We are venture builders

Our Mission

We turn fresh ideas into prototypes, test them in the market, and select winners for additional funding and a full commercial launch.

Our Process

Phase 1

Idea Laboratory

Phase 2

Market Verification

Phase 3

Beta Launch

covered by first $50K investment

Phase 4

Newco

$500K+ pre-seed investment

Market Verification Process

We only move forward on any project based on confirmation in the market that there is demand for the product or offering. Projects that do not receive sufficient positive feedback are re-configured or shut down. The goal is to ensure that we are investing in projects with the highest likelihood of success.
validated-learning

“Validated Learning”is how you measure progress in a startup.

We are looking to BUILD the next…

We focus on digital, scalable projects that don’t require massive capital to build.

validated-learning

Founder Free Startups

Good founders know how to pivot when they run out of money.

Great founders know how to pivot before they run out of money.

At The Idea Factory, we don’t count on founders to make that decision.

Flagship Project

Our Team

Rob Toomey
Rob Toomey
Jamie Thompson
Jamie Thompson
Steve Amos
Steve Amos

Advisory Board

Christine Pizzo
Christine Pizzo
John Penrose
John Penrose