Sharon Klaver
Michael van Lier, Builders Studio
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Startup studio

Partners of bold entrepreneurs to build stellar companies that shape the future of work. All-in from day zero, combining firepower, expertise, and deep operational support to turn ambitious ideas into industry-defining companies.

MISSION

Entrepreneurship is the driving force of progress. In Europe, where deep tech expertise meets a strong foundation, empowering founders to build globally competitive companies. With hands-on support, strategic guidance, and a collaborative mindset, we drive economic growth and social progress by redefining industries.

Builders is on a mission to empower entrepreneurs to build companies for the future of work, transforming the daily grind into a joy for millions.


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Darko Markovic, Julia Bramer, Builders Studio Rotterdam

We believe (AI) technology is rocket fuel for progress, and that it will boost economic growth, reshaping how we work together in the future. 


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In our vision, entrepreneurs are the agents of that change, creating magical solutions to modern day problems, making life better for all.

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what we are building

We're committed to linking visionary entrepreneurs with the tools and know-how they need to succeed, creating a dynamic platform that pushes the entire startup ecosystem forward.

Intelligent, AI-powered candidate sourcing.

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ONGOING

2024

AI-native FP&A platform for fast-moving SMBs.

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ONGOING

2025

Contextual and behavioral analysis for continuous content improvement

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VALIDATING

2025

All your people data, finally working together

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ONGOING

2024

Call for founders

These are the spaces we’re exploring today — where we see signals of real change and room for new category-defining companies to emerge. They’re not final bets, just open invitations to build where curiosity meets conviction.

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Proven venturing methodology

Builders' proven venture methodology guides founders step-by-step, from validating opportunities to scaling sustainably, accelerating your time to market, while reducing risk and maximising startup success.

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Design and GTM support

Our design and go-to-market support empowers founders with a customer centric approach, lean validation, and magic-like product. Optimising for early traction and driving rapid growth.

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Michael van lier, Sharon Klaver and Jeroen Spitaels
Funding and due diligence expertise

Our funding and due diligence experience equips founders to confidently navigate investor relations, secure strategic funding, simplify complex evaluations, and close rounds faster.

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meet our founders

meet our founders

meet our founders

meet our founders

meet our founders

meet our founders

Federico Motta

Entrepreneur in Residence

Federico joined Builders to build the cognitive engine that understands why stories resonate. He helped 20+ brands by moving beyond traditional marketing into social psychology and behavioral sciences.

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Sebastian Lagemann

CTO at Cortena

Seb is an experienced tech leader and manager with a passion for fin-tech, payment systems and scalable infrastructure.

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Bruno Pellicci

CEO at Cortena

Bruno is on a mission to redefine financial management for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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Alisher Jafarov

CEO at Avery

With over 13 years of experience in sales, business development, and management consultancy, Alisher is on a mission to re-shape recruitment.

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Dylan Moerland

CTO at Everday

Dylan is a passionate innovator who’s experienced in every corner of the tech world. Driven by innovation and progression, Dylan is allround in every playing field. From front to backend and always product minded.

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Estefania Hernandez

CEO at Everday

Estefania's mission is to empower organisations by closing the gap between today's skills and tomorrow's goals.

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