Workshop Ventures

Workshop Ventures operates as a venture studio, actively investing in and building new companies alongside founders within the climate and education sectors. The studio provides comprehensive operational support, leveraging its team's expertise across critical functions such as market validation, engineering, product management, go-to-market strategy, and fundraising. This hands-on approach is designed to deeply integrate with founding teams, offering a co-founder mentality that extends beyond traditional investment.

The firm was co-founded by Chad Laurans and Eleanor Laurans, who previously built and successfully exited SimpliSafe, a multi-billion-dollar home security company. Their journey bootstrapping SimpliSafe from inception provides Workshop Ventures with a unique, firsthand understanding of the entrepreneurial challenges faced by early-stage companies. This practical experience forms the bedrock of their operational support model, born from the insight that founders benefit immensely from seasoned operational guidance.

Workshop Ventures partners with founders focused on addressing significant challenges in climate and education, supporting both external teams and those incubated internally. The firm's vision centers on fostering the creation of scalable, self-sustaining businesses that deliver both purpose and profit. They prioritize a founder-first philosophy, aiming to accelerate the development of impactful companies by providing tailored support and resources, ultimately empowering founders to realize their fullest potential.