Corporate Venture Building

Background:  European energy and utility company identified three business models in new growth areas during an internal exploration sprint and wants to develop them into independent ventures.

Result: Comprehensive implementation concept for three ventures in the form of a standard “investor pitch deck”, validation of the concepts through “low fidelity” prototypes, and successful initial funding by the internal investment committee.

Background: A leading banking group intends to consolidate all innovation activities into an independent subsidiary, establishing a dedicated corporate venture capital fund and a venture studio (Buy & Build) therein.

Result: Development of a holistic venture studio model, including target operating model, process landscape, funding plan, etc. In addition to the structural setup of the venture studio, an operational partner for operating the studio was also analyzed and selected.

Background: A renowned insurance company aims to establish a new venture to promote its factoring business and requires a comprehensive venture concept for budget approval by the investment committee.

Result: Development of a spin-off plan for the venture, evaluation of various governance models and equity structures. Initiation of ramp-up funding and conceptualization of development and implementation processes.

Background: A leading FMCG manufacturer is seeking long-term growth beyond its current core business, which is under significant competitive pressure, and aims to develop three new, innovative ecosystem business models for this purpose.

Result: Conception of three innovative business models in the “wellbeing” sector, including target operating model, market analysis, business case, etc., screening of 150+ potential partners in two pilot markets, and initial validation through “low fidelity” prototypes.