Founded in 2021 by Sharon Klaver and Michael van Lier, Builders operates as a hands-on venture studio that pairs with entrepreneurs to validate products, hire teams, secure funding, and scale enterprise-focused AI companies. The studio has already spun out startups such as Noon, Obeyo, and Influentials (the latter of which was acquired) from an initial €1.5 million raise. With its newly raised capital, Builders is developing proprietary AI tools, expanding founder support programmes, and building a next-generation portfolio that includes Everday, Avery, and Cortena, all of which are preparing for seed rounds. The organisation aims to launch at least four new AI companies annually and ultimately grow that pace to ten through partnerships with other venture builders across Europe. Financially, the latest €3 million infusion brings total studio funding to €4.5 million and moves the firm closer to operational self-sufficiency. Looking ahead, Builders plans to establish a €25 million fund by summer 2026 to back its ventures, follow-on rounds, and European collaborations. By combining data-driven insights with a “in-the-trenches” approach, Builders aspires to become a pan-European hub for AI innovation.

Total raised

$3M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Oct 2025