Foundry Program
Venture Builder Program by Pixel8Labs
A venture builder program for Pixel8Labs people and select external talent — backed by real resources, with real ownership.
A builder program by Pixel8Labs
Ideas are developed from within, funded by Pixel8Labs, and co-owned by the people who build them. No outside investors to pitch before you've started — just clear structure, real resources, and a genuine stake in what you build.
Funded by Pixel8Labs
No need to self-fund or quit your job. Pixel8Labs backs the idea from day one.
Real Ownership for Builders
Equity or profit-share terms documented and agreed before the first sprint begins.
Who Can Apply
Open to builders
Got an idea worth building? Submit a proposal. We back who we believe in. You start immediately.
A Proposal Worth Backing
Doesn't need to be perfect — but it needs to be thought through.
Part of Pixel8Labs or Our University Partners
Internal team members or students entering through our university partners — ITB, UI, or UMN.
Ready to Commit Real Time
Not a side project — real build time, real commitment.
Everything you need to execute
Dedicated Build Time
Ring-fenced from day-to-day work. Not a side project — you build during work hours, with full focus.
Full Infrastructure Access
Client network, design, corpsec, finance, legal, growth support. You build; Pixel8Labs handles the rest.
Compensation from Day One
Salary-based benefit confirmed upon selection. Always compensated for your time.
Real Equity or Profit-Share
A genuine stake in what you build — documented before the first sprint. No vague promises.
Mentorship & Investor Access
Guided by Pixel8Labs leadership and advisors. Direct access to an established investor network.
Fail-Safe Structure
If the venture doesn't work out, you still have your role at Pixel8Labs. No career risk — just upside.
A strong proposal is all you need
Submit at any time — no fixed cohort windows. Your proposal should cover these six areas.
Problem & Opportunity
What problem, for whom, and why now? Size the market.
Solution
What are you building and how defensible is it?
Business Model
How does it make money? Rough unit economics?
Go-to-Market
First customer, channel, unfair advantage?
Roadmap
First 90 days + 12-month milestones?
The Builder
Why you? What experience, skills, or relationships do you bring?
No required format — document, deck, or write-up. Quality of reasoning matters, not format.
Three paths
Every venture reaches a clear outcome — decided together by leadership and the builder.
Spin Out
Pixel8Labs remains providing continued support as the company scales.
Real equity formalized in new entity
Integrate
Idea absorbed into Pixel8Labs core business. The builder receives recognition and a bonus structure.
Equity converted to bonus or profit-share
Park
Idea shelved, documented. No equity retained; learning is the event.
No equity retained
Ready to build?
Submit your proposal — no deadlines, no fixed windows. Just a clear idea and the drive to build it.
foundry@pixel8labs.com