CoLab (Company Laboratory, LLC)
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CoLab (Company Laboratory, LLC) is an innovative venture studio based in Los Angeles, founded in 2013 by Jon Bradford and Michael Buchanan. The studio partners with a select portfolio of strategic companies to design, launch, and grow early-stage businesses from concept to market. CoLab operates as a hands-on co-founder, bringing advanced expertise in design, branding, marketing, UI/UX, digital business strategy, technology, and product development across web2/web3/mobile platforms. The studio positions itself as fractional partners for growing companies, providing specialized talent without the need for full-time hires. CoLab's approach saves startups up to 80% in overhead, turnover, recruiters, and operational costs by playing various roles on an as-needed basis. The studio has built more than 100 companies, raised over $500 million in startup capital, with portfolio exits exceeding $2 billion and includes 7 acquisitions and 1 IPO (Charge Enterprises on NASDAQ). CoLab brings together bright ideas, invaluable resources, and expert talent to create companies that solve big problems, offering comprehensive support from concept validation and investor relations to product development and go-to-market strategy.
2013
8 Companies
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