1904 Labs · San Diego

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We build and run companies in-house with small teams. Lean, revenue-focused, and built to be acquired.

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The model

Lean companies, early exits.

  • Early exits are the strategy. There are far more buyers for a lean, growing company than for a unicorn, so we build companies that make attractive acquisitions.
  • AI-native, in-house. Enterprise-quality software in months, built by small teams for a fraction of the capital it used to take.
  • Capital-light by design. When a business costs that little to build, a modest exit is a great outcome.
  • Every exit funds the next. Proceeds and lessons roll into the next company, each one faster and cheaper to build than the last.
How we build

From problem to exit, then again.

  1. 01FindPick markets where businesses already spend money.
  2. 02BuildShip enterprise-quality software in months. AI-native, in-house.
  3. 03SellFounder-led sales for the first customers. Partnerships to accelerate.
  4. 04ProfitGet to revenue and profitability fast, and meet acquirers along the way.
  5. 05ExitSell early, lock in the win, and reinvest in the next one.
The strategy

Leancompanies,realrevenue,therightbuyer.Thenwedoitagain.

The portfolio

Companies we’re building.

L3i↗ Live

AI-powered sales tax advisory platform for accounting firms.

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Addressfully↗ Almost here

Address verification and location intelligence for modern apps.

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Candoris↗ In progress

AI-powered financial due diligence. More soon.

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More on the way. If you’re a potential acquirer or partner, tell us →

Who we are

A small team that’s done this before.

Founders, engineers, and go-to-market operators who’ve built, scaled, and sold companies. We run product, engineering, and sales in-house. We’re already doing it with L3i and Addressfully. Based in San Diego.

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Build to sell.

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Revenue early.

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Small teams, little capital.

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Repeat, faster.

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