💥🌍

Studio friends and investors, this one is for you.

Just a week ago, we launched the Startup Studio Fundraising Map with one simple goal: shine a light on studios fundraising and introduce them to investors.

This bad boy is all about transparency, unlocking new doors for investment opportunities while giving LPs unprecedented access to deal flow. We’re calling out to all startup studios currently funding and investors to revolutionise the studio ecosystem together with us. Sign up as a startup studio or investor here.

But that’s not all for this month. For dutch investors: We’re hosting an invite-only investor event during Upstream Festival on May 24th in our home-town Rotterdam. So, buckle up and get ready for some updates from our universe. 🌌

From our universe 🪐

Noon officially incorporated and is ready to transform workplaces! 🚀

After an intense period of ideating, (in)validating, and product shaping, we are happy to announce the official incorporation of Noon as the latest portfolio venture of Builders Studio. 🤝

Also, we officially launched, meaning the first teams are already experiencing the benefits of the platform. Noon, founded by Hendrik-Jan Griffioen and co-founded by Saul Johnson, is driven by a powerful mission—to reshape the work-life equation and establish sustainable workplaces that empower employees to thrive.

It is all about going beyond band-aid well-being fixes to scientific, data-driven solutions with long-term empowerment. Noon can be easily integrated on Slack, making it easier than ever to track key well-being metrics, balancing your health and productivity. We're proud to support Noon's vision and excited to embark on this journey together. Learn more about Noon and join the workplace well-being revolution!

But that's not all... 💫

• Noon is also hosting an exciting workshop on "Building Well-Being Strategies: How to Get Started Today"! Join them to discover actionable tips and insights to prioritise well-being in your workplace. Perfect for C-Level Executives, People Leads, Team Leads, and well-being enthusiasts. Don't miss out! Register now for Session 1 on May 17th, or Session 2 on May 30th.

• Obeyo just shared it’s freshly published manifesto. It's a bold statement of our values and commitments to creating a better world. We believe that business can and should be a force for good, and that's why we've outlined our priorities for sustainability, diversity, social justice, and more. Read the full manifesto here.

• At Influentials, we know the power of user generated content firsthand, and we're thrilled to see it being embraced by more and more brands. If you're looking to take your marketing to the next level, we highly recommend checking out Dana's article and considering how UGC can work for you. You can read it here.

• The next edition of Builders Investor House is taking place during the Upstream Festival on May 24th! This is a unique opportunity for investors to come together and learn from each other, while engaging with actual startups and tackling real-world business challenges. This is an incredible opportunity to engage with the tech industry, network with like-minded individuals, and potentially discover the next big thing in the startup world. Secure your spot by signing up now.

What we’re following 👀

• According to recent data, early-stage investments are seeing a surge of excitement and capital inflows, while late-stage investments are declining. Discover the intriguing data revealing the rise in seed-stage and Series A investments, while late-stage funding faces a decline. Get to know more about this trend and its implications by reading the full post here.

• In the world of startup studios, reaching studio market fit and achieving self-sustainability are crucial milestones. As a long-standing member of the studio community, we've learned that this journey is far from easy. In our latest article, we delve into the elusive concept of studio market fit, exploring the point at which a studio reaches escape velocity and becomes self-sustaining. Join us as we uncover the challenges faced by emerging and established studios, the capital expenses involved in the early years, and the importance of building a track record. Read the full article here.

Come build with us 🧑‍💻

We are actively hiring a Content Strategist to join our team to be the diriving force behind our content strategies. Next to this, we are looking for a Technical Co-founder for one of our ventures in validation. And of course, the journey to find our next Future Founders in the Property Tech and HR Tech sectors is aways ongoing!

• Content strategist at Builders Studio

• Content and Customer success intern (Dutch) at Influentials

• Co-Founder in Future of work and living

• Future Founder in HR Tech

• Future Founder in Property Tech

Are you interested, or do you know someone who could be a fit? Let me know, or apply directly through the links.

Until next time,

Michael van Lier

Managing Director at Builders