Axiom Zen

Axiom Zen describes itself as a startup that builds startups, mixing parts of a product company, a venture capital firm and an incubator. It works where new technology meets everyday culture, and it bootstrapped its growth rather than raising outside funds at the start.

What Axiom Zen offers

• Product building — designing and shipping digital products in-house.
• Venture creation — turning products into independent businesses with their own teams.
• Emerging technology work — projects using machine learning, augmented and virtual reality, and blockchain.

Who it works with

Its team is made up of engineers, creatives and entrepreneurs, and the studio recruits new members on an ongoing basis. It says its products reach very large consumer audiences.

Key facts

• Founded: December 2012
• Output: dozens of products and five independent businesses
• Type: innovation studio