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Built by the team behind slashdev.io

Co-Own a Profitable
Software Business
Manage It With Us.

We buy profitable software and services companies. Partners own half and make the major decisions with us, while an operator runs each one day to day, backed by the slashdev.io engineering team.

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How It Works

For people who have owned or run a business · 5-minute application

100+

Digital Products Built

5+

Companies Helped to Scale

How It Works

Real Ownership. Real Decisions.

We find the company and run it day to day. You co-own it and make the major decisions with us.

We Find & Buy

We source and vet small, profitable software and services businesses, then bring each one to qualified partners.

We Run It Day to Day

An operator employed by the company runs it, backed by slashdev.io engineering, paid acquisition and our documented playbook.

You Co-Own & Manage

Partners own 50% of the company and serve as its managers, making every major decision: the budget, the operator, any debt, any sale, and any contract with us.

Becoming a Partner

From Introduction to Co-Owner

A deliberate process. We get to know each other before any specific company is discussed, and every partnership is agreed one-on-one.

Step 1Introduction

Apply

Tell us about your operating experience and what you are looking for. We review every application and set up an introductory call.

  • Complete the partner application
  • We review your experience
  • Introductory call about the model and your role
  • Receive the partner overview
Step 2Introduction period

Get to Know Each Other

Before any specific company is discussed, we spend real time together, so both sides know the partnership is the right fit.

  • Learn our operating playbook
  • Review the sample operating agreement terms
  • Follow-up calls and updates
  • Confirm the fit on both sides
Step 3Partnership

Co-Own a Company

When the right company comes up, we review it with you one-on-one. You read the diligence, meet the seller and the operator, and join the company as an owner and manager.

  • Review the diligence together
  • Meet the seller and the proposed operator
  • Sign the company's operating agreement
  • Monthly members' meeting and full access to the books
Start Your Application

Step 1 takes under a minute

Michael Ballard and Patrich Soderstrom, founders of Future Ventures Lab and slashdev.io

Michael Ballard & Patrich Soderstrom

The Founders

You Work With Us Directly

Future Ventures Lab is run by Michael and Patrich, the founders of slashdev.io. We have built 100+ digital products and helped scale more than five companies, and every partnership is agreed with us in person.

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Testimonials

What Clients Say About slashdev.io

Hear what our clients have had to say about working with slashdev.io, the engineering team behind Future Ventures Lab.

“If you're looking for a team that can support you, help scale your product, and be a true technical partner, slashdev.io is the way to go. Features that took months to finish are getting done in days. They have completely changed my business!”

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Tom Spencer

CEO & Founder, AdvocacyAI

“When we started working with slashdev.io we really started to get the best talent on the team to build Sendit. We had a backend PHP developer and a frontend React.js developer building our site in less than one week. They still work with us today!”

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Ted

Founder, Sendit

“I have been working with Slashdev for the past two years and the experience has been fantastic! Slashdev helped me add a development team around me that has allowed me to build a product that benefits my customers. I would highly recommend working with them.”

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Andrew

Owner, Reliable Storage

“Working with Slashdev has been an incredible experience. Patrich and the team really care about their partners and have helped us through every step of our development process. If you are building a technical product I can't recommend them enough!”

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Grant Calder

Founder, Flyt

“I would absolutely recommend working with Slashdev, we have been really happy with their communication and the talent they have made available.”

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Deniz

Principal Software Engineer, Kick Game

“I had an amazing experience building my app with Slashdev. I would highly recommend anyone who wants to build an app to work with them.”

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Manley

Founder & CEO, Music By Masses

Acquisition Focus

What We Look For

The kinds of businesses we are looking to acquire and operate.

Marketing Tech
Marketing Software

SEO, content, and lead-generation platforms with recurring revenue and room to grow through better product and AI.

SEO & contentLead generationMarketing automation
Software Services
Software Service Companies

Development shops and managed-service firms with long-term client relationships that benefit from strong engineering and operations.

Dev agenciesManaged servicesSupport & maintenance
Healthcare
Practice Management Software

Scheduling, billing, and patient-intake tools that independent clinics rely on every day.

SchedulingBillingPatient intake
Healthcare
Patient Acquisition & Engagement

Software and services that help practices attract new patients and keep the ones they have.

Practice marketingReviews & reputationPatient communication
Healthcare
Specialty Care Niches

Focused products serving a single specialty, such as dental, behavioral health, or weight management.

DentalBehavioral healthWeight management
Vertical SaaS
Niche B2B Software

Software built for one industry, with loyal customers, low churn, and a clear path to improve the product.

Loyal customersLow churnRecurring revenue

Ready to Co-Own a Business?

Partner with a team that has built 100+ digital products and helped scale more than five companies.

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How It Works