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Platvix, an investment intelligence platform for VCs and startups designed to streamline the investment process, Platvix announced the launch of Build Studios (AI Cohort), an equity-free, 10-week programme built for the new reality of startup-building, where AI has democratised execution and speed is no longer the advantage on its own.
Build Studios is delivered in a hybrid format with in-person sessions across Middlesbrough and Newcastle, and is open to early-stage founders from anywhere. The programme supports both technical and non-technical founders, helping teams go from idea to MVP, launch, and a credible investor-facing package.
The cohort is supported by headline sponsor Alt Labs, alongside an ecosystem of partners contributing tools, expertise, and founder benefits.
"Build Studios is designed to give founders the structure and ecosystem they need to move fast and stay focused," said Aqib Zeeshan, Founder of Platvix. "Ten weeks, equity-free, and built around real outputs, so teams can leave with momentum that stands up to scrutiny."
Jonathan Gold, Head of Investment at Platvix, added: “Founders raise faster when their story is backed by evidence, and they understand what investors want and how they operate. Our investment readiness sessions help teams translate their vision into an investor-grade narrative and are ready for the process.”
What founders receive
· Partner credits and resources worth £375,000+ (eligibility-dependent) across infrastructure, product, and growth tooling
· Office hours, partner-led sessions, and practical guidance throughout the programme
· Investment readiness sessions covering deck and memo development, data room standards, and fundraising approach
· Global visibility, including a cohort showcase and Virtual Demo Day
· Access to Platvix investment intelligence and tools to streamline investor discovery and outreach
· Equity-free participation, founders keep 100% ownership
· Ongoing ecosystem membership after the programme
Ecosystem partners
Build Studios is supported by an ecosystem of partners across cloud infrastructure, data, developer tooling, customer support, analytics, and compliance. Partners include Supabase, Zendesk, Customer.io, HubSpot, Vanta, Confluent, Atlassian, and more.
About Build Studios
Platvix Build Studios is an equity-free, 10-week programme designed to help founders build AI startups faster, supported by ecosystem partners providing credits, tooling, and sessions, plus global visibility through a cohort showcase.
About Platvix
Platvix is an investment intelligence platform for VCs and startups, built to streamline the investment journey from pitch to investor outreach. It uses AI agents as an “agentic investment committee” to deliver VC grade deck analysis, verify claims against data, and build a custom investor pipeline. The platform supports investor matching at scale and helps teams run more targeted outreach with less guesswork.
About Alt Labs
Alt Labs is the UK’s award-winning innovation consultancy. Alt Labs helps organisations drive digital transformation by applying emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning, to create new products and services and improve operational efficiency.
Applications are now open, with the cohort scheduled to start January 2026.
Apply at: https://www.platvix.com/build-studios
