Purpose Built
also invests · investor profileFounded 2018 · 39 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
Purpose Built is a venture studio that co-founds and invests in early-stage, mission-driven startups, offering solo founders coaching, operational support, an investor network, and capital. It focuses on fintech, upskilling, and the future of work.
Founders & leadership
Purpose Built was founded in 2018 by Miles Lasater.
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Miles LasaterinCEOMiles Lasater is founder and CEO of Purpose Built, a venture studio that co-founds and invests in early-stage startups focused on fintech, upskilling, and the future of work. He previously co-founded Higher One while in college, growing it to an IPO and $200 million in revenue, and founded SeeClickFix and OneUni; he also invests in and advises early-stage technology companies and nonprofit organizations.
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Taylor ThompsonHead of Innovation
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Purpose Built do?
- Purpose Built is a venture studio that co-founds and invests in early-stage, mission-driven startups, offering solo founders coaching, operational support, an investor network, and capital. It focuses on fintech, upskilling, and the future of work.
- Who founded Purpose Built?
- Purpose Built was founded by Miles Lasater in 2018.
- Who are Purpose Built's investors?
- Purpose Built's investors include Connecticut Innovations.