Building businesses worth backing.
We recognise that early-stage businesses need to make careful decisions about how they allocate capital. For selected companies, we're open to exploring alternative arrangements where Grade Studio contributes its expertise in exchange for an equity interest, either independently or alongside a reduced commercial fee.
Every partnership is considered individually, with the aim of establishing a long-term relationship built around shared commercial interests.
We're interested in what you're building, not just what you need built.
Early-stage businesses often have exceptional technical capability but limited resources to communicate it effectively. Brand positioning, digital infrastructure and commercial presentation can make a significant difference when approaching customers, investors and strategic partners.
Grade Studio can contribute the experience and technology needed to establish a credible digital presence, while taking a longer-term interest in the company's success.
Build
Website strategy, architecture, design and development. Establishing the digital foundations for a business preparing to enter or expand within its market.
Position
Brand positioning, messaging, commercial storytelling and marketing consultancy. Helping technically complex businesses communicate their value to customers, investors and partners.
Sustain
Ongoing website management, monitoring, maintenance and technical support through Grade Vision.
Build with a team that stays.
Every arrangement is assessed individually. Some may involve equity in exchange for defined services, while others could combine a reduced project fee with an equity component.
