WHAT IS VENTURE.COMMUNITY?

A Co-Operative Approach to Start-Up success

Venture.Community is a co-operative society of entrepreneurs that operates acceleration, investor & angel syndicates and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. We connect founders, investors, and experts to fund, mentor, and accelerate early-stage start-ups in the regions we operate in. Our pilot region is 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 on the zero-to-one journey struggle to secure funding, mentorship, and resources.

This valley of death has a 70% failure rate, and we believe that community and peer support can dramatically reduce this and create stronger businesses.

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 channel early-stage investment to where it’s needed most — directly into founders and their growth.

Our model puts collaboration over competition, blending capital, mentorship, and in-kind support to help members go further, faster.

By fostering a culture of shared success and long-term thinking, we create space for founders to build businesses that last — and communities that grow with them.

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 expertise to support exciting new start-ups

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

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: Corporate entities attached to the members such as their service companies and startups

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 organisation focussed on long-term growth.

We prioritise shared member success and help them get the most out of mutual investment and venture capital from our network.

We bring together investment, mentorship, and services to support the career of Entrepreneurship for the long term — and our accelerator is built around your specific needs, not cookie-cutter content.

Every founder gets a tailored experience designed to match their goals, stage, and journey.

We are creating a start-up ecosystem that is equitable, mutually beneficial and puts the founder first.

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GET INVOLVED, JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

Whether you're a founder seeking acceleration, an angel investor looking for exciting early-stage opportunities, a service provider ready to support start-ups, or an experienced executive or mentor wanting to share your expertise—Venture.Community is built for people who want to build together.

Founders: Apply for funding, acceleration, and long-term support as you build and grow your start-up here.

Angel Investors: Join as a Community Member to access our deal flow. Subscribe to our Angel Syndicate to support promising founders, and invest in early-stage ventures. Begin your journey here.

Service Providers: Offer your expertise to start-ups during acceleration and beyond. Build trusted client relationships within the community. Click here to learn more.

Experienced Executives & Mentors: Become a Fellow of the society and work directly with founders during the accelerator. Share your insight, contribute to the society, and help shape the next generation of ventures. Click here to learn more.