TheVentury

TheVentury helps established companies and startups build new lines of business. Its German-language website says it draws on a client's existing knowledge, patents and market experience to create new revenue legs without disrupting daily operations. Earlier descriptions also cover marketing and software development for startups.

What TheVentury offers

• Strategy clarification — agreeing goals and setting the frame for new ventures.
• Opportunity screening — analysing markets to find the most relevant openings for a client.
• Venture building — turning ideas into tested business models and prototypes.
• Growth marketing — marketing support for young companies.
• Data and software engineering — technical development for startups.
• Startup accelerator — a programme for entrepreneurs called Elevate.

Who it works with

Mid-sized firms, family businesses and large corporations holding unused assets such as machine data, patents or networks. It also supports entrepreneurs running startups.

Key facts

• Method: Three phases: foundation, opportunity screening and build-up