Build heavyShip hard
The premier middleground for Solana builders. No batches. No equity upfront.
The Gap
Too many projects die in the void between the hackathon and the accelerator.
We are not a traditional VC. We are a continuous curation engine designed to identify high-potential builders.
The Heavy Lifting
Everything you need to bridge the gap between a hackathon demo and a venture-backed company.
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Radical Feedback
We break your assumptions before the market does. Brutal, honest feedback to harden your product-market fit and eliminate weaknesses.
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Narrative Design
Pitch decks are architecture. We structure your deck, calibrate your wording, and refine your vision into an investor-ready blueprint.
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Capital Access
Skip the cold DMs. We provide a direct, high-pressure line to the ecosystem’s heavyweights and tier-1 VCs.
The Pipeline
Our goal is simple: graduate you to the ecosystem giants.
Heavy Duty Builders acts as a pre-filter and preparation ground for:
Built by Builders
We are not VCs watching from the sidelines. We are builders who have been in the trenches.
Heavy Duty Builders is led by operators who have shipped protocols, raised capital, and navigated the ecosystem. We built this infrastructure to give you the unfair advantage we wish we had.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before you apply.
How is this service free for founders?
Our goal is to strengthen the Solana ecosystem. We don't charge founders. We act as a dedicated sourcing and pre-filtering layer that helps top-tier accelerators like Alliance DAO and Colosseum find the best teams efficiently.
What kind of teams are you looking for?
We look for technical founders and high-conviction teams building on Solana. We prioritize those with a bias toward action, deep technical understanding of the stack, and the ambition to scale through world-class acceleration programs.
How do you help us get into Alliance DAO or Colosseum?
Getting in is highly competitive. We provide a 'pre-filter' advantage: we review your architecture, refine your pitch, and ensure your team meets the high bar these programs expect. When we refer a team, it carries the weight of our rigorous internal vetting.
Do we have to be building exclusively on Solana?
Yes. Our expertise and network are deeply rooted in the Solana ecosystem. We specialize in helping teams leverage Solana’s unique performance advantages to build products that wouldn't be possible elsewhere.
What happens if we aren't 'strong enough' yet?
We are highly selective to maintain our reputation with partners. If we don't think you're ready for an accelerator right now, we’ll be direct with our feedback. We focus our time only on the teams we believe have a realistic shot at the top 1% of programs.
Start your shift
We are looking for the heaviest projects on Solana.