By Builders, For Builders
Whether you’re starting from zero or looking to break through a ceiling, Shark Skin gives you the edge.
By Builders, For Builders
Whether you’re starting from zero or looking to break through a ceiling, Shark Skin gives you the edge.
By Builders, For Builders
Whether you’re starting from zero or looking to break through a ceiling, Shark Skin gives you the edge.
Two paths. Same principle.
Two paths. Same principle.
Two paths. Same principle.
Whether we build from scratch or scale what’s already working, Shark Skin is built by builders, for builders, so every decision is grounded in execution, not theory.
Venture Studio (0→1)
Venture Studio (0→1)
We don’t run portfolios. We build companies.
We don’t run portfolios. We build companies.
We don’t run portfolios. We build companies.
Each year, we partner with just 1–2 exceptional founders to go from 0→1. We help validate the idea, fund the early build, and embed operators who co-execute and invest alongside you, driving toward product-market fit with speed, focus, and zero wasted motion.
Each year, we partner with just 1–2 exceptional founders to go from 0→1. We help validate the idea, fund the early build, and embed operators who co-execute and invest alongside you, driving toward product-market fit with speed, focus, and zero wasted motion.
Ventures (100→1000)
Ventures (100→1000)
We don’t hand you debt and wish you luck.
We don’t hand you debt and wish you luck.
We don’t hand you debt and wish you luck.
We scale companies from 100→1000 by putting capital on the balance sheet to invest in the technology and systems that unlock growth—then we embed real operators who build, not consultants who sell powerpionts and bill by the hour.
We scale companies from 100→1000 by putting capital on the balance sheet to invest in the technology and systems that unlock growth—then we embed real operators who build, not consultants who sell powerpionts and bill by the hour.
“If you are looking for someone to tell you how great you are Steve is not the right person to work with, if you want honest direct feedback that will make you and your company better there is no one better than Steve to help you grow."
AJ Bruno
Founder, Trendkite and QuotaPath
“Shark Skin closes deals others can’t. It’s the trust, the network, and Steve’s ability to get the right talent at the table.”
Dwight Long
Former CEO, Integra Companies
“What makes Shark Skin Studios different is they go all-in. Capital, urgency, hands-on operators—it felt like I had a world-class startup team from day one.”
Michael J. Hagan
Founder Fire & Knives, Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer LevelUp
“If you are looking for someone to tell you how great you are Steve is not the right person to work with, if you want honest direct feedback that will make you and your company better there is no one better than Steve to help you grow."
AJ Bruno
Founder, Trendkite and QuotaPath
“Shark Skin closes deals others can’t. It’s the trust, the network, and Steve’s ability to get the right talent at the table.”
Dwight Long
Former CEO, Integra Companies
“What makes Shark Skin Studios different is they go all-in. Capital, urgency, hands-on operators—it felt like I had a world-class startup team from day one.”
Michael J. Hagan
Founder Fire & Knives, Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer LevelUp
“If you are looking for someone to tell you how great you are Steve is not the right person to work with, if you want honest direct feedback that will make you and your company better there is no one better than Steve to help you grow."
AJ Bruno
Founder, Trendkite and QuotaPath
“Shark Skin closes deals others can’t. It’s the trust, the network, and Steve’s ability to get the right talent at the table.”
Dwight Long
Former CEO, Integra Companies
“What makes Shark Skin Studios different is they go all-in. Capital, urgency, hands-on operators—it felt like I had a world-class startup team from day one.”
Michael J. Hagan
Founder Fire & Knives, Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer LevelUp
“If you are looking for someone to tell you how great you are Steve is not the right person to work with, if you want honest direct feedback that will make you and your company better there is no one better than Steve to help you grow."
AJ Bruno
Founder, Trendkite and QuotaPath
“Shark Skin closes deals others can’t. It’s the trust, the network, and Steve’s ability to get the right talent at the table.”
Dwight Long
Former CEO, Integra Companies
“What makes Shark Skin Studios different is they go all-in. Capital, urgency, hands-on operators—it felt like I had a world-class startup team from day one.”
Michael J. Hagan
Founder Fire & Knives, Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer LevelUp
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“If you are looking for someone to tell you how great you are Steve is not the right person to work with, if you want honest direct feedback that will make you and your company better there is no one better than Steve to help you grow."
AJ Bruno
Founder, Trendkite and QuotaPath
“Shark Skin closes deals others can’t. It’s the trust, the network, and Steve’s ability to get the right talent at the table.”
Dwight Long
Former CEO, Integra Companies
“What makes Shark Skin Studios different is they go all-in. Capital, urgency, hands-on operators—it felt like I had a world-class startup team from day one.”
Michael J. Hagan
Founder Fire & Knives, Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer LevelUp
Shark Skin doesn’t just protect. It performs.
Inspired by the ocean’s apex predator, Shark Skin is engineered for speed, precision, and resilience. We back elite talent, inject operational muscle, and scale with purpose. Founded by Steve Welch—builder, investor, and ocean adventurer—Shark Skin is where aggressive growth happens.
Shark Skin doesn’t just protect. It performs.
Inspired by the ocean’s apex predator, Shark Skin is engineered for speed, precision, and resilience. We back elite talent, inject operational muscle, and scale with purpose. Founded by Steve Welch—builder, investor, and ocean adventurer—Shark Skin is where aggressive growth happens.
Shark Skin doesn’t just protect. It performs.
Inspired by the ocean’s apex predator, Shark Skin is engineered for speed, precision, and resilience. We back elite talent, inject operational muscle, and scale with purpose. Founded by Steve Welch—builder, investor, and ocean adventurer—Shark Skin is where aggressive growth happens.