Rave Ventures
We build, buy, and hold digital businesses. Operator led. Long term. Cash flow first.
Raise The Signal.
Who We Are
A Private Holding Company Built on Fundamentals
Rave Ventures is a private holding company with a singular focus: acquiring and building businesses we deeply understand, then systematically improving their fundamentals. We operate with conviction, not consensus.
Our approach is methodical and proven. We enhance growth trajectories, refine operations, develop exceptional talent, and strengthen brand positioning. We don't chase trends or follow hype cycles.
We compound value through patient capital and operator expertise. Each acquisition enters a portfolio designed for long-term ownership, where businesses benefit from shared resources, proven playbooks, and strategic guidance.
This is not speculative investing. This is disciplined value creation, executed by operators who've built and scaled businesses themselves.
Portfolio
Building a Diverse Portfolio
7 Companies
Rave Ventures proudly holds equity in a growing portfolio of seven carefully selected digital businesses. Each acquisition undergoes rigorous due diligence, ensuring alignment with our operator-led approach and long-term value creation strategy.
Our Approach
How We Work
Hands-On Operators
We're not passive investors. Every portfolio company benefits from direct operational involvement and strategic guidance from experienced founders.
High Conviction Bets
We make concentrated investments in businesses we thoroughly understand. Quality over quantity. Depth over breadth.
Long-Term Ownership
We build to hold, not to flip. Our time horizon allows us to make decisions that create sustainable competitive advantages.
Core Focus Areas
Clear Positioning
Sharp market definition and differentiation
Simple Offers
Products and services customers immediately understand
Strong Distribution
Proven channels that scale predictably
Great People
Teams that execute with excellence
Tight Execution
Systems that deliver consistent results
Portfolio
Our Portfolio of Companies
Each business in our portfolio operates independently whilst benefiting from shared infrastructure, talent networks, and operational expertise. We've assembled a collection of digital businesses with strong fundamentals and clear paths to sustainable growth.
The Agency Business
Consulting
Scaling Digital Agencies
The Agency Business is a specialised consulting firm dedicated to helping digital agencies scale beyond the founder. We've distilled years of agency operations into proven systems that drive predictable growth.
Our clients gain access to frameworks that address the most common scaling challenges: client acquisition systems, service productisation, team development, and operational efficiency. We don't offer theory—we provide battle-tested playbooks.
The result is agencies that grow profitably, operate smoothly, and create genuine enterprise value. We help founders transition from delivery roles to strategic leadership.
Startup Slang
Digital Agency
Professional AI-Powered Solutions Tailored for Your Brand
Startup Slang is a leading full-stack AI Innovation Agency, specializing in helping brands launch and scale through intelligent automation and data-driven growth. Think of us as your plug-and-play AI Research & Development department, ready to seamlessly integrate with your operations to drive efficiency and exponential success.
Having partnered with over 2,000 companies across more than 30 countries, we possess the global perspective required to build the future of commerce. We leverage this extensive experience to architect bespoke AI ecosystems, making it simple for any business to decrease costs and thrive in an increasingly automated world.
Startup Slang is at the forefront of Enterprise AI Integration, constantly evolving to shape the future of digital business. Our diverse client portfolio ranges from high-growth startups to Fortune 500 companies, all looking to harness the power of AI Content Marketing and Process Automation to stay ahead of the curve.
Our dedicated team of expert AI Developers, Designers, Marketers, and Content Producers is fully equipped to support your brand’s ambitions with unparalleled ease, efficiency, and intelligence.
Evil Lab
digital agency
AI Influencer and Content Systems
Evil Lab develops AI-powered influencer personalities and content systems for modern brands. We operate at the intersection of artificial intelligence, content creation, and distribution strategy.
Our proprietary systems generate authentic, engaging content at scale. Brands gain consistent presence across platforms without the traditional constraints of human creators.
AI Personalities
Authentic digital influencers with distinct voices and characteristics
Short-Form Content
High-volume production optimised for engagement
Distribution Systems
Multi-platform strategies that maximise reach
Monetisation Funnels
Proven pathways from attention to revenue
Talent Global
recruitment firm
Global Recruitment at Scale
Talent Global provides companies with access to exceptional offshore and nearshore talent. We've built a recruitment infrastructure that delivers high-quality hires across multiple functions and geographies.
