5 Failed Venture Studios
Discover why some of the world’s top corporate venture studios have shut down, and the practical takeaways that can help you build a stronger, more resilient innovation vehicle.
A few of the top global companies gaining insights from this report
What is it for?
Venture studios are designed to drive innovation at startup speed, but many struggle with long-term impact. This report examines five real-world cases from top corporates like Walmart, SAP, and IKEA, uncovering why they shut down and key strategies for long-term success.
What’s inside?
- Discover the financial, operational, and strategic challenges venture studios face.
- Explore insights from senior innovation leaders to avoid common mistakes.
- Get practical takeaways to help you structure and scale your venture studio for success.
What is it for?
Venture studios are designed to drive innovation at startup speed, but many struggle with long-term impact. This report examines five real-world cases from top corporates like Walmart, SAP, and IKEA, uncovering why they shut down and key strategies for long-term success.
What’s inside?
- Discover the financial, operational, and strategic challenges venture studios face.
- Explore insights from senior innovation leaders to avoid common mistakes.
- Get practical takeaways to help you structure and scale your venture studio for success.
What you can expect.
Key learnings.
Learning from failure builds resilience
Understanding past failures helps corporations refine their venture-building strategies, ensuring a more resilient and effective model for future growth.
Financial expectations vs. reality
Many venture studios struggle to deliver returns quickly enough for corporate stakeholders, leading to early shutdowns.
The innovation theatre trap
Flashy innovation initiatives without real business impact lead to wasted resources and eventual shutdown, regardless of positive PR and initial momentum.
Balancing autonomy and corporate support
Venture studios need enough independence to innovate but must remain strategically aligned with their parent company to secure long-term backing.
Practical over theoretical
The most successful venture studios solve real market problems, validate early, and pivot when needed, rather than pursuing innovation for innovation's sake.
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