Cohort #1 Timeline

From Application
to Operating Publication

Seven phases. Fourteen months. One hundred publications built on the world's most advanced media infrastructure.

1
● Now Live
September – October 2026
Applications Open

Cohort #1 application window is now open. 100 publication slots available. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — early applicants receive priority consideration.

  • Complete the 4-step application form at narrio.com/ventures
  • Golden Founder Fast-Track for audiences ≥ 25k
  • Silver Pass / Contributor Track for emerging operators
2
Upcoming
November 2026
Cohort #1 Accepted & Onboarded

The 100 accepted founders are notified, confirmed, and begin the voice calibration process. Each founder is assigned a dedicated Narrio Ventures advisor for the first 90 days.

  • Acceptance letters issued, term sheets countersigned
  • Voice calibration intake forms completed
  • Signal Radar configured: 40+ RSS feeds per domain
3
Planned
December 2026
First Automated Editions Live

All 100 publications publish their first AI-assisted edition. The editorial voice model is now fully calibrated. Weekly automation begins — newsletters, social posts, and community engagement all running.

  • First edition published for all 100 cohort members
  • Weekly cadence established: draft → 5-min review → publish
  • Performance baselines set: open rate, subscriber growth, engagement
4
Planned
Q1 2027 · January – March
Monetization Layer Activated

Revenue channels are switched on across the cohort. Paid subscriber tiers go live. Narrio's sponsor network begins matching relevant advertisers to publications by domain and audience profile.

  • Paid subscription tier configured and launched
  • First sponsor matches from the Narrio network
  • Revenue share tracking dashboard live for all founders
5
Planned
Q2 2027 · April – June
First Revenue Distributions

The first revenue share distributions are made to cohort founders. The 10 fastest-growing publications are profiled in the Narrio Ventures Report — a public document distributed to investors, media, and the broader Narrio community.

  • Monthly revenue share distributions begin (paid on the 15th)
  • Top 10 fastest-growing publications featured in the Ventures Report
  • Community Endowment Circle governance meeting: cohort representation
6
Planned
Q3 2027 · July – September
Buyout Option Window Opens

Founders who have been operating for 12+ months may exercise their structured buyout option. The buyout formula (Clause 6 of the Term Sheet) is applied to the trailing 6-month revenue average.

  • Buyout valuations issued to eligible founders on request
  • Founder-owned publications migrate off-platform if exercised
  • Continued platform access available post-buyout at standard SaaS rates
7
Planned
Q4 2027 · October – December
Cohort #2 Announced

With Cohort #1 established, the €1M endowment model proven, and the first publications generating sustainable revenue, Narrio Ventures opens applications for Cohort #2. Cohort #1 founders receive preferred referral rights.

  • Cohort #2 application window opens with expanded capacity
  • Cohort #1 case studies published as proof of model
  • Cohort #1 founders eligible for mentorship roles in Cohort #2