Why the Venture Studio Mindset Works

Higher Returns &
Faster Exits

Recent studies show that Venture Studios achieve an IRR nearly twice that of traditional Venture Capital⁽¹⁾. Additionally, an analysis of 2,246 transactions ⁽²⁾ found that Venture Studio-backed startups reach successful exits nearly one year faster than those following traditional VC paths.

Venture Studios maintain a similar success/failure ratio compared to other investment strategies. Moreover, these startups experience consistent valuation growth and show a higher tendency to produce fast-scaling outliers compared to traditional models.

Key Differentiators of a Venture Studio

Venture Studios work directly with startups from day zero, generating and validating ideas, developing MVPs, conducting customer validation, and systematically reducing risks. By applying a structured process, they significantly increase startups’ chances of success while maintaining greater operational control.

A Combination of Support Activities
Venture Studios provide startups with access to both internal and external tested services, ensuring efficiency and scalability.

Governance and Operational Integration
Unlike other models, Venture Studios offer high levels of governance and seamless operational integration, creating a strong foundation for sustainable growth.

Strategic Networking & Portfolio Synergies
Startups within a Venture Studio benefit from a powerful network and the collective strength of the portfolio, gaining access to capital, expertise, and strategic partnerships.

⁽¹⁾ Zasowski, 2022, Pog, 2023, Anderson and Gomez, 2023 
⁽²⁾ Big Venture Studio Research 2024, Maksim Malyy, PhD, Max Pog