Forging cash-flow-first startups at scale.

No funding rounds. Just real business.

What is Forge Studio?

(27 founders)

We're a Startup studio focused on launching profitable, sustainable startups. Founders start as employees. We prioritize cash flow and real customers over valuations — not a VC fund, but a business-building machine.

The Problem with Traditional VC

Premature Equity Dilution

Founders give away too much, too soon, limiting long-term upside.

Growth Over Profits

Unsustainable growth metrics prioritized over healthy unit economics.

Fundraising Distraction

Founders spend months raising instead of building and selling.

High Burn, Low Survivability

9 out of 10 startups fail due to cash flow issues and runway problems.

Misalignment of Incentives

What's good for VCs (risky moonshots) often harms founders' chances of success.

Our Model

STAGE 1

Rapid Validation

0-3 months
Founders are salaried and launch with studio support.

STAGE 2

Revenue Generation

3-12 months
Focus on real revenue, not funding rounds.

STAGE 3

Profitability & Equity

Equity granted progressively upon reaching break-even.

STAGE 4

Spinout & Autonomy

Startup exits studio with full operational control.

Founder Team Selection

We select highly committed duos who join as full-time employees.

CEO

Business & sales focused
Manages growth strategy, customer acquisition, and team leadership

CTO

Technical lead
Drives product development, technology decisions, and engineering excellence

Benefits

✓ Salary + full studio support
✓ No personal financial risk

What We Offer to Founders

Initial Funding

Salary and operational funding up to $10k with no equity asked upfront

Pre-built Tech Stack

Backend tools, devops, and analytics ready to use from day one

Shared Services

Legal, design, marketing, and finance support at your disposal

Expert Coaching

Guidance in growth, B2B sales, and achieving product-market fit

Distribution Channels

Access to in-house distribution networks from day one

What We Get in Return

40% Equity

Only after traction is demonstrated, not upfront

100% Revenue Share

Until our initial investment is recovered

40% of Net Revenue

During the incubation period

Limited Voting Rights

Only during the incubation period

Why This Model is Different

Real Skin in the Game

Founders are focused and incentivized for success

Revenue-First

Survival depends on real cash flow from day one

No "Unicorn Gambling"

We back solid, cash-generating companies

Scalable & Repeatable

Building hundreds of $50k–$100k MRR companies

Target Market

Startup Types

B2B SaaS
APIs
Niche Marketplaces
Low-Code Platforms

Key Traits

High LTV, Low CAC

Products with strong unit economics

Global Vision

Solutions that can scale internationally

Join Forge!

For Founders

Ready to build something real?
No pitching. No fluff. Just building.

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For Investors & Partners

Help us scale a repeatable startup factory.
Smart capital wanted: strategic or tech-driven.

Let's Talk