We’re redefining venture building! [Read our latest announcement]

The true guidance in life is science.

Founded in 2024
Cambridge, MA

We are neither a traditional venture fund nor a typical investor. Instead, we operate a unique model:
we invest in ourselves.

Rather than providing external funding, we integrate teams into our organization through the SevenX Launchpad. Together, we develop projects from the ground up, guiding ideas—through testing, prototyping, and MVP development. Only those that meet our success criteria move forward.

Projects that succeed transition to dedicated teams, where product leads and owners earn equity or options. Once a project achieves stable growth, strong unit economics, and consistent revenue, it is spun off as an independent company, ready to thrive on its own.

Unlike traditional venture studios that support early-stage teams externally, we are fully hands-on. We provide comprehensive resources to ensure success. Our network of investors, founders, engineers, academics, and industry leaders bridges entrepreneurship and innovation, driving the creation of what’s next.

Our culture​

Our culture is not a statement, it’s a practice that prioritizes truth, authenticity and fortitude.​

We cultivate an environment where exceptional individuals do the most meaningful work of their life.

The A-Team

We build a team of high agency individuals who excel both in their craft and in collaboration. Like a professional sports team, each member elevates our collective success. Character is a non-negotiable. No level of brilliance can compensate for a lack of decency and respect.

Autonomy with Responsibility

We work with unusually responsible people who thrive on openness and freedom. Extraordinary results require extraordinary honesty. What we commit to, we deliver. Our word is our bond, and we honor it without fail

Bold and Ambitious

We exist to make the improbable inevitable. We are unafraid to confront hard realities. We dream in high definition. Our ambition is contagious. We embrace the thrill of what’s next — even when the path is unknown and uncomfortable.

Always Advancing

Relentless improvement is our ethos. We believe in moving with urgency. We seek to constantly raise the bar – for ourselves and those around us. We’re comfortable operating in uncertain environments and maintain a posture of conviction and decisiveness.

Meet the Founders

Meet the Founders

Ayse Kaya and Savash Kalay, co-founders of SevenX Labs, bring a powerful blend of expertise in analytics, applied AI, creativity, and technology, backed by decades of experience. Ayse is an industry leader with deep knowledge of analytics, data science, and cybersecurity, driving innovation across global tech giants and high-growth startups. An MIT graduate, she has scaled businesses, led notable exits, and transformed complex data into actionable strategies that fuel growth and impact. Savash is a visionary entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience. He has launched multiple ventures, built brands in collaboration with Harvard and MIT, and mastered the art of storytelling and design. Together, they transform bold ideas into category-defining, scalable ventures.