About
About
We replace expensive SaaS with custom AI agents. Scale revenue at a fraction of the cost
We replace expensive SaaS with custom AI agents. Scale revenue at a fraction of the cost
The only operating partner that designs, deploys, and permanently operates custom agent infrastructure
The only operating partner that designs, deploys, and permanently operates custom agent infrastructure
Process
Process
Process
We embed in operations, design agentic architecture, validate ROI, then stay as your operating partner
This four-step path enables you to unlock value from AI in 6-8 weeks
A streamlined, AI-enabled process to unlock value
Map the Transition Blueprint
We analyze how your teams currently work across fragmented SaaS tools and design a cohesive agentic architecture to replace them. We map workflow handoffs, identify bottlenecks, and model the economics
Build Your Institutional Logic
We build Small Language Models trained on your specific decision patterns, business rules, and operational exceptions. This becomes your owned intelligence layer that agents execute against
Prove ROI before Scale
We run new agents alongside existing SaaS tools. Measure performance on your metrics - conversion rates, response times, cost per outcome. Scale only when agents prove they work better and cost less
Operating Partner, Not Vendor
We don't sell you software and disappear. We embed permanently. You own the agents. We operate the infrastructure. We grow and adapt as your operations change
Map the Transition Blueprint
We analyze how your teams currently work across fragmented SaaS tools and design a cohesive agentic architecture to replace them. We map workflow handoffs, identify bottlenecks, and model the economics
Architect AI Workforce
We build Small Language Models trained on your specific decision patterns, business rules, and operational exceptions. This becomes your owned intelligence layer that agents execute against
Prove ROI
We run new agents alongside existing SaaS tools. Measure performance on your metrics - conversion rates, response times, cost per outcome.
Operating Partner
We don't sell you software and disappear. We embed permanently. You own the agents. We operate the infrastructure. We grow and adapt as your operations change
Map the Transition Blueprint
We embed within your portfolio company to capture the tacit knowledge that makes them unique – the unwritten rules, operational nuances, and expertise that traditional systems miss.
Build Your Institutional Logic
We build Small Language Models trained on your specific decision patterns, business rules, and operational exceptions. This becomes your owned intelligence layer that agents execute against
Prove ROI before Scale
We run new agents alongside existing SaaS tools. Measure performance on your metrics - conversion rates, response times, cost per outcome. Scale only when agents prove they work better and cost less
Operating Partner, Not Vendor
We don't sell you software and disappear. We embed permanently. You own the agents. We operate the infrastructure. We grow and adapt as your operations change
Services
Services
Services
Our core capabilities
The technical capabilities that enable us to replace SaaS with owned AI infrastructure
AI + Automation Engineering
Automating manual, repetitive workflows across operations, finance, compliance, and customer support
AI + Automation Engineering
Automating manual, repetitive workflows across operations, finance, compliance, and customer support
AI + Automation Engineering
Automating manual, repetitive workflows across operations, finance, compliance, and customer support
Systems Modernization
Replacing fragmented legacy tools with scalable, modern infrastructure
Systems Modernization
Replacing fragmented legacy tools with scalable, modern infrastructure
Systems Modernization
Replacing fragmented legacy tools with scalable, modern infrastructure
Custom Product Development
Building vertical-specific software tools that solve bottlenecks or unlock growth
Custom Product Development
Building vertical-specific software tools that solve bottlenecks or unlock growth
Custom Product Development
Building vertical-specific software tools that solve bottlenecks or unlock growth
Success Stories
Success Stories
Success Stories
Operating across a wide range of industries
We work with leading companies across Education, Healthcare, and Professional Services
Faq
Faq
Faq
Navigate AI Growth with Confidence and Clarity
As we thrive to empower our Partners, we want to make you sure we’re the right fit for you. Below you’ll find answers to common questions about working with Meridian Ventures
001
Is Meridian Ventures a software product or a consulting service?
We're a venture builder with our own agent platform that we operate for clients permanently. Software vendors sell you their product and you run it. You're dependent on their roadmap, locked into their pricing model, and responsible for making it work with your operations. Consultants build you custom solutions then hand them off. You own the code but you're responsible for maintenance, updates, and evolution as your business changes. We deploy our pre-built agent platform configured to your specific workflows, then stay embedded to operate it. You get the speed of a product deployment (weeks not months), the customization of a consulting build (agents that work how you work), and permanent operational support (we evolve it as you grow). You own the agents and institutional logic. We own and operate the platform infrastructure. This model is why we can replace SaaS vendors economically - we're not building from scratch like consultants, but we're not charging per-seat like software vendors.
