Philo Studio

We propel startups from inception to launch.

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Venture Studio

Philo Studio tranforms bold ideas into thriving ventures. We programmatically develop and refine business concepts, validate market fit, and assemble dream teams to deliver successful launches. Our dedicated teams guide businesses through the intricate “0 to 1” phase, avoiding common startup pitfalls and minimizing risks, to enable our co-founders to focus on the magic that makes each startup special.

Your Ideal Innovation Partner

With Philo, each company benefits from our extensive expertise and platform resources, driving success from early-stage development to optimizing growing business operations.

Our Process & Expertise

1

Ideate

We identify business opportunities internally or are approached by industry experts or investors looking to solve a problem. We provide capital, business resources, and our wealth of startup expertise as we begin building new ideas.

2

Build & Validate

We build products to address industry pain points, taking the product ideas through a rigorous validation process, and thoroughly test customer and market fit.

3

Launch

We work with design partners to provide valuable customer feedback, develop GTM strategies, and recruit Founder-in-Residences to lead our companies.

Portfolio Companies

Building the next wave of innovative startups.

Online car buying matching you with your perfect ride.

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Premium camping trailers and campers built for performance and adventure.

Operating and managing hotels at the doorstep of national parks.

Activating and automating the world’s landing infrastructure.

Giving you a guilt-free indulgence withdecadent, sugar-free chocolate.

Checkk Logo

AI-powered insurance policy checking and workflow optimization. 

Ultra

 Maximizes revenue and affiliate team performance with AI.

Online car buying matching you with your perfect ride.

Addax Logo

Premium camping trailers and campers built for performance and adventure.

Operating and managing hotels at the doorstep of national parks.

Activating and automating the world’s landing infrastructure.

Giving you a guilt-free indulgence with decadent, sugar-free chocolate.

Checkk Logo

AI-powered insurance policy checking and workflow optimization. 

Ultra Logo

 Maximizes revenue and affiliate team performance with AI.

Online car buying matching you with your perfect ride.

Addax Logo

Premium camping trailers and campers built for performance and adventure.

Operating and managing hotels at the doorstep of national parks.

Activating and automating the world’s landing infrastructure.

Giving you a guilt-free indulgence with decadent, sugar-free chocolate.

Checkk Logo

AI-powered insurance policy checking and workflow optimization.

Ultra Logo

 Maximizes revenue and affiliate team performance with AI.

Meet Our Founders-In-Residence

Marshall

Smith

CEO of Addax
"Partnering with Philo has been an incredible journey for Addax Overland. Their support, innovation, and deep understanding of our vision have made them true partners in our growth. More than just investors, Philo’s collaborative spirit has been key to our journey."

Jared

WHeeler

Ceo and co-founder of Keysy
"Building my company with Philo has been a true partnership. Their comprehensive support, from development to finance and marketing, is accelerating our growth and getting us to market faster than ever."

Jon

Hooke

Ceo of basecamp
"Leading Basecamp Hospitality as part of Philo Ventures has been incredibly rewarding. The ongoing leadership and resource support from Philo has been key in helping us scale effectively and grow with confidence."
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"Venture studio startups have shown a higher success rate than traditional startups, with a 30% increase in success."