Venture Builder Categorisation Framework
EC Mapping Study · Deliverable 1 · MECE-validated · 3 categories · 7 sub-types · 3 examples
IndependentCorporateUniversity / Research-linked
What this framework is for
This framework is used to understand and compare different types of venture builders.
It groups them by one simple question: who founded the builder, and whose goals does it serve?
Each category is then split into sub-types that show how the builder works in practice.
Together, the categories and sub-types make it possible to:
- compare different venture builder models
- understand how each one works
- and identify meaningful differences between them
Tip: click any category or sub-type below to expand.
MECE Organising PrincipleLevel 1 criterion - one rule only:who founded it and whose objectives govern it?
Entrepreneurs / investors→IndependentA corporation→CorporateA university or RTO→University / Research-linked
How to use this framework
This framework can be used to:
- compare different venture builders
- understand how a specific organisation operates
- identify which model fits a given context
Each category and sub-type can be assessed separately, but the full picture comes from looking at all of them together.