Hatch and Ship Ventures
Technical co-founder partnerships
For a small number of exceptional founders who want a long-term technology partner, not a supplier.
What it involves
- Shaping the product strategy and roadmap with you
- Leading technology decisions, architecture and security
- Building and leading the product team as the company grows
- Taking part in company-building decisions, not only delivery
What it requires
- A substantial, ongoing commitment from both of us
- Roles, decision rights, time commitments and funding obligations agreed in writing before we start
- Equity negotiated individually to reflect long-term responsibilities and shared risk, with vesting where appropriate
- Milestones, and what happens if either of us steps away, documented with legal and tax advisers
- Our involvement in important product decisions
The founder we'd partner with
Co-founding is a long-term operating commitment. It isn't another service package, so we take on very few.
- You lead customers, sales and operations
- You can show real demand, or a clear route to it
- You're ready to formalise the company and its agreements
- You want a partner who will challenge decisions, not only carry them out
Let's explore what your idea could become.
No confidential details needed, and applying is free.