002
What if we decide to bring this in-house later?
You already own the agents and institutional logic. If you want to operate the infrastructure yourself, we can transfer everything and train your team. Most clients prefer we stay embedded because maintaining agent infrastructure isn't their core business, but the option exists.
003
What does a typical engagement look like?
We place 2-3 of our team members directly into your operations - they sit with your staff, attend your meetings, and work inside your systems. This isn't remote consulting with weekly check-ins. We're physically or virtually present where the work happens. Your team commitment is focused but not overwhelming. We need access to your best operators for structured sessions (5-10 hours over 2-3 weeks) to capture decision patterns. Your IT team helps with system access and integration points. Leadership reviews progress weekly and makes go/no-go decisions at validation milestones. Operationally, nothing stops during deployment. Your teams continue using existing SaaS while we build and test agents in parallel. The only disruption comes when we actually cut over - usually a single weekend transition per workflow. After deployment, we stay on as permanent operating partners but the intensity changes. Instead of daily collaboration, we monitor agent performance, handle exceptions your staff flags, and schedule monthly optimization reviews. You're not managing the infrastructure day-to-day, but you always know what's happening and why. Most clients describe it as having a permanent AI engineering team without hiring one
004
How does pricing work and why is it more economical than SaaS?
We charge three components: one-time deployment to configure and integrate the platform, monthly operations to run and maintain infrastructure, and variable usage costs based on actual agent activity. The economic difference from SaaS: They charge per seat regardless of utilization. You pay the same whether someone logs in twice a day or twice a week. Agents only consume resources when actually working, and compute costs are sublinear - doubling volume doesn't double expenses because of efficiency at scale. Most importantly, SaaS vendors profit from your growth through per-seat multiplication. Agent economics improve as you scale. The incentive structure is fundamentally different - we succeed when your costs decrease relative to output, not when they increase.
005
How quickly can we see results?
Very quickly. Our process is built for rapid delivery without sacrificing quality. Within the first few weeks, you’ll already see tangible value. We leverage pre-built internal tools, enabling us to deliver quickly rather than starting from scratch. While a full engagement might span a few months, you’ll experience steady progress and incremental wins throughout, not just at the end.
006
How do you handle sensitive data and application security?
Agents run in your infrastructure or ours - your choice. All data stays within your security perimeter if required. We meet SOC 2, GDPR, and regional compliance requirements. We work with Nemko Digital to ensure local regulatory compliance.
001
Is Meridian Ventures a software product or a consulting service?
We're a venture builder with our own agent platform that we operate for clients permanently. Software vendors sell you their product and you run it. You're dependent on their roadmap, locked into their pricing model, and responsible for making it work with your operations. Consultants build you custom solutions then hand them off. You own the code but you're responsible for maintenance, updates, and evolution as your business changes. We deploy our pre-built agent platform configured to your specific workflows, then stay embedded to operate it. You get the speed of a product deployment (weeks not months), the customization of a consulting build (agents that work how you work), and permanent operational support (we evolve it as you grow). You own the agents and institutional logic. We own and operate the platform infrastructure. This model is why we can replace SaaS vendors economically - we're not building from scratch like consultants, but we're not charging per-seat like software vendors.
002
What if we decide to bring this in-house later?
You already own the agents and institutional logic. If you want to operate the infrastructure yourself, we can transfer everything and train your team. Most clients prefer we stay embedded because maintaining agent infrastructure isn't their core business, but the option exists.
003
What does a typical engagement look like?
We place 2-3 of our team members directly into your operations - they sit with your staff, attend your meetings, and work inside your systems. This isn't remote consulting with weekly check-ins. We're physically or virtually present where the work happens. Your team commitment is focused but not overwhelming. We need access to your best operators for structured sessions (5-10 hours over 2-3 weeks) to capture decision patterns. Your IT team helps with system access and integration points. Leadership reviews progress weekly and makes go/no-go decisions at validation milestones. Operationally, nothing stops during deployment. Your teams continue using existing SaaS while we build and test agents in parallel. The only disruption comes when we actually cut over - usually a single weekend transition per workflow. After deployment, we stay on as permanent operating partners but the intensity changes. Instead of daily collaboration, we monitor agent performance, handle exceptions your staff flags, and schedule monthly optimization reviews. You're not managing the infrastructure day-to-day, but you always know what's happening and why. Most clients describe it as having a permanent AI engineering team without hiring one
004
How does pricing work and why is it more economical than SaaS?
