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Overview
Wilbur Labs identifies big customer pain points and builds companies from the ground up in San Francisco. After validating ideas in a lab, it places industry-leading executives with domain expertise to run the company, while the studio provides funding, resources, and operational support to keep the team focused on solving real problems. It differentiates itself by combining company-building with ongoing investment through a venture arm and by offering hands-on governance and a continuous stream of new ventures. Its goal is to turn bold ideas into market-leading companies that address real needs and create value through building, funding, and investing in new ventures.
About Wilbur Labs
Industries
Consulting
Venture Capital
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$120K
Headquarters
Miami, Florida
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Wilbur Labs celebrated its tenth anniversary on March 1, 2026, signaling durable builder momentum.
- The May 26, 2026 Joblist exit validates its market-selection and product-building process.
- Its 2026 failure report gives founders-facing insight, strengthening sourcing, branding, and operator trust.
What critics are saying
- Joblist's acquisition also exposes dependence on portfolio liquidity for returns and credibility.
- AI disruption tops founders' threats in Wilbur Labs' April 28, 2026 report, pressuring its bets.
- A single weak launch cycle could collapse the studio model's reputation and future recruiting.
What makes Wilbur Labs unique
- Wilbur Labs uses permanent capital, not fund cycles, backing fewer companies longer-term.
- The studio operationalizes repeatable company creation, then installs domain leaders after validation.
- Its portfolio can exit through acquisition, proven by Joblist's May 26, 2026 sale to BOLD.
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Funding
Total Funding
$120k
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Funded Over
0 Rounds
Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Gym Membership
Professional Development Budget
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About Wilbur Labs
Industries
Consulting
Venture Capital
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$120K
Headquarters
Miami, Florida
Founded
2016
Wilbur Labs is Hiring for 1 Jobs on Simplify!
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