Purpose Built Ventures
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Purpose Built Ventures is a mission-driven venture studio that builds and invests in companies focused on expanding economic opportunity for the US middle class. The studio operates as a unique type of co-founder, working with pre-idea entrepreneurs to identify problems, validate customer demand, and launch new companies from scratch. Founded by serial entrepreneurs who have taken companies from zero to IPO and raised over $250 million, Purpose Built provides comprehensive support including capital investment, coaching, resources, and hands-on operational assistance. The studio specializes in fintech, upskilling, and the future of work sectors, partnering primarily with solo founders who want to build purpose-driven companies. Their approach combines proven startup building playbooks, extensive investor networks, and direct access to experienced entrepreneurs who serve as co-founders throughout the ideation, validation, and launch phases. Purpose Built aims to double founders' success rates and reduce time to market by handling fundraising, marketing, operations, legal, and other support functions while founders focus on customer demand and product development.
2018
14 Companies
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3X Higher