About Us

We're on a mission to power the launch of 1 million startups.

Million Labs is the end-to-end launch partner for non-technical founders. We take you from raw idea to paying customers in days — no co-founder, no VC cheque, no guesswork.

2,000+

Startups launched

<90

Days from idea to customers

73%

Hit first revenue in programme

£4.2M+

Revenue generated by founders

Our Story

Born from a simple frustration

We kept seeing the same story play out: brilliant people with real ideas spending months — sometimes years — searching for a technical co-founder, chasing accelerators, and burning through savings on agencies that shipped code and disappeared.

By the time they finally had a product, the market had moved on. Or worse, they'd built something nobody actually wanted.

We knew there had to be a better way. AI changed everything — it made it possible to validate faster, build smarter, and launch at a fraction of the cost. So we built Million Labs around that belief.

"We don't believe you need permission from VCs, accelerators, or a technical co-founder to build a real business. You just need a proven process and the right team beside you."

Simon Jenner

Simon Jenner

Partner, Million Labs

Our Values

What We Stand For

These aren't corporate values on a wall. They're how we make decisions every single day.

Validation Over Assumption

We never build on gut instinct. Every product starts with real customer conversations, data, and proof of demand.

Speed as a Strategy

In the AI age, the fastest learner wins — not the biggest spender. We compress years of startup learning into days.

Founder-First Mindset

We're not an agency that takes orders. We challenge, guide, and support you like co-founders — without taking your equity.

Revenue, Not Vanity Metrics

A finished product means nothing without paying customers. Everything we do is aimed at getting you to real revenue.

Dedicated, Personal Support

Every founder gets a dedicated team and structured calls at every stage. You're never just a ticket in a queue — you get real people invested in your success.

Radical Transparency

No black boxes. You'll understand every decision, every trade-off, and every line of strategy. It's your business — you should know how it works.

The Team

Meet the People Behind Million Labs

We're not outsourced contractors — we're a dedicated team of founders, builders, and growth experts who've been in your shoes.

Million Labs Partners

Verena Scheffczyk

Verena Scheffczyk

Partner

10+ years in the European startup ecosystem, working across partnerships, operations, and venture growth. Specialises in building what customers actually want.

Simon Jenner

Simon Jenner

Partner

20+ years of startup experience, serial entrepreneur driving high-impact ventures. Passionate about helping non-technical founders avoid costly mistakes.

Leadership Team

Samir Patel

Samir Patel

Head of Product

Product leader helping founders turn ideas into real products, focusing on user needs, rapid iteration, and getting to market fast.

Maria Dzumak

Maria Dzumak

Success Manager

Works closely with founders to ensure smooth execution, strong outcomes, and ongoing support as their startups grow.

Joseph Harris

Joseph Harris

Technical Lead

Technical lead helping startups build scalable, reliable products and make the right engineering decisions from day one.

Antonella Di Razza

Antonella Di Razza

Growth & Marketing Lead

Growth and marketing specialist helping startups find traction, acquire users, and build a strong market presence.

Francis Chin

Francis Chin

Scope Lead

Helps founders turn ideas into clear startup plans — defining business models, product scope, and actionable specs to move from concept to build.

Ready to build something real?

Join the next cohort and go from idea to paying customers in days. No co-founder needed. No investment required.