We charge three components: one-time deployment to configure and integrate the platform, monthly operations to run and maintain infrastructure, and variable usage costs based on actual agent activity. The economic difference from SaaS: They charge per seat regardless of utilization. You pay the same whether someone logs in twice a day or twice a week. Agents only consume resources when actually working, and compute costs are sublinear - doubling volume doesn't double expenses because of efficiency at scale. Most importantly, SaaS vendors profit from your growth through per-seat multiplication. Agent economics improve as you scale. The incentive structure is fundamentally different - we succeed when your costs decrease relative to output, not when they increase.
005
How quickly can we see results?
Very quickly. Our process is built for rapid delivery without sacrificing quality. Within the first few weeks, you’ll already see tangible value. We leverage pre-built internal tools, enabling us to deliver quickly rather than starting from scratch. While a full engagement might span a few months, you’ll experience steady progress and incremental wins throughout, not just at the end.
006
How do you handle sensitive data and application security?
Agents run in your infrastructure or ours - your choice. All data stays within your security perimeter if required. We meet SOC 2, GDPR, and regional compliance requirements. We work with Nemko Digital to ensure local regulatory compliance.
001
Is Meridian Ventures a software product or a consulting service?
We're a venture builder with our own agent platform that we operate for clients permanently. Software vendors sell you their product and you run it. You're dependent on their roadmap, locked into their pricing model, and responsible for making it work with your operations. Consultants build you custom solutions then hand them off. You own the code but you're responsible for maintenance, updates, and evolution as your business changes. We deploy our pre-built agent platform configured to your specific workflows, then stay embedded to operate it. You get the speed of a product deployment (weeks not months), the customization of a consulting build (agents that work how you work), and permanent operational support (we evolve it as you grow). You own the agents and institutional logic. We own and operate the platform infrastructure. This model is why we can replace SaaS vendors economically - we're not building from scratch like consultants, but we're not charging per-seat like software vendors.
002
What if we decide to bring this in-house later?
You already own the agents and institutional logic. If you want to operate the infrastructure yourself, we can transfer everything and train your team. Most clients prefer we stay embedded because maintaining agent infrastructure isn't their core business, but the option exists.
003
What does a typical engagement look like?
We place 2-3 of our team members directly into your operations - they sit with your staff, attend your meetings, and work inside your systems. This isn't remote consulting with weekly check-ins. We're physically or virtually present where the work happens. Your team commitment is focused but not overwhelming. We need access to your best operators for structured sessions (5-10 hours over 2-3 weeks) to capture decision patterns. Your IT team helps with system access and integration points. Leadership reviews progress weekly and makes go/no-go decisions at validation milestones. Operationally, nothing stops during deployment. Your teams continue using existing SaaS while we build and test agents in parallel. The only disruption comes when we actually cut over - usually a single weekend transition per workflow. After deployment, we stay on as permanent operating partners but the intensity changes. Instead of daily collaboration, we monitor agent performance, handle exceptions your staff flags, and schedule monthly optimization reviews. You're not managing the infrastructure day-to-day, but you always know what's happening and why. Most clients describe it as having a permanent AI engineering team without hiring one
004
How does pricing work and why is it more economical than SaaS?
We charge three components: one-time deployment to configure and integrate the platform, monthly operations to run and maintain infrastructure, and variable usage costs based on actual agent activity. The economic difference from SaaS: They charge per seat regardless of utilization. You pay the same whether someone logs in twice a day or twice a week. Agents only consume resources when actually working, and compute costs are sublinear - doubling volume doesn't double expenses because of efficiency at scale. Most importantly, SaaS vendors profit from your growth through per-seat multiplication. Agent economics improve as you scale. The incentive structure is fundamentally different - we succeed when your costs decrease relative to output, not when they increase.
005
How quickly can we see results?
Very quickly. Our process is built for rapid delivery without sacrificing quality. Within the first few weeks, you’ll already see tangible value. We leverage pre-built internal tools, enabling us to deliver quickly rather than starting from scratch. While a full engagement might span a few months, you’ll experience steady progress and incremental wins throughout, not just at the end.
006
How do you handle sensitive data and application security?
Agents run in your infrastructure or ours - your choice. All data stays within your security perimeter if required. We meet SOC 2, GDPR, and regional compliance requirements. We work with Nemko Digital to ensure local regulatory compliance.
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