Venture Studio & Process Innovation

We build, automate,
and scale with you.

Klug Labs is your third co-founder — without taking your equity. We partner with startups and enterprises to build products, automate operations, and solve the problems nobody else wants to touch.

product data scale automation AI
Companies we've worked with
Bright Concept Clara Kirontech Vibrant BitSight Planeia Docti Super Guide Rockstart Bright Concept Clara Kirontech Vibrant BitSight Planeia Docti Super Guide Rockstart
What We Do

Two ways we make things work.

Whether you're launching something new or fixing what's already running — we bring engineering, AI, and creative problem-solving to the table.

Venture Studio — Your 3rd Co-Founder

We don't just advise. We co-build products from zero, bring engineering muscle, and share in the revenue — no equity required. From ideation to launch, we're in the trenches with you.

Process Innovation & Automation

We watch how your team actually works, spot the friction and waste, then build creative solutions using software, data, and AI. We turn boring, repetitive tasks into automated workflows.

AI-Powered Solutions

From smart email classification pipelines to fraud-detection agents — we design and deploy AI solutions that work in the real world, not just in demos.

Full-Stack Product Development

End-to-end engineering — from architecture and design to deployment and growth. We build the software that powers your business, whether it's a platform, dashboard, or internal tool.

Is this you?

Klug is for you if...

We work best with companies that know they need to move but aren't sure exactly how. If any of these sound familiar, we should talk.

1

You want AI in your company — but don't know where to start

You know AI can transform how your team works, but you're not sure what's real vs. hype, or which use cases actually make sense for your business.

2

Your team is stretched thin and you need to launch something new

You have an idea for a product or side project, but your core team can't take their eyes off the main business. You need a partner to kickstart it and run with it.

3

You have engineers but need help steering them

The talent is there, but you need someone to set direction, prioritize the right bets, and turn a capable team into a high-performing product machine.

4

You want to build fast and go to market — with a real partner

Speed matters. You need someone who can co-build, ship, and iterate alongside you — not a vendor who disappears after the handoff.

What we bring

Solutions we deliver

AI Agents

End-to-End Software

Data — Pipelines to Dashboards

Product & Engineering Management

Go-to-Market Strategy

Our Work

Real products. Real impact.

We've built across tourism, fintech, insurtech, venture capital, and medtech. Here's a look at what that means in practice.

Tourism · AI

Vibrant Technologies — Smart Tour Pipeline

Built an entire software platform to manage free walking tours — featuring an AI-powered email classification system that automatically processes and routes reservations through a smart pipeline.

85% less manual email work 3x faster booking processing
Fintech · Automation

Clara — The OS for Receivables & Payables

Co-founded and built a fintech platform that became the operating system for managing receivables and payables — automating the manual, error-prone tasks that finance teams dread.

70% reduction in reconciliation time 0→1 co-founded & shipped
VC · Platform

Starstruck — VC Operations Platform

Designed and built a comprehensive platform for venture capital firms to manage their daily operations — portfolio tracking, ESG investment monitoring, company performance analytics, and fund management.

50+ portfolio companies tracked 1 unified ops platform
Insurtech · AI Agent

Medical Fraud Detection Agent

Built an AI-powered agent that assists fraud investigators in detecting medical fraud patterns in insurance claims — dramatically reducing investigation time and improving detection accuracy.

60% faster investigations 3x detection accuracy
How We Work

Three ways in. Pick what fits.

Every company is different. We don't force a single model — we meet you where you are and move fast from day one.

01

Revenue Share Partnership

We co-build your product and share in the outcome. No equity taken, no bloated retainers — we earn when you earn. Full skin in the game.

02

Short-Term Sprint

Hands-on consulting designed to deliver value fast. We jump in, tackle the technical work, help manage your team, or find the right people — then hand it over.

03

Proof of Concept

We build a focused prototype aligned with your business goals to validate real needs before you commit. Test the idea, see the results, then decide what's next.

Who We Are

Built by builders.

We've co-founded companies, shipped products at scale, and led engineering teams. Now we help others do the same.

Ricardo Pereira

Ricardo Pereira

Managing Partner · Product & Growth
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Luis Sousa

Luis Sousa

Managing Partner · Engineering & Infrastructure
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Industries We Know
Tourism Fintech Insurtech Venture Capital Medtech
Upcoming Events

Learn with us. Live.

We run hands-on sessions where we share what we know — from automation strategy to live product builds. No fluff, no slides-only talks.

Masterclass
Upcoming

Automating Your Business: From Sales Pipelines to Email Workflows

A practical deep-dive into process automation — how to identify what's worth automating, which tools and approaches work, and real examples from sales pipeline optimization to intelligent email routing. You'll walk away with a framework you can apply to your own operations.

April 16, 2026
Time TBA · Online
Limited spots · Free
RP
Hosted by Ricardo Pereira, Managing Partner
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Let's build something clever.

Whether you're starting from zero or optimizing what exists — we'd love to hear what you're working on.

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or email ricardo@kluglabs.com