WHAT IS VENTURE.COMMUNITY?

A Co-Operative Approach to Start-Up success

Venture.Community is a co-operative society that connects founders, investors, and specialists to fund, mentor, and accelerate early-stage start-ups in South Yorkshire.

Built on principles of shared success and collaboration, Venture.Community is more than just an accelerator – we are a network where everyone benefits.

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WHY Venture.Community?

The Problem We Solve

Early-stage start-ups in South Yorkshire struggle to secure funding, mentorship, and resources.

Many founders look elsewhere, causing a brain drain from the region.

Traditional investment models prioritise short-term gains over sustainable growth and do not focus on equipping founders with the skills they need to drive their business forwards.

HOW WE SOLVE IT

We create a self-sustaining ecosystem where members support each other.

We ensure early-stage investment stays local and benefits the community.

We foster a culture of mentorship, collaboration, and shared success.

OUR MEMBERSHIP MODEL

Venture.Community is made up of five membership types, each playing a key role in the ecosystem.

FOUNDERS: Access funding, training, and mentorship to accelerate their start-ups.

FELLOWS: Invest in promising start-ups and receive equity while also providing mentorship and guidance.

SPECIALISTS: Offer services to start-ups exciting new start-ups

COMMUNITY MEMBERS: Engage with the ecosystem and access investment opportunities.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: Corporate entities that enable members of the co-op to trade together

Together these groups create a network where investment, mentorship and business support are all aligned for long-term success

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WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

A CO-OPERATIVE, NOT A TRADITIONAL ACCELERATOR

Unlike traditional accelerators, we are member-owned and focus on long-term growth.

Unlike venture capital funds, we do not operate purely for investor returns—our model prioritises shared success.

Unlike fragmented support initiatives, we bring together investment, mentorship, and services under one co-operative structure.

We are creating a start-up ecosystem that is fair, mutually beneficial and founder-friendly.