a+by Akhil Aryan + me

a+ — a startup studio

Where exceptional operators build category-defining companies

From 0 to 1

+How it adds up

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a+ is a startup studio. Every week, I research & publish an idea with my thesis for why it's worth building. Co-founders & investors who want to join reply with + me.

For serious operators & investors ready for

Before we talk

Research

One idea a week, in public, with a real thesis behind it — the work I do before I ever pitch it to anyone.

You keep your job

Explore

Reply “+ me.” We explore the idea together and run real experiments — before you quit anything.

If it's real

Build

We decide together, then build. a+ gives you a centralised team — finance, admin, marketing, applied AI — shared across every company, from day one.

Backstory

I started a+ in 2026 after fifteen years of starting companies. Instead of chasing valuations, a+ companies focus on value creation.

  • Years building15
  • Exits2
  • Exit value$140M
  • Companies backed8
Founders I’ve backed WellX, Transak, Perflo, Truva, Khyaal, Grip, Hivel, Oh Crepe! — see the full portfolio All thirteen →
Ideas in public

What's being built

One idea a week, each with its thesis and a short video. The ones that find their co-founders become companies.

See the theses →
  • A market big enoughthat winning a slice of it is still a real company.
  • A specific first wedgewith a thesis for why it's the place to start.
  • Exceptional founders— without them, the idea doesn't happen.
  • Thesis 01 · 2026

    The advisor's back office, automated

    India still trusts a human with its money. Nest gives the mutual-fund distributor an AI back office, so they stay the trusted face and earn more.

    Read the thesis →
  • In stealth

    Six more in research

    Not ready to publish yet. One lands each week.

  • Yours

    Got an idea?

    Got an idea you'd like to share with us? We may be open to partner on that with you.

    Apply →

You won't
build alone

Every a+ company starts with a built-in team behind it — marketing, finance, admin and much more. You get the complete infrastructure on day one, and a co-founder who stays.

If you don't already have one, I'll help find your co-founder. There's a salary while you build, and I put capital in alongside you — not just advice.

Build with us →
The shared team covers
  • Finance
  • Admin & legal
  • Marketing & brand
  • Applied AI
  • Talent
  • Fundraising
  • Design
  • [more]
In public

Behind the build

Before there was a page for it, there was a newsletter. A few essays on deals, buyers and exits — the same lens a+ runs on, written earlier.

All writing →

Two words.

Reply with + me.

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