We architect your global workforce for unparalleled success. Our proprietary framework, built on rigorous vetting, precise cultural matching, and continuous talent development, transforms recruitment from a challenge into your strategic advantage. Experience significant cost reductions while elevating your team's quality and unlocking sustained growth in any market.
The Call Agent
AI Agent
AI Voice Agents That Just Work
The Call Agent offers advanced AI voice agents designed specifically for business owners, eliminating the need for technical expertise. We handle the complexities of model selection, voice configuration, and script crafting to ensure your AI agent delivers seamless, multilingual support.
Our solution means you can close more deals and miss fewer calls, operating efficiently at a transparent $0.13 per minute. It's a powerful tool built for business growth, not for developers.
Features That Matter
Conversational Intelligence
Human-sounding, emotionally intelligent voices that adapt to the conversation flow.
Multilingual Superpower
Seamlessly speak English, Spanish, and more, even mid-conversation.
Smart Automation
Handles appointment booking, lead capture, follow-ups, and email replies automatically.
Actionable Insights
Gain valuable data through sentiment analysis, call summaries, and keyword tracking.
Warm Transfers
Effortlessly switch to human agents with full call context, ensuring smooth customer experience.
Full-Service Setup
Our team handles the entire setup, from model selection to voice configuration, ready in days.
this is me
sass platform
Your Journey to Holistic Well-being
This Is Me is a holistic mental health and personal growth platform for individuals and couples seeking meaningful change. We offer access to therapy, coaching, guided programs, and community support through a non-clinical, down-to-earth approach focused on real-life application. Our mission is to make personal development accessible, practical, and empowering, without the stiffness of traditional clinical models.
Our self-paced programs combine video lessons, exercises, journaling, and meditations to help people navigate burnout, anxiety, trauma, relationships, and emotional regulation. By blending professional care with powerful self-guided tools and a supportive community, This Is Me fosters long-term growth, clarity, and authentic self-understanding.
The Watch Business
e-commerce
Premium Membership for Watch Collectors
The Watch Business is an exclusive membership platform designed for serious luxury watch enthusiasts and collectors. We've created a private ecosystem that provides genuine value to discerning members.
Private Community Access
Connect with fellow collectors and industry insiders in an exclusive, curated environment
Market Insights
Real-time data, trend analysis, and investment intelligence from watch market experts
Deal Flow
First access to exceptional timepieces before they reach the broader market
Brand Relationships
Direct connections with manufacturers, authorised dealers, and independent watchmakers
Exclusive Opportunities
Private events, factory tours, and access to limited editions
Acquisition Criteria
What We Look For
We're selective about the businesses we acquire. Our criteria ensure every addition to the portfolio meets rigorous standards for quality, sustainability, and growth potential.
Real Revenue
Proven business models with consistent cash generation. We avoid speculative ventures.
Strong Margins
Economics that support reinvestment and sustainable growth without constant capital injection.
Simple Operations
Businesses we can understand deeply and improve systematically without excessive complexity.
Clear Differentiation
Defensible positioning that creates customer preference and pricing power in the market.
Loyal Customers
High retention rates and organic advocacy that reduce acquisition costs over time.
Room to Scale
Untapped potential we can unlock through operational improvements and strategic investments.
We like innovative businesses with unfair advantages.
Vision
Long-Term Vision
1
We Build to Hold
Permanent capital allows us to optimise for decades, not quarters. We create businesses that compound value over extended time horizons.
2
We Develop Leaders
Portfolio companies become training grounds for exceptional operators. We invest heavily in talent development and leadership growth.
3
We Compound Value
Every improvement builds on the last. Systems, relationships, and expertise accumulate to create increasing returns over time.
4
We Create Multiple Exit Paths
Whilst we hold indefinitely, we structure for optionality. Strong fundamentals ensure businesses remain attractive to strategic acquirers.
5
We Maintain Majority Ownership
Control enables conviction. We preserve decision-making authority to execute our long-term vision without compromise.
Let's Talk
We're always interested in connecting with exceptional operators, exploring acquisition opportunities, and discussing potential collaborations.
For partnerships, acquisitions, or strategic conversations:
Our Offices
Startup Slang Inc. (Rave Ventures)
Montreal Office:
1155 Metcalfe St Suite 1500
Montreal, QC, H3B 2V6
Toronto Office:
545 King St W
Toronto, ON, M5V 1M1