A contemporary mansion and founder environment envisioned for Season One
Season One in development A global founder challenge

The business
is the show.

You’ve built a business. Now take on your next big challenge.
Twenty founders. One mansion. A new venture—and a story the world will want to follow.

Discover the concept

Casting planned for early 2027 · Register your interest

Entertainment with real-world ambition.Global founders. Global ambition.
20 ambitious foundersAmbitious founders
12 weeks to buildWeeks to build
1 mansionMansion
US$5 million planned winning investment awardTo win*

*Planned US$5 million winning investment award, subject to final programme and investment terms.

01 / The showOriginal unscripted entertainment

Not just the pitch.
Everything after it.

Most business shows meet founders at the pitch. We follow what it takes to build what comes next.

Twenty ambitious founders step into one extraordinary mansion. For three months, new ideas meet real execution—and the pressure of being part of a global story.

Big ambition. Unexpected connections. Decisions that matter. The next business breakthrough is only part of the story.

Discover your next challenge
Four founders collaborating on a new product idea
Real ambition. Real human stakes.THE FOUNDER HOUSE
01

The ambition

Experienced founders. Fresh ventures. A challenge big enough to change the next chapter.

02

The people

New collaborators, strong personalities and the human side of building something that matters.

03

The stage

An international entertainment format designed to take the founder journey to global screens.

02 / Your next chapterTwo steps. One extraordinary challenge.

You’ve built before.
Now build what’s next.

01 The casting

Planned for early 2027

Already a successful founder?
Make your next move.

You know what it takes to build. Now bring that ambition to a bigger stage. We’re looking for experienced founders ready for a new venture, new collaborators and an extraordinary next challenge.

Be part of the first conversation. Full casting details will follow.

02 The mansion

Three months. Twenty founders. One house.

Build your next big venture.
Let the world watch.

Step into the mansion for three months of focused building, bold decisions and real human stakes. A Venture Studio, a shared Build Lab and a powerful resource ecosystem support the journey.

50+ countriesPlanned international distribution

Ready to build the next unicorn—in public?

03 / The venture studioBuilders backing builders
Entrepreneurs building and testing a product prototype in a hands-on venture studio
From a bold idea to a real business.BUILT TO LAST

More than a show.
A place to build.

The Venture Studio connects founder ambition with the people, resources and expertise that move a business forward.

Product thinking. Practical execution. Growth expertise. Commercial connections. We are building an ecosystem for entrepreneurs who want to make things happen.

The support is designed to continue beyond filming—so the next chapter belongs to the business, not only the cameras.

Product & execution
Mentors & expertise
Marketplace resources
Commercial connections
The world’s first entertainment-driven venture studio

A show worth watching.
A future worth building.

Entertainment brings people into the story. Entrepreneurship gives it purpose. Our vision connects global talent, technology and expertise—to help create new companies and extraordinary next chapters.

Entertainment+Venture building+A global ecosystem

Starting with Season One. Built to evolve as the journey progresses.

04 / The Build LabWhere the work happens

A dedicated space.
Limitless possibility.

The Build Lab is the working heart of the house.

A space to research, brainstorm, create and test. Founder ambition meets AI-enabled tools, practical resources and people who know how to build.

For an exclusive AI anchor partner, it is an opportunity to become part of the actual work—not just a logo in the room.

05 / Proven productionOriginal formats. International audiences.

Big ambition.
Proven storytellers.

Led by Riaz Mehta—award-winning executive producer, series creator and founder of Imagine TV.

Nearly two decades of creating and producing international unscripted entertainment. From original format to international broadcast, Riaz brings the creative leadership and production experience to make ambitious stories travel.

International Emmy AwardNominee · The Challenger Muay Thai
Asian Television AwardsWinning reality productions
Venice TV AwardWinner · The Challenger: Battleground

The Apartment

Seven seasons.
A global story.

Asia’s long-running design competition. An original format built into an internationally broadcast series.

106MViewers of The Apartment
100+Episodes across seven seasons
50+Broadcast countries
Also created / produced
The ChallengerFit for FashionCryptoKnights

Historical production credentials from Riaz Mehta’s executive producer profile. These are not an audience forecast for The Founder House.

06 / Build with usFive ways to be part of the story

Your expertise.
A role that matters.

We’re bringing together organisations with something meaningful to contribute. Find where your ambition meets ours.

Be part of the build

Sponsors

Put your brand where it can make a real difference. Connect with the founders, the story and the audiences following their journey.

  • Authentic brand integration
  • Casting & mansion activations
  • Approved content opportunities
Opportunities and delivery scope are discussed privately and subject to agreement.
07 / The people behind itEntertainment meets venture building

Three complementary leaders.
One ambitious vision.

Riaz Mehta01

Creative, Production & Distribution

Riaz Mehta

Award-winning producer and entertainment entrepreneur. Creator of The Apartment, The Challenger and Fit for Fashion. Leads the creative vision, production and international distribution strategy.

International Emmy nominee · Asian & Venice TV Award winner
Hedi Mesme02

Venture Building & Investment Ecosystem

Hedi Mesme

International entrepreneur, investor and CEO of Limitless Capital. Brings 15+ years of business experience across 18 countries and leads the venture-building methodology and founder selection.

Built and scaled a US$50 million global business
Audrey Giner03

Venture Studio & Strategic Partnerships

Audrey Giner

Connects founders with the resources, expertise and commercial relationships needed to build. Leads marketplace partners, mentor networks and programme operations alongside Hedi.

Venture development · Founder ecosystems · Strategic partnerships
A little more clarity

Good questions.
Clear answers.

Let’s build something together

Your ambition.
Our next chapter.

Tell us where you see yourself in The Founder House. We’ll connect you with the right conversation and the relevant information.

Partnership conversations for Season One
The Founder House TFH seal

A conversation, not a commitment. Partnership scope and investment information are discussed